All Entries Tagged With: "food"
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 [...]
Chef View-Coach’s Corner
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Let the Mmmmm March Madness Begin! 64 basketball games will be played during March Madness! With that being said, I’m thinking that’s going to be a lot of eating and drinking to play through! Modesto has just the place to accommodate such demands. Coach’s Corner! It has a clever set [...]
Chef View: The Fruit Yard
TweetChef View By Dana Johnson Fruit Yard In Modesto’s Backyard you will find The Fruit Yard! Built on the historic landmark location of the Old Foamy Drive-In (1959 – 1976), The Fruit Yard opened in May of 1977. Owned by brothers Joe and Willy Traina of Traina Foods (trainafoods.com,) The Fruit Yard serves [...]
Go Big Or Go Home – Hero’s Sports Lounge
TweetNightView Hero’s Sports Lounge & Pizza Co. “Go big or go home,” By: Kate Serpa I don’t get very excited over sports bars. I’m not one to tune in for big games, I couldn’t tell you who is on whatever team… I’m more of an indoor martini sort of person rather than a baseball [...]
Vito’s – Modesto’s Hidden Dining Gem!
TweetBy Dana Johnson Right there on 13th Street in downtown Modesto between I & J Streets you will find Vito’s, a hidden dining gem! For the past 14 months it has been under new ownership under the guidance of May and Ray Ashak. The couple is very grateful to the previous owner Mr. Lazar Piro for [...]
Step Inside Fuzio!
TweetBy Kate Serpa I have walked past Fuzio Universal Bistro a number of times, however I have never, until today, been inside. Why? I had always assumed it was A) a chain, B) an Italian restaurant, and C) probably pretentious. As I am a creature of habit, I never saw any reason to venture in. [...]
Minnies Restaurant & Bar
Tweet By Kate Serpa Minnie’s is the oldest bar in Modesto. The house itself was built in 1901 and served as a doctor’s house and office. The house was moved from next door and converted into a restaurant and lounge in 1954 by Hop and Minnie Louie. Peter and Stuart Mah are the cooperators of [...]
Dining View / Burger Me Happy!
TweetBy Dana Johnson Dana’s on a burger mission! July is BB Q and grillin’ month. MoBand, neighborhood parties and our local chefs want to show their skills and two of our local restaurants have great options. Look what Dana found! The Station on Tenth Street Chef Chad Briscoe Finally! A downtown Modesto restaurant that understands [...]
Dining View / Burger Me Happy Again!
TweetBy Dana Johnson Knucklehead’s Bar and Grill Chef Robb Perez Whether you are a Knucklehead or not, you gotta try these burgers! Right next door to Modesto Harley you will find Knucklehead’s Bar and Grill hot ‘foodie’ spot. This full bar and grill is set to a backdrop of motorcycles and an auto racing theme. [...]
DiningView: AMERICAN GRAFFITI SETS THE PACE
Tweet& MIKE’S ROADHOUSE IS THE PLACE! By Dana Johnson As June kicks off the summer season, the feeling of American Graffiti’s nostalgia is in the air. Many want to breathe it, but more actually want to taste it! Look no further than Mike’s Roadhouse to find a classic Route 66 dining atmosphere and a menu [...]
Fuzio
TweetWelcome to Fuzio’s global table. Every plate that comes out of our kitchen is rich in authentic flavors and ingredients. Our menu speaks many languages— from Thai to Italian, all cuisines are at home with Fuzio. Want to see? Wander over to our display kitchen and watch the show. House-made pickled ginger, tender slow-braised pork, [...]
Where Modesto and Ripon More Than Meet and Chill… They Crossover @ Canal Street Grille
TweetChefView By Dana Johnson Where Modesto and Ripon More Than Meet and Chill… They Crossover @ Canal Street Grille Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties are intertwined at the Canal Street Grille in Ripon bringing culinary magic to its full fruition. Canal Street Grille is a premium restaurant with a menu that will make even the [...]
Sweet and Savory at Greens Market
TweetThe yin and the yang of the new Greens Market culinary team is nothing short of amazing, exciting and fun. Imagine a giant garden and local suppliers of fresh produce supplying fresh treats and then takingthose season offerings and turning them into pastries, entrees, main courses, starters. Radishes show up? Then the menu has radishes. [...]
Jax on H “Comfort Food and Funky Decor”
TweetJoin us for the newest scene in downtown nightlife – a simple yet cozy, relaxing restaurant / lounge where people come together for socializing and grooving over some simple comfort food & cocktails. JAX On H is comfortable and intimate, bringing a hip new vibe to the ever discerning 209. Funky décor, attention to service [...]
Galletto Ristorante “Experience Northern Italy”
TweetSince opening in 2001, Galletto Ristorante has celebrated seasonal ingredients created in an uncomplicated and inspired style. Our kitchen produces an earthy and satisfying offering that allows diners to bask in the culinary delights of Northern Italy. Galletto Ristorante is the located in the heart of Modesto’s downtown. Offering a rustic Northern Italian menu, a [...]
