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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....
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Redding indoor pickleball courts move forward. New burger joint opens
More than a year ago, Kendall Bachman of the Redding Pickleball Club told me that they had hoped to open inside courts by this year and that their preferred location was next to Grange Co-op in the Raley’s shopping center on Lake Boulevard. The club hasn't opened. But recently, a state California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control application was posted at the site. The licensee is Redding Pickleball, a limited liability corporation whose managing member is Dennis Shepard. Bachman and three others are also members in the LLC. The application is for a license to serve beer at the club. Shepard told me they are optimistic Redding Pickleball Club will open in January or February. The club will be open seven days a week. Shepard said more details about the club, including a website, will be shared in about a month. They have been working on the project for more than two years. With an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 pickleball players in the North State, Shepard thinks the indoor club will be a popular attraction. Bachman told me last year that the group had looked at the former Big Lots building on Hilltop Drive and the old Joann Fabrics on
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Roadside restaurants worth the stop from Crater Lake to Dunsmuir
Summer is road trip season, and whether you're headed to Crater Lake or simply looking for your next great burger, the journey is often just as memorable as the destination. Jefferson Public Radio's Natalie Golay recently asked food stylist Will Smith and self-described foodie mom Nicole Larsen to share the Southern Oregon and Northern California restaurants they always recommend. Their picks range from nostalgic burger stands and family traditions to chef-driven favorites and one unforgettable roadside fruit stand.
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Redding's Sunday brunch rush is boosting downtown businesses
REDDING, Calif. - The Redding Public Market's Sunday brunch series is drawing crowds and boosting foot traffic for businesses across downtown. The weekly event features live music, special menu items and a festive atmosphere that attracts families, friends and visitors from across the area. Business owners say the brunch rush...
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Redding's Damburger in 'The Buzz'. Plus, railbikes coming to Siskiyou
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New Social Kitchen restaurant honors a family legacy
Martin Rios Jr., co-owner and chef of the new Social Kitchen in Palo Cedro, can tell when his customers enjoy their meals. “When I see a plate coming back empty, that’s my reward,” he said. “That means the people like the food.” Chef Martin (pronounced mar-TEEN) must be seeing a lot of clean plates lately. The family-owned restaurant, an offshoot of the Casa Rios Grill in nearby Redding, has been providing praise-worthy breakfast and lunch dishes for about three months now. “The servers, they always say, "Everybody loves your food, Martin,’” he said. Rios is humble about the compliments he receives. But the high marks aren’t surprising considering he’s been working in local restaurant kitchens and learning from other chefs for nearly 30 years. “I'm not saying I'm the best at what I do. … I cook (food) the way I would eat it myself,” he said. “I'm always hard on myself because I always strive for perfection.” The Social Kitchen, the former location of the Farmhouse Cafe, can seat about 60 guests inside and another 20 on two patios. It’s best to get there early, especially on the weekends when it’s the busiest. Rios and his brother came up
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Trader Joe's fans from Eureka, Redding, Mt Shasta favor these 10 items
Dark chocolate, Asian fusion and crunchy snacks rank high among top groceries customers at Trader Joe’s in Redding carry out the door. Most popular items are foods under the specialty grocery store’s brand, said Redding store manager Steve Schaarschmidt. High on the list are snacks that require no preparation, and microwaveable frozen foods that taste like carry-out restaurant meals but are less expensive. With the second closest Trader Joe’s store in Chico, customers from Red Bluff to south Siskiyou County visit Redding's TJ’s to shop the store chain's exclusive products, Schaarschmidt said, and seasonal customers return each year when they visit Lake Shasta, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and other natural landmarks. “We see quite a bit” of customers who say they're from Mount Shasta and Eureka. “There’s no Trader Joe’s on the coast north of Santa Rosa, so people make a trip and shop for all their friends,” he said. If it seems odd people would drive 140 miles from the Humboldt County coast to visit Trader Joe's in Redding, consider the store's grocery cult status . The Monrovia-based chain's core customers are " not just satisfied, but bordering on fanatic," Forbes reported. Customers placed Trader Joe's at the top
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Downtown Redding new bar hits a pause but this BLT eatery is a go
