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A CN&R RESTAURANT & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE
elcome to Savor, your go-to guide to Chico’s restaurant and bar scene. Hungry for breakfast, or maybe a burrito? Check out the restaurant listings, which are broken into categories for easy perusal. Want to head out for cocktails with friends before a night on the town? Look no further than our handy Nightlife listings, which include everything from bars with tasty pub grub to great local concert venues. You’ll also find a special feature highlighting some of Chico’s best happy hour hotspots. Enjoy!
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©2016 Chico Community Publishing The information in this dining guide is current as of August 2016. Listings and prices are subject to change at any time.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2016/2017 RESTAURANTS
FEATURES
Asian ..................................................7
Happy hour hotspots ...................8
Breakfast Nooks ..........................12
Five local destinations for that after-work wind down.
Burgers, Delis & Dogs...............14
Comfort food................................ 28
Casual Dining ................................16
We ask some of Chico’s food purveyors about their favorite dishes.
Coffeehouses ................................18
Nightlife.......................................... 20
Eclectic Eats ..................................19
Index ............................................... 34
Fine Dining .................................... 26 Homestyle ..................................... 26 Italian...............................................27 Mexican...........................................27
Savor Editor: Meredith J. Cooper Design: Tina Flynn, Sandy Peters Listings Photos:
Meredith J. Cooper, Melanie MacTavish, photo of Sipho’s courtesy of Connor Rickey/Kevin Shinohara
Pizza................................................ 30
Sales Manager: Jamie DeGarmo
Street Food....................................31
Savor is published once a year by the Chico News & Review, 530-894-2300, www.newsreview.com.
Sweets............................................ 32
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Complete list of Chico eateries
AsiAn Aonami Sustainable Sushi
Asian fusion and Japanese cuisine made mostly from North State ingredients and served in a sleek, modern atmosphere. As the name implies, the fish is sustainable (nothing on the “red” list!). Lots of vegan options, too. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 924-3168 $
Big Tuna Sushi Bistro
A cozy restaurant featuring traditional Japanese sushi, plus a variety of appetizers. 1722 Mangrove Ave., 345-4571 $$
Boba TeaLicious
Serving refreshing tapioca-pearl tea drinks in a variety of flavors, as well as smoothies, slushies and fusion teas. Seating available for enjoying ramen and other snacks. 225 Main St., Ste. M (inside the Garden Walk Mall), 966-2077 $
Broadway Market & Deli
Serving Chinese food with lunch, dinner and vegetarian specials available, along with an assortment of “bubble teas.” Eat in or take out. 128 Broadway, 899-8368, www.broadwaymarketanddeli.com $
Chada Thai Cuisine
Serving authentic Thai dishes, including a vegetarian menu. Lunch, Monday-Thursday; dinner, Monday-Saturday. 117 W. Second St., 342-7121 $$
Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine
Serving Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Delivery available. 1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888 $
China House
Chinese and Asian fusion food. 951 Nord Ave., 893-2988 $
Cocodine Thai Cuisine
Happy Garden
This family-run restaurant specializes in delicious, healthy Chinese cuisine served in generous portions in a nice atmosphere. Dine in or take-out available. 180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574 or 893-5068 $
Hashi Asian To Go
Hashi’s menu is simple: a short list of soups, bowls, salads and sandwiches, all with Asian flair. Regulars swear by the teriyaki chicken bowl, the tori ramen with marinated Vietnamese chicken and the Asian chicken salad. Sit-down available in the Forcella Italian Bistro dining room, but mostly a to-go spot, open 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. 1600 Mangrove Ave., 809-1530, www.forcellabistro.com $$
House of Dumpling
Specializing in Asian fusion fare, including Asian burgers and wraps, in addition to traditional Chinese dishes and, of course, dumplings. Open daily 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 2599 Esplanade, 893-8888.
Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q
All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue with fresh vegetables, noodles, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. 2540 Esplanade, 342-8564; 1937 E. 20th St., 342-6304, www.hulasbbq.com $$
Izakaya Ichiban
A sister restaurant to Big Tuna Sushi Bistro, serving Japanese tapas and traditional Japanese cuisine. 2000 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-8500 $$
Japanese Blossoms
Offering authentic Japanese food including an impressive selection of sushi items. 2995 Esplanade, 891-9022 $$
Kwando Restaurant
Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese buffet with a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dim sum, soup, fish, desserts and appetizers. 740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788 $$
Mekkala Thai Cuisine
Specializing in flavorful and healthy authentic central and northeastern (Issan) Thai cuisine. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250, 891-1800 $$
A family-owned and -operated Thai restaurant offering an elevated but casual dining experience. Lunch specials and take-out available. 1196 E. Lassen Ave., 636-4620 $
Egg Roll King
Momona Noodles + Bao
Chinese-style fast food; drive-thru window and indoor seating available. 659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838 $
Enjoy Teriyaki
Momona is a relative newcomer on Chico’s restaurant scene. Specializing in ramen, bao (steamed buns) and other Asian-inspired dishes. 230 W. Third St. www.momonachico.com $$
Delicious Korean specialties, including bibimbab and cellophane noodles. Also serving potstickers, tempura and teriyaki combos for dining in or taking out. Beer and sake served, open late on weekends. 450 Broadway, 899-9344 $
Noodle House
Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine
Vietnamese food, including a variety of pho, coffee and tea. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 951 Nord Ave., Ste. A, 893-2888 $
Sit around the hibachi and watch the chefs grill steaks, seafood and vegetarian fare. There’s a sushi bar, too. 2477 Forest Ave., 899-1199 $$
Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar
Panda Express
Try traditional Japanese dishes or the sushi bar at this longtime Chico favorite. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-7226, www.genkaichico.net $$
Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant
Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 345-8862 $$
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Delicious Vietnamese and fusion cuisine including soups, bowls and wraps. 605 Mangrove Ave., 345-2022, www.noodlehousechico.com $
Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
Serving up traditional Chinese favorites and other creations—fast. Drive-thru available. 2443 Cohasset Road, 345-7389 $
Peking Chinese Restaurant
San Francisco chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in a unique atmosphere. Closed Sunday. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888 $$
Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine
Tasty Chinese food at reasonable prices. 2424 Cohasset Road, 894-8276, www.peterchu-chico.com $$
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here is no shortage of excellent restaurants in Chico, especially when it comes to traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. Brunch is also a standard in this town, and pretty much every place that sells food before noon offers a few perks (i.e., champagne!) on weekends. But what about happy hour, that joyous, all-tooshort period between work and home? Generally speaking, happy hour is from 5-6 p.m. and is highlighted by discounted drinks and appetizers, just enough to celebrate the end of the work day without spoiling dinner. In Chico, many establishments extend those hours and start at 4, or 3, or even 2:20 p.m. (read on for an explainer on that one). In honor of this beloved post-work tradition, I set out to explore a few of Chico’s many happy hour destinations (I couldn’t possibly try them all). My goal was to locate a good mix of drink and food options, and I certainly found what I was looking for. 8 SAVOR
Two Twenty Restaurant 220 W. Fourth St., 895-1515 Two Twenty, the restaurant inside the swanky Hotel Diamond downtown, is a nice retreat, especially if you’re inclined toward upscale wines and specialty cocktails. The food, too, is a mix of comfort and creativity not easily matched by other establishments. My boyfriend, Chuck, and I headed over to Two Twenty on an early Saturday afternoon (happy hour there starts at, you guessed it, 2:20 p.m.). The game was on the television behind the bar, so we found seats and
perused the menu. Happy hour at Two Twenty is quite the opposite of happy hour at Christian Michaels, as it’s the food that’s on special rather than the drinks, which we ordered anyway. I stuck with the house Cab and Chuck ordered a Chico Origin, which is Chico Chai-infused Bulleit bourbon. Off the happy hour menu, which doesn’t surpass $6, we chose the Eggs Deville ($4) and zucchini fritters ($5). Other options included Hexeginia beer cheese with a fried pickle, and “compressed watermelon.” The Chico Origin ended up being the priciest thing on our bill
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at $7, but boy, was it tasty. The zucchini fritters came in second on the flavor scale, especially when paired with a squeeze of lime juice and a swipe through the dipping sauces. The Eggs Deville turned out to be a fancy name for deviled eggs. Delicious, but nothing special.
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Christian Michaels Ristorante 192 E. Third St., 894-4005 Of the five spots on my pub crawl map, Christian Michaels was definitely in the top two. First, the drink specials are very reasonable: $3.50 for your choice of house wine, well liquor, lemon drop martini or cosmo (beers run $3-$3.50). I’m a wine drinker, so a glass of the house Cabernet sounded just fine. It was good, too. (As a rule, you can’t go wrong with a nice restaurant’s house wines.) Now, there aren’t actually specials on food during happy hour at Christian Michaels, but the small plate menu is available only in the bar/lounge area, so it’s a darn good reason to pop in. Items range from appetizers (seared
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ahi, calamari, garlic parmesan fries) to small entrees (barolo braised pork shank, baconwrapped meatloaf medallion) to salads and personal pizzas. Nothing costs more than $8. The crab cake with lemon aioli and crab salsa sounded delicious, so I ordered that to accompany my wine. I was flying solo on this venture, and I was lucky to have found an empty seat at the bar, as the entire room was full of chatty, happy people; an older, sophisticated crowd. The crab cake came and was quickly consumed as it was, indeed, as good as it looked.
Unwined at 980 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634 One of Chico’s newer restaurants, Unwined at 980, is a hip spot located just a stone’s throw from downtown. It used to be a Blockbuster Video, but feels like nothing of the sort thanks to a thoroughly modern retrofit. Its happy hour consisted of a small selection of discounted drinks and a few specialty appetizers.
