A Fish of Their Own
The Pyramid Lake Paiutes’ cui-ui. Maybe you’re like me and enjoy a game of trivia, especially when the questions are about Nevada. So here’s one for you: What fish is […]
Kitchen Adventures
Renoites’ search for cooking schools of yore. We’re bombarded daily by videos showing how to prepare food. Through television, YouTube, and endless online posts, we can learn how to tackle […]
Bon Vivant of the Comstock
Lucius Beebe left his mark here as well as across the national gastronomic scene. The name Lucius (aka Luscious) Beebe may not ring a bell unless you’re a railroad buff. […]
King of Kitsch
Uncovering Dug Picking’s tiki life and brothel decanters. It seems somewhat ironic that Dug Picking, a larger-than-life figure in Carson City for many years, would end up being best known […]
Chop Suey Noodles
Restaurateur Yee Bong was key part of Carson City’s Chinatown. Sometimes an image or a photograph captures my imagination and leads me on the trail of an interesting story. The […]
Reno’s fish stories
True tales of seafood markets. ’Tis the season of traditions: Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and fish. Fish? In many countries, eating fish at Christmas is a beloved custom. Italy’s Feast of […]
Staying power
Recipes for success at longtime local restaurants. This is a story about successful restaurants that have endured through changing tastes, changing economics, and even a pandemic. Our region is rich […]
Changing Tastes
Vintage menus offer blueprint to popular dishes of yore. This column always requires detective work, but this one took the art of deduction to a new level. Inspired by local […]
Gourmet Dude-Ranch Cook
Edith Crook was a legend in her own time. Edith Crook was a legend in her own time and remains so today. She was a remarkable woman who took on […]
Slot History
Fruits, bars, and the Liberty Belle, oh my! Did you ever wonder why slot machines, the quintessential symbol of Nevada, feature fruits and bars? If you, like me, write about […]