Locally sourced meats are a popular draw at the butcher shops in Tahoe. You can expect to find all-natural, no antibiotic meats, often from sustainable farms. Poultry options are often free range, and the seafood is wild caught.
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10091 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, CA
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, are under one roof, you can experience all the delectables of both stores in one visit. Tahoe Oil & Spice offers more than 25 premium extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils and more than 30 premium and flavor-infused balsamic vinegars as well as a few other specialty oils and vinegars. Their olive oils are seasonal offerings from the northern and southern hemispheres, and their flavor-infused balsamic vinegars and traditional balsamic vinegars are barrel-aged from Modena, Italy. Look for other gourmet treats like honey, jams, spices, rubs and delicious pasta.
A few steps away, discover the sweet bliss of Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, with handmade chocolate confections, caramels, award-winning truffles, chocolate-covered nuts and coffee beans, toffee creams, Tahoe bark, caramel corn and so many other treats. They even have homemade ice cream sandwiches. But this is more than a sweets store. It's also a gift boutique with an incredible array of essentials, such as fresh gourmet teas and tea accessories, women's accessories and housewares and gift baskets galore.
This is the perfect place to pick up pre-made or custom gift baskets, the ideal housewarming, hostess or holiday gift. The stores and tasting room are open seven days a week. For out-of-town guests who don’t want to carry items home, Tahoe Oil & Spice offers shipping and a web store.
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's Chocolates & Essentials, are under one roof, you can experience all the delectables of both stores in one visit. Tahoe Oil & Spice offers more than 25 premium extra virgin and flavor-infused olive oils and more than 30 premium and flavor-infused balsamic vinegars as well as a few other specialty...read more
Now that two longtime favorite Downtown Truckee shopping destinations, Tahoe Oil & Spice and Dorinda's...read more
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Garry Moore uses his camera to tell stories. At his downtown Tahoe City gallery, Kiwi Kamera, photos fill the walls and interior spaces of the building. While many showcase the greater Lake Tahoe area in all four seasons, many other locales are also featured. Moore's specialty is landscape photography. You will also find his work at a handful of North Shore restaurants. The gallery is...read more
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Knits and Knots Tahoe is a small local yarn shop located inside the Wildwood Makers Market, carrying different kinds of yarns as well as knitting and crocheting supplies. The business also offers educational resources such as lessons and group (now virtual) knit nights on Tuesday evenings for hobbyists and enthusiasts to gather, socialize and knit. read more
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Up at the top of Kingsbury Grade, one expects to find mountaineering supplies or a ski shop. Instead, this short drive up the mountain leads to the area's knitting boutique called the Knitting Nest, a little shop whose owner teaches knitting at the local community college. Located inside the Eagles' Nest on Needle Peak Road, the boutique carries knitting supplies and kits, specialty needles and...read more
The Village at Palisades Tahoe
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There's nothing better than showing off your favorite place by wearing its image. Thanks to KTees Logo Wear, this form of adoration is possible for all those who love Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Named after the beloved KT-22 Chairlift (or Mother Ship as locals have lovingly nicknamed her), a ski lift located at the base of Squaw, this store pays homage to a place...read more
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L.A.K.E. Gift Shop in the center of South Lake Tahoe is more than a place to get souvenirs. The letters in the name stand for Local Artwork Keepsakes Exclusives. Much of the merchandise is original, with many items designed by co-owner Natalie Smith or created in collaboration with other local artists and makers. There are also selections made by artisans from around the world. Smith's work...read more
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If you want to decorate your surroundings with an antique or old-school feel but don’t have the time or resources to visit antique stores for the real thing, you can get a range of facsimile furnishings at La Belle Maison. From signs with cute sayings for your walls to candle holders for your hutch or faux distressed wood items for your sitting room, you can...read more
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From sculpture, wall art and table art to jewelry, La Galleria in downtown Truckee curates a large and eclectic selection of creative offerings. Visitors have been checking out La Galleria’s one-of-a-kind gifts for three decades. The offerings don’t stop with the aforementioned items either. Mirrors, lighting and floral arrays and vases adorn the shop alongside a variety of other home décor items and clothing. A...read more
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La Mexicana Meat Market & Taqueria is a little corner store and so much more. Just off the main drag in Kings Beach, it’s a full-service grocery with a butcher, fresh produce, dairy and a bakery producing traditional Mexican pastries and breads. You’ll also find a wide variety of spices, seasonings and chili peppers. There’s also a small kitchen producing authentic, made-to-order Mexican food: breakfasts,...read more
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Lady Luck is the North Shore’s original smoke shop. Owned and operated by skaters and stoners, they sell everything a skater or smoker might need at their three convenient locations. Lady Luck is also on the South Shore, with shops in Zephyr Cove and South Lake Tahoe. They sell bongs, pipes, kratom, rolling papers, blunt wraps and the largest selection of disposable vapes around the...read more
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Lake Monster Tattoo is a shop that does out-of-the-ordinary body art, so it's not surprising that their location is not exactly ordinary either. You'll find them out on Emerald Bay Road, not far from the Y on the way out of town. Lake Monster's work is true art, done in a clean and friendly environment. That might be why they so often win awards as...read more
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Lake Tahoe Ameca Bakery is a little panaderia bursting with all sorts of baked goods, from your favorite Mexican specialties to custom-decorated birthday cakes. You'll definitely find something yummy here to pair with a drink from the coffee shop next door, or get a dozen tasty treats to take home to the family. You'll need to bring cash, though, and this shop is so authentic...read more
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There are some people who like to celebrate good times with a big cigar. If that describes you, then you may want to commemorate your Lake Tahoe experience with a visit to the Lake Tahoe Cigar Co. This shop is a full-line tobacconist, and it features the region’s largest walk-in humidor. They carry all the brands that you would expect plus some others that can...read more
