FoodWineArt Insider: The Ham Stand, Treeline Coffee, Dedrick’s, Lefty’s
Posted by jeffpelline on July 23, 2019 · Leave a Comment
THE HAM STAND “I’ve always wanted to open a salumeria,” said Jason Jillson, owner of The Ham Stand in Nevada City. Last year, he opened The Ham Stand, and it now has a loyal following. In a small store once occupied by the BYOB wine shop, Jason is preparing house-cured meats such as salami, […]
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All in the Family
Posted by jeffpelline on February 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment
Meet some of them: fathers, sons, mothers & daughters who are coming together to help our “food, wine, art economy” prosper: THE GIARDINAS The family owns the Golden Era Lounge in downtown Nevada City, arguably the most inviting cocktail lounge in the footills. Golden Era is located in the old Cirino’s building on Broad Street, […]
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Meet the Rainmakers: People who are bolstering our food, wine & art economy
Posted by jeffpelline on November 1, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Our small towns are thriving, thanks to some innovative entrepreneurs, chefs, winery owners, arts leaders and dealmakers. JORDAN FIFE The ebullient hotelier is helping to revitalize the National Hotel in Nevada City and The Holbrooke in Grass Valley — two of our region’s most historic hotels. “We are excited to be entrusted with the restoration […]
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Golden Era hosts a delicious pop-up dinner, paired with craft cocktails and local wines
Posted by jeffpelline on August 7, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The Golden Era Lounge in Nevada City is thinking about hosting monthly “pop up” dinners — pairing imaginative dishes with craft cocktails and fine wines — and we joined a gathering of “friends and family” this week for a sneak preview. Since emerging over a decade ago, pop-up dinners have become one of the fastest-growing […]
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Après Ski: Wine, beer, cocktails and fireside chats
Posted by jeffpelline on April 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
“There’s something about the culture of après, whether it’s cocktails or a simple beer. It’s all about working hard on the mountain, getting your workout in, and then enjoying it and talking about it with friends.” —Joe Lang, Principal, Apres Ski Cocktail Classic ASPEN’S APRÈS SKI COCKTAIL CLASSIC in March is an annual slope-side celebration […]
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Honoring “everyday” heroes: military personnel, police officers and firefighters
Posted by jeffpelline on December 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment
THE CLIENTELE OF A RESTAURANT OR watering hole typically mirrors its community, including its “everyday heroes.” More and more we notice that proprietors in the food and drink business—restaurateurs, winemakers, bar owners—are reaching out to “everyday heroes,” including military personnel, police officers or firefighters, in unique ways. On a recent visit to the Golden Era […]
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Golden Era in Nevada City: a destination for craft cocktails
Posted by jeffpelline on January 24, 2016 · Leave a Comment
IN THE OLD WEST, THE MOST POPULAR establishment in town was the saloon. It was the social gathering place. In Downieville, a popular saloon also served as the office of the Justice of the Peace. Saloon regulars often drank straight liquor, such as bourbon or rye. “If a man ordered a ‘fancy’ cocktail or ‘sipped’ […]
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Nevada City: Yuba River Town
Posted by jeffpelline on January 12, 2016 · Leave a Comment
NEVADA CITY IS HOME BASE FOR THE SOUTH YUBA RIVER, WHICH FLOWS JUST NORTH OF THE HISTORIC TOWN. IN 2012, OUTSIDE magazine named Nevada City one of the “best river towns in America,” citing its connection to the sun-soaked, granite-lined Yuba. Few people know the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) was founded in an […]
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A sneak peek inside Golden Era: Nevada City’s newest lounge
Posted by jeffpelline on November 15, 2015 · Leave a Comment
Longtime residents Steve and Cindy Giardina and their son Eric and daughter Jessica invited us for a sneak peek of their “labor of love” this weekend: the Golden Era on Broad Street in Nevada City. It is expected to open to the public as early as Friday; it expects to be open from 4 p.m. […]
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