Tahoe Daily Tribune
The Back 2 Life breakfast sandwich from Tahoe Bagel Co. in South Lake Tahoe features your choice of two breakfast meats, cheese, eggs, a crispy hash brown and a dash of hot sauce.
Provided by Claire McArthur
Ditch the disappointing grocery store sandwich, and up the ante on your beachside picnic with takeout from one of Tahoe’s top eateries. From vibrant poke bowls brimming with fresh fish to succulent Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, the food is as delicious and diverse as it is portable.
Empanash / South Lake Tahoe
Empanadas, baked or fried pastry turnovers stuffed with delectable fillings, are a perfect beach food — no utensils required. At Empanash in South Lake Tahoe, Martín and Nash Mariani are cranking out Argentinian empanadas using traditional recipes from Martín’s mother but with a modern twist. In the Beef’d Up empanada, handmade dough is filled with ground beef, sauteed onions, bell peppers and boiled eggs before taking a trip to the deep frier. The other meaty empanadas contain chicken and ham, while the veggie options include mixtures of eggplant, sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese and more. Grab a couple or get a baker’s dozen before heading to your favorite South Shore beach to tuck into these flaky fried treats with a side of tangy chimichurri.