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Grow Your Own Virtual Workshops Virtual | May 25, June 1, June 8 6 p.m. Free | tahoe.ucdavis.edu
Editor’s Note: Only locations accessible by boat this summer are featured.
BY KATHERINE E. HILL
Incline Village Farmers’ Market Incline Village Library | Incline Village | May 26, June 2
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ou’re lounging on the bow of a boat on Lake Tahoe soaking up the sun while waves gently lap against the hull. You’d be asleep except your stomach is rumbling and the snacks you packed just aren’t that appealing. What you’re really craving is a madeto-order sandwich or dinner and a drink at a lakeside table. But where do you go? After more than two decades living in Tahoe and hundreds of hours spent on Big Blue, I’ve gotten to know where to go so I’ll share some of my favorite spots for dining by boat on the North Shore. Part II will feature the West Shore in our June 8 edition.
3-6 p.m. Free | (775) 832-4130, laketahoemarkets.com
Tahoe City Farmers’ Market Commons Beach | Tahoe City | Thursdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com
Grow-Your-Own In-Person Workshops Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | May 28, June 4 10-11 a.m. Free | slowfoodlaketahoe.org
Truckee Certified Farmers Market Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee | Tuesdays 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | chamber.truckee.com
Tahoe City
Tahoe City has the largest concentrations of dining options you can access by boat on the lake. Dock | There are public piers located at the bottom of Grove Street (unloading only) and in front of Tahoe State Recreation Area. Tahoe City Marina also offers buoys and docking in the marina; check with the attendant at the gas dock. Dine | Take your pick. Moe’s Original Bar B Que (I go for the Smofu smoked tofu) or reserve a table for lakeside dining only steps away. At Jake’s On the Lake at the Boatworks Mall my favorite summer lunch is an order of the must-have artichoke bites and a salad. Upstairs, go for the street tacos at Mirada Tacos & Tequilas. Delectable Italian fare reigns at Za’s Lakefront, but no matter what you order, add a side of their Brussels sprouts. To Die For. You’ll want to savor every bite and make a reservation at Christy Hill or
Wine on the Water | Kings Beach | June 1-3 6 p.m. | bgcnlt.org
Jake’s on the Lake | Courtesy TCDA
grab a drink at the SandBar open only in the summer. For a quick grab and go, order a wrap and a smoothie at Syd’s Bagelry or a slice of pizza at Mountain Slice Cafe & Creamery. My favorite is The Straight Trippin’ topped with Angel Dust, owner Alex Hunt’s special blend of seasonings and parm.
tion. They are tasty, but strong, so be careful. You’ll need a hearty meal to go with this drink. CB’s Bistro across the street is a great place for pizzas, burgers and sandwiches, while Waterman’s Landing on the far side of Sierra Boat Company offers sandwiches, wraps and espresso drinks.
Carnelian Bay
Dock & Dine | While most of Incline Village isn’t accessible by boat, you can belly up to the bar (almost literally) at Pier 111 at Lone Eagle Grille. The bar located at the end of the dock also offers light fare, or make a reservation for dinner at Lone Eagle, which is one of my favorite fine-dining spots in the region. They also have a great bar menu. n
Dock | Gar Woods Grill & Pier offers guest buoys with taxi service daily in the summer and a public pier next to the restaurant offers limited spots for docking. Dine | If you’re haven’t had a Wet Woody, now is the time to head to Gar Woods Grill & Pier to try this famous (or infamous as the case may be) liba-
Tequila Tasting Caliente | Kings Beach | June 2 5:30-6:30 p.m. $10 | calientetahoe.com
Ski Run Farmers’ Market Ski Run Blvd. | South Lake Tahoe | June 3 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | skirunfarmersmarket.com
47th Soroptimist Wine & Restaurant Faire Coyote Moon Golf Course | Truckee | June 4 5-7:30 p.m. $50-$60 | (408) 316-2413,
Incline Village
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South Lake Tahoe Farmers’ Market American Legion Hall | S.Lake Tahoe | June 7 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free | eldoradofarmersmarket.com
Farmers’ Market Meyers Mountain Market | Meyers | June 8 3-7:30 p.m. Free | facebook.com
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