Chico satisfies travelers’ taste buds

American

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar
2030 Business Lane, 343-6888. Famous for barbecue riblets, grilled steaks and Oriental chicken salad. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-midnight; Fri.-Sat. 11-1am; Sun. 11am-11pm. $$ CC

The BBQ
1924 Mangrove Ave. (part of S & S Produce and Natural Foods), 343-4930, ext. 11. Barbecue lunch and dinner items to go or eat there at the picnic tables. Open daily 11am-8pm. $$ CC ATM

Bomber’s Baja Grill
973 East Ave., 343-2247. Gourmet-style burritos, with flavored tortillas, fajitas, burgers, salads, appetizers, kids’ menu. Beer and wine. Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $$ CC ATM

Brunch House
2201 Pillsbury, Ste. D6 and D7, 891-5210. Known for apple-walnut pancakes, breakfast served all day plus sandwiches and hamburgers. Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-2:30pm; Sun. 7am-2:30pm. $$ CC ATM

Bunz
208 Cedar St., 345-9100. Behind Ray’s Liquor. A sports bar with a full menu from the grill, including vegetarian food. Open seven days a week, 11am-10pm. Sunday brunch 10am-2pm. $$ CC

Cory’s Sweet Treats and Gallery
230 W. 3rd St., 345-2955. Great breakfasts, sandwiches and soups in an art-filled setting. Tues.-Sat. 7am-3pm, Sun. 8am-2pm with a special brunch menu. Sunday jazz. $$$

Country Waffles
690 Rio Lindo, 345-1149. Open daily 6am-3pm for breakfast and lunch. Specializing in waffles. $ CC

Cozy Diner
1695 Mangrove, 895-1195. Pressure-cooked chicken dinners, senior menu, children’s menu and daily specials. Open daily 6am-midnight. $$ CC ATM

Denny’s Diner
675 Manzanita Ct., 345-1146. Favorite meals served in a retro diner, family atmosphere. Open all the time. $$ CC

Grilla Bites
119 W. 2nd Street, 894-2691. Organic & natural ingredients used. Grilled sandwiches, soups and salad bar. Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $

The Golden Waffle Restaurant
701 Main St., 891-1940. Country-style breakfast and lunch served daily 6am-2pm. $$ CC ATM

Hometown Buffet
2201 Whitman Ave., 899-1507. Open Mon.-Thurs. 10:30am-8:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-9pm; Sun. 8am-8:30pm. $$ CC ATM

IHOP
2040 Business Lane, 893-4988. Breakfast served all day, plus lunch and dinner featuring sandwiches, burgers and more. Open daily 6am-10pm. $$ CC

Jack’s Family Restaurant
540 Main St., 343-8383. Homemade food at reasonable prices in a family atmosphere. Open 24 hours. $ CC ATM

Kalico Kitchen
2396 The Esplanade, 343-3968. This favorite local restaurant features homemade pies and more in a family atmosphere. Open daily 5am-10pm $$ CC ATM

Logan’s Roadhouse
1900 E. 20th St., (Behind Chico Mall). 891-1098. Fresh-cut steaks plus ribs and spirits. Burgers, salads, sandwiches and “to-die-for” yeast rolls, too. Lunch and dinner daily from 11am. $$$ CC

Marie Callender’s
1910 E. 20th St., 345-8800. Daily $2.99 breakfast specials. Generous lunch, delicious dinner and fantastic Sunday brunch, plus fresh-baked pies. Early bird dinner specials for $5.99, served daily from 3-5pm. Full service cocktail bar. Sun. 9am-10pm; Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. $$ CC

Morning Thunder Café
352 Vallombrosa Ave., 342-9717. Enjoy Chico’s cafe located at the foot of Bidwell Park. Open Mon.- Fri. 6:30am-2pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-2pm. $$

Nash’s Restaurant
1717 The Esplanade, 896-1147. Fine food and spirits; entertainment. Casual indoor and outdoor dining; reservations accepted. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-9pm, Sat.-Sun. 8 am-2 pm and 4pm to 9pm. $$ CC

Park Avenue Café & Steakhouse
1144 Park Ave., 892-1281. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Serving dinners with that “Pat & Larry’s” charm. Open Mon.-Sat. 6am-2pm and Wed.-Sat. 5-9pm for dinner. $$ CC ATM

Outback Steakhouse
1990 E. 20th St., 899-8112. Fresh steaks, seafood, lamb and chicken served Aussie-style. Open Mon.-Thurs. 4-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 3-11pm; Sun. 3-9:30pm. $$$ CC

Pelican’s Roost Chowder House
1354 East Ave., 899-2762. Fresh clam chowder seven days a week. Wide variety of seafood. Seasonal specials at affordable prices. $$

Perko’s Cafe
2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 899-2793. Family, full-service comfortable dining with daily specials and senior and kids’ menus. Open daily 6am-9pm. $$ CC ATM

Red Lobster
2010 Business Lane, 893-5595. Serving a variety of fresh fish, steak, pasta and seafood in a fun, family environment. Open daily 11am-10pm. $$ CC

Russell’s Restaurant
185 Cohasset Rd., 343-5543. Featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner specials. Beer and wine. Open daily 6am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

Smokin’ Mo’s BBQ
131 Broadway, 891-6677. Enjoy the very best in southern-style BBQ. 1st Place winner for Best Pork Ribs at the SLO Rib Cook Off, 8 years running. Open daily 11am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

Stormy’s Off Broadway
132 W. 2nd St., 891-5065. A delightful Americano menu featuring a scrumptious Caesar salad. Lunch Tues.-Fri. noon-2pm; dinner Tues.-Sat. 5-9pm; Sunday brunch 9am-noon. $$

Thelma & Louise Diner & Catering
1002 W. 5th St., 893-1170 or 892-9810. Homestyle cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus catering. Mon.-Fri. 8am-9pm; Sat.-Sun. 10am-8pm. $ CC ATM

