Best of Food and Drink 2017 

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Food

Bakery

Brio Breadworks

1309 11th St., Arcata; 822-0791; www.briobaking.com

Second Place: Ramone's Bakery & Cafe

Third Place: Old Town Coffee & Chocolates

BBQ

Sammy's BBQ & Catering

1709 Fifth St., Eureka; 443-4227; www.sammysbbqcatering.com

Second Place: Humboldt Smokehouse

Third Place: Southside Mike's Bar-B-Que

Breakfast

Big Blue Cafe

846 G St., Arcata; 826-7578; Second Place: The Greene Lily

Third Place: The Village Pantry Family Restaurant

Breakfast Sandwich

McIntosh Farm Country Store

1264 Giuntoli Lane, Arcata; 822-0487; www.mcintoshfarm.com

Second Place: Black Lightning Motorcycle Cafe

Third Place: Big Blue Cafe

Buffalo Wings

Humboldt Brews

856 10th St, Arcata; 826-2739; www.humboldtbrews.com

Second Place: Six Rivers Brewery

Third Place: Eel River Brewing Co.

Burger

Stars Hamburgers

1535 G St., Arcata; 826-1379;

2009 Harrison Ave., Eureka; 445-2061

Second Place: Sixth and E Neighborhood Eatery

Third Place: Surfside Burger Shack

Fourth Place: Humboldt Brews

Burrito

Esmeralda's Mexican Food

328 Grotto St., Eureka; 442-0887;

www.esmeraldasmexicanfood.com

Second Place: Tako Faktory

Third Place: Taqueria La Chiquita

Chinese Restaurant

Liu's Oriental Cuisine

823 Broadway, Eureka; 269-2618; www.liuseureka.com

Second Place: Hunan Village

Third Place: Szechuan Garden

Deli

Eureka Natural Foods

1450 Broadway, Eureka; 442-6325;

2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville; 839-3636

www.eurekanaturalfoods.com

Second Place: Wildberries Marketplace

Third Place: North Coast Co-op

Fourth Place: Murphy's Deli

Donut

Don's Donuts, Pizza & Deli

933 H St., Arcata; 822-6465;

Second Place: Happy Donuts

Third Place: Donut Mill

Eats in SoHum

Cecil's New Orleans Bistro

773 Redwood Drive, Garberville; 923-7007; www.garbervillebistro.com

Second Place: Nacho Mama

Third Place: Sicilito's Pizzeria

Fish & Chips

Eel River Brewing Co.

1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna; 725-2739; www.eelriverbrewing.com

Second Place: SALT Fish House

Third Place: Humboldt Brews

Food Truck

Speedy Taco Truck

1223 Broadway, Eureka; 442-1626;

Second Place: Southside Mike's Bar-B-Que

Third Place: Simmer Down Caribbean Cafe

Fourth Place: Tako Faktory

Free Chips & Salsa

Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill

1111 Fifth St., Eureka; 443-5458; 427 W. Harris, Eureka; 476-8565 855 Eighth St. Ste. 3, Arcata; 822-1010 www.ritashumboldt.com