Plans to open another downtown Redding bar inside a building that was once home to a high-tech company apparently have been shelved. The former DataRay Inc. building is now being marketed for lease. The local technology firm relocated to Monterey in 2024. Last year, a state Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a license transfer was posted on the building, which is at the corner of Placer and Market streets, next door to the Shasta County Elections Department. The application was for a bar named Founders. According to ABC, Ryan Muse and Christopher Hastings are the managing members of RS Restaurant Group LLC, doing business as Founders. Muse also owns RAW, the sushi restaurant on Hilltop Drive. Recently, the outside of the building was refreshed with new stucco and painted white and dark gray. A “For Lease” sign also is up, which triggers the question, is the bar not happening? Debbie Wall, of Northstate Commercial Partners, told me the ABC license was not approved for that location, so the building is being marketed for something else. So, I contacted the ABC to get more information. Devin Blankenship, an ABC spokesman, told me the application has not been denied, and a decision
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Redding Dunkin’ Donuts opening delayed until early August
REDDING, Calif. — Anyone eager to grab a coffee or donut at Redding’s new Dunkin' Donuts will have to wait a little longer. The Dunkin' Donuts location was originally expected to open Wednesday, July 15, but the store manager said crews are still working through final steps. The opening has been pushed to early August as work continues to prepare the new location. Earlier Wednesday afternoon, work was still occurring outside of the building.
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Cool down at these ice cream and frozen yogurt spots in Redding
As Redding's heat rises, the community's independent ice cream and frozen yogurt shops have jumped into action, drawing in customers eager for sweet, cool treats as temperatures soar. Places ready to serve up the scoops and more this summer include the 32 Below Ice Cream Shop, which added a second location in the city when it opened at the Redding Public Market downtown dining and party spot late last year. Summertime sees ice cream entrepreneurs launch summer specials, create new menu items and add new flavors — some including dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan or no-sugar-added options. Here’s the scoop on what some mom-and-pop frozen yogurt and ice cream parlors in Redding are doing to help people keep their cool. Croffle Craze Cafe Address: 1003 Dana Dr., Suite A, Redding. Drive-thru service available. Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Contact: Call 530-605-0386 or go to www.facebook.com Many people in Redding have never heard of a croffle . That's why Supawadee "Ann" Sukbanthoeng said she opened Croffle Craze Cafe inside the former Pinoy Food Grocery, a Filipino market that had been located on Dana Drive. Croffle is, of course, a made-up
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Anderson police invite residents to National Hot Dog Day lunch July 15 on North Street
ANDERSON, Calif. — The Anderson Police Department (APD) has invited the community to grab lunch and get to know local officers during a National Hot Dog Day event. The event will be held Wednesday, July 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at Blackburn Apparel & Virtual Golf, 2245 North St. in Anderson.
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What this Redding family eatery does to win diners over
At Waffle Bite in south Redding, there's something for everyone. Groups of senior citizens gather at restaurant tables for their weekly socials, often leaning toward sturdy breakfast and lunch specials including liver and onions, burgers with fries, fish and chips with coleslaw or a biscuit with gravy, eggs and choice of potatoes. People celebrating their 21st birthdays also frequent the family-owned eatery to sip mimosas and tuck into the popular Quesabirria Benedict — slow-braised beef birria with a golden-brown ring of fried cheese, along with cilantro, onion and poached eggs on a thick corn masa base called a sope that's finished with chipotle hollandaise. People in bowling groups, church clubs and community service organizations also come in. And the younger set? There's something for them, too, at this family-friendly eatery with artwork of Spiderman, the Hulk and iconic waffles displayed just inside the front door. "I have like a little Bart Simpson hot chocolate. I put marshmallows, sprinkles, a cookie on there and they go insane," said Waffle Bite owner Mercedes Velazquez. Other special Saturday pop-up offerings at the restaurant have included Pokemon, with others coming for Hello Kitty and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). "I try doing something new and
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This Classic California Burger Joint Has Been Lovingly Family-Owned For Over 56 Years
When a restaurant stays in the same family for 56 years, it’s not just serving food anymore; it’s serving tradition, memories, and a masterclass in doing one thing really, really well. Bud’s Jolly Kone in Red Bluff, California, has been flipping burgers and swirling soft-serve since the 1960s,...
