Come try your luck at the live poker room at the Hyatt Regency Casino. The featured games are Texas Hold ‘Em, and Crazy Pineapple.

Wednesdays feature Limit Texas Hold’ Em with a $50 buy in.

Thursdays feature a No-Limit Texas Hold’ Em tournament with a $35 buy in.

For more information, visit www.laketahoe.hyatt.com .

Free entertainment every Friday and Saturday night at Bill’s Casino. If you like to sing along, comedy, and dancing, come see “Piano Blast” a sing along featuring Guido, a thirteen year veteran of the dueling piano industry. Show times are at 7:00. For more information, visit

www.harrahs.com/casinos/bills-casino-lake-tahoe/hotel-casino/property-home.shtml

Lake Tahoe golf courses provide challenging and scenic play for all levels. Though closed during the winter, Lake Tahoe Basin’s gorgeous weather, never too hot, humid, and rarely raining, allows for endless days of hitting the greens and taking in the fresh mountain air during the spring, summer, and fall.

The Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course sits on the southern shore of Lake Tahoe- a stunning setting. Tall Jeffrey Pines dot the landscape around the meticulously landscaped holes. This course hosts the Celebrity Golf Championship, which attracts the likes of Michael Jordan, Mario Lemieux and many others. The final three holes brings the golfer to the edge of Lake Tahoe for a memorable and scenic finish. Edgewood is so popular they take group reservations up to one year in advance.

On the north side of the lake, awaits the Incline Championship Golf Course. This par 72 course carries a course rating of 74.1. Golfers face water challenges on almost every hole among narrow fairways with towering pine trees. This classic course is considered by many to be one of the most pristine and best in the West. The golfer is treated to incredible mountain and lake views as they meet the challenges around the course.

The Northstar-at-Tahoe course in Truckee plays up to 6,781 yards and carries a course rating of 72.4. Play the front nine through a valley and a back nine through the woods. This course offers average size greens and challenging play. The Northstar-at-Tahoe, designed by Robert Muir Graves, rolls with the landscape and the movement of the land. This course has recently changed from a par 72 to par 71.

The Resort at Squaw Creek challenges even the best golfer. This par 71 course sits at the base of Squaw Valley USA, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics. In the middle of the wetlands of Squaw Valley, painstaking care and creative design takes into account the environment and the natural setting. Golf Magazine has called this course one of the “Top ten courses you can play.”

These are just a few of the great Tahoe golf courses in the area. If you are planning a golf vacation then Lake Tahoe is a superb destination. The weather, landscape and natural setting of Lake Tahoe combine to give the golfing enthusiast a vacation to remember for years to come.

About the AuthorAlan LeStourgeon operates a vacation rental web site where you can find comfortable cabin rentals, recreational and hiking vacation information and information on Lake Tahoe golf.

A Taste of Tahoe:

By Ronda Moll

Just as the majesty of the tall pine trees complement the beauty of the crystalline waters of Lake Tahoe, so does the cuisine of the many fine restaurants visitors can expect to find from Stateline to South Shore.

Whether it’s grabbing a burger and fries or relishing a savory bit of filet mignon, the dining options at the lake are limitless and can accommodate any appetite.

Atmosphere is essential to any successful restaurant and for such establishments as the Riva Grill, Llewellyn’s, and the Fresh Ketch Restaurant, mesmerizing lakeviews and exceptional cuisine complement each other like the perfect wine selection at dinner.

Known for a classic, Tahoe style ambiance, The Riva Grill located at the Ski Run Marina, has a generous redwood deck that allows its guests to soak in the smell of the tall pine trees and of course the hypnotic view. Entrée selections can range from coconut prawn appetizers and chicken sandwiches for lunch, to herb crusted halibut or a generous steak for dinner. What attracts patrons even more is the “Wet Woody” a frozen concoction of seven different kinds of rum, named after the classic wooden Chris Craft boats that once dotted the lake’s shore. Sipping on one of these tropical sensations while gazing out at the snow-capped mountains and pale blue water indeed provides the perfect backdrop for a relaxing day of leisure.

The paradise feel can be captured once again, in a sleek and sophisticated bar known as the Coco Havana Club. Located at the top of Harvey’s Resort and Casino Hotel, the Coco Havana Club is akin to a 1940s nightclub. Situated inside of the resort’s culinary high point, Llewellyn’s, this smart bar complements the innovative continental cuisine patrons have come to expect from this elegant restaurant. Boasting spectacular views, both the Coco Havana Club and Llewellyn’s provide an intimate and relaxing ambiance with the idea of luxury in mind.

For a more casual dining experience, the Fresh Ketch Restaurant at the Tahoe Keys Marina, offers the perfect blend of nautical décor with sunny decks and succulent seafood. From fish and chips to fish tacos, the lunch menu is informal. Weather permitting customers can enjoy a cool glass of iced tea on the sunny deck, while watching the peaceful lull of sailboats sitting peacefully in their slips. For that yacht club feel dinner is hosted in a formal dining area.

With so many restaurants and so little time, it is impossible to list every establishment that puts the “taste” in Tahoe, but if sushi is a favorite, then the Naked Fish, is one of the most popular sushi bars in the area. For those looking for the perfect ravioli, Passaretti’s Italian Restaurant has authentic dishes and leaves its patrons feeling full and satisfied.

Just as skiing through untracked powder or jet skiing on the lake are the perfect activities for making a memorable Lake Tahoe vacation, so does ending the day with a great meal while watching the sun set on another perfect day at Lake Tahoe. Be sure to visit: www.LakeTahoeLodging.com http://www.LakeTahoeLodging.com/article_taste.asp to find out more about these fine places and to view an enhanced web enabled copy of this article.

About the Author

About the author: Travel writer, Ronda Moll has experience as a business editor, staff reporter and licensed Realtor in the Lake Tahoe Area. If you’re planning your next vacation or want to learn more about things to do and places to go in Lake Tahoe, please visit http://www.LakeTahoeLodging.com to get vacation planning and vacation rental information and tips. Email: tahoe@clientbydesign.com