Tahoe Daily Tribune
In our Drink of the Week segment, we’ll showcase one unique type of beer, wine, cocktail you name it to try at one of the countless breweries, bars and restaurants from around the basin.
I realize Cinco de Mayo has just passed, but you could make a case for a margarita on any calendar day. At least I can. So let me plead the case with this week’s drink.
First off, not all margaritas are made equal. I’m sure you know that, but getting a big whiff of the Campfire Margarita, it still sings margarita, but it also lets you know that there’s something just a little bit different. What is it that makes it different? Not quite sure, but let’s talk it through.
rgalloway@tahoedailytribune.com
Tahoe Daily Tribune
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.
In my mind, Mexican cuisine starts with the enchilada (calm down taco fans). Perhaps it’s because it was the first Mexican dish that I learned how to cook on my own, but who really cares when something is downright delicious? Maria’s enchiladas not only ooze tradition, but they absolutely check the box when it comes to deliciousness.
Tahoe Trout Farm in the 1950s. Provided
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. Tucked away in a quiet corner in South Lake Tahoe, overlooking Trout Creek with mountains as the backdrop is the peaceful Tahoe Trout Farm.
This year marks 75 years of continuous operation for this hidden historic gem.
It opened its door in 1946 as Upton Ponds and has had four owners over the years. Current owners, Jim and Jackie Vallier, purchased the property in 2012, when Jim said it was in danger of disappearing. Since then, the couple has poured their heart and soul into the ponds.
Long before purchasing the property, both Jim and Jackie visited the ponds as customers in the 1950s. Since the 50’s, there have been a few minor upgrades, but for the most part, it looks exactly the same today as it did back then.
Tahoe Daily Tribune
To try and decide each week where and what to eat around the basin can be a challenge there are so many amazing choices. In this feature we’ll dive into dishes that will surely satisfy those hunger pangs and leave you wondering where to go next.
My hope is that if you non-sushi-lovers out there read this column long enough, ultimately I’ll convert you over to a sushi lover. Yeah, many of you are shaking your head and thinking that will never happen. But, I was once like you and I can honestly say sushi is now one of my favorite foods. Why? Well, case in point, the two featured rolls this week.
Tahoe Daily Tribune
In our Drink of the Week segment, we’ll showcase one unique type of beer, wine, cocktail you name it to try at one of the countless breweries, bars and restaurants from around the basin.
I’m not even going to pretend to know how to pronounce this week’s drink. But, what I can do is let you know that this is the first German IPA, which makes it somewhat special. Drawing on inspiration from American IPAs and ingredients, they were able to skirt the line with the German Purity Law of 1516 to bring you a delicious take on something that (let’s face it) has probably been overdone in the states.