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CHICO’S ANNUAL DINING & NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

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here’s no shortage of dining and nightlife options for those looking for a good meal or just a good time in Chico. Whether you’re on the hunt for the perfect eggs Benedict, fish and chips or bloody Mary, you’ll find it here—and have a fun time in the process. For the adventurous, there are also more unusual menu options like curried goat, sushi burritos and cabeza tacos—even fried alligator! With a ton of farms, ranches and orchards in our backyard, Chico is home to an array of restaurants that focus on farm-to-fork dining—which means menus that change with the seasons. Many have put an effort, too, into creative dishes for vegetarians and vegans—something we highlight in this guide, on page 6. If you like live music, gambling or catching the big game with friends, Chico’s bar scene has you covered. And if it’s a food truck rally or beer and wine tasting you’re after, you’re in luck there, too (check out a calendar of events on page 26).

Enjoy!

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Asian .................................... 8

Veg delights .......................... 6

Breakfast Nooks ...................11 Burgers, Delis & Dogs .......... 12

Meatless menus that go beyond the side salad.

Foodie events.......................26 A calendar of food- and drink-centric happenings.

Casual Dining ....................... 13

Nightlife...............................20

Coffee Houses...................... 15

Index...................................34

Fine Dining........................... 17 Homestyle ........................... 17 International Eats................. 18 Italian.................................. 18 Mexican............................... 19 Pizza ...................................30 Readymade.......................... 31 Street Food.......................... 31 Sweets ................................32

Savor Editor: Meredith J. Cooper Design: Tina Flynn Listings Photos: Jason Cassidy, Meredith J. Cooper Sales Manager: Jamie DeGarmo Savor is published annually by the Chico News & Review, 530-894-2300, newsreview.com. ©2019 Chico Community Publishing The information in this dining guide is current as of August 2019. Listings and prices are subject to change at any time.

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Vegetarian delights

Chico restaurants get creative with their meatless menus by

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ot too many years ago, eating vegetarian meant a steady diet of bean sprouts, tofu and sunflower seeds. Thankfully, our foodie culture has begun to catch up to changing appetites, so eating meat-free doesn’t have to equal boring anymore.

Fact is, over 8 million Americans are currently vegetarian while another 1 million are strictly vegan. Add to that the number of people cutting down on their meat consumption and you’ve got a huge demand for meatless food options. I’m not talking about meals that simply “leave the meat off,” but rather innovative, healthy, seasonal dishes full of flavor and variety.

California is home to a diverse range of fruits and vegetables, grains, seeds and nuts that go beyond lettuce, cucumbers and tomatoes. As a vegetarian for 30-plus years, I want to give a grateful shout-out to the local restaurants that are doing it right.

OM Foods on Broadway slings some of the most creative, reliably tasty vegan

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Amanda Bosschart, owner of OM Foods. At left, the Vegan Wet Burrito; right, the Sesame Ginger Platter.

and vegetarian food in town, boasting one heck of a deal with its Avo Toast.

For about $5, you get easily three-quarters of an avocado atop a thick slice of toasted, local bread with four options: BLTA-style, the Greek, the Philly or the Veggie Delight.

These things are so hefty you have to eat them with a fork, people! And that is just the tip of the iceberg. The menu offers seasoned tempeh and tofu, healthy produce like beets and kale, all kinds of yummy sauces and even house-made vegan cheese! I highly recommend the Slawchos with corn chips, red cabbage slaw, rice, beans, salsa and avocado, slathered in cilantro and chipotle sauce and topped with cashew cheese.

At Live Life Juice Co., just down the street, you can find first-rate, mostly raw, vegan treats. In addition to healthy juices and nut milks, there’s a cold case filled with salads, dips and sauces, including a kale Caesar, zucchini noodles with peanut sauce or pumpkin seed pesto, and spicy sunflower seed spread. Vegan soft-serve and desserts like key lime pie and chocolate mousse make this a one-stop shop. Another great lunch option is Ike’s Place in college town on West Fifth Street, which boasts a huge list of vegan sandwiches with fake meats and cheeses—they even have vegan fried chicken!

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Aonami Sustainable Sushi on Second Street has a large vegan menu that includes imaginative rolls with tofu, pumpkin, asparagus, beets, almond butter and pineapple. My favorite is the 5th Street, with tempura yam, avocado and a sweet chili glaze. There is beet carpaccio with crispy fried carrots; cucumber noodles with shitake dust and sesame; the veggie gyoza are to-die-for; the miso soup is complimentary; and they have a killer happy hour with cheap beer. The Rawbar, on Broadway near the City Plaza, also offers delicious vegan rolls—my standby is the Crispy Lemon, with tempura long bean, serrano chili, avocado, lemon and cilantro. And check out the build-your-own rice bowl at Momona, downtown on West Third—for about eight bucks you get a generous portion of sushi rice topped with miso-dressed greens, house-made pickles, shaved veggies and hoisin-drenched sautéed tofu.

For most vegetarians, the garden burger has gone the way of “Hammer Pants.” Who wants a flavorless wheat-based patty when restaurants and bars in most cities are making their own burgers out of beets, beans, grains and vegetables? Thankfully, there are a few places in town that are treating the veggie burger with the respect it deserves. The Banshee, on Second Street, now offers the

legendary Impossible Burger that I can personally attest is worth the highticket price. This is a savory, juicy patty served on a toasted, buttered bun with all the fixings that will make you moan out loud. Unwined Kitchen + Bar on Mangrove makes its own veggie burger and the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Taproom has long served up its famous lentil-pecan burger.

Bill’s Towne Lounge on Main Street also has joined the burger race with its new saucy vegan barbecue sliders. Add to that an amazing yet simple goat cheese, cheddar, green chili and sautéed mushroom quesadilla served with salsa verde, cheesy grits with mushrooms and greens, and a flavorful white bean dip with crusty grilled bread, and Bill’s, relatively new in Chico, is raising the bar for bar food in town.

The plight of the vegetarian often comes down to two things: going out to eat at nice restaurants and being forced to make a meal out of a side salad and mashed potatoes, and the dreaded breakfast, especially if you don’t eat eggs. There are a few superheroes doing the work to create thoughtful vegetarian dishes that are delicious on their own terms. On East Sixth Street, near the Pageant Theatre, Tender Loving Coffee’s cafe is bringing it with brunch and dinner. Weekends you will find a vegan-

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centered menu with options like vegan shakshuka and fresh biscuits while their daily menu boasts Shiitake Street Tacos and roasted Brussels sprouts glazed with miso and furikake to die for. A few blocks over on Humboldt Avenue is Café Coda, which serves up a tasty range of tofu scrambles for breakfast and a separate vegan menu featuring spicy chilaquiles and more.

This list would not be complete without giving a shout-out to a few new pop-up spots gaining a big following among vegetarians: Near and Dear Vegan Baked Goods makes breakfast and lunch fare such as a roasted asparagus sandwich with caramelized onions, lemon aioli, roasted garlic hummus and clover sprouts; Tacos Borrego cooks up tacos stuffed with cauliflower, onions and Brussels sprouts for its veggie fans; and plant-based Pizza Riot touts a rad menu with cashew ricotta-stuffed flower-shaped calzones, pies topped with maple “bacon” and fun sauces like spicy buffalo and cilantro-lime.

Chico is growing and the food scene is growing along with it, but vegan and vegetarian food has been too long kept on a shelf, relegated to bland meat replacements and lazy frozen veggie burgers. The restaurants on this list are invigorating the local culinary landscape by utilizing the abundance of fresh produce, cheese, olives, nuts, beans and grains that this area has to offer and building innovative recipes that help raise the level of our small city eats. Popeye would be proud. ●

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ASIAN Aonami Sustainable Sushi Aonami offers 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. 128 W. Second St., 924-3168, aonamichico.com $$

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Big Tuna Sushi Bistro A cozy restaurant featuring traditional Japanese sushi, plus a variety of appetizers. Sister restaurant Izakaya Ichiban is on Notre Dame Boulevard. 1722 Mangrove Ave., 345-4571, restaurantsnapshot.com/thebigtuna $

Boba Stop A nice assortment of boba teas, plus dessert crepes.

226 W. Second St. $

Boba TeaLicious Serving refreshing tapioca-pearl tea drinks in a variety of flavors, as well as smoothies, slushies and fusion teas.

225 Main St., Ste. M (inside the Garden Walk Mall), 966-2077 $

Broadway Market & Deli No-fuss Chinese food with lunch, dinner and vegetarian specials available, along with an assortment of “bubble teas.” Eat in or take out. Online ordering available, 128 Broadway, 899-8368, broadwaymarketanddeli.com $

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(Issan) Thai cuisine. 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 250, 891-1800 $

Coco’s Ramen A real-deal ramen shop (with a sister restaurant in San Francisco) featuring build-your-own ramens (the rich tonkatsu is a great start), a nice sampling of appetizers (pork katsu, gyoza, fried baby squid, etc.), sakes and more. Open for dinner only. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. 1A, 965-5541. $-$$

Egg Roll King Chinese-style fast food; drive-thru window and indoor seating available. 659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838 $

Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine Vietnamese food, including a variety of pho, sandwiches, coffee and tea. Open daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 951 Nord Ave., Ste. A, 893-2888 $

Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar Try traditional Japanese dishes or the sushi bar at this longtime Chico favorite. 605 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 180, 345-7226, chicogen kai.com $-$$

Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. Lunch, dinner and delivery. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 345-8862, gingerschico.com $

Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar Halo serves up two distinct flavors of the Hawaiian islands: barbecue (chicken, pork, fish, you name it) and poke (raw fish salad).