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Smash Bros burgers brings new vibe to Shasta Lake spot | The Buzz
Jonah Mills and his business partners have wanted to open a hamburger joint and brewery for nearly 10 years. They’ve realized one half of that vision with Smash Bros, a smash burger restaurant in Cascade Village in Shasta Lake. Smash Bros will celebrate its grand opening July 10. It doesn’t have a brewery, but when your restaurant is steps away from the tap room of one of the most popular breweries in far Northern California, it’s the next best thing. “It kind of felt like the perfect fit,” Mills recently told me. Fall River Brewing Co.’s tap room opened in Cascade Village late last year, the first business to open in the mixed-use development. Built by K2 Development, the project has given the city’s main corridor, Shasta Dam Boulevard, a major facelift. Last June, K2 announced that Fall River and Mills and partners’ Tarsus Foods would be coming to the Village. “It’s an exciting time in Shasta Lake as we welcome Fall River Brewing and Tarsus Foods to our community. Their addition, along with the planned outdoor gathering and dining space, reflects the overall vision of the Cascade Village project,” Shasta Lake City Manager Jessaca Lugo said in a news
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This Unusual California Restaurant May Look Eccentric, But The Food Speaks For Itself
Tucked along Cascade Boulevard in Shasta Lake, California, Joe’s Giant Orange Restaurant is one of those places you almost drive past without a second glance. But pull off Interstate 5, and you’ll quickly discover why this quirky roadside spot has earned a loyal following and a 4.5-star rating from nearly 900 reviewers.
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Tiki bar on wheels finds Redding home. Applebee's, IHOP unite
Scott and Melissa Davis have talked about opening a tiki bar for about five years. The talk turned into action earlier this year when they opened Castaway Cove , a mobile tiki bar that caters to public and private events, including weddings and birthday parties. They bought a 1964 Kenskill travel trailer from a woman in Chico, Scott outfitted it and Castaway launched in April with an event during Kool April Nites week. “We do both cocktails and mocktails,” Scott recently told me. “The state law doesn’t allow us to serve alcohol at public events until we have our liquor license, which we are working on. So, when we do popups around town, it will be mocktails.” The response has been so encouraging for the Davises that now they are ready to take the next step of opening a tiki bar and restaurant in downtown Redding in 2027. “The trailer was a precursor to test the market and see what the interest is in Redding. In just the short time we have been open, there’s been so much excitement in what we’ve been doing,” Scott said. While they have a location near the Redding Public Market that they have homed
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This California Steakhouse Has A Budget-Friendly Feast Built For Sharing
Steakhouses aren’t exactly known for the phrase “budget-friendly.” They’re usually where wallets go on a little adventure of their own, and sometimes come back noticeably lighter. But every now and then, one flips the script in a way that feels almost suspicious at first glance. This...
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Joey Chestnut offers advice before Redding’s first hot dog eating championship
REDDING, Calif. — Joey Chestnut knows a thing or two about eating hot dogs in a hurry. The world champion competitive eater spoke with us ahead of Redding’s first Hot Dog Eating Championship, set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 3, at Whistlestop Park in downtown Redding. The inaugural...
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Redding Farmers Market spices things up with hot pepper-eating contest
The Redding Farmers Market is asking for competitive pepper eaters who can handle the heat to please step forward. The market is signing up people to compete at its inaugural Hot Pepper Eating Contest on Saturday, August 15. This year's contestants will gulp their way through a lineup of peppers, starting off with mild shishitos and jalapeño varieties, organizers said. Then it escalates through serranos, cayennes, Thai chilis, Scotch Bonnets/habaneros and finishes with the legendary Ghost Pepper, which can top more than 1 million Scoville Heat Units. The SHU measurement indicates the concentration of capsaicin chemical compound that gives some edible peppers a burning taste kick. Invented in 1912 by American pharmacologist Wilbur Scoville, the SHU measurement method represents the number of times the concentration of capsaicinoids needs to be diluted before it’s no longer detectable, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Weather temperatures, the type of soil and location where the pepper was grown also factor in to how hot a pepper tastes, according to the agency. The competition at the Redding Farmers Market will host three competition heats — ahem — at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Registration is $10 and prizes will