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
I Paid $25 For This Breakfast Cereal from Dominique Ansel [TASTE TEST]
I've always been a fan of breakfast cereal ever since I can remember. It was something easy to make myself, didn't involve using the oven which I was scared of as a kid and was pretty cheap. Even now that I have my own kids I still find myself enjoying a bowl of cereal more than maybe I should. When I saw this fancy cereal I knew I had to try it.
Some of the Best Chicken Nuggets in Yakima are Found at a Peculiar Place
One of my kids had a hankerin' to go to a certain place in town. It's a place we hadn't been to since before the pandemic so figured it was high time we went as it's a place I enjoy, myself. As I was taking my son around to make his selection he noticed a very familiar item...
The Zombie Dog is a Twist on the Cheese Zombie I’ve Been Waiting For
If you grew up in Yakima, especially in the public schools, I'm sure you don't need me to tell you what a Cheese Zombie is. It's a cheese sandwich like no other. Tons of cheese in the middle of doughy baked bread. It's comfort food, it warms you to the soul, it's a trip down nostalgia lane and it just tastes great...
Toys R Us is Back in Yakima… Kinda
Since the late 90's, Toys R Us was the ultimate store to go to for all your Christmas shopping for kids of all ages, including grown up kids like myself. It was a sad day in America when Toys R Us decided to close but not all is lost. There are pop-up locations for Toys R Us sprinkled throughout the US, including one right here in Yakima.
Get Your Free At-Home Covid Tests for Families in Yakima
Covid tests are done in several places around the Yakima valley. Often time you need to make an appointment or stand in line for a long time. Other times you can simply walk into a drug store and purchase an at-home kit for a good sum of money (almost $30 for two test kits) for the rapid test but sometimes it's the best way. The state of Washington is offering these at-home test kids for covid fre
Hogback Basically Confirms Chipotle is Coming Back to Yakima
Yakima had a Chipotle Mexican Grill... once. It didn't last too long, closing in 2018. It was a sad day for many as so many in town were a fan of Chipotle and their menu selections and fast, casual experience at their restaurant. Fans have been wanting it to return and, as it turns out, that's exactly what looks like will happen...
Is Del Taco Coming to Yakima Now that Jack in the Box Owns Them?
There was news earlier in the day that Del Taco was acquired by Jack in the Box to the tune of about $575 million. That's a whole lot of tacos! Though we in Yakima are very familiar with Jack in the Box, Del Taco is another chain we don't have here in Yakima. Is it coming sometime in the future?
Cheese Junkies Has a Fun Burger Where the Bun is Made of Mac and Cheese
I like cheese on everything. My burgers, my sandwiches, my crackers - if there's an option for cheese I'm all for it. That's why I was so excited to hear Yakima was getting a restaurant where cheese would be the key ingredient to so many dishes. I stopped by there for the first time and this one stood out to me on the menu.
Whimsical! See Real Reindeer in Yakima on December 7
This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for many in the Yakima Valley.
Coastal Farm and Ranch teamed up with Purina to bring Santa's reindeer to Yakima on Tuesday, December 7th. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. you can swing by Coastal Farm and Ranch for this free event to see the reindeer while enjoying hot cocoa and candy canes...
No Need to Travel to New Orleans When We Have Beignets Right Here in Yakima
I'm a big fan of food trucks. Yakima has several great options for food but when I noticed one that happen to have had beignets I got excited.
The Best Hot Chocolate in the World is Found in Yakima, Not Switzerland
As these days get colder it's nice to find something warm to put in your belly. Many opt for coffee or, during the holiday season might go for warm cider. Me? I'm all about hot chocolate as my go-to warm drink of choice. I was at a local cafe in Yakima when I saw someone drinking this monstrosity...
After 40 Years, Yakima’s Favorite Christmas Display is Retiring for Good
For multiple generations, there was one Christmas display that everyone seemed to make a tradition out of attending. This beautiful house on 62nd would have lights, decorations, displays and so many more -- a true Winter Wonderland. Unfortunately they announced that they are no longer doing this Yakima tradition. However, you can pick it back up as they're selling the lot.