Mahalo! Closed Tuesdays. 1354 East Ave., Ste. P, 592-3898 $

Happy Garden This family-run restaurant specializes in delicious Chinese cuisine served in generous portions in a nice atmosphere. Dine-in or take-out available. 180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574, happygardenchico.com $

Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q All-you-can-eat Mongolian barbecue with fresh vegetables, noodles, meats and sauces. Beer and wine available. Two locations: 2540 Esplanade, 342-8564; 1937 E. 20th St., 342-6304, hulasbbq.com $$

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Chada Thai Cuisine

Izakaya Ichiban

Serving authentic Thai dishes, including a vegetarian menu. Lunch, Mon.-Thurs.; dinner, Mon.-Sat. Lunch specials under $10.

117 W. Second St., 342-7121 $$

Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine Traditional Mandarin, Hunan and Szechuan cuisine. Delivery available.

1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888, chanphengschico.weebly.com $

China House At press time, closed due to fire damage, but under reconstruction.

Chinese and Asian fusion food at a good price. 951 Nord Ave., 893-2988, chinahousechico.com $

Fresh, affordable make-your-own poke bowls, plus a full menu of Thai favorites. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. 2a, 892-1868, ifishpokebar.com $

A sister restaurant to Big Tuna Sushi Bistro, serving Japanese tapas and traditional Japanese cuisine. Two sushi bars, a nice outdoor patio, plus regular live music and karaoke. 2000 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-8500, restaurantsnapshot.com/izakayaichiban $$

Japanese Blossoms Creative Japanese cuisine with local ingredients. In addition to sushi and sashimi, there’s a nice list of fully cooked entrees. Vegan and allergen-friendly dishes available. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with nightly happy hour specials. 2995 Esplanade, Ste. 104, 891-9022, japaneseblossoms.com $$

Cocodine Thai Cuisine Specializing in flavorful and healthy authentic central and northeastern

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Featuring a hibachi grill and Chinese buffet with a huge sushi bar, salad bar, carving bar, oysters, shrimp, dim sum, soup and desserts.

740 Mangrove Ave., 343-6788, kwandobuffet.com $$

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Lucky Poke Lucky Poke is run by Aonami Sustainable Sushi owner Jimmy Lee, and focuses on fresh, sustainable, create-your-own poke bowls. 119 W. Second St., 487-7048 $$

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Mekkala Thai Cuisine 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 $$

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Noodle House Delicious Vietnamese and fusion cuisine, including soups, bowls and wraps. 605 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 130, 345-2022, noodlehousechico.com $

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Serving up Chinese favorites and other creations—fast. Drive-thru available. 2443 Cohasset Road, 345-7389, pandaexpress.com $

Peking Chinese Restaurant Lunch and dinner specials in this charming underground restaurant, which transforms into a nightclub on Friday nights. Closed Sunday.

243 W. Second St., 895-3888, pekingchinesechico.com $$

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A variety of Vietnamese cuisine, including soups, rolls, noodles and traditional grilled or barbecued meats. 3211 Cohasset Road, 892-1415 $$

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Pho Le/Wild Casian Pho Le serves up Vietnamese favorites, from signature pho noodle soups to rice plates and rice noodle bowls. In 2018, the owners opened Wild Casian in the same space, specializing in New Orleans/ Asian fusion. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 487-8933. $

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The Rawbar Fab downtown sushi bar and Asian grill, offering a full bar, happy hour and affordable lunches. Reservations accepted. Undergoing remodel at press time. 346 Broadway, 897-0626, rawbarchico.com $$

Old Barn Kitchen

Rice Bowl

Thai Basil

A sit-down restaurant serving Chinese and Japanese cuisine. Also featuring a sushi bar, tatami rooms, beer and wine. 2804 Esplanade, 899-9098 $$

All dishes made with fresh vegetables and choice of meat (vegetarian available) and spice level. Lunch, Mon.-Fri.; dinner, Thurs.-Sat. Closed Sunday. 121 Broadway, 343-6843 $$

Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone

Thai Express

Home of the sushi burrito. Also serving traditional sushi, boba tea and slushies. Drive-thru available. 2190 Esplanade, 892-8688, sushi kingchico.com $

Good food, large portions and inexpensive prices. Regulars rave about the red curry. Be warned: “Thai hot” means hot! 305 Nord Ave., 342-8842 $$

Teriyaki House

Tong Fong Low

A Japanese fast-food restaurant specializing in teriyaki. Two locations: 236 W. East Ave., 894-6127; 2454 Notre Dame Blvd., 343-3744, teriyakihousechico.com $

Offering authentic Chinese cuisine, Tong Fong Low has been a staple in Oroville for more than a century, and well-established in Chico as well.

2072 E. 20th St., 898-1388, tongfonglow.com $$

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Vietnam Bistro Fresh, authentic Vietnamese food, from summer and spring rolls to vermicelli soup. Patio seating available. 788 East Ave., 433-7108 $

Windy’s Chinese Restaurant Serving a variety of Asian favorites, beer and wine. Fast service, and affordable! 1000 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. G-1, 343-1788 $

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, chicobeatniks.com $-$$

Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works Offering 25 types of New York-style bagels and 11 flavors of cream cheese, as well as deli sandwiches and the famous bagel dog. Also serving smoothies and espresso. 117 W. Second St., 345-3443, brooklynbridgebagel.com $

The Buzz Breakfast burritos, omelets, chicken-fried steak—this place has it all.

What sets it apart is the selection of meats from Ike’s Smokehouse— the pulled-pork Benedict is to-die-for! Open for lunch weekdays.

208 Cedar St. $

Café Coda Serving breakfast, including scrambles, omelets, burritos and more; lunch served weekdays. French-press coffee, espresso, beer and wine. 265 Humboldt Ave., 566-9476, cafecoda.com $$

Farmer’s Skillet Classic breakfast and lunch menu, served 6 a.m.-3 p.m. daily.

690 Rio Lindo Ave., 345-1149, farmersskillet.com $$

Italian Cottage Restaurant Serving delicious omelets since 1970. Also: eggs Benedict, cottage potatoes, fresh-cooked spinach, French toast and homemade biscuits and gravy. Two locations: 2234 Esplanade, 343-7000; and 2525 Dominic Drive, 342-7771, theitaliancottage.com $$

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, momschico.com $$

A Local Favorite Since 1965!

Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner We serve great Italian dinners, famous deli sandwiches, homemade pizzas & calzones and the freshest salads in town! Don’t forget our delicious breakfast served everyday starting at 6:00am.

Our family has owned and operated the Italian Cottage for over 50 years.

You can count on the same quality & consistency since day one, with some new & exciting specials: 10 oz Top Sirloin, Rustic Chicken Parmesean, Roasted Garlic, Pasta Ka-Boom, Tostada Stratta, Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Eggs Benedict, Blueberry Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy and more!

Gluten Free & Vegetarian options Come Join Us for a Great Meal!

Cocktails • Beer • Wine Catering • Banquet Rooms Champagne Sunday Brunch All Items Available To Go

Morning Thunder Café A popular breakfast (and lunch) café at the foot of Bidwell Park.

352 Vallombrosa Ave., 342-9717, morningthundercafe.com $-$$

Nash’s Restaurant

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Unique omelet selections made with fresh and local ingredients, as well as traditional breakfast fare. 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, nashsres taurantchico.com $$

Old Barn Kitchen Known for its Benedicts, but serving up plenty of other delicious breakfast and lunch fare as well. Plus a full espresso bar. 301 Main St., 762-2224, oldbarnkitchen.com $$

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2234 The Esplanade Chico 343-7000

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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! 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. With a full bar, Sin also serves Irish coffees, Bloody Marys, mimosas and more. Cash only. 2290 Esplanade, 879-9200, sinofcortez.com $$

Burgers, Delis & Dogs Alpaca Bob’s Sandwich Adventures Not your ordinary sandwich shop. Alpaca Bob’s makes unique sandwiches with an assortment of homemade sauces to entice your tastebuds. Also available: a variety of hot dogs and potato and macaroni salads. Closed Sundays. 672 Mangrove Ave., 342-3456, alpacabobs.com $

Beach Hut Deli

and salads. Try the Roscoe Jenkins. 1175 East Ave., 342-8555, 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, ilikeikesplace.com/chico $

Jersey Mike’s Subs An impressive menu of sub sandwiches, wraps and salads.

