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!"
John Riggs
I Finally Got the Chance to Visit Fuji Asian Buffet in Yakima
Though I was sad to see our Old Country Buffet go away during the pandemic, I was excited to hear we would be getting a new buffet that would feature Asian food. I do love my Asian food restaurants in town and when you make it a buffet, I'm all ears...
You Could Move to a nice House on Cuckold Road. Wait, What?
It's always great fun to look through Zillow to see what kind of houses that, let's be honest, you can't afford, but fun to see what all is out there.
This house caught my eye as it's located on Cuckold Point Road.
Wait, what?!
Now, if you're not familiar with the term, you're not alone...
Three of the Worst Grocery Stores in America are All in Portland, OR
Do you have a grocery store that you never step foot in as you have a bad time every time for any reason? You're definitely not alone. All it takes is one bad experience for you to vow never to return and immediately take it to the Internet to leave a poor review of your experience...
This WA Grocery Store Named One of the Best in America
When it comes to grocery stores, many people have their preference. Some love certain ones for location or the service they get or the items they know where they are. Then there are some grocery stores that you never visit due to location from where you are, but when you do go it's like you're on vacation in a new area...
Radcon in Tri-Cities is an Event You Need to Experience for Yourself
I had the joy of attending Radcon this past weekend in Tri-Cities. Radcon is a fan convention that's hard to pinpoint on what it is, exactly. It's all about Sci-Fi. It's all about table-top board games. It's all about fantasy authors. It's all about cosplay...
Open Letter to Porter’s BBQ in Tri-Cities: Open a Location in Yakima!
I was in Tri-Cities over the weekend and as we were looking for a place to eat, I drove past this place called Porter's Real Barbecue. It was a place that, admittedly, I hadn't heard of and won the popular vote from a car of two (myself and one of my kids) so let's check it out...
7 Best Websites to File Your WA State Federal Taxes Online (Including Free Options)
It's about that time once again where we have to figure out how taxes work. I have a feeling that more people in the United States can explain the pythagrian therom or tell you the mitochondria is the powerhouse of a cell, but when it comes to doing your taxes, many are left kinda clueless...
Yakima Needs a Del Taco. No, Really, It Does
A few years ago Jack in the Box bought Del Taco. It was wishful thinking on my end that we might see more Del Taco locations pop up and one of those locations would include Yakima. Even a combination Jack in the Box and Del Taco would be great...
Five Reasons You Should Support Pro Wrestling in Spokane and Tri-Cities
Since the late 1800s and through the turn of the century, pro wrestling has been a staple form of entertainment. From side shows at carnivals to your television screen, pro wrestling has been a part of pop culture for over 100 years. Part of that boom may have came from the introduction of the television where they would broadcast the local wrestling matches to families to help expand the reach of
This Delicious Asian Dish is Found at the Most Unlikely of Restaurants in Yakima
For the past couple of weeks one of my kids kept asking to return to a restaurant they've been to with their friends. For their french fries, specifically. It wasn't quite top of mind, but usually a situation where you happen to be eating somewhere else and that sparks that memory of wanting to go there...