BLUE LAKES – Peter and Maryann Schmid of the Lodge at Blue Lakes will be host "Tapas Thursdays" on Dec. 17.

Local food and wine pairing favorites will be featured at the newly renovated The Lodge at Blue Lakes, 5135 West Highway 20 in Upper Lake.

Menu selections from the last four "Tapas Thursdays" will highlight the event, as guests enjoy lake view dining, holiday decor and warm ambiance from the Lodge's stone fireplace.

The evening will start at 6:30 p.m, with four small plate pairings offered with local wines: zucchini -feta turnover and High Valley Vineyard's Fume Blanc; Catalan grill with Six Sigma Ranch and Winery's Rose; pan-seared New York steak with rosemary blue cheese butter paired with Noggle Vineyard and Winery's Cabernet Sauvignon; and a sweet ending of Tulip Hill Winery's Lake County Zinfandel dessert wine served with Fig Walnut Baklava.

Seating is limited and by reservations only. Reservations close on Dec. 15. The cost of "Tapas Thursdays" is $35.00 plus tax and service charge, per person or $189 plus tax and service charge, per couple for a one night, all-inclusive jacuzzi room package.

Call The Lodge at Blue Lakes at 707-275-2181or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .