Lou Manna

Lou Manna is an award-winning professional photographer who is recognized as one of the Top 10 food photographers in the world. With years of photojournalistic experience at The New York Times and a photo studio in NYC, Lou is known for utilizing unique viewpoints, simple composition, and various lighting techniques.
Photos by Lou Manna
The Truth About Goats
At Montero Goat Farm in Lovelock, goats are a way of life. For Gloria Montero, the woman behind the operation,…A Relic Reinvented
It was a beloved space dating back to the early 1950s, where generations of the โwhoโs whoโ in Reno lingered…Slow-Cooked Luxury
For countless families across our community, tamales hold special meaning, especially around the holidays.Right on Target
From the thicketed banks of the Truckee River to the meandering alpine creeks atop Mount Rose, plump, ground-dwelling quail skitter…Fighting Food Insecurity
One in seven Nevadans faces hunger daily. One in five children in Nevada doesnโt know when their next meal will…Full Circle: Beer Grain to Beef
Part of the joy of visiting your favorite brewery is the tantalizing aroma of roasted grain, reminiscent of baking bread…A Perilous Palette for the Palate
โI do not like green eggs and ham! I do not like them, Sam I am!โ With those lyrical, rhyming…Stove Art
Inside a converted 1938 baggage car from the Carson and Colorado Railway located in Dayton, artist Steven Saylor captures Nevada…Silver State Cuisine Defined
I am at the Flag Store Sign & Banner in Sparks, wading through a sea of colorful Nevada T-shirts, memorabilia,…Lifting Spirits
If Saturday afternoon finds you in search of a tasty tipple, how about crafting your own specialty cocktail? High Mark…Fantastic Fondue
Fondue started as a meager meal option for 18th century Swiss families to stretch their paltry resources during the winter…Feeding a Need
For some Reno-Tahoe residents, thinking about food doesnโt mean deciding which delicious local dining spot to try; instead, it means…Behind the Bookcase
Often hidden behind unmarked doors and perhaps requiring whispered passwords, modern speakeasies offer a nostalgic glimpse into the countryโs Prohibition…When Life Hands You Lemons โฆ Open a Stand!
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Reno as shown by these examples of hardworking, ambitious, and adorable youths…Crรชpe Adventure
Few foods offer as much variety as the crรชpe. The soft, thin confection creates an ideal foundation for sweet, savory,…Eat Globally, Act Locally
Itโs obvious from the way they talk about food that Sean Fannan and Kele Song have been bitten by the…Changing Stereotypes
There is something about Vanessa Vancour that makes you feel like youโre talking to an old friend. Her warmth is…Pizza Our Hearts
Pablo Puluke Giet has baked himself into a niche. Operating under the business name Von Pablo, Giet is a certified…Bringing Back a Classic
Besides those daunting resolutions, the ultimate new yearโs dilemma has got to be how to use up those unused bottles…Made With Love
The nostalgia of fresh doughnuts inspires family togetherness, homey holidays, and cozy contentment. Add in warm notes of pumpkin spice,…Biggest Little Bee City
Reno is all abuzz with its progress on pollinator protection. Last year, Reno followed Carson Cityโs lead and joined the…Farmersโ Market Pioneer
In 1993, Shirley Sponsler opened the first farmersโ market in Nevada. The 2023 season marks the 30th anniversary of Shirleyโs…Pickle Pops
Next time the last pickle is pulled from the jar, be sure to keep the juice handy for popsicles.Immerse Yourself
Have you always wanted to have your own cooking show? Perhaps create a pop-up restaurant and make your familyโs treasured…Endless Pastabilities
It is hard to imagine Reno without its strong Italian heritage. The presence of Italian immigrants in our area dates…Tools of the Tolleses
On the first of this year, former Nevada assemblywoman and University of Nevada, Reno professor Jill Tolles stepped into her…Sip of the Irish
The essential ingredients instilled in any Irish bar are a strong sense of family, history, and a solid offering of…Mull It Over
Mulling over what hot beverages to serve while the temperatures are bone-chilling? Perhaps you want something non-alcoholic but fitting for…The Chosen Ones
Come on, admit it! When you go out to eat, more often than not, you head to a favorite restaurant…Conservation Advocates
Sportsmen. Huntsmen. Theyโre terms that have been used for centuries, but they need some updating. After all, when it comes…Apple Alchemy
Translated from Old French as โsour wine,โ vinegarโs name hints at its origin story. Though touted in recent years as…Refined Grab โnโ Go
Truckee Food Shop offers meals to go that are homemade, fresh, and prepared using global styles of cooking. The delicious…Bold Broadcaster
Connie Wray is the first to admit that, deep down, sheโs really an adrenaline junkie. How else would you explain someone…Quick Pickles
The โWe can pickle thatโ skit from Portlandia had it (nearly) perfect: Just about everything in your kitchen can be…The Happiest Hour
If youโre looking for a good meal and drinks at a discount, thereโs no need to start trolling cheap eats…Steeped in Evergreen
Trek through the beautiful alpine forests in the Sierra Nevada region and youโre sure to encounter majestic Douglas fir trees…Recipe for Recovery
Ashley Lunt didnโt realize it at the time, but she was starving. Lunt admits that until she entered STEP2, a Reno-based…
Stories by Lou Manna
When Life Hands You Lemons โฆ Open a Stand!
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Reno as shown by these examples of hardworking, ambitious, and adorable youths…





































