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The Willo Steakhouse

Have you been to The Willo Steakhouse?  It's a one-of-a kind Nevada County experience.  For information on the history and name click here.  Or, stop by in person and check it out for yourself, open from 5-9pm daily at the corner of Highway…
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Lower Scotts Flat Lake

Looking for a fun family friendly water activity?  While the rest of the county is down at the South Yuba River try taking a trip out to Lower Scotts Flat Lake.  The smaller (and slightly cooler) lake is just downstream from Scotts Flat…
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Outside Inn Veggie Cart

The Outside Inn's veggie cart has made its 2102 season debut, for those of you who have been wondering when it would reappear.  The original antique cart didn't weather the winter and we've been trying to come up with an alternative option…
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Diego’s Restaurant

Diego's Restaurant in downtown Grass Valley is a great place to meet up with friends and enjoy a meal out.  We sat outside on the patio and enjoyed chilled peach soup, calamari, anticucho with steak, chicken tacos, panqueque and finished…
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South Yuba River

Have you been for a dip in the South Yuba River yet?  I took the top right photo last night in an after work dip, such a fabulous way to end the day.  There are so many amazing swimming holes out our back door.  Stop by the Outside Inn if…
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Nevada City CSK

If you're looking to sample some amazing food from the comforts of your own home, think about trying out a CSK (Community Supported Kitchen).  Jessica Flannigan has put her food magic to work with Lemon Star Larder  and is about to join…
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Shoes at Maiden Lane

Maiden Lane in downtown Nevada City has just become the authorized dealers of TOMS Shoes, if you're not familiar with their comfortable and stylish shoes you should check out their shoe giving movement.  And when I poped in to Maiden Lane…
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Elevensies Crepes

Elevensies Crepes is back open, after a brief hiatus, and they've just announced new longer hours. Tuesday through Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday & Saturday 8am-2am, Sunday 9am-10pm.  Cole has offered a special giveaway to one Innside Nevada…
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Summer Nights

Nevada City Summer Nights have started, if you missed last night's celebration don't miss the next two, Wednesdays, July 18th and 25 from 6-9:30pm.  Plenty of great free live entertainment and music, with vendors and food and beverage stalls.…
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Sierra Storytelling Festival

The 27th Storytelling Festival is coming to the North Columbia Schoolhouse on July 27th-29th.  The weekend event features, Brenda Wong Aoki, Willy Claflin, Slash Coleman, Donald Davis, Olga Loya, and Kim Weitkamp.  Or perhaps you'd…
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The Curly Wolf Espresso House

There's a new coffee shop in town called The Curly Wolf, located at 217 Broad Street.  Stop in, sample some amazing Cafe Vita coffee made on their custom Slayer Espresso machine.  The Curly Wolf is open seven days a week from 8am till midnight…
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Fixing the Future, Think Local First film screening

Think Local First has teamed up with the Nevada Theatre to bring Nevada City a screening of the film Fixing the Future  A nationwide screening is taking place this month and we're lucky enough to host the event on Sunday, July 22nd at 7:30pm.…
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Nevada City 4th of July Parade

Nevada City hosted the 4th of July parade this year.  More then 100 entries participated in the parade, with thousands of people lining the street to cheer them on.  Happy 4th of July from the Outside Inn.  And the winner from last week's…
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The Magickal Florist

4th of July flowers from The Magickal Florist arrived at my doorstep today.  Karin Tintle, the owner of The Magickal Florist brought over the festive arrangement and a genuine and heartfelt thanks for sending business her way.  Want to win…
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Food Love Project

Food Love Project is part of Living Lands Agrarian Network and set up on the Burton Homestead in partnership with the Bear Yuba Land Trust.  I stopped by to say hi and ended up helping harvest the last of snap peas and went home with an arm…
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Grass Valley Wine Co

Grass Valley Wine Company on Mill Street, Grass Valley is a tasting room for three local wineries, Pilot Peak Winery, Solune Wine Growers and Bent Metal Winery.  Stop by a tasting, a flight or wine by the glass.  Live music every Friday…
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HAALo

HAALo, Health Alternatives for All Locals, recently opened their community herb shop in a new location at 412 Commercial St, Nevada City.  The shop provides Nevada County with medicinal herbs and herbal body care products made from Nevada…
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Sopa Thai

Looking for a nice place to sit outside and enjoy some great Thai food?  Check out Sopa Thai on the corner of Commercial and York Street in downtown Nevada City.  Open 7 days for both lunch and dinner.  My favorite is the Pad Thai and Thai…
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Nevada County Farm Bureau Tour

Every year the Nevada County Farm Bureau organizes a tour to showcase some of the local agriculture in our community.  This year the tour included Forster Herb Garden, Cone & Hill Christmas Tree Farm and Naggiar Vineyards and special guest…
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Outside Magazine best towns

Every year, Outside Magazine puts out an issue that features the best towns to live in if you’re an outdoorsy, active person. The list usually includes a lot of the usual suspects: Boulder, Colorado, Burlington, Vermont, Bozeman, Montana,…
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Sushi in the Raw

Sushi in the Raw in downtown Nevada City is truly in a class of its own.  If you haven't been or it's been awhile since you were there last, make a reservation and treat yourself, we promise you wont be disappointed.  The best thing I can…