Author Archive: tahoequa
Tahoe’s Nearshore: The Water’s Edge
Written by Greyson Howard Ask an average Tahoe local or well-versed visitor how scientists track Lake Tahoe’s legendary water clarity and they might know about a white disk lowered into The Lake to the point where it can no longer be seen. Called a Secchi disk, the exercise has been invaluable in tracking Tahoe’s progress […]
South Lake’s Chateau: Filling the Hole
Written by Dylan Silver The t-shirt shops seemed to stretch for a mile. Every color, design, size, shape and cut was available. They said things like “I (heart) Lake Tahoe,” “Lake Tahoe Lifeguard” and “Lake Tahoe USA Elev. 6229.” This was T-shirt Row—a reasonably priced retail strip along U.S. Highway 50 on the California side […]
Sweet Spots for Chef Sightings
Best bets for rubbing elbows with local culinary luminaries Written by Susan D. Rock It’s a bit of a celebrity sighting, catching a glimpse of the man or woman wielding the cleaver behind the culinary curtain of a well-known restaurant kitchen. One way to see several local chefs in action, all in one tasty go, […]
Tahoe’s Best Boat-Up Bars
Tie up and tie one on Written by Susan D. Rock In the warmth of summer, a boat on The Lake equals a drink in the hand. Here we take you on a brief tour of the best dockable destinations to point your bow for a cold adult beverage (which likely contains rum and possibly […]
Tahoe’s Best Bloodies: Bloody Good
Northstar California styles classic cocktail Written by Susan D. Rock Stories tracing the origins of the Bloody Mary (Queen Mary I, Mary Pickford, a waitress named Mary) are as varied and colorful as the beloved cocktail itself. And while vodka and tomato juice are where the drink started, bartenders the world over tinker with alcohol, […]
A Talented Trio
Visual, literary and performing artists achieve acclaim Written by Alison Bender With the breadth of talent in the Tahoe region, it’s not easy to cull from a list of the area’s best artists. Between the mountain air, stunning scenery and the appreciative audiences, the area draws outstanding talent. For the Best of Tahoe issue, we […]
Weekend Outlook: May 15-18
Written by Kristin Close With mild and mostly clear weather expected here in Tahoe this weekend, skip out on the heat wave in the Valley and hit Tahoe’s hiking trails. While you’re p here, check out these fun events for your weekend: Thursday, May 15 -Ladies Night at Sam’s Place Bar & Grill 8 […]
Culinary Tour de France at Stella Restaurant
Chef Jacob Burton serves up lessons in the kitchen, geography at Stella culinary lunch lectures Written by Kristin Close Jacob Burton, 30, is the executive chef of The Cedar House Sport Hotel and Stella Restaurant. After graduating from culinary school in San Francisco, Chef Jacob volunteered on the staff of La Folie, an award-winning French […]
Weekend Outlook: May 8-11
Written by Kristin Close Celebrate mom in style this Mother’s Day Weekend at Tahoe. It’s time to start making plans–you don’t want to be stuck with just a card, flowers and a box of cheap chocolates. There’s plenty to do in Tahoe! Forget the umbrella, but do bring your coat, as it’s expected to be […]
Weekend Outlook: May 1-4
Written by Kristin Close Cinco de Mayo celebrations start now. We’re expecting perfect weekend weather for our favorite South-of-the-Border holiday and the Kentucky Derby. If margaritas and sombreros aren’t your style, whip up some mint juleps and dust off your sun hats. Here’s what we have planned: Thursday, May 1 – Fearless Kin at […]
