Queenie's Roadhouse in Elk. Chef-Owner Lynn Derrick announced the closure of her beloved restaurant this week. (Lynn Derrick via Bay City News

MENDOCINO Co., 2/17/23 – This has been a week of ups and downs for Mendocino County food and beverage enthusiasts. The week kicked off with local wines winning big at the nation’s largest wine competition and the Slack Tide Cafe in Fort Bragg launching a live music series. As the week unfolded, two restaurants closed, a local restaurant owner passed away, and the Gualala Community Center burned down, including the Pay N Take which provides access to gently used homegoods, including kitchen tools and equipment, and meals for locals. There is no time like the present to get out and support local restaurants and wineries, tip serving staff big, and consider donating your time or money to local food-focused nonprofits. They all need our support more than ever. Read on for the latest food and drink news. 

Three restaurants closed in Mendocino County this month
For a restaurant scene that is as small and tight-knit as Mendocino County’s, the closure of one restaurant is devastating. This month, we lost three restaurants in two weeks. 

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Sarah Stierch covers breaking news and more for The Mendocino Voice. Reach her at sarah@mendovoice.com.