I tested positive for Covid on Tuesday May 3rd, 2022. My case was mild and felt like a cold,…read moreheavily blocked sinuses made sleeping nearly impossible. I browsed on the website and definitely wanted Strong Lung Syrup, so I called to see if I could do a curbside pick up. Lucy answered, she was very kind and extremely knowledgeable, she also recommended Respiratory Recoup and N-Acetyl L-Cysteine as well as the lung syrup. She ran my credit card over the phone and shortly after our call I scrambled down to Five Flavor Herbs where she brought the items out to me in a bag with my name on it. I am feeling so much better now and breathing through my nose again! I am so grateful for Lucy's kindness towards me when I sounded audibly sick on the phone with a very hoarse voice. From the bottom of my heart thank you Lucy for all of your help and the kindness you extended to me when I was in a time of need.

Brilliant blend of Eastern and Western modalities…read more They shine in their homemade tinctures. Their Adaptogen Blend: Ashwagandha, Holy Basil, Rhodiola, Schisandra, Licorice, Eleuthero & Milky Oat. Named Sustainable Energy, this organic-based blend will balance out many constitutions. Full Moon Blend supports cycles. Spleen tincture for especially demanding times. I was guided to exchange another tincture I'd purchased for pick-up, and I have to say, the second one she invited me to try was not only pendulum-confirmed by my body - such a positive read it was bouncing off my solar-plexus - it nourished my Spleen in profound ways. The Spleen formula she said was for students, and as I was finishing up my graduate thesis, this seriously helped. Thank you, thank you. She herself got her graduate degree in TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) and said this tincture helped her through her studies. (Wish I could give her credit by naming her, but will add it if I see her there, again. Very helpful.) She translated a wealth of information to me in succinct, kind and clear ways. I also appreciated that rather than have me get what I thought would serve me, she stepped up to confirm which choices were good and guided me to a choice that was better. This reflected proactive care. Each person here has an intuitive way of letting you do your thing while stepping in to assist at the right moment. I appreciate this. I used to frequent Scarlet Sage & Herb Co. in San Francisco before and after they changed hands and this is the closest I've found to that store's original conception. They have a deep respect for plant-medicine, here. They also have a down-to-earth vibe while consciously relating to and working with community in support of other locally-based people, businesses and products. Their tinctures are now spread out throughout the bay. I'd recommend going in person, however, as they have many additional tinctures that are either unavailable or sold-out online. Sanitizer right at the door. Social distancing practiced. Clear walls at the register. Clearly marked footprints on the ground as reminders. Got a solid Clary Sage here, too. Keep those dreams alive!

This health food store is a hidden gem and one of my favorite spots to shop. Even though the store…read moreis on the smaller side, they carry a great variety and always have amazing discounts! Staff is very friendly.

It would be nice if this place wasn't so adamant about enforcing mask wearing on its customers. I…read morewas already at the counter being rung out with my few items when a lady started demanding I wear one. I said how I've already been walking around the entire store shopping without one so I'll just pay and leave now and she said they would refuse my money before letting me pay for the items unless a mask with strapped to my face How about just letting it be done with since I am already literally about to walk out and reminding me next time there is a mask rule at this particular store (not all stores are like this) instead of being rather irate and causing a scene? They also charge a 5% tax for Covid-19 Employee Hazard Pay. You can opt out if you happen to read their little sign by the register and know about it but they conveniently don't mention it while making the payment......like literally every other single donation based program does. So it's basically a surprise tax that you either just deal with afterwards or look petty asking for it back because it takes it away from the employees. How about just pay your employees more money because you're a grocery store that clearly makes good profit? And maybe a tip jar so people can do so at their leisure? Does all that 5% really actually even go to employees? Certainly won't be shopping here again. Shame cause they actually h e some nice stuff that I didn't see in the other stores.

I hired Alex to bring a mobile experience to my company's emergent conference. His team set up the…read moremost special place for our participants to take a good break from all the brain cycles spent listening and discussing. Alex was professional leading up to and post event. His space was really special for folks who don't get that kind of environment very often (especially in a tech/corporate business day). Niuka Tea as a presence special library rules and elevated our event. The tea is outstanding and unlike anything I know. What a great option to have in a conference world of coffee, sugary options, and alcohol. I will bring Alex and Niuka tea back whenever I can.

Really wonderful tea and super fun tea party! I was introduced to Niuka tea at a baby shower and…read morethe mother-to-be and the organizer were super happy with the entire experience. The tea tasting party was tons of fun. Lots of interesting exotic blends (so many unique ingredients). I was also highly impressed that the tea master, Alex, followed sustainable harvesting and sourcing practices for his ingredients. You can also buy Niuka teas online, they make a nice gift for a tea lover. My favorite tea was the number 11 blend for a clear mind.

