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2 Redding restaurants, gaming lounge close. IHOP's back | The Buzz
While the restaurant cited several things that led to its closing, the Olney Creek Bridge replacement project certainly played a role in Bird & Beef’s decision. The restaurant, which opened in November 2025 in the old Snack Shack building on Eastside Road, posted on its Facebook page on Sept. 9: “Over the last couple of months, Bird & Beef has been navigating a lot of changes with the construction on our road, traffic flow, staffing, and rising food costs.” Bird & Beef is just yards away from the bridge replacement project, which has been long delayed. But work has kicked into high gear over the last several months. That work has reduced traffic to one lane for portions of Eastside Road. Vehicles traveling north and south are piloted via temporary traffic signals. The wait for the light to turn green backs up traffic on Eastside Road in both directions. In its Facebook message, Bird & Beef stated the work made it a challenge for customers. “We’re incredibly grateful for all the love and support you’ve shown us over the last year. Our joy has been getting to cook for you, create something new, and bring fun, creative food to the
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Anthony’s Bar & Grill is a Mediterranean odyssey into food and drink
Stepping into Anthony’s Mediterranean Bar & Grill in downtown Redding is best described as two experiences in one. There’s the restaurant side, where diners can explore the healthy flavors of Greek cuisine, and then there’s a hidden part in the rear – a modern-day speakeasy that caters to connoisseurs of top-shelf liquor. Anthony’s owner Amin Wahbi declares on his website that he has the best Greek food in the North State. “Of course,” he says. “We have really good food.” Wahbi has pretty much cornered the market on Greek fare in Redding. Originally from Syria, Wahbi moved to Redding in 2007 when he was 24. He came here after living in Michigan for 4 years, where he was in the liquor business. He purchased Bob’s Liquors on Hartnell Avenue, which he still owns, and in 2011 opened the Greek Shack in a blue hut next door. Wahbi expanded by opening the original Anthony’s Mediterranean Cuisine in July 2015 on Eureka Way in west Redding. His loyal fan base was disappointed when he closed that location in 2021 in his quest to open a full restaurant and bar. He also operated a drive-thru kiosk called Xander’s Greek Gyro on Churn Creek
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Great Harvest still coming to Hartnell? Downtown mural vanishes
It has been over a year since news broke in this column that Great Harvest Bread was returning to Redding under a new franchisee. The former operators who ran the franchise since 2007 on Hilltop Drive in the Chuck E. Cheese shopping center sold the business. The new owners planned to revive the brand in the former Round Table Pizza building on Hartnell Avenue. A coming soon sign went up. To date, no one has applied for a building permit with the city to start work on the new Great Harvest. I recently spoke to Ron Stickney, who is part of the new ownership group, and he told me they still plan to open Great Harvest Bakery & Cafe. He said the parent company had sold and that in part was holding up the process. Stickney's group does not own the building. Meanwhile, this past spring, the former pizza building showed up on the city’s code enforcement radar. In his administrative compliance order, Neighborhood Preservation Officer William Eddins noted several violations, including blight, the buildup of trash and debris, and the condition of the parking lot. The building’s owner had until May 18 to comply. “Permits from the building department
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From Jalisco to Chattanooga to Redding, Los Gordos taqueria's story
Taqueria Los Gordos’ two locations have been mainstays among Mexican restaurants in Redding going on 20 years. Their longevity stands out considering there’s plenty of choices for Mexican food, from fine dining to taco trucks. Both locations are family-run with similar menus. The original site on Churn Creek Road opened in 2005 and the second one started downtown not long afterward. Luis de la Torre, the 24-year-old son of his father, also named Luis de la Torre, tells the story of how their second spot came to be. His father opened the downtown eatery in 2006 on the advice of his brother, Alfredo, who already was operating the original Los Gordos in south Redding. As the story goes, Alfredo told his brother at the time that Redding would be a good place for another Mexican place. Opening downtown would be a leap of faith for the family, considering patriarch Luis de la Torre and his family would have to travel some 2,500 miles and leave a restaurant they already were running in Chattanooga, Tenn. “(Alfredo) just told us that business was going good over here. You want to try putting one over here? I mean, it's a growing city,’” the
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Redding game lounge, inspired by father, son dream, opens | The Buzz
Anthony Spengler and his father, Joshua, had a dream of opening a themed restaurant and bar, where Joshua would be the chef and Anthony would operate the front of the house. "So my father was a chef for 20-plus years and we had this pipe dream for him to be my cook and I wanted to run the business," Spengler said. Joshua Spengler passed away in 2017. “I was trying to figure out what do with my life and I decided to pursue that dream that me and my dad had,” said Spengler, who eventually got a degree in business administration. Spengler recently opened Games and Brews in the Westside Village shopping center in south Redding. It’s at least the third game-themed business to open in Redding, joining Bonus Round and Hordes & Boards. Games and Brews, at 6446 Westside Road (Suite A), focuses on board and card games, including role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons. It also hosts events like trivia and movie bingo night. Recently, it had a Star Trek trivia night hosted by Brain Battle Trivia. Spengler said the business opened on Sept. 5. He is waiting for his state Alcoholic Beverage Control license so he can
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Red Bluff won't get a food truck park yet
RED BLUFF, Calif. - The Red Bluff Planning Commission decided not to move forward with creating rules that would allow a permanent or semi-permanent food truck park similar to one in downtown Redding. The decision came at the commission's meeting on Tuesday. Commissioners noted that Red Bluff already has numerous...
