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with upscale menus such as shrimp and lamb chops, roasted vegetables and roasted tomato pasta salad. Drooling Dog is an ideal choice for holiday catering. 510 Auburn Ravine Rd., Auburn 530-886-8812; Catering 530-906-2912
DroolingDogBarBQ.com
Olive Oil, Sauces and Dressings at Tahoe House Extra-virgin olive oil, arti- choke pesto pasta sauce, and roasted corn and tomato chutney are in- cluded in the store's own line of gourmet dressings and sauces. Their baked goods include fresh-baked breads (such as Squaw Bread), sweets (Apricot pockets) and cakes (Sacher Torte). You can order a free-range turkey and sides for the holidays. 625W. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City 530-583-1377
Tahoe-House.com
Breakfast at Ike's Quarter Cafe We like the Applewood smoked ham topped with caramelized onions, eggs with a side of fresh-made bbq sauce, served with Yukon hash, potatoes and cornbread. Ike's uses natu- rally raised meats, organic eggs and makes its own breads. Try some new items on the lunch and dinner menu, including cornmeal crusted trout in a brown butter pecan sauce. 401 Commercial St., Nevada City 530-265-6138
IkesQuarterCafe.com
Wine & Roses at Foothill Flowers An institution since 1966, the Johnson's family-owned shop creates exquisite arrangements with hand- picked flowers from the San Francisco flowermart. Foothill also offers a selec- tion of fine wines—from California, Oregon and
Washington, as well as imports—to compli- ment your bouquet. The holiday window displays are among the best in the foothills. 102W.Main St., Grass Valley 530-273-2296
FoothillFlowers.com
Homemade Pasties atMarshall's Pasties This shop makes original Cornish pasties from scratch in historic downtown. They are rolled by hand, seasoned and baked on premises. Enjoy one during the town's Cornish Christmas cele- bration or during your holiday shopping. Veg- etarian pasties are offered, too. 203Mill St., Grass Valley 530-272-2844
cializes in homemade candies. Winter-time favorites include hot chocolate and apple cider. 236 Broad St., Nevada City 530-265-3448
Santa, Trains & Toys at Nevada County RailroadMuseum For old-fashioned holiday fun, go to the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum in Nevada City. On December 4, you can ride on a steam-driven train, see toy rail cars in snowy settings, even visit Santa Claus. The gift shop is a welcome reprieve from toy- store chains: It offers railroad-related toys, games, puzzles and books. 5 Kidder Ct., Nevada City 530-470-0902
NCNGRRMuseum.org
Fresh, Local Cuisine at Summer Thyme's Bakery & Deli To highlight local foods, Summer Thyme's offers a gourmet multi-course meal that lets owner Amy Cooke display her culinary talents. It is on the third Saturday of each month, by reservation only. Examples include pumpkin soup with apple confit and crème fraîche; roastedMoscovy duck with pancetta; wild rice and apple-almond torte. 421 Colfax Ave. and 134 S. Auburn St., Grass Valley, 530-273-2904, 273-YUMM
SummerThymes.com
New Day Spa at GV Courtyard Suites The hotel has a new pool-side day spa, which offers treatment rooms, a fitness center and dry sauna. Services include deep massage, mani- cure and pedicures, facials and skin therapies. The hotel also has a new conference center. 210 N. Auburn St., Grass Valley 530-272-7696
GVCourtyardSuites.com
Take-out BBQ at Drooling Dog BBQ Try a howlin' good pulled pork or Tri-Tip sand- wich or a plate of ribs at Drooling Dog's new take-out location. Their catering also is renowned,
Caramel Apples at Nevada City Chocolate Shoppe Bite into a homemade caramel apple that is cloaked in chocolate or M&Ms. Hand-dipped chocolates include cappuccino truffles, pecan turtles and almond bark. The store also spe-
Wine Clubs of FoothillWineries Most foothill wineries offer wine clubs. We belong to several of them. You can be a "Peaker" at Pilot Peak, join Lone Buffalo's "Bison Waller Club" or Sierra Starr's "Sirius Sipper" club, among others. Members receive discounts on wine and related merchandise and invitations to special events. See wine section, pgs. 23-29
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MELANY SARAFIS
LISA REDFERN
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