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I met my friend Wendy at Unwined after work one afternoon and the atmosphere was perfectly pleasant for small groups who want to have intimate conversations, as the tables are spaced a comfortable distance from each other. She ordered the house Chardonnay and I the (guess what?) house Cabernet. I chose the salmon bruschetta as an appetizer and Wendy picked the Hawaiian ahi poke. The poke defiUnwined at 980 nitely won the show at Unwined, the ahi perfectly fresh (especially we were pumped. I stuck with important because it’s served wine ($1 off the house wines, so raw), mixed with cucumber, avo$4.50) and Chuck opted for the cado and jalapeño. The smoked Black House oatmeal stout from salmon bruschetta was a salmon Modern Times, which was much spread on top of a crostini, which too dark for me—but he enjoyed was good, though I’d expected it. (Tap beers also are $1 off for sliced salmon, and a bit too spicy happy hour.) for me. The happy hour food menu consists of one item, at $1 off (totaling $5.95). Lucky for us, it The Handle Bar was the item we most wanted to 2070 E. 20th St., Ste. 160, try: the beer cheese and house894-2337 made pretzels. It was as hearty While I chose The as the smell that greeted us, the Handle Bar because cheese thick and rich; the pretit’s off the beaten zels still warm and soft. path and the fact that it’s a beer bar vs. a fine-dining spot, Rawbar it offered the fewest 346 Broadway, 897-0626 happy hour specials. Next to Christian Michaels, As soon as Chuck Rawbar’s happy hour was in my and I walked into top two. The only downside is this south Chico that it ends at 5 p.m. So, Chuck eatery, our noses and I headed over there on a perked up. It smelled Saturday, determined to take absolutely amazing advantage of the happy hour in there, the aroma menu, which is extensive and of hearty German ranges from $2 to $6. dishes lingering in Seeing as we were in a sushi the air. Already, restaurant, we decided to go with
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the flow and share a bottle of the pearl nigori sake ($5.50). It hit the spot. Rawbar also has a pretty good list of drinks on special, with beers starting at $2 and specialty cocktails running $6.50. On the food side, decision time was difficult. I tend to order simple sashimi when I go to Rawbar, but it’s not on the happy hour menu, so this was a fun opportunity to branch out. I opted for the scallop crunch roll ($6) and Chuck ordered an oyster hot shot ($2.50) and the Korean tacos ($6). The scallop crunch roll was raw scallops tempura’d and rolled up with asparagus and served with tobiko and spicy mayo. Awesome. But the Korean tacos stole the show. The short-rib meat, cabbage and kimchi sauce go together amazingly well. This is probably the only non-fish item you’ll ever catch me ordering at a sushi restaurant. Period. •
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Pho C & C
A variety of Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, rolls, noodles and traditional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211 Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$
Wok ‘n’ Roll
Serving popular Chinese entrees and the only Hawaiian barbecue in town. Fast and delicious combos to keep your wallet and belly full. Sushi rolls starting at less than $5. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 8921868, $
Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar
Downtown’s fab sushi bar and Asian grill offering a full bar, happy hour and affordable lunches. Reservations accepted. 346 Broadway, 8970626, www.rawbarchico.com $$
Rice Bowl
A sit-down restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine, including a sushi bar, beer and wine. 2804 Esplanade, 899-9098 $$
Sophia’s Authentic Thai Cuisine
Authentic and delicious Thai food at reasonable prices. 305 Nord Ave., 342-8842 $$
Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone
Home of the sushi burrito. Also serving traditional sushi, boba tea and slushies. Drive-thru available. 2190 Esplanade, 892-8688 $
Teriyaki House
A Japanese fast-food restaurant specializing in teriyaki. 236 W. East Ave., 894-6127; 2454 Notre Dame Blvd., 343-3744, www.teriyakihouse chico.com $
Thai Basil
All dishes made with fresh vegetables and choice of meat (or vegetarian) and spice level. Lunch, Monday-Friday; dinner, Thursday-Saturday. Closed Sunday. 121 Broadway, 343-6843 $$
Thai Express
The perfect excuse to curl up at home with a big bowl of pad Thai. Good food, large portions. Dine-in option as well. 1354 East Ave., 898-8424 $
Tong Fong Low
Offering authentic Chinese cuisine that locals can’t stop raving about. 2072 E. 20th St., 898-1388, www.tongfonglow.com $$
Windy’s Chinese Restaurant
Serving a variety of Asian favorites, beer and wine. 1000 W. Sacramento Ave., 343-1788 $
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Breakfast Nooks Beatniks Coffee House & Breakfast Joint
Serving breakfast every day—with an assortment of Benedicts, omelets, scrambles and excellent huevos rancheros—and a weekday lunch menu of salads, sandwiches and daily specials. 1387 E. Eighth St., 894-2800, www.chicobeatniks.com $
Breakfast Buzz
Breakfast burritos, omelets, French toast and more in a college atmosphere. 208 Cedar St., 343-3444, www.breakfastbuzzchico.com $
Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works
Offering 25 types of New York-style bagels and 11 flavors of cream cheese, as well as deli sandwiches, smoothies and espresso. 117 W. Second St., 345-3443, www.brooklynbridgebagel.com $
Café Coda
Locally owned eatery serving breakfast including scrambles, omelets, burritos and more; lunch served weekdays. French-press coffee, espresso, beer and wine. Occasional live music. 265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com $$
Country Waffles
Specializing in waffles. Breakfast and lunch daily. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 345-9905 $$
Farmer’s Skillet
Classic breakfast and lunch menu, served 6 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. 690 Rio Lindo Ave., 345-1149 $$
Italian Cottage Restaurant
Serving delicious omelets since 1970. Also: eggs Benedict, cottage potatoes, fresh-cooked spinach, French toast, homemade biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, blueberry pancakes and hash browns. DINING LIST continued on page 14
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Mom’s
Satisfy cravings for Mom’s home-cooked specialties morning, noon or evening. Featuring breakfast favorites, fresh salads and sandwiches and delicious supper creations. Conveniently located near campus. 209 Salem St., 893-3447, www.momschico.com $$
Morning Thunder Café
Chico’s popular breakfast (and lunch) café at the foot of Bidwell Park. 352 Vallombrosa Ave., 342-9717 $$
Nash’s 7th Avenue Omelette House
Unique omelet selections made with fresh and local ingredients, as well as traditional breakfast fare. 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, www.nashs restaurantchico.com $$
The Roost Café
Specialties include eggs Benedict, corned beef hash and roost burgers. Full espresso bar. Real food, real butter and real good home cooking. Where the locals go! Open daily 6 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Serving breakfast all day and lunch at 11 a.m. 1144 Park Ave., 892-1281 $$
Sin of Cortez
Enjoy specialty coffees or teas at one of Chico’s favorite breakfast and lunch places. 2290 Esplanade, 879-9200, www.sinofcortez.com $$
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Unique sandwiches and other menu items, such as Thai dogs, Italianstyle paninis, Soviet sauce and Cajun hotlinks. 672 Mangrove Ave., 342-3456 $
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Beach Hut Deli
A variety of specialty sandwiches served up in a casual, beach-themed atmosphere. 146 W. Second St., 893-0633, www.beachhutdeli.com. $
Big Al’s Drive In
Milkshakes are a triple-thick treat at this longtime Chico favorite. 1844 Esplanade, 342-2722 $
Big Chico Burger
A casual restaurant serving fresh chuck patties, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 1550 East Ave., 891-6100, www.bigchicoburger.info $
Burger Hut Burgers
Serving fresh ground beef with no hormones and no antibiotics. All food is cooked to order and basted with Burger Hut signature barbecue sauce, paired with piping hot fries or onion rings and thick, handdipped milkshakes. 3211 Cohasset Road, 342-4555; 2451 Forest Ave., 891-1430, www.burgerhut.com $
Burgers & Brew
Grass-fed beef burgers and world-class brews in a modern downtown setting with a great outdoor patio. 301 Broadway, 879-9100, www.burgersbrew.com $$
The Cheesesteak Shop
Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches made with rib-eye steak. Chicken options, too. 995 Nord Ave., 345-2565, www.cheesesteakshop.com $
Chico Locker & Sausage Co.
Check out this full deli with a variety of sandwiches and salads, and pick up some traditional handmade sausage and specialty meats. 196 E. 14th St., 343-7370, www.chicolockersausage.com $
The Dog House
Serving charcoal-grilled gourmet hot dogs and sausages, as well as burgers and sandwiches. Two locations. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 894-3641; 1354 East Ave., 894-2242, www.chicodoghouse.com $
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The Pour House Lounge and Restaurant has been striving to be the best since opening in 2011. Less than a year after opening, The Pour House was voted Best New Restaurant and last year they were voted Best Local Restaurant. Owners Gary and Nadya Lewis attribute the success of the Pour House to the friendly and incredibly knowledgeable staff that always goes above and beyond to ensure that all guests leave satisfied. The menu at the Pour House is modern and hip with mouth watering menu items like sweet potato fries and drunken chicken sandwiches, a favorite amongst the regulars! With one of the biggest bars in Chico, you are also sure to find your new favorite specialty cocktail or your favorite beer on tap. The Pour House has the best patio in Chico which became even better after the addition of an all-weather dining area with a huge outdoor bar, and an outdoor theater complete with Northern California’s largest outdoor LED TV. You wont want to watch the next big game anywhere else once you come and enjoy an ice cold drink on the beautiful new patio. Come to the Pour House where great food, great drinks and great friends come together! Now with not only one, but two chances at Happy Hour, everyday from 3pm to 6pm and from 9pm to close.
