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North Lake Tahoe & Truckee Dining Briefs |
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Written by Morgan Kriz
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Monday, 12 May 2008 |
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Cottonwood’s three-course meals for $20
Stop in to Cottonwood Restaurant Sunday through Thursday through May 22 and choose from a burger or veggie burger and fries, or the Chipotle Chicken Pasta, plus a chopped Caesar salad and dessert, all for $20. Selected bottled wine is also half-priced and there will be happy hour all night long with $3 microbrews.
Cottonwood has just recently opened its deck for the season and will feature live music on Thursdays and Fridays. The Cottonwood Deck was voted “Best Outdoor Dining” for three years straight in the Sierra Sun reader’s poll. For more information, call Cottonwood at (530) 587-5711.
Resort at Squaw Creek’s Chef’s Tasting
On Thursday, May 15, Resort at Squaw Creek chefs will turn conventional ideas about chocolate on their head starting at 5 p.m. at Six Peaks Grille. Featuring a variety of dishes with chocolate as a key ingredient, the monthly Chef’s Tasting — with the theme of “The Other Side of Chocolate” — will present chocolate in ways other than the commonly known candy or sundae topping. In addition to the culinary offerings, wine will be expertly paired with the gourmet dishes at the event, which begins at 5 p.m.
All proceeds from the event, which costs $15, are donated to the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation.
Chef’s table dinners
Get an up-close-and-personal seat at the Chef’s Table every Friday and Saturday evening starting at 7 p.m. at the Resort at Squaw Creek’s Six Peaks Grille. Reservations are required as 10 guests will be seated together and treated to what is typically a five-course menu prepared by Chef Chad Shrewsbury. Every week something different will be prepared, and the chef will speak about everything that went into the meal.
The cost of the Chef’s Table dinners is $75 per person, which does not include the cost of any beverages (a wine expert will be on hand to assist dinners in pairing wine with the different courses of the dinner). For reservations, call (530) 581-6621.
May’s Winemaker Dinner with Twisted Oak Winery
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort’s Winemaker Dinner Series at the Lone Eagle Grille continues with an evening featuring exceptional wines from Twisted Oak Winery paired with Lone Eagle Grille’s signature cuisine starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 19.
Guests are invited to enjoy a four-course menu by executive sous chef Gordon Jones, paired with some of the best labels in the winery’s portfolio. The price per person is $120 plus tax and gratuity (prices vary each month). Next month, Lone Eagle Grille’s Winemaker Dinner on June 8 features Trefethen.
For reservations or more information, call (775) 832-1234.
Wednesdays at River Ranch
The Spring season is upon us and great reason to get out and enjoy some apres ski or an evening drink and appetizer at the bar at the River Ranch Lodge on Wednesdays.
Starting, Wednesday, April 2nd, the River Ranch will start their “Wednesdays at the Ranch” promotion where one can enjoy food and drink specials in the bar starting at 3:30 p.m. and all night long. The entire Café Menu is half off and includes items such as a Rib Stack, Fried Calamari, Ranch Steak Sandwich, Rock Shrimp Tacos, Nachos, Chicken Caesar Salad, and Seared Sesame Ahi Tuna along with other menu items. In addition, they have a featured draft, house wine and well drinks all at $2.50.
The River Ranch is open weekends for lunch and nightly for dinner. Reservations are recommended. The River Ranch is located at the corner of Hwy 89 & Alpine Meadows Road in between Tahoe City and Squaw Valley. Call (530) 583-4264 for more information.
Dining for Schools
Dining for Schools cards on sale. For $45 you can become a “cardivor” and save 50-percent at over 35 area restaurants from April 20 – June 12.
Buying a Dining for Schools Card will make you a “cardivor” and being a “cardivor” is worth every penny because with a Dining for Schools card you save 50 percent at select restaurants in the Tahoe-Truckee area. The cards, a fundraiser for the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation, cost $45 and are valid at over 35 area restaurants April 20 through June 12.
The cards are available at all Back to School Nights, Porters Sport locations (Tahoe City, Truckee and Incline Village), Save Mart in Tahoe City and Safeway locations (Truckee and Kings Beach), Mountain Hardware and online at www.exined.org.
The Dining for Schools’ card program is one of three key fundraisers for the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation. Other fundraising programs include Golfing for Schools and Skiing for Schools.
The Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation is a private, nonprofit corporation that supports quality education with the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. Each year the Foundation raises money and provides grants, resources and partnerships to benefit students, teachers and educational community as a whole.
For more information, call (530) 550-7984 or visit www.exined.org for inquiries.
April 16 - May 19
2-for-1 dinner entrées at Moody’s
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge is offering a 2-for-1 dinner entrée special Sunday through Thursday through May 19. Dinner patrons will receive the less expensive of two entrées free with the coupon running in the Tahoe World and Sierra Sun newspapers.
