Happenings Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe began offering afternoon tea in late November in its Osteria Sierra restaurant. Tea service includes scones and pastries by executive pastry chef Sahid Khan, including a lemon…
Category: Food
A tropical labor of love: Welcome to Reno’s new tiki bar, Pele Utu
I have been to many bars that call themselves tiki bars, and I have been to real tiki bars. A palpable difference exists between a bar serving tropical drinks with goofy stuff…
Character clues: The legs that form when you swirl can tell you a lot about a wine
When we are given a glass of wine, we give it a swirl. Swirling a glass of wine is fun. I love watching the colors change as the light bounces off the…
What should I bring? Local booze recommendations for every Thanksgiving need
Once upon a time, I worked in retail alcohol, and I loved this time of year. Sharing my recommendations on what drinks to bring to friends and loved ones for celebrations is…
Taste of the town: A chocolate wonderland, organic sourdough and more!
Happenings The Grand Sierra Resort’s Fantasies in Chocolate event takes place at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., in Reno. The event’s theme this…
Sip, shop and stroll: The Reno Wine Walk takes place monthly—and sometimes, attendees dress like pirates
On the third Saturday of each month, the Riverwalk Merchants Association in Reno invites you to take a stroll along the Truckee River and neighboring streets while sipping wine. What’s not to…
Taste of the town: Spaghetti in the street, breakfast in Fernley, and more!
Happenings The 42nd Annual Great Italian Festival takes place Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 12 and 13, at The ROW in downtown Reno, celebrating Italian cultures and traditions with a sauce-cooking contest, an…
Oktoberfest in Reno: Three places where you can get your wurst and stein on this festive season
Reno embraces its diverse cultural heritage with enthusiasm—and Oktoberfest celebrations are no exception. Oktoberfest, an annual festival in Munich, Germany, held over several weeks at the beginning of fall, originated in 1810….
Secrets to success: In Parlay 6 Brewing Co.’s first five months, it’s used a range of strategies to build its brand
In 2023, U.S. consumers bought more than 173 million barrels of beer, and 24.7% of that was craft beer, according to the Brewers Association, the national trade organization. Down in the heart…
Wine train: A historic V&T Railroad passenger car doubles as a tasting room in motion
All aboard—and cheers! I know that isn’t the traditional call made by a train conductor, but I hope to hear it one day soon on the Virginia and Truckee Railway’s wine train,…