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Fast Eddie’s
Featuring tri-tip and pulled-pork sandwiches in addition to a large menu of specialty sandwiches, all made on local bread. 788 East Ave., 342-8555, www.fasteddieschico.com $
Ike’s Place
Serving up an eclectic menu of hot sandwiches, all with Ike’s signature “dirty sauce.” Vegan options available. 648 W. Fifth St., 924-3171, www.ilikeikesplace.com/chico $
Jersey Mike’s Subs
An impressive menu of sub sandwiches, wraps and salads. 605 Mangrove Ave., 891-0117, www.jerseymikes.com $
Kathy’s Deli
Delicious Philly cheesesteak and hot pastrami sandwiches, along with a mixture of American, Asian and Mediterranean dishes all with Southeast Asian flair. Serving pho, hand-rolled noodles and egg rolls daily. 671 Walnut St., 343-5925 $
Kinder’s Custom Meats & Deli
Try the marinated ball-tip steak sandwich, a Kinder’s specialty. Catering available. 221 Normal Ave., 342-3354, www.kindersbbq.com $$
Kona’s
Hot and cold fresh-made sandwiches, homemade soups and cookies. Also offering 3- to 6-foot party subs for any occasion. 138 Main St., 893-4344; 965 Nord Ave., 894-1635 $
Nobby’s
Their motto is, “Nobody does burgers better than Nobby’s.” Enough said. Wait—ask them about their “cheese skirt.” Closed Sunday and Monday. 1444 Park Ave., 342-2285 $
Pita Pit
From falafel to Philly cheesesteak, they roll pitas with your choice of meats, fresh veggies, cheeses and sauces. 240 Broadway, 899-2847, www.pitapitusa.com $
Port of Subs
Sliced fresh sandwiches! 2036 Forest Ave. (inside the Sinclair gas station), 895-1780 $
S & S Barbeque & Deli
Barbecue lunch and dinner items to go or eat there at the picnic tables. 1924 Mangrove Ave., 343-4930, www.ssproduce.net $$
Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ
Family-owned Southern-style barbecue, Smokin’ Mo’s is a fixture in downtown Chico. Ribs, chicken, tri-tip and more, all slow smoked for hours. Plus, four savory barbecue sauces to slather on your favorite “Q.” 131 Broadway, 891-6677, www.smokinmosbbq.com $$
Spiteri’s Delicatessen
A longtime Chico fave, Spiteri’s serves a variety of sandwiches, along with daily specialty salads, beer and wine. Closed Sunday. 971 East Ave., 891-4797, www.spiterisdeli.com $$
SubStation Deli
Enjoy delicious subs made with fresh-baked rolls. Also serving fresh soup, chili and salads. 2404 Park Ave., 343-9178, www.substation chico.com $
Subway
“Eat fresh!” Multiple locations, www.subway.com $
these wings are made with care and served up piping hot. 734 Mangrove Ave., 332-9464 $
Zot’s Hot Dogs and Deli
The last original tenant of the Garden Walk Mall (for 43 years!) in downtown Chico, mom-and-pop shop Zot’s Hot Dogs and Deli offers tradition, quality and affordability. 225 Main St. (inside Garden Walk Mall), 345-2820, www.zotsdogs.webs.com $
Casual Dining Applebee’s Grill & Bar
Famous for barbecue riblets, grilled steaks and Oriental chicken salad. 2030 Business Lane, 343-6888, www.applebees.com $$
B Street Public House
Delicious gastro pub fare, along with an extensive list of craft brews and specialty cocktails. Plus, brunch daily. 117 Broadway, 899-8203, www.bstreetpub.com $$
Bacio Catering & Carry Out
A popular south Chico eatery that turns out an array of healthful, seasonal, local and delicious food. Take home or dine in. 1903 Park Ave., 345-7787, www.baciocatering.com $
Bellachino’s Espresso & Panini Café
Espresso and coffee, breakfast and lunch wraps and sandwiches, soups, gourmet salads and pastries. Garden patio, on-site bakery and catering. 800 Bruce Road, 892-2244 $$
Bidwell Bar & Grill
Located at the Bidwell Park Golf Course in Upper Bidwell Park. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with appetizers and a full bar. Sandwiches, burgers, salads and wraps. Open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. MondayThursday and 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday. 3199 Golf Course Road, 891-8417, www.golfbidwellpark.com $
Big Hot Crab
A hot Cajun-style seafood restaurant on the edge of downtown. They serve shrimp in a bag! 701 Main St., 879-1822 $$
Broadway Heights California Cuisine
Whether you’re in the mood for a gourmet salad or something comforting like Cajun meatloaf, Broadway Heights doesn’t disappoint. Enjoy it all daily with a bird’s-eye view of downtown Chico. Plus, happy hour specials. 300 Broadway, 899-8075, www.broadwayheights chico.com $$
Cabana Café
Inside In Motion Fitness, Cabana Café offers delicious paninis, wraps and grilled dishes, as well as a large salad bar and frozen-yogurt bar. 1293 E. First Ave., 893-2233 $
The Cafe Restaurant
You’ll find quality service and the freshest ingredients, including USDA Choice beef. Great burgers and a build-your-own-omelet bar. 4020 Olive Highway (inside Gold Country Casino), 800-334-9400, www.gold countrycasino.com $$
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Everything from steaks and margaritas to baby-back ribs. 1908 E. 20th St., 345-1687, www.chilis.com $$
CJ’s Last Chance Diner
Togo’s
Sandwiches, soups and salads. Catering, too. 241 W. East Ave., 891-1131; 2009 Forest Ave., 345-7331, www.togos.com $
Come in for some of the best smoked barbecue in town and burgers made fresh every day. Pure taste-bud-satisfying deliciousness. (Try their food truck, Ike’s Smokehouse, too!) 13670 Anderson Brothers Drive, 343-1901 $
Wingstop
Country Morning Bakery & Café
Wingstop has taken chicken wings to a whole new level by saucing and tossing them in a choice of 10 mouthwatering flavors. Not fast food—
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Cozy breakfast and lunch restaurant featuring delicious house-baked
breads, pies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. Closed Sunday and Monday. 2625 Aztec Drive, 899-0527 $
Foodie Café
Opened by the folks behind Chico Catering Co., this eatery by the airport offers a unique dining experience, from the repurposed furnishings to the eclectic breakfast and lunch items. Features specialized menus for hashes, burgers and sliders. Open Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.3 p.m. 999 Marauder St., 433-5539, www.thefoodiecafe.com $
Fresh Twisted Café
Also known as Hernandez Farms, Fresh Twisted Café offers fresh juices and nondairy smoothies that locals have come to love. Also serving up sandwiches and organic beef burgers. 156 Eaton Road, 809-2489 $
Great Harvest Bread Co.
Serving fresh-baked breads and pastries as well as sandwiches, panini, salads and soup. Closed Sunday. Multiple locations, www.greatharvestchico.com $$
Logan’s Roadhouse
From the rustic atmosphere, country music and all the sports you can watch on the many flat-screen TVs, Logan’s is the place to be. 1900 E. 20th St., 891-1098, www.logansroadhouse.com $$
Midtown Local
Celebrating Chico culture with coffee, beer, wine and casual fare. Serving breakfast and lunch daily. 365 E. Sixth St., 966-0054, www.midtownlocal.net $
Noodles & Co.
Noodle dishes from all over the world in one spot. 1910 E. 20th St., 715-2095, www.noodles.com $
Restaurant, Tapas, & Bar FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1975
Seafood •SteakS • Lamb bbQ RibS •QuaiL •ChiCken
OM Foods
Fresh, healthy, organic, vegetarian and vegan-friendly food stand. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., in the Safeway parking lot, 228-4074, www.facebook.com/omfoodstm $
Outback Steakhouse
Serving fresh steaks, seafood and chicken in an Australian-themed setting. 1990 E. 20th St., 899-8112, www.outback.com $$
The Oven Marketplace & Café
Serving up fresh baked goods in the mornings and custom-made sandwiches for lunch. Also a variety of coffee drinks. The Oven is also home to Chico Baking Co., which serves vegan and gluten-free items. 2560 Dominic Drive, 809-1021 $
PaCoo
Fresh, reasonably priced food and coffee as well as breakfast, lunch and dinner. 642 W. Fifth St., 487-7228 $
Panera Bread
Soup, sandwiches, baked goods and salads. 1910 E. 20th St., 894-5009, www.panerabread.com $
Pelican’s Roost Chowder House
Serving clam chowder and a wide variety of seafood and seasonal specials at affordable prices. 1354 East Ave., 899-2762 $$
Pluto’s
Fast and fresh food, made to order in downtown Chico. Salad bar, sandwiches, fries, hot sides and carved meats. 201 Main St., 343-0165, www.plutosfreshfood.com $
The Pour House
Delicious New American cuisine served in a tasteful-yet-casual atmosphere featuring a full bar, several taps of craft beer and a big selection of wines by the glass. The patio’s features a huge screen for outdoor viewing. 855 East Ave., 893-3000, www.chicopourhouse.com $$
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Red Lobster
Fresh fish, steak, pasta and seafood in a family environment. 2010 Business Lane, 893-5595, www.redlobster.com $$$
Scotty’s Landing
Try a River Burger, fresh fish and chips or a homemade soup and salad on Scotty’s deck overlooking the Sacramento River. 12609 River Road, 710-2020 $$
T. Tea Bar & Fusion Café
A selection of more than 40 teas and fusion favorites including hoisin barbecue salmon, London broil, pork tenderloin, sweet chili chicken bowls and wraps. 250 Vallombrosa Ave., 895-8100; and 555 Flying V St., Ste. 1, 809-1545, www.tbarchico.com $
Tin Roof Bakery & Café
Long known for its hand-crafted breads, Tin Roof’s popular café serves upscale pastries, artisan sandwiches, healthful salads and fine coffees. 627 Broadway, 892-2893 $
Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
Serving fine pastries, specialty cakes and pies from scratch, as well as lunch entrees, house-made soups, espresso and teas. Urban patio seating available. 130 Main St., 895-3866, www.uppercrustchico.com $
Wild Oak Café
Offering fresh and local food. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, raw juice bar, coffee and more. Menu features gluten-free, vegan and paleo options. 196 Cohasset Road, Ste. 150 (in the Garden Villa complex), 343-4876, www.facebook.com/wildoakcafe $$
Chico Coffee Co.
