Author Credits: Nora Heston Tarte

Nora Heston Tarte is a longtime Reno resident living on the south side of town. In addition to searching out the best food spots in Reno, her interests include wine, hiking, yoga, and travel. She graduated from California State University, Sacramento with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and is pursuing her master’s degree in professional journalism. Follow her local exploits and travel adventures on Instagram.

Sweet Treat

Indulge in a local dessert cocktail. If you’re a fan of decadent cocktails, this list is for you. Everyone with a sweet tooth to satisfy can have their cocktail and […]

Dressed to Impress

Northern Nevada mixologists whip up showstopping cocktail presentations. Searching out quality cocktails in Northern Nevada typically comes down to taste. Drinks bursting with bright flavors or featuring out-of-the-box combinations of […]

A Rockin’ Good Time

Musician Rehearsal Center attracts big names and big events. The Musician Rehearsal Center has been a vital piece of Reno’s music scene since 2010. In September 2021, local musician Matt […]

Black Gold

Pine Cone Kitchen masterminds craft a culinary rarity. After spending eight months (involuntarily) in Kenya following an international lockdown in March 2020, the lives of Greg Lusson, 36, and Kayla […]

Lasagna Love Letter

Delivery service feeds stomachs and souls. Is your overwhelming schedule making home-cooked meals a forgotten tradition? Perhaps balancing school, work, and family members’ schedules doesn’t leave enough time for grocery […]

Camper Chic

Rodeo champ Wyatt Denny takes his kitchen on the go. Wyatt Denny is a world-class bareback rider from Minden. Since he was 10 years old, Denny has been working toward […]

Let’s Get Spicy!

Mindful spice selection adds flavor and fun. Every home chef has a pantry filled with seasonings and go-to spices. The more you enjoy cooking, the more expansive the collection probably […]

The Happiest Hour

Get more bang for your hard-earned buck at these local spots. If you’re looking for a good meal and drinks at a discount, there’s no need to start trolling cheap […]

Hot Pot

Rice Box Kitchen brings shabu-shabu to Reno. Shabu-shabu hot pot is a meal meant to be shared, one that encourages gathering, cooking, and enjoying time together — and it’s not […]

Super Market

Riverside Farmers Market offers local fare all year long. A year-round farmers’ market in Northern Nevada. The concept once sounded like a fantasy. But in 2022, it’s the realized dream […]