Summer Wood Facials, Truckee

I had a wonderful facial last week with Summer! Two people I know go to her and love her and I'm officially part of the fan club as well!

I loved that she had classical music playing, has lived in France and Spain, and her that her manner and touch were so soothing, calm and delightful.

I booked on the spot an appointment for next month!


You'll find Summer at:
True Salon
10049 Martis Valley Road, #G
530.448.6061

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Shampoo Hair, Truckee

Diana Alouise at Shampoo Hair and Makeup Studio is amazing! I feel so blessed to have someone of her caliber, expertise and knowledge locally to maintain (color and cut) my hair and encourage it to be all it can be!

She came here from Beverly Hills and still works there once a month. I look forward to seeing her every month and baskinging in her friendly, warm, joyful energy.

I HIGHLY recommend her!



East River ST
Truckee, CA 96161
(530) 587-8494

Moody's Bistro, Truckee

Last night I had another fabulous meal at my favorite restaurant in Truckee: Moody’s, where Executive Chef Mark Estee’s mantra is: “Fresh. Seasonal. Simple. Local.”

Starting the delicious dining experience with a bottle of Gloria Ferrer champagne, I continued on to the amuse bouche of an eggplant tapenade-type taste on a cracker, then the Surf Duo of grilled slippertail and house-cured hamachi with avocado , grapefruit vinaigrette and wasabi tobiko.

I was very glad to be waited on by Diana, who consistently makes excellent food and wine recommendations.

It was at her suggestion that I ordered the arugula frisee salad, even though I’m usually more of a fan arugula. With warm smoked bacon dressing, including generous pieces (see picture) of flavorful bacon luxuriating on the sides of the salad mound, hard-cooked eggs and carmelized onions … this dish really amazed and delighted me.

On Diana’s further recommendation, I chose the pear puff for dessert and was pleased as well. Poached pear, almond cream (delicious!), cinnamon whipped cream, vanilla ice cream and the puff created a very enjoyable ending to one more wonderful meal at my favorite place to eat in Truckee!

Dinner from 5:30 p.m. nightly


Moody's Bistro & Lounge
530.587.8688
10007 Bridge Street
Truckee, CA 96161

Trio Wine Bar, Truckee

This is one of my favorite places in Truckee because it has big, beautiful windows looking south and east toward Mt. Rose, wonderful light, easy parking, great wines by the glass (including champagne!), a delicious ahi entree and other appetizers and entrees, as well as an elegant front room with a beautiful Carrera marbletop table.

Marcus at the bar is friendly and helpful too.

The bar opens at 4:00 p.m., and the kitchen at 5. Trio also offers local art and music. Fridays are open mic night starting at 8 p.m.


Trio Wine Bar is an upscale wine bar and lounge located in the famous and historic (Italianate-style) Kruger-White House on the north side of Donner Pass Road between old downtown Truckee and the roundabout; and nestled among the historic homes of Truckee that are now shops.


Trio Wine Bar
10292 Donner Pass Rd.
Truckee, CA 96161
530.582.2323

Milo's Cleaners, Truckee

I have the most pleasant experiences at the new dry cleaner in Truckee near Wild Cherries, Milo's Cleaners, located to the left of Head North. John is efficient, friendly and professional ... a real delight to do business with!

Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Tel. 530.582.1111

Optometrist in Truckee

I had the best experience at the optometrist recently!

Dr. James Evans and Deb, his front office person, were fun, pleasant and efficient! Dr. Evans gave me extremely comfortable new contacts and it was so wonderful to be able to do it all locally!

I highly recommend his when you're looking for an optometrist in this area!

His office is to the left of Safeway on Donner Pass Road, tel. 530.587.1086.

Tahoe House, Tahoe City

I stopped here at the beginning of a Ducati ride around the lake on Sunday and enjoyed a delicious little apricot pocket and espresso with half and half. It was the perfect morning snack as I basked in the sun at one of the outside tables, looking forward to a beautiful ride!

There's a big Swiss influence here, with sausages and dry goods on the shelves, as well as yummy picnic items. The bakery offers a great selection of European-influenced pastries too.

I'll definitely come here again soon to get another Germanic food fix!


www.tahoe-house.com
625 W. Lake BLVD
Tahoe City
530.583.1377

West Shore Cafe, Homewood, Lake Tahoe

I had a delicious lunch the other day here: ahi tuna carpaccio with cucumber, radish, watercress and white soy-sesame dressing, and all with a glass of Gruet champagne! I basked in the delicious experience of watching and listening to the waves lap on the pebbles, looking east to Incline Village and Kings Beach and south to Heavenly and South Lake.

Fabulous food on the lake ... the best place on the North and West shores I've found so far.

A plus, too, is live guitar ... my favorites were songs from Frank Sinatra and Sting.

West Shore Cafe
5160 West Lake BLVD, across from Homewood Ski Resort
530.525.5200
Lunch 11:30

The Best Of ... Truckee, Lake Tahoe, California

Greetings, Friends!

I’m thrilled to share with you the best of what I’ve discovered in my travels around this wonderful world of ours!

Below are some of my favorite things in Truckee, California; 13 miles from gorgeous Lake Tahoe, and the beautiful place I get to work and live!

(For those of you returning from Burning Man this weekend, Truckee is off Highway 80, about 20 minutes west of Reno.)

Truckee – Dine

Moodys – go for the Caesar salad, beef tartare, champagnes by the glass, specials & game dishes. Look for the handsome Bostonian co-owner, Mark Estee, www.MoodysBistro.com, serving 11:30 - 9ish.

Pianeta – delicious carpaccio, olives, specials, bistecca modena with gorgonzola (order without onions), tiramisu. Pianeta Restaurant 10096 Donner Pass Road (Downtown Truckee) Truckee, CA 96161 (530) 587-4694, Italian, owner Robin Sills

New Moon – health food, parking, wine, cheese, organic produce, etc.

Joe Coffee – patio, parking, great coffee, bagels, sandwiches

Wild Cherry – great coffee, French Moka Java coffee beans, patio, parking, wifi, people watching, bagels, sandwiches

Trio Wine Bar - go for the ahi and champagnes by the glass. Old Victorian on Donner Pass Road with a beautiful walnut bar and front room with view of Mt. Rose, open mike night Fridays. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 4 p.m., parking

Cottonwood for view & drinks

Dragonfly for sushi with Sam, Tuesday to Saturday starting at 5 p.m. Ask for "omakase" (I entrust all to the expert sushi chef, or something like that ...) and Sam will delight your tastebuds with his exquisite selections!

Tacos Jalisco – go for carnitas tacos at a great price!

When you have questions, or have favorites so wonderful you want to share them, please contact me at 530.448.1730 mobile, 530.582.8091 office, or via email: Christine@ChristineHueber.com