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February 6, 2009 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Phil Weidinger or Jenn Boyd At South Lake Tahoe, The World is Your Oyster. Or Ribeye Steak. Or Sushi Roll.Dining Options as Diverse as the Natural Surroundings in one of the Nation’s Top Travel Destinations(South Lake Tahoe, Calif./Nev.) — What in the world do you want to eat tonight? Where do you take your sweetheart for a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day? At South Lake Tahoe, try Thai, Italian, Pan-Asian, Japanese, Mexican, Swiss or California cuisine. The culinary smorgasbord includes one-of-a-kind fresh delis with organic nibbles, pizzerias, European-inspired bistros, and four-star restaurants. Ranked the No. 1 Travel Destination in the U.S. in TripAdvisor 2008, South Lake Tahoe adds multiple dining options to its reputation as the epicenter for 24-hour nightlife, world-class gaming, and exceptional headliner entertainment. New kids on the block… Bear Beach Café is the latest addition to the south shore, with selection of omelets, deli sandwiches and burgers served with views of the lake. Tahoe Keys Piano Bar is the first bar of its kind in South Shore with live jazz, blues shows on Friday and Saturday nights. The piano bar is located on the Nevada side across from Lakeside Casino and offers food and drink specials. Après Wine Company offers tasting, wine by the glass and bottle, tapas-style meals and a gift shop. Other new restaurants include the contemporary Latin Soul, new Latin America fusion restaurant inside Lakeside Inn and Casino serves breakfast, lunch and dinner miles away from the status quo; and Beach Hut Deli, which originated in Folsom, California and is a popular spot in Sacramento and Reno, opened on the south shore. Fine dining, Tahoe style… Gi Fu Loh is where east meets west and guests can select from a variety of live seafood – Grouper, Alaska King crab, Geoduck Clam, Maine lobster, and Dungeness crab – flipping fresh from tank to plate. Ciera Steak + Chophouse inside MontBleu is one of two AAA Four Diamond Award winning restaurant in South Lake Tahoe. The stylish and sophisticated atmosphere includes semi-private, curtained booths and a private banquet room. The professional staff is headed by executive chef Bradley Nuss, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a certified American Culinary Federation chef. 19 Kitchen • Bar inside Harveys Casino, Lake Tahoe provides spectacular views of Lake Tahoe. The eclectic menu offers a variety of steak, lamb, lobster and other seafood. Surf’n’turf is a popular choice that gives diners significant portions of broiled filet, short ribs, seared diver scallop and Australian lobster. Evan’s Gourmet American Café on Emerald Bay Road is the ultimate, intimate restaurant for a romantic dinner or special occasion. An extensive wine list features selections from California and the northwest. The creative menu uses the freshest, seasonal ingredients in dishes like scallop quenelles with sherry-lobster cream, grilled garlic tenderloin of beef with gorgonzola cheese, cabernet reduction, and mushroom infused mashed potatoes. Other venues for fine dining or a proper cowboy ribeye steak, filet mignon, ribs or seafood are: Cafe Fiore Italian Restaurant, Cecil's Steak & Brew, Chart House, Friday’s Station, Hungry Bear, Josh's Steak House and Sage Room Steak House. Stunning lake views… Riva Grill at Ski Run Marina features lakefront dining year round. Amazing sunsets views are served nightly, with specialty drinks, like the Wet Woody. Riva Grill offers floor-to-ceiling views in a comfortable, mahogany dining room with the nostalgic ambiance of Tahoe's classic wood boating era. Fresh Ketch is known for pairing seafood specials with an extensive wine list and for cozy fireplace dining in the downstairs Seafood Bar. This popular place has combined fine dining with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada for 21 years. It was voted Tahoe’s Best Seafood for the past five years. The Ketch stared on the TV Food Network when the chef prepared Cioppino, halibut with fruit salsa, and lamb chops for the crew of Rachael Ray’s Tasty Travels. Freshies on Lake Tahoe Boulevard is little slice of Hawaii with island décor and a friendly wait staff and during the warmer months the outdoor deck overlooks the lake. Owners Eric and Melodie are known for creative vegetarian and vegan dishes and the best fish tacos north of San Diego. A variety of entrées on the seasonally