VIPS Diner
3221 Esplanade. 345-7194. American food and authentic Mexican dishes. Daily 6am-10pm. $ CC

Asian

Asian Buffet
2804 Esplanade, 342-3727. High-quality traditional Asian cuisine. All-you-can-eat buffet featuring Chinese food and sushi. Daily 11am-9:30pm. $$ CC ATM

Blossom Village
2201 Pillsbury Rd., Suite E5, 345-8862. Specializing in Szechuan, Mandarin and Hunan cuisine. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. 12-9:30 pm. $$ CC

Chada Thai Cuisine
117-B W. 2nd St. (downstairs), 342-7121. Authentic Thai dishes, including a vegetarian menu. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11am-3pm; dinner Mon.-Thurs. 5-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-9:30pm. $$ CC

Chan Pheng’s
1140 Mangrove Ave., 894-6888. Mandarin, Hunan and Szechwan cuisine. Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm and 5-9:30pm; Sun. noon-8:30pm. $$

Chang Hing House
951 Nord Ave.,#2, 893-8888. Authentic, affordable Chinese cuisine for dine in or takeout. Mon.-Sun. 11am-10pm. $ CC

China Star Super Buffet
2539 Esplanade, 899-8828. All you can eat buffet including Chinese, American, Italian, Mongolian BBQ, and Japanese cuisine. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-9:30pm. $$ CC ATM

China Wok
1950 E. 20th St., (Chico Mall Food Court), 343-2853. Fried rice, chow mein and other Chinese fare. Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-6pm; Sun. 11am-7pm. $$

Din Ho Chinese Food
2065 Whitman Ave., Suite 4A, 898-1688. Complete menu including hot, spicy dishes and combination plates. Open daily 11am-9pm. $ CC

Dragon Phoenix
2485 Notre Dame Blvd. (Raley’s Skypark Plaza), 891-1800. Specializing in Cantonese-style cuisine. Open daily 11am-9pm. $ CC

Egg Roll King
659 Palmetto Ave., 893-1838. Fast food Chinese-style. Open Mon.-Sat. 10am-9:30pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $

Gen Kai Restaurant
2201 Pillsbury Rd. (Almond Orchard), 345-7226. Traditional Japanese favorites and sushi bar. Full bar. Mon.-Sat. from 5pm; closed Sundays. $$$ CC ATM

Grayatip Thai Cuisine
2574 Esplanade, 899-1055. Light, tasty Thai cuisine, with no MSG. Open Mon. and Wed.-Fri. 11:30am-2:30pm, and 5-10pm; Sat. and Sun. dinner 4pm-10pm. $$ CC

Great Wall Restaurant
1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 891-6288. Delicious Cantonese cuisine. Delivery available. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-10pm; Sun. noon-10pm. $ CC180 Cohasset Road, 893-2574 or 893-5068. Sample a Happy Family dinner. Open Sun. noon-9pm; Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-9:30pm; Sat. noon-9:30pm. $$ CC

Hula’s Chinese Bar-B-Q
2540 Esplanade, 342-8564 and 1937 E. 20th St., 342-6304. All-you-can-eat Mongolian Bar-B-Q with fresh vegetables, noodles and meats. Daily 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat. ‘til 10. $$ CC ATM

Katsu’s Japanese Restaurant
1008-G W. Sacramento Ave., 899-0644. Japanese delicacies and daily happy hours. Open Wed.-Mon. 11:30am-11pm. Closed Tues. $$ CC ATM

New World Buffet
175 E. 20th St., 342-7838. Featuring an all-you-can-eat Asian/American buffet with over 130 items, including sushi, or order off of their menu.

Peeking Chinese Restaurant
2nd and Salem streets, 895-3888. San Francisco Chef Ken Zeng presents lunch and dinner specials in a unique atmosphere. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-10pm. $$ CC

Peter Chu’s Mandarin Cuisine
2424 Cohasset, 894-8276. Tasty Asian food at reasonable prices. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-2pm for lunch, 5-9pm for dinner; Sun. noon-8pm. $$ CC

The Rawbar Restaurant & Sushi Bar
346 W. 3rd St., 897-0626. More than just a sushi bar—also features Asian-fusion food. Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-2:30pm; Dinner: Mon.-Sat. 5-10pm. $$$ CC

Teriyaki House
2599 Esplanade, 894-6127 and 951 Nord Avenue, 894-3040. Japanese fast-food restaurant that’s been called “the best teriyaki ever.” Nord Ave.: Daily 11am-9pm; Esplanade: Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm. $

Turandot North China Gourmet Cuisine
1851 Esplanade, 893-1156. Manchurian cuisine. Delivers in Chico with $30 purchase. Open Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-2:30pm; 5-9:30 and Sunday 12:30-9pm. $$ CC

Windy’s Restaurant
1000 W. Sacramento Ave., 343-1788 or 343-1789. Serving a large variety of Asian favorites, beer and wine, seven days a week. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm; Fri.-Sun. 11am-10pm. $$ CC

Wok n’ Roll
1354 East Ave. Ste. P, 892-8369. Healthy, fast food alternative with generous portions. Delivery available. Mon-Sat. 11am-8:30pm. $$ CC ATM

Wok n’ Roll Chinese Bar-B-Q
1030 Mangrove Ave., 892-1868. Healthy Mongolian-style barbecue with wide selection of fresh meat and vegetables. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $$ CC ATM

Yume Buffet
738 Mangrove Ave., 343-8219. An upscale selection of exquisite Asian cuisine; including fresh seafood, sushi, chow mein, miso soup, and fried noodles. Open daily 11am-9:30 pm. $$ CC ATM

Fine Dining

5th Street Steakhouse
345 W. 5th St., 891-6328. Full-service steakhouse featuring USDA prime beef, fresh seafood, chops, house-made desserts. Extensive wine list. Open Tues.-Sun. from 4:30pm. Reservations accepted Sun.-Thurs. $$$$ CC

Albatross
3312 Esplanade, 345-6037. Steaks, seafood, prime rib, pasta and chicken in a cozy atmosphere. Open Tues.-Sun. at 5:30pm; closed Mon. $$$$ CC

