Silver's at the Wharf

The Canul family came here in 1982. Silver, 17 at the time, loved to cook for his family. Now, Chef Silver Canul produces masterpieces at Silver's at the Wharf. Enjoy panoramic views of the harbor replete with fishing boats, diving birds, and talkative seals. Full bar in the Lounge.

Zapateria Mexicana

In May, 2000, Tony and Rosa Maria Mora, our 3rd family, opened Zapateria La Mexicana, a specialty store featuring high quality products from Mexico, in The Depot at 401 N. Main St, Fort Bragg. The store has a big selection of leather products, with both men's and women's footware, boots and coats. There is a number of other gift items and the wall is filled with beautifully crafted wall clocks handmade by Tony. The two older Mora offspring, Jamie and Isabel, both help out in the store.

Happy Machines

Until May, 2001, Carol Linville-Chilton, who with husband Rick and daughter Jessica Ann Frey, are Habitat's 5th family, was ONLY working at her full-time job as a registered dental assistant. With help and support from her dentist employer, she embarked on a new venture, an in-home sewing machine repair business, Happy Machines. She services most sewing machines & sergers including Viking, Husqvarna, and White. Carol works with Sew 'N Sew, a local fabric shop, so customers can bring in their troubled machines and leave them for Carol to pick up. Contact Carol at 964-8420.

Cafe Vienna

When Charlie and Waldie Maden moved to Ft. Bragg in 1997, Charlie had been working in the publishing business in S.F and went to work for the Cypress House doing printing and publishing. An entrepreneurial family background and an opportunity combined for the Madens, when the former Thanksgiving Cafe closed. Combining Waldie's Austrian heritage and Charlie's business sense, they opened Cafe Vienna at 120 S. Main (just north of Long's) in 1999 on a shoestring, loans and a prayer. Incurring more debt, Charlie bought a stove to move the "coffee shop" into a full cafe, serving breakfast and lunch every day. Long hours, despite uncertain business conditions, have rewarded them: Cafe Vienna has become known for the consistent good food and friendly atmosphere. Charlie is at the Cafe most days while Waldie does all the bookkeeping and raises two small boys while they wait for the opportunity to build their own Habitat house.