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84
Years in Business
Locally Made
Green Friendly
Lewis Johnson
Reiko & Nabe Watanabe
Owner
Owners
Both Big Tuna and Izakaya Ichaban are locally owned and operated. Owners Reiko and Nabe attribute the success to three things; Fresh fish, trained Japanese sushi chefs, and a friendly & knowledgeable staff. Combine these three with a comfortable eating atmosphere and an awesome dining experience is guaranteed!
Izakaya Ichaban opened in 2012. It’s located just off 20th Street east of Best Buy. Their newly expanded dining room is beautifully decorated and designed to make you feel like you’re dining in Japan. Their motto, “To be any fresher you would have to catch it yourself” is exemplified in every piece of fish they serve.
In 2008 Big Tuna Sushi Bistro opened to high praise, being voted Best New Restaurant by CN&R readers. You’ll find a fabulous traditional Japanese menu, fresh sushi and new specialty plates constantly. When you walk in the door you’ll be greeted with a comfortable Bistro atmosphere.
Stop by either restaurant for lunch or Dinner. Arrigato.
BIG TUNA IZAKAYA ICHIBAN
Big Tuna | 1722 Mangrove | 530.345.4571 Izakaya Ichaban | 2000 Notre Dame Blvd. Suite 100 | 530.342.8500
Butte View Olive Co. and Stella Cadente, two wildly popular olive oil labels that serve cooks across the nation, are produced right here in Oroville by Lewis Johnson and his family. It all began in 1935, when Johnson’s grandfather first began farming the 150 acres of olive trees that they still have today. In 1999 Johnson produced the first bottle of Butte View olive oil after three years of fine-tuning his process. Today, Butte View produces a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils infused with flavors including: jalapeño, garlic, basil, lemon, lime, blood orange and rosemary. These pure, light and delicate hand crafted oils provide wonderful aromas and distinctive accents to any dish
making them truly unique and excellent – just one more reason why these olive oils are “Gold” and “Best of Class” medal winners. Mr. Johnson welcomes you to come experience California sunshine in a bottle! Available in Chico at Maisie Jane’s, Made in Chico, and S&S Produce, in Oroville at Collins & Denny Market, and Wagon Wheel Market, in 250ml and 500ml bottles.
2950 Louis Ave | Oroville | 530.534.8320 | www.butteview.com
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9 Years in Business
Locally Made
Years in Business
Teresa Larson
Chico’s Premier Property Management Company Blue Oak Property Management is a full service residential property management company that has deep roots in the Chico community. Owners Michael Roth, Cameron Goehring, and Chris Herbert, lead their team of experienced real estate professionals in helping many small business owners and property investors. The majority of their team are graduates of Chico State and all are dedicated to making our community a better place to live.
Years in Business
Realtor Double Centurian to inspections, bill paying and keeping up with California tenant laws, the amount of time spent managing your own property can be exhausting to say the least. These services Blue Oak provides take all of this off of your hands making life a whole lot easier. BRE # 01882206
Blue Oak is small enough to provide hands-on customer service but large enough to meet all your management needs. They understand that owning and managing your investment properties is time and labor intensive. From late night maintenance calls, showings and lease signings
530.636.2627 | www.blueoakchico.com
We all have experienced first hand or known someone that was drastically affected by the Camp Fire. It has been an experience that no one would ever have thought could happen to this degree of devastation. My heart goes out to all. Since November 8th, I had been able to assist people in their home searches and as difficult as it has been for them, it has also been rewarding to be able to see that these folks feel blessed to be able to start anew.
us how family, friends and strangers can pull together and build a community again. I have been a full time Realtor for 25 + years in Chico, born and raised with 4 generations and I am proud of the people of Chico that welcomed so many into their home, lives and community. May 2019 be a year of new beginnings, friendship, and community for everyone.
This experience makes us all realize how fast things can change in one’s lives. It also shows
1101 El Monte Ave. | Chico | 530.514.5925 | www.chicolistings.com February 14, 2019
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