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Written by Morgan Kriz
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Tuesday, 08 January 2008 |
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Monday
• Mamasake
Show up at Mamasake in the Village at Squaw Valley during Happy Hour (Monday-Thursday 5 to 6 p.m., Friday-Sunday 3 to 5 p.m.) and chow a hand roll of your choice, with a can of Bud for only $5. Contact (530) 584-0110.
• FiftyFifty Brewing Company
Monday through Thursday at FiftyFifty (11197 Brockway Road, Truckee) you’ll get a burger and a pint of craft-brewed beer for $9.50. Try a pint of the Roundabout Oatmeal Stout, or chose your own favorite from their list of homemade microbrew selections. Contact (530) 587-BEER.
Tuesday
• Jake’s on the Lake
Famous for spreading warm aloha, Jake's on the Lake Aloha Tuesdays will include weekly lift ticket raffle prize giveaways from Alpine Meadows. Proceeds from Aloha Tuesdays benefit Disabled Sports USA. Jake’s is located in the Boatworks Mall at 780 North Lake Blvd., in Tahoe City. Contact (530) 583-0188.
• Hiro Sushi
Get 16 oz. draft beers for $2-$3 (think Coors, Sapporo and Great White Bite) as well as great deals on appetizers and sushi from 5 to 6 p.m. every day at Hiro Sushi. Remember, happy hour prices only apply at the front bar so get there early for a prime spot. Contact (530) 546-4476.
Wednesday
• River Ranch
Alpine Meadows lift tickets will be raffled off all winter at Wild Wednesdays, making the River Ranch the perfect stop after a day on the mountain. Wild Wednesday proceeds benefit Disabled Sports USA. River Ranch is located at the bottom of Alpine’s access road. Contact (530) 583-4264.
• Caliente
Come to this new Kings Beach hangout (8791 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach) every Wednesday Caliente will give away lift tickets, season passes, dinner gift certificates, T-shirts and winter gear from Alpine Meadows and Homewood. And, Homewood and Alpine Meadows pass holders receive a 15-percent off their bill that day. Contact (530) 546-1000.
• Sunnyside
Wednesday’s from 4 to 9 p.m. at Sunnyside you’ll get $3 drafts and 1/2 priced fish tacos. You’ll also likely make 20 new friends. Get there really early to get a seat, otherwise you’ll have to circle like a shark looking for people finishing up. Contact (800) 822-2754.
Thursday
• Hacienda De La Sierra
Every Thursday night you can win Alpine Meadows lift tickets every week at the Hacienda. The grand prize, which will be given to the lucky raffle winner on the Alpine Nights Grand-Finale Thursday, receives an Alpine Meadows season pass. The Hacienda is located at 931 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village. Contact (775) 831-8300.
Friday
• Gar Woods
Every Friday night Gar Woods will give away lift tickets, season passes, dinner gift certificates, T-shirts and winter gear. Plus, Homewood and Alpine Meadows pass holders receive 15 percent off their bill.
• Rookies
Show up at this Incline Village sports hub for well drinks and drafts under $3 during happy hour (3 to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday). Watch the game or play video poker as you watch for the appetizer taster plates getting passed around. Contact (775) 831-9008.
• Auld Dubliner
Any weekday from 3 to 7 p.m., stop into the Auld Dubliner in the Village at Squaw Valley and get an appetizer and a pint for $10. Also remember 1/2 price Monday’s at the Dubliner means you get half-off all food all day. Contact (530) 584-6041.
Saturday
• CB’s Pizza & Grill
Come to this funky Carnelian Bay hangout (5075 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay) where vintage lunchboxes and black and white jazz photos line the walls, and try their happy hour specials (3-6 p.m. every day). The best deal? A pitcher of good draft beer (think Red Hook or Steelhead) for only $9.75. Contact (530) 546-4738.
• Lanza’s
Come into the cozy wood-paneled bar at Lanza’s (7739 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach) for free slices of pizza during happy hour (4:30-6 p.m. every day). Wash it down with $1.50 Buds, or get 50 cents off any draft beer (Steelhead, Fat Tire, Gordon Biersch) and select wines. Contact (530) 546-4476.
Sunday
• Sol Y Lago
Stop by the impressive bar at Sol Y Lago (inside the Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City) for great prices on the homemade sangria. Through happy hour (4:20-6:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday), sangria and house margaritas are only $4, well drinks cost only $3, and make sure to ask the bartender about discounted food items from the revamped Latin- and Mexican-inspired menu. Settle in for the game on plasma screen TVs or the sunset through huge lakefront windows. Warning: the impressive tequila list might mean you splurge before you leave. Contact (530) 583-0358.
• Big Wave Burritos
The “20 @ 4:20” deal: Starting at 4:20 p.m., seven days a week, show up at this Village-at-Northstar burrito joint for $1 pints of PBR. Drink up because this fast-paced promotion only lasts for 20 minutes. Normal happy hour runs from 3 to 5 p.m. with pints of Pabst for $2.50 and pints of Fat Tire, Hemp Ale, Longboard and Tahoe Red for only $3.50. Contact (530) 562-8800.
HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS
TRUCKEE
The Place: Dragonfly
(530) 587-0557
10118 Donner Pass, Truckee
Best Deal: Happy Hour
Stop by for the happy hour special from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and get a sushi roll and a Sapporo for $8, and half price on well drinks.
The Place: Blue Coyote
(530) 587-7777
10015 Palisades Drive, Truckee
Best Deal: Happy Hour
Stop by Blue Coyote for its happy hour, everyday from 3 to 6 p.m. and get a buck off drinks.
SQUAW VALLEY
The Place: Zenbu
(530) 583-9900
Inside the Olympic House at Squaw Valley USA
Best Deal: Ladies Night (Thursday)
Thursdays at Zenbu means two-for-one well drinks and beers for ladies from 8:30 p.m. until close, as well as live house DJs spinning funky lounge music. On weekends, Zenbu rocks out with ski movie premieres and live music throughout the winter.
The Place: Mamasake
(530) 584-0110
In the Village at Squaw Valley
Best Deal: Happy Hour (Everyday 3-5 p.m.)
Show up at Mamasake during Happy Hour and chow either a spicy tuna or salmon roll or the famous mama’s balls. Wash it down with a can of Bud, all for only $5. So good, you might have to stay for the sake.
The Place: Auld Dubliner
(530) 584-6041
In the Village at Squaw Valley
Best Deal: Pub and Grub (3-7 p.m. weekdays)
Any weekday from 3 to 7 p.m., stop into the Auld Dubliner and get an appetizer and a pint for $10. Try the sausage roll with a Guinness — it’s worth every penny and a great deal at that.
TAHOE CITY
The Place: Jake’s on the Lake
(530) 583-0188
780 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Best Deal: Happy Hour
The restaurant’s classic waterfront grill menu showcases Californian Cuisine with infused flavors, innovative ingredients and exciting presentations. The menu features an impressive selection of fresh fish and seafood including exotic Hawaiian fish, shellfish and steaks. Take advantage of Jake’s happy hour from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Sunday through Fridays where items from the Café menu are half-off and drink specials are offered on select wines, beers and margaritas.
The Place: Pete and Peter’s
(530) 583-2400
395 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Best Deal: Weiser-Meister
Come in any time for a “Weiser-Meister” — a $6 pint of Bud and shot of Jagermeister combo. Or try the “Whip and a Grip” — a $5.50 pint of Bud accompanied by a shot of Schnapps.
The Place: River Grill
(530) 581-2644
55 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Best Deal: Happy Hour
The River Grill offers water front casual fine dining inside (or out during the spring/summer) surrounded by aspens and pine trees. Its American Bistro style menu that changes with the seasons but has a variety of dishes and a filling appetizer menu. They are open seven days a week, happy hour is daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and dinner is served 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The River Grille is located on the banks of the Truckee River just down stream from Fanny Bridge (between Hwy. 89 and North Lake Blvd.)
The Place: The Blue Agave
(530) 583-8113
425 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Best Deal: Lunch (daily until 4 p.m.)
During the week at the Blue Agave try El Blue Plate Especial and mix and match two entrees for $10 until 4 p.m. Try the cheese enchilada with a cup of soup, the chili relleno with the pork tamale or beef and chicken tacos. Also remember Blue Agave has the NFL Sunday Ticket — cure a hangover with one of their breakfast burritos and stay all day for the games.
The Place: Sol Y Lago
(530) 583-0358
Inside the Boatworks Mall, Tahoe City
Best Deal: Happy Hour (4:20-6:30 p.m. Sunday-Friday)
Stop by the impressive bar at Sol Y Lago for great prices on the homemade sangria. Through happy hour, sangria and house margaritas are only $4, well drinks cost only $3, and make sure to ask the bartender about discounted food items from the revamped Latin- and Mexican-inspired menu. Settle in for the game on plasma screen TVs or the sunset through huge lakefront windows. Warning: the impressive tequila list might mean you splurge before you leave.
KINGS BEACH
The Place: Lanza’s
(530) 546-2434
7739 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach
Best Deal: Happy Hour (4:30-6 p.m. every day)
Come into the cozy wood-paneled bar at Lanza’s for free slices of pizza during happy hour. Wash it down with $1.50 Buds, or get 50 cents off any draft beer (Steelhead, Fat Tire, Gordon Biersch) and select wines.
The Place: Spindleshanks
(530) 546-2191
6873 North Lake Blvd., Tahoe Vista
Best Deal: Happy Hour (5:30-6:30 p.m. every day)
An “Old Tahoe” style log building on the outside and welcome rustic atmosphere on the inside, Spindleshanks offers some unique programs: Wednesdays BYOW (Bring Your Own Wine), no corkage fee in the dining room; Thursday Ladies’ Night, women enjoy half-price cocktails and a daily happy hour in the bar only — house wine, wine flights and well drinks are half price, appetizers are $6.
The Place: Hiro Sushi
(530) 546-4476
8159 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach
Best Deal: Happy Hour (5-6 p.m. every day)
The happy hour deals at Hiro are definitely some of the best in town. Get 16 oz. draft beers for $2-$3 (think Coors, Sapporo and Great White Bite) as well as great deals on appetizers and sushi. Some examples: a soft shell crab roll will cost you $4, an order of sesame chicken wings goes for $3.50, and they have seven rolls they serve for only $3. Remember, happy hour prices only apply at the front bar so get there early for a prime spot.
