Chico walks the locavore talk. In fact, the city walks it in more ways than one. It’s supported in the farmers markets and many farm-to-table restaurants.Farm-to-table defines the fascination visitors and locals have with farm-life, getting back to the land and enjoying food that is freshly harvested or prepared.This concept is not new. However, Chico […]
Ariana Powell, editor-in-chief and sushi warrior Sake has joined the barrage of restaurants on Business Lane, however, it does not mean it’s on the same level as its neighbors. One of the best parts happened at the beginning of the dining experience; my dining companion and I were seated as soon as we walked through.
Small, locally owned businesses are the heart and soul of a community, said Rodgers. In the applications and the videos, it was heart-wrenching to hear about all the obstacles facing restaurants and retail establishments. So many of them are struggling just to stay in business but remain hopeful that there s an end to this.
The fund was started in early February with a $500,000 donation from Aaron Rodgers, the Chico native who is a three-time NFL Most Valuable Player. After seeing the need, Rodgers decided to increase his donation to $1 million. It was augmented by $100,000 from NVCF, an anonymous donation of $100,000 and a generous donation from Sherry and Gary Holbrook of Holbrook s Clearance Center.