Second Place: Esmeralda's Mexican Food

Third Place: La Patria Mariscos & Grill

French Fries

Arcata Pizza & Deli

1057 H St., Arcata; 822 4650; www.arcatapizza.com

Second Place: Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe

Third Place: Surfside Burger Shack

Grilled Cheese

Queso Kings Grilled Cheese Bar

252 Loleta Dr., Loleta; 733-5470; www.quesokings.com

Second Place: Old Town Coffee & Chocolates

Third Place: Surfside Burger Shack

Grocery Store

North Coast Co-op

25 Fourth St., Eureka; 443-6027;

811 I St, Arcata; 822-5947

www.northcoast.coop

Second Place: Eureka Natural Foods

Third Place: Wildberries Marketplace

Hot Dog

Wolf Dawg

525 Second St., Eureka; 442-3294;

Second Place: Costco Wholesale

Third Place: Bulldoggies of Humboldt

Ice Cream

Livin' the Dream Ice Cream

1 F St., Bayfront One, Eureka; 407-3508; www.humboldticecream.com

Second Place: Arcata Scoop

Third Place: Fresh Freeze Drive-In

Italian Restaurant

Abruzzi Ristorante

780 Seventh St., Arcata; 826-2345; www.abruzziarcata.com

Second Place: Mazzotti's Old Town

Third Place: La Trattoria

Juice Bar

Wildberries Marketplace

747 13th St., Arcata; 822-5211; www.wildberries.com

Second Place: Eureka Natural Foods

Third Place: Humboldt Juice Works

Late-Night food

Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant

1901 Heindon Road, Arcata; 822-0091;

Second Place: Don's Donuts Pizza & Deli

Third Place: Taco Bell

Fourth Place: Denny's

Local Chef

Josh Wiley at 511 Restaurant

511 Second St., Eureka; 268-3852; www.fiveeleveneureka.com

Second Place: Gary Holler at The Greene Lily

Third Place: Jeff Dunker at DD's Steakhouse

Local Chocolatier

Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate

4 W. Fourth St., Eureka, 798-6010; www.dicktaylorchocolate.com

Second Place: Old Town Coffee & Chocolates

Third Place: Humboldt Chocolate

Locally Made Food

Cypress Grove Chèvre

1330 Q St., Arcata; 825-1100;

www.cypressgrovechevre.com

Second Place: Brio Breadworks

Third Place: Josh Fox Bread

Meat Market/Counter

Eureka Natural Foods

1450 Broadway, Eureka; 442-6325;

2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville; 839-3636

www.eurekanaturalfoods.com

Second Place: Ferndale Meat Co.

Third Place: Myrtle Avenue Market & Deli

Mexican Restaurant

Esmeralda's Mexican Food

328 Grotto St., Eureka; 442-0887;

www.esmeraldasmexicanfood.com

Second Place: Carmela's Mexican Restaurant

Third Place: Rita's Margaritas & Mexican

Fourth Place: Pachanga Mexicana

Milk Shake

Stars Hamburgers

1535 G St., Arcata; 826-1379;

2009 Harrison Ave, Eureka; 445-2061

Second Place: Fresh Freeze Drive-In

Third Place: Surfside Burger Shack

Natural Food Store

Eureka Natural Foods

1450 Broadway, Eureka; 442-6325;

2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville; 839-3636

www.eurekanaturalfoods.com

Second Place: North Coast Co-op

Third Place: Wildberries Marketplace

New Restaurant

Humboldt Bay Bistro

1436 Second St., Eureka; 443-7339; www.humboldtbaybistro.com

Second Place: The Diver Bar & Grill

Third Place: Savory Grill & Cafe

Onion Rings

Sixth and E Neighborhood Eatery

603 E St., Eureka; 445-8783; www.6thande.com

Second Place: Toni's 24 Hour Restaurant

Third Place: Surfside Burger Shack

Fourth Place: AA Bar & Grill

Pie

Slice Of Humboldt Pie

828 I St., Arcata; 630-5100;

www.sliceofhumboldtpie.com

Second Place: Marie Callender's

Third Place: The Village Pantry Family Restaurant

Pizza

Paul's Live From New York

665 Samoa Blvd., Arcata; 822-6199; 604 F St., Eureka; 442-5800

www.paulslivefromnewyorkpizza.com

Second Place: Babe's Pizza & Pasta

Third Place: Smug's Pizza

Salad

Eureka Natural Foods

1450 Broadway, Eureka; 442-6325;

2165 Central Ave., McKinleyville; 839-3636

www.eurekanaturalfoods.com

Second Place: The Greene Lily

Third Place: The Village Pantry Family Restaurant

Sandwich

Hole in the Wall

590 S G St., Arcata; 822-7407

1331 Broadway, Eureka; 443-5362;

Second Place: Central Sandwich

Third Place: North Coast Co-op

Seafood [TIE]

