Tough day at work? Great day at work? Just want to have a beer with friends? Well, Woody’s is the place in all three cases. Let’s face it, bars are supposed to be fun and Woody’s fits that bill. A fun, casual atmosphere with a great bar to belly up to is only part of the lure.
The food menu is to die for – the Cobb salad is sinfully good – and the rotating menu of beers makes each time you head to Woody’s a chance to try something new … and celebrate just about anything.
The best part about Woody’s – other than everything – is that a rotating beer list means you can find something that fits perfectly. Or you can keep trying the awesome variety of suds ordered by the locally-owned brewery that’s a habitual Best Of winner.
From Shasta Haze (an IPA with hints of pineapple, guava, and another citrus) to Pray for Powder Porter (a smooth balance of rich, dark malts with a hint of bitterness) to the famous … infamous … Hopzerker, Woody’s has whatever you’re thirsting for. Can’t decide? Get a sampler and take in all the hoppy goodness at
1279 Pine St., Redding; 530-691-4441 www.fthcafe.comW hether it’s the cool, college vibe of the College View Drive location or the urban feel of the Market Street location, From The Hearth delivers quality food with a great atmosphere.
A fun and friendly sta can help you pick out the perfect dish o their amazing menu – it’s hard because everything looks so darn good – or,mix you up a drink in a snap. And you can sit inside or out – the College View’s back patio is an oasis, while the outdoor seating on The Promenade is great for relaxing and people watching.
RUNNERS UP:
. Cattlemens
. Clearie’s Restaurant and Lounge
Best Lunch
F rom burgers to sandwiches, From the Hearth’s menu presents anepicurean dilemma – what to order.
And it really depends on what you’re in the mood for. From the
Cuban to the Buffalo chicken to the French dip, From the Hearth’s hotsandwiches are sublime and served how you like it with your choice of a side dish. And then there’s the burgers, wraps and rice bowls, all made with the freshest ingredients to your liking and served with FTH’s divine bread.
In order to truly enjoy what From the Hearth has to o er, looks like
repeat visits are in order.
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. Cheesecakes Unlimited
. WIlda’s Grill
BEST BAKERY
From the Hearth has quickly become a north state staple for its delightful meals and quaint, cozy cafes. But the genesis of FTH began as a bakery back in 2008, when Spencer Tang purchased the bakery that specializes in sublime sourdough.
Today, From the Hearth creates gourmet food, but its breads continue to delight. Carried inHoliday, Raley’s, Safeway,R& R Meats and other retailers, From The Hearth’s bread remains as good as it did a decade ago.
RUNNERS UP:
. Sublime Cake Design
. Sweet Spot
Best Business Lunch
Whether meeting at the College View Drive restaurant or the new and remarkable Market Street location in the downtown Mall, you’re bound to impress that prospective client.
A full menu of sandwiches, soups and other delightful fare is only half the attraction. Spacious, but cozy tables allow you to discuss business in a casual, but productive manner. The friendly staff is quick too a suggestion and quicker to get your order out.
And on a nice sunny afternoon, what better way to meet than outside on The Promenade?
530-226-8439 www.view202redding.com If there were ever a category and restaurant perfectly paired it’s Best Outdoor Dining and View 202.
The vistas are spectacular. The food is superb. The atmosphere is elegant.
The lounge-style patio overs sweeping views to the west of Redding – perfect at sunset – from high on the blues overlooking the Sacramento River. Comfortable couches, . Fire pits and cozy dining tables make for an enjoyable time with friends or that special someone.
Add View 202’s exquisite dining menu to drinks, lunch, brunch or dinner and it’s easy
to see why Best Of The North State voters keep choosing View 202.
Multiple North State locations www.dutchbros.com The largest, privately-held drive-thru coffee company in the nation,
Dutch Bros. isn’t just a place to stop
for something to drink – it’s like
visiting friends.