605 Mangrove Ave., 891-0117, jerseymikes.com $

Kathy’s Deli Delicious Philly cheesesteak and hot pastrami sandwiches, along with a selection of American, Asian and Mediterranean dishes all with Southeast Asian flair. Serving pho, shakshuka, hand-rolled noodles and egg rolls. Breakfast and lunch Mon.-Sat. 671 Walnut St., Ste. 1, 343-5925 $

Kinder’s Custom Meats & Deli Try the marinated ball-tip steak sandwich, a Kinder’s specialty. Plus, killer sweet-potato fries (don’t forget the in-house sauce). Catering available. 221 Normal Ave., 342-3354, 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

A variety of specialty sandwiches served up in a casual, beach-themed atmosphere. 146 W. Second St., 893-0633, beachhutdeli.com. $$

Their motto is, “Nobody does burgers better than Nobby’s.” Ask about the “cheese skirt.” Now serving cheesesteak sandwiches. Closed Sunday and Monday. 1444 Park Ave., 342-2285 $

Big Al’s Drive In

Pita Pit

Milkshakes are a triple-thick treat at this longtime Chico favorite. 1844 Esplanade, 342-2722 $

Big Chico Burger A casual restaurant serving chuck patties, hot dogs, sandwiches and salads. 1550 East Ave., 891-6100, bigchicoburger.info $

Burger Hut Burgers Serving ground beef with no hormones and no antibiotics. All food is cooked to order and burgers are basted with Burger Hut signature barbecue sauce. Pair with piping hot fries or onion rings and thick milkshakes. Two locations: 3211 Cohasset Road, 342-4555; 2451 Forest Ave., 891-1430, burgerhut.com $

Burgers & Brew Grass-fed beef burgers (plus other meat and meatless options) and a huge selection of world-class brews in a modern downtown setting with a great outdoor patio. Plus, they have a full vegan and vegetarian menu. Don’t miss their happy hour fries! 301 Broadway, 879-9100, burgersbrew.com $$

The Cheesesteak Shop Philly-style cheesesteak sandwiches made with rib-eye steak. Chicken options, too. 995 Nord Ave., 345-2565, 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, chicolockersausage.com $

The Dog House Serving charcoal-grilled gourmet hot dogs and sausages, as well as burgers and sandwiches. 1354 East Ave., 894-2242, chicodoghouse.com $

Fast Eddie’s Featuring tri-tip and pulled-pork sandwiches in addition to a large menu of specialty burgers and sandwiches, taters, flatbread pizzas

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From falafel to Philly cheesesteak, they roll pitas with your choice of meats, fresh veggies, cheeses and sauces. 240 Broadway, 899-2847, pitapitusa.com $

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Wingstop sauces and tosses its wings in a choice of 10 mouth-watering flavors. Not fast food—these wings are made with care and served up piping hot. 734 Mangrove Ave., 332-9464, wingstop.com $$

Zot’s Hot Dogs and Deli The last original tenant of the Garden Walk Mall (for more than 40 years!) in downtown Chico, mom-and-pop shop Zot’s Hot Dogs and Deli offers tradition, quality and affordability. 225 Main St., 345-2820, zotsdogs.webs.com $

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CASUAL DINING Applebee’s Grill & Bar Famous for barbecue riblets, grilled steaks and Oriental chicken salad.

2030 Business Lane, 343-6888, applebees.com $$

B Street Public House Delicious gastropub fare, along with an extensive list of craft brews and specialty cocktails. Plus, brunch. Ramen Mondays during the cold months. 117 Broadway, 899-8203, bstreetpub.com $$

Bacio Catering, Carry Out & Biz Box A popular south Chico eatery that turns out an array of healthful, seasonal, local and delicious food. Take home or dine in. Catering and lunch deliveries available. 1903 Park Ave., 345-7787, baciocatering.com $$

The Banshee Serving up burgers and a variety of other pub eats (don’t miss their mac ’n’ cheese and delish fish and chips), along with an impressive menu of draft and bottled beers. Also with a late-night takeout window.

132 W. Second St., 895-9670, bansheechico.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. Breakfast and lunch daily. 3199 Golf Course Road, 891-8417, golfbidwellpark.com/bidwell-grill $

Big Hot Crab A Cajun-style seafood restaurant on the edge of downtown. They serve shrimp in a bag! Great place for small groups, and prepare to get dirty—you’ll wear a bib, plus there’s a hand-washing station in the dining room. 701 Main St., 879-1822 $$

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Bill’s Towne Lounge One of downtown Chico’s newest hotspots, Bill’s Towne Lounge is a reimagining of a longtime bar that used to sit a few blocks down Main Street. Killer food and drinks, plus old-school arcade games. And a pool table on the enclosed patio! 131 Main St., billstownelounge.com $$

es and nondairy smoothies that locals have come to love. Also serving up sandwiches and organic beef burgers. 156 Eaton Road, Ste. E, 809-2489, ftcafechico.com $

Broadway Heights California Cuisine

Great Harvest Bread Co.

Whether you’re in the mood for a gourmet salad or something comforting, like Cajun meatloaf, Broadway Heights doesn’t disappoint.

Enjoy it with a bird’s-eye view of downtown Chico. Plus, happy hour specials. 300 Broadway, 899-8075, broadwayheightschico.com $$

Serving fresh-baked breads and pastries as well as sandwiches, panini, salads and soup. Closed Sunday. Multiple locations, great harvestchico.com $

Chili’s Grill & Bar

Offering a German-inspired pub menu to complement a large selection of specialty craft beers. 2070 E. 20th St., 894-2337, handlebarchico.com $$

Everything from steaks and margaritas to baby-back ribs. 1908 E. 20th St., 345-1687, chilis.com $$

CJ’s Last Chance Diner Come in for some of the best smoked barbecue in town and burgers made fresh every day. Pure taste-bud-satisfying deliciousness.

13670 Anderson Brothers Drive, 343-1901 $

Foodie Café 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. 999 Marauder St., 433-5539, thefoodiecafe.com $

The Handle Bar Hudson’s Gastropub This north Chico hotspot offers an eclectic menu of small plates, pizzas and burgers, alongside an impressive wine and beer list in a chic environment. 2760 Esplanade, 636-4562, hudsongastropub.com $$

The Lab Bar & Grill The Lab is no ordinary bar. The glasses are beakers—it is a lab, after all—and it’s also the home base for the Chico Beer Enthusiasts club, so there are always some new and different brews on tap. Great food, too—the chicken sandwich is killer! 250 Cohasset Road, Ste. 10, 8945729, labbarandgrill.com $-$$

Fresh Twisted Café Also known as Hernandez Farms, Fresh Twisted Café offers fresh juic-

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as a wholesale ravioli and pasta company. Selling her goods at local and regional stores opened doors to restaurants and questions about how best to serve her products. This led to parties and, next thing she knew, a catering company had been born. Fast forward thousands of events later; weddings, galas, retirement parties and company soirees… Amanda has surrounded herself with teams of people with the same passion for the party and desire to always do better. The Bacio Carry Out and Eatery opened 11 years ago. They now have a happy following of food lovers filling their refrigerators with healthy, local favorites or enjoying a meal on the patio out back. Naturally, everything is created from scratch; the menu reflects the season and includes many vegetarian, vegan and gluten free dishes as well as classic comforts.

The latest project at Bacio is their philanthropic pop-up dinner series called Feed Your Soul. The chosen beneficiaries are civic minded and value equality for all people. These events come together over beautiful food and raising money for the Common Good in the community – upwards of $40,000 over the last few years! “Giving back to this town that has supported and loved us all these years is the icing on the cake.” Here’s to Chico and the special place that it is.

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La Salles Reopened in 2018 after a complete renovation, La Salles has transformed into an upscale bar and eatery, with two impressive patios— one along Broadway and another in the back. Serving lunch and dinner, plus happy hour, daily, brunch on weekends. 229 Broadway, 487-7207, lasalleschico.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, logansroadhouse.com $$

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 and a great outdoor patio. Bear-e-oke on Mondays and trike races on Saturdays are a blast. 316 W. Second St., 891-1639, madisonbeargarden.com $

OM Foods Fresh, healthy, organic, vegetarian and vegan-friendly food. 142 Broadway, 228-4074, iloveomfoods.com $-$$

Outback Steakhouse Serving fresh steaks, seafood and chicken in an Australian-themed setting. 1990 E. 20th St., 899-8112, outback.com $$

Panera Bread Soup, sandwiches, baked goods and salads. 1910 E. 20th St., 894-5009, panerabread.com $

Parkside Tap House Parkside Tap House has 24 taps with a bar that opens onto a vast outdoor patio. Also serving up some yummy small plates (including Bella’s legendary wings!). 115 Third St., 632-4875, parksidetaphouse.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 $$

The Pour House 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 features a huge screen for outdoor viewing.

