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
Your Kids’ Favorite TV Dinner is on the Recall List in WA, OR, CA
You know what they never recall? Stuff you never eat.
Well, maybe they do and you never notice as you're not affected but when it's you or your kids you definitely take notice and this is one of those cases where even though it's something I don't eat for myself, it is something my kids love so I gotta make sure as well...
There’s a Place in Yakima with Wonton Ramen Soup You Need to Try
To me, fall is soup season. Bring in all the soups. I want my glasses to fog and my soul to be warm with all of these exciting flavors in easy-to-manage form. Soup is often regarded as a side or even an option with your entre but I believe soup has ever right to be a main course along with anything else...
You Drive By this Cozy Cafe in Yakima Every Day. Let’s Go In
Yakima has so many places to grab a quick bite with friends or just by yourself in the comfort of your own life or even a place to grab lunch needing a chance of scenery from work. This place should be high on that list. I bet you drive by this place all the time and you never thought to step inside...
Believe it or Not, WA is One of the Best States for Teen Drivers
You see those teen drivers on our roads and what's the first thing you do? Avoid them at all costs? Take a different road because you don't trust them? Well, as it turns out, Washington State is one of the best states for teen drivers.
I know...
This WA Italian Restaurant has Pancake Spaghetti on the Menu
We found ourselves in a new Italian restaurant over the weekend and had a great time. It was during brunch so they handed us a brunch menu to look over. Though I ordered something else for myself, what caught my eye was something fun-sounding on the kid's menu -- Pancake Spaghetti...
This WA Restaurant is So Elegant the Toilets are Black
Talk about fancy!
I popped in a restaurant the other day and one of my kids exclaimed that the toilets were black. That's something unique enough to mention to me so, after a short while, I decided to visit the restroom and see for myself...
Mom’s Dishes in Yakima Provides Authentic Vietnamese with Wonderful Dining Experience
Mom's Dishes is set to do their grand opening sometime early September. In the meantime, they are open for business with a few menu items not yet available, but still have plenty to choose from. I decided to check them out. I'm glad I did...
One of the Best Breweries in the Nation is Located in Washington State
And no reason why not.
I'm actually a little surprised that Washington State didn't have more breweries listed, but this list came from Untappd so it's only based on those who actually use the app. Maybe those of us in Eastern Washington are enjoying our beer too much to bother leaving a review on a social app for beer...
This Place in WA is Moving to a 32-Hour Work Week Without Lowering Pay
Imagine if every weekend was a 3-day weekend. Well, if you're a government employee in this area of Washington State, that dreams is about to be a reality.
Grow up, get a good job, get married, have children. This is the American Dream and a reality for many. You slave away for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week, living for the weekend so you can spend quality time with loved ones only to reset and do
This WA Pub Lets You Play with Puppies While Enjoying a Cold Drink
I've heard of the cat cafes they have in Seattle, but this sounds even better, in my opinion. There's a pub or bar or taproom (whatever you wanna call it) where you can grab a Pacific Northwest craft ale while playing with puppies. Sounds like the best of both worlds...
Little-Known Regional Dish is Yakima’s Best Kept Secret
One of my favorite things to do when I travel is experience all of the regional dishes that most people outside of that area wouldn't know about. If you find yourself in St. Louis, they have items on the menu like Toasted Ravioli, Ooey Gooey Butter Cake and Provel cheese...
California Has 5 of the Rudest Cities in the US
Leave it to California to hog so much of this list so that other states aren't even represented.
Business Insider recently posted a list of the 50 Rudest Cities in the United States. You'd figure one city per state, but that's not at all the case...