Black Crow Grill & Taproom
209 Salem St., 892-1391. Contemporary American cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-3:30pm; Dinner Sun.-Thurs.5-9:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm. $$$ CC

Chico BrewHouse Microbrewery & Restaurant
250 Cohasset Road, 894-2149. Fine Californian and pub cuisine for lunch, dinner, and Saturday and Sunday brunch. Full bar. Onsite microbrewery. $$ CC

Christian Michael’s Ristorante
192 E. 3rd St., 894-4005. Featuring a California-style, Mediterranean and Italian menu. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Sun. brunch. Reservations recommended. $$$ CC

The “Inn” Place
Inside Holiday Inn, 685 Manzanita Ct., 345-2491, ext. 603. Featuring prime rib, pasta and seafood. Daily 6:30am-1:30pm and 5:30-9:30pm. Sunday brunch from 10am-1:30pm. $$$ CC ATM

Kramore Inn
1903 Park Ave., 343-3701. Entrees include fresh pasta dishes and crêpes, Lunch Tues.-Fri. 11am-2pm; brunch Sat.-Sun. 9am-2pm; dinner Tues.-Sat. 5-10pm; Sun. dinner 2-10pm. $$

Red Tavern
1250 The Esplanade, 894-3463. Award-winning chef Craig Thomas works wonders with locally grown produce and artisan ingredients. Full bar and eclectic wine list. Open Mon.-Sat. from 5:30 p.m. $$$$ CC

Sicilian Cafe
1020 Main St., 345-CAFE. Fine dining since 1983, featuring a variety of fresh antipasti, salads, seafood, hand-prepared pastas, chicken and veal dishes, decadent desserts and an award winning wine list. Dinner Tues.-Sun. from 5pm. $$$ CC

Sierra Nevada Taproom and Restaurant
1075 E. 20th St., 345-2739. Bistro fare, award-winning ales and an excellent wine list. Lunch Tues.-Sun. 11am-3pm; dinner Tues.-Thurs. and Sun. 5-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm. Afternoon menu Tues.-Sun. 3-5pm. $$ CC

Coffee, Beverages & Dessert

Baskin-Robbins
668 Mangrove Ave., 895-0731, 241 W. East Ave., 891-1131 and 2009 Forest Ave., 345-7331. Wonderful ice cream, hot espresso treats and cakes. Daily 10:30 am-11 pm. $ CC

Bellachino’s Espresso & Panini Café
800 Bruce Rd. #600, 892-2244. Espresso and coffee, plus panini sandwiches, salads and pastries. Onsite bakery and catering. Mon.-Fri. 6am-5pm, Sat.-Sun. 7am-2pm. $$ CC

Bidwell Perk
664 E. 1st Ave., 899-1500. “Simply the finest coffee, tea and delectables” in a café-style setting. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am-7pm, Fri-Sat. 6am-10pm, Sun. 7am-4pm. $ CC ATM

Brooklyn Bridge Bagel Works
117A W. 2nd St., 345-3443. Twenty-five types of New York-style chewy bagels, 11 flavors of cream cheese, smoothies and espresso coffees. Daily 6:30 am-5 pm. $

Butte Station
Between Plumas and Butte halls, CSUC, 898-5268. Coffee, sodas, juice and quick snacks. Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am-8pm; Fri. 7:30am-3pm. $ CC ATM

Café Max
101 Salem St., Ste. 2, 345-6655. Sandwiches, bagels, espresso and sweet treats. Mon.-Thurs. 7 am-midnight; Fri. 7am-6pm; Sat. 8am-6pm; Sun. 8am-midnight. $ CC ATM

Café Mondo
951 Nord Ave., 895-0878. Gourmet espresso and coffee, fresh pastries. Daily 6am-10pm. $$

Café Paulo
642 W. 5th St., 343-0704. European grilled sandwiches, salads and soups. Espresso and baked treats. Open Mon.-Fri. 6am-6pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-6pm. $

Café Varese
1950 E. 20th St., 345-1781. Relaxing atmosphere with full espresso bar, fresh deli sandwiches, fine pastries and desserts. Mon.-Fri. 6am-9pm; Sat.-Sun. 7am-6pm. $

Cal Java Coffee Roasters
216-B W. East Ave., 891-8935; 1601 Esplanade, 894-3534; 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 893-2662. Serving pastries, teas and espresso drinks. Lunches at Notre Dame and Esplanade locations. East Ave.; Mon.-Sat. 5:30am-7pm, Sun. 7am-5pm; Esplanade: Mon.-Fri. 5:30am-6pm., Sat. 6am-3pm; Notre Dame, Mon.-Fri. 5am-6pm, Sat.-Sun. 6:30am-1pm. $ CC

Cold Stone Creamery
146 Broadway, 891-3331. Ice cream, yogurt and sorbet made fresh daily with your choice of fruit, candy, nuts or syrup “mix-ins.” Shakes, smoothies, and splits served as well. Open everyday 11am-10pm, Fri.-Sat. until 11pm. $

The Cookie Shop
1600 Mangrove Ave. Ste. C, 899-3385. Featuring gourmet cookies and gift items. Open Mon.-Fri. 7:30am-5:30pm.