Conveniently located near the DMV. Serving breakfast and lunch. 107 Parmac Road, 592-3193 $
Coffee Ranch
Featuring Pablo’s Coffee, finely crafted espresso drinks, tea, fresh baked goods and protein smoothies. Outside patio seating and a dog run, too. Open daily. 1288 E. First Ave., Ste. 100, 809-9338, www.coffeeranchchico.com $
Dutch Bros. Coffee
A drive-thru featuring mochas, lattes, smoothies, the “Dutch Freeze” and various baked treats. Multiple locations including downtown, www.dutchbros.com $
Great Northern
Visit a restored 1940s passenger train car for handcrafted, organic specialty coffee and tea. Rotating display of local art. 434 Orange St., 899-8267 $
Has Beans Café & Galleria
Offering fresh-roasted coffees, a large variety of teas, fresh-baked pastries, candy and more. Also offering Internet access and an art gallery. Delivery available. 501 Main St., 894-3033 $
Has Beans Creekside
Cozy Internet café, coffee roastery and bakery serving specialty coffees and teas. Large patio with outdoor seating. Delivery available. 1080 Humboldt Ave., 345-6379 $
It’s a Grind Coffee House
An Internet café with espresso, coffee, iced drinks, teas and more. 6 W. Eaton Road, 332-9250, www.facebook.com/itsagrindchico $
Java Detour
Coffeehouses Bidwell Perk
Serving coffee, tea and delectables in a café-style setting. Now with a wine bar and later hours. 664 E. First Ave., 899-1500, www.bidwell perk.com $
Cal Java Coffee Roasters
Serving pastries, teas and espresso drinks. Multiple locations, www.caljavacoffee.com $
A drive-thru offering espresso, coffee drinks, smoothies and Italian sodas. 1055 Mangrove Ave., 893-2828; 2519 Esplanade, 566-9556 $
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee & Smoothies
Hawaiian coffees and smoothies, just as the name implies. 615 Mangrove Ave, 864-8454 $
Mondo’s Café
Gourmet espresso and coffee, fresh pastries and bagels. 995 Nord Ave., 895-0878 $$
Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse
Serving mouthwatering mochas, cappuccinos and fresh-brewed
contemporary osteria farm to table cuisine esoteric wines
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coffees along with premium loose-leaf teas and gluten-free treats. 118 W. Second St., 895-0676 $
Inday’s Filipino Food
Peet’s Coffee & Tea
Coffee, tea, pastries and candy. 145 Main St., 894-6716, www.peets.com $
Starbucks
Serving coffee, espresso and pastries at a corner near you. Multiple locations, www.starbucks.com $
EclEctic Eats Ali Baba
Mediterranean restaurant specializing in falafel, shwarma and kebabs. Also serving at Argus Bar + Patio. 138 Broadway St., 345-5000, www.alibabachico.com $
Gogi’s Café
Indian-Pakistani appetizers, entrées, desserts and specialty drinks served in a café setting across the street from Chico State. 230 Salem St., 891-3570, www.gogiscafe.webs.com $
Inday’s Filipino Food Kamayan loosely translates into “shake hands,” but in terms of food it refers to eating with your hands, a centuries-old tradition that can still be seen today. Inday’s features Filipino specialties, from pork adobo to lumpia to halang halang. Now serving breakfast and lunch daily in addition to dinner on weekends. 1043 W. Eighth St., 520-2593, indays.weebly.com $
Priya Indian Cuisine
Specializing in northern and southern Indian cuisine, served in a comfortable setting. Try the lunch buffet. 2574 Esplanade, 899-1055 $$
Ready Chef Go Bistro & Market
Food that is local, fresh and sustainable. Ready Chef Go Bistro & Market has a deep appreciation for what Mother Nature provides for us. 980 Mangrove Ave., 806-2634, www.readychefgochico.com $$
Roots Catering & Restaurant
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Full line of Round Expanded selection Table’s famous of beers on tap and Specialty and Create blended cocktails. Your Own Pizzas. New menu of appetizers and half-pound burgers.
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New state of the art arcade with prize redemption. Kid’s party packages. Party room for teams, groups & family gatherings.
VISIT OUR TRADITIONAL LOCATIONS AT:
CHICO 964 Mangrove Ave • 343-4254 2027 Forest Ave • 342-7265
OROVILLE 1124 Oro Dam Blvd E 533-6710
ALSO IN: Willows • Gridley • Orland CHICO 2201 Pillsbury Road Almond Orchard 891-1200
PARADISE 6038 Clark Road Old Town Plaza 529-1760
RED BLUFF 116 W Belle Mill Road Belle Mill Landing 529-1760
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When the sun goes down OUT ON THE TOWN ★ 5th Street Steakhouse A full-service steakhouse featuring USDA prime beef, fresh seafood and an extensive wine list. Head over for happy hour drinks and their famous sliders. 345 W. Fifth St., 891-6328, www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com
★ Argus Bar + Patio One of downtown Chico’s newer hotspots, Argus offers premium cocktails and food from nearby Mediterranean restaurant Ali Baba. 212 W. Second St., www.argus barandpatio.com
★ B Street Public House This new downtown eatery is owned by the same folks who brought us The Banshee. Delicious gastropub fare, along with an
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extensive list of craft brews and specialty cocktails. 117 Broadway, 899-8203, www.bstreetpub.com
★ Christian Michaels Ristorante Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Happy hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended. 192 E. Third St., 894-4005, chicochristianmichaels.com
★ LaRocca Vineyards Organic Wine Tasting Room The oldest and largest producer of 100 percent, USDA-certified organic wine in the North State offers its fine wine selection in a satellite tasting room in downtown Chico. Open Wednesday-Sunday. 222 W. Second St., 899-9463, www.laroccavineyards.com
★ Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge Specializing in a combination of traditional and contemporary flavors mixed with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Known for its happy hour and second-story patio overlooking downtown. 201 Broadway, 342-7000, www.chicocrush.com
★ Franky’s Locally owned for more than 20 years, serving pizza, Italian dishes, beer and wine. 506 Ivy St., 898-9948, www.frankyschico.com
The Handle Bar
Sipho’s Restaurant & Café
★ = FOOD IS SERVED ★ Wine Time A renovated early-1900s pig barn is the home of this wine bar serving a variety of small plates, including farm-fresh salads, flatbreads and appetizers. Live music on Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Monday. 26 Lost Dutchman Drive, 899-9250, www.winetimechico.com
KEEP IT CASUAL ★ The Banshee Serving up burgers and a variety of other pub eats, along with an impressive menu of draft and bottled beers. 132 W. Second St., 895-9670, www.bansheechico.com
★ Bella’s Sports Pub Great pub food and a huge beer selection along with sports on big-screen, highdefinition TVs. 134 Broadway, 893-5253, www.bellassportspubchico.com
★ Buffalo Wild Wings Newly opened in the North Valley Plaza, Buffalo Wild Wings offers all the wings and fries and burgers and beers one could want, along with a healthy serving of sports on multiple TVs. www.buffalowildwings.com
★ The Lost Dutchman Taproom A craft beer bar to complement Wine Time across the parking lot. A small menu of comfort foods, plus 19 beers on tap. Open Tues.-Sat. 25 Lost Dutchman Drive, www.lostdutchmantaproom.com
★ The Pour House American cuisine served in a tasteful-yetcasual atmosphere featuring a full bar, several taps of craft beer and a big selection of wines by the glass. Also featuring a swanky patio with fire pit and huge TV screen great for catching the big game. 855 East Ave., 893-3000, www.chicopourhouse.com
★ Ramada Plaza Restaurant & Lounge This club inside the Ramada Plaza Hotel and Conference Center serves food, beer, wine and cocktails and typically draws a more mature crowd than the downtown bars. 685 Manzanita Court, 345-2491
★ Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant Bistro fare, award-winning ales and lagers, an excellent wine list and a large outdoor patio, plus a world-class touring acts in the brewery’s Big Room. 1075 E. 20th St., 3452739, www.sierranevada.com
★ Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill Fajitas, seafood tacos, pasta, fresh steaks and more than 120 tequilas available at the full bar. Sidewalk-café seating available. 100 Broadway, 342-0425, www.tres hombresrestaurant.com
★ Unwined at 980 One of Chico’s newest hotspots, Unwined at 980 offers a diverse selection of wines— including flights—alongside a menu of fine-dining fare. The restaurant also hosts winemaker dinners and special release parties. 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634, www.unwinedat980.com
★ Café Coda Serving beer and wine, Café Coda hosts occasional live music in the evening, and live-jazz brunches Fridays at 11 a.m. 265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476, www.cafe coda.com
★ The DownLo A sports bar with pub grub and 17 televisions, The DownLo’s claim to fame is its expansive billiards room with 10 Diamond tables, darts and occasional live music and comedy shows. 319 Main St., 892-2473
Duffy’s Tavern A local institution, Duffy’s features an oldschool jukebox and an odd medley of wall decorations. Each Wednesday is dance night (10 p.m.) and Friday happy hour (4 p.m.) features live traditional Irish music. 337 Main St., 343-7718
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H The End Zone A sports bar serving up more than a dozen appetizers, along with burgers, sandwiches, salads and weekend brunch. 250 Cohasset Road, 345-7330
H The Handle Bar Offering a German-inspired pub menu to complement a large selection of specialty craft beers. 2070 E. 20th St., 894-2337, facebook.com/handlebarchico $
Joe’s Bar Recently redone, Joe’s Bar maintains its down-home atmosphere in the south campus neighborhood, with wood chips on the floor and friendly bartenders. 749 W. Fifth St., 894-3612
H Madison Bear Garden Enjoy mouth-watering burgers and sandwiches and a selection of draft beers and cocktails. Open every day, right next to campus. Fun décor, billiards upstairs and a great outdoor patio. 316 W. Second St., 891-1639, www.madisonbeargarden.com
H Maltese Bar & Tap Room This south Chico watering hole’s stainlesssteel and wood décor gives it the look of a classic neighborhood bar. It also boasts a nice patio and regular live music and other eclectic entertainment. 1600 Park Ave., 3434915, www.themaltesebar.com
H Monstros Pizza & Subs This pizza-and-subs eatery has established itself as the go-to spot for punk-rock shows catering to punks of all ages. 628 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-7672, www.facebook.com/ monstrospizzachico
H Oasis Bar & Grill
H Park Avenue Pub
Great burgers, dogs and sandwiches along with seven pool tables—and regular leagues and tournaments—15 flat-screen TVs and a full bar. 1007 W. First St. 343-4305, www.oasisbarandgrill.net
Features half-pound, ground-prime burgers, fresh-cut french fries and a full bar. Catering available. 2010 Park Ave., 893-3500
H Panama Bar & Café Offering appetizers and American pub food (including 31 burgers) along with a full bar stocked with a huge selection of teas made stiff. 177 E. Second St., 895-8817, www.panamabarcafeinchico.com
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H Quackers Fire Bar & Grill A bar with a nice dance floor far from downtown, Quackers serves a full menu of pub-grub favorites. Karaoke and DJ dancing. Now with a spacious billiards room—and an L-shaped pool table! 968 East Ave., 895-3825
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H Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill A great place to hang out on the north side of town, with a full menu of pub grub favorites, including wood-fired pizzas, a full bar and two pool tables in the basement. 3312 Esplanade, 809-1088, www.facebook.com/Shenanigans Chico
H Sipho’s Restaurant & Café Fresh, spicy, healthy Jamaican fare served at a groovy eatery on the edge of town. Dine inside or chill out on the patio, where Sipho’s holds occasional all-day reggae concerts. 1228 Dayton Road, 895-1866, www.siphos jamaica.com $$
Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge This no-frills bar on the north end of town next to Priya Indian Cuisine offers occasional live music. 2582 Esplanade, 343-0662
H Riley’s Bar & Grill Inexpensive pub-grub eats along with a full bar at this locally owned student hotspot. 702 W. Fifth St., 343-7459, www.rileys bar.com
H Scotty’s Landing Off the beaten path, Scotty’s is where river rats go to drink a cold one and munch on something from the grill, or sing the night away during karaoke. 12609 River Road, 710-2020.
