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EAT & DRINK
BACK PORCH MARKET
Riverhill Farm
COUNTY FARE
ADVENTURES
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OLIVE VITALITY
ERIN THIEM/OUTSIDEINN.COM
126 Mill Street, Grass Valley
(530) 273-8336
olivevitality.com
LAZY DOG CHOCOLATERIA
111 Mill Street, Grass Valley
(530) 274-0774
spotlazydog.com
TREATS
110 York Street, Nevada City
(530) 913-5819
treatsnevadacity.com
CIRINO’S AT MAIN STREET
213 W. Main Street, Grass Valley
(530) 477-6000
cirinosbmm.com
WHEYWARD GIRL CREAMERY
209 Commercial Street, Nevada City
facebook.com/wheywardgirlcreamery
LA GASTRONOMIA
104 E. Main St., Grass Valley
lagastronomia.us
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W
HETHER JUST PASSING
through or new to the area,
seeking out places to purchase
interesting food and drink can be a delicious
and fun experience.
Especially worth a visit is Back Porch
Market in Grass Valley. Here are found an
array of imported items. For a picnic, check
out the gourmet sandwiches, cured meats,
cheeses and bread. The hand made ice
cream sandwiches are phenomonal! In the
heart of downtown Grass Valley Olive
Vitality, an olive oil and vinega r tasting room
features a large selection of extra virgin olive
oils, fused and infused olive oils, and a
tempting variety of balsamic vinegars.
Across the street is Lazy Dog Chocolateria
& Ice Cream Parlor, a whimsical spot for
anyone with a sweet tooth. They feature
homemade ice cream products, including ice
cream bars, popular with locals. And, check
out their line of chocolates. Treats in Nevada
City also has a loyal following for their artisan ice cream and sorbet. Check out the
seasonal ice creams they make.
For a more adult experience, head to
Cirino’s at Main Street in Grass Valley. In the
bar, you will be able to sample and purchase
Jerry Cirino’s legendary Bloody Mary Mix. His
recipe has been a Nevada County tradition
for 30 years.
New on the food scene in Nevada City is
the Wheyward Girl Creamery, an artisanal
cheese shop. Using locally sourced ingredients, they will produce and sell a selection of
cheeses. Also available will be cheeses
imported from around the world.
In Grass Valley, another new business is La
Gastronomia, a food store and deli specializing in seasonal, fresh Italian inspired food.
Born in Italy, the owners can credit their
grandmothers for much of their inspiration.
For family food adventures, get out in the
country. For example, take a short scenic
drive from Grass Valley to the Happy Apple
Kitchen at the Donner Fruit Trail Ranch. Stop
in for a piece of their popular pie and shop
135 Colfax Avenue, Grass Valley
(530) 271-7111
HAPPY APPLE KITCHEN
18532 Colfax Hwy., Chicago Park
(530) 273-2822
facebook.com/happyapplekitchen
“What’s Up Friday” at Bear River Tasting Room
at the Ranch Store. During summer, stop in
Friday nights at Bear River Tasting Room for
a glass of wine, music and a slice of brick
oven baked pizza.
NevadaCountyGrown.org is the definitive
source for farms and ranches where you can
buy direct. Some even offer u-pick options.
Visit Riverhill Farm Wednesdays, 2–6 pm
from June–late November, check out the
farmstand offerings and pick some raspberries. (Check website for exact dates.) You
can also find the farm guide at BriarPatch
Co-op, a community market. On your visit,
you will discover a terrific selection of organic and natural foods, a deli, café and patio.
RIVERHILL FARM
113500 Cement Hill Road, Nevada City
riverhillfarm.com
SIERRA KNOLLS BEAR RIVER
TASTING ROOM
10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn. (530) 269-2327
sierraknollswinery.com
BRIARPATCH CO-OP
290 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley
(530) 272-5333
briarpatch.coop
Pet Friendly Options Available