Viva el Aperitivo
Vermouth adds flavor and depth to both cocktails and food. Vermouth may be a fortified wine, but the beauty is in its simplicity. Bless the Spaniards and Italians for encouraging […]
Life is Sweet
Family-owned Italian bakery, Dolce Caffé, serves tasty treats. Tucked into Mayberry Landing in Reno is a sweet slice of Italy. Dolce Caffé — or Dolce to regulars — specializes in […]
Evolution of the Alturas
Reno’s oldest bar has found its sweet spot. How do you keep a bar in business for more than a century? Ask the folks at Alturas Bar at 1044 E. […]
Wander to The Wheyfarer
Reno cheese shop sells cut-to-order fromage from around the globe. During the pandemic, New Orleans-based pastry chef Amy Lemon found herself hunkering down with her parents in Reno. “I fell […]
Bee-ing Mindful
Protecting pollinators benefits the region, world, and future. When people mention the doom and gloom of the bee population dwindling, it’s important to pay attention. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, there […]
Plant Pruning Guide
When and why to prune and harvest locally in the growing season. While our vegetables, herbs, and fruits are growing throughout the season, gardeners often find themselves hesitant to prune […]
Cooking Up a Career
Commissary kitchens and cottage food permits help boost food entrepreneurs. Let’s state the obvious: Starting a business is hard, and there are unique challenges across industries. But when it comes […]
A Hardy Herd
Hailing from the Pyrenees, a distinctive French cattle breed now grazes in Fallon. As early as the 16th century, Gascon cattle — a rugged, gray-coated, horned breed — could be […]
Arts and Craft Beverages
Imbibe and create at these Reno-Tahoe businesses. What gets your creative juices flowing? A glass of wine or fancy mocktail might just do the trick. Across Reno-Tahoe, business owners are […]
Beyond the smoke
From floral to fruity, dive into the diverse world of mezcal. Often characterized as the scotch of tequila, mezcal — a distilled spirit made from the agave plant — is […]