Stories by Sandra Macias
Meaty Matters
When you think of enduring attractions, Parisโ Eiffel Tower, Coney Islandโs boardwalk, and San Franciscoโs cable cars may come to…Neighborhood Dining
Itโs rare to have an โOMG!โ moment over a little appetizer. But the ravioli uovo was an instant, sensuous surprise…Endless Pastabilities
It is hard to imagine Reno without its strong Italian heritage. The presence of Italian immigrants in our area dates…Healthy Bounty
Almost 10 years ago, Great Full Gardens opened in Midtown, a district that in 2013 was on the cusp of…Italian Hideaway
Over breakfast in Tamarack Casinoโs coffee shop, Pietro Ochoa reminisced about the days when he owned his first restaurant. It…Home-Crafted Creations
For most of us, baking at home is a task done on the weekend for fun, to celebrate special occasions,…Classic American Cafรฉ
What is it like when the owner of a favorite Reno restaurant and saloon must shut down under mandate?The Shea Dynasty: Homegrown Gastropub
No way could Jerry Shea have guessed heโd turn into an entrepreneur. And no way could he have predicted that…Evoking Italia
Tim Magee, a third-generation Nevadan, returned not too long ago to his hometown after spending 15 years in Italy โ…Universally Fresh
Itโs 2 p.m. on a beautiful Friday afternoon, and Laughing Planet Cafรฉ in Midtown is packed โ no room on…A Taste of Ethiopia
Itโs downtime at Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant. Lunch is over and dinner three hours away. But Shita Yenenh, Zagolโs owner-chef, isnโt…Innovative Twists
Before Troy and Coleen Cannan even opened Lulouโs, the skeptics were circling. โAre you crazy?โ they said. Reno was a meat-and-potato…













