How're ya feelin'? I was born and raised right here in Yakima. Though I moved away for about 10 years I found my way back and glad I did. I love to cheerlead new restaurants and businesses coming to town. Also a fan of craft beer, being we live in the hop capital of the world. #ShopLocal #DrinkLocal I have three amazing kids, love breakfast cereal and am a huge retro gamer. I love new video games, too, but have a deep appreciation for the classics on systems like NES and Sega Genesis.
John Riggs
Do You Think Shake Shack Would Do Well in Yakima?
How many burger places does Yakima already have? The answer is a lot. But that's not stopping anyone from wishing we may get a Shake Shack in the future. Not to say we won't ever, though it may seem a little unlikely, but far weirder things have happened in our humble town so you never know...
Old Spaghetti Factory is a Must-Eat Place We Need in Yakima
It wasn't all the time, but many of us who would visit Seattle might find ourselves at a restaurant called the Old Spaghetti Factory. Don't let the name fool you, they have other Italian dishes on the menu as well. This place was a tradition for most, I would say especially in Seattle after walking the pier all day or visiting Pike Place Market since it was down by the waterfront...
Spokane is Home to One of the Best Toy Stores in the Northwest
The next time you happen to find yourself in Spokane, Washington, and happen to be walking around the fun downtown area at Riverfront Park (y'know, the area with that giant Radio Flyer wagon in the park) you'll find an awesome store called Boo Radley's...
What is This Delectable Japanese Dish and Where Can You Find It in Yakima?
The other day my sister was visiting Yakima. We decided to go out and was brought up we could visit a favorite place of many, Kyoto's Sushi and Steakhouse on 24th and Nob Hill. It's a 'can't-go-wrong' restaurant in town for us that has something everyone likes from our family...
Yakima’s Night Sky Lit Up with Rare, Aurora-Like Phenomenon [PHOTOS]
Well, here's mother nature, again, thinking Washington is more north than it is and I'm all for it. Not too long ago we could see the northern lights in our backyard and this time around keen observers witnessed something that's rare in any part of the world...
West Valley Youth Rummage Sale Happening Saturday, March 25
The best way to kick off spring is a good ol' fashioned rummage sale and nobody does it better in the Yakima Valley than West Valley Youth at the West Valley Church on 72nd and Nob Hill.
These are always a great turn out and this year they have a great cause, too...
There’s a Restaurant in Portland that makes Handcrafted Pasta
There's a pasta restaurant in Portland that you simply must try the next time you happen to be in the area.
This place is called Handcrafted Pasta in old town Portland -- that kind of downtown-y trendy area of Portland with the sign and all that...
Sorry Italy but Yakima has the Best Italian Sandwich in the World
Yakima has no lack of great food options. If you're looking for great cuts of steak, authentic Mexican food, great drinks or any of those 'farm-to-fork' options, Yakima has you covered.
I was at a local restaurant when I decided to order something new compared to the thing I typically order...
Shredded Wheat Really Shreds? Cereal Recall Due to Metal Shavings in US
It's time for another round of food recalls and this one hits home as I love snacks and cereal. The Catalina company, Catalina Snacks, has issued a recall on 7 items due to foreign materials, one being metal.
No, you won't find Metallica as your free prize inside your cereal...
Aliens will Take Over the World on March 23 According to TikTok Time Traveler
Welp! We had a good run on this planet but it's time to see what comes next for us as, according to Eno Alaric, a self-proclaimed time traveler who posts updates and world news events on TikTok, aliens are set to arrive to our Earth.
March 23: The Arrival
Many of his other predictions are waiting for a global champion to save us...