For anyone like myself that has recently moved to…read moreCalifornia and discovered Co-op's BriarPatch is a community-owned grocery store committed to sustainable, high-quality, and locally sourced foods. This store featured a clean and vibrant produce section stocked by regional organic farms, bulk food aisles, and specialty health goods. Their full-service delis offer freshly prepared sandwiches, organic hot bars, artisan baked goods, and grab-and-go options. The downside is that these stores carry premium grocery pricing. In August of 2026 a rotisserie chicken was $22.00 and sweet sticky pork belly bites were $42.99 a pound.

I am a Briar Patch member!!! Food co-ops are a terrific way to build community. This one in…read moreparticular is filled with friendly staff that gives a atmosphere that feels like home they can't take out time to know their members shoppers names and co-op numbers be a part of The Patch grass Valley.ca.!! POSH CLARK

Great shopping experience All types of gifts and stocking…read morestuffers for everyone Parking is random around grass valley so prepare ahead Clean open space for walking but not handicap friendly so if disabled come with list of wants so staff can accommodate you Staff here is wonderful and fully equipped to answer all questions

Tess Kitchen Store is a nice tri l-level store with a lot of kitchen ware, utensils, decorations,…read moresauces, cook books, etc. The customer service is friendly, helpful, and genuine. A great place to get your kitchen ware. No public restroom!

Obsessed. My husband comes home with a cooler filled with their frozen meals. We live in the Bay…read moreArea and don't have a place like this. So, every other Thursday my husband drives up to Nevada City to see his parents, and he pops in to BackPorch Market to stock up. Fave entree's are the Lasagna, the Cheese Raviolis & the Vodka Sauce Pasta. SO good. Everything is scrumptious and filling. Perfectly sized portions. When you don't want to cook or order anything, but you want something tasty and healthy, BackPorch meals got you covered!

Their frozen meals are truly like having a private chef. They are the most delicious frozen meals I…read morehave ever had. Everything they make is delicious. And their cheese selection can't be beaten in this area. I highly recommend their shop for specialty items. It's like going to the Bay area. And their desserts can't be beaten!

The other day the Social Services for the Visually Handicapped had a nice luncheon with 14,…read moreincluding drivers who volunteer to assist patients in transporting them to these kind of social events, and to appointments with Doctors, Clinics, Therapies, and Hospitals. I am one of the drivers. The food was quite good, service was thorough and relatively speedy considering the number of patrons. There was quite a bit of food and many of us took home containers of left overs. The iced melon drink was absolutely delicious and perfect on a hot day. I heated my left overs up last night.... and with a nice home made salad, it was quite a treat. There is parking in the back of the restaurant that is free. Should it be full there is a parking lot across the street that requires a license plate number and a credit/debit card and the fee is only $1 per hour. I plan to put this restaurant on my list of favorites. Below are a few pictures of the establishment and a couple of plates- this link will take you to more information about the wonderful assortment of dishes they have to offer... https://www.changthong11.com

Very delicious variations of Asian cuisine and the Korean BingSu dessert at the end was a perfect…read moreend to a meal. (Had the char siu pork with rice & that tea bingsu) Services was very quick and aware of the customer wait times and would check up on their patrons and their food often. Ambiance is fairly nice but with not a huge space to work with they did well.

Dwayne and his team are so awesome! They catered tacos for our housewarming party and I continue to…read moreget compliments on the food. The meat is done perfectly and super flavorful. He did rice and bean sides and some yummy salsa too! I've had his BBQ at another event too which is why we hired him.

They catered my wedding back in April. They did such an amazing job. They were very professional…read more The food was outstanding and if given the chance I would have them at another event.

Omg I am DISTRAUGHT! I can't believe Alloro has closed down. This beautiful restaurant will always…read morehold a special place in my heart forever as this is the place where my husband previously proposed to me on my birthday.. the lasanga was my absolute favorite! The ambience was so romantic and adorable in the cutest pink victorian home.. the patio had such an cutesy italian vibe as well. We were looking into coming back here for our anniversary next month and we were so sad to find out they have closed down.. This place will be dearly missed

Would come back again, but a word of warning to gluten-free folks that likely their Alfredo sauce…read moreor something else has gluten in it. My friends ordered gluten free bread and pasta, but they def still had something with gluten in it and it was probably the sauce :( Had the crespelle and it was very good (basically a crepe drenched in sauce). The sauce is creamy but very tangy, almost sour. Would have liked it to be even cheesier inside, but solid dish overall, very soft, good amount of spinach and mushrooms inside, can cut with fork. I wouldn't get it again just because it wasn't a good match for my taste preference (not huge on tangy), but it was good! The saltimbocca alla romana was really good, I would get that one again. Very creamy sauce, the chicken was nice and tender, flavorful and juicy. The polenta was soft but still had a thick almost bready texture, like if you soaked cornbread (but tastes like plain polenta, not like sweet cornbread). If you've never had polenta before, it's sort of a thick grainy oatmeal-like texture. The semifreddo was like if you took tiramisu, added more espresso, and condensed it down into a singular flat slice of cake / bread pudding (soft mushy texture). Delicious sauce, very strong on the whiskey/caramel flavor. Would definitely get that one again. Service was great, and the garlic bread was surprisingly soft and delicious.