H Woodstock’s Pizza Award-winning pizza, cold beer on tap, fresh salads, sandwiches, appetizers and desserts. Sports on TV and trivia night Wednesdays. Open till 1 a.m. Thursday-Saturday, midnight the rest of the week. 166 E. Second St., 893-1500, www.woodstockschico.com
Clubbin’ The Beach
H Tackle Box Bar & Grill Madison Bear Garden
craft beer bar. But in case you need some thing to go along with that IPA, saison or barrel-aged imperial stout, there’s an eclectic food menu, too. 800 Broadway, 715-0099, www.thewinchestergoose.com
A south Chico hotspot featuring exotic appetizers like frog legs and fried alligator, along with traditional breakfast, lunch and dinner options and a full bar. Live music and pool tables, too. 379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, www.tackleboxchico.com
The Beach features a swanky VIP area on the second floor, complete with couches and bottle service. Downstairs, you’ll find a large dance floor and access to The University Bar and Panama Bar & Cafe. 191 E. Second St., 898-9898, facebook.com/thebeachchico
Crazy Horse Saloon
University Bar The U-Bar is a popular basement hangout located on the corner of Wall and Second streets downtown. It has everything you need in a college bar—cheap pints, pool tables, an air-hockey table and an extremely loud jukebox. 191 E. Second St., 898-0630, www.facebook.com/theubar
H The Winchester Goose The Winchester Goose is first and foremost a
This large bar specializes in country music. There’s occasional live music and even a mechanical bull to ride (after you sign some legal paperwork). 303 Main St., 894-5408
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Peking Chinese Restaurant A Chinese restaurant by day, Peking transforms into a full-fledged dance venue on Friday nights during Bassmint, a weekly electronica showcase. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888, www.facebook.com/bassmintchico
El Rey Theatre
Casinos Casino 99 Chico’s only card room offers blackjack, casino games and pub grub. 1414 Park Ave., 892-2282
Feather Falls Casino With gaming aplenty, this casino frequently welcomes touring musicians and other entertainers. Eat at the cafe or buffet and stay the night at The Lodge, which has a fitness center and an indoor/outdoor swimming pool area. Check out the Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., featuring house-brewed beers, gourmet food (including fresh sushi and sashimi) and more live music. 3 Alverda Drive, Oroville, 533-3855, www.featherfallscasino.com
Gold Country Casino This casino boasts an 87-room hotel, plenty of gaming, and an array of other entertainment options, including karaoke, bowling, comedy night, live music and wide-screen TVs. The facility also has a steakhouse, buffet, café and an espresso bar. 4020 Olive Highway, Oroville, (800) 803-1911, www.goldcountrycasino.com
Rolling Hills Casino In addition to gaming and a variety of dining
options, this complex just off I-5 in Corning offers duck hunting at the nearby Clear Creek Hunting Club and golf at Sevillano Links, an 18-hole John Daly Signature course in the Scottish links style. 2655 Barham Ave., Corning, 528-3500, www.rollinghillscasino.com
other hotspots 1078 Gallery The 1078 Gallery—known for its eclectic art shows—is also a live-music hotspot, hosting rock, indie, punk jazz and acoustic acts. 820 Broadway, 343-1973, www.1078gallery.com
AMF Orchard Lanes More than a bowling alley, this entertainment center serves beer and has an arcade, a snack bar, pro shop and plenty of fun. 2397 Esplanade, 895-3257, www.amf.com/orchard lanes
Chico State The new Arts & Humanities building boasts the state-of-the-art Zingg Recital Hall, featur-
ing performances produced by the School of the Arts, which also hosts concerts and plays in the Performing Arts Center next door. Laxson Auditorium hosts world-class musical acts and other performers from around the globe, thanks to the most prestigious promoter in town, Chico Performances. 400 W. First St., 898-4636, www.chicoperformances.com
El Rey Theatre This historic venue has housed a Vaudeville theater, an Elks Lodge and a movie theater. It is now used primarily for national touring performers. 230 W. Second St., 342-2727, www.jmaxproductions.net
The Rendezvous An elegant venue that’s also available to rent out for weddings and other events, The Rendezvous offers occasional concerts open to the public. 3269 Esplanade Ste. 142, 864-2525, www.chicorendezvous.com
Senator Theatre The ornate Senator Theatre not only offers some great musical shows, but it’s also a major landmark in Chico’s history. Devil Makes Three, POD and Rebelution all have performed there. 517 Main St., 898-1497, www.jmaxproductions.net
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Two Twenty Restaurant
Fresh, spicy, healthy Jamaican fare served at a groovy eatery on the edge of town. Patio dining available and occasional live reggae music. 1228 Dayton Road, 895-1866, www.siphosjamaica.com $$
Located inside the Hotel Diamond, Two Twenty offers an eclectic menu of steak and seafood, gourmet burgers and pizzas and the enticing chicken and waffles. Breakfast daily, brunch on weekends, happy hour Tuesday-Saturday and dinner nightly. 220 W. Fourth St., 895-1515, www.twotwentyrestaurant.com $$$
Sultan’s Bistro
Unwined at 980
Sipho’s Restaurant & Café
Offering gyros/pita wraps, shish kebab, falafel, hummus, baba ghanouj, Greek salads and appetizers, burgers and home fries, along with a large vegetarian selection. 300 Broadway, 345-7455 $$
Fine Dining 5th Street Steakhouse
A full-service steakhouse featuring USDA prime beef, fresh seafood, house-made desserts and an extensive wine list. 345 W. Fifth St., 891-6328, www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com $$$
Basque Norte
Full-service restaurant/lounge, specializing in roasted wood-fired specialties from starters to meals. More than 60 different wines from around the world as well as craft beers on tap. 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634, www.unwinedat980.com $$$.
