Food & Drink

IT IS ALWAYS TIME TO EAT AND DRINK!

This is top of our list at most any time. You may have eaten about 20 minutes ago, but the right thing may make you eat again. There is a huge menu of great restaurants in Modesto, some big, some small. We especially like the downtown restaurants that are in walking distance from the theaters, clubs, the State and the Gallo Center. We try to expose most of the good restaurants,  give chef tips, interviews and secret recipes. We will also keep you up to date on local coffee shops and great cocktail spots.

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We Love Farmer’s Markets

We Love Farmer’s Markets

TweetGo Modesto We love our Farmer’s Markets Your mother always told you that you should eat your greens so you would grow big and strong. This handy list of local certified farmers’s market locations will help you show mom that you listen closely. Modesto- Count on a long list of tasty fruits and veggies, nifty [...]

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BarView – Tiki Lounge

BarView – Tiki Lounge

TweetBarView Tiki Lounge By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson You may think of May as a ‘meh’ month. Only boring people get bored, Modesto! Here are some May holidays you can use as an occasion to drink (extra points if you make up your own themed cocktail): National Hoagie Day, Save the Rhino Day, [...]

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ChefView – SOS Salad Safari

ChefView – SOS Salad Safari

TweetChef View By Dana Johnson SOS Safari on Salad May, the month that is synonymous with Mother’s Day has motivated me to go on a safari so to speak! A safari in search of salads that Moms (step-moms, grandmas, aunties, caregivers, and Mr. Mom!) do not have to make, shake, bake, or take anywhere! On [...]

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Shhh-Secret Restaurant..Read here

Shhh-Secret Restaurant..Read here

TweetThere is a cool thing happening in 10th St Place. Of of Modesto’s restaurant legends, Christopher Benora, the chef behind Christopaolo’s, Oceana, and Benni’s way back with Paul Tremayne has a new place in the space next to Fuzio’s. Only open a few days a week, the menu is amazing and changes all the time. [...]

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Scott Aspesi is serving wine differently than anyone else in Modesto.

Dewz Recruits an Army of Wine Robots

Tweetby Ruben J. Porras / ModestoFamous Photos by Ruben J. Porras Scott Aspesi loves wine and he wants Modesto to share that love. To make that happen, Aspesi has opened a new tasting room as part of Dewz restaurant on J St. that is like nothing else in the Modesto area. Dewz has a long [...]

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BarView – Thursday A. A.

BarView – Thursday A. A.

TweetBarView By Kate Serpa Photos By Philip Johnson Thursday Night A.A.: Art and Alcohol I normally do not attend Modesto Art Walk because it requires me to be outside, and outside is my least favorite place to be (aside from the gym). However, I have been attempting to get more involved in Modesto downtown activities [...]

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ChefView-Redwood Cafe

ChefView-Redwood Cafe

TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Redwood Café Revealed Anyone that knows me, knows I’m not easily impressed. It’s rare that I will walk into a restaurant and instantly feel transported through a magical portal like in Alice in Wonderland! From the street side of the Redwood Café you will see a quaint little restaurant with [...]

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BarView- 108 Sports Bar

BarView- 108 Sports Bar

TweetBarView The 108 Sports Lounge By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Two quick matters to address before we begin– Firstly, I sincerely apologize to anyone I might have offended with last month’s article in regard to the venereal disease matter. Secondly, I am amazingly flattered so many of you read me! I’ve met more [...]

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ChefView

ChefView

TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Just Skewer Me & Grill Me! Do not fry me! As my dining choices continue to get more spoiled and selective, I was most delighted by my very first experience at the renowned Skewers Kabob House. I am a mega carnivore and there is something cool about biting delectable meats [...]

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ChefView-Barking Dog

ChefView-Barking Dog

TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Dana, the Burger, & the Band! It was a Thursday, as soon as I entered the Barkin’ Dog Grill in downtown Modesto on 11th St.  I’m not exactly sure why… but I was reminded of that cool old jam by Shirley Bassey, Hey Big Spender!  “The minute you walked in [...]

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BarView-Pinky Drinks

BarView-Pinky Drinks

TweetBarView Pinky Drinks By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Nothing says pink, warm, and sticky quite like venereal disease, except for possibly Valentine’s Day.  My original theme for February’s bar article was going to be “Love Drips”, but that afforded me more disgusting pun-ammo that was really appropriate for a segment on amore.  On [...]

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Experience Something Tasty

Experience Something Tasty

TweetCold House Vodka has really been on the move lately and that has been great to see. It is always awesome to see Modesto companies take a risk and fight for what they believe in and that is exactly what they have done by using fresh ingredients, well-designed recipes and a couple of gorgeous shiny [...]

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AllAgesView

AllAgesView

TweetAllAgesView By Abbey Murphy This has been an amazing winter season. It has been the busiest time of my life as I, as well as all of the other high school seniors, have been working on college applications. So many essays, so many applications, so many letters and due dates and of course, our last [...]

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ChefView – Bikini Bare Burrito

ChefView – Bikini Bare Burrito

TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Bikini Bare Burrito!!! Happy New Year Modesto or as my daughter Amanda says “Happy New YOU!” I’ve resigned myself to the fact that my bikini days are long gone, but I am always interested in feeding my bod healthier choices that I actually crave before eating. Ola’s Mexicali Grill (OMG!) [...]

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All Ages Pages December

All Ages Pages December

TweetAll Ages View By Abbey Murphy Oh how I love baking! Especially Holiday Baking! It is one of the things that gets me into the holiday spirit along with my favorite holiday movie, Christmas Vacation. In between all of the college applications and the essays, the break we all need is a treat now and [...]

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