BriarPatch Co-Op weighs expansion options
BriarPatch Co-op Market is bursting at the seams. The community-owned organic grocery store has grown from $6 million in annual sales to $25 million in seven years. While such growth is a good problem to have, it’s still a problem. And the Co-op knows it. “For almost a year, BriarPatch has been involved in a […]
Yosemite: Inspiring the National Parks movement
Yosemite has inspired generations of people for thousands of years. On June 30, 1864, Congress enacted the Yosemite Grant Act, establishing Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove as the first protected wild land for all time. This grant marked the first California State Park. In 1890, the land surrounding these two tracts was designated Yosemite National […]
CATS presents Miss Saigon from April 10-May 10 in Nevada City
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE TONY-AWARD WINNING MUSICAL Miss Saigon is coming to the Sierra Foothills this spring. Miss Saigon is being presented from April 10-May 10 at the historic Nevada Theatre in Nevada City. “CATS is excited about bringing this musical to the foothills” for the group’s 20th anniversary production, says Executive Director Jeannie […]
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra turns 20
FEW GROUPS EXEMPLIFY THE INVENTIVE AND visionary spirit of the region’s arts and culture scene more than Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. From modest beginnings, CATS has grown to become one of the foothills’ most respected theatre and arts and culture groups, thanks to dedication, talent and […]
Real Food on I-80
TRAVELERS ALONG I-80 NEEDN’T SETTLE FOR fast food on their way to the Sierra and back. Some of the region’s best eateries are just off the highway. CAFÉ ZORRO This restaurant, just off I-80 at Loomis, is a longtime local favorite and worth a stop. Its menu features seasonal fare such as fish, chicken, meat, […]
Tahoe Central Market & Deli: “Farm to You”
FOR 20 YEARS, PRODUCE PLUS HAS SUPPLIED chefs in Tahoe-Truckee with year-round, seasonal produce, includ- ing organic and local fruits and veggies whenever possible. Owned by the Bob Habeger family of North Lake Tahoe, “Produce Bob’s” customers have included Burger Me, Cottonwood, JAX at the Tracks, Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats, Pianeta Ristorante, West Shore […]
Sugar Bowl: Fresh & Local Skiing
“STEEPED IN TRADITION AND MODERN in amenities” is the motto of Sugar Bowl Resort, which has been California owned and operated since 1939. This past year alone Sugar Bowl invested more than $20 million into widespread upgrades, including a new chairlift that opens an entire peak to lift-served skiing. The Crow’s Peak chairlift, a triple, […]
Après Ski in the Foothills
THOUGH MOUNTAIN RESORTS ARE APPEALING, some people would rather stay out of the snow and take day-trips to the slopes. Après Ski Denver now has a following. Here’s a locals’ secret in the Sierra foothills— Nevada City, Grass Valley and Auburn are “snowless” escapes—but only a one-hour drive to Sugar Bowl Resort and Royal Gorge […]
Tahoe Adventures
“Stopping by woods on a snowy evening” —Robert Frost The Sierra offers imaginative winter adventures: DAYTIME, FULL MOON AND STAR GAZING SNOWSHOE HIKES “Snowshoeing is a great way to access the natural areas around Lake Tahoe,” says Kevin Hickey, owner of Tahoe Adventure Company. The tour company’s guided treks let you experience the beauty and […]
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