Not Strictly for Tourists

The Lumberjacks men’s basketball team on the court. Mark Larson, CoUrTesY oF CaL PoLY HUMBoLdT

Anglers fl ock to Humboldt’s rivers for a reason. How do you make a Mad River happy? You fi sh it! The Mad River Fish Hatchery (1660 Hatchery Road, Blue Lake, 707-822-0592) is a great place to learn about the fi sh that swim in Humboldt’s best rivers. Chinook salmon and rainbow and steelhead trout are raised on site. Impress friends by knowing that anadromous Chinook migrate upriver to spawn, while anadromous steelhead trout complete the trip more than once. Your family can stroll the grounds enjoying the view and wildlife of the Mad River. Take the self-guided tour from sunrise to sunset. Bring your favorite fi sherman to see where that trout they caught in Freshwater Lagoon was raised. Then put a pole in the Mad River and see if you can catch some dinner yourself.

The Lumberjacks of Cal Poly Humboldt (formerly Humboldt State University) are swinging hard this season! Both men and women Lumberjacks are ready to cut the competition down to size. Start off by joining the Lumberjack Legion to boost the soccer teams. The nationally ranked men’s rugby team makes quick work of tough opponents. Help the volleyball team support noble causes by att ending Dig Pink and Dam Worth It days. Keep an eye on the basketball schedule for Midnight Madness. What are you waiting for? Tickets go fast. Find all you need — schedules, tickets, stats — at humboldtathletics.com. Call (707) 8263631 with questions.

What bett er way to celebrate all that is Humboldt than a drive up to Kneeland? Operative word being up. Start the 11-mile drive on Freshwater Road at the junction where it meets Myrtle Avenue (Three Corners). Three miles up the road is Freshwater County Park. Beyond here lies a climbing road of switchbacks. Winding its way through the trees and ever upward, Freshwater Road takes a turn to the right to become Kneeland Road. Occasional turnouts let you drink in the views. If you are looking for good star gazing, keep going until you reach the old Kneeland Airport (veer left on Mountain Road for the last mile), built above the fog line. And the snowline. Bear that in mind in winter months, when the fl uff y stuff can pile up. Snow cares for nothing, not even its own beauty, so have the right vehicle for it. Bask in the glory of Humboldt. Then take Greenwood Heights Drive back down to sea level for a diff erent perspective.

Offi cial Guy Fieri merch from Flavortown: socks and stickers, cookware and sauces, hoodies and tees, magnets and fl air.

Humboldt Bay Wool socks

Woven basket from Seaside Weavers

Stickers from Renée Thompson

Earrings by Cowgill’s Designs

Coastal Haze enamel pins Old growth redwood air freshener by Toad Forest Rocks

Cutt ing board by West Coast Woodworking

Mini mandala magnet by Kai

By Nieves The Balm an d Cloud of Protection spray

Bondi Designs earrings

Chicken tile by Tree Frog Po ery

Wall hanging by Macramakin

Stickers from Rosie Resin

Pink Lady Herbal Facial Scrib from Seaside Herbs & Oils

Moonstone Beach patch from Homeboldt

Lidded glass by Diva Designs. Three styles: Fernbridge, Gingerbread Mansion, Main Street. Glass straws by Surfside Sips

Bad Wolf Designs earrings Zippered pouch from Sofrina

The Boilermaker Beard Oil from Seaside Herbs & Oils

Bigfoot wall hanging by Phibbs Handicra s

Show your spirit and support your hometown sports teams and local nonprofi ts with swag from The Community Closet.

Santa’s driver’s license from driver’s license from Scrapper’s Edge Scrapper’s Edge

Teeny’s scented candles

Ceramic ornaments by Maureen Ceramics & Sculpture

Crystal ornament by Lyne e Mullen

Greeting cards from Renée Thompson

Fused glass ornaments by Hole Designs Painted ornaments by Kai Christmas travel mug by Stormy Creations

