Thank you Mother Nature (and Bull Family) for a wonderful trip to Tahoe this past weekend. It was Hank’s first time seeing snow (his reaction: “wow!!”) and my first time back on the slopes in two years (wasn’t pretty). Below are a few photos from our trip and a guide to Tahoe in the Winter—I’ve consulted the experts.

Best Breakfast: Stop at Ikeda’s for bagels on your drive up. Eat out at Fire Sign Cafe or Squeeze In. 

Best Coffee: Coffeebar

Best Snack: individually wrapped Belgian waffle from Euro Snack 

Best Lunch: Full Belly Deli

Best Dinner: Pianete Ristorante

Best Wine Shop: The Pour House 

Best Butcher Shop: Stop at Longhorn Meats on drive up or  Mountain Valley Meats

Best Grocery – Save Mart (better than Safeway!) or The Food Hub for organic, local ingredients.

Best Clothing Shop: PlumpJack Sport

Best Ski Rentals: Inn Shop of Squaw Valley

Best Apres (for a scene): Le Chamois

Best Apres (for a glass of wine or cocktail): PlumpJack Bar

Best Nightlife: The Cantina Bar & Grill