Himmel Haus with friends...
We had been wanting to dine at this German restaurant, since its summer opening. Himmel Haus (Sky House) is located at the base of Heavenly and is the former Christiana Inn, opened in the mid-1960s and most likely the city's oldest bar. Tahoe history abounds.
One of the busboys at the Christiana was John Clendenin, the two-time World Freestyle Champion (1973 and 1974). After skiing all day, Clendenin and the boys would knock back beers and cause a good ruckus at the Christiana.
The song, Sara, was written by Jefferson Starship's Mickey Thomas about his wife, whom he met at the Christiana Inn.
The Christiana Inn was where the band, Tower of Power, discovered its keyboard player Roger Smith. And even more importantly, it was also the place where our dining companions, Dick and Joan, spent some time during their visits to Lake Tahoe in the 60s.
It is always fun to revisit history over beer and good company. Zum Wohl!
One of the busboys at the Christiana was John Clendenin, the two-time World Freestyle Champion (1973 and 1974). After skiing all day, Clendenin and the boys would knock back beers and cause a good ruckus at the Christiana.
The song, Sara, was written by Jefferson Starship's Mickey Thomas about his wife, whom he met at the Christiana Inn.
The Christiana Inn was where the band, Tower of Power, discovered its keyboard player Roger Smith. And even more importantly, it was also the place where our dining companions, Dick and Joan, spent some time during their visits to Lake Tahoe in the 60s.
It is always fun to revisit history over beer and good company. Zum Wohl!
2 comments:
Tahoe in the 60's must have been completely wonderful!! If only. Interesting history. Thanks.
Wow that is some beer! Looks like a great place and lot's of cool history too!
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