Seeds of Hope
“When we discovered Columbus…” Augustin Jorquez begins, each word enunciated slowly, at a distinctly measured pace. Those four words, startling despite their seeming simplicity, speak volumes.
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Apple Alchemy
Translated from Old French as “sour wine,” vinegar’s name hints at its origin story. Though touted in recent years as a piquant culinary trend, vinegar has served as a food staple and preservative since as early as 5,000 B.C., when the Babylonians relied on vinegar to preserve food transported over vast distances.
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Good Sports
If you want to watch your favorite team play, hang out with friends, or simply indulge in a fine whiskey or snack, head to the Atlantis’ Sports Bar & Lounge.
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Perfect Cup of Joe
Reno is one of the best coffee towns in the country; we have world-class coffee in almost every neighborhood. Many talented folks have fought hard to bring fantastic brews to town, and pioneers such as the teams at Hub and Old World Coffee in Reno have consistently raised the bar for roasting.
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A Rockin’ Good Time
The Musician Rehearsal Center has been a vital piece of Reno’s music scene since 2010. In September 2021, local musician Matt Reardon took over the space, with big dreams of expanding its offerings.
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Shuck Yeah!
As a fifth-generation Rhode Islander, Zack Duksta grew up watching his dad layer kelp, corn, potatoes, linguica, and clams in a large pot for family lobster boils; catching striped bass to cook back at the beach house; and learning how to shuck oysters at a young age.
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Keeping the Faith
Over a century ago, in a town called Lubavitch in Imperial Russia, the Chabad House was born to bring people of Jewish faith together in a safe space. It would be a place where Judaism could be taught and explored deeply, and believers could form a community based on camaraderie when faced with global persecution for their beliefs.
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Harvesting Healing
Many of us know the healing power of gardening. FARMily, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is putting that idea to work to help children. Leaders there teach social and emotional learning (frequently called SEL) through gardening.
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A Fish of Their Own
u’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 endemic to Pyramid Lake and the lower Truckee River — and found nowhere else on earth?
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Editor’s Letter
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the cooler temperatures and changing tree colors and delight in stocking up on late summer/fall fruits and vegetables, including the beautiful beacons of autumn: pumpkins. I’m elated to be surrounded by warm hues of orange, yellow, purple, brown, and red.
