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Chico · Issue Nº 3
The Best Morning You Can Have 12 Miles East of Chico
I've made the drive to Sierra Cascade Blueberry Farm every summer for a few years now. This year Denise came with me. Certified organic, $6.50 a pound, cash only — picking starts at 7 a.m.
Chico Paper Company Has Been Framing This Town for 46 Years
At 4th and Broadway, Chico Paper Company is a working gallery and a serious framing shop — run by people who actually know every artist on the wall.
Sometimes the best office is a neighborhood coffee shop!
When I need a change of scenery, Daycamp Coffee in Meriam Park is one of my go-to spots — great coffee, good food, and an upstairs area that's perfect for getting things done.
Meet the Chico Crew That Shows Up, Suits Up, and Clears It Out
Andrew Haskins and his NorCal Trash Pandas team handle the jobs nobody else wants — hoarder houses, hazmat cleanouts, massive commercial hauls — same-day, seven days a week across Butte County.
The Prettiest Drinks in My Fridge Right Now.
Two locations, a farmers market presence, 100% organic cold-pressed juices, and housemade açaí bowls — Live Life Juice Co. fits right into the feel of Chico.
Dinner, drinks, friends, and the big game—all on one patio!
On East Ave, Pour House has an outdoor bar setup that does everything right — soccer on a wall-sized screen, solid drinks, and food worth staying for.
Made in Chico: Where Every Shelf is Connected to our Community
127 W 3rd St is where you go when you want something that actually means something. Made in Chico carries locally made goods from vetted artists — pottery, jewelry, candles, and a food section that tells the North Valley story.
Pasha: You'll Come for the Rugs. You'll Stay for the Stories.
Hasan & Jale Safak have built something rare at 212 Main St — a shop where every rug carries a story, a technique, and in some cases, a century of history.
The Date Night We Didn't Know We Needed: Perspire Sauna in Chico
Full-spectrum infrared, red light therapy, halotherapy — and iced towels waiting on the other side. My husband and I tried Perspire Sauna Studio on the Esplanade. Here's my honest take.
Fresh Bread, Local Honey, and Beautiful Bouquets Make Any Saturday Morning Better!
Every Saturday at 2nd & Wall, the Chico Certified Farmers Market draws the best local growers and makers in the region. Here's why I never miss it.
Bodega Slice Shop: Your Pizza Standards Are About to Change
Bodega Slice Shop at 148 Main Street serves honest New York-style pizza by the slice — giant pies, serious crust, and a lemon trick you'll want to try.