Nevada City Uncorked is September 14
Nevada City Uncorked – A Wine and Food Experience The Nevada City Chamber of Commerce and the Sierra Vintners are proud to present: Nevada City Uncorked September 14, 2013 1-4:30pm in historic downtown Nevada City Nearly 20 wineries and restaurants will be participating in this 2nd annual event. Locations will be set up all within […]
Scoop: Lucchesi Winery plans to expand in downtown Grass Valley
We noticed Lucchesi Winery had placed a new sign in the window at 128 Mill Street this afternoon — formerly the Grass Valley Wine Co.— confirming plans that it plans to expand on Mill Street. The sign, an application to open a tasting room there, was drawing the attention of onlookers. For years, Lucchesi had […]
Pilot Peak wins small-business honor
Pilot Peak Winery has been selected for the 2013 California Excellence Award amongst all its peers and competitors by the Small Business Institute for Excellence in Commerce (SBIEC). Each year the SBIEC conducts business surveys and industry research to identify companies that have achieved demonstrable success in their local business environment and industry category. They […]
Help well-known Nevada City harpist Lisa Stine recover her harps
“Lisa Stine has been a loving and giving member of the Nevada County community for decades. She has played for many non-profit groups and youth, cancer survivor and educational events,” according to a flyer we received and correspondence with one of her friends. “This is a tragedy for her. Let’s help her restore her spirits […]
South Nevada County: A gateway to local food and wine
FOR GENERATIONS, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA’S ROADSIDE FARM STANDS, specialty grocery stores and wineries have been a welcome reprieve for travelers. The long-lasting ones have helped shape their region’s identity. Examples include the Oakville Grocery Co. in Napa Valley, a gourmet’s delight; V. Sattui, where you can buy your favorite wine and enjoy a Napa picnic on […]
Artwork at Burning Man, North America’s largest art festival
Burning Man is the largest outdoor art festival in North America. “The playa is a tabula rasa, a blank canvas upon which many a fantastic vision has been realized,” according to Burning Man’s website. “Submarines, gigantic ducks, swimmers, fire-breathing thistles, serpents, chandeliers, grandfather clocks and balsa wood temples have emerged from the playa.” (Correspondent and […]
Iconic Bruno’s cafe at Burning Man for sale after 60 years
GERLACH, NEV. – For visitors who know Gerlach, the last outpost and main staging ground at Burning Man, Bruno’s Country Club is an icon and a beacon in the desert. It consists of a casino, restaurant, bar, motel and RV park. “Best food for miles around,” writes our correspondent Michael Anderson. “Also the only food. […]
Burning Man’s annual pancake breakfast
Editor’s note: Every year during Burning Man week since 2004, the Black Rock City Municipal Airport has hosted a pancake breakfast. People come from all over the “city.” “There’s nothing like flapjacks and planes”! A description of the breakfast is here. “Preparing for Burning Man”: The Food” is here, including a recipe for Playa Jambalaya. […]
September: For many, the best time to visit wineries
For many wine lovers, California Wine Month in September is the best time of year to visit wine country when the vineyards and wineries are creating their next great vintage and celebrating with dozens of special events and activities. This September, wine-loving consumers will flock to wineries and festivals across the state to see their […]
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