Wanderlust returns to Squaw Valley on July 17-20
Wanderlust, producers of the largest yoga lifestyle events in the world, returns to California July 17-20 at the birthplace of the Wanderlust Festival – Squaw Valley. Nestled in one of Mother Nature’s most picturesque creations, this four-day retreat will gather together yoga enthusiasts, families, foodies and mindful adventurers for an unforgettable getaway. Surrounded by the […]
Singer Melissa Etheridge to perform September 19 in Grass Valley
Melissa Lou Etheridge, the American rock singer-songwriter, guitarist, and activist, is going to perform at the Veterans Memorial Building in Grass Valley on Friday, September 19. Tickets go on sale as early as July 7 for VIP packages but later in the month for the general public, according to her website. Etheridge is performing in […]
Diegos restaurant: A hidden gem in Grass Valley
TUCKED AWAY IN A LEAFY GREEN neighborhood of Victorian-style houses in Grass Valley, Diegos restaurant is a hidden gem. It takes you on a journey to South America with fresh, delicious food, eclectic decor and a shaded patio with colorful plants. “A really interesting, tasty little place that I go to whenever I visit Grass […]
Where to go for summer drinks in the Sierra Foothills and Tahoe
CAROLINES COFFEE ROASTERS When the “Good Day Sacramento” television crew recently was visiting western Nevada County, it knew where to go for a good cup of coffee: Carolines Coffee Roasters in downtown Grass Valley. Now that summer has arrived, we recommend a Mocha Freeze from Carolines. The drink is a blend of homemade mocha mix […]
Cooking classes at Tess’ Kitchen Store and BriarPatch this summer
“WE’RE TALKING ABOUT COOKING MORE, but survey research confirms we’re cooking less and buying more prepared meals,” as food activist Michael Pollan explains in his book Cooking. Pollan explains the paradox by theorizing, “We might not feel we have the time, energy or knowledge to do it ourselves every day, but we’re not prepared to […]
Best Al Fresco dining in the Sierra Foothills and Truckee-Tahoe
HERE ARE SOME ENJOYABLE OUTDOOR DINING spots in our region: DIEGOS Diegos has a charming outdoor patio, featuring original tile work, a trellis and colorful plantings. The eclectic surroundings are redolent of a neighborhood Latin America café, with food ranging from lomito sandwiches (roast, shredded pork) to fish tacos. 217 Colfax Ave., GV. DiegosRestaurant.com IKE’S […]
Lamb’s Victorian Inn: A “home away from home” in Grass Valley
VISITORS WILL MARVEL AT THE B&B RUN BY John and Janet Lamb in historic Grass Valley: heavenly beds, delicious homemade breakfasts, manicured gardens, and a two-minute walk to town for dinner, wine tasting and entertainment. Located on a leafy green corner lot on Church Street, Lamb’s Victorian Inn is only a short distance to Empire […]
Read the Summer 2014 issue of Sierra FoodWineArt magazine
Click HERE to read a digital edition of our summer 2014 issue, now circulating.
Busy holiday weekend expected in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park anticipates a busy Fourth of July weekend and Yosemite Park Rangers would like to remind visitors how to best enjoy summer weekends in the park On average, Yosemite sees nearly 4 million visitors annually; approximately 55 percent of those arrive during the summer and frequently on weekends. When visiting the Yosemite region, […]
Tahoe Concours d’Elegance moves to West Shore on August 8-9
MORE THAN 60 CLASSIC WOODEN BOATS, many dating back to the 1920s and ‘30s, are going on display this summer when the 42nd annual Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance opens at its new location on the West Shore. After 20 years on the north shore, the show moves to Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood, the birthplace […]
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