Wine Time
A renovated early-1900s pig barn is the home of this wine bar serving a variety of small plates, including farm-fresh salads, flatbreads and appetizers. Live music on Saturdays. Closed Sunday and Monday. 26 Lost Dutchman Drive, 899-9250, www.winetimechico.com $$
Homestyle
Family-owned since 1975, Basque Norte offers steak, lamb, chicken, quail, barbecued ribs and seafood served family-style in a rustic Basque atmosphere. 3355 Esplanade, 891-5204, www.basque norte.com $$$
Angie’s Bar and Grill
Christian Michaels Ristorante
The Bountiful Buffet
Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Happy hour, 4-6 p.m. daily. Reservations recommended. 192 E. Third St., 894-4005, www.chicochristian michaels.com $$$
Serving a selection of gourmet, specialty and home-style cuisine. Select from Asian, Italian and Mexican, prime rib, seafood, soups and salad bar. 4020 Olive Highway (inside Gold Country Casino), 800-3349400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $
Leon Bistro
Cozy Diner
Freshly prepared California bistro cuisine made from locally sourced and organic ingredients. Menu items include steaks, fish, poultry and vegetarian options. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 817 Main St., 899-1105, www.leonbistro.com $$$
Nash’s Restaurant
Fresh, creative, California cuisine with casual and fine-dining options. Breakfast weekdays, brunch weekends. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly (except Sunday). 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, www.nashs restaurantchico.com $$
Rallo’s West
This elegant restaurant has fine wines and craft beer on tap—perfect pairings for a cheese plate or a main-course crab cake. 234 W. Third St., 636-4468, www.facebook.com/ralloswest $$$
Red Tavern
Offering delicious and innovative dishes based on influences from all over the world. Fresh, locally grown, seasonal, organic produce and meats. Full bar, including an extensive wine list, craft beer and creative signature cocktails. Relaxing outdoor patio, with a bocce court, all-night happy hour on Tuesdays and live music April-October. 1250 Esplanade, 894-3463, www.redtavern.com $$$
Sicilian Café
A Chico favorite offering a variety of antipasti, seafood, pastas, chicken, veal and beef, decadent desserts and an extensive wine list. 1020 Main St., 345-2233, www.siciliancafe.com $$$
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
Bistro fare, award-winning ales and lagers, and an excellent wine list. 1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739, www.sierranevada.com $$$
The Steak House
Fine dining in a sleek, elegant atmosphere. You can expect the most tender cuts of beef cooked to perfection, luscious lobster and gigantic prawns. Full bar and fine wines. 4020 Olive Highway (inside Gold Country Casino), 800-334-9400, www.goldcountrycasino.com $$$
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Inside Casino 99, Angie’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 24 hours a day. 175 E. 20th St., 592-2282 $
Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. Cozy Diner favorites: crepes, Cobb salad, prime-rib burger, broasted chicken, steak, espresso, beer and wine. 1695 Mangrove Ave., 895-1195, www.cozy dinerchico.com $
Casa Ramos
Denny’s
Straightforward meals served in a family atmosphere. 675 Manzanita Court, 345-1146, www.dennys.com $
International House of Pancakes
Breakfast served all day, plus lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches and burgers. 2040 Business Lane, 893-4988, www.ihop.com $
Jack’s Family Restaurant
Diner-style food at reasonable prices in a family atmosphere. Open late-night. 540 Main St., 343-8383 $
Kalico Kitchen
Try Kalico’s breakfast skillets and breakfast burritos in the morning, club sandwiches and crispy chicken salad for lunch, and chicken-fried steak and house-made meatloaf for dinner. 2396 Esplanade, 343-3968, www.kalicokitchenchico.com $$
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen
New Orleans-style fast food, with authentic spicy chicken, chicken tenders, seafood and signature sides like red beans and rice. 1161 Mangrove Ave., 332-9322 $
Russell’s Family Restaurant
Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, beer and wine. 185 Cohasset Road, 343-5543 $$
ItalIan California Pasta Productions
Serving Italian lunches and dinners, such as pasta, seafood, chicken, soups and salads. 118 W. East Ave., 343-6999, www.calpasta chico.com $$
Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge
Specializing in a combination of traditional and contemporary flavors
mixed with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. 201 Broadway, 342-7000, www.chicocrush.com $$$
Forcella Italian Bistro
Forcella offers scratch-made pastas and Italian entrees MondaySaturday for dinner (restaurant transforms into Hashi Asian To Go for the weekday lunch hour). 1600 Mangrove Ave., 809-1530, www.forcellabistro.com $$
Franky’s
Locally owned for more than 20 years, serving pizza, Italian dishes, beer and wine. Delivery through Entree Express. 506 Ivy St., 898-9948, www.frankyschico.com $$
Grana Wood Fired Foods
Farm-to-table-inspired Italian ostería featuring locally sourced, sustainable small plates, salads, entrees and traditional Neapolitan-style pizza. Italian-focused, esoteric wine list and craft beers. 198 E. Second St., 809-2304, www.granachico.com $$
Italian Cottage Restaurant
Family-owned and -operated since 1965, serving local favorites: sandwiches, pizza, pasta and salads. Also serves breakfast. 2234 Esplanade, 343-7000; 2525 Dominic Drive, 342-7771, www.theitaliancottage.com $$
Olive Garden
Serving pasta and other Italian specialties. 2020 Business Lane, 898-8075, www.olivegarden.com $$
Panighetti’s Eatery
Offering big portions of moderately priced Italian food. Large dining room, with a great outdoor patio as well. 1851 Esplanade, 809-1640, www.panighettis.com $$
Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Serving the same gourmet pizza, pastas and salads made popular by Original Pete’s in Sacramento. 2495 Carmichael Drive, 891-0611, www.originalpetes.net $$
mexIcan Aca Taco
Authentic Acapulco-style food, including tacos, burritos and housemade enchiladas. 133 Broadway, 894-0191; 1000-D W. Sacramento Ave., 343-0909, www.acataco.com $
Amigos de Acapulco
Mexican favorites include their special enchiladas and chile rellenos. 820 Oroville Ave., 898-8488 $
Aztlan Mexican Food
Known for its authentic tortas and other delicious Mexican dishes. 1645 Park Ave., 487-7062 $
Bulldog Taqueria
Featuring an array of authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes, such as burritos, tacos, birria and chili verde. A great salsa bar, aguas frescas and large flat-screen TVs. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, open late on weekends. 995 Nord Ave., 592-3605; 119 W. Second St., 895-8226, www.bulldogtaqueria.com $
Burrito Bandito
Serving steak, pork and chicken burritos, quesadillas and tacos. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-2584, www.juanmeanburrito.com $
Casa Ramos
Specializing in borrego (lamb shank) and fresh fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. 216 W. East Ave., 894-0119; 2490 Fair St., 893-5050, www.casaramos.net $$ DINING LIST continued on page 30 SAVOR
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We asked some of Chico’s food purveyors:
What’s your favorite
Alvin Rowe
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Sweet Cottage
Popcorn. Put a little brewer’s yeast on it and I can’t look forward to any other comfort foods. It was kind of a normal family routine Saturday night. This is before VHS. We would sit out and watch The Love Boat. We’d sit out there at 9 o’clock on Saturday—this was a different situation because it was the ’70s, you couldn’t order up whatever you wanted to watch, you had to watch what was on. We’d have some popcorn and soda pop and sit down in front of the TV.
John Geiger Inday’s Filipino Food
My favorite overall food is pizza. About 25 years ago, I worked for Domino’s Pizza, delivering. I’ve eaten a lot of pizza, and I’ve never burned out on it—maybe because there are so many different kinds and they are all different and I like all of them. I used to work at Chuck E. Cheese’s too. They let me make my own pizzas, so I was able to improve on their pizzas. 28 SAVOR
Sara Gitter Boba Tealicious
Mac and cheese, because it’s creamy and cheesy and sweet at the same time. My family used to make it and I’d always love it the next day.
Jamie Hawthorne Cali’flour Foods
I’m kind of a cheeseburger girl. I just love cheeseburgers, your classic American cheese with pickles, tomatoes, add some lettuce and some bacon. I just enjoy them a lot. When I’m not eating healthy, that’s my cheat.
Joey Haney
Chico Natural Foods Cooperative
My favorite comfort food is a block of cheese, a package of prosciutto —cured meat—and two or three different kinds of fruit. I
put it on a plate, and I don’t stop until it’s done. It’s got it all: It’s sweet, it’s savory, it’s got dairy, and I always feel good afterward.
Cody Choate Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ
My favorite comfort food is ice cream. It’s delicious. There are so many flavors and chocolate always comforts everybody. You can have it when you’re happy, or when you’re sad, any time. My mom has a fondness for ice cream, too. Plus, I’m lactoseintolerant and it’s just enough so it doesn’t bother me.
