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

BrewView Seasonal Libations

BrewView Seasonal Libations

By November 30, 2023 Read More →
2023. Holiday Preview

2023. Holiday Preview

Holiday Preview By Chris Murphy It’s the season to get into the spirit of the season and it will be here before you know it. Take a look at some of the really cool happenings coming up and things happening in November. Check out our round up of Holiday events and if you don’t see […]

By November 2, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
Interview – Karri Husman

Interview – Karri Husman

Who’s your pal? Pupz ‘n’ Palz saves the day By Steve Perry Where do they go? When animals lose a home or are lost, where do they go? Traditionally, we all think of the pound, a government run entity that tries very hard to reunite pets and owners. But in the course of time, these […]

BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival

BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival

BrewView: Indigeny Reserve Autumn Festival By Brandilyn & Christopher Mitchell  Nestled in the gorgeous woods of Tuolumne County in the city of Sonora, is a barn surrounded by several groves of apple trees. Those groves were purchased by Jay & Judy Watson back when Indigeny Reserve was just an idea. At first, he sold the […]

By September 30, 2023 Read More →
Greek Food Festival

Greek Food Festival

Go Modesto: Greek Food Festival The Greek Food Festival, which has been a beloved tradition for over 55 years, will be making its return on September 16th, 12-8 pm, and 17th, 11 am-7 pm 2023 at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Modesto. This highly anticipated event is a celebration of Greek culture, featuring live music and entertainment, as well as a bustling marketplace where you can […]

By September 16, 2023 Read More →
Go Turlock Assyrian Festival

Go Turlock Assyrian Festival

The 9th Annual Assyrian Festival is coming up, and this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Once again, it will be hosted by the Central Valley Parishes of the Assyrian Church of the East in Turlock, California, and will take place at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. The festival is set to […]

By September 16, 2023 Read More →
BrewView: Track 424 Keeping It Simple

BrewView: Track 424 Keeping It Simple

Track 424: Keeping it SimpleBy Brandilyn Mitchell I wasn’t expecting to be blown away when I parked my car in the Sciabica’s parking lot, mentally preparing myself for a BrewView interview. In fact, I wasn’t even sure I was in the right place. When I walked into the gift shop and saw dozens of flavors […]

By September 2, 2023 Read More →
BrewView: Tap Travelers: Their Taps Travel to You

BrewView: Tap Travelers: Their Taps Travel to You

Tap Travelers: Their Taps Travel to YouBy Brandilyn MitchellThere’s nothing better than locally-crafted brews like beer, wine and cider — that is, unless they roll up to your event in a custom restored 1964 GMC Panel truck.Tap Travelers, owned by Julie Amaral and Monica Farhat, serves local beers, ciders and wines like Tapped Apple Cider, […]

By August 1, 2023 Read More →
In the Morning I’m Making Waffles

In the Morning I’m Making Waffles

FoodView: In the Morning I’m Making Waffles-Donkey, Shrek 2001By Chris Murphy & the ViewCrew There is something special about a waffle.  For some, it is the pure simplicity of an old school small hole waffle, with butter and some maple syrup.  Some add strawberries and whipped cream, some slather on some peanut butter and sprinkle […]

By July 30, 2023 Read More →
State Fair Flair

State Fair Flair

State Fair Flair We would like to extend our congratulations to some of our local businesses for their exceptional achievements at the California State Fair. Notably, Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale received Gold for their Wanted Red or Alive and Imperial Red Ale, and also took home 2 Silver and a Bronze ribbon, an impressive […]

By July 27, 2023 Read More →
Zinc House Farms Family Farm Day

Zinc House Farms Family Farm Day

KidsView: Zinc House Farms Family Farm DayBy Brandilyn MitchellZinc House Farms, located on Highway 120 in Escalon, offers a kids program designed to spark curiosity and foster a love for the earth in children of all ages. It allows your littles to dive into the world of sustainable farming and experience the joy of learning, […]

THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG

THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG

FoodView: THE GREAT AMERICAN HOT DOG By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrew 
Who wants Hot Dogs?  We all want hot dogs!   This is summer in Modesto and one of the best and easiest foods you can get is a good ole’ hot dog.  It really doesn’t matter how you do it, you just need to […]

By July 18, 2023 Read More →
Libations at our Local Farmer’s Markets

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.

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

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 […]