The Place: Caliente
(530) 546-1000
8791 North Lake Blvd., Kings Beach
Best Deal: Happy Hour (4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday)
Come to this new KB hangout during happy hour to sample the house specialty cocktail — a tequila-based drink they call a Chupacabra. Stay for half-off bar appetizers like the Sopes Trio, a blend of chicken tingas, queso fresco and braised pork-filled masa, or the Tecate and Chipotle Chile Relleno. It’s enough for a meal at half the price.
CRYSTAL BAY
The Place: Crystal Bay Club
(775) 833-6333
14 State Highway 28, Crystal Bay
Best Deal: Live Music
Next time you find yourself at the Crystal Bay Club stop by the Players Club Desk for a takeaway flyer of their confirmed entertainment schedule. It includes at least one free Red Room Show a week (typically more), featuring great bands such as Sol Jibe and The Rusty Strings. While you’re there you may lose some money at the tables (or not), but hey, at least the music was free.
The Place: The Biltmore
(800) BILTMORE
Highway 28, Crystal Bay
Best Deal: $1 Draft Bottles anytime
If you’re not gambling, you can still drink almost for free at the Bilty. The Biltmore features $1 draft bottles 24/7. And if you’re hungry the Biltmore’s Cafe serves up a steal for breakfast as well — for only $2.49 your get your choice of meat (bacon, ham or sausage) and eggs. Nothing like some cheap beer and diner food to drown your gambling sorrows or celebrate your winnings.
INCLINE VILLAGE
The Place: Rookies
(775) 831-9008
930 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village
Best Deal: Happy Hour (3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday)
Show up at this Incline Village sports hub for well drinks and drafts under $3 during happy hour. Watch the game or play video poker as you watch for the appetizer taster plates getting passed around.
The Place: Hacienda De La Sierra
(775) 831-8300
931 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village
Best Deal: Monday Night Football
Stop into Hacienda de la Sierra during Monday Night football for $1 tacos and drafts and enter the raffle to win Alpine Meadows tickets and a chance at a free color TV offered at the end of the season. The normal happy hour is Monday-Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
The Place: Crosby’s Grille, Pub & Casino
(775) 833-1030
868 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village
Best Deal: Happy Hour (Everyday 3-6 p.m.)
A local family restaurant, Crosby's features all of the favorites you enjoy including ribs, chicken, pork chops, wings, burgers, hot and cold sandwiches, and salads. Happy Hour features specials on draft beers, well drinks and house wines. Get all the wings you can eat for just $.35 a wing. Try Crosb’s double dipped wings ... they are the best around!
WEST SHORE
The Place: The West Shore Café
(530) 525-5200
5160 West Lake Blvd., Homewood
Best Deal: Monday Night Select Menu
This elegant Homewood restaurant goes local on Monday, with a select three-course menu served for only $40. Mix and match from a limited appetizer, entrée and dessert menu. This is a great way to experience this upscale menu on a budget.
The Place: Sunnyside
(800) 822-2754
1850 West Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Best Deal: Fish Taco Wednesdays
Locals know this deal needs no further clarification; however, in case you’re new in town, here’s the rundown: Wednesday’s from 4 to 9 p.m. at Sunnyside you’ll get $3 drafts and 1/2 priced fish tacos. You’ll also likely make 20 new friends. Just don’t plan on driving afterwards.
CARNELIAN BAY
The Place: CB’s Pizza & Grill
(530) 546-4738
5075 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay
Best Deal: Happy Hour (3-6 p.m. every day)
Come to this funky Carnelian Bay hangout, where vintage lunchboxes and black and white jazz photos line the walls and try their happy hour specials. The best deal? A pitcher of good draft beer (think Red Hook or Steelhead) for only $9.75. Monday night football is a sweet deal as well, with a raffle drawing at each quarter for prizes totaling over $100 and food and drink specials during the game.
The Place: Garwoods
(530) 546-3366
5000 North Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay
Best Deal: Happy Hour (4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday)
Lakeview dining and home of the Wet Woody, Garwoods offers half off well drinks, beer on tap, house wines, $5 Rombauer wines and all deck appetizers and bar menu favorites. Every Friday night is Alpine Night with happy hour prices from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and from 6 to 9 p.m. draft beers, Cazadores tequila, Wet Woodys, fish tacos and quesadillas are all half off. Raffle tickets and lots of giveaways will happen during this time too.
NORTHSTAR
The Place: Big Wave Burrito’s
(530) 562-8800
In the Village at Northstar
Best Deal: 20 @ 4:20
Starting at 4:20 p.m. seven days a week, show up at this mouthwatering burrito joint for $1 pints of PBR. Drink up because this fast-paced promotion only lasts for 20 minutes. Normal happy hour runs from 3 to 5 p.m. with pints of Pabst for $2.50 and pints of Fat Tire, Hemp Ale, Longboard and Tahoe Red for only $3.50.
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