changing menu include Hawaiian pork ribs, filet mignon, and tofu scampi. “Good luck deciding from the menu--an eclectic variety of great fresh food, made with turbo freshness,” said Joel Muzzey, senior editor and photography editor for Snowboarder Magazine. Other places to soak in views of Lake Tahoe or catch the breathtaking sunset include 19 Kitchen • Bar, Beacon Bar & Grill, Blue Water Bistro, Chart House, Edgewood Restaurant and Zephyr Cove Lodge. The raw side of Tahoe… The Naked Fish is one of the south shore’s most innovative sushi spots. An experienced sushi chef creates a menu for all tastes, even those not fond of sushi. Creative names for specialty rolls, like the Sierra Powder Roll with white fish, albacore and asparagus, topped with wasabi tobiko and wasabi cream sauce, reflect the setting of this “must-visit mountain-town sushi bar.” Samurai Restaurant is fine Japanese dining in an elegant contemporary setting at this long-time favorite sushi bar and restaurant. Featuring a wide variety of deliciously cooked entrees in an authentic atmosphere, Samurai Restaurant has been serving Lake Tahoe since 1984. Off The Hook has over 70 rolls that blends Asian Fusion with a California twist, using non-traditional sushi ingredients such as garlic, basil, cilantro, and macadamia nuts. Sushi lovers enjoy the moderate prices and Zen atmosphere. The ethnic food tour continues with seafood, pad-Thai, enchiladas, sushi rolls, and linguini at these memorable spots: Bistro Danielle, Christiana Inn, del Soul, Kalani's, Latin Soul, LA Italian Kitchen, Mirabelle French Cuisine, Mandarin Garden, Orchid's Authentic Thai Cuisine, Passaretti's Italian Restaurant, Sato Japanese Restaurant, Scusa, Swiss Chalet, Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine, Tep’s Villa Roma, Thai-One-On and Tudor English Pub & Dory’s Oar. Kick back for casual eats… ECHO Restaurant/Lounge inside Tahoe’s Embassy Suites combines classic lunch and dinner favorites with innovative entrees and lighter foods. Popular items are the Mahi Mahi Reuben, exclusive at south shore, and Tiger Prawn Spring Rolls, a unique combination of shrimp, pepper jack, cilantro and green chilies wrapped in egg roll skin with a light cream sauce. A chef’s favorite is Flat Iron Steak, served with seasoned white and black bean sauté, tomato zucchini, yellow squash, garlic, white wine sauces, and chimichurri. Sprouts Natural Foods Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner from an extensive menu of sandwiches, burritos, fresh vegetable and fruit juices, wheat grass, homemade vegan soups and rice bowls. Locals rave about the fresh fruit smoothies. The Burger Lounge on Emerald Bay Road features unusual burgers that have become urban legends around south shore Lake Tahoe. Recipes gathered from the owners extensive travels include a ‘Hangover Helper’ Burger and a ‘Jiffy’ Burger topped with peanut butter, bacon, and cheddar. The Divided Sky is a bar to some and a restaurant to others. An upstairs living-room-like setting offers live music, local brews, a friendly vibe, and organic sandwiches, salads and soups. The Divided Sky is located on highway 50 in Meyers and hosts live music on the weekends. For more quick and casual eats try: Brother’s Burritos, Blue Angel Café, Blue Dog Pizza, Coyote Grill, Fire + Ice, Fox & Hound, McP’s Irish Pub, The Cork & More, Mott Canyon Tavern & Grill, Nepheles, Rojo’s, Sierra Choices Café, The Brewery, and Tony’s Cheesesteaks. Eye-opening morning favorites… The Red Hut Café is a Tahoe institution. The family owned and operated restaurant has been a local favorite for breakfast and lunch since 1959. The folksy, friendly ‘50s café has a nostalgic vibe, vinyl booths, and counter stools. Hearty portions on the classic diner menu include four-egg omelets and The Usual, two eggs and all the trimmings. Smaller appetites can have half orders of biscuits and gravy and hash browns. The Red Hut has two locations in California and another in Nevada at the state line. Ernie’s Café on Highway 50 at the “Y” has been serving traditional American breakfast to locals and visitors for 25 years. A spin-off by the same owner, Bert’s Café, is across the street, featuring homemade frittatas and hand squeezed orange juice. Other popular spots to fuel up in the morning include: Alpen Sierra Coffee Co., Alpina Café, Bear Beach Café, Downtown Café, Driftwood Café, Heidi’s, Key’s Café, The Getaway Café and the Timber House inside Lakeside Casino.
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