Food
Where to Dine Al Fresco
Enjoyable spots for patio dining as the weather warms up: IKE’S QUARTER CAFE Ike’s tree-covered patio with brightly colored flowers is one of the finest outdoor dining spots in the foothills. Ike’s specializes in Creole food, using fresh, organic ingredients. 401 Commercial St., Nevada City 530-265-6138 IkesQuarterCafe.com...
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Tess’ Kitchen Store: Expanding in Grass Valley
NOWHERE IS THE RESURGENCE OF downtown Grass Valley more visible than at Tess’ Kitchen Store, a longtime Mill Street merchant that will become an ultimate cooking store this spring with an innovative expansion. Tess’ has been in continual operation since 1931, when original owner Tess Hawkins had a gift...
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Truckee: What’s new in this rich, historic town
TRUCKEE, HIGH IN THE SIERRA, is a small town that grew up along the first transcontinental railroad route. It was named after a saloonkeeper, at least at first. Truckee boomed as a railroad town and winter sports destination. The Squaw Valley Winter Olympics in 1960 established it as a major resort destination. Now,...
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Tahoe Teas: reflecting healthy mountain lifestyle
TAHOE TEAS EMBODY JOY, wellness and health through herbal blends and certified organic teas. “I always wanted to start a company that reflects our healthy Tahoe lifestyle,” says Alenka Vrecek, founder of Tahoe Teas. The Tahoe City resident grew up in Slovenia where she spent a lot of time with her grandparents...
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Dorinda’s Chocolate in Truckee: hand-crafted delights
ALONG WITH PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLY and streetscape improvements in downtown Truckee, a slew of new businesses have opened in the past year: a revamped Moody’s Bistro, Best Pies, Trokay Cafe and Art Obsessions, among others. Coffee Bar celebrated its one-year anniversary. One popular newcomer is Dorinda’s Chocolate...
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Wine
New beer & wine hot spots in Loomis
3 VIGNE This fall, three local wineries—Cristaldi Vineyards, Popie Wines and Ciotti...
Tasting Notes: What’s new at foothill wineries
SIERRA FOOTHILLS WINERIES WON HIGH HONORS in the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine...
A “Starr” Winery – a state-of-the-art facility is completed
FOOTHILLS WINEMAKERS continue to innovate despite a sluggish economy, signaling a...
Sierra Vintners: “Where the vines meet the pines”
SIERRA VINTNERS WINERIES—LOCATED in the scenic foothills of Nevada County— are...
THE SIERRA VINTNERS WINE REGION IN Nevada County is rich in history and natural beauty....
Wine, food & art getaways with our new itineraries!
To help plan a wine tasting getaway, visit our wine tasting, dining and art-walk...
Experience Naggiar Vineyard’s Summerfest
NAGGIAR VINEYARDS IS pairing its award-winning wines with gourmet food and local...
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Art
Sierra Master Chorale: A Global Sing for Peace
HOW CAN WE HONOR THE WARRIOR while advocating for peace? Join Grass Valley’s Sierra...
Japanese Art Show and Sale in Nevada City on May 5-May 13
Kodo Arts Japanese Antiques, Annual Spring Warehouse Show & Sale on May 5 -13 Kodo...
Teahouse of The August Moon on April 12-May 5
“Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable.” SAKINI...
Art Works Gallery: Nearly 2-years-old and growing
IN MAY, ART WORKS GALLERY WILL CELEBRATE its second anniversary in historic downtown...
Wild & Scenic Festival turns 10
THE INAUGURAL WILD & SCENIC Film Festival was an informal gathering at the Miners...
Community theater is thriving in foothills
THE ARTS COMMUNITY SUFFERED A blow two years ago when Nevada City’s Foothill Theater...
Nevada County Arts: Where art grows
NEVADA COUNTY HAS MORE artists per capita than any other county in California. Hundreds...
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