Conscientious Consumerism
We’re all active consumers (some more than others), but being conscientious about what we buy, what we eat, and what we preserve is key to our well-being and longevity.
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Farmers’ Market Pioneer
In 1993, Shirley Sponsler opened the first farmers’ market in Nevada. The 2023 season marks the 30th anniversary of Shirley’s Farmers’ Markets, where, through the decades, she and her team have provided spaces for local growers and makers to share their goods with the community.
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Basque-ing in Rich Culture
The Reno Basque Club, a nonprofit organization formed in September 1966 to preserve and maintain Basque culture, is celebrating its 55th annual festival this summer.
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Bowling for Flavor
Bowl Incline has hosted generations of bowling enthusiasts since 1965. Decades later, when members of the Tomkovicz family took the chance to purchase the Incline Village business in 2021, they wanted to create more than just a place to knock down pins — they sought to establish an unforgettable hub of family entertainment.
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Riverside Bar
Locals convert garage into wine-tasting venue. There’s no place like home — or, rather, there’s no wine bar like Monique Moultrie’s home. Set in the old Powning District in Reno, on the same block as Beaujolais Bistro, Mo’s By The River is a home-turned-wine bar welcoming guests to sip a variety of dry-farmed, organic, sustainable,…
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From Vietnam with Love
You could say cooking runs in Kate Huynh’s blood. Her great-grandfather was an executive chef, and her mother, a celebrated home cook, and both inspired the traditional Vietnamese recipes found at Sip of Saigon, a new eatery in Sparks.
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Green Dining Tips
Sustainable dining is high on consumers’ agendas. If you’re one such consumer, here are a few simple and practical ways you can be part of the solution while still enjoying a great meal, both at the table and on your way out the door.
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Immerse Yourself
Have you always wanted to have your own cooking show? Perhaps create a pop-up restaurant and make your family’s treasured recipes for all of your loved ones?
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The Art of Flaskology
Have you ever wanted to craft your own cocktails but feel intimidated by the gizmos, gadgets, and fancy spirits needed to turn out a truly spectacular beverage?
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Upcycling Food
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 30 to 40 percent of the food supply gets wasted, and much of it ends up in landfills. Washoe County and the state of Nevada currently do not have systems in place for dealing with food waste.