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Red Bluff rejects food truck park plan for now
The Red Bluff Planning Commission has decided not to move forward with rules that would allow a permanent or semi-permanent food truck park in the city — but that doesn't mean food trucks are off the table. Commissioners are interested in piloting food trucks at special events first, which could help gauge public demand and determine whether a larger food truck facility would be worth pursuing down the road.
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TURTLE BAY TUESDAY: Brews by the Bridge returns to Turtle Bay
REDDING, Calif. — Beer lovers will have a chance to sample craft brews and support Turtle Bay during Brews by the Bridge this weekend. Turtle Bay will host the annual fundraiser from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29. Presented by Liquor Barn and Signarama, the event is open to guests 21 and older.
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Anselmo Vineyards holding unpermitted events? Redding cafe update
It’s been nearly a dozen years since Reverge Anselmo sold his winery, restaurant and surrounding property in the Inwood Valley east of Redding. What’s happened on the property since the sale is kind of a mystery — through the former winery and surrounding property has recently been back on Shasta County's radar. Anselmo Vineyards still has a website. But the number for the winery and restaurant is disconnected. There is a general number listed for information on its wedding venue and events. I left a message. I’m still waiting to hear back. Shasta County Assistant Resource Management Director Lio Salazar recently told me his office received a complaint on the property that they are looking into. “The Department of Resource Management has received a complaint alleging events being held at the property without permits; making wine, serving food, etc. and operating without a food facility permit. The complaint is currently under investigation,” Salazar said in an email. He declined to say who lodged the complaint. “With respect to the code enforcement process, information, including name, contact information, and/or other information related to the identity … is held confidential except as may be required to be disclosed by court order,” Salazar
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School spirit market hits Corning with 21 food trucks Sept. 1
CORNING, Calif. — The City of Corning Recreation and the Corning Chamber of Commerce will host a "School Spirit" Tuesday Night Market on Sept. 1 from 5 to 8 p.m. on Solano between Third and Sixth Streets. The community is invited to learn more about educational programs and opportunities...
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Brews by the Bridge returns to Turtle Bay to raise funds for education
REDDING, Calif. — Beer, live music and lawn games are coming back to Turtle Bay Exploration Park as Brews by the Bridge returns Saturday, Aug. 29. The 21+ event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. in the McConnell Arboretum & Gardens, just steps from the Sundial Bridge. According to...
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After 44 years, Redding’s Fast Weenies hot dog stand still draws regulars
REDDING, Calif. — For more than four decades, Fast Weenies has served hot dogs and other longtime favorites to generations of Redding customers. The locally owned business opened 44 years ago after a former film-developing kiosk was converted into a small hot dog stand. Despite its age, owner Trent Copland said the goal has remained the same: live up to the name.
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'Redding's little Cheers bar.' Wine down at Grape Escape
The Grape Escape wine bar in downtown Redding is the type of casual hangout where new customers aren’t strangers for long. Owners Adam Browning and Kayla Hatch have created a welcoming atmosphere for wine lovers since they took over the business in May 2020 at the corner of South and Pine streets. Nicknamed The Grape, it’s an award-winning community bar and spot to have some food to go along with glasses of full-bodied cabernet sauvignon, a crisp pinot grigio and more drink choices. “A lot of people come in and say it's kind of like Redding's little Cheers bar,” Browning said. “It's just a place where you're greeted at the door (with), ‘Hey, how you doing?’ Maybe a hug and a handshake. And pretty much by the time you leave here, you're going to know somebody,” he added. “Come as strangers, leave as friends,” is how Hatch describes the experience. The couple say they get a lot of travelers, many of whom say they plan to return the next time they’re in town. “They’re like, ‘We gotta come back in here,’” Browning said. The Grape offers regional wines The Grape is only open three evenings a week — Thursday, Friday
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Tickets go on sale for Asphalt Cowboys 72nd annual BBQ at Lake Redding Park
REDDING, Calif. — The Asphalt Cowboys are gearing up to dish out thousands of meals at their biggest fundraiser of the year, with tickets for the 72nd annual Asphalt Cowboys Community Barbeque going on sale Wednesday, Aug. 5. The barbecue is set for Sunday, Sept. 13, from 11 a.m....