If you ask the locals where to go to eat on a Wednesday or a Sunday they’re likely to suggest Cirino’s Italian pizza night with their authentic thin crust made to order pizzas. While I stopped by Cirino’s on a quiet Tuesday night for a glass of wine and a slice of cheesecake, after Mary […]
The Outside Inn is full of fun sculptures and hidden treasure around our property. To see a few photos click on our flickr album. Yesterday we put together a fun treasure hunt, a list with 14 photos of different items, ranging from hidden elf doors to murals. We did a trial run on a few willing children. […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from the Outside Inn. One of the guests who checked out today left us this fabulous postcard/thank you note.
Diego’s restaurant in Grass Valley isn’t some place you would stumble upon on accident, but it’s worth the small detour to discover this unique Latin flavored restaurant near downtown. We went for some desserts and enjoyed a decadent Fruit Chimi and a fried bananas. If you’re looking for a restaurant with some individual style and […]
Nevada City is known for it’s cycling, whether it’s the annual Tour of Nevada City bike race, the Amgen Tour of California (which started in Nevada City last year) or one of its many local rides. Evans Phelps and Wanda Shiotsuka took the 30 mile loop with more then 3000 feet of elevation climbing. Evans summed […]
The Gray Goose is one of those shops that you just have to experience. If you’re looking for a silly Valentine’s Day present, this is the shop for you. But, I’m very excited to announce that they have recently launched their own website, www.graygoose.com, so for those of you who can’t pop in to visit […]
If you’re looking for a unique greeting card that captures the essence of Nevada City and our natural environment look no further then LeeAnn Brook’s stunning greeting cards. I had the pleasure of stopping into her Brook Designs Studio last week to get a sneak peek behind the scenes. Brook Designs has been helping businesses with their branding and […]
Cookie and Kevin Gallegos recently stayed at the Outside Inn to celebrate their wedding anniversary. While here in Nevada City they checked out the local scene, ate some delicious food at California Organics and South Pine Cafe. But the outdoorsy pair really wanted to go for a hike, and didn’t let the cool February frost stand in […]
South Pine Cafe in downtown Nevada City is one of the best places to get breakfast. I took the family for a taste test and we were greeted with smiles, crayons and coffee. Our food arrived in no time at all and we all gobbled it up without even pausing to breath. If you’re looking […]
Nevada City has a lot of great dining options. At the Outside Inn we often recommend to folks the best place to get a good meal, listen to music or find some coffee. Yet when I stopped and thought about it, I realized it’s been awhile since I’ve actually been to some of these places. […]
At the Outside Inn we do a lot of laundry. I took a poll amongst the staff today to see if anyone could guess the correct number of loads required for a typical Sunday. In the end, I won the poll, 20 loads, and the prize— I got to load, wash, dry and fold all […]
Nevada City knows how to put on an awesome show. This year’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival hosted over 100 films, ranging in topics from climate activism, epic travel adventures and entertaining environmental documentaries. The vibe in Nevada City on this glorious January weekend was electric. Greenpeace activists stood proud on the street corners next to […]