Saucy foods rule my world. My favorites are pasta covered in a light cream or tomato sauce, a fresh salad dripping with vinegar-citrus dressing, tacos with a healthy dollop of salsa, mint ice cream covered in chocolate chips and raspberry purée, and summer’s quintessential food, barbecue, slathered in a homemade sweet, smoky, and spicy condiment.
When it comes to barbecue, everyone has a preferred style, and a lot are represented in Reno-Tahoe (Texas, Carolina, Kansas City, Memphis, and more). In this issue, we delve into eight great local places to find delicious barbecue (and their finger-licking sauces). Try each location, review them, and tag us on social media!
Summer is more than tasty meat sizzling on the grill. How about a refreshing glass of lemonade? It’s one of my favorite drinks in the warm months, so tangy and thirst-quenching. I like to order it wherever I dine. Don’t miss our adorable photo essay on local lemonade stands that Lou Manna discovered.
Some of my most beloved fruits are in season now (peaches, plums, grapes), so we are profiling a local family-owned farm, Cherry Dog Orchards, with 170 fruit trees that brings these and other fruits to market.
You’ve heard of drinking rosé all day, but how about frosé all day? This sweet, slushy, alcoholic delight is perfect for floating on the pool or lounging on the patio. Learn how to make one at home.
I know crêpes (whether savory or sweet) are good any time, but they are perfectly light and delightful in the summer. We have several crêperies in this region, including one you’ll find in a cute trailer at farmers’ markets and other festivals.
Speaking of farmers’ markets, they are in full swing now. Be sure to consult our guide (both in the magazine and on our website) before heading out with your farm basket or cloth tote.
This issue offers all of this and much more. We hope you enjoy it all!
Happy summer!
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A barbecue feast featuring several types of house-smoked meats at BJ’s Nevada Barbecue in Sparks. Photo by Shea Evans
