A decade ago, the Nevada craft liquor law created a new way of doing business. It allowed local distillers to make alcohol from scratch with natural ingredients instead of buying neutral grain spirits from large out-of-state factories.
Bears do it. So do groundhogs, skunks, and bats. What are we talking about? Hibernation. Fortunately, humans have far more sophisticated options for when temperatures drop, none of which requires digging a hole — there’s a puffy jacket and scarf, of course, or a visit to one of Reno-Tahoe’s cozy locations offering delicious cocktails, hot toddies, fine wines, or ice-cold beers with swoon-worthy views to warm your soul.
When the air is crisp and the temperatures have cooled, our thoughts fill with visions of apple cider. Whether it’s served hot or iced, something about that sweet, crisp, fruity, spicy apple drink just makes sense for the winter season.
In the not-too-distant past, folks who opted to forgo alcohol while out on the town had limited choices. Few venues offered much beyond soft drinks, club soda, or the bland virgin versions of classic cocktails.
My love of bubbly water began overseas with confusion over how to answer a waiter when asked, “Frizzante or naturale?” A bottle of bubbling mineral water arrived after I ventured a guess.
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On a culinary-inspired trip to New Orleans, I first encountered the powerful and historic drink called the Sazerac, at the aptly named Sazerac Bar in the Roosevelt Hotel. The memory lingered, and I discovered, to my surprise, that Nevada had numerous connections to this cocktail — or, at least, to its name, which appeared in almost a dozen saloons in Northern Nevada’s early days.
The best food and drink spots in Reno and the surrounding areas. Relish this carefully curated list of delicious local food and drink in Reno and throughout the region. Edible Reno-Tahoe’s team of culinary experts is proud to present this offering of Food and Drink in Reno, Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Northern Nevada, Northern California, and…
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We lost a local legend. Charlie Abowd — chef, restaurateur, philanthropist, and extraordinary member of the Carson City, Carson Valley, and Reno communities — passed away on Nov. 9. He was 73.