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IKE’S QUARTER CAFE
Ike’s serves organic New Orleans style cuisine with an upbeat twist and something for everyone. Menu items include classics such as Jambalaya, including a vegetarian version; bumbo, blackened catfish and po’ boy sandwiches. Ike’s burgers also are famous, made from naturally raised beef.
Open Mon.-Wed., thurs, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Fri-Sun, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., closed Tuesday; Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner all day. 401 Commercial St., NC. 265-6138 IkesQuarterCafe.com
BRIARPATCH CO-OP NATURAL FOODS COMMUNITY MARKET
Breakfast, lunch and dinner: hot soups, entrees, salad bar, wraps, sandwiches, burritos, burgers and more. Meat, vegetarian, vegan, glutten-free and raw dishes using organic or natural ingredients. Open 7 days, 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Breakfast Mon.-Fri., 7-10 a.m. 290 Sierra College Dr., GV. 272-5333 Briarpatch.Coop
SUMMER THYME’S
Gourmet natural food restaurant specializing in bakery, deli and espresso. A warm place where friends gather to meet and enjoy healthy food and conversation. Order the awesome muffins en masse for meetings and special gatherings. Local artists rotate exhibits in their gallery. Check out the website for recipies. Music, Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Mon.-Sat. 6 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 421 Colfax Avenue, GV. 273-2904 SummerThymes.com
Starting with the best ingredients and using labor-intensive methods we create fine, handcrafted breads, pastries, cakes, soups, sandwiches, and beverages. 109 Neal Street, Grass Valley, CA -(530) 477-2253, 999 Sutton Way, Grass Valley, CA - (530) 272-2043. Flour Garden Cafe
MATTEO’S PUBLIC
“It’s pub-o-licious!” Family friendly eatery offers pub snacks to full entrees including Gnarly Garlic Fries, Wily Wonderful Wings, salad bar stocked with locally grown, organic items, fish and chips, Stinky Mac & Cheese, homemade desserts. Wine, specialty micro-brews. Rotating art exhibits. Live music Thurs.-Sun. Indoor and outdoor dining. Open Wed.-Thurs., Sun. noon-9:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. noon-midnight 300 Commercial St., NC. 265-0782 MatteosPublic.com
DIEGO’S
Our vision is to provide a comfortable, friendly, neighborhood cafe where our guests enjoy Latin flavors of the Central and South Americas in their traditional style. Diego’s recipes are freshly made, from the warm home-made bread that starts your experience, to the guacamole, salsas & sauces that accompany your meal. We consciously source quality local products that are friendly to our environment…this includes free-range, naturally raised meats without antibiotics or hormones, as well as wild-caught fish that are not endangered from over-fishing. We also purchase organic produce whenever possible….SALUD!! 217 Colfax Avenue • Grass Valley, CA 95945 – (530) 477-1460
OLD 5 MILE HOUSE
Five minutes outside of Nevada City, this re-opened restaurant serves tasty roadhouse eats from around the world. House specialities: Argentine-style churasco-fired skirt steak, Tankara tandori shrimp, plus standbys like smoked ribs, grilled fresh veggie 3-cheese lasagna and pizzas from a stone hearth oven. Full bar with unique micro-brews. Live music Tues.-Thurs. Indoor and outdoor dining. Open Tues.Sun. 12-9 p.m. 18851 State Hwy. 20, NC. 265-5155 TheOldFiveMileHouse.com
SOPA THAI
Family owned and operated restaurant. Authentic decor sets the mood. Patio dining available during the warmer weather. Extensive menu for entrees. The chef also prepares the level of spice to your taste, from Thai chili hot to mild. Favorite dishes include mango red curry and pineapple fried rice. 312-316 Commercial St., NC. 470-0101 Mon.-Sun. 12-9:30 p.m.; 720 Plumas St., Yuba City 790-7672 Mon-Sat. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-9:30 p.m., Sun. 12-9 p.m. SopaThai.net