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 plethora 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.
food & drink
Libations at our Local Farmer’s Markets
Libations at our Local Farmer’s MarketsBy Christopher and Brandilyn MitchellFarmers Market are lit-everything from meat, dairy, herbs, eggs, pastries and all the produce you can shake a stick at– right there for your wallet-emptying pleasure in the heart of downtown Modesto. But what about libations?! Why don’t we think about alcohol when we think about […]
FoodView – A New Faster Eddie’s M.O.A.B.
By Chris Murphy Fast Eddie’s M.O.A.B. is faster and fresher and “funner”. Fast Eddie’s is the most legit place, successfully operating in the same place longer than any other restaurant in town. Best of all, it’s a drive in. A few years ago, “Fast” Eddie Gibson was ready to retire and fortunately, he had some […]
Food View – Meet Me at the Moon
By Abigail Power If it’s time for brunch, we can tell you exactly where you’ll find the View Crew. Harvest Moon at 10:00 AM sharp Saturday morning after the Modesto Certified Farmer’s Market for some of the best food in town. Harvest Moon is a downtown staple that has been “tossing your salad” since 1997 […]
FoodView – We Love Tacos
FoodView By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrew We love tacos! These are one of the most basic, delicious, and extraordinary treats. We are so fortunate to live where we live for legit Mexican food. I travel a lot, and what passes for Mexican food in many places is embarrassing, just like some places that try […]
BunnyView
Hey there bunnies! The white rabbit is calling to you. It is time to get those ears, the cotton tail, the bunny suit of your liking and get ready to hop hop hop around downtown Modesto in your bunny best. This is one of the more fun things to do all year long and you […]
Good Day Lucille: A Love Story
Good Day Lucille: A Love Story By: Abigail Power A classic diner meets Wes Anderson Movies meets a French café that serves local and delicious brekky, baked treats, varieties of wine, and coffee. Modesto, we are in for an amazing addition to the storied culture of our downtown, and Marissa and Wyatt Smith are […]
BrewView 5 Dates Sidebar
Pageo Lavender Farm, 11573 Golf Road, Turlock 209-262-0131Drink unique cocktails in a gorgeous atmosphere: flowers, twinkle lights, and inside and outside seating. Special Valentine’s dinner tickets available from 5:30pm to 9pm. $68 includes an appetizer, dinner, cocktail, dessert, and a lavender sachet. For limited tickets, you must call to RSVP. The Terrace, 521 1/2, […]
Persuasion Brewery “The wrong side of the tracks”
Persuasion Brewery There have been plenty of changes within our establishment known as the Market Modesto. We were a one-stop shop to get craft beer, top-quality cuts, and speciality groceries, along with hand-crafted sandwiches from our deli. Soon after realizing the growing success of the market, it was decided to incorporate a brewery. Persuasion was […]
Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & Mocktails
BrewView: Rodin Ranch Farmers’ Market: Mixers & MocktailsBy Brandilyn Mitchell How do you host a holiday party with yummy drinks for everyone: those who partake as well as your beloved teetotalers and all the kiddos? Do you like mixing cocktails but have a toddler who wants to partake from your glass all the time? We […]
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!
The Murphys 6th Annual Witch Walk: Eat, Drink & Be Wicked!By Brandilyn Mitchell Calaveras County is a 90-ish minute drive northeast of Modesto and boasts some spectacular things to do and see, including being the home of the little gold-rush town of Murphys. You’ll notice as you walk around enjoying the sights and sounds that […]
NonProfitView – Brunch & Munch for a Great Cause
Brunch & Munch for a Great Cause By Chris Murphy Do you want to enjoy the most amazing brunch and help local charities at the same time? You can do it at the Community Brunch. This is a wonderful event presented by the Costa Family and five of our area non-profits. There are two complete […]
BrewView Cold Brews and Drinks Volume 2
BrewView Cold Brews and Drinks Volume 2By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell We heard you loud and clear with all the great feedback after July’s issue. We’ve found even more amazing drinks for you to try, while you are kept nice and cold in this 100+F degree heatwave. Set your home A/C for 88F and then […]
JavaView: National Coffee Month
JavaView: National Coffee MonthBy Middagh Goodwin August is National Coffee Month and if you are like me, you start your day off with a cup of coffee, I am and have been a serious coffee drinker my entire life, I buy whole beans and grind fresh daily(no Folger’s Crystals for me). Back in the nineties […]
SweetView – All American Frozen Treats
By Abigail Power During Modesto Summers, there’s nothing better than classic All-American frozen treats to cool down and enjoy the sunshine. This month we are breaking down the some of our fave local places to get ice cream and milkshakes! Mocha Magic 920 16th Street Modesto, CA MV PICK: Maria at Mocha Magic has amazing […]
Dave & Buster to Open on Memorial Day
Dave & Buster’s Continues to Expand in CaliforniaHighly Anticipated Modesto Location Will Open its Doors on Memorial Day Modesto, CA (May 16, 2022) – Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate entertainment and dining destination, will open its 18th location in California at the Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto on Monday, May 30th. The unique arcade and […]