Ty Hartl
Woodstock’s Pizza
It would have to be my mom’s pumpkin roll. It’s like a thin pumpkin cake, but then she does this cream cheese filling and you roll it up. I grew up eating it. It’s fattening and delicious. If I was having a bad day at school, I’d go home and eat that. It was so good. —MASON MASIS
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast, made-to-order gourmet burritos and tacos with “endless” combinations of fillings. 620 Mangrove Ave., 343-8707; 1950 E. 20th St., 343-0706, www.chipotle.com $
El Patron Taqueria
Authentic Mexican food served in a casual atmosphere. 1354 East Ave., 343-9779 $
El Rey Mexican Grill
Featuring traditional Mexican food. Specialties are the flavorful molcajete, Sonoran hot dog and breakfast burritos served all day. 465 E. 20th St., Ste. 60, 342-4121 $
Gordo Burrito
Giant tacos, burritos and other authentic Mexican food served up quickly. Closed Sundays. 1295 E. Eighth St., 809-1211 $
La Cocina Economica
A local favorite offering affordable and authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner. 905 Wall St., 809-0370 $
La Comida
Mexican-style food made fresh daily and served quickly. Consistently voted Best Cheap Eats by CN&R readers for over a decade. 954 Mangrove Ave., 345-2254, www.lacomidarestaurants.com $
Tacos Villa Acapulco
An authentic taste of Mexico, serving traditional tacos, burritos and special combos. 1141 Forest Ave., 892-2858 $
Taqueria Los Amigos
Delicious family-style Mexican food on the way to Hamilton City. Closed Sundays. 3524 Highway 32, 342-9113 $
Tortilla Flats
A Mexican restaurant with a patio, full bar and banquet room. 2601 Esplanade, 345-6053 $
Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill
Fajitas, seafood tacos, pasta, fresh steaks and more than 120 tequilas available at the full bar. Sidewalk-café seating available. 100 Broadway, 342-0425 $$
Pizza Bidwell Park Pizza
With pizzas named after local landmarks, how can you go wrong? Also serving up salads, pasta, sandwiches and calzones. 800 Bruce Road Ste. 100, 894-0400, www.bidwellparkpizza.com $
Celestino’s New York Pizza
Serving a variety of Mexican food, such as fajitas, carnitas and burritos. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 898-9029, www.lafamiliachico.com $
Award-winning New York-style pizza available by the slice or as a full pie, along with fresh salads, hot sandwiches, lasagna, calzones and more. Additional pasta menu at East Avenue location. 101 Salem St., 896-1234; and 1354 East Ave., 345-7700, www.celestinospizza.com $$
La Hacienda
Domino’s
La Familia Restaurant
Traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. 2635 Esplanade, 8938270, www.lahacienda-chico.com $$
Ricardo’s Mexican Cocina
Offering authentic Mexican food with combination plates, fresh tortilla chips and salsa and more. 2365 Esplanade, 895-9607, www.ricardos chico.com $
Serrano’s Mexican Grill
Customize-’em-yourself, authentic-style burritos made with fresh ingredients. Located near the university. 645 W. Fifth St., 343-1928 $
Sol Mexican Grill
Burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tostadas and chimichangas served in a relaxed north Chico location. Hang out with friends on the patio or in the cantina. Plus, there’s a mobile app. Family-run since 2011. 3269 Esplanade, 342-4616, www.solmexicangrill.com $
Speedy Burrito Mexican Grill
Great-tasting, healthfully prepared Mexican cooking. Delivery available. Closed Saturday-Sunday, but available at the Saturday farmers’ market in downtown Chico. 1013 W. First St. (inside the gas station), 591-9236, www.chicospeedyburrito.com $
Tacos Cortés
Inexpensive, authentic and generous amounts of Mexican food. Walkup window and outdoor seating available. 1530 Park Ave., 342-3797 $
Hot, made-to-order pizzas, salads, breadsticks and Buffalo wings. Delivery or takeout. 324 Walnut St., 891-5888, www.dominos.com $
Farm Star Pizza
Artisan pizzas where the farmer is the star. Featuring local, organic, seasonal toppings; fresh, organic salads; and beer and wine served in a casual, fun, family-friendly atmosphere. 2359 Esplanade, 343-2056, www.farmstarpizza.com $$
JT’s Oven
Preparing pizza and subs available for pick-up and delivery. 1380 East Ave., 892-1122, www.jtsoven.com $
Little Caesars Pizza
Pizza, breadsticks and more available for take-out. 598 E. Eighth St., 894-8300; 118 W. East Ave., 894-5707, www.littlecaesars.com $
Mad Dash Pizza
Yummy drive-thru eats featuring personal pizzas, wings with specialty sauces, and fresh-squeezed OJ shakes. Small outdoor dining area. 2391 Cohasset Road, 899-1010, www.maddashpizza.com $
Main Street Pizzeria
Delicious pizza, especially for the late-night munchies. 331 Main St., 345-6246. $
Mamma Celeste’s Stone Baked Pizzeria
Tacos Mary
Home of the famous taquito burrito. 429 Ivy St., 892-8176 $
Serving signature Italian sandwiches, “Cracker Crust” pizza, and buildyour-own calzones. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-1510, www.mammacelestespizzeria.com $
Tacos Tijuana
Monstros Pizza & Subs
Serving tacos, combination plates and breakfast burritos along with birria, posole and menudo on weekends. Try their delicious homemade flan for dessert. 1441 Park Ave., 343-6762 $
Tacos Tonaya
Offering tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, sopes and more. 244 Walnut St., 893-8972 $
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Offering pizza and sub sandwiches. 628 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-7672, www.monstrospizza.com $
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
An extensive menu of specialty pizzas, along with a salad bar and sandwiches. 1722 Mangrove Ave., 893-1923; 1105 W. Fifth St., 899-9115, www.mountainmikes.com $$
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza
Take-and-bake pizza and breadsticks. 1305 Mangrove Ave., 345-6403; 14 W. Eaton Road, 343-3993; 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 898-1560, www.papamurphys.com $$
Pizza Guys
Pizzas, pasta, salads, wings and more for take-out or delivery. 2471 Cohasset Road, 894-8888, www.pizzaguys.com $$
Round Table Pizza
Pizza selections and salads in a casual atmosphere. Multiple locations, www.roundtablepizza.com $$
Woodstock’s Pizza
Award-winning pizza, cold beer on tap, fresh salads, appetizers, desserts and new sandwiches. Dine in, take-out and delivery. 166 E. Second St., 893-1500, www.woodstockschico.com $$
Pizza Hut
Pizza, pasta and wings for take-out or delivery. 1417 Mangrove Ave., 896-1955, www.pizzahut.com $$
Street Food
Pop’s Pizza
Top-quality ingredients, dough made from scratch and it’s all cooked to order. 2031 Forest Ave., 864-2760, www.popspizzachico.com $
Rolling Stone Pizza
Located inside New Earth Market, sit down and enjoy a pie at the bar (they also serve beer) or order a pizza—cooked or ready to bake— to be prepared while you shop. Thin crust, toppings are top notch. Also available: gluten-free crust from local company Cali’Flour Foods. 864 East Ave., 891-9355, www.newearthmarket.com $
The Black Kettle
Serving up a menu that changes daily and features fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. 354-1013, www.facebook.com/blackkettlechico $
Burritos el Caporal
Features traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tacos and tamales. We hear their carne asada burrito supreme is to-die-for. 3005 Esplanade, www.facebook.com/burritos.elcaporal1 $
Caribbean Cafe
Mobile food cart serving eastern Caribbean food. Catering available. (415) 272-2166, www.facebook.com/caribbeancafechico $
Chicobi’s
Fusion cuisine catering and concession truck featuring items like Jamaican jerk chicken tacos and Reuben flatbread pizzas. 828-3161, www.chicobis.com $
Chico Chuckwagon
Offering delicious grilled sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, fries and acai bowls. Also serving up vegetarian options and a kid’s menu. Available for special events. 592-0550, www.facebook.com/ChicoChuckwagon $
Cupcake Crusader
Delicious cupcakes—in unique flavors as well as childhood favorites—made fresh and to order. www.thecupcake crusader.com $
Fiesta Taco
Delicious al pastor, carne asada and pork tacos and burritos. Corner of Nord and West Sacramento avenues $
Gordo Burrito
Serving burritos, tostadas, tortas, tacos, quesadillas and chimichangas. Awesome shrimp specials and friendly service. Corners of Eighth and Pine streets and 20th Street and Park Avenue, www.facebook.com/GordoBurrito $
Here Today Coffee Cart
For over a dozen years, this popular coffee cart and impromptu cafe have made a home just outside the Chico Certified Farmers’ Market on Saturday mornings. Delicious coffee, brewed to order, along with homemade treats. $
Ike’s Smokehouse
Ike’s Smokehouse offers the flavorful barbecue taste diners have come to expect from CJ’s Last Chance Diner, on a smaller, more mobile scale. Specializing in beef, chicken and pork on a bun or in a wrap. www.ikessmokehouse. com $
Inday’s Filipino Food
Inday’s offers a full lineup of Filipino specialties, from pork adobo to lumpia to halang halang, among other items. www.facebook.com/ IndaysFilipinoFood $
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Maria’s Gone Tamales
Serving authentic, corn-husk-wrapped tamales in a variety of flavors, from pork and chicken to pineapple and strawberry. Who doesn’t want to go tamales? 566-4085 or find it on Facebook $
Video parking lot on Cohasset Road, or on the back patio at Argus on weekends. www.facebook.com/TacoTruck $
Tamale Tango
Mayhem Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Exactly what its name implies—grilled, melty, cheesy goodness. Find it on Facebook $
In addition to the unique tamales—shrimp and bacon, basil pesto chicken and cheese, to name a few—Tamale Tango also offers soups, taquitos and chile rellenos. Also on the menu: 100 percent organic and gluten-free tamales. www.facebook.com/TamaleTango $
Scrappy Dog
Truckaroni
This late-night favorite serves up classic hot dogs and brats to hungry patrons of the downtown bar scene. $
Offering a menu of Italian goodness. www.facebook.com/truckaroni $
Slyderz Grill
Offering a circus-themed, rotating menu of locally sourced items. Offering sack-lunch dropoffs to businesses on Wednesdays. Catering available. 680-3871, www.wanderfoods.com $
Burgers, wings, fries. Find it on Facebook. www.slyderzgrill.com $
Tacos el Grullense
Traditional Mexican fare, including tacos, burritos and tortas. Corner of East Park Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway $
Wander
Weiner Man
The Weiner Man offers tasty hot dogs and bratwursts with a friendly smile to the late-night crowd downtown. Find him on Facebook $
Tacos el Paisa
Featuring killer shrimp tacos as well as burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Corner of Walnut and Second streets $
Tacos el Pinolero
Featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Cash only. 275 E. Park Ave.; the corner of the Esplanade and Tonea Way $
Tacos el Tapatio
Serving tacos, huge loaded burritos, quesadillas and tortas. 1367 Longfellow Ave., 828-2449 $
Tacos Puerto Vallarta
Featuring tacos, burritos, sopes, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Corner of the Esplanade and West 11th Avenue $
Tacos Ramirez
Classic taco-truck fare: tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Corner of Nord and Stewart avenues $
Baskin-Robbins
Offering ice cream, smoothies, shakes and cakes. Multiple locations, www.baskinrobbins.com $
Cinful Desserts
Specializing in cakes and cupcakes for all occassions. 752 East Ave, 354-0848 $
Cold Stone Creamery
Premium ice cream, sorbet and cakes made fresh daily. Shakes, smoothies and banana splits, too. 146 Broadway, 891-3331, www.coldstonecreamery.com $
The Cookie Shoppe
Tacos Tonaya #2
Featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Loyal customers swear by the California burrito. Corner of Walnut and East Third streets $
The Taco Truck
SweetS
Featuring gourmet cookies and gift items. Closed weekends. 1600 Mangrove Ave., 899-3385, www.thecookieshoppe.com $
Denine’s Cupcakes
Specializing in “flavorful, pure cupcakes.” 116 Broadway, 809-4086. $
Serving delicious, fresh Mexican fare. Often found in the All the Best
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Donut Nook
Donuts, muffins, Danish, scones, cookies and espresso. Open 24 hours, except from 1-7 p.m., Sunday-Tuesday. 958 East Ave., 342-2118 $
Donut Wheel
Serving delicious donuts, pastries and ham and cheese sandwiches, homemade fresh daily. Delivery available for orders of 10 dozen or more. 2404 Esplanade, 345-4528 $
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Frozen yogurt and gelato. 1380 East Ave., 345-7626 $
Helen’s Donut Nook
Serving fresh donuts and coffee daily until 2 p.m. 807 Main St., 343-4031 $
Jamba Juice
Live Life Juice Co.
