Speaking of Truckee, there's a great little Italian eatery there, but I can't remember the name of it. Right as you come into town off the highway, there's a Shell station on the corner before you cross the railway tracks. The restaurant is right across the street from the station. Excellent food -- two different homemade breads, both very good, some of the best lasagna I've eaten, and the vegetables were tender, but not mushy. Service was very quick, and very courteous -- even the other customers eating at the bar with me were pleasant. The atmosphere was suitable for meal-for-two, as well as larger groups. Even the large groups that were there were quite well mannered, and noise was very minimal. 4 thumbs up from me.