Lou Manna
Lou Manna is an award-winning professional photographer from New York City, 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
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…Crรชpe Adventure
Few foods offer as much variety as the crรชpe. The soft, thin confection creates an ideal foundation for sweet, savory,…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…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…
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…