855 East Ave., 893-3000, chicopourhouse.com $$

Red Lobster

Parkside Tap House

Fresh fish, steak, pasta and seafood in a family environment. 2010 Business Lane, 893-5595, redlobster.com $$$

COFFEE HOUSES

Scotty’s Landing

Bidwell Perk

Try the chicken strips, fish and chips or 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, 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, tinroofbakeryandcafe.com $

Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery Serving fine pastries, 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, uppercrustchico.com $

Serving coffee, tea and delectables in a café-style setting. Also features a wine bar. 664 E. First Ave., 899-1500, bidwellperk.com $

Blackbird A bustling community space that operates as an anarchist bookstore, coffee shop, art gallery and performance space with live music and more. 1431 Park Ave., 433-1577 $

Brave Coffee Brave Coffee merges specialty coffee with community outreach and education. Opened in 2018, its vision is to serve fine coffee and cafestyle bites with a message of encouragement and tenacity. Closed Sundays. 615 Mangrove Ave., Ste. 100, bravecoffeechico.com $

Cal Java Coffee Roasters Serving pastries, teas and espresso drinks. Multiple locations, caljavacoffee.com $ DINING LIST continued on page 17 SAVOR

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Chico Coffee Co. Serving coffee and tea drinks, plus a lunch menu of sandwiches, quesadillas and salads near the DMV. 107 Parmac Road, 592-3193 $

Code 3 Coffee On the north end of town, complete with two drive-through windows and a walk-up. Locally owned by Chico police officers, all the drinks are lawenforcement-themed. 13407 Garner Lane, 327-0121, code3coffee.com $

Coffee Ranch

quail, ribs and seafood served family-style in a rustic Basque atmosphere. 3355 Esplanade, 891-5204, basquenorte.com $$$

Christian Michaels Ristorante Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Happy hour daily. 192 E. Third St., 8944005, chicochristianmichaels.com $$$

Diamond Steakhouse

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, coffeeranchchico.com $

Inside the Hotel Diamond, this restaurant uses fine heirloom ingredients from small local family farms, with fresh, responsibly sourced seafood and prime cuts of steak front and center. It all pairs well with the wine, bourbon and scotch offerings. 220 W. Fourth St., 895-1515, diamondsteakhouse.com $$-$$$

Dutch Bros. Coffee

Leon Bistro

A drive-thru featuring mochas, lattes, smoothies, the “Dutch Freeze” and various baked treats. Multiple locations. dutchbros.com $

The Grateful Bean A cozy café with espresso, coffee, iced drinks, teas and a variety of bagels and pastries. 6 W. Eaton Road, 332-9250, gratefulbean coffee.com $

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. Inquire about the cooking class schedule. 817 Main St., 899-1105, leonbistro.com $$$

Nash’s Restaurant

Great Northern

Fresh, creative California cuisine with casual and fine-dining options.

Breakfast weekdays, brunch weekends. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly (except Sunday). 1717 Esplanade, 896-1147, nashsrestaurantchico.com $$

Visit a restored 1940s train car for handcrafted, organic specialty coffee and tea. Rotating display of local art. 434 Orange St., 899-8267 $

Red Tavern

Cozy coffee roastery and bakery serving specialty coffees and teas.

Large patio with outdoor seating. Delivery available. 1080 Humboldt Ave., 345-6379, hasbeans.com $

Offering delicious and innovative dishes based on influences from all over the world. Fresh, locally grown, seasonal, organic produce and meats. Full bar. Relaxing outdoor patio, with a bocce court, all-night happy hour on Tuesdays and live music April-October. 1250 Esplanade, 894-3463, redtavern.com $$$

Java Detour

Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant

Has Beans Creekside

A drive-thru offering espresso, coffee drinks, smoothies and Italian sodas. 1055 Mangrove Ave., 893-2828; and 2519 Esplanade, 566-9556, javadetour.com $

Recently remodeled and with a revamped menu, Sierra Nevada boasts bistro fare, award-winning ales and lagers, and an excellent wine list. Try a beer sampler. 1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739, sierranevada.com $$-$$$

Mondo’s Coffeehouse

Unwined Kitchen & Bar

Gourmet espresso and coffee, fresh pastries, bagels and mouthwatering breakfast sandwiches. 995 Nord Ave., 895-0878, mondoscoffeehouse.com $

Naked Lounge Tea & Coffeehouse Serving mouthwatering mochas, cappuccinos and fresh-brewed coffees, along with premium loose-leaf teas and gluten-free treats. 118 W. Second St., 895-0676, nakedloungechico.com $

Starbucks

Restaurant/lounge specializing in roasted, wood-fired dishes, from starters to meals. Plus, more than 60 different wines from around the world, as well as craft beers on tap. 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634, unwinedchico.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, winetimechico.com $$

Serving coffee, espresso and pastries at a corner near you. Multiple locations, starbucks.com $

Tender Loving Coffee House-roasted coffees, teas, and a full bar. Plus delicious pizzas and sandwiches, including vegan options. Live music some nights. 365 E. Sixth St., 433-0414, tenderlovingcoffee.com $$

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, 5thstreetsteakhouse.com $$$

Basque Norte Family-owned since 1975, Basque Norte offers steak, lamb, chicken,

Homestyle Cozy Diner 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, cozydinerchico.com $

Denny’s Diner classics served in a family atmosphere. 675 Manzanita Court, 345-1146, dennys.com $

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Jack’s Family Restaurant Diner-style food at reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere.

540 Main St., 343-8383 $

Kalico Kitchen Try Kalico’s 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, kalicokitchenchico.com $$

Russell’s Sunrise Cafe Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials, beer and wine.

185 Cohasset Road, 343-5543 $$

InternatIonal eats Ali Baba Mediterranean restaurant specializing in falafel, shwarma and kebabs. Also serving at Argus Bar + Patio. 138 Broadway St., 345-5000, 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, gogiscafe.webs.com $

Inday’s Filipino Food Filipino specialties, from pork adobo to lumpia to halang halang.

Breakfast and lunch daily, in addition to dinner and brunch on weekends. Plus, find Inday’s food cart at local events. 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, chicopriya.com $$

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Sipho’s Restaurant & Café 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, siphosjamaica.com $$

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Crush Specializing in a combination of traditional and contemporary Italian flavors mixed with fresh, local and seasonal ingredients. Known for its happy hour and pizza bar, plus a full bar and imaginative cocktails. 201 Broadway, 342-7000, chicocrush.com $$$

Franky’s Pizzeria & Lounge Locally owned for 25 years, serving pizza, Italian dishes, beer and wine. Open late on weekends, plus delivery available. 506 Ivy St., 898-9948, 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, granachico.com $$

Italian Cottage Restaurant Family-owned and -operated since 1965, serving local favorites: sandwiches, pizza, pasta and salads. Also serves breakfast. Two locations: 2234 Esplanade, 343-7000; and 2525 Dominic Drive, 342-7771, theitaliancottage.com $$

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Serving pasta and other Italian specialties. 2020 Business Lane, 898-8075, olivegarden.com $$

Mexican dishes including “homestyle” seafood entrees. Open for lunch and dinner. Catering available. 2201 Pillsbury Road, 893-3777, guaya canmexicanrestaurant.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, siciliancafe.com $$$

El Patron Taqueria

Taps Bar & Grill

El Rey Mexican Grill

Opened in 2017, Taps serves up quality Italian dishes with modern flair.

Full bar, plus big screens for taking in the game. 407 Walnut St., 6364341, chicotaps.com $$

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 $

Authentic Mexican food served in a casual atmosphere. 1354 East Ave., 343-9779 $

Gordo Burrito

MexIcan Aca Taco Authentic Acapulco-style food, including tacos, burritos and housemade enchiladas. Cash only. Two locations: 133 Broadway, 894-0191; and 1000-D W. Sacramento Ave., 343-0909, 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 $

Burrito Bandito

Serving burritos, tostadas, tortas, tacos, quesadillas and chimichangas. Awesome shrimp specials and friendly service. Inside the Valero gas station 1295 E. Eigth St., 809-1211, gordoburrito.com $

La Cocina Economica A local favorite offering affordable and authentic Mexican breakfast, lunch and dinner. 905 Wall St., 809-0370, lacocinaeco.com $

La Comida Mexican-style food made fresh daily and served quickly. Voted Best Cheap Eats by CN&R readers for more than a decade. 954 Mangrove Ave., 345-2254, lacomidarestaurants.com $

La Familia Restaurant Serving a variety of Mexican food, such as fajitas, carnitas and burritos. 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 898-9029, lafamiliachico.com $

La Hacienda

Serving steak, pork and chicken burritos, quesadillas and tacos.

2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-2584, juanmeanburrito.com $

Traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. Make sure you try the restaurant’s signature pink sauce. Yum! 2635 Esplanade, 893-8270, lahacienda-chico.com $$

Casa Ramos

Las Tapatias

Specializing in borrego (lamb shank) and fresh fajitas: steak, chicken and shrimp. Two locations: 216 W. East Ave., 894-0119; and 2490 Fair St., 893-5050, casaramos.net $$

Chipotle Mexican Grill Fast, made-to-order gourmet burritos and tacos with “endless” combinations of fillings. Two locations: 620 Mangrove Ave., 343-8707; and 1950 E. 20th St., 343-0706, chipotle.com $

Street-style Mexican food, from tacos and tortas to enchiladas and burritos. If you have a thirst, the piña mix—served inside a pineapple— has real chunks of fruit and a candy straw. Nice patio, too.

