John Riggs was born and raised in Yakima. He moved away from Washington state for about 10 years, but moved back home, bringing along his wife and three kids. You'll find John in town snapping photos when he's covering new business openings, especially restaurants. He loves to help spread the word, and to encourage folks to shop local first. John also loves to travel, always looking for quick weekend getaways, attending events, and fan expos around the country. Don't be too shy to say, "Hi!"
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Recall Alert: Quaker Granola Bars, Cap’n Crunch, and More
It's another food recall and this time it's from a brand that near and dear to my heart. Cereal and granola bars from Quaker Oats.
This does not include literally everything Quaker has. Several items are safe from this specific recall but it's nice to know what you have and what's safe, especially if you went shopping recently for some of these items...
Yelp’s 10 Best Mexican Restaurants in Yakima. Did Yelp Get It Wrong?
Yakima has no shortage of Mexican restaurants. Everything from authentic Mexican food to, well, 'Taco Bell', there's something for everyone. Even restaurants that cater to the cuisine of a specific region of Mexico, it's that specific.
Just out of curiosity I was looking up what Yelp thought the best Mexican restaurants are in Yakima, specifically...
Why is WA so obsessed with Aquascaping and What is Aquascaping?
New year, new you, new hobbies. So many times people are looking for a new something-or-other that seems to trend with plenty of support from other new hobbiests. From beekeeping to freeze-dried candy making to glassblowing to building those terrariums there always seems to be something going on...
5 Best Places for Soup in Yakima
Now the bitter wind is picking up with that freeze that pierces all the way through you, nothing better to warm you back up than some amazing soup. Although we don't have a place specifically for soup like the ones that exists in Tacoma we do have some pretty amazing places for soup in Yakima...
End of the Era: Fruit Stripe Gum is Official Discontinued
For more than 50 years there was one chewing gum on the market that had a super impactful fruit flavor... for about 10 seconds. This gum was still as iconic as it gets when it comes to marketing and how products can be fun with the zany zebra stripes and colorful packaging...
The Top 10 Best Museums in Seattle That Aren’t Just Rooms of Old Junk
Every museum is a different story. Some museums feature the town's history or artifacts from a time once forgotten through generations. Museums can also feature fun learning experiences or a walk-through timeline of science where, before you know it, you just had a lot of fun and, as it turns out, you learned something...
There’s Only ONE Chili’s Restaurant in WA, and it’s Not in Seattle
"Hi, Welcome to Chili's"
For some reason my kids thought that was the funniest thing in the world. I think it came from a TikTok or something.
Well, laugh all they want, I like Chili's and, after moving back from a town that had one in Idaho, I was surprised to know they hadn't expanded like I thought they may have like other restaurants have...
The Best Soup in WA is Found at This Unique Restaurant
Some people associate colder weather to sweaters or hot chocolate. Me, I'm all about that soup life. That's right, I said it. I didn't find soup life, soup life found me. And I'm glad it did.
I can't tell you why I love soup so much. It may be the warm broth can warm you all the way down with a blend of flavors on whatever type of soup you are eating, it's about the best thing in the world...
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You’d Think this Chocolate Torte is from France, but it’s from Yakima
Waterfire Grill in Yakima is a place anyone can visit for a variety of reasons. They have so many special things on the menu that you wouldn't typically find in Yakima. From the way the steaks are prepared to the fun drink options to the appetizers of which I've mentioned before on this website, Waterfire Grill in Yakima is great for a lot of reasons...
Yakima Doesn’t Need Chili’s So Long as We Have These Southwest Eggrolls in Town
Over the weekend we found ourselves at a favorite spot that we can all agree on in our place and it's close enough so it's not like we have to drive across town to check it out.
However, upon looking at the menu, I noticed a couple of new items on the menu...
Alaska Airlines Window Panel Blown Out While Flying
Remember all those safety warnings they give you before you leave the ground? I bet those passengers were glad they were paying attention this time.
This is like something out of that Final Destination movie.
This flight over Portland, Oregon, lost it's window panel on one of the passenger sides of the plane...
Another Rite-Aid Closes in Eastern Washington For Good
There has been some talk of Rite-Aid stores closing here and there. Yakima lost one of their stores on 56th and Summitview just a few years ago. With more rumors and confirmations of it happening across the US including here in Washington, all we can do is keep out eyes and ears out for what may or may not happen next...