FALL AT SOUTH TAHOE FEATURES SUSTAINABLE INITIATIVES, CULINARY RESURGENCE, RENOVATED
ACCOMMODATIONS, AND MORE EVENTS
Sept. 25, 2023 (SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev.) – As the South Lake Tahoe summer fades into fall, locals and visitors experience the grand opening of the long-awaited Tahoe Blue Event Center, a cadre of new restaurants, curated recreational adventures, and new accommodations: www.visitlaketahoe.com.
The first month of bookings at the Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nev., has already demonstrated the flexibility and appeal of the new multi-purpose venue to drive interest/events during shoulder season periods. The doors officially opened Sept. 12-15, 2023, with the meeting of the National Association of State Park Directors. The center welcomed Lake Tahoe Comic Con, Sept. 23 and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Supershow will roar in on Oct. 1. Pitbull will appear, Sept. 29; followed by Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Oct. 7; then progressive bluegrass artist, Billy Strings, Oct. 8. With over 50,000 sq. ft. of total meeting, convention, and exhibition space, the possibilities are as wide open as Lake Tahoe itself. There is also a professional minor league hockey team that will call the event center home ice for its 2024 season. www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com.
It’s Five O’clock right here. Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, has announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe by year’s end. This is the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort featuring 399 rooms in the Lake Tahoe basin to feature separate bedroom and living room spaces with a dining table and wet bar. A nine-story lobby featuring the License to Chill Bar will provide ample seating – forming a central hub for guests. The resort’s other restaurants will include LandShark Bar & Grill, a relaxed indoor/outdoor restaurant inspired by the traditional beach bars of the Atlantic Coast; Joe Merchant’s, a one-stop shop for coffee, breakfast and afternoon snacks; Come Monday Café, a breakfast restaurant with a chef-driven menu; and JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, an acclaimed, laid-back luxury restaurant serving fine cuts of meat and fresh seafood, perfect for special occasions. www.margaritavilleresorts.com.
Coming this winter inside Harveys casino, Wolf by Vanderpump, will be filled with bold and unique design, taking elements from the character and identity of the wolf itself. Wolf by Vanderpump will have a full menu crafted seasonally with regionally sourced ingredients that will delight guests with its ingenuity and delicious flavors as well as unique and decadent shareable bites. Hand-crafted drinks will feature nods to local themes and flavors, with an emphasis on incredibly visual garnishes and presentations. This is the first of several renovations coming to Harveys casino.
Libation Lodge is South Lake Brewing Company’s second location and opened in summer 2023 with all the same brews on tap paired with elevated pub food including chicken sandwiches, burgers, cheese plates, and salads.
Lotus Pho’s new location next door to Libation Lodge opened spring 2023 with an expanded menu to feature Bahn Mi, short ribs, grilled shrimp to favorites including noodle soup, vermicelli noodle bowls, rice dishes, curries and stir fry. Ha Noi Pho, a new Vietnamese restaurant, opened next door to the longtime favorite, Freshies.
Taste of Tahoe (formerly Taste of Europe) relocated to the middle of town in former Teps Villa Roma building and offers Romanian favorites like schnitzel, jagersnitzel, spatzle and goulash with plans for other European country’s specialties, along with soups, salad bar and dessert.
Cantarito Cocina Y Bar, across from the Heavenly Village next to Flatstick Pub, offers indoor and outdoor seating with favorite Mexican cuisine including fajitas, nachos, fish tacos, and chimichurri carne asada. Dishes pair well with a large colorful margarita, beer, wine, spirits and mocktails.
Shedcat Distillery & Kitchen is a farm to fork kitchen for breakfast, lunch and dinner with dishes such as Jalapeno Hushpuppies, Lake Tahoe Crawfish Ceviche, Citrus Burrata Salad, Achiote-Rubbed Porkchop. Wash it all down with small batch craft spirits including Shedcat’s own vodka and bourbon as well as a full bar and mocktails.
Noel’s Coffee & Apothecary located between Harrah’s and Bally’s, delivers coffee by day, and speakeasy with craft cocktails and live music by night along with food.
The Woods gastropub near Lakeview Commons (formerly Pick 6 building) features live music, TVs for sporting events, indoor/outdoor dining offers includes favorites with a twist including wings, ahi tuna nachos, pork belly mac & cheese, salads, fish tacos, duck confit Beignets, Baja Fish Tacos, and Pork Belly Mac & Cheese. There is a special kid’s menu, and many items will be available as gluten-free and vegan.
Burger Me boasts a menu complete full of a variety of natural locally sourced bision, elk, lamb, beef, turkey, chicken, fish and veggie burgers inside the new Hampton Inn & Suites. Locally owned and operated, Burger Me delivers success with regional locations in Reno and Truckee. A segment of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with host Guy Fieri was featured at the Truckee establishment.
Tahoe Star, premier yacht charters, formally the private boat that Bill Harrah utilized for Harrah’s/Harveys VIPs, is now available to groups up to 40 seeking luxury charters from 2-10 hours, including captain and crew.
After that big day on the lake or mountain trails, South Shore patrons can relax and be pampered at a lakefront or mountain retreat. Overnight visitors can easily enjoy a wide array of accessible and affordable outdoor recreation options such as bicycling an extensive network of paved and dirt trails or paddling the endless sandy shoreline along the Lake Tahoe Water Trail. Bike and paddleboard and kayak rentals are more accessible during mid-week.
LAKE LINK FOR FREE RIDES
Going car-free is entirely do-able at Lake Tahoe. For a comprehensive guide to getting around, visit www.linkingtahoe.com. The app-based Lake Link www.tahoelakelink.com launched summer 2022, allowing visitors and locals to request free rides in 9-12 passenger vans on the main thoroughfares from the casinos and the new Event Center in Nevada to the Al Tahoe neighborhood in South Lake Tahoe, approximately three miles from the state line.
“PRESERVING THE AWE”
Tourism officials “Awe and then Some” tagline aims to inspire trips centered around the lake, and with “Preserving the Awe” it reinforces the desire for visitors to make memorable experiences while connecting and respecting the beautiful natural environment. A simple way to accomplish is to stay mid-week, off-peak visitation for a more intimate experience and to reduce impact to help preserve the awe and wonder of this special place. Visit Lake Tahoe along with 18 other partners released Destination Stewardship Plan that identifies 32 actions across four strategic pillars: Foster a tourism economy that gives back; Turn a shared vision into shared action; Advance a culture of caring for the greater Lake Tahoe region; and Improve the Tahoe experience for all. Key travel information is also available at “Know Before You Go.”
For more information, events, promotions, packages, conditions explore Visit Lake Tahoe: www.VisitLakeTahoe.com.
CONTACT:
Contact: Jenn Boyd Lemming or Phil Weidinger, Weidinger Public Relations, 775-588-2412 or jennifer@weidingerpr.com.
The brand new Tahoe Blue Event Center multi-use facility opened this month with many upcoming concerts and events planned for this fall and beyond. Credit: Tahoe Blue Event Center.
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About the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
With more than 75 plaudits and accolades from national media outlets, Visit Lake Tahoe combines the distinctive appeal of two worlds: unparalleled natural beauty and an array of world-class outdoor recreation, entertainment, nightlife and gaming. As a responsible tourism destination, it offers a balanced approach regarding social and environmental impacts to preserve its appeal for generations. For information about lodging, recreation, events, and mindful travel at Visit Lake Tahoe, call 1-800-288-2463 or log onto www.VisitLakeTahoe.com.