I've read a lot about the Sierra Chef on Facebook, and I've always wanted to pass through town and…read more stop. This is my first time in Genoa, which is a wonderful little town. It reminds me a little bit of Virginia City, only without the bars, casinos, old-time photo shops, and camel races. Genoa is the oldest town in Nevada, founded in 1851 as a Mormon trading post. It still has lots and lots of history. Mormon Station State Park has replicas of some of the original buildings, and there are other historic buildings in town as well. however, Genoa feels more like a small ranching town rather than a big movie set. Tucked into this cute little town, is the Sierra chef. They do a lot. They do catering, they do cooking classes and it's a good old-fashioned Italian deli, also. Lots of Italian foods, and also grocery items, that you can buy. They have meats and cheeses, imported olive oils , sauces, and pastas. Amazing pastries. Gelato. They even carry. Illy coffee, which is a very high-quality coffee. Everybody in the store was so nice. For my lunch order, I was helped by Lori, and she was also very friendly and helpful. I decided to have the Porchetta sandwich, and it was amazing. Wonderfully seasoned pork, cut into thin strips. It was rich, savory, and had an amazing "porky" flavor. I could smell it as soon as it was brought out to my table. It was on a wonderful bread that was crusty on the outside, and soft and pillowy on the inside. , the cheese was creamy, , and the veggies were just absolutely amazing. One of the best sandwiches I have had in a long time. To drink, I had a cherry lime, Italian cream soda. I could taste both the cherry and the lime, I loved the creaminess of it, and there was just enough of a soda water that I could get the carbonation. For dessert, I had a cannoli. The shell was perfect, the ricotta in the middle was wonderfully rich, and I had chocolate chips on one end, and pistachios on the other. Again, totally top-notch. I took home a jar of imported puttanesca sauce, and it was just as great. The tomatoes had just had a rough chop, I could taste the brine from the capers, I could taste the olives, everything in it made it one of the best sauces that I have had in a long, long time. I live in the Sacramento area, so I'm going to have to see if I can find that sauce locally. It was that good. The price out the door for everything was very reasonable, considering the high-quality of the product. Just an amazing stop at a fantastic shop. I will be back. Thanks!

Sierra Chef is wonderful to work with The food is delicious…read moreand they are always accommodating

The perfect spot when family comes to town!…read more The Pink House is my go-to place whenever I have family visiting--and it never disappoints! Located in historic Genoa (Nevada's very first settlement), this beautifully restored 1855 Gothic Revival landmark has that wonderful old-time feel that makes the experience special from the moment you walk in. The food is fantastic, with a delicious Southern twist that reminds me of New Orleans--big, bold flavors that make every bite memorable. We also loved the wood-fired pizzas, which are a must-try. And the craft cocktails? Absolutely yummy. To top it all off, they feature live acoustic music that adds such a fun, lively vibe to the whole experience. The service was great, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. Perfect for a family visit or a night out with friends. Can't wait to come back! Highly recommend.

This updated review is strictly based on food. Our service this time around was much better as far…read moreas timing. We got: Nippon Elote - Tasted nothing like Japanese flavors. I think it's safe to say they use frozen corn which is a shame because fresh corn is still very much in season. I had their corn as an accompaniment to one of my past dishes and the texture is the same. Completely over cooked, soggy, mushy corn on the cob with absolutely no flavor. And get this, it costs $18 or $19! It's literally one corn on the cob that they portion into 4 or 6 pieces. Fish Special - It was rock fish with a red pepper sauce, eggplant stacked with feta and herbed roasted potatoes. The fish was over cooked and really salty. Eggplant was dry and difficult to eat. I didn't even bother with it. Potatoes, no big deal. Margherita Pizza - Good flavor, just not a fan of their crust Tchoupitoulas- We've gotten this in the past and this seems to be consistent with flavor and execution. My husband said it was as good as the first time. Kid's Mac n Cheese - At $19 I expected a large portion. It's not. But it was the best dish we ordered. It's more of a macaroni with Alfredo sauce rather than a cheddar mac n cheese. My son enjoyed it as did everyone else at the table.