Moody’s is located at 10007 Bridge Street in downtown Truckee. Call (530) 587-8688 for more details.
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge expands Wine List
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge is taking its wine list to a new level, with nearly 500 different selections and an emphasis on Old World varieties, thanks to the restaurant’s Wine Director, Joseph Nase.
The first sommelier in America to be honored with Wine Spectator Magazine’s
Grand Award more than once, Nase used his expertise to expand the restaurant
’s previous list of 120 selections to nearly 500. The old list consisted
almost exclusively of California wines, while the new list ventures out into
new territory with more emphasis on Italy, France, Germany and Spain.
To complement the cuisine of Executive Chef/Co-owner Mark Estee and Chef de
Cuisine Guy Frenette, Italian wines are a huge component, reflecting the
Mediterranean influence and pairing well with the seasonal, fresh, simple
flavors.
The new list will retain its regional flavor with a large selection of wines
from California, including one of Nase’s favorites, a 2006 Bohan-Dillon
Pinot Noir from the Hirsch Vineyard on Sonoma Coast as well as wines from
Napa and Santa Barbara County. Oregon wines, where the grapes grown in a
cooler climate tend to be less jammy and smaller than their California
counterparts, also will find their home on the list. Nase’s appreciation for
half bottles is another characteristic of Moody’s wine list, allowing for
groups of 4 to 6 people to create a “do it yourself” tasting menu, sampling
a variety of bottles during dinner.
For reservations, call (530) 587-8688 or visit www.moodysbistro.com.
April 24-May 26
Dragonfly offers 2-for-1 entrees to thank the local community
Through Memorial Day weekend, Dragonfly Restaurant and Sushi Bar is again offering “locals appreciation” — a two-for-one deal on all dinner entrees as a way to thank the local community for their support.
“We do this every spring and fall and I know people look forward to it every year,” said Dragonfly owner and chef, Billy McCullough. “Without the support of the community, we wouldn’t be where we are today.”
The two-for-one specials are a great way to take advantage of the fresh and tasty selections McCullough and his team are constantly developing. Choose from nightly selections of Cal-Asian specialties. No matter how you look at it, Dragonfly’s locals appreciation specials are the best deal in town.
Lunch at Dragonfly is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; sushi from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended for dinner. Sushi bar is first come first serve. Dragonfly now offers sushi happy hour every day from 4 to 5:30 p.m. The special includes a Sapporo and roll for $8. Dragonfly is located upstairs at 10118 Donner Pass Rd., right in the heart of downtown Truckee. For reservations, call Dragonfly at (530) 587-0557.
May 15
Chocolate takes center stage at Resort at Squaw Creek’s Chef’s Tasting
On Thursday, May 15, Resort at Squaw Creek chefs will turn conventional ideas about chocolate on their head. Featuring a variety of dishes with chocolate as a key ingredient, the monthly Chef’s Tasting — with the theme of “The Other Side of Chocolate” — will present chocolate in ways other than the commonly known candy or sundae topping. In addition to the culinary offerings, wine will be expertly paired with the gourmet dishes at the event, which begins at 5 p.m.
The tasting menu includes:
· Raspberry tea crusted duck breast, with spicy white callebaut reduction
· Butter leaf salad, rosemary and Godiva liquor vinaigrette, strawberries and Felchlin shavings
· Venison loin skewers, with Guittard “Le Citronage” liquor dipping sauce
· Watermelon popsicle balls coated in Noel and powdered sugar
Resort at Squaw Creek’s signature restaurant, Six Peaks Grille, is the location for this benefit. All proceeds from the event, which costs $15, are donated to the Tahoe Truckee Excellence in Education Foundation.
On June 19, the Chef’s Tasting theme will be “Tableside Impressions,” with ideas to help guests create entertaining home-cooked restaurant classics for their next dinner guest. Reservations are required. For more information call (530) 581-6621 or visit www.visitsquawcreek.com.
May 15 & 21
Artists In Bloom student art show
Arts For the Schools presents the 3rd Annual Artists in Bloom Student Art Show, May 15 from 4-6 p.m. at Blue Onion Restaurant in Kings Beach; and May 21 from 4-6 p.m. at Dragonfly Restaurant in Truckee. Student artwork provided by students in Tahoe, Truckee and Incline Village schools will be on sale to parents, families, businesses and other patrons. The art show will feature more than 100 selected pieces of matted and framed artwork. Proceeds will benefit Arts For the Schools, a non-profit organization that enhances local children’s education and fosters a lifelong love of the creative arts.
The Blue Onion will offer free appetizers and a no host bar and Dragonfly is offering complimentary “teasers” and 2 for 1 dinner entrees.