CR Beans Espresso
1835 Mangrove Ave., 879-1832. Convenient drive through featuring gourmet coffee, tea, smoothies and pastries. Mon.-Fri. 5:30am-8pm; Sat.-Sun. 6am-7pm. $

Cuppa Chico
752 East Ave., 892-9270. Gourmet coffee, espresso, pastries, muffins, scones and made-to-order sandwiches. Mon.-Fri. 6am-3pm; Sat. 6am-2pm, Closed Sundays. $ CC ATM

Donut Nook
958 East Ave., 342-2118. Donuts, muffins, Danish, scones, cookies and espresso. Open 24 hours. $

Dr. Java
265 Cohasset Rd., 343-3420. Espresso and pastry. Open 8am-2pm. $

Great Harvest Bread Co.
1223 Mangrove Ave., 899-7273 & 1141 Forest Ave. Suite 60 345-7155. Fresh baked, hand-crafted breads, cookies, muffins, scones and cinnamon rolls. Now serving sandwiches and soup 11am-3pm. Open Mon.-Fri. 6:30am-5pm and Sat. 7am-6pm. $$ CC

Has Beans Coffee and Tea Co.
501 Main St., 893-3033. Fresh-roasted coffees, teas, pastries, candy, Internet café and galleria. Open daily 5:30 am-midnight. $ CC ATM

Helen’s Donut Nook
807 Main St., 343-4031. Fresh donuts and coffee. Open daily 4:30am-2pm. $

Higher Ground Coffee House
1288 E. 1st Ave., 343-3336. Drive-through espresso drinks, coffee and pastries. Open daily 6am–5pm. Sat. 7am-3pm. Closed Sunday. $

Island Smoothies
117 Broadway, 899-0981; 1722 Mangrove Ave., 893-2169. Fresh-squeezed juices, bagels, sandwiches, gourmet coffee and delicious fruit smoothies. Mon.-Sat. 8am-9pm; Sun. 9am-7pm. $

Jamba Juice
201 Broadway, 345-5355 and 2027 Forest Ave., 891-5901. Fresh juices and smoothies with vitamin enhancers, plus nutritious breads and wheat grass. Mon.-Sat. 7:30am-10pm; Sun. 9am-9pm. $ CC ATM

Java Detour
E. 1st Ave. and Mangrove, 893-2828. Drive-through espresso & coffee drinks, smoothies and Italian sodas. Mon.-Thurs. 5:30am-9pm; Fri. 5:30am-10pm; Sat. 6am-10pm; Sun. 7am-8pm. $ CC

Jon and Bon’s Yogurt Shoppe
1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 894-3160; 300 Broadway, 899-9580; 1722 Mangrove Ave., 899-0484. Delicious frozen yogurt, smoothies, ice cream, frozen coffee drinks and Hawaiian snows. Daily 11am-midnight. $

Master’s Donuts
1008 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-6528. Donuts. Open 5am-2:30pm. $

Moxie’s Café & Gallery
128 Broadway. 345-0601. Homemade soups, sandwiches, specialty salads, pastries, bagels, coffee, espresso, beer and wine. Live entertainment 3 nights a week. Open Mon.-Fri. 7am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

Mrs. Fields Cookies/TCBY
1950 E. 20th St. (Chico Mall Food Court), 896-0738. Cookies, decorated cookies, and office meeting trays. Also serving the country’s best yogurt. Open mall hours. $

Naked Lounge
118 W. 2nd St., 895-0676. Coffee and more in a hip setting. Selections include Naked Coffee, mochachinos, teas and chai. Open 6:30am-midnight. $

Orange Julius
1950 E. 20th St., 894-8304. Julius drinks, smoothies, pita sandwiches, hot dogs and nachos. Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. $

Peet’s Coffee & Tea
145 Main St., 894-6716. Coffee, tea, pastries, candy. Mon.- Fri. 6am-7pm, Sat. 7am-7pm, Sun. 7am-6pm. $ CC

Vittorio’s
Center Court, Chico Mall. 892-0302. Delicious pretzels are hand-rolled and baked fresh hourly. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 10am-6pm. $ ATM

Shubert’s Ice Cream and Candy
178 E. 7th St., 342-7163. Producing some of Chico’s tastiest ice cream and confections for more than 65 years. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 11am-10pm. $ CC

Sin of Cortez
2290 Esplanade, 879-9200. A popular hangout for locals. Breakfast served until 2pm. Start the day with coffee or tea and enjoy the second-best breakfast in Chico. Open daily 6:30am-2pm. $

Starbucks
246 Broadway, 343-8182; 2009 Forest Ave., 894-7533. Coffee, espresso drinks, and baked goods. Mon.-Fri. 6am-11pm; Sat. 7am-11pm; Sun. 7am-10pm. $

Steam & Bean Espresso
1354 East Ave., 899-2660. Featuring espresso, specialty coffees, pastries and desserts. Mon.-Fri. 6am-5pm; Sat. 7am-4pm; Sun. 7am-2pm. $

The Upper Crust Bakery & Café
130 Main St., 895-3866. “From scratch” baked goods, lunch entrees, homemade soups, espresso teas and more. Open Mon.-Sat. 6:30am-9pm; Sun. 7:30am-4pm. $ CC ATM

Winchell’s Donut House
2404 Esplanade, 895-1809. Baking your favorite donuts fresh daily. Open daily 4:30am-midnight. $

Yummy’s Homemade Ice Cream & Deli
2500 Floral Ave. (Corner of East Avenue), 893-CONE (2663). Premium homemade ice cream and sandwiches, specialty coffees. Inside and outside dining. Daily 11am-10pm. $ CC ATM

International

Basque Norte
3555 Esplanade, 891-5204. Steak, lamb, chicken and seafood family-style dinners, served the Basque way. Full bar. Open Wed.-Sat. from 5:30pm; Sun. from 5pm. $$$ CC

Bell Memorial Union
At Chico State University, with dining services run by the Associated Students. A new-and-improved selection, including local guest chefs. $ CC ATM

Café Flo
365 East 6th St., 892-0356. California cuisine made with local fresh ingredients. Serving coffee, sandwiches, desserts, wine & beer. Mon.-Sat. 7am-3pm. Soon to be open evenings. $$

French Gourmet Bakery and Cafe
1910 The Esplanade, 345-2257 and 9408 Midway in Durham, 892-9538. Fine French pastries and lunches. French gourmet dinners at Chico location. Open Mon.-Fri. 6am-6pm; Sun. 7am-4pm. $ CC

Jasco’s Heights California Cafe
300 Broadway, upstairs, 899-8075. House-baked focaccia sandwiches, Caesar salads, gourmet pizzas and California cuisine dinner entrees. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm; Sun. 11am-4pm. $$$ CC

