Welcome to Chow, the dining guide to North Lake Tahoe and Truckee produced by the talented staff at the Tahoe World, Sierra Sun and North Lake Tahoe Bonanza. Chow is our quarterly print tribute to restaurants, food, wine, local culinary experiences and foodie icons.
Winter is a great time to get to know some of the amazing restaurants located throughout the Tahoe-Truckee region. As the temperature drops and the snow starts to fly, local chefs turn up the heat in the kitchen, producing eye-catching and delicious dishes for gourmands and hungry skiers alike.
Winter can also be a busy time of year, with various outdoor activities to fit into your day and fewer hours of daylight to get it all in. But step inside Douglas Dale’s kitchen at Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique for a day — as you will get to do vicariously by reading his "A Day in the Life of Wolfdale’s" story — and you won’t sweat your busy schedule anymore.
You may, however, want to take a closer look at how the choices you make while eating out affect the world and the delicate balance of our environment. In fact, many local chefs and restaurateurs have done just that, with environmentally-friendly restaurant practices emerging and catching on as a result. To learn a little more about what’s being done, check out our selection of testimonials from local chefs and restaurant owners — "Stewardship Starts in the Kitchen" — below.
Below that you will find links to 38 profiles of local restaurants. These restaurants represent the unique, varied and lively food scene in the area. All are worth checking out.
Winter in Tahoe is a winning combination of brilliant winter days, outdoor recreation and vibrant culinary options. Enjoy.
Winter can also be a busy time of year, with various outdoor activities to fit into your day and fewer hours of daylight to get it all in. But step inside Douglas Dale’s kitchen at Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique for a day — as you will get to do vicariously by reading his 
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