Weโve seen a resurgence of the espresso martini and other coffee cocktails over the last couple of years, thanks to bartenders and mixologists reinventing the basics when creating craft cocktails. Devin Stoll, director of business development for Southern Glazerโs Wine, Spirits and Beer of Northern Nevada in Reno, has witnessed the evolution of the coffee cocktail with a few modern twists.
In October 2025, the United States surpassed Japan as the world leader in cat cafรฉs, boasting more than 300 nationwide. Today, every state has one except Delaware and Alaska. Cat coffeehouses offer the best of kitties and cappuccinos with a cool, contemporary ambience that fosters community, connection, and animal well-being.
Itโs not just a food truck; itโs a career-readiness classroom on wheels. Thatโs how Lindsey Habtemicael, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadowsโ director of food services, describes the organizationโs workforce-readiness food truck, which was designed to teach lifelong career skills to teenagers.
What happens when two sets of like-minded, fit, and driven brothers cross paths in Reno? You get clean rivers, fresh produce, and a mentorship program thatโs improving the next generation.
A nonprofit provides dinners to at-risk and houseless youths. Most families are aware that qualifying students attending schools in the Washoe County School District receive two meals per school day, breakfast and lunch, on campus free of charge. But many of these children who live in low-income households still donโt have access to nutritious dinners…
Tucked into Mayberry Landing in Reno is a sweet slice of Italy. Dolce Caffรฉ โ or Dolce to regulars โ specializes in traditional Italian baked goods and inviting ambience.
While our vegetables, herbs, and fruits are growing throughout the season, gardeners often find themselves hesitant to prune or even harvest.
Vermouth may be a fortified wine, but the beauty is in its simplicity. Bless the Spaniards and Italians for encouraging drinking a higher-alcohol wine at lunchtime in order to encourage a healthy appetite.
As early as the 16th century, Gascon cattle โ a rugged, gray-coated, horned breed โ could be found grazing high in the Pyrenees mountain range of France. Hot summers, harsh snowy winters, and limited vegetation shaped the breed to handle tough conditions.
How do you keep a bar in business for more than a century? Ask the folks at Alturas Bar at 1044 E. Fourth St. in Reno. Since it first opened at its original location on East Second Street in 1915, generations of bartenders have been pouring libations for loyal patrons. But thatโs not to say it hasnโt evolved โ it has, slightly.