118 East Ave., Ste. H, 554-6271 $

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★ Diamond Steakhouse This swanky bar features craft cocktails, an excellent happy hour and live music on the piano some nights. 220 W. Fourth St., inside the Hotel Diamond, 895-1515, diamondsteak housechico.com

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COCKTAIL HOUR ★ 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, 5thstreetsteakhouse.com

Argus Bar + Patio One of downtown Chico’s hipper hotspots, Argus offers premium cocktails, a beautiful patio and live music. 212 W. Second St.

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★ B Street Public House Delicious gastropub fare, along with an extensive list of craft brews and specialty cocktails.

Plus, a sweet patio bar out back. 117 Broadway, 899-8203, bstreetpub.com

★ Christian Michaels Ristorante

Locally owned for more than 20 years, serving pizza, Italian dishes, beer and wine.

Great happy hour, open late on weekends.

Plus, a takeout window! 506 Ivy St., 8989948, frankyschico.com

LaRocca Vineyards Organic Wine Tasting Room

Featuring a California-style Mediterranean and Italian menu, with a full bar and extensive wine list. Afternoon and late-night happy hours with delish small-plate fare. 192 E. Third St., 894-4005, chicochristianmichaels.com

The oldest and largest producer of 100 percent USDA-certified organic wine in the North State offers its selection in a satellite tasting room in downtown Chico. Open Wed.-Sun. 222 W. Second St., 899-9463, laroccavineyards.com

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★ 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 Mon.Sat. 25 Lost Dutchman Drive, lostdutchmantaproom.com

★ Parkside Tap House Parkside Tap House has 24 taps with a bar that opens onto a vast outdoor patio. Also serving up some killer small plates (including Bella’s legendary wings!). 115 Third St., 6324875, parksidetaphouse.com

★ The Pour House American cuisine served in a tasteful-yetcasual atmosphere featuring a full bar, several taps of craft beer and a large selection of wines by the glass. Also featuring a large, swanky patio with a fire pit and huge TV screen for catching the big game. 855 East Ave., 893-3000, chicopourhouse.com

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★ The Brew Kettle Taproom and Bottle Shop A laid-back beer bar where you can bring your crew to watch the game or just chill out and relax with a pint. Beer to go, too!

995 Nord Ave., Ste. 150

Serving up burgers and a variety of other pub eats (don’t miss their mac ’n’ cheese), along with an impressive menu of draft and bottled beers. Also with a late-night takeout window.

132 W. Second St., 895-9670, bansheechico.com

★ Buffalo Wild Wings

★ Bella’s Sports Pub

★ Burgers & Brew

Great pub food and full bar along with sports on big-screen, high-definition TVs. Don’t miss Wing Wednesdays! 134 Broadway, 893-5253, bellassportspubchico.com; scheduled to move around the corner, to Main Street between Second and Third, this fall.

All the wings and fries and burgers and beers one could want, along with a healthy serving of sports on multiple TVs. 845 East Ave., 592-3251, buffalowildwings.com

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★ Taps Bar & Grill An upscale sports bar complete with full food service as well as a full bar. Happy hour, too.

Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 407 Walnut St., Ste. A. chicotaps.com

★ Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill Tres is a go-to spot for group dinners and date night alike, but it’s also Chico’s No. 1 destination for margaritas, with its 120-plus tequilas available at the full bar. Sidewalkcafé seating available, plus a taco bar! Also features the Blue Agave Room for private gatherings. 100 Broadway, 342-0425, treshombreschico.com

★ Unwined Kitchen & Bar Unwined offers a diverse selection of wines— including flights—alongside a menu of finedining fare. The restaurant also hosts winemaker dinners and special-release parties.

Also now offers two private banquet rooms and regular live music. 980 Mangrove Ave., 809-2634, unwinedchico.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, winetimechico.com

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★ Madison Bear Garden

Serving “craft beer for everyone, from craft beer beginners to craft beer nerds,” with 40 beers on tap. No food service, but customers are encouraged to bring their own meals or snacks. Open Wed.-Mon., lunch-late. 2201 Pillsbury Road, Ste. 114, 774-2943, thechicotaproom.com

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, madisonbeargarden.com

The Commons Social Empourium Chico’s only pour-your-own beer bar, The Commons sells booze by the ounce—you choose among the many taps flowing with craft beers, ciders and wines. Food trucks serve in the parking lot. 2412 Park Ave., 774-2999, thecommonschico.com

★ The DownLo A sports bar with pub grub and sports on TV, 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. Wednesday is dance night (10 p.m.) and Friday happy hour (4 p.m.) features live traditional Irish music. 337 Main St., 343-7718

★ The Handle Bar Offering a German-inspired pub menu to complement a large selection of specialty craft beers. 2070 E. 20th St., 894-2337, handlebarchico.com

Joe’s Bar 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

★ Oasis Bar & Grill “Chico’s oldest college beer joint” serves up great hand-pressed burgers, munchies and sandwiches and boasts seven pool tables— and regular leagues and tournaments—15 flat-screen TVs and a full bar. 1007 W. First St., 343-4305, oasisbarandgrill.net

★ 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. Opens to the Beach on weekends after 9 p.m. Currently under construction. A patio is coming soon. 177 E. Second St., 895-8817, panamabarcafeinchico.com

702 W. Fifth St., 343-7459, rileysbar.com

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★ Scotty’s Landing

Features half-pound, ground-prime burgers, fresh-cut french fries, killer tots and a full bar. Catering available. 2010 Park Ave., 8933500, parkavepub.net

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, 7102020, scottysontheriver.com

★ Quackers Fire Bar & Grill

The DownLo

A bar with a nice dance floor far from downtown, Quackers serves a full menu of pub-grub favorites. Karaoke and DJ dancing.

Has a spacious billiards room. 968 East Ave., 895-3825

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Inexpensive pub-grub eats along with a full bar at this locally owned student hotspot.

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Lassen Traditional Cidery Small-batch ciders using locally sourced apples and other fruits. Tasting room open Saturdays 2-7 p.m. 26 Bellarmine Court, lassencider.com

Cellar Door Cider streets downtown. Recently refurbished to include large-screen TVs along with the pool tables and other games regulars have grown to love. Now serving pub grub! 191 E. Second St., 898-0630, theubarinchico.com

★ Woodstock’s Pizza 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. Moving to 240 Main St. in the fall, but still taking orders at a table out front of its old space in the meantime. 166 E. Second St., 893-1500, woodstockschico.com

Where both the hard cider and the tasting bar are hand-crafted. Open Saturdays 2-6 p.m. 11 Commerce Court, Ste. 2

Eckert Malting & Brewing Naturally gluten-free rice ales and lagers, malted and brewed with whole rice grain.

Taproom open on Fridays fall-spring. 2280 Ivy St., Ste. 130, 342-2320, eckertmaltingand brewing.com

NorCal Brewing Co. A small brewery with a taproom where you can enjoy the beers they make and get your growler filled to take home. Food trucks on Fridays, outside food welcome any time.

Open Wed.-Sun. 180 Erma Court, Ste. 100, 592-3845, norcalbc.com

★ Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant Bistro fare, world-class ales and lagers and an excellent wine list. The taproom was recently refurbished and boasts a comfortable, expansive patio. 1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739, sierranevada.com

Secret Trail Brewing Co. Over a dozen housemade beers available in the taproom, which features board games and a dog-friendly atmosphere. Food trucks provide the eats. 132 Meyers St., Ste. 120, 487-8151, secrettrailbrewing.com

CLUBBIN’ The Beach 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 Sports Bar and Panama Bar & Cafe. 191 E. Second St., 898-9898, thebeachinchico.com

Crazy Horse Saloon 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

★ Peking Chinese Restaurant A Chinese restaurant by day, Peking transforms into a full-fledged dance venue on Friday nights during BassMint, a weekly EDM showcase. 243 W. Second St., 895-3888

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LIVE MUSIC 1078 Gallery One of Chico’s most beloved arts spaces, the nonprofit 1078 Gallery recently settled into a comfortable space on Park Avenue.

Cool art, fun music, good times. 1710 Park Ave., 433-1043, 1078gallery.org

Blackbird A bustling community space that operates as an anarchist bookstore, coffee shop, art gallery and performance space with live music and more. 1431 Park Ave., 433-1577, facebook.com/blackbirdchico $

El Rey Theater This historic venue has housed a Vaudeville theater, an Elks Lodge and a movie theater.