Schat's Bakery & Restaurant in Minden was a perfect stop when we came off the lake for a night from…read moreour local camping spot. We ordered the Reuben Stacker and the Tahoe Blue. Service was friendly and the food was excellent. The Reuben is a thick hot pastrami on grilled Jewish rye with Swiss, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island. The Tahoe Blue is a hot albacore tuna melt on grilled sourdough with cheddar. Both came with a side as advertised, salad on my plate and fries on my wife's with Ranch dressing to dip the fries in. Portions were generous and the bread is amazing and baked in-house daily. The bakery case is one of many reasons to come back....! Coffee cakes, croissants, cookies, fruit tarts, and packaged loaves were all out and labeled. We bought croissants and cookies to take back to camp and they traveled (and ate) well....! The one real drawback is the building. The bakery and restaurant share a door with C.O.D. Casino next door. When that door opens, cigarette smoke comes into the dining and bakery area. The restroom is also on the casino side. That does not change the quality of the sandwiches or pastry, but it is noticeable and it is worth knowing before you sit down, especially if you are sensitive to smoke or bringing food out for a trip. Note: they do have outdoor seating. We love having this place close to home and will use it again for lunch and bakery takeout for sure! Four stars because the food and service earned five and the smoke and restroom setup cost one.

It's too bad they were about to close, so we only get their bread selections, which is still…read morealright. We always go to Schat in Carson, so when we were in Minden, its branch was our first choice for late lunch. We got what's available without the need for them to prepare, since they are closing. I got a ham sandwich and my two boys got pizza bagel -- everything is good, and although my sandwich is already pre-made, they still tasted fresh. I always love the ambiance there. It's always relaxing and the interior is classic. We ate in the park since they are already closing, but that's alright.

Ok now THIS is what I'm talking about! Fresh local ice cream & cookies that are FAR better quality…read morethan their franchised competitors !!! THE BAKED BEAR IS WHERE ITS AT!!! I DoorDashed (direct to me; always direct to me when it's Ice cream) (3) pints of ice cream & 1/2 doz cookies. Ice cream flavors: - Blackberry Crumble - Toasted S'more - Pretzel Caramel Fudge Cookie Flavors: -(2) Butter Cake Cookies - chocolate chip - snickerdoodle -blueberry muffin cookie -cookies & cream cookie I paired the Butter Cake cookies with the Blackberry Crumble & it was THE BOMB!!! So DELICIOUS!!! I also tried the the Toasted S'more ice cream & boy it was goey just like a marshmallow & the chocolate in it was delicious too! But sadly, it's completely missing the graham in "s'more ". I felt let down by this one. (Have yet to try the Caramel pretzel ice cream) The blueberry muffin cookie was "ehh" not really much to it, in my opinion. OVERALL- the ice cream is DELICIOUS with rich CUSTOM flavors & the cookies are tasty too, and they pair well together!! Definitely skip the chain/franchise place & hit up The Baked Bear! You will NOT be disappointed !!

This ice cream sandwich concept is really fun. The flavors are amazing. I liked the idea that you…read morecan customize your own sandwich with all the cookies flavors and ice they have. The only thing was that the cookies were very soft and kind of thin, so the sandwich fell apart pretty quickly making a mess But everything was still really delicious.

Amazing Chocolates, gift ideas, personalize boards of fresh fruit &vegetable's! Lots of free…read moresamples and the owner is so friendly & personally attends to your every need! You would never think this store is a Gem! Do not pass it by! Love it!

Love their candy ! Everyone is so friendly !…read moreI have mail ordered before with great service!

Came her for lunch and ordered the Reuben and Turkey Pesto with a cup of chili…read more My wife really liked the Turkey Pest, hence the 4 stars. When ordering my Reuben, they were out of corned beef and asked if I'd like it with pastrami...I agreed. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of their pastrami and would not order again. The chili was not very good either....its more of a hot dog topping chili rather than a stand-alone. The store is very cute with all kinds of stuff to look at while waiting. Will probably return, but not order the same items.

Typical small town country store with a fantastic breakfast panini. I stopped by needing a quick…read morebreakfast and found a gem of cafe that is worth trying, so much so, that I went back the next morning. The breakfast panini I bought on both days was amply filled with egg, ham, and cheese.

