Lake View
Jim Kazakov reflects on 40 years as a Tahoe bartender. When driving up winding Kingsbury Grade toward South Lake Tahoe, it’s difficult not to admire Tahoe Ridge Resort. The tall […]
Viva el Aperitivo
Vermouth adds flavor and depth to both cocktails and food. Vermouth may be a fortified wine, but the beauty is in its simplicity. Bless the Spaniards and Italians for encouraging […]
Bloomin’ Good
Edible flowers are delightful additions to any dish. Whether they are crowning wedding cakes or adding color to a salad, edible flowers are a joy to seek out for culinary […]
The Heart of Hanukkah
Crispy latkes celebrate Jewish high holiday. Latkes are one of those traditional foods that don’t usually end up on a restaurant menu. Rather, they are fried up in the cozy […]
Bringing Back a Classic
Sparkling wine cocktails are not just for winter brunch. Besides those daunting resolutions, the ultimate new year’s dilemma has got to be how to use up those unused bottles of […]
The People’s House
Carson City’s The White House features a historic bar and live local bands. While there is no sign out front, it’s not difficult to find The White House cocktail bar […]
Barista on Wheels
I Love You A Latte serves drinks from a converted horse trailer. After being raised by a wedding planner mother and working as both an event coordinator and a bartender, […]
Celebration of Light
Diwali features sweet and savory snacks. It’s not necessary to completely understand the deep complexities of Hindu mythology to enjoy Diwali. From the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning “row of lights,” […]
Treasured Tomatoes
Heirloom tomatoes are coveted and not impossible to grow in Reno-Tahoe. With colors ranging from deep indigo to shiny gold and shapes such as teardrop and asymmetrical, heirloom tomatoes are […]
Beyond Salsa Verde
Sweet and sour tomatillos add depth to fall meals. While the word tomatillo means “little tomato” in Spanish, the tangy, green fruits are quite different from their popular cousins. Like […]