Mike, I just got back from Tahoe. Definitely try Homewood ($25, $20, 2nd day)and Kirkwood, we loved them. Alpine Meadows ($39) has some slopes which are still sunny at 4 pm. I found about 8 TahoeCarvers.com at Kirkwood last Sunday and also last Wednesday.
Restaurants? I always go to Gar Woods in Carnelian Bay.
Particularly good if you like powerboating history.
Had Brick