Perhaps that’s why Dutch Bros.
customers, dubbed the Dutch Ma. a, are . ercely loyal. And it doesn’t hurt that the co ees and other drinks are pretty dang good.
Dutch Bros. employees are fun, friendly and perky, and get you what you want quickly. It’s the perfect place to start your day or get a quick pickme- up in the late afternoon.
And Dutch Bros. is dedicated to its community. During the Carr andCamp . res, local Dutch Bros. and their
4712 Mountain Lakes Blvd., Redding 2158 Hilltop Drive, Redding 530-229-9463; www.moseleyfamilycellars.com When it’s time to a nice Chardonnay or Viognier, Moseley’s Family Cellars has you covered.
The repeat Best Of The North State winner knows how to make great wines and voters recognize that.
From the best grapes from quality vineyards through California (Napa, Sonoma, Lodi and north state), Moseley’s crafts each bottle with the wine lover in mind.
Their tasting rooms o er a chance to learn about their hand-crafted wines and their wine club o ers
perks to those who have a passion for the fruit of the vine.
1279 Pine St., Redding; 530-691-4441 www.fthcafe.com From the Hearth has quickly become a north state staple for its delightful meals and quaint, cozy cafes. But the genesis of FTH began as a bakery back in 2008, when Spencer Tang purchased the bakery that specializes in sublime sourdough.
Today, From the Hearth creates gourmet food, but its breads continue to delight. Carried inHoliday, Raley’s, Safeway,
R& R Meats and other retailers, From The Hearth’s bread remains as good as it did a decade ago.
2159 East St., Redding; 530-241-7770 www.randrqualitymeats.net R & R’s website proudly displays Best of the North State for 11 years running. Time to update it because voters have again recognized R& R and what makes them the place to go for highquality meats and seafood.
Sure, you can buy steak just about anywhere, but R& R’s personal attention and large selection means customers can get what they want. From beef to pork to poultry and seafood, R& R o ers only the best – at competitive prices. Their new space – down the street from the old location – adds in the seafood element and is the go-to place for the freshest catches.
But you don’t win Best Butcher for a dozen years without quality meat and exceptional customer service.
A dinner at Clearie’s Restaurant and Lounge only feels like you’re in the big city.
After all, the menu looks like something you’d . nd at
a 5-star New York or Los Angeles restaurant.
At Clearie’s you can start with a tempting appetizer of steamer clams or fried mozzarella caprese and drinks before diving in to an entree that tastes as good as it sounds.
The only problem might be picking something o the
expansive Clearie’s menu. From grilled salmon to pan
seared duck to a . let mignon or a downright sublime
French onion mac-n-cheese, Clearie’s makes it hard to
choose. But when you . nally do, rest assured that the
quality comes through in each delicious bite.
But make sure to save room for dessert like the sinful bananas foster, crème brulee or apple pie chimichanga.
3055 Bechelli Lane, Redding; 530-223-1636 www.nellosrestaurant.net Nello’s hunger was Redding’s gain. Started in 1980 because the retiree couldn’t . nd a good local Italian
restaurant, Nello’s has become a north state institution that’s had a lock on the category by Best Of The North State voters.
From plentiful pasta dishes to specialties like Steak Diane and stu ed veal rollitini, Nello’s serves it right every
time.
And the ambiance at Nello’s o ers the perfect place for
a quiet dinner for two.
Open evenings seven days a week, Nello’s truly is Redding’s Italian heaven.
1257 Oregon St., Redding; 530-768-1034 www.woodysbrewing.com S infully good beer, a top-notch pub menu and fun atmosphere make Woody’s the place to go for a good night out.
From wheat beer to amber to whatever head brewer Pat Wlodarczyk can dream up, Woody’s is certain to have something to whet your whistle.
The Hopzerker is a strong and complex brew with a malt backbone, while the Nutty Woody is a moderate malt with a light caramel character and dry . nish. And of course, there’s always
the Quickie IPA.
And Woody’s was also part of the group to brew the Shasta Strong IPA to help with Carr Fire relief funds.
