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68 South Bay Accent NORTH SHORE TRIP TIPS the fine cuisine. Lake panoramas will wow you along with creative preparations of game meats and seafood. The Grille features an award winning wine list, too. laketahoe.hyatt.com MANZANITA A huge but handsome manzanita stump in the entry greets guests within a rustic mountain setting. The outdoors merges with the interior, featuring natural wood interior and exposed lumber ceiling beams. Clever chefs offer experiences such as the interactive Chef’s Table and Tasting Counter. Sleek and elegant, all New American dishes are artfully presented and made with seasonal ingredients. A Sunday buffet brunch—ideal for groups—offers a meat carving table and homemade chocolates. ritzcarlton.com PLUMPJACK C AFÉ & B AR Like action? Love meeting new people? PlumpJack features a LEFT TO RIGHT: PAUL DYER; STEVE KEPPLE Locals revere PlumpJack Café for its signature events—baking classes, “meet the farmer” farm-to-table meals, and beer and wine dinners. At the annual summer pig roast, the café stays open until every bone is licked clean. At this October’s Tequila Weekend you’ll be able to sample tastings of tequila and mescal from popular labels, Herradura, Del Maguey, Partida and more, On the docket is a reservations-only tequila and mescal pairing dinner, hailed as the festival’s highlight. What to do in the day? Breathe in the sublime woodsy scents of a Lake Tahoe autumn while playing bocce ball or croquet, or swim in the pool and immerse your bod in the hot tub. Borrow complimentary bikes and cruise a paved path nearby, or hike to the Shirley Lake Trail. “Late summer and fall are absolutely beautiful here,” says Lamb. “The aspens are all around us, so we get pops of color. You can see the leaves shimmer in the breeze. Sitting in the patio with a glass of wine is a great way to relax and enjoy the day.” Initially erected for the 1960 Winter Olympic Games, this historic inn has witnessed decades of athletic ski competitions, and delivered a panoply of recreational options. We suggest you make your reservations before November, when the hotel typically closes for the season. Since management plans to tear down and rebuild the resort in 2017, you visit promises to be nostalgic as well. The time is now to come to PlumpJack for a last hurrah in its current glory. PLUMPJACK SQUAW VALLEY INN 1920 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley; 530/583.1576; plumpjacksquawvalleyinn.com. Rates: $265 and up. DINE OUT GRAHAM’S AT SQUAW VALLEY Known for California cuisine with an Old World Mediterranean flair. A hand-built river rock fireplace and candlelight table settings contribute to the romantic hush-hush interiors. If you are looking for a charming night out, this is it. Leave the kids with a babysitter! If you prefer al fresco dining, try lunch or dinner on the outdoor heated deck of this historic lodge overlooking lawn and forests. Entrees include salmon, duck, filet of beef and ahi tuna. dinewine.com LONE EAGLE GRILLE Locals book Lone Eagle Grille at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe well ahead to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Dramatic stone and wood interiors and high ceilings take the rustic look to a whole new level, high enough to match Mixologist Jake Spero at Plump- Jack Café & Bar The Penthouse Suite at Plump- Jack Squaw Valley Inn


South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016
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