The Idiot is frequently asked what people eat in Redding, California — as though his Northern California base camp is as distant from the rest of the United States as Turkey, Tunisia or Turkestan.
Here’s what The Idiot discovered when he went to “Taste of Redding” to sample local fare at a food and beverage fair.
1. There are lots of locally founded, owned and operated businesses in Redding. Probably just as many as in Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan.
Rita’s of Redding promotes the town in its company name.
Redding-founded Roots Juice Bar creates organic concoctions and is about to open a new outlet on Pine Street in a former Wendy’s.
Moseley Family Cellars has been producing wine in Redding since 2004.
Redding women enthusiastically support Redding-founded restaurant and beverage businesses.
“Taste of Redding” occurred on Sunday, June 10, at the Redding City Hall and Sculpture Park.
2. Can there be too many local brewing companies promoting craft beer in Redding, California, where there are already many more than in Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan combined?
Family-owned Woody’s Brewing Company has a pub on Oregon Street in Redding.
Final Draft Brewing Company (FDBC), one of the newest brewing companies in Redding, is located downtown on California Street.
Fall River Brewing Company is located 70 miles northeast of Redding.
Dunsmuir Brewery Works is 53 miles north of Redding.
Get thee to a brewery.
3. What’s the name of one of the newest restaurants in Redding located at the recently opened Sheraton near the tiled Sundial Bridge? Did the owners know that name is frequently used in Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan?
Mosaic opened earlier this year to lackluster reviews.
4. What coffee company founded in neighboring southern Oregon has become the rage in Redding? The buzz is they plan to expand to Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan.
Dutch Bros., founded in southern Oregon, is the to-go-on-the-run drive-through coffee spot in Redding. There are eight locations throughout town.
5. What dish did The Idiot enter in the Taste of Redding innovative menu contest? Yup, something he eats frequently in Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan.
The Idiot’s entry in the innovative menu contest at “Taste of Redding” is a “Chicken and Dog Caesar Salad” that he eats frequently in Turkey, Tunisia and Turkestan. The dog is made from beef, not pork.
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