Gather at Stella & Callaghan’s in Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

April 3, 2023

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Gather at Stella and Callaghan’s Inside Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe

Heading out the door to paddleboard Lake Tahoe, hike Mt. Tallac or bike the East Shore path? Grab sustainable fresh-roasted coffee and a healthy farm-fresh breakfast at Stella inside Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe. And when you’re sunbaked and smiling from the day’s adventures, settle into the modern mountain cabin-style lobby lounge bar at Callaghan’s for creative cocktails before your Stella dinner reservation.

Named for the family that crafted the lobby’s stunning metalwork, Callaghan’s Bar summons zenful mountain après energy and serves a full cocktail menu (Stella sticks to beer and wine for dinner service). Locals love Callaghan’s Manhattan and espresso martini and sipping on hand-shaken margaritas next to the wild garden on the sunny dog-friendly summer patio.

Stella at Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe serves creative dishes with local seasonal ingredients

On cooler evenings, sip a cocktail by the fireplace before settling into a culinary adventure at Stella where everything is local and made from scratch by hand. Dive into a seasonal menu highlighted by the open kitchen’s wood-fired oven — think seared Spanish octopus, 28-day dry-aged Flannery Beef steak and roasted organic chicken.

Haus-made breakfasts run the sweet-savory gamut, dishing out traditional farm eggs and applewood smoked bacon with elevated takes on avocado toast alongside berry, chia and Mt. Rose honey Greek yogurt compilations.

Executive Chef Chris Watkins and his dedicated culinary team know that modern adventures require mindful, nourishing fuel. The crew creates year-round menus focused on clean, California-sourced ingredients oftentimes gathered from the summer farmer’s market down the street. These are the meals that keep you going strong.

Chef Watkins took the helm at Stella inside Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe in November 2022, bringing with him decades of experience and innovation. Stella’s dinner menu imparts California-meets-Mediterranean flair and Chef works closely with his team of three to cultivate a progressive menu — one that begins with smaller bites to share among loved ones and leads into premium beef, seafood and vegetarian plates paired with an impressive worldly wine list, playful brews and creative desserts.

Expect a commitment to sourcing only the highest quality produce and products regionally, prioritizing producers within a 100-mile radius of Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. Chef’s full-service dinner menu is approachable, unpretentious and polished with a healthy balance of vegan and gluten-free offerings. While building out menus, chef and team ask three foundational questions:
1. Is it good for you?
2. Is it good for the environment?
3. Does it provide an experience?

Experience Stella and Callaghan’s on your next visit to Gravity Haus Truckee-Tahoe!