The Candystick Building is Restored

As many visitors to our Ferndale blog already know. the historic Candystick building was a total loss to an early morning fire last September. Now, its' restoration is nearly complete and should be occupied by new tenants by mid-June, 2009. This restoration has been a labor of love to prevent the city of Ferndale, Ca. from losing one of it acclaimed beauties.

DCI Builders have been the contractors for most of the work, while the beautifully re-created architectural accent pieces have been lovingly restored by Marc Daniels, the son of Victorian Inn owners.

The new retail occupant will be Karen Pingitore and her Ferndale Clothing Company, as she combines her current three locations under one roof. So now we have a great new building and a great new tenant. So, on your next California Redwoods vacation, stop and take a look at an old new building. And stop in to say hi to us, too!

North Coast Cuisine at Curley's, Victorian Inn

Our guests are almost 100% interested in "where do we eat?" and "where's the best place to eat?" So, to help them out, our Ferndale blog and our Redwoods blog may now be referred to as our "Foodies blog".

Humboldt County is a secret haven for hard-core foodies, even if they're on a California Redwoods vacation. Do you crave Asian fusion? You can find it here in the city of Ferndale Ca. Do you dream of succulent treats drizzled in mystifying reduction sauces? Say no more. Does seafood tickle your fancy? Well...you get the idea.

Recently, our lovely local public television station (KEET) has been airing a special series called “North Coast Cuisine". Last weeks episode of “North Coast Cuisine,” a six-part series featuring local chefs and food producers, was hosted by Curley Tait and Dustin Valance of Curley's Grill in Ferndale's Victorian Inn, with a feature from the Farmers Market.

In 1995, Curley Tait opened the doors to Curley's Grill in the Victorian Village of Ferndale. Today, filling the ground floor of the historic Victorian Inn, Curley's Grill is known for its elegant yet friendly atmosphere and consistent quality. Meals are skillfully prepared and presented, while desserts are showcased tableside.

So, whether you're an Inn guest or not, you now know the "best place to eat".

(Some of this text was excerpted from the Times-Standard April 9 issue)