Last Thursday, an environmental food scientist from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) inspected the facility to ascertain its adequacy for wholesale food preparation. The aged kitchen’s antiquated fixtures and storage practices failed on several counts, requiring repair and remediation before it may be used for wholesale production.
PastaLuego says ‘see you later (at the Vets Hall)’
Mad River Union ARCATA – Six years after opening a new era of Italian-influenced deli fare in Jacoby’s Storehouse on the Plaza, Coco Maki’s PastaLuego is saying, “see you later.” In other words, it’s closing. But fear not, artisanal panini fans! The women-run restaurant will essentially re-open in or around January at the Arcata Veterans…
Farmers Market vendors vote for partial Plaza street closure on Saturdays
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – The North Coast Growers Association (NCGA) has voted 32–8 in favor of partial street closure on the Plaza during main season Saturday Farmers Markets. But before that takes place, the controversial measure will have to be considered by Arcata’s citizen-led Transportation Safety Committee (TSC). Any recommendation the…
Arcata City Council candidate Brett Watson launches campaign
Mad River Union ARCATA VETERANS HALL – Arcata City Council Brett Watson launched his 2018 election campaign at the Arcata Veterans Memorial Building Sunday afternoon. Here are scenes from the fete. brettforarcata.com
PastaLuego closed for overhaul
Kevin L. Hoover Mad River Union ARCATA – In a world where a venerable Plaza ice cream shop became an artisanal Italian food and deli, one woman strove to take the concept even further … to expand the popular sandwich offerings, add desperately needed coffee drinks and even bring back ice cream (in the form…
‘Tis the season – Santa hits town this week
Mad River Union ARCATA/McKINLEYVILLE – Santa season gets underway this week with St. Nick arriving in a big way in McKinleyville and Arcata. McKinleyville Mack Town’s Christmas Celebration begins tomorrow night, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m. at the McKinleyville Shopping Center. Sponsored by the McKinleyville Chamber of Commerce, the night kicks off with Christmas music…
Taste-Testing PastaLuego’s Creations For The New Abruzzi Lunch Menu
The glory of the menu is pasta, often with a protein addition so no one risks leaving hungry. Not to shortchange protein – it’s my middle name – but fresh pasta is the point here. The dishes are Roman traviatta style at its Californian best.