Karim Restaurant
14066 Highway 99, 343-0593. Offering a variety of Arabian specialties. Open Mon.-Sat. 12-8pm. $$

Oberon’s Bistro & Catering Co.
243 West Ninth St., 892-9800. Garden patio, creekside dining, bistro style cuisine, steak, chicken, vegetarian entrees, pasta, specialty sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. $$ CC ATM

Shadetree
817 Main St., 894-6515. Vegetarian food from around the world. Many low-fat dishes to choose from. Daily specials for lunch and dinner. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $

Sultan’s Bistro
300 Broadway, 345-7455. Gyros, shish kebobs, falafel, mousaka, hummus, baba ghanouj, Greek salads, Turkish specialties, and a burger bar. Large vegetarian selection. Beer and wine. Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm; Sun. noon-7pm. $$ ATM Checks accepted.

Italian

Bustolini’s Delicatessen
800 Broadway, 892-1790. Premium sandwiches, authentic old-world Italian meats and cheeses, antipasti and grocery items. Mon.-Fri. 8am-7pm; Sat. 11am-7pm; Sun. noon-5pm. $ CC ATM

Caffe Malvina 234 W. 3rd St., 895-1614. Italian specialties served. Also available for private parties. Tues.-Fri. 11:30am-2pm; Tues.-Thurs. 5-9p.m., Fri.-Sat. 5-10pm. $$ CC

California Pasta Productions
118 W. East Ave., 343-6999. Pasta, seafood, chicken, soups and salads. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-9:30pm, Sun. 4-9pm. $$ CC

Franky’s
5th and Ivy, 898-9947 (take-out); 898-9948 (reservations). Italian specialties, fresh-made pasta, and pizza. Locally owned. Full bar. Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-10pm; Sun. 3-10pm. $$ CC

Gina Marie’s Italian Kitchen
305 Main St., 342-2420. Pasta, sandwiches and eggplant parmesan. Full bar and nightly specials. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight; Sun. 4-10pm. $ CC

Italian Cottage
2234 Esplanade, 343-7000; 2525 Dominic Dr., 342-7771. Family owned and operated since 1965, serving local favorites: sandwiches, pizza, pasta and salads. Best breakfast in town. Esplanade: 6am-11pm. Skyway at Dominic: 6am-10pm. $$ CC

Olive Garden
2020 Business Lane, 898-8075. Serving pasta and other Italian specialties, including drinks. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri. and Sat. 11am-11pm. $$ CC

Pulcinella
142 Broadway, 894-5014. Serving an original menu of specialties from Southern Italy. Open Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm; dinner Sat. from 5pm; closed Sun. $$$ CC

Sbarro’s
1950 E. 20th St. (Chico Mall Food Court), 891-9919. Serving pizza, calzones, rolls and pasta salad. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. $

Mexican

Aca Taco I and II
1000-D W. Sacramento Ave., 343-0909 and 133 Broadway, 894-0191. Daily specials, authentic food from Acapulco. Sacramento Ave.: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-3am; Sun. 11am-9pm. Downtown: Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-9pm, Closed Sun. $$ ATM

Amigos de Acapulco
820 Oroville Ave., 898-8488. Mexican favorites including the special enchiladas and chile relleños. Daily 7am-11pm (or later) except Mon. and Wed., closed at 7pm. $

Azteca Grill
1141 Forest Ave. Suite #30, 894-8416. Taqueria style Mexican food, authentic & fresh. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8:30pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-9pm. $ CC ATM

Casa Lupe
2490 Park Ave. at Fair St., Chico, 893-5050; Hwy. 32 and Canal Street, Hamilton City, 828-3543. Spicy, tasty Mexican food for the whole family. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-8pm; Fri.-Sun. 11am-9pm. Sun. brunch served 8am- 2pm. Chico Mall daily 10:30am-9pm. $$ CC ATM

Casa Ramos
216-C West East Ave., 894-0119. Specializing in borrego (lamb shank) and fresh fajitas—steak, chicken, and shrimp. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-9:30pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-10pm. $$$ CC

El Cantarito
244 Walnut St., 891-3591. Besides its famous “antojitos,” this restaurant has plates featuring mole, birria de res, cochinita pibil and mixiotes. Open 8am-8pm Mon.-Thurs.; noon-8pm Sat.-Sun. $ CC ATM

Chevys Fresh Mex
201 Broadway, 345-8480. Mexican food made fresh daily including tortillas from “El Machino.” Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. $$ CC

El Indio Tortilleria
465 E. 20th St., Suite 60, 345-6757. A long-established Chico eatery serving home-style Mexican favorites. Sat.-Thurs. 11am-8pm; Fri. 11am-9pm. $ CC

El Patron Taqueria
1354-E East Ave. (Safeway Marketplace) 343-9779. Authentic Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-9pm; Sat. 9am-9pm; Sun. 9am-8pm. $

El Ranchero
407 Walnut, 345-5009. “Autentico Restaurante Mexicano.” Open daily 11am-9pm. $$

El Tamborazo Mexican Restaurant
968 East Ave., 896-0744. Authentic carnitas, camarones al muso de aso (shrimp in garlic sauce) and more. Mon.-Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat.-Sun. 8am-10pm. $$ CC.

La Comida
954 Mangrove Ave., 345-2254. Mexican-style food served up fast in a friendly atmosphere. Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $

La Familia
1008-H W. Sacramento Ave., 898-9029; 880 East Ave., 892-8963. “Truly Mexican food.” Phone orders are taken. W. Sacramento: Open daily 11am-10pm. East Ave.: 11am-9pm. $ CC ATM

La Hacienda
2635 Esplanade, 893-8270. Traditional and contemporary Mexican cuisine. Open every day for lunch and dinner 11am-9pm. $$

Lorenzo’s Express
2485 Notre Dame Blvd., 342-3278. Serving Chico with fast, fresh Mexican food. $ CC ATM

Los Amigos Restaurante
900 Cherry St., 342-9113. Same authentic food. Remember us, “if you can’t stop, honk”? Open daily 11am-7:30pm. $$ CC ATM

Ricardo’s
2365 Esplanade, 895-9607. Mexican delights for every palate. Tues.-Thurs. 11am-8:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $$ CC

Speedy Burrito
1031 Nord Ave., 896-0141. Great-tasting, healthfully prepared Mexican cooking. Delivery available. Daily 10:30am-10pm, except Sat. and Sun., open 8 a.m. $

Taco Bell
450 Broadway, 2398 The Esplanade, 969 East Ave. and 1930 E. 20th St. Home of Chico’s #1 late-night eats. Fast, filling and affordable Mexican food. $

Tacos de Acapulco
429 Ivy St., 892-8176 and 116 15th St. B, 899-7114. Home of the biggest burrito in Chico. Ivy Street: Daily, 8am-3am. 15th St.: Daily, 10am-11pm. $

Tacos Cortes
1110 Dayton Rd., 342-4189. Inexpensive, authentic and generous amounts of Mexican food. Tues.- Sat. 9am-9pm. $

Tacos Guadalajara
2500 Floral Ave., at the corner of East Avenue 894-0682. Authentic Mexican food. $

Tortilla Flats
2601 Esplanade, 345-6053. Patio, full bar, banquet room. Tues.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 11am-9pm. $$ CC ATM

Tres Hombres Long Bar and Grill
100 Broadway, 342-0425. Fajitas, seafood tacos, grilled fresh fish and more than 50 premium tequilas. Lunch and dinner daily 11am-10pm; bar open until 1am. $$$ CC

Zepeda’s Market
671 Walnut Ave., #4, 892-8218. A market featuring famous 16-ounce shrimp cocktails, burritos, tortas, tacos, enchiladas, carnitas, barbacoa and birra (goat). $

Pizza

Celestino’s Live from N.Y. Pizza
101 Salem St., 896-1234; 1354 East Ave., 345-7700. New York pizza, whole or by the slice. “Best of Chico” winner 1998, 1999 and 2001. Delivery available. Open Mon.-Fri. 10:30am-10pm; Sat.& Sun. 11am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

Chuck E. Cheese
966 East Ave., 894-0400. Pizza and fun, including an arcade, for kids of all ages. Open Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri. 11am-10pm; Sat. 10:30am-10pm; Sun. 10:30am-9pm. $$$$ CC ATM

Domino’s
Delivery only, 891-5888. Hot and fresh made-to-order pizzas, salads, breadsticks and buffalo wings delivered. Mon.-Thurs. 3:15 pm-midnight; Fri.-Sun. 11am-1am. $$

Firestorm Pizza
128 West 2nd St., 345-3223. Pizza by the slice from our monster 20” pizzas. Combo meals available. Two liters, cans and bottled soda. Free fountain refills! Delivery available daily till 2am, open daily 11am. $

Gashouse Pizza
2359 Esplanade, 345-3621. A “Best of Chico” Living Legend. Naturally tasty pizza with fresh ingredients made daily. Dine in, pick up, delivery or take ‘n’ bake. Call ahead. $$$ CC

Jasco’s Express
1141 Forest Ave., 343-4495. Pick-up or delivery. Take & bake pizza, cooked pizza, pizza by the slice, focaccia sandwiches, caesar salads. Everyday 11am-9pm; Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm. $$ CC

Jasco’s Take-Out
1361 Longfellow Ave., 895-3475. Pick-up or delivery. Focaccia sandwiches, brick-oven cooked pizza and take & bake pizzas. Mon.-Fri. 11am-9pm; Sat.-Sun. 4pm-9pm. $$ CC

Left Coast Pizza
800 Bruce Rd., Ste. 100, 892-9000. Best of Chico 2002 winner. Delicious specialty pizza, nine flavors of chicken wings, signature salads. Sun.-Wed. 11am-9pm. Thurs.-Sat. 11am-10pm. $$

Little Caesars
118 W. East Ave., 894-5707. Pizza! Pizza! Specials. Great lunch specials. Open daily. $$

Main Street Pizza331 Main St., 345-6246. Late-night pizza eats. Open Tues.-Sat. 5pm-3am. $

Monstro’s Pizza
628 W. Sacramento Ave., 345-7672. Home of the famous slice-and-soda special. Open Mon.-Sat. noon-10pm. $

Mountain Mike’s
1722 Mangrove Ave. No. 28, Chico, 893-1923; 6626 Clark Rd., Paradise, 872-1991. Salad bar and sandwiches plus pizza. Chico: Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight; Paradise: 11am-11pm daily. $$

Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake
1305 Mangrove Ave., Chico, 345-6403; 2485 Notre Dame Blvd., Chico, 898-1560; 101 E. Walker St., Orland, 865-2168; 1751 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville, 538-8454;6026 Clark Rd., Paradise, 872-8998; 2011 Solano St., Corning, 824-4422. Gourmet pizza hot from your own oven. Sun.-Thurs. 10am-8pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-9pm. $$

Pizza Guys
1947 E. 20th St., Ste. E, 892-9900. Pizza take-out or delivery. $$$ CC ATM

Pizza Hut
407 Walnut, 891-1233. Delivery or carry out. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-midnight. $$

Rico’s Pizza
1600 Mangrove Ave., 891-6777. Fresh pizza, salad and soup bar, pastas and sandwiches. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-11pm; Fri. 11am-midnight; Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 11am-10:30pm. $$

Round Table Pizza
964 Mangrove Ave., Chico, 343-4254, 2201 Pillsbury, Chico, 891-1200; 2027 Forest Ave., Chico, 342-7265; 6038 Clark Rd., Paradise, 872-2233; 1124 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville, 533-6710. Famous pizza and salad bar served in a cozy atmosphere, or have it delivered where available. Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm. $$ CC ATM

