My wife and I had plans to come to South Lake Tahoe to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary. I…read morewanted to Suprise Her with 40 Red Roses with baby's breath. I contacted two different florists in Tahoe and was surprised by the price of the roses. I contacted Teresa who owns Bear Essentials with her sister Lisa. I told her I wanted 40 Red Roses in our hotel room waiting for my wife when we arrived. After talking with Teresa, I knew I wanted to hire her. I gave Teresa a budget and asked her to use her discretion on what else to add. Teresa made some other wonderful suggestions to make it more special. The addition of a Red Heart Helium balloon, Big Gold Helium balloons with a 4 0, a dozen candles, rose petals around the roses and Roses on our pillows, and a dozen of my wife's and my favorite cookies. Teresa came in under budget and did an outstanding job. I highly recommend Bear Essentials for any need you might have. Thank You Teresa & Lisa for making our visit so special.

We celebrated two birthdays during Presidents Day weekend at Lake Tahoe. Friday was our daughter's…read morebirthday and Saturday was our granddaughter's birthday. Bear Essentials Theresa & Lisa were highly recommended to us to help us make these two celebrations a festive and wowing event. For our daughter's birthday on Friday we wanted to give her a surprise since we've been on the road for 3 hours and didn't have time to decorate her room. Theresa made a charcuterie board filled with cheese, fruits, meat, crackers and nuts for 9 people. She & Lisa came in our room prior to our arrival and decorated the room with balloons. Then they decorated our other room for our granddaughter's birthday on Saturday. You can see the pictures - our 6 y/o birthday girl was over the moon when she entered our room and saw all the unicorn items! Needless to say, we could not have done all this without Theresa & Lisa! You have to get in touch with Bear Essentials if you are planning a special event at Lake Tahoe. You won't regret it! We will definitely use them again.

Black Friday 2025 Got lucky with the first cookies of the…read moreday at 11 am fresh out of the oven Tasty :) and quick service Bonus - they have ice cream too !!

I felt like this place was overpriced for pretty basic cookies . I personally like Crumbl Cookies…read morebetter, and for the price I think Crumbl is more worth it considering how big their cookies are. The cookies at Insomnia Cookies are very small and thin. If you want the larger cookies, they are around $5.29 each, which seems a bit crazy to me. The place itself looks a bit old and not very modern. It was also kind of dark inside. The person at the register was somewhat helpful when helping us decide what to order. Overall, I don't think we will be coming back.

We're all absolutely blown away by Miranda and our experience with Tahoe Mountain Tapas. Our group…read moreof 8 was fortunate enough to have Miranda's dinner service for NYE at our Incline Village vacation rental. Some standout observations include: - One of our guests had specific dietary needs, including no dairy, and Miranda made dairy-free versions specifically for them. She was accommodating for all our one-off requests and tailored the menu perfectly for us. - All our communication leading up to the event was clear, prompt, and warm. - The grill at our AirBnB wasn't working and Miranda pivoted seamlessly without skipping a beat. - She plated & served everything at the table for us, cleared dishes, and cleaned everything before she left. She did things like refill our drinks, boxed up leftovers, etc. We didn't have to lift a finger for anything from start to finish. - The food was *amazing* and everyone was impressed. The meals were truly 10/10. Of all the activities we did during our group trip in Tahoe, this dinner service stood out as the top highlight. We are so grateful for a top tier dining experience from a friendly, professional team. I can't recommend Tahoe Mountain Tapas highly enough. If you have the opportunity to book her, you have to do it!

We hired Miranda & Erik to prepare a special wedding feast for my daughter & son-in-laws wedding…read more There were only 12 guests & we enjoyed amazing appetizers, a delicious French onion soup, beautiful ribeyes with sides & cheesecake for desert. It was truly melt in your mouth wonderful from start to finish & it made something small & simple feel extra special. They communicate well & really help to ensure you have a menu you will enjoy. I am so thankful Amy Power of Fed & Full recommended them to us because their food & their service was truly amazing.

