The buzziest restaurant in a Lake Tahoe billionaire enclave is in a strip mall
Briefly

Incline Village, despite its affluent population, has struggled with a limited selection of dining options. Adam DeMezza, a former bar owner from San Francisco, is changing the local food scene with his restaurant Rosewood, which opened in March 2023. What started as a career shift from sales to hospitality led him to this unexpected opportunity in Incline Village. Even in the sleepy shoulder season of March, Rosewood has drawn a vibrant crowd, filled with locals enjoying a night out, signaling a shift in the local dining culture.
Despite its ultra-wealthy residents, Incline Village in North Lake Tahoe lacks diverse dining options. Adam DeMezza aims to elevate its food scene with new restaurant Rosewood.
Adam DeMezza's journey to opening Rosewood began with a career change from a sales job to working in hospitality, eventually leading to his restaurant's success.
Since opening in March 2023, Rosewood has transformed Incline Village's nightlife, with a diverse crowd engaged in lively conversations over craft cocktails and a delectable menu.
DeMezza describes the opening of Rosewood as unexpected: 'I didn't expect it,' he noted, emphasizing how it came about in a location he had never considered.
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