It is now used for national touring music acts, local events and films. 230 W. Second St., 342-2727, elreychico.com

Lost on Main This bar and nightclub features local acts in addition to bigger-name, dance-friendly touring acts at its spacious downtown location. Also, they have lasers! 319 Main St., 891-1853, lostonmainchico.com

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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 Snoop Dogg all have performed there. 517 Main St., 898-1497, jmaxproductions.net

Sierra Nevada Big Room The world-famous Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is home to a much-loved concert venue—the Big Room. Watch for an eclectic mix of national indie, Americana, rock and folk acts—from Neko Case to Of Montreal—in the state-of-the-art, 350-seat facility. 1075 E. 20th St., 892-4647, sierranevada.com/events

Sierra Nevada Hop Yard During the nonrainy months, head out to the Hop Yard at the brewery, which has been transformed into a playground for adults and children alike (and dogs, too!).

Live music on weekends, plus ticketed shows once a month or so. 1075 E. 20th St., 892-4647, sierranevada.com/events

★ Sipho’s Restaurant & Café

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., 343-4915, themaltesebar.com

Fresh, spicy, healthy Jamaican fare served at an island-style eatery on the edge of town. Vegetarian-friendly. Dine inside or chill out on the patio, where Sipho’s holds monthly all-day reggae concerts and buffets. 1228 Dayton Road, 895-1866, siphosjamaica.com

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Hip downtown coffee shop that transforms into an all-ages venue in the evening, featuring beers on tap and a wide range of rock, indie, jazz, folk and metal music. 188 W. Second St., 487-2634.

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This club inside the Ramada Plaza Hotel serves food, beer, wine and cocktails and typically draws a more mature crowd than the downtown bars.

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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, line dancing and pool tables, too. 379 E. Park Ave., 345-7499, tackleboxchico.com

This card room on the south side of town offers blackjack and casino games, plus beer, wine and pub grub at Angie’s Bar & Grill. 1414 Park Ave., 892-2282, casino99chico.com

Casino Chico Inside Quackers Fire Grill & Bar, this card room boasts a constant rotation of games with varying buy-ins—including “big game” Saturdays. 968 East Ave., 895-3825, casinochico.com

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. 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, featherfallscasino.com

Gold Country Casino A casino boasting 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, 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.

Live music in the recently opened outdoor amphitheatre. 2655 Barham Ave., Corning, ● 528-3500, rollinghillscasino.com

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Saturdays, noon-2 p.m. (get on the mailing list or call ahead for details).

551 Country Drive, 343-8820, thegalleychico.com

Leon Bistro Cooking classes here are led by chef/owner Ann Leon and range in topic from exotic mushrooms to international flavors. Leon demonstrates her cooking techniques while explaining them and other tips and tricks, like how she chooses ingredients. Then you get to eat what she’s created!

Classes max out at 20 participants and reservations are required. 817 Main St., 899-1105, leonbistro.com/ cooking-classes

Rawbar Ever want to learn how to make your own sushi? Rawbar’s got you covered. The chefs walk students through the 101s and the 202s of sushi, or try your hand at Thai cooking or even soups and noodles. Classes fill up, so reserve your spot early. (Rawbar is closed for summer 2019, but will reopen in the fall.) 346 Broadway, 897-0626, rawbarchico.com/classesand-events

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A rotating, roughly bimonthly, prix-fixe dinner with menus based on regions of Italy. Participating restaurants include Christian Michaels Ristorante, Grana and Sicilian Cafe. facebook.com/sonsofitalychico/events

Red Tavern Red Tavern hosts special events about once a month, ranging from winemaker dinners to internationalthemed menus, like a four-course Portuguese dinner with Portuguese wines and live bossa nova music. 1250 Esplanade, 894-3463, redtavern.com/ events

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• Sunday Champagne Brunch • Wine Maker's Dinners and Fun Events such as Spanish Flamenco Nights, Portuguese Dinner and Tastes of France

Proudly owned & operated by Rich & Christine Garcia since November, 2013!

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FALL/WINTER Taste of Chico Perhaps Chico’s biggest foodie event of the year, this annual downtown celebration features live music, art and shopping, along with delicious food and beverages from over a hundred local restaurants, breweries and wineries.

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Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and the California Craft Brewers Association’s celebration of the fall hop harvest, featuring special hop-heavy releases from dozens of the best brewers in the world. Tastings, talks and live music abound. Oct. 19, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co., 1075 E. 20th St., 893-3520, sierranevada.com/event/ hop-harvest-festival/

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The centerpiece event of the annual Farm City Celebration is this free family-friendly harvest festival featuring bee demos, butter churning, antique farm equipment, carriage rides, plus kids’ arts and crafts, a bounce house and more. Nov. 3.

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Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., sibidwellrancho.org

California Nut Festival This annual event celebrates—you guessed it—nuts. And it only makes sense, considering walnuts and almonds are Butte County’s biggest cash crops. Lots of local food, wine and beer booths, plus cooking demos and live music. April 18. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, californianut ● festival.com SAVOR

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Cali’Concept Kitchen

Home of the famous taquito burrito. 429 Ivy St., 892-8176, tacosmary. business.site $

more. Additional pasta menu at East Avenue location. 101 Salem St., 896-1234; and 1354 East Ave., 345-7700, celestinospizza.com $-$$

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Chicago’s Pizza With-a-Twist

Serving up the flavors of Guadalajara, including $1 tacos on Tuesdays and Sundays. Plus, a totally unique outdoor taco grill after 5 p.m. on weekend and Tuesday evenings. 1002 W. Fifth St. 566-7745. $

Chico’s newest pizza joint, Chicago’s Pizza With-a-Twist serves up traditional pies with Indian flavors. Plus, fried chicken! 1008 W. Sacramento Ave., chico.chicagospizzatwist.com $-$$

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Domino’s

Offering tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, sopes and more.

244 Walnut St., 893-8972 $

Taqueria los Amigos Delicious family-style Mexican food on the way to Hamilton City.

Closed Sundays. 3524 Highway 32, 342-9113 $

Taqueria Ramirez Serving up all the classics, from quesadillas to chimichangas. Same owners as the Tacos Ramirez truck on Nord. Inside the liquor store.

1397 Longfellow Ave. $

Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill Guacamole, ceviche, sizzling fajitas, seafood chile rellenos, abundant vegetarian options all hand-made, fresh every day. Award-winning margaritas and over 120 premium tequilas. Sidewalk patio seating and private banquet facility available. 100 Broadway, 342-0425, treshombreschico.com $$

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JT’s Oven Preparing pizza and subs available for pick-up and delivery. 1380 East Ave., 892-1122, jtsoven.com $$

Little Caesars Pizza Pizza, breadsticks and more available for take-out. 598 E. Eighth St., 894-8300; and 118 W. East Ave., 894-5707, 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, maddashpizza.com $

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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, 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; and 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 898-1560, papamurphys.com $$

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Pizzas, pasta, salads, wings and more for take-out or delivery. 2471 Cohasset Road, 894-8888, pizzaguys.com $-$$

Neapolitan-style “farm-to-fire” pizza, with a mobile wood-fire oven. drifterpizza.com $

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Pizza, pasta and wings for take-out or delivery. 1417 Mangrove Ave., 896-1955, pizzahut.com $$

Imaginative Asian-fusion cuisine, specializing in (you guessed it!) dumplings. $

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Fiesta Fresh Grill

Premium specialty pizzas, large selection of toppings for create-yourown pizza, salad bar, wings and appetizers, rotating selection of craft beer and half-pound burgers in select locations. Multiple locations, roundtablepizza.com $$

Serving up fresh grilled food—fast. 521-9267

Woodstock’s Pizza Award-winning pizza, cold beer on tap, fresh salads, appetizers, sandwiches and desserts. Dine in, take-out and delivery. Moving to 240 Main St. in the fall, but still available for take-out or delivery in the old spot in the meantime. 166 E. Second St., 893-1500, woodstockschico.com $$

READYMADE Chico Creek Paleo Co. Premade meals using sustainably raised, grass-fed meats and local produce. Five- and 10-meal plans ($65-$120). Pickups at Upper Park CrossFit. chicocreekpaleoco.com $$

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Fiesta Taco Delicious al pastor, carne asada and pork tacos and burritos. Corner of Nord and West Sacramento avenues. $

Gnarly Deli Decidely unique “sammiches” provide a fusion of flavors. Catering available. $

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. gordo-burrrito.com $

Here Today Coffee Cart For more than 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

Meal kits for people with all manner of diets, from vegan to low-carb to classic. 14 W. Eaton Road, Ste. 160, 715-7205, freshcove.com $-$$

Flavorful barbecue with meats smoked using Sierra Nevada beer barrels. Specializing in beef, chicken and pork on a bun or in a wrap. Plus, melt-in-your-mouth ribs. ikessmokehouse.com $

My Oven’s Meals

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Owned and run by professional chef Mary Chin, My Oven’s Meals offers preprepared farm-to-table meals. Dairy- and gluten-free as well as vegetarian options available. $30 minimum order. myovensmeals.com $$

STREET FOOD BisouBisou Crêpes You can guess what the specialty is here. Delicious, light and always satisfying. Find BisouBisou at the Saturday farmers’ market, Fork in the Road and other community events. $

The Black Kettle Serving up a menu that changes daily and features fresh, local, seasonal ingredients. 354-1013 $

Chicobi’s Fusion cuisine catering and concession truck featuring items like Jamaican jerk chicken tacos and Reuben flatbread pizzas. 828-3161, chicobis.com $

Chico Chamangos Serving a variety of Mexican snacks, from raspados and diablitos to tostilocos and their namesake frozen chamango drinks. $

Crispy Eggroll Naturally, egg rolls are the staple here. Menu also includes Hmong sausage and rice, curry noodles and stir fry. 354-8155 $

Cupcake Crusader Delicious cupcakes—in unique flavors as well as childhood favorites— made fresh and to order. thecupcakecrusader.com $

Food truck and catering service featuring pizza, plus wraps, salads and drinks. $

The Lamb & the Wolf This food truck run by Greek chef and world pizza competition winner Michael Athanasopoulos specializes in gyros, apps like spanakopita and hummus and the infamous pizza cone. 966-7351 $$

The Lunch Box & Lemonade Stand This mobile kitchen serves up a selection of sandwiches alongside made-in-your-cup fresh lemonades, teas and tea infusions. $

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 $

Mayhem Gourmet Grilled Cheese Exactly what its name implies—grilled, melty, cheesy goodness.

