28 Sep A Haus Built on Friendship
On a long Tahoe summer evening when the sun refuses to go to bed, three families sit down at one of the long communal tables in the oversized, yet still seemingly compact, dining area of Himmel Haus....
28 Sep Prime Dining
The barometer by which a steakhouse is judged isn’t necessarily in the variety of the menu, the pleasantness of the wait staff or the flourishes of the meal itself. While those are all nice-to-haves, the main quality of a steakhouse is in the feeling you...
28 Sep The Science Behind Wine Headaches
Savoring wine with family and friends is among life’s wonderful pleasures—the storytelling, the laughter, the lasting memories created. Yet for some wine enthusiasts, a single glass may trigger unpleasant side effects that negate the good times. ...
27 Jun A Higher Bar for Tahoe
If you haven’t seen or heard of Gaviota yet, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Like everything else about Incline Village’s hidden-in-plain-sight speakeasy, when people eventually stumble upon it, the place feels accidental, if not inevitable. ...
27 Jun Wine Country Without the Glitz
An easy day trip from Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Foothills holds its own as one of the most diverse and historic wine regions in California. And yet, this close-to-home gem receives little fanfare, often bypassed by wine lovers headed to more prestigious locations. But that’s...
29 Apr Choice Beans to Tasty Brews
It’s a gorgeous day in March, and Ralph Backstrom, co-owner of Pacific Crest Coffee in Truckee, has the roll-up door next to his coffee roaster wide open. ...
29 Apr Last Call
The connective tissue between the bars that made up the narrative during North Lake Tahoe’s après-ski heyday and today is remarkable. ...
29 Apr The Best Spot to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Just off the main drag in Tahoe City, up the wide wooden staircase of the Boatworks Mall, sits one of the area’s most unlikely treasures. Most people pass right by it. These days, few even wander into the aging building, which feels half-abandoned since Jake’s...
29 Nov Everything is A-OK at Restaurant Trokay
Trokay is Paiute for “everything is all right” or “everything is well.” John and Nyna Weatherson carefully chose the word, which is also the origin name for Truckee, for their modern New American restaurant in historic downtown, where their mission is to showcase hospitality, craft...
26 Sep Dining on the Edge
Launched in 1968 with a top-rated George Fazio-designed golf course, South Shore’s Edgewood Tahoe has evolved into a luxury resort and retreat, recently earning Forbes 4-Star and Michelin One Key nods. While the 154-room Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe added in 2017 includes a chic modern...