Author Archive: Kate Serpa

Kate Serpa does not live in Modesto, CA, nor does she attend court-reporting school. She has not played for the piano for a number of years and she is definitely not excited about helping out at the McHenry Museum. She detests drinking, bar hopping, and late night adventures, and thinks girls who dye their hair red are disgraceful. She has absolutely zero sense of humor and is boring as hell.

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BarView – Last Call

BarView – Last Call

Last Call By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson So I’ve got good news and bad news. Bad news is this will be my last ModestoView BarView (cue: boo, hiss). Good news is that Phil and I have chosen our three favorite stops for this last stumble, and as I’m currently eyeballs-deep in the good […]

By June 5, 2015 Read More →
BarView – Twisted Pig

BarView – Twisted Pig

The Twisted Pig Bar and Grill By Kate Serpa Photos by Phil Johnson The Twisted Pig: The last thing you should probably call your girlfriend this evening, but the first place you should be taking her to for dinner. I thought Phil and I were going to have to have an ‘adult’ conversation when, in […]

By April 2, 2015 Read More →
BarView – Happy Firkin Valentine

BarView – Happy Firkin Valentine

Happy Firkin Valentine’s Day! By Kate Firkin Serpa Photos by Phil Johnson Did you freaking see that Modesto ranked #8 on the ten most boring cities in California to live? EIGHTH? Eighth place means no medals, no trophies, no good. Eighth place doesn’t even get us a sympathetic pat on the back. The survey was […]

By February 10, 2015 Read More →
BarView -The Log Cabin

BarView -The Log Cabin

Dive into 2015 at Log Cabin Bar By Kate Serpa Photos by Phil Johnson The whirlwind of December parties, spending, drinking, and general hall decking can leave anyone feeling a bit holiday-hungover come January. I think a big, fat palate cleanser is on the booze menu after two months of holiday peppermint, chocolate, and pumpkin […]

By January 1, 2015 Read More →
BarView – Why Give?

BarView – Why Give?

Why Give When You Can Receive? Redwood Café By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson On the subject of holiday gift giving, Phil and I were presented with a rather thought provoking question recently: What, in your humble opinion, is the American contribution/gift to the culinary world? You figure Italy has wine, France has cheese […]

By December 12, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Healthy Drinking

BarView – Healthy Drinking

BarView By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Trotting Towards Health: Greens on Tenth I have a healthy family. They enjoy running; I enjoy sandwiches. Their idea of a fun vacation involves outdoorsy hikes; I would rather sleep in. They say, “Egg white omelet?” Negative — I vote mimosas and bacon. When I think ‘running, […]

By November 6, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Quoth the Raven

BarView – Quoth the Raven

BarView – Dewz Restaurant By Kate Serpa “Quoth the raven: ‘I’ll have just one more” Photos by Philip Johnson You can’t steal my idea, but I basically have the perfect Halloween costume for this year: Edgar Allen Hoe. I’m thinking black dress, black boots, tasteful push-broom mustache, and a raven on my shoulder for panache. […]

By October 2, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Gervasoni’s

BarView – Gervasoni’s

BarView By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Family Jewels: Gervasoni’s Food & Spirits Ah yes, August — the worst month of the entire year. Still desperately hanging on to the coattails of summer, too much of a wuss to commit to fall, the last golden month before school starts up again — and doesn’t […]

By August 6, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Veni, Vidi, Vino, Vito’s

BarView – Veni, Vidi, Vino, Vito’s

BarView Veni, Vidi, Vino, Vito’s By: A lushed out Kate Serpa Photos: Philip Johnson The 4th of July is the ultimate drunk girl of all the calendar holidays. Respectable, reasonable holidays have the decency to come at the mid or end of the month — they give you something to look forward to, and give […]

By July 8, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Mustache Rides & Supporting History

BarView – Mustache Rides & Supporting History

BarView Mustache Rides and Supporting Local History at the Running Iron By Kate Serpa Photos by Phil Johnson We all are familiar with the proper conventions of the “porn star name game”, correct? It’s that one where you figure out your new sexy pseudonym by squishing together the name of your first pet and the […]

By June 2, 2014 Read More →
BarView – Life Gave Me Lemons when I Specifically Ordered Beer

BarView – Life Gave Me Lemons when I Specifically Ordered Beer

BarView By Kate Serpa Photos by Phil Johnson If April showers bring May flowers, then Mayflowers bring — well, probably a boatload of rats, scurvy, buckled hats, and is loosely responsible for the American Revolutionary War (even though it took place over a hundred years later, but you get what I’m saying). You can’t get […]

By May 5, 2014 Read More →
BarView -Clampers, and Tigers, and Bears! Oh, my!

BarView -Clampers, and Tigers, and Bears! Oh, my!

Clampers, and Tigers, and Bears! Oh, my! — The Other Place By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Hypothetical situation: You have been sentenced to die. You know how out of hand you got at Luckyfest after you had all of those car bombs, and the punishment is steep for your St. Paddy’s antics. You […]

BarView – I Hate Camping but Love Camp 4

BarView – I Hate Camping but Love Camp 4

I Hate Camping, but Love Camp 4 By Kate Serpa Photos By Philip Johnson I hate being outside; it’s probably my least favorite place to be. Outdoor weddings/camping/concerts/parties — don’t bother sending me an invite unless you’re doing a no host tequila bar and Bill Murray is there to rub spf 80 on me hourly. […]

BarView-All Them Raw Emotions

BarView-All Them Raw Emotions

BarView By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson All Them Raw Emotions: Valentine’s Day at Raw Sushi Bistro Do you know what’s disgusting? Valentine’s Day happens to be my favorite holiday. I can’t make a sandwich to save my life, but ask me to sacrifice hours to tweezing individual flecks of glitter into the shape […]

By February 4, 2014 0 Comments Read More →
BarView – Tap Room

BarView – Tap Room

BarView New Year, New Bar: The Tap Room By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson You see, my problem with New Years is the whole bit about resolutions. Around the 1st, people expect us to have some life-affirming statement as to what we’re planning on changing to better ourselves for the upcoming year. When someone […]

By January 7, 2014 0 Comments Read More →