SALT Fish House

761 Eighth St., Arcata; 630-5300; www.saltfishhouse.com

Sea Grill

316 E St., Eureka; 443-7187;

www.seagrillrestauranteureka.com

Second Place: Jack's Seafood

Steak

AA Bar & Grill

929 Fourth St., Eureka; 443-1632;

Second Place: Shamus T Bones

Third Place: Double D Steak & Seafood

Sushi Restaurant

Sushi Spot Arcata

670 Ninth St., #101, Arcata; 822-1221;

www.sushispotarcata.com

Second Place: Masaki's Kyoto Japanese Restaurant

Third Place: Tomo Japanese Restaurant

Thai Restaurant

Annie's Cambodian Cuisine

1917 Fifth St., Eureka; 442-1556;

Second Place: Pho Thiên Long

Third Place: Siam Orchid Thai Cuisine

Vegan Options

Wildflower Cafe & Bakery

1604 G St., Arcata; 822-0360;

www.wildflowercafebakery.com

Second Place: Bless My Soul Cafe

Third Place: Japhy's Soup & Noodles

Vegetarian Options

Bless My Soul Cafe

29 W Fifth St., Eureka; 443-1090;

www.blessmysoulcafe.com

Second Place: Japhy's Soup & Noodles

Third Place: Wildflower Cafe & Bakery

Fourth Place: North Coast Co-op

Drink

Bar

Logger Bar

510 Railroad Ave., Blue Lake; 668-5000;

Second Place: Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

Third Place: The Speakeasy

Bartender

Cameron, The Speakeasy

411 Opera Alley, Eureka; 444-2244;

Second Place: Jessica, AA Bar and Grill

Third Place: Greg, Salt Fish House

Bloody Mary

The Alibi

744 Ninth St., Arcata; 822-3731; Second Place: Cafe Waterfront

Third Place: Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

Brewery

Mad River Brewing Company & Tasting Room

195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake; 668-4151; www.madriverbrewing.com

Second Place: Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe

Third Place: Redwood Curtain Brewing Co.

Coffee House

Old Town Coffee & Chocolates

211 F St., 445-8600

502 Henderson St., Eureka; 442-1522; www.oldtowncoffeeeureka.com

Second Place: Because Coffee

Third Place: Northtown Coffee

Coffee Roaster

Humboldt Bay Coffee Company

535 Third St., Eureka; 444-3969;

www.humboldtcoffee.com

Second Place: Old Town Coffee & Chocolates

Third Place: Muddy Waters Coffee Co.

Dive Bar

The Alibi

744 Ninth St., Arcata; 822-3731; Second Place: Shanty

Third Place: Ernie's

Happy Hour

Plaza Grill

780 Seventh St., Arcata, 826-0860; www.plazagrillarcata.com

Second Place: Carter House Inn

Third Place: Five Eleven

Fourth Place: Shamus T Bones

IPA

Eel River Brewing Co.

1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna; 725-2739; www.eelriverbrewing.com

Second Place: Redwood Curtain Brewing Co.

Third Place: Mad River Brewing Co.

Local Beer

Steelhead, Mad River Brewing Co.

195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake; 668-4151;

www.madriverbrewing.com

Second Place: Tangerine Wheat, Lost Coast Brewery

Third Place: Imperial Golden Ale, Redwood Curtain Brewing Co.

Local Hard Cider

Humboldt Cider Company

3750 Harris St., Eureka; 798-6023; www.humboldtcidercompany.com

Second Place: Wrangletown Cider Company

Local Spirit

Redwood Rye Whiskey, Humboldt Craft Spirits

Eureka; 499-9999; www.humboldtcraftspirits.com

Second Place: Boldt, Alchemy Distillery

Third Place: Vodka, Humbolt Distillery

Fourth Place: Vodka, Dutch and Dewey Distillery

Fifth Place: Moonshine, Jewell Distillery

Margarita

Rita's Margaritas & Mexican Grill

1111 Fifth St., Eureka; 443-5458 427 W. Harris, Eureka; 476-8565 855 Eighth St., Suite 3, Arcata; 822-1010 www.ritashumboldt.com;

Second Place: Logger Bar

Third Place: Fiesta Grill & Cantina

Martini

The Speakeasy

411 Opera Alley, Eureka; 444-2244;

Second Place: Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

Third Place: Five Eleven

Specialty/Seasonal Beer

Raspberry Lambic Six Rivers Brewery

1300 Central Ave., McKinleyville; 839-7580;

www.sixriversbrewery.com

Second Place: Macadamia Nut Porter, Six Rivers Brewery

Third Place: Watermelon Wheat, Lost Coast Brewery

Sports Bar

Humboldt Brews

856 10th St, Arcata; 826-2739; www.humboldtbrews.com

Second Place: AA Bar & Grill

Third Place: Sidelines Sports Bar

Winery

Moonstone Crossing Winery

1000 Moonstone Cross Road; Trinidad; 677-3832

www.moonstonecrossing.com

Second Place: Fieldbrook Winery

Third Place: Briceland Vineyards Winery