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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BarView – Holiday Bar Stumble
TweetModesto Holiday Bar Stumble By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Nothing gets me in a festive spirit quite like drinking. The holiday season is exhausting, and I think we all need a delicious December cocktail or two (or four) to keep us all in a merry mood. Thus, Philip and I decided to embark [...]
CoffeeView- Local Coffee Guide
TweetCoffeeView Modesto View’s Local Coffee Guide by Ruben Porras Winter is here and the time is now for The View Crew to help you decide where to go for tasty drinks that will keep the blood in your veins running warm. Modesto has a number of those Seattle-based green and white coffee shops but the [...]
ChefView – IOT Wonderland
Tweet Chef View By Dana Johnson IOT Culinary Wonderland! Oh Sweet Christmas! I found peace on Earth right here in Modesto at the Institute of Technology (IOT) where I visited the Culinary Arts Program. The 1st stop on my guided tour was the baking and pastry specialist
ChefView-Gratified at Galletto
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Modesto View November 2012 Gratified at Galletto’s As I start to write this article, I realized I’m licking my lips! There is nothing quite like the delight on my palate invited by fine prepared cuisine while paired with the perfect wine. Yes, my friend Zohreen and I Adamjee, indulged in [...]
Bar View- Firkin & Fox
TweetBarView Firkin & Fox By Kate Serpa Photos by Philip Johnson Oh ModestoView Reader, if I were more akin to mixology…if I could actually pour something that someone either than a compliant encourager or myself might actually enjoy, I could have been a bartender. I could have been a contender. I could be drinking four [...]
ChefView – Bacchus is Back!
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Bacchus is Back! The doors again at Bacchus are open! After a brief hiatus, one of Modesto’s most favorite premiere dining establishments is welcoming patrons back to indulge in a lavishly abundant dining experience. So I sat down with the new general manager, Chad Jackson, to take in all the [...]
BarView-Spooky Time Halloween Adventure
Tweet BarView Kate and Philip BarView Kate and Philip’s Super Spooky-Time Halloween Adventure at T’s By Kate Serpa Photos by the lovely Philip Johnson It was a dark and stormy October night, dense with a palpable awareness of what was yet to come. Silhouetted by the moon, photographer Philip and I hesitated before we ventured [...]
ChefView – Shop with a Chef
TweetChef View by Dana Johnson Shop with a Chef! Are you looking for inspiration in the kitchen? Anyone spending too much time preparing those over-used, predictable meals for their family, friends, and those must haveover guests? Come with me! Break the monotony of traveling down those gigantic supermarket aisles and get to know some new [...]
The Edible Extravaganza is this Week!
Tweet Center for Human Services’ Edible Extravaganza is back! This year, Center for Human Services’ Edible Extravaganza celebrates 26 years as the Central Valley’s most anticipated food and beverage show! Last year nearly 1,500 people attended this signature event, with this year’s event projected to be just as popular. The 26th Edible Extravaganza is set for Thursday, September 6, 2012 [...]
The Community Brunch is Coming!
TweetOn Sunday, September 9th, 2012, the Central Valley will be introduced to a brunch event unlike any other. We have recruited five local charities to partner with five local chefs in a competition to host the best brunch station and entertainment. The teams will be judged on everything from their brunch presentation, food preparation and [...]
ChefView-Old Plantation
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Old Plantation Coffee & Café Eat, Drink, and Pet Friendly! On the corner of Floyd and Roselle in the pleasing Village One Plaza you will find Old Plantation Coffee & Café (OPCC). No matter how you like your coffee, from French pressed, espresso, iced (cold pressed for 24 hours), or [...]
BarView – Twin Rivers
TweetBarView Twin Rivers Saloon- Bar and Grill By Kate Serpa Photos by Michael J Mangano I have driven down Highway 132 en route to drunken debauchery in San Francisco more times than I should ethically let you know. Each time I’ve made the trek, I’ve always passed the Twin Rivers Saloon, previously the Mint Club, [...]
ChefView- Ebelskivers!!!
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Modesto View July 2012 Mediterranean Market and Grill Mediterranean Market and Grill has Ebelskivers!!! Do you want a splendid reason to say “Good Morning Modesto?” How about starting your morning off relaxing, sipping on a hot cup of coffee or a rich espresso, with a slight breeze drifting through a [...]
BarView – Tiki Lounge
TweetThe Tiki Lounge By Kate Serpa If mybooze-soaked brain remembers correctly, TIki Lounge was the first ever bar column I did for ModestoView. This was years ago, of course, and backwhen I thought I was cool for having a pen name and (really, really) stupidcatchphrases. Luckily, I’ve matured to the level of columnist who is [...]
Bargain View
TweetBargain View – Summer Edition by Monica Barber You don’t need to break your budget to have a great time in Modesto during the summer. As they say, ‘Adventure can be found in your own backyard’ and looking no further than the vicinity of the Modesto area can yield a handful of activities that will [...]