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Mi Taquito Grill Mi Taquito Grill serves up fresh, traditional Mexican fare, including burritos, tacos and burrito bowls. Nice covered seating area.

3005 Esplanade. mitaquitogrill.com $

Oshio Teriyaki Killer Korean food, fresh, delicious and served with a smile.

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Truckaroni The Range Food Truck Their motto is, “Local, Fresh, Different, Delicious!” Started by a farming couple with a rotating menu based on what’s fresh now, from chorizo sandwiches to fajita burgers. Different, indeed. 701-2846, therangefoodtruck.com $

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Offering a menu of Italian goodness. Must try the mac and cheese.

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Tacos el Pinolero Featuring tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tostadas and tortas. Cash only.

275 E. Park Ave.; and 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 $

Tacos Super Tonaya Known for their friendly service, the folks at Tacos Super Tonaya serve up fresh, authentic Mexican flavors (so spicy means spicy!).

Try the chicken quesadilla, the carne asada torta or the lengua taco.

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Country Morning Bakery & Café Cozy breakfast and lunch restaurant featuring delicious house-baked breads, pies, muffins and cinnamon rolls. Closed Sunday and Monday.

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Denine’s Cupcakes Specializing in “flavorful, pure cupcakes.” 116 Broadway, 809-4086. $

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termilk donut. 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 $

tasty and healthful fruit and vegetable juice blends high in nutritional value while also affordable and convenient. 220 Broadway, 566-3466, livelifejuiceco.com $

Lovely Layers Cakery

Frozen yogurt and gelato, plust boba tea. 1380 East Ave., 345-7626 $

Freshly baked cupcakes and cookies available daily. Made-to-order specialty cakes and wedding cakes. Dozens of flavors on a monthly rotating menu—just get there early, as they sometimes sell out. Open Tuesday-Saturday. 131 Meyers St., Ste. 120, 828-9931, lovelylayers cakery.com $

Helen’s Donut Nook

Midnite Munchies

Gelayo Frozen Yogurt & Gelato

Serving fresh donuts and coffee daily until 2 p.m. 807 Main St., 343-4031 $

Insomnia Cookies A variety of cookie flavors, served warm, with or without ice cream. Yum. 305 Main St., 364-5220, insomniacookies.com

Jamba Juice Fresh juices and smoothies with vitamin enhancers, plus nutritious breads and wheat grass. Multiple locations, jambajuice.com $

The Joker’s Bakery Gourmet, unique and artisanal cheesecakes, with 16 flavors and additional seasonal ones. Store open by appointment only. Order by phone or online. 917-885-8014, 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. Three locations: 300 Broadway, 899-9580; 1722 Mangrove Ave., 899-0484; and 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Ste. 450, jonandbons.com $

Krispy Kreme Serving donuts and coffee. 2060 Business Lane, 891-3492, krispykreme.com $

La Flor de Michoacán Palatería y Nevería

Cookies, brownies, milk—everything you’re craving at midnight but don’t have the energy to bake yourself. Delivers 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Mon.Sat., midnite-munchies.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, mimsbakery.com $

See’s Candies All your classic See’s favorites. Yum! 1947 E. 20th St., 891-3384, sees.com $

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; and 1950 E. 20th St. (inside Chico Mall), 342-7163, shuberts.com $

Sweet Chico Confections An old-fashioned candy store with more than 5,000 treats, including gelatos and sorbettos. 121 W. Third St., 332-9866, sweetchico.com $

Tin Roof Bakery & Café

A Mexican ice cream shop with many flavors and toppings, plus other sweet treats. Three locations: 1080 W. Sacramento Ave., Ste. C; 1354 East Ave.; 893-9999; and 668 Mangrove Ave., lafloricecream.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, tinroofbakeryandcafe.com $

Live Life Juice Co.

Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery

Recently relocated to the heart of downtown, the sisters who run Live Life Juice Co. offer up pure, fresh juice and elixirs daily. Wonderfully

Serving fine pastries, specialty cakes and pies from scratch, as well as cookies and cupcakes. 130 Main St., 895-3866, uppercrustchico.com $ l

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INDEX 1078 Gallery ......................................24 5th Street Steakhouse................. 17, 20 Aca Taco ............................................19 Ali Baba ..............................................18 The Allies Pub ....................................23 Alpaca Bob’s Sandwich Adventures .....12 Amigos de Acapulco ............................19 Angie’s Bar and Grill ...........................19 Aonami Sustainable Sushi.....................8 Applebee’s Grill & Bar ........................13 Argus Bar + Patio .............................20 Aztlan Mexican Food............................19 B Street Public House.................. 13, 20 Bacio Catering, Carry Out & Biz Box ...........................................13 The Banshee .................................12, 21 Baskin-Robbins ..................................32 Basque Norte .....................................17 The Beach .........................................23 Beach Hut Deli ....................................12 Beatniks Coffee House & Breakfast Joint ..............................11 Bellachino’s Espresso & Panini Café ...13 Bella’s Sports Pub ..............................21 Bidwell Bar & Grill ..............................13 Bidwell Park Pizza .............................. 30 Bidwell Perk ........................................15 Big Al’s Drive In ..................................12 Big Chico Burger ................................12 Big Hot Crab ......................................13 Big Tuna Sushi Bistro ..........................8 Bill’s Towne Lounge ............................13 BisouBisou Crêpes ..............................31 Blackbird ..................................... 15, 24 The Black Kettle .................................31 Boba Stop............................................8 Boba TeaLicious ...................................8 Brave Coffee.......................................15 The Brew Ketlle ..................................21 Broadway Heights California Cuisine ...13 Broadway Market & Deli .....................8 Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works .............11 Buffalo Wild Wings ..............................21 Burger Hut Burgers ...........................12 Burgers & Brew...........................12, 21

Burrito Bandito ...................................19 The Buzz .............................................11 Café Coda ...........................................11 Cafe Petra Mediterranean Cuisine .......15 Cali’Concept Kitchen .......................... 30 California Pasta Productions ...............18 Cal Java Coffee Roasters ...................15 Casa Ramos .......................................19 Casino 99 ..........................................24 Casino Chico ......................................24 Celestino’s New York Pizza................. 30 Cellar Door Cider ...............................23 Chada Thai Cuisine ...............................9 Chan Pheng’s Mandarin Cuisine............9 The Cheesesteak Shop ........................12 Chicago’s Pizza With-a-Twist ............. 30 Chicobi’s .............................................31 Chico Chamangos................................31 Chico Coffee Co. .................................17 Chico Chuckwagon ..............................31 Chico Locker & Sausage Co. ..............12 Chico Creek Paleo Co. .........................31 Chico Taproom...................................22 Chili’s Grill & Bar ................................13 China House .........................................9 Chipotle Mexican Grill ..........................19 Christian Michaels Ristorante....... 17, 20 Cinful Desserts ..................................32 CJ’s Last Chance Diner ......................13 Cocodine Thai Cuisine...........................9 Coco’s Ramen ......................................9 Code 3 Coffee ....................................17 Coffee Ranch ......................................17 Cold Stone Creamery .........................32 The Commons Social Empourium ........22 The Cookie Shoppe ............................32 Country Morning Bakery & Cafe .......32 Country Waffles ..................................10 Cozy Diner ..........................................17 Crazy Horse Saloon ...........................23 Crispy Eggroll .....................................31 Crush........................................... 18, 20 Cupcake Crusader ..............................31 Diamond Steakhouse.................... 17, 20 Denine’s Cupcakes .............................32