Beer:30 at FiftyFifty
It’s Beer:30 at FiftyFifty Brewing Co. $3 FiftyFifty beers, $3 well drinks and 25% off appetizers from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.
Balance is what FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is all about. With the addition of daily lunch specials, Beer:30 happy hour and extended kitchen hours, Truckee’s beloved brewpub now provides new ways to maintain your poise throughout the week.
With the addition of Beer:30 into the mix, you can now get $3 FiftyFifty beers, $3 well drinks, and 25 percent off appetizers from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday- Friday. After a long day at work or play, there’s no better way to unwind than hanging out at a hip spot, drinking some quality, handcrafted brews. Finally, for all the late eaters out there, FiftyFifty will be keeping the kitchen cranking until 10:30 p.m. Now guests can get their bellies full right before getting their party on.
FiftyFifty Brewing Co.: Find Your Balance. Located in Truckee at 11197 Brockway Road, between Hwy 267 and downtown Truckee. Open seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m., FiftyFifty serves both lunch and dinner to complement their variety of beers brewed on the premise. FiftyFifty also features a full bar, seasonal outdoor seating on the patio and live music and entertainment.
To contact FiftyFifty, call Andy or Alicia Barr at (530) 587-BEER or email
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Dragonfly hires new daytime manager and adds new lunch menu items
Dragonfly recently hired Jennifer Boettcher as the restaurant’s daytime manager. Several new items have been added to the lunch menu as well, augmenting this downtown Truckee restaurant’s popular midday fare.
Boettcher moved to Truckee in August 2007 coming from the Bay Area where she received her fine dining experience working at several award-winning restaurants such as Bridges in Danville and Prima in Walnut Creek. Boettcher previously worked as a dinner server at Dragonfly. “I was excited about the opportunity to move into the daytime manager position,” said Boettcher.
Dragonfly chef and owner, Billy McCullough hired Boettcher based on her personable outlook and organizational skills which keep the front-of-the-house staff operating in a streamlined, efficient and welcoming manner. Dragonfly is a power lunch mainstay on Truckee’s Commercial Row
With a distinct menu that features California cuisine with an Asian twist, Dragonfly offers consistently delicious curry dishes, noodle bowls, fresh seafood and vegetarian entrees, always making use of fresh, seasonal ingredients…unique salads…. Newly introduced lunch menu items include popcorn shrimp Ceasar salad, Asian Cobb salad and steak and fries with chimichurri sauce.
Lunch at Dragonfly is served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; sushi from 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Dragonfly is located upstairs at 10118 Donner Pass Rd., right in the heart of downtown Truckee. For reservations, call Dragonfly at (530) 587-0557.
Jake’s on the Lake Alpenglow dinners
Jake’s on the Lake presents Alpenglow Dinners. Valid Sunday through Friday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., the dinner special features a three-course offering, for $26 per person ($32 with a glass of premium wine). Jake’s landmark lounge shakes up every Friday and Saturday nights with live music beginning at 7 p.m.
For more information and reservations, call (530) 583-0188 or visit www.jakestahoe.com
Bob Ash Photography featured at Dragonfly
Currently gracing the walls of Dragonfly restaurant in Truckee, is the artwork of professional photographer Bob Ash with striking backdrops of America’s best western landscapes.
Bob Ash’s photography documents twenty years of travel. His unique photos include sunrises, sunsets, sailboat silhouettes, piers, windblown desert sands and stormy skies. Bob Ash’s travels have taken him to most of the National Parks of the west includingYosemite, Death Valley, and southern Utah’s Zion Narrows, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and Lake Powell. For more information on Bob Ash’s photography visit www.bobashphotos.com.
Dragonfly is located upstairs at 10118 Donner Pass Rd., right in the heart of downtown Truckee. Reservations are recommended. Sushi bar is first come first serve. For reservations, call Dragonfly at 530.587.0557. View Dragonfly on the web at www.dragonflycuisine.com
Pacific Crest Grill & Bar of America gets virtual online
Pacific Crest Grill & Bar of America, located in historic downtown Truckee, recently launched their interactive website at www.pacificcrestgrill.com and www.barofamerica.net. In addition to featuring Pacific Crest Grill’s mission on sustainability, the Web site also features Bar of America and Pianeta Restaurant (also accessible via www.pianetarestaurant.com)
Pacificcrestgrill.com features informational elements of history, recipes, menus, sustainable cooking, information on the chef and staff, online booking for reservations, and a live music section that the dining enthusiast sailing the web can experience.
Pacific Crest Grill & Bar of America is located at 10042 Donner Pass Road in Truckee. Bar of America offers live music Thursday through Saturday with open mic from 8:30 p.m. every Sunday. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and brunch is served on the weekends only from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dinner is served from 5:30 p.m. to close and the Bar of America opens at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday and at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information or reservations, call 530.587.2626. Visit www.pacificcrestgrill.com for more information.
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