Woodstock’s Pizza
166 E. 2nd St., 893-1500. Award-winning pizza, popular beers, awesome salads and decadent desserts. Casual dine-in or free delivery. Open lunch, dinner, late. www.woodstockschico.com $$ CC ATM

Pub Grub

Corner Pocket Grill
319 Main St., 898-9554. Huge sandwiches, salads and burgers. Everything fresh (bread etc.). Daily specials. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-10pm; Fri.-Sat. 11am-11pm; Sun. 12-8pm. $$ CC ATM

Oasis Bar and Grill
1007 W. 1st St. 343-4305. Great burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches. Daily drink specials. Open 11 am.- 2am. daily. $$ ATM

Panama Bar and Cafe177 E. 2nd St., 895-8817. Appetizers and American pub food. Open Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-9pm. $$ CC

Pastime Pub
1600 Park Ave., 343-4915. Enjoy Chico’s oldest neighborhood bar. Daily beer specials and happy hours, billiards and shuffleboard. $ ATM

Pomme Frites
138 Broadway. 893-9622. French fries, zucchini strips, fish and chips Belgian style. Mon.-Sat. 11 am.-8pm.

Riley’s
702 W. 5th St., 343-7459. Full bar. Sporting events on 17 TVs. Burgers and sub sandwiches served daily 11am-6pm. $$ CC

Scotty’s Bar & Grill
One mile south of Hwy. 32 on River Road, 893-2020. Try a River Burger on the deck, or watch one of 20 TVs. Mon.-Thurs. 11am-9pm; Fri.-Sat. 10am-2am; Sun. 9am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

Team Players
319 Main St., 896-1868. Sports bar, pool, darts & more! Great food from Corner Pocket Grill. Open Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-5am; Sat. noon-5am; Sun. noon-2am; kitchen closed daily 3pm-4:30pm. $

Woody’s
2010 Park Ave., 893-3500. “Bad boy” bacon cheeseburger, 32-ounce beers, great food and fun for those over 21. 11am-2am. $$

Sandwiches and Burgers

32nd St. Subs & Bakery
737 Nord Ave., 343-3032. Friendly staff and some of the best subs in town. Mon.-Sat. 8am-7:30pm; Sun. 9am-7:30pm. $ CC ATM

Arby’s
Skyway at Notre Dame, 345-6457. Roast beef, chicken, and market-fresh sandwiches. Mon.-Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 11am-9pm. $ CC

Beachfront Deli
160 Convair (Chico Airport), 898-1020. Great sandwiches and great service. Coffee, beverages and desserts. Voted most popular airport eating in the Northstate, 2002. Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm. $$ CC: AmEx only.

Bear Country Market & Deli
13670 Anderson Brothers Drive., 891-5143. Burgers, deli sandwiches, beer, wine, sodas. Mon.-Fri. 6am-6pm; Sat. 6am-5pm; Sun. 9am-5pm. $$ CC ATM

Big Al’s Drive-In
1844 Esplanade, 342-2722. Milkshakes are a triple-thick treat at this longtime Chico favorite. Open daily 10am-10:30pm. $$

Burger Hut
933 Nord Ave., 891-1418; 2451 Forest Ave., 891-1430. A “Best of Chico” Living Legend, with a “Build Your Own Burger” bar. Mon.-Sat. 10am-9pm; Sun. 11am-9pm. $ CC ATM

Burger King
962 East Ave., 891-6291; 1104 W. 2nd St., 895-3438; 1950 E. 20th St., 343-9506; 2520 Notre Dame Blvd., 893-9560. East Ave.: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-midnight; Sun. 7:30am-11pm. 2nd St.: Mon.-Thurs. 7am-11:30pm; Fri.-Sat. 7am-12:30am; Sun. 7:30am-11:30pm. Chico Mall: Mon.-Fri. 10am-9pm; Sat. 10am-7pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. Notre Dame: Sun.-Thurs. 7am-10:30pm; Fri. 7am-11:30pm; Sat. 7am-11:30pm. $

Candi’s Deli
2625 Aztec Dr., 343-8048. Featuring homemade sandwiches and salads, hamburgers, soups and desserts. Catering available. Open Mon.-Tues. 10am-3pm; Wed.-Fri. 10am-6pm. $$ CC ATM

Carl’s Jr.
2516 Esplanade, 893-2908; 1940 E. 20th St., 345-9643. Charbroiled burgers are a specialty. Esplanade: Sun.-Thurs. 6am-12:30am; Fri.-Sat. 6am-2am. 20th St.: 6am-midnight. $

Dairy Queen
2190 Esplanade, 343-2113. Burgers, sundaes, Blizzards and more. Open daily 10:30am-10pm. $ ATM

The Deli
1924 Mangrove Ave. (inside S & S Produce), 343-8466. Homemade sandwiches, soup and a salad bar. Mon.-Sat. 6am-9pm, Sun. 8am-8pm. $ CC ATM

EJ’s Dogs and Subs
672 Mangrove, 342-3456. Wide assortment of hot dogs and deli sandwiches. Mon.-Fri. 10am-7pm; Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 11am-5pm. $

First Street Deli
215 W. 1st St., 895-8462. Sandwiches, salads and soda to eat in or take out. Catering. Mon.-Fri. 9am-10pm; Sat. 10:30am-8pm; Sun. 11am-6pm. $$ CC ATM

Fosters Freeze
900 Broadway, 342-7052. Burgers, milkshakes and Fosters Freeze Twisters. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-9pm. $

The Graduate
344 W. Eighth St., 343-2790. Try a famous Grad Burger, salad or steak. Serving food daily 11am-10pm. $$ CC ATM

In-N-Out Burger
2050 Business Lane, 1-800-786-1000. The popular fries, shakes and burgers—including the Double-Double. Open Sun.-Thurs. 10:30am-1am; Fri.-Sat. 10:30am-1:30am. $

