Tim “Timbo” and I “Dianna Brown” have both lived in Tahoe/Truckee area for nearly 35 years. Tim originally from Chicago and I am from Idaho. We both moved to Lake Tahoe for skiing, biking, hiking and camping. Meeting in Tahoe City in the summer of 1991 we both worked in the local restaurant businesses in the North Tahoe area for many years before moving to Truckee and opening their own restaurant “Zano’s”.

15 years ago we partnered with a local plant and trademarked our Tahoe Truckee Local Craft Jerky brand. Starting out as a small shop in the Iconic “Big Red Caboose” in Truckee selling Jerky, Candy, Gifts and more.  Covid saw us shutter the doors of the caboose as retail establishments struggled but our brand survived. We opened our own retail area in the restaurant and continued to grow our wholesale business into a regional powerhouse.

Our 3 children were born and raised in Truckee (and our restaurant) and still call Truckee their home. We love our small community and continue to live in Truckee in the place we have called home for over 20 years.

Having recently sold our restaurant gives us more time to focus on bringing you new flavors & products and to continuing to expand our wholesale area.