Bounty of Benefits
In the early 1990s, John Tecklin had a vision for community-supported agriculture, or CSA, that would create an alternative economy where organic farm products are grown and sold directly to customers.
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Meals that Reshape Lives
Reno is not widely known by its residents as a resettlement community for refugees, but with the help of the Northern Nevada International Center, The Biggest Little City now is home to about 100 families who have relocated here from their homelands around the globe, due to circumstances largely out of their control.
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Coming Up Cookies
At Sierra Valley Grange’s annual cookie-making event, the emphasis isn’t on decorated sugar cookies and traditional chocolate chip.
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Life is Sweet
Tucked into Mayberry Landing in Reno is a sweet slice of Italy. Dolce Caffé — or Dolce to regulars — specializes in traditional Italian baked goods and inviting ambience.
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Greening The Silver State
Consumers spent a mindboggling $63.8 billion in 2023 on organic foods — an increase of 3.5 percent over the previous year. Filling this demand in the Great Basin proves challenging.
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Behind the Bookcase
Often hidden behind unmarked doors and perhaps requiring whispered passwords, modern speakeasies offer a nostalgic glimpse into the country’s Prohibition era. These clandestine bars blend the décor of the Roaring ‘20s with period cocktails, music, and effects, creating an atmosphere of mystery and excitement.
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Hops & Happiness
Gemütlichkeit is a German word that, roughly translated, means a state of cheerfulness or happiness, a place that is unhurried and pleasant. Since 2020, Prost Biergarten has offered some of the best of Bavarian bierstube culture and gemütlichkeit to Reno locals and visitors alike.
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The People’s House
While there is no sign out front, it’s not difficult to find The White House cocktail bar in Carson City. If you need an extra hint, look for the statue of Lady Godiva astride a white horse.
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Feeding a Need
For some Reno-Tahoe residents, thinking about food doesn’t mean deciding which delicious local dining spot to try; instead, it means wondering how they will feed themselves or their families.
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A Recipe for Health
In the heart of our community, the beauty of the Sierra Nevada contrasts with the hidden bleakness of food insecurity. But some organizations — such as Community Health Alliance, a nonprofit and federally qualified health center — are quietly but mightily contributing to a transformative approach to health care.