Jack In The Box
500 Broadway, 893-5198; 2540 Esplanade, 894-6910 and 1955 East 20th St., 345-8122. Burgers, salads, fish and more. Broadway: Sun.-Wed. 6am-midnight; Thurs. 6am-2am; Fri.-Sat. 6am-3am; Esplanade: Mon.-Thurs. 6:30am-11pm; Fri.-Sat. 6:30am-1am; Sun. 8am-11pm. $

JB’s Bar & Grill
392 Vallombrosa Ave., 895-9922. Fresh from the grill specialty sandwiches and burgers, soups, salads and more. Patio dining. Food served daily 11am-8pm, except Wed. and Sun. till 3pm. Full bar till 2am. $$ CC ATM

Kathy’s Deli
671 Walnut, 343-5925. Deli, specializing in Philly cheese steak and hot and cold sub sandwiches—to go and delivery. Open Mon.-Sat. 11:30am-8pm; Sun. noon-6. $$ CC ATM

Kentucky Fried Chicken
1161 Mangrove Ave., Chico, 342-7566; 1980 E. 20th St., Chico, 342-5181; 1796 Oro Dam Blvd., Oroville, 534-1231; 6361 Clark Rd., Paradise, 877-1301. The colonel’s special recipe and other treats. $

Kona’s Sandwiches
138 Main St., Downtown; 965 Nord Avenue. Delicious, healthy foot-long sub sandwiches—only $3.70. Several vegetarian selections. Open daily 10am-10pm. $ ATM

Madison Bear Garden
316 W. 2nd St., 891-1639. Try their world-famous Bear burgers, buffalo wings or a scrumptious salad. Kitchen hours 11am-10pm daily. $ CC ATM

McDonald’s
2452 Connors Ct., 895-9740; 655 Palmetto, 895-9900; 2444 Notre Dame Blvd., 899-1285; 2044 Forest Ave. (inside Wal-Mart), 899-8094. Big Macs and Ronald himself. Connors: Daily 6:30am-11pm; Palmetto and Notre Dame locations: Daily 7am-11pm; Wal-Mart location: Daily 9am-10pm. $

Moe’s To Go
788 East Ave., 895-3600. All types of freshly made submarine sandwiches. Open Mon.-Sun. 10am-6pm. $$

Nagel’s Bagels
1722 Mangrove Ave., 345-3900. Bagels, bagel sandwiches, coffee, espresso & cold drinks. Open Mon.-Fri. 6am-3pm; Sat. 7am-3pm; Sun. 7am-2pm. $ CC ATM

Nobby’s
1444 Park Ave., 342-2285. Their motto is, “Nobody does burgers better than Nobby’s.” Open Tues.-Fri. 10:30am-7:30pm; Sat. 10:30am-3:30pm; closed Sun. and Mon. $

Original Philadelphia Deli
905 Wall St., 342-2577. Try grilled cheesesteak, Tennessee barbecue or original Philadelphia hoagies. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-6pm. $

Port Of Subs
1354 East Ave., Ste. D, 899-8312. Fax orders: 899-8913. Custom-made fresh sub sandwiches, desserts, soups and salads. Delivery available from 11am to 3pm—$10 minimum. Catering. $$ CC ATM

Quizno’s Subs
2471 Cohasset, Ste. 120, 891-9500. Toasted sub sandwiches. They take pride in their perfectly toasted subs made with great ingredients. $$ CC ATM

Ray’s Liquor Deli and Bakery
207 Walnut, 343-3249. Deli goodies and baked treats from scones to muffins. Open daily; dining Mon.-Fri. 11am-2pm. $

Sam’s House of Hof Brau
134 Broadway, 893-5253. Chico’s only Hof Brau featuring sandwiches, soups, salads and daily specials. Open Mon.-Sat. 11am-5pm. $ CC ATM

Spiteri’s Deli
971 East Ave., 891-4797. Best-kept sandwich secret in Chico. Serving all your favorites along with daily specialty salads and beer and wine. Open Mon.-Sat. 9am-6:30pm. $

Sub Station
2404 Park Ave., 343-9178. Sub sandwiches and other deli-style foods. Mon-Fri. 10:30am-5:30pm; Sat. 11am-3pm. $

Subway Sandwiches
1000 W. Sacramento Ave., 342-9777; 240 W. East Ave., 894-6779; 1398 East Ave., 894-8757; 1947 E. 20th St., 343-5803, 148 Main St., 343-4643. Eat fresh! Open daily. $

Teodo’s Deli
999 Marauder St. at the airport, 894-0337. Burgers, sandwiches, soups and homemade specials daily. Best known for great burgers. Mon.-Fri. 8am-8pm. $

Togo’s Great Sandwiches
241 W. East Ave., 891-1131 & 2009 Forest Ave., 345-7331. Features sandwiches, soups and salads. Catering available. Daily 10:30am-11pm. $ CC

Wendy’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers
2421 Cohasset, 345-8857. Burgers, fresh salads, grilled chicken. Open daily 10am-10pm, drive-thru open until 1am. $

Zot’s Hot Dogs & Deli
225 Main St., Ste. A (Garden Walk), 345-2820. Steamed hot dogs, deli sandwiches, salad bar and homemade soups. Mon.-Sat. 8am-5:30pm. $ CC ATM

Wine Bars

Creekside Cellars
250 Vallombrosa Ave., Ste. 500, 894-7696. Enjoy wine tastings with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Store open Tues.-Sat. 11am-7pm. Tasting room open Thurs.-Sat. 4-7pm. $$ CC ATM

La Rocca Vineyards Tasting Room & Gift Shop
16 miles east of Chico, off Hwy 32 in Forest Ranch, 899-WINE (9463). Taste the award winning organic wines of local vintner, Phil La Rocca. Hors d’oeuvres served. Open Sat.-Sun. 12-5pm. Call for winery tours and private samplings. $$$ CC

Redwood Forest Restaurant
121 W. 3rd St., 343-4315. Filet mignon, grilled salmon, vegetarian and pasta dishes and delicious desserts. Wine tastings. Lunch Mon.-Sat. 11am-3pm; dinner Wed.-Sat. 5:30-9pm. $$$ CC ATM