Category Archives: Restaurants

Pop’s 50’s Place is authentic Redding food on old Highway 99

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Skip@RR

Out on old Highway 99 (now Hwy 273) you’ll find Pop’s 50’s Place. here are a few images from this afternoon. Love the hot rods that often meet up there. In addition to authentic Highway 99 cuisine at the drive-up, … Continue reading →

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LaCabana Restaurant in Redding muy delicioso

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Skip@RR

A few images from one of our longtime favorite Mexican food places in Redding, LaCabana. Located on Market Street across from Sherven Square near Tehama Street. Next to Crown Camera. We recall this from long ago as very politically incorrect … Continue reading →

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Mac Daddy’s replaces Nick’s Grill in Bella Vista

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Skip@RR

We always liked Nick’s Grill in Bella Vista for their Hot Pastrami. Now, it’s called Mac Daddy’s. Where else can you get free wi-fi in Bella Vista? That said, they have no public restroom. So you won’t be surfing long.

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Aaron and Erin are having a baby

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Skip@RR

Finding out a baby’s gender is one of the most exciting parts of pregnancy. How and when couples do this differs greatly. Some people are guessing as soon as they find out they are pregnant and will have a gender … Continue reading →

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Bruciante Wood Fired Pizza on Hilltop

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Skip@RR

Ruh roh! We are told Bruciantes has closed. Stuff happens. Oak fired pizza. How could that NOT be awesome? Sure enough. This portable wood fired oven goes from 800 to 1200 degrees, so pizzas cook blindingly fast. Which is good, … Continue reading →

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Art in Tapas

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Skip@RR

I took these shots inside Tapas the other day. That restaurant has a very engaging vibe. And such interesting culinary selections too! Enjoy the food, and the art; it’s Really Redding.

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Lovely sunset from View 202

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Skip@RR

View 202 delivers. Located on a bluff overlooking the Sacramento River to the west, it’s on Hemstead near Cypress. Certainly one of Redding’s signature restaurants. They may not deliver their terrific food (not sure about that) but they surely deliver … Continue reading →

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Puerto Vallarta Restaurant on Eureka Way

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Skip@RR

At Puerto Vallarta, they make your guacamole right at your table. Yeah, that works. Fried Jalapenos? Of course! Fire up your Dopamine receptors. Nothing to see here. Move along.Camarones a la Mexico, and Carnitas Tacos!Great Mexican food. Authentic welcoming vibe. … Continue reading →

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French chef Reynald Tel wows the Miracle Mile

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Skip@RR

Acting on a tip from blogger Marc Beauchamp, we’ve become big fans of chef Reynald Tel and the Bourbon & Bull. He cooks with continental flair and friendly style, and best of all, he performs right in front of patrons. … Continue reading →

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Sakura Sushi serves savory seafood

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Skip@RR

This is the first place I ever tried Sushi, many years ago. At lunch with friends from the nearby Citizen’s Utilities office. I guess I’d led a sheltered palate up until that memorable day in the early ’80s. I fell … Continue reading →

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