I've never heard of this company until today when one of the drivers (I don't know if he is the…read moreowner or employee) intentionally tried to run my car into the concrete median. On my way to Truckee on highway 80, there was a lot of construction. The right lane merged into the left (where I was). Someone with white truck (NV disabled license plate -which I have) and a trailer, came up on my right quickly (when he should have already been merging left well behind me). He cut me off, forced me to drive on the shoulder between the concrete divider and his trailer for white some distance. I was incredibly frightened. Later, as I drove past, I saw the sign for 'Finish Line Delivery' in his back driver side window. He was aggressive, and he scared me. It wasn't until he saw me filming him, that he backed off. So this is 'Finish Line Delivery' an angry, aggressive man driving recklessly delivering your stuff. He should not be delivering anything, he shouldn't even be driving.

Don't overlook the value and service of using Finish Line Delivery! As a person who uses the…read moresecondary markets like Facebook marketplace and Craigslist to obtain unique items....consider contacting Finish Line for your pick and delivery needs. Excellent job in my recent transaction, prompt efficient and reasonable.

Bagels are delicious. Small batch bakery, the sandwiches are well crafted. Order them just how…read morethey are, you will not be disappointed. So good, I forgot to take a photo.

I ordered the plain bagel with strawberry jelly & butter. My bagel came out very very toasty. It…read morewas a little burnt for my liking but overall, it tasted ok. Nothing special and would not return. Ambiance wasn't too pleasant and would much rather take my food to go. Service was normal, the guy at the register was fairly nice.

We loved having Travis cook for our family. He was very professional, and the food was amazing. He…read moreeven had our little ones help serve dessert, and they were thrilled. We'd highly recommend Chef in Tahoe for a nice meal at home, where you can relax and soak in all the views that Lake Tahoe has to offer! We'll be back!

This is the Third Year we have used Chef Travis and Christine. Our weeklong dinners are always…read moreprepared to our satisfaction. After listening to our preferences, and dietary restrictions, Chef prepares unforgettable meals, using only fresh ingredients, and preparing them on site. This trip, we had one person who is gluten free. Rather than making that person feel like "odd person out" Chef modified several recipes from sauces, to deserts to ensure that they were gluten free, but tasted great. If you're looking for someone who is a Personal Chef, not someone who prefers "The Show" at the expense of taste and quality...Chef Travis Is someone you should talk to. He has always been on time, prepared exacty what we had agreed on, and cleans up before he leaves.....worth every penny.

We had a blast in kayaking on Upper Truckee River and alongside South Lake Tahoe Shore in the…read moremorning! Don't forget to reserve kayaks with Kyle at Lake Tahoe Kayak Rentals in South Lake Tahoe. He offers the best price in town and can deliver your rental kayaks to the launch point at Upper Truckee River. He is very friendly and prompt in response!

Lake Tahoe Kayak Rentals is perfect for on lake activities. Sand Harbor Location is beautiful with…read morea state park concession stand, nature museum and gorgeous waters. Staff is courteous and helpful.

Taylor is an excellent chef and a wonderful human being. Highly recommend her if you're looking to…read morecreate special memories with gourmet meals and an unforgettable experience.

From the owner: Private chef in Truckee, Lake Tahoe private chef. Exceptional, in-home dining. We work closely with…read moreyou to create custom menus for your next dinner party. Enjoy your Lake Tahoe vacation, corporate retreat, or special occasion with family and friends while we take care of the rest. We love creating a lasting experience and delicious food in the comfort of your own home. We accommodate all dietary restrictions and allergies. Private chef in Truckee, Heirloom Meals

Wow just WOW! Working with Nick and Heather has been amazing. We were planning our wedding for…read morealmost two years and these two were great. We had lots of food allergies involved with the wedding, yet, nobody would know the food was all gluten and dairy free. The chicken was delightful, the gf/df risotto was truly the best thing I've ever eaten, and vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the salad was so perfect for our fall wedding. We also had a grazing table that not only looked beautiful, but was DELISH! The food was all around so amazing, we had rave reviews from all of our guests in attendance all night. We had a few guests who were vegan/pescatarian and Nick/Heather ensured that they made a special salad for them that suited what they needed to have a hearty meal. It was truly so great working with Nick and Heather, and their passion for what they do made it all so much more special. Thank you both for everything! We would give 10 stars if it let us!!

Bolen's provisions did an amazing job! The food quality and flavor were delicious, they were very…read moreprofessional and went above and beyond. They communicated every step of the way, and were awesome to work with. I highly recommend them!!!