May 11-24, 2022 EAT & DRINK
SAMPLING S O U T H L A K E TA H O E ’ S V E G E TA R I A N FA R E
t a s t y t id b it s Grow Your Own Virtual Workshops Virtual | Incline Village | May 11, 18 & 25 6 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
STORY & PHOTOS BY KATHERINE E. HILL
Tahoe City Farmers’ Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City | May 12 & 19 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com
Grow-Your-Own In-Person Workshops Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | May 14 & 21 10-11 a.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org
FARMERS’ MARKETS OPEN
Young Eagles, Pancake Breakfast
The mountain peaks may still be capped in snow, but farmers are already bringing in their early-season harvests offering a delectable bounty of produce and goods to enjoy at one of Tahoe’s farmers’ markets. Our tip: Get there early for the best produce and visit weekly to sample new offerings. And many vendors only accept cash.
Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | May 17 & 24
LOST SIERRA
Blairsden Community Market Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., until Sept. 3, Blairsden Garden Center Romano’s Certified Farmers’ Market Fridays, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., May 27-Sept. 16, Sierra Valley Farms in Beckworth. | sierravalleyfarms.com
NORTH SHORE
Incline Village Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., May 26-Sept. 3, Incline Village Library parking lot. | laketahoemarkets.com Tahoe City Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 12-Oct. 20, Commons Beach. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com
Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee | May 14 8-9 a.m. | eaa1073.org
Truckee Certified Farmers Market
8 a.m.-1 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com
Wine Tasting The Idle Hour Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe | May 18 5-8 p.m. | (530) 600-3304
Wine Tasting Truckee River Winery | Truckee | May 22 RSVP truckee.com
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SOUTH SHORE
Meyers Mountain Market Farmers’ Market | Wednesdays, 3-7:30 p.m., June 8-Sept. 28, Tahoe Paradise Park. | meyersmtnmarket.org Ski Run Farmers’ Market Fridays, 3-8 p.m., June 3-Sept., Ski Run Boulevard. | skirunfarmersmarket.com South Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market | Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., June 7-Oct. 11, American Legion Hall parking lot. | eldoradofarmersmarket.com
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t’s not always easy being a vegetarian in Tahoe where many casual dining restaurants focus on what visitors want to eat while on vacation – burgers, pasta, pizza and the like. I love pizza and pasta (probably too much) and most eateries offer veggie burgers now, some even made in house, but I crave healthy, more nutritious options when I dine out. Dining choices for vegetarians have always been more plentiful on the South Shore, however, and I was excited to return to some of my favorite spots during a recent 3-day workcation I took (read the story in this edition) to satiate my cravings. Here’s some of my favorite spots. Freshies | Long before you could find even veggie burgers on anyone’s menu, Freshies was serving tasty vegetarian offerings. I’ve enjoyed the tacos, noddle bowl and red curry during past visits, but this time I went for something new – the Mana Meal. And what a meal. The server laughed when I was taken aback by the size of the meal when it arrived – a massive plate with brown rice piled high with a yummy, crunchy, housemade grain loaf of oats, peas, beans and rice topped with sautéed mushrooms and vegan gravy. You’ll definitely have leftovers to enjoy later. | freshiesohana.com The Divided Sky | This local favorite in Meyers has long been a great spot for music, drinks, meeting up with friends and delicious vegetarian fare. It’s been years since I’ve been in, so when my friends Karly Trout and Brian Strouse suggested it for dinner, I was in. The Divvied Sky did not disappoint with delicious grilled sandwiches and a mountainous vegetarian nacho platter. I enjoyed one of their many vegetarian sandwiches – The Pollard with grilled
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Rice Bowl Cadillac at Sprouts.
eggplant, onions and a basil pesto on ciabatta. I could only eat half. | thedividedsky.com Sprouts | The next day, Karly and I enjoyed lunch at Sprouts Café after a walk on the Cove East Trail. I’ve enjoyed many delicious menu items through the years, but I always return to my favorite – the Rice Bowl Cadillac. Brown rice, a trio of beans, carrots and red cabbage are topped with salsa and guac and served with tortilla chips. No leftovers this time as I relished every bite. | sproutscafetahoe.com Artemis Mediterranean Grille | I didn’t get a chance to dine at Artemis, another favorite, on this trip, but I’ve eaten here many times and enjoyed the fresh offerings and I’m a sucker for falafels. I highly recommend trying the hummus and babba ghanoush, as well. | artemismediterraneangrill.com I’ll share my favorite North Shore and Truckee vegetarian spots another time. Enjoy your visit to these local eateries and share your favorites with us @TheTahoeWeekly. n
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TRUCKEE
Truckee Certified Farmers Market Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., May 14-Oct. 15, Truckee River Regional Park. | truckeecertifiedfa.wixsite.com Truckee Community Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m.-noon, June-early Sept., Historic Downtown Railyard parking lot. | slowfoodlaketahoe.org
Famous for our Mexican Dinners (530) 587-3557 10186 Donner Pass Rd - Truckee
Locals Love Lanza’s! (530) 546-2434 7739 N Lake Blvd - Kings Beach
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OPEN NIGHTLY at 5:30pm Fresh Fish & Scallops Filet Mignon · Vegan 9983 Cove St., Kings Beach, CA
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