Exclusive: A farm-to-fork theme mulled for California State Fair in 2014
A fresh, local food theme, such as “From Our Land to Your Table,” is being considered for the California State Fair on July 11-27, 2014, we’ve learned. No final decision has been made, but it reflects the boom in the fresh, local food movement that is spreading throughout Northern California. We’d certainly applaud that theme. […]
Winter family fun at Lake Tahoe
LAKE TAHOE, TRUCKEE AND THE SURROUNDING high country is a winter paradise. The region is home to more than a dozen ski resorts and cross-country ski areas. Other winter activities include snowshoeing, ice skating, sleigh rides and dog sled tours, an adventure of a lifetime. Watch this inspiring video: More information links: Excellent adventures: Skiing, […]
Fall Colors Getaways in Nevada City, Grass Valley and Truckee-Tahoe
WITH GRASS VALLEY AND NEVADA CITY AS A BASE, visitors can view fall colors in historic towns and along the “roads less traveled” — Hwys. 49, 174 & 20. Enjoy the splendor of fall, along with food & wine, arts & culture, history, shopping and recreation. NEVADA CITY Check into a B&B, inn or motel: […]
Fall Colors Hike: Cedar House in Truckee is Your Base Camp
FALL IS WHEN TRUCKEE gears up for winter activities, and for good reason. National Geographic named it one of best ski towns, thanks to its easy access to world-class ski resorts, cross-country terrain, snow shoeing, sledding—and sleigh rides. But hold on a minute: People who stop to savor fall colors in Truckee (which peak in […]
Why Our Fall Foliage Is Best
“Nature’s first green is gold”—Robert Frost New England’s fall foliage is legendary. Each year hundreds of thousands of people flock to the Northeast to view the explosion of fall colors. We’ve been. The bronze, bright yellow and vibrant red leaves—set amid quaint towns such as Woodstock, VT or idyllic college towns such as Amherst, MA—are […]
10th annual Wine, Walk & Shop in Truckee on October 5
Mark your calendars for the tenth annual Downtown Truckee Wine, Walk & Shop slated for Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m. Wine lovers, food connoisseurs and dedicated shoppers will once again indulge in delicious food samples paired with some of the finest vintages, as they shop and stroll in the historic western […]
Our guide to Tahoe-Truckee: Northstar, Squaw, Lake Tahoe, historic Truckee
KAYAKING AND PADDLEBOARDING Kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Tahoe is an exhilarating experience. We are big fans of the West Shore, known for its beauty and outdoor activities. With three locations on the West Shore (Homewood, Sunnyside, Sugar Pine Point State Park), West Shore Sports rents bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards and has a full line […]
Craft beer booming in Sierra Foothills, Truckee-Tahoe
THE FOOTHILLS AND TAHOE-TRUCKEE are becoming a mecca for taphouses, brewpubs and craft beer breweries. Ol’ Republic Brewery in Nevada City just won city approval for an expansion that will quadruple its production. It will begin selling bottled beer this fall. Knee Deep Brewing received approval from the city of Auburn to expand operations to […]
Restaurant Trokay receives four-star review in Sacramento Bee
“This is Restaurant Trokay. It’s the dream – and the life – for young powerhouse couple John and Nyna Weatherson, who have come out of nowhere to stake a claim as one of the great up-and-coming restaurants in Northern California,” the Sacramento Bee said in a review of the Truckee restaurant. “Those who unwittingly step […]
Stella Restaurant’s Jacob Burton a finalist for “Best New Chef” honor
For years, Sierra FoodWineArt magazine has chronicled Truckee’s budding food scene and the top-notch cuisine prepared at Stella Restaurant at The Cedar House Sport Hotel by its chef, Jacob Burton. “Several years ago, we discovered a Tahoe-Truckee retreat that combines a passion for food and wine with European-style lodging and a love of the outdoors […]
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