The Art of Tequila Tasting

Certified expert Javier Gil shares the spirit’s intricacies. With an infectious smile and indisputable charisma, Javier Gil warmly invites me into his home to discuss the fascinating world of tequila. […]
What is the Future of Local Farming?

A look at the challenges and triumphs of growing food in Reno-Tahoe. Farmers and ranchers face abundant challenges within their industry. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s 2022 Census […]
Riverside Bar

Locals convert garage into wine-tasting venue. There’s no place like home — or, rather, there’s no wine bar like Monique Moultrie’s home. Set in the old Powning District in Reno, […]
Break the Barbecue Mold

Get out of your grill rut with these creative ideas from area chefs. Barbecue. For most of us, the very word means summer. Nothing quite beats the aroma, appearance, and […]
But First, Breakfast

Healthy homemade meals fuel Reno physician, Bayo Curry-Winchell. Growing up in Reno, Dr. Bayo Curry-Winchell never missed breakfast. Her father, Bill Curry, a three-war veteran-turned-special-education-teacher, made sure of it. “Breakfast […]
Cornering the Market

Health district’s Grab Healthy program seeks growth in 2023. A program aimed at bolstering access to healthy foods for residents in underserved communities is primed for growth this winter. Over […]
Crafting change

Local brewers discuss current trends and future industry potential. Despite an economically disruptive pandemic and lingering supply chain challenges, beer still is booming in Reno-Tahoe and beyond. American craft brewer […]
Leading by example

South Lake Tahoe mayor mixes it up with veggies and tofu on the smoker. Meat-and-potatoes-type dishes fueled Devin Middlebrook’s outdoor adventures while growing up in South Lake Tahoe. Now, the […]
The Feel-Good Kitchen

How to run an eco-friendly restaurant. The food we eat accounts for 25 percent of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, says The Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good program. Through cultivation […]
Big Flavors and Big Plans

See what’s brewing at Revision Brewing Co. in Sparks. Located in a sprawling 30,000-square-foot building in Sparks, Revision Brewing Co. has brewed award-winning, hop-forward beers since 2017. The second nationally […]