Reno is one of the best coffee towns in the country; we have world-class coffee in almost every neighborhood. Many talented folks have fought hard to bring fantastic brews to town, and pioneers such as the teams at Hub and Old World Coffee in Reno have consistently raised the bar for roasting.
When the temperature hits 90 degrees and above, all I want is to find a cool place to sip an ice-cold beverage. It is easy to fall back on old classics when itโs hot out โ a margarita, a spritzer, or a mojito can cut the heat no problem, but sometimes itโs nice to shake up the routine and enjoy something new and interesting.
Of all the spirits, gin surely has one of the most complicated relationships with peopleโs taste buds. For some, just the smell of gin is enough to make them quiver in fear; for others, there is not a single sunny afternoon that a gin cocktail canโt make better. Gin has been made since the 17th century and is the mother of countless cocktails, but it can be hard to understand because of its storied past and complicated style. Join me in coming to understand gin and learning how to find the right one for you.
Thereโs something magical about a hand-carved, clear chunk of ice. The way a drink can catch the light and glow with the right piece of ice can make anyone feel romantic about cocktails.
Bourbon is all about storytelling; each sip of bourbon should paint a picture of the time and effort that went into that single glass. One of the most overlooked aspects of the whiskey-making process is the number of variables in each barrel. From where the tree used to make the barrel staves was located to where the barrel was placed inside the rackhouse, any number of factors can affect how the whiskey in each barrel tastes. That is why so many bourbons are blends; marrying many barrels allows for a consistent product to be made in larger quantities.
A person might choose to abstain from alcohol for any number of reasons. Maybe you imbibed a little too heavily over the holidays. Perhaps you donโt like your bodyโs reaction to drinking, or you just feel you need a little reset. No matter what the reason, listening to your body and mind about your limits is essential. Without those internal check-ins, it is easy to get lost in a sea of unhealthy habits.
Ever wonder where your favorite bartenders go after their shifts, when their pockets are full but their stomachs are empty? Hereโs the inside scoop.