What’s new in dining: Fresh fish in Truckee, BBQ, craft beer and more
SIERRA FOOTHILLS CHAMPION ON WHEATIES BOX Nevada City snowboarder Evan Strong, who recently won a gold medal at the Winter Paralympics in Sochi, became the first elite para-athlete to appear on an iconic Wheaties box. “Despite my injury, I never stopped challenging myself to grow and reach new milestones,” says Evan. “I hope my story […]
Fresh food teams in Sierra foothills
“FROM OUR COUNTY TO YOUR TABLE” IS THE theme of the California State Fair in July. It is well suited to our region, where chefs specialize in using fresh, local ingredients, including fruits and veggies, meats and poultry, and grains. Examples include Ike’s Quarter Cafe in Nevada City; Newcastle Produce; Summer Thyme’s Bakery & Deli […]
Truckee Thursdays announces its music lineup for June-August
From mid-June through August, Thursday night in Downtown Truckee is a special experience for people of all ages – residents, tourists and participants alike. The Truckee Downtown Merchants Association is proud of the growth and popularity of “TT”, one of the most successful promotions in Downtown Truckee. The event features a Certified Farmers Market, food […]
Sierra foothills’ farmers markets getting underway
OUR AREA OFFERS AN ABUNDANCE of fresh, local produce from dozens of small farms around Nevada City, Grass Valley, Auburn, Loomis and Newcastle. Truckee is served by some in Plumas County, such as Sierra Valley Farms, as well as ones in the foothills. The fresh, local fruits and vegetables, meats, poultry and eggs are sold […]
9th annual Truckee Brew Fest is June 14
WHAT: 9th Annual Truckee Optimist Brew Fest WHEN: Saturday, June 14, 2014, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. WHERE: Truckee Regional Park TICKETS: Advanced tickets $25 or $30 at the gate Annual Optimist club fundraiser to support programs, sponsorships, grants and scholarships for the youth of Truckee. Tickets are available at Dickson Realty, Coffee Bar, Tuff Beanz, Autoglass […]
Elevate Tahoe seeks to explore food innovations at 6,000 feet
By Elevate Tahoe Elevate Tahoe investigates and spotlights true innovations happening in Tahoe, presenting our findings in a series of short films. Elevate is a partnership comprised of three local companies — Moonshine Ink, SBS Media House, and Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation — that each bring unique skillsets to get the job done. While we […]
Two Ironman events on September 21 in Lake Tahoe
For the first time nationally, IRONMAN® and IRONMAN® 70.3® race on the same day in North Lake Tahoe. Today IRONMAN announces that IRONMAN Lake Tahoe will pilot this dual program in North America. This format is well received by athletes in Asia-Pacific. The IRONMAN 70.3 Lake Tahoe is the 25th race in the U.S. Series. […]
New video: Campo Chef-Owner Mark Estee shares his “whole hog” culinary philosophy
Mark Estee is driven by a love for authentic ingredients that create true connections between land, farmer, food and diner. Whether it is hand-choosing his restaurant’s produce or meat from a local organic farm or developing new dishes based on his “Whole Hog Philosophy,” Estee believes in building full-flavored food using every portion of every […]
Why the Sierra and its foothills are a world-class destination
Recent accolades that make our region a world-class destination: Cool Small Towns Nevada City was just named the sixth coolest small town in America in Budget Travel’s 9th annual America’s Coolest Small Town contest. “Residents value the Gold Country town for its music and art scene, food and proximity to some of California’s amazing rivers, […]
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 […]
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