Denny’s ..............................................17 The Dog House ...................................12 Domino’s............................................ 30 Donut Nook........................................32 Donut Wheel ...................................... 33 The DownLo .......................................22 Drifter Pizza........................................31 Drunken Dumpling...............................31 Duffy’s Tavern ...................................22 Dutch Bros. ........................................17 Eckert Malting & Brewing .................23 Egg Roll King .......................................9 El Guayacan ........................................19 El Patron Taqueria ..............................19 El Rey Mexican Grill ............................19 El Rey Theatre ...................................24 Everyday Vietnamese Cuisine ...............9 Farmer’s Skillet...................................11 Farm Star Pizza ................................. 30 Fast Eddie’s ........................................12 Feather Falls Casino ...........................24 Fiesta Fresh Grill .................................31 Fiesta Taco .........................................31 Foodie Cafe .........................................13 Franky’s Pizzeria & Lounge ......... 18, 20 Fresh Cove..........................................31 Fresh Twisted Cafe .............................13 Gelayo Frozen Yogurt & Gelato.......... 33 Gen Kai Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Bar ........................................9 Ginger’s Chinese Restaurant................9 Gnarly Deli ..........................................31 Gogi’s Café .........................................18 Gold Country Casino...........................24 Gordo Burrito ...............................19, 31 Grana Wood Fired Foods .....................18 The Grateful Bean...............................17 Great Harvest Bread Co. ....................13 Great Northern ...................................17 Halo Hawaiian BBQ & Poke Bar...........9 The Handle Bar ............................ 13, 22 Happy Garden ......................................9 Has Beens Creekside ..........................17 Helen’s Donut Nook ........................... 33 Here Today Coffee Cart ......................31

Hudson’s Gastropub ...........................13 Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q .......................9 I Fish Poke Bar Thai Kitchen ................9 IHOP ...................................................17 Ike’s Place ..........................................12 Ike’s Smokehouse ...............................31 Inday’s Filipino Food ............................18 Inferno Wood-Fired Pizza ....................31 Insomnia Cookies ............................... 33 Italian Cottage Restaurant ............ 11, 18 Izakaya Ichiban ....................................9 Jack’s Family Restaurant ...................18 Jamba Juice ...................................... 33 Japanese Blossoms .............................9 Java Detour........................................17 Jersey Mike’s Subs ............................12 Joe’s Bar ..........................................22 The Joker’s Bakery ........................... 33 Jon & Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe.............. 33 JT’s Oven .......................................... 30 Kalico Kitchen .....................................18 Kathy’s Deli ........................................12 Kinder’s Custom Meats & Deli ............12 Kiwi Blast Frozen Yogurt.................... 33 Kona’s ................................................12 Krispy Kreme..................................... 33 Kwando Buffet ....................................10 The Lab Bar & Grill ............................13 La Cocina Economica...........................19 La Comida ...........................................19 La Familia Restaurant .........................19 La Flor de Michoacán ......................... 33 La Hacienda ........................................19 The Lamb & the Wolf ........................31 LaRocca Vineyards Organic Wine Tasting Room ............................20 La Salles ...................................... 15, 20 Lassen Traditional Cidery ...................23 Las Tapatias ......................................19 Leon Bistro .........................................17 Little Caesar’s Pizza ........................... 30 Live Life Juice Co ............................... 33 Logan’s Roadhouse.............................15 Los Arcos ...........................................19 The Lost Dutchman Taproom ..............21 Lost on Main ......................................24 Lovely Layers Cakery. ........................ 33 Lucky Poke. ........................................10 The Lunch Box & Lemonade Stand .....31 Mad Dash Pizza.................................. 30 Madison Bear Garden .................. 15, 22

Main Street Pizzeria ........................... 30 Maltese Bar & Tap Room ..................24 Maria’s Gone Tamales.........................31 Mariscos la Costa Mexican Seafood Grill ...................................... 30 Mayhem Gourmet Grilled Cheese .........31 Mekkala Thai Cuisine ...........................10 Midnite Munchies ............................... 33 Mim’s Bakery .................................... 33 Mi Taquito Grill....................................31 MOD Pizza .......................................... 30 Momona Noodles & Bao .....................10 Mom’s ................................................11 Mondo’s Café......................................17 Morning Thunder Café ........................11 Mountain Mike’s Pizza ........................ 30 My Oven’s Meals .................................31 Naked Lounge .............................. 17, 24 Nash’s Restaurant ........................ 11, 17 Nobby’s ..............................................12 Noodle House.......................................9 NorCal Brewing Co.............................23 Oasis Bar & Grill ......................... 12, 22 Ojiya Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar .......................................10 Old Barn Kitchen .................................11 Olive Garden........................................18 OM Foods ...........................................15 Oshio Teriyaki .....................................31 Outback Steakhouse ...........................15 Panama Bar & Café ..........................22 Panera Bread .....................................15 Panda Express ....................................10 Papa Murphy’s Take ’n’ Bake Pizza ... 30 Park Avenue Pub ...............................22 Parkside Tap House ....................15, 21 Peking Chinese Restaurant .......... 10, 23 Peet’s Coffee & Tea ...........................17 Pelican’s Roost Chowder House ..........15 Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine .............10 Pho C & C ..........................................10 Pho Le/Wild Casian .............................10 The Pita Pit.........................................12 Pizza Guys ..........................................31 Pizza Hut.............................................31 Pizza Riot ............................................31 Pluto’s ................................................13 Pop’s Pizza ........................................ 30 The Pour House ............................15, 21 Priya Indian Cuisine .............................18

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Coffee Roasters Since 1976 Hot & Cold Beverages • Fresh Baked Goods Wholesale & Retail Bulk Coffee & Teas • Catering 1903 PaRk ave | 345–7787 Baciochico.com mon–fRi 11am to 7Pm

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Quackers Fire Bar & Grill ............................................... 22 Ramada Plaza Restaurant & Lounge .............................. 24 The Range ..................................................................... 32 The Rawbar .....................................................................10 Red Lobster .....................................................................15 Red Tavern ......................................................................17 Ricardo’s Mexican Cocina ............................................... 30 Rice Bowl.........................................................................10 Riley’s Bar & Grill........................................................... 22 Rolling Hills Casino .......................................................... 24 The Roost Café ................................................................12 Roots Catering ................................................................18 Round Table Pizza ............................................................31 Russell’s Sunrise Cafe .....................................................18 S&S Barbeque & Deli ......................................................12 Scotty’s Landing ....................................................... 15, 22 Secret Trail Brewing Co. ................................................. 23 See’s Candies ................................................................. 33 Senator Theatre ............................................................. 24 Shubert’s Ice Cream & Candy ........................................ 33 Sicilian Café .....................................................................18 Sierra Nevada Big Room................................................. 24 Sierra Nevada Hop Yard ................................................. 24 Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant ......................17, 23 Sin of Cortez....................................................................12 Sipho’s Restaurant & Café ....................................... 18, 24 Slyderz Grill..................................................................... 32 Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ ...........................................................12 Sol Mexican Grill ............................................................. 30 Speedy Burrito Mexican Grill ........................................... 30 Spiteri’s Delicatessen.......................................................12 Starbucks ........................................................................17 Studio Inn Cocktail Lounge .............................................. 22 SubStation Deli ................................................................12 Sushi King & Boba Tea Zone ...........................................10 Sweet Chico Confections ................................................. 33 T. Tea Bar & Fusion Cafe ................................................15 Tackle Box Bar & Grill.................................................... 24 Tacos el Grullense........................................................... 32 Tacos el Paisa ................................................................ 32 Tacos el Pinolero ............................................................ 32 Tacos el Tapatio ............................................................. 32 Tacos Mary .................................................................... 30 Tacos Pepe ..................................................................... 30 Tacos Puerto Vallarta ..................................................... 32 Tacos Ramirez ................................................................ 32 Tacos Super Tonaya ....................................................... 32 Tacos Tonaya #2 ........................................................... 30 The Taco Truck .............................................................. 32 Taj Indian Cuisine .............................................................18 Taps Bar & Grill .............................................................21 Taqueria los Amigos ....................................................... 30 Taqueria Ramierez .......................................................... 30 Tender Loving Coffee .......................................................17 Teriyaki House .................................................................10 Thai Basil .........................................................................10 Thai Express ....................................................................10 Tin Roof Bakery & Café ........................................... 15, 33 Togo’s .............................................................................12 Tong Fong Low ................................................................10 Tres Hombres Long Bar & Grill .................................21, 30 Truckaroni ...................................................................... 32 University Sports Bar ..................................................... 22 Unwined Kitchen & Bar ............................................. 17, 21 Upper Crust Bakery & Eatery .................................. 15, 33 Urban Fresh Fuel ............................................................17 Vietnam Bistro ................................................................ 11 Wander ........................................................................... 32 The Winchester Goose .................................................... 23 Windy’s Chinese Restaurant ............................................. 11 Wine Time .................................................................. 17, 21 Wingstop .........................................................................12 Wok ‘n’ Roll .....................................................................10 Woodstock’s Pizza .....................................................23, 31 Yony’s Roasted Corn ...................................................... 32 Zot’s Hot Dogs ................................................................12

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