Artisan pizza abounds in Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee
THE ITALIANS WHO CAME TO THE FOOTHILLS in the Gold Rush-era brought winemaking to the region, but they also introduced the tradition of baking in stone ovens. Area restaurants and wineries have revived the tradition, from North Auburn to Grass Valley to Nevada City to Truckee. Sierra Knolls’ Bear River Wine Tasting room, just off […]
High altitude cooking with Stella restaurant’s chef Jacob Burton
“Cooking at altitude can be intimidating for the uninitiated, but once you understand the basic underlying science, you’ll never need another high altitude cook book again,” Chef Jacob Burton, chef at Stella restaurant at the Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee, writes on his blog. “As most of you are already aware, cooking at altitude […]
Tahoe Trips and Trails offers summer adventures
Panoramic vistas and the opportunity to climb 1,500 feet in elevation over a short distance are the biggest draws for adventure seekers from as close by as the San Francisco Bay Area and as far away as New York and Europe. Active adults who have a zest for adventure are looking for outdoor adventure concierge […]
Stella restaurant in Truckee features a “Culinary Tour de France” on May 10 and June 14
TRUCKEE IS KNOWN FOR ITS year-round outdoor activities. But it also is becoming a popular foodie destination, with menus that hold their own in any food-obsessed city. Restaurant Trokay received a four-star review in the Sacramento Bee. More modest restaurants have recently opened, such as Marg’s Taco Bistro, Morgan’s Lobster Shack & Fish Market and […]
Tahoe Trips and Trails announces new speaker series, guided treks for summer
“How do you Tahoe?” asks Patty Baird, owner of Tahoe Trips and Trails, the outdoor adventure company based out of The Cedar House Sport Hotel. The question — part challenge, part tongue in cheek and all inspiring — is asked with a smile. Tahoe Trips and Trails’ “#HowDoYouTahoe” campaign includes on-site inspirational speakers beginning on […]
Spas & Wellness
Whether you’re here to play, perform or peruse, there’s always time for pampering. From upscale boutique day spas to spiritual yoga farms, Placer County and Nevada County CA have a relaxation or revitalization escape for everyone. Day spas dot the main streets and reach back into forested enclaves, where services include outdoor hot tub and […]
New snow: Winter wonderland for skiers, riders, sledders and sightseers
About 1 1/2 to 2 feet of new snow blanketed Truckee-Tahoe ski resorts on Friday, creating the best skiing conditions of the season and a winter wonderland. Resorts that reported major snowfall included, Boreal, Sugar Bowl (opening today with powder conditions), Northstar California, Squaw (Squaw Creek lift is expected to open today), Heavenly, Kirkwood, Sierra […]
Washington Post writes about Truckee foodie scene, including Stella
The Washington Post published its annual U.S. ski guide this month and singled out the foodie scene in Truckee. In particular, it pointed to Stella at the Cedar House Sport Hotel, which our magazine has recommended for years. “The chef uses fresh produce from the restaurant garden to create simple regional cuisine. Entrees from $22,” […]
Dog-friendly travel in Placer and Nevada County CA
—LAKE TAHOE-TRUCKEE— In Tahoe, we like to hike or walk with our dog in Blackwood Canyon on the West Shore, about six miles south of Tahoe City; on the Tahoe City Lakeside Trail; or on the dog-friendly trails at Donner Memorial State Park. Dog-friendly lodging includes the Cedar Glen Lodge at Tahoe Vista on the […]
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