Winter comfort food: Where to get it

CHEESE FONDUE FRIAR TUCKS

Melted swiss gruyere & emmentaler cheeses, blended with wine and spices served with french bread, apples and mushrooms. 111 N Pine St., NC
FriarTucks.com

COQ AU VIN MATTEO’S PUBLIC
Organic chicken breast with mushrooms in a delicate red wine sauce. Served with organic jasmine rice and seasonal vegetables. 300 Commercial St., NC
MatteosPublic.com

EGGPLANT PARMIGIANO TOFANELLI’S
Lightly breaded in Italian toasted bread crumbs, sautéed and topped with marinara sauce, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheese. 302 W. Main St., GV
Tofanellis.com

CRAB MELT MONKEY CAT
One large crab cake, avocado, tomato, with melted provolone served open faced on sourdough bread with chipotle aioli. 805 Lincoln Way, Auburn
MonkeyCat.com

DO-IT-YOURSELF FONDUE
WHEYWARD GIRL CREAMERY, DEDRICK’S CHEESE
Artisan cheese shops that feature cheese for homemade fondues, as well as cheese plates. Wheyward Girl Creamery offers cheesemaking classes.
Wheyward Girl Creamery: 209 Commercial St., NC
WheywardGirlCreamery.com
Dedrick’s Cheese: 312 Main St., #101, Placerville. Find them on facebook.

CHILE VERDE MARIA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Tender bites of pork sautéed with fresh roasted tomatillo sauce. Served with warm tortillas. 226 E. Main St., GV
MariasGrassValley.com

LOBSTER MAC N’ CHEESE
MORGAN’S LOBSTER SHACK & FISH MARKET
Lobster meat, house bacon, fontina cheese sauce, and campanelle pasta. 10089 W. River St., Truckee and 1401 S. Virginia, Reno
MorgansLobsterShack.com

CHICKEN POT PIE WEST SHORE CAFE
Slow-roasted farm-raised chicken in cream rich broth, with winter vegetables in a flakey pie crust. 5160 W. Lake Blvd., Homewood
WestShoreCafe.com

GRILLED 4-CHEESE SUMMER THYME’S BAKERY & DELI
Cheddar, Swiss, provolone and mozzarella with avocado and chili-lime sauce makes a sandwich you can write home about. Served with kettle chips or salad. 231 Colfax Ave., GV
SummerThymes.com

SHEPHERD’S PIE THREE FORKS BAKERY & BREWING CO.
Ground beef, mirepoix, garlic, mushrooms, tomato paste, mashed potatoes, and cheddar. Served with a side
salad. 211 Commercial St., NC
ThreeForksNC.com