Offering up pure, fresh, juice and elixirs daily. Live Life Juice Co. makes wonderfully tasty and healthful fruit and vegetable juice blends high in nutritional value while also affordable and convenient. 220 W. Sixth St., 566-3466, livelifejuiceco.com
Lovely Layers Cakery
Freshly baked cupcakes and cookies available daily. Made-to-order specialty cakes and wedding cakes. Open Tuesday-Saturday. 131 Meyers St., Ste. 120, 828-9931, www.lovelylayerscakery.com $
Mim’s Bakery
Carefully crafted baked goodies—such as cakes and petit fours— made from scratch for a quick treat, or in bulk for special occasions. 890 Humboldt Ave., 345-3331, www.mimsbakery.com $
Powell’s Sweet Shoppe
Fresh juices and smoothies with vitamin enhancers, plus nutritious breads and wheat grass. Multiple locations, www.jambajuice.com $
An old-fashioned candy store with more than 5,000 treats, including gelatos and sorbettos. 121 W. Third St., 332-9866, www.powellsss.com $
The Joker’s Bakery
See’s Candies
Gourmet, unique and artisanal cheesecakes. With 16 flavors and additional seasonal ones, you’re sure to find a flavor that will put a smile on your face. Store open by appointment only. Order by phone or online. (917) 885-8014, www.thejokersbakery.com $$
Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe
Jon & Bon’s has been serving up sweet sensations for over 34 years. Twelve flavors of frozen yogurt daily, along with ice cream, Hawaiian snow and smoothies. Open late. 300 Broadway, 899-9580; 1722 Mangrove Ave., 899-0484 $
Kiwi Blast Frozen Yogurt
A frozen-yogurt shop in the heart of college land. 645 W. Fifth St., 343-2828 $
Krispy Kreme
All your classic See’s goodies. Yum! 1947 E. 20th St., 891-3384 $
Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy
This local favorite has produced ice cream and confections for 75 years and running. Enjoy banana splits or root beer floats on the benches and at the tables out front. Open till 10 p.m. daily! 178 E. Seventh St., 342-7163, www.shuberts.com $
Sweet Cottage
A longtime Saturday farmers’ market staple, Sweet Cottage also has a storefront, meaning locals can find the “Pie Lady’s” pies, quiches, artisan jams, lemonades, organic loose teas and ice cream sandwiches daily. 220 Broadway, 513-2044 $
Tin Roof Bakery & Café
Serving donuts and coffee. 2060 Business Lane, 891-3492, www.krispy kreme.com $
If you’re in the mood for a flaky pastry or decadent tart, look no further than Tin Roof. Also serving up French macaroons, cookies and cakes, in addition to a full espresso bar. 627 Broadway, 892-2893 $
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Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery
A Mexican ice cream shop with many flavors and toppings, plus other sweet treats. 1080 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. C; and 1354 East Ave.; 893-9999 $
Serving fine pastries, specialty cakes and pies from scratch, as well as cookies and cupcakes. 130 Main St., 895-3866, www.uppercrust chico.com $ •
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INDEX 1078 Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 5th Street Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . 20, 26 Aca Taco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Ali Baba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Alpaca Bob’s Sandwich Adventures . . . 14 AMF Orchard Lanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Amigos de Acapulco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Angie’s Bar and Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Aonami Sustainable Sushi . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Applebee’s Grill & Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Argus Bar + Patio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Aztlan Mexican Food . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 B Street Public House. . . . . . . . . . .16, 20 Bacio Catering & Carry Out . . . . . . . . 16 The Banshee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Baskin-Robbins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Basque Norte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Beach Hut Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Beatniks Coffee House & Breakfast Joint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Bellachino’s Espresso & Panini Café . . . 16 Bella’s Sports Pub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bidwell Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bidwell Park Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bidwell Perk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Big Al’s Drive In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Big Chico Burger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Big Hot Crab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Big Tuna Sushi Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Black Kettle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Boba TeaLicious . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Bountiful Buffet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Chipotle Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Brain Freeze Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Christian Michaels Ristorante . . . . 20, 26
Breakfast Buzz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Cinful Desserts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Broadway Heights California Cuisine . . . 16
CJ’s Last Chance Diner . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Broadway Market & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cocodine Thai Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works . . . . . . . 12
Coffee Ranch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Buffalo Wild Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cold Stone Creamery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Bulldog Taqueria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
The Cookie Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Burger Hut Burgers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Country Morning Bakery & Cafe . . . . . 16
Burgers & Brew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Country Waffles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Burrito Bandito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Cozy Diner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Burritos el Caporal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Crazy Horse Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cabana Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Crush Italian Cuisine & Lounge . . . 20, 27
Café Coda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12, 21
Cupcake Crusader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
The Cafe Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Denine’s Cupcakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cal Java Coffee Roasters . . . . . . . . . . 18
Denny’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
California Pasta Productions . . . . . . . . 27
The Dog House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Caribbean Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Domino’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Casa Ramos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Donut Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Casino 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Donut Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Celestino’s New York Pizza . . . . . . . . . 30
The DownLo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chada Thai Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Duffy’s Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine . . . . . . . 7
Dutch Bros. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
The Cheesesteak Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Egg Roll King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chicobi’s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
EJ’s Dogs & Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Chico Coffee Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
El Patron Taqueria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chico Chuckwagon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
El Rey Mexican Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chico Locker & Sausage Co. . . . . . . . . 14
El Rey Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chico State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
The End Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Chili’s Grill & Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Enjoy Teriyaki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
China House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine . . . . . . . . . 7
Farmer’s Skillet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Farm Star Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fast Eddie’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Feather Falls Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Fiesta Taco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Foodie Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Forcella Italian Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Franky’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 27 Fresh Twisted Cafe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Gelayo Frozen Yogurt & Gelato . . . . . . 33 Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant . . . . . . . . . 7 Gogi’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Gold Country Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Gordo Burrito . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30, 31 The Graduate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Grana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Great Harvest Bread Co. . . . . . . . . . . 17 Great Northern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Grub Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 The Handle Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Happy Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Has Beans Coffee & Tea . . . . . . . . . . 18 Has Beens Creekside . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Hashi Asian Food To Go . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Helen’s Donut Nook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Here Today Coffee Cart . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hometown Buffet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 House of Dumpling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 IHOP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Ike’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Ike’s Smokehouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Inday’s Filipino Food . . . . . . . . . . . .19, 31 Italian Cottage Restaurant . . . . . . .12, 27 It’s a Grind Coffee House . . . . . . . . . . 18 Izakaya Ichiban . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Jack’s Family Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . 27 Jamba Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Japanese Blossoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Java Detour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Jersey Mike’s Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Joe’s Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Joker’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe . . . . . . . . 33 JT’s Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kalico Kitchen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Kathy’s Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Kinder’s Custom Meats & Deli. . . . . . . 16 Kiwi Blast Frozen Yogurt . . . . . . . . . . 33 Kona’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Krispy Kreme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Kwando Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 La Cocina Economica . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 La Comida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 La Familia Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 La Flor de Michoacan . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 La Hacienda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Logan’s Roadhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Olive Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar . . . . . 12
The Lost Dutchman Taproom . . . . . . . 21
OM Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ready Chef Go Bistro & Market . . . . . 19
Lost on Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Orange Julius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Red Lobster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Lovely Layers Cakery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Outback Steakhouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Red Tavern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Mad Dash Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
The Oven Marketplace & Cafe . . . . . . . 17
The Rendezvous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Madison Bear Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
PaCoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ricardo’s Mexican Cocina . . . . . . . . . . 30
Main Street Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Panama Bar & Café. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rice Bowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maltese Bar & Tap Room . . . . . . . . . . 22
Panera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Riley’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Mamma Celeste’s Stone Baked Pizzeria . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Panda Express . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rolling Hills Casino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maria’s Gone Tamales . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Panighetti’s Eatery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rolling Stone Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza . . . 31
The Roost Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Park Avenue Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Roots Catering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Peking Chinese Restaurant . . . . . . . 7, 24
Round Table Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Peet’s Coffee & Tea . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Russell’s Family Restaurant . . . . . . . . 27
Pelican’s Roost Chowder House . . . . . . 17
S&S Barbeque & Deli . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine . . . . . . . . 7
Scotty’s Landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pete’s Restaurant & Brewhouse . . . . . 27
Scrappy Dog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pho C & C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
See’s Candies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
LaRocca Vineyards Organic Wine Tasting Room . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Leon Bistro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Little Caesar’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Live Life Juice Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Noodle House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffee and Smoothies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mayhem Gourmet Grilled Cheese . . . . . 32 Mekkala Thai Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Midtown Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Mim’s Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Momona Noodles & Bao . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Mom’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mondo’s Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Monstros Pizza & Subs . . . . . . . . 22, 30 Morning Thunder Café . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Mountain Mike’s Pizza. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse . . . . 18 Nash’s 7th Avenue Omelette House . . . 14 Nash’s Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Nobby’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Noodles & Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Oasis Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
The Pita Pit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Senator Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Pizza Guys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Serrano’s Mexican Grill. . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pizza Hut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Shenanigan’s Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pluto’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy . . . . . . . 33
Popeye’s Louisiana Kitchen . . . . . . . . . 27
Sicilian Café . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Pop’s Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sierra Nevada Big Room. . . . . . . . . . . 22
Port of Subs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21, 26
The Pour House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 21 Powell’s Sweet Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Priya Indian Cuisine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Quackers Fire Bar & Grill . . . . . . . . . . 22 Rallo’s West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Ramada Plaza Restaurant & Lounge . . 21
Sin of Cortez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sipho’s Restaurant & Café . . . . . . 23, 26 Slyderz Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 INDEX continued on page 36
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