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FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time

FoodView – It’s Breakfast Time

By Chris Murphy and the ViewCrewI love breakfast and first things first. Mad props to the old school places that were the foundation of our childhoods; Denny’s, Smitty’s, Old Mill and Ridgways. Although a chain, there is something special about a Denny’s and the diner we have at 5 points is one of the classic […]

CrabFeed Season

CrabFeed Season

Is there a better more mouthwatering way to satiate your appetite? Not just for a delicious night out but also for giving to great causes. It is Crab Feed Season and it seems like every Non-Profit is hungry for donations and is boiling water and melting butter. These events are some of the biggest fundraisers for very […]

By January 4, 2024 Read More →
FoodView – D’Forno In Downtown

FoodView – D’Forno In Downtown

By Chris Murphy Four-cheese Tortellini, Mediterranean Pesto Chicken, Cioppino, Lamp Chops, Coconut prawns, and flaming Saganaki cheese. These tastes are amazing. Rich, perfect pasta, worlds of spice and nice portions are what greet you when you dine at D’Forno in Downtown Modesto. Besides being a great new restaurant, D’Forno has great roots here in our […]

By December 29, 2023 0 Comments Read More →
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 →
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 […]

FoodView – We Love Tacos

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 […]

Good Day Lucille:  A Love Story

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 […]

By February 14, 2023 Read More →
BrewView 5 Dates Sidebar

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, […]

By February 14, 2023 Read More →
Persuasion Brewery “The wrong side of the tracks”

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 […]

By November 8, 2022 Read More →
SweetView – All American Frozen Treats

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 […]

Chocolate Living

Chocolate Living

GoOakdale: Chocolate LivingThe 30th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival will be taking place May 21st and 22nd 9 am-5 pm each day at Wood Park in Oakdale Ca. There will be 2 stages with live music, over 25 food booths, and another 200 vendors, crafters and exhibitors. There will be a kids zone, classic car show, […]

BrewView: Pageo Lavender Farm Lavender Margaritas

BrewView: Pageo Lavender Farm Lavender Margaritas

BrewView: Pageo Lavender Farm Lavender Margaritas By Brandilyn and Christopher Mitchell   In 2015, #BrewView attended the first annual VinoFest, and it was held at the magical Pageo Lavender Farm. It was such a quaint and small event-only 15 wine makers or so-and as you walked around to sample wines you got to chat with […]

Crab Feeds 2022

Crab Feeds 2022

CrabView It’s a brand new year and it is a brand new crab season.  Boy oh boy is this one of the tastiest time of the year and the ViewCrew are suckers for a great crab feed.  Best of all, you get this delicious treat at the same time, you can help some of our […]

By January 5, 2022 Read More →
Culture Coffee Bar: A Mobile Community

Culture Coffee Bar: A Mobile Community

Culture Coffee Bar: A Mobile Community By Brandilyn Brown Ah November, a month we love to focus on community….ModShop, Small Business Saturday, being thankful, paying it forward, and getting loved ones together over home-cooked meals. You are probably shopping at the Modesto Farmers Market frequently this month in preparation for all the cooking and eating, […]

By November 4, 2021 Read More →
FoodVIew – Very Good Butchers

FoodVIew – Very Good Butchers

Very Good Butcher By Chris Murphy You can have amazing vegan meat delivered right to your door to your door. Do you love the idea of British Bangers, Smokin Bangers, Roast Beast, Jack Fruit and even Taco Stuffer? Do you like it even better if it was all made from vegetables? You can get all […]