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
Some of the Best Doughnuts in Yakima are Only Served This Time of Year
There's something about warm doughnuts during the fall that warms your entire soul. Although Yakima has a few great places to grab doughnuts there's something about these homemade doughnuts shown in the photo that reminds me that Halloween is coming up and we're in the middle of fall.
Oh, the Fun You’ll Have at Curfman’s Massive Corn Maze [PHOTOS]
My kids and I had the most wonderful time at Curfman's Massive Corn Maze in Toppenish. Don't let the name fool you. I mean, yes, they do have a massive corn maze but they have so many more activities while you're there, too.
Abby’s Pizza is Hooking Up Children with a Free Kid’s Pizza on Halloween
Abby's is a great place in Yakima for the entire family to grab some great food and enjoy themselves. They even have a nice ol' school arcade in the back! As per tradition, on Halloween, if a child shows up in costume on Halloween they'll get the hookup...
What New Business is Returning to Yakima? Let’s Try and Guess
Hogback Development has been rocking it in the Yakima Valley! So many great businesses opening up in town with huge thanks to them and all their hard work. Their Facebook page is pretty active with what's coming and even teasing future establishments...
Chicken and Waffle Sandwich is as Delightful as it Sounds
I had some friends in town from Seattle over the weekend. I showed them around Yakima, pointed out the schools, the hills, the mountains -- grab a drink from Bale Breaker. Y'know, usual tourist stuff. When it came time to eat they wanted something close to the hotel so Second Street Grill seems…
Challenging Sea Galley’s ‘Best Mozzarella Sticks in Town’ Claim to the Test
I have a child who loves Mozzarella sticks. I mean, who doesn't?! Any time we're at a restaurant that features them on the menu they ask to order them as an appetizer every time. Although Yakima has some great ones in town, so far their favorite is the mozzarella sticks from Olive Garden..…
Las 3 Aguilas Mexican Restaurant Opening Soon in Yakima
Does Yakima need more Mexican restaurants? I say YES. Yes, of course. The more the merrier. In a time when some businesses are closing, it's nice to see new businesses opening up.
Homespun Crafters Bazaar Coming to Yakima October 30
The people who put on the awesome flea market earlier this year are doing another fun event and all for a great cause.
Yakima’s New ‘Bag Tax’ isn’t as Big of an Issue as Most Make it
I stopped by a store early morning on October 1st and heard a new question I haven't heard in Yakima. The cashier asked, "would you like to purchase our bags for 8 cents each?" I never did get in the habit of bringing my own bags like many do as I re-use the plastic bags for m…
What the Elf? Delicious Hot Cocoa Cereal is Coming This Holiday Season
I love breakfast cereal and always have. As a kid eating my Smurf Berry Crunch to now as a grown human being and enjoying my Apple Jacks, we always have a nice variety in our home. I'm always curious on the new cereals coming out and, as it turns out, the popular Elf on the Shelf has expanded from a…
Aldi is a Unique Shopping Experience and Yakima Needs One Now
I've heard of differences between our grocery employees in the United States and how they differ from those who work in the UK. They seem to be doing a few things I'd love to see implemented here in the states which I'll go over in a bit...
Want Something New? Try the Cauliflower Wings from Buffalo Wild Wings
Oh, how fate points us in various directions and what we do with the situation we're given. My kids and I decided to go out to eat but the place we had in mind was closed. Since we were in Union Gap, we figured Buffalo Wild Wings was a place we could all agree on and it's been a while sinc…