Loved the Hot Springs, the rooms were comfortable little outdated, but very comfortableread more

I teter between a 3.5 - 4. Went on a Thursday evening at 7:30pm. Not busy at all. The dining…read morearea is beautiful. Definite cabin vibe. Hostess and waitress were very pleasant. Service over all was great. We ordered: - Fried Calamari - 2.5/5. It was the frozen kind you buy in bulk. Bread crumb coating was thick and salty. - Spinach Artichoke Dip - 3/5. Surprisingly kind of bland, but better than salty. The vessel it was in was very hot to the touch, but the contents inside was luke warm. Prime Rib w/ Rice Pilaf - 5/5 The steak was perfectly tender and served with au jus and horseradish. My only negative feedback was that the outer crust where all the seasoning was, was extremely salty. But delicious, nonetheless. The au jus and horseradish kind of helped balance the saltiness. The wild rice pilaf was delicious and went well with the prime rib. Potatoes Au Gratin - 3/5 Wasn't a fan enough to take more than 2 bites. I thought it was kind of dry. It needed to have more of a luxurious creamy sauce that au gratin usually has. Filet Mignon & Mac & Cheese - I can only rate the Mac n cheese - 4/5. Chicken Pasta - can't rate taste, but it was a big portion. Peach Cobbler- 4/5 interesting take on a Cobbler. It's actually a puff pastry that they put peaches on top and topped with cinnamon and whipped cream. It was served with vanilla ice cream. Presentation was beautiful. And the dessert itself was very good too. It was just difficult to cut through the puff pastry with a spoon. It was a dessert that was shared and each of us were wrestling with the puff pastry just to try to get a piece out. Some of you may think I'm too critical with this kind of stuff. But to me, a dining experience starts from the moment you walk in to the way a dish eats. So, yes, the dessert was difficult to eat which contributed to the overall experience. I WOULD go back to try their other items despite some of my low ratings. The prime Rib is worth repeat visits for me. Maybe they had an off day, I don't know. But the food has lots of potential. It just needs to be executed better. Portions are great, BTW.

Perfect for snacks but everything is so good you might as well make it a meal!…read more I came in for an elote and mangoneada but ended up with half the menu instead. They have a tablet at the front for ordering so I scrolled through and wanted EVERYTHING. Thank goodness I brought someone else because we split birria fries (10/10), cueritos, un esquite (10/10), a cheese and pepper tamale (10/10) and an agua Fresca (11/10). I can't wait to come back and try more this is definitely a must try gem

A small Mexican restaurant and treats store. They have home made ice creams and paletas. And a…read moreridiculously extensive savory food menu and even a crepe menu. It can be overwhelming if it's your first time. But, if you know what you're craving, the decision might be easier. I could not make up my mind to just get 1 item. I originally came for ice cream and/or a sweet treat. I ended up getting 3 things. - Strawberries & Cheesecake ice cream. Not really worth it. The ice cream was vanilla with strawberry puree mixed in, so the texture was icy. And it had bits of cheesecake bites in it. It was underwhelming for me. - Esquites . I love elote and esquites. The esquites was pretty decent. Served warm with mayo and topped with cotija and tajin. Easy to eay and their small size is a good portion. I couldn't finish it. - Fresas con crema. Something so simple tastes so good. This was my fave and worth coming back for. It's a large cup of sliced strawberries swimming in a sweet cream mixture of Mexican crema, condensed milk, and evaporated milk, topped with whipped cream. It was so delicious. The portion is plenty for 1 person. I'm glad I have leftovers because I definitely would have craved it again. There are so many things to try that I definitely will be back to try their savory items. The woman who served us was extremely polite and helpful. We enjoyed our time there.

Super good the sweet matcha is my go to there are also delicious, baked goods go to sugar pine…read morebakery A review by my 11 year old daughter! Great customer service!

I've been wanting a chocolate croissant, so when I came in, I specifically asked if the chocolate…read moreinside was Nutella. I was told yes, so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, when I got the croissant, it did not taste like Nutella at all it tasted more like dark chocolate. To make matters worse, the croissant was very dry, almost as if it had been sitting out for a while. The banana pudding muffin was ok, It had decent flavor, but it was also on the dry side. Unfortunately, based on this experience, I won't be coming back.

They have great service, the food is so good! The place itself is so cute!! If you come to Carson…read moredefinitely try this place out!!

The service and food are excellent but the checker at the register did not wear gloves when getting…read morefood from the pastry cabinet. Then she would resume her duties at the register- phone. They seemed to need more help Behind the register and retrieving pastry in an uncontaminated way.