The newest snow park to open in South Lake Tahoe started welcoming guests on Dec. 19.
Nora Tarte

Nora Tarte
Nora Heston Tarte is a long-time Reno resident living on the southside of town. In addition to food, her hobbies include wine, hiking, yoga and travel. She is also the managing editor of a regional, lifestyle publication and freelances for other publications most frequently in the travel space. She graduated from California State University Sacramento with a bachelor’s in English and is pursuing her master’s in Professional Journalism as we speak. You can follow her travel adventures, and local exploits, on her Instagram account @wanderlust_n_wine.
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Brunch at Brasserie operates much as it used to with some changes in place, but the atmosphere is still just as fun and carefree as ever.
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We all like to use the word authentic when describing international cuisine, but the word truly fits at Pasta Fresca.
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The pizzas at Pizzava are equal parts delicious and imaginative, with offerings that include cauliflower crust and pasta as a topping.
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Ely’s Fire & Ice Festival, part arts festival and part winter sport competition, is back for 2021 whether the snow flies or not.
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Local ingredients and stand-out flavors make Black Rock Dessert an indulgent way to support local business.
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Midtown’s Brothers Barbecue offers healthy portions of tasty barbecue at a reasonable price — great for a mid-day lunch.
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Charlie Palmer Steak, the high-end steakhouse inside Grand Sierra Resort, offers a locals deal that’s hard to pass up.
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Brasserie Saint James didn’t reopen once pandemic restrictions were lifted, but with new ownership and familiar faces it’s set for a revival.
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It took two months to get a Saturday reservation at Hell’s Kitchen in Stateline, but it was worth the wait.