Barista on Wheels
I Love You A Latte serves drinks from a converted horse trailer. After being raised by a wedding planner mother and working as both an event coordinator and a bartender, […]
Moving Toward Sustainability
Business changes make space for successful beer bars and breweries. Now’s not the first time in history that Reno-Tahoe has enjoyed a booming beer scene (see: Reno Brewing Co., circa […]
Cheers to More Beers
A variety of new breweries opens in Reno-Tahoe. Beer is the ultimate affordable luxury, the field leveler. No matter who you are, if you like beer, you’re a beer drinker. […]
Reno Retro-spective
Celebrating the resurgence of retro-style food and drink. Food lovers may have noticed a resurgence of retro-style finger foods and cocktails recently. Certain snacks and libations regale days of yore, […]
Beyond Salsa Verde
Sweet and sour tomatillos add depth to fall meals. While the word tomatillo means “little tomato” in Spanish, the tangy, green fruits are quite different from their popular cousins. Like […]
From Vietnam with Love
Sip of Saigon brings traditional flavors to Sparks. You could say cooking runs in Kate Huynh’s blood. Her great-grandfather was an executive chef, and her mother, a celebrated home cook, […]
Kiddos and Cock-a-doodle-dos
Local 4-H club focuses on healthy chickens and public outreach in the Sierra. When it comes to raising chickens, all members in a household can take part. Marie Fong is […]
Fine Feathered Friends
Discovering the joys and benefits of raising backyard chickens. Is it just a coincidence that the word chicken begins with chic, as in cool, fashionable, and popular? Based on recent […]
An Orange a Day …
Give citrus a starring role in wintertime drinks. Fresh and bright, citrus might initially present as summery … especially when it comes to cocktails. However, this versatile family of fruits […]
Curry in a hurry
Pink Elephant Kitchen’s Thai specialty brings summer color to winter dishes. Thai curry is an enigma. Many subtle ingredients that add up to a burst of exotic flavor can be […]