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Kitchen to Dining Room: Flooring That Connects the Heart of the Home
The kitchen and dining room often are the most-used spaces in the home, a place where families gather, friends are welcomed, and daily life unfolds. Connecting these two spaces with the right flooring can enhance flow, boost visual appeal, and create a warm, cohesive atmosphere. If you’re renovating or updating your interior home space, here…
Gold Country Getaway: A Culinary Journey Through California’s Historic Mining Towns
Sol-Up may have gotten its start as a solar-only company, but since its inception in 2009, the company’s mission has expanded.
Sharing Tasty Stories Through FoodNotes*
Have you ever wondered why it’s called pico de gallo? Or tacos al pastor? Do you know how to turn honey into alcohol? Maybe you’ve looked at a huge pile of rice and thought, “It would be so much easier to eat this with my hands.” Well, we thought that too! When a small team…
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Parlay 6 Brewing Co. + Lead Dog Brewing Co.
Parlay 6 Brewing Co. in Reno owners recently acquired a majority stake in Lead Dog Brewing Co. in Reno, taking over the brand’s day-to-day operations. However, it’s not a complete taproom takeover. Lead Dog ownership will remain active in the brand’s ongoing development and long-term planning. While the business is changing behind the scenes, customers shouldn’t expect a shift in the brewery experience. Beers from Parlay 6, Lead Dog, and Battle Born will be available at all locations, but the overall vibe and culture of each space will stay the same.
Fortune Palace
Fortune Palace is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026. The restaurant is offering 10% off of orders over $75 and 15% off orders over $150 to commemorate the occasion (drinks not included). The family-owned restaurant has been a favorite in Sparks for years, landing on various Best Of lists and receiving other media recognition over the years.
Tessie’s Cocktails & Chords
Leaders at Caesar’s Republic Lake Tahoe are working on phase two of the property’s $200 million renovation, including several beverage concepts set to open in summer 2026. Amongst those plans is Tessie’s Cocktails & Chords, a casino floor bar that will not only pay homage to Lake Tahoe’s resident loch ness monster but also feature live music, an elevated craft cocktail program, and extensive wine and beer list.
Tessie’s marks the second partnership between Caesar’s Entertainment and Clique Hospitality, with the first being a yacht rock speakeasy in Las Vegas named Caspian’s Cocktails and Caviar.
Additional bars coming to the Lake Tahoe resort include Alto Bar, Bar Centro, Celeste’s, and a new home for Dueling Pianos.
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A Celebrated Union
Last fall, I tied the knot with the love of my life. Our love story was 25 years in the making. We met in the fall of 1999 in a San Francisco bar.
2025 Reno-Tahoe Area Plant & Seedling Sales
Herbs, vegetables, flowers, and tomatoes — spice up your garden this summer with all of these and more at plant and seedling sales throughout the Reno-Tahoe region.
Essential Tips for Your Big Day
What’s in, and what’s not, for weddings in 2025. You’re engaged, and now it’s time to plan the most enchanting day of your life. Where to even begin? To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of tips and trends from our area’s top wedding venues, food purveyors, and other vital vendors to…