David Rodriguez
David Rodriguez is a local freelance writer obsessed with food, Michelin stars, and Zalto stemware. A former corporate marketer, he now longs only for a plane ticket and a perfect glass of pinot noir. Roam along with him at Aspiretravelandfood.com.
Stories by David Rodriguez
The Art of Peking Duck
In the memorable Christmas dinner scene from the โ80s film A Christmas Story, the Parker family gathers around a magnificently…From Cookies to Community
Thomas Hill never intended to become Renoโs unofficial Thanksgiving coordinator. In 2018, the disabled veteran was living in low-income housing…Soul Food
Tucked away in The Basement, the bottom half of Renoโs historic downtown post office building, a newer restaurant named Papa…Crunch Time
When youโre miles from home, navigating winding mountain roads or having Sierra adventures, a healthy, satisfying snack can make all…Nourishing Hearts
In the shadow of Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, through a simple gate, sits the Ronald McDonald House โ…Bounty of Benefits
In the early 1990s, John Tecklin had a vision for community-supported agriculture, or CSA, that would create an alternative economy…Behind the Bookcase
Often hidden behind unmarked doors and perhaps requiring whispered passwords, modern speakeasies offer a nostalgic glimpse into the countryโs Prohibition…Hops & Happiness
Gemรผtlichkeit is a German word that, roughly translated, means a state of cheerfulness or happiness, a place that is unhurried…Tropical Trinity
Rum. For many, just the word alone evokes images of a certain swashbuckling captain or perhaps sickly sweet frozen concoctions…French Connection
Nico Gourdon was raised with hospitality. From an early age, he traveled throughout Europe with his family and was captivated…Fresh Favorite
Jenny Angius believes in food โ as medicine, as a tool for learning, and as a way to bring people…Cooking with Squash Blossoms
For many of us, the words โsummer foodsโ make us think of steaks on the grill, corn on the cob,…