Poured in Humboldt ornaments Greeting cards from Renée Thompson

Painted dri wood Santas by Aleta Hale’s Legacy Wood Spirits of the North Coast

Ceramic ornaments by Pierson Po ery

Wooden ornaments from Phibbs Handicra s

Cafe Brio on the Arcata Plaza Monday - Sunday 8-3 sustainable | locavore | organic coffee breakfast weekend brunch lunch pastry coffee breakfast weekend brunch lunch pastry Cafe Brio

weekday menu breakfast lunch

8:00 - 11:30 fresh orange juice prosecco mimosa brio classic

2 eggs* any style on toasted levain or croissant, choice of Niman Ranch ham or bacon 6 / 9 11 15.50

classic breakfast sandwich 15.50

the above, wrapped and ready to eat on the go brio basic 7.50 / 9.50 1 or 2 eggs* any style on toasted levain or croissant basic breakfast sandwich 7.50 / 9.50

the above, wrapped and ready to eat on the go mushroom omelette WF*

3 organic eggs*, local wild chanterelle mushrooms, shallots & chevre, served with toast & jam herb & cheese omelette WF*

3 organic eggs*, fresh herbs, emmental & gruyère cheeses, served with toast & jam croque madame Niman ham, gruyère & emmental cheeses grilled open face on levain, topped w/ poached egg* 15

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mushroom & kale madame 15.25

local wild chanterelle mushrooms & kale with gruyère & emmental cheeses, grilled open face on levain sourdough, topped w/ poached egg* greens & eggs WF 10 / 11.25 greens braised w/ onion & garlic, 1 or 2 eggs* any style add half order of toast 2.50 potatoes & eggs WF 9.75 / 11 home fries topped with pecorino romano cheese & 1 or 2 eggs* any style add half order of toast 2.50 tofu, greens & potatoes V*, WF Tofu Shop tofu, greens & home fries with pecorino add avocado 15 3.75

quiche market

seasonal vegetables, emmental & gruyère cheese lorraine Niman Ranch bacon, onions, emmental & gruyère 6.85 6.85

breakfast side orders

Niman Ranch bacon 5.00

Niman Ranch ham

4.50 sautéed greens 6.00 home fried potatoes w/ pecorino cheese 7.00 levain toast 5.00 Cypress Grove chevre 2.25 avocado 3.75

no substitutions, additions or deletions – thank you

11:30 - 3:00 croque monsieur gruyère & emmental cheeses & Niman ham, cornichons, grilled open face on levain sourdough 13.75

mushroom & kale croque local wild chanterelle mushrooms & kale with gruyère & emmental cheeses, grilled open face on levain sourdough 14

humboldt burger 18 Humboldt grass-fed beef*, fresh-ground & char-grilled on Brio brioche bun, lettuce, tomato, pickle, 1000 island; choice of french fries or salad cheeseburger w/ Rumiano sharp cheddar 20 brio veggie burger V char-grilled house mushroom & black bean patty on toasted focaccia, w/ spicy smoky ketchup, onion jam, lettuce, tomato, pickles choice of fries or salad add Rumiano sharp cheddar 18

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herb & cheese omelette WF

3 organic eggs*, fresh herbs, emmental & 16 gruyère cheeses, choice of fries or salad fall harvest salad

hearty local greens, roasted butternut squash, currants, pear & crispy hazelnut-crusted chevre with house-made citrus walnut vinaigrette 16

falafel pita V* toasted pita bread filled with house chickpea falafel, tzatziki & lemon-herb tahini sauces, cucumbers, lettuce & red onion 16

roast beef sandwich au jus roasted Niman beef with horseradish mornay & grilled onions on a toasted Brio baguette, served with house-made jus 16

bacon, egg & swiss sandwich 16 Niman Ranch bacon, scrambled eggs*, gruyère & emmental on a Brio croissant grilled cheese Rumiano sharp on levain 11.50 quiche & salad choice of quiche with a small salad 10.50

soup & salad cup of soup with small salad and Brio bread soup du jour

11.50

grab’n’go sandwiches turkey & swiss Diestel turkey, emmental, dijon & greens on a Brio baguette ham & swiss

Niman ham & emmental, dijon & greens on a Brio baguette avocado grove Cypress Grove chevre, avocado & caramelized onion on a Brio focaccia roll 9.75

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V - vegan V* - vegan option WF - wheat-free WF* - wheat-free option

everything is prepared fresh daily according to anticipated demand; our apologies if we are temporarily out of something we use only organic Petaluma eggs, Niman Ranch ham & bacon, & make our own sausages from humanely raised meats. all produce, butter, flour and sugar are always organic. we bake all our pastries in-house, and bread at Brio Breadworks.

3% Employee Benefits surcharge will be added to all transactions to provide Health Insurance benefits for all eligible emplyees *Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.