The Big Day in a Big Way
Couples are planning larger weddings with a nod to their individual styles. As the 2023 wedding season unfolds, couples continue to increase the sizes of their guest lists and get creative with those personal touches. As brides and grooms prepare to say, “I do,” many local makers and service providers in the wedding business have […]
Wedding Day Redefined – Summer 2021
Wedding Day Redefined New trends in nuptials follow pandemic pivot. As people excitedly pull their masks off and enjoy a getting-back-to-normal social scene, couples previously hindered by the confines of COVID-19 are dusting off the wedding plans in hopes of seeing their ceremonies become in-person reality. While love is in the air, several local experts […]
Raley’s Amplifies South Reno
Food for thought at new Raley’s O-N-E Market. If you’ve shopped at the Raley’s market off Wedge Parkway in Reno recently, you likely noticed things look a bit different. The grocer just introduced its new concept, Raley’s O-N-E Market, at the Wedge Parkway location. The market offers a highly curated assortment of wholesome products […]
Cultivating Resiliency
Soulful Seeds nurtures more than crops. With a mission to foster connection and resilience through neighborhood gardens, Soulful Seeds has been providing healthy food to vulnerable populations in the Reno-Tahoe area since 2017. What began as a community garden at Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno evolved into a nonprofit organization in 2018. Today, […]
Superfood Success
Elixir offers veggie-focused dining that inspires healthy eating habits. Involved in the restaurant scene her whole adult life, Karla Perry was frustrated with the lack of healthy options in the fast-casual food space in her community. For more than 25 years, she had embraced a vegetarian lifestyle and felt a persistent desire to create delicious, […]
Portraying the Picon Punch
A bitter/sweet taste of Nevada’s Basque legacy. The one drink known to genuinely represent the rich Basque history in Nevada is, of course, the Picon punch. This strong concoction that warms as it goes down (perfect for winter) is meant to be shared among friends and has become a symbol of camaraderie, tradition, and local […]
Sweet Escapades
Champagne & Chocolate brings its historic indulgences to Reno. There’s something timeless and romantic about the combination of Champagne and chocolate. The rich pairing is both decadent and balanced. It’s also the creative inspiration that led to the opening of Champagne & Chocolate in South Lake Tahoe and its new sister location in Old Southwest […]
Cookie Craft
Meet locals mastering the art of the sugar cookie. There’s something simply magical about sugar cookies, especially this time of year — whether you’re sitting at the counter rolling out the cooled, sweet dough, covering the shapes with iridescent sprinkles, or taking that first enticing bite. Area bakers agree that this rich, buttery treat is […]
Gettin’ Saucy
Sprinkle and slather your ’cue with these handcrafted choices. Barbecue is a quintessential American favorite, and while we can all agree that it is delicious, what we consider the defining flavor of the ideal sauce and rub may be disputed. Among the contenders are Alabama white sauce, Hawaiian barbecue (aka huli-huli sauce), and the beloved […]
All is Merry and Bright
Delicious holiday celebration ideas bring family and friends together in jovial delight. ’Tis the season for holiday cheer and gatherings galore! This year, perhaps a few updated takes on those age-old traditions are due. As festive table runners and centerpieces are placed, consider the awe you’ll inspire by presenting a beautifully prepared goose or duck […]