If you go to bars in Reno regularly, you have probably at one point seen a group of people, including the bartender, grab a tiny, paper-covered bottle by their teeth, tilt their…
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Art behind bars: A group exhibit at the decommissioned Nevada State Prison explores themes of incarceration
It’s searingly hot on the day Frances Melhop takes me into a tiny prison cell. We’re at the decommissioned Nevada State Prison in Carson City, and the concrete walls and floors have…
Brain freeze! A love letter to frozen cocktails
I am passionate about frozen cocktails in all their forms. From the Slurpee to the piña colada, the world is full of delicious cups of brain freeze—but what sets frozen drinks apart…
Taste of the town: New Midtown bars; a Mother’s Day picnic to go; and more!
Happenings Kentucky Derby fans: Get your fancy hats ready for a day of celebration at The Depot Craft Brewery and Distillery for their Churchill Downs VIP Experience, at noon, Saturday, May 4,…
Time in a barrel: A look at Chapel Tavern’s proprietary cocktail-aging system
In the competitive world of bars, there’s a constant search to find ingredients that can make an establishment shine, from house-made bitters and blends to one-of-a-kind whiskeys. The search for ways to…
Don’t fear the ‘girly’ drink: Why are we still gendering beverages in 2024?
I was out the other night and overheard a person say to the bartender, “I want that cocktail, but I don’t want it in that girls’ glass.” This request used to haunt…
Updating one’s compass: New Year’s advice from some of Reno’s finest barkeeps
At the start of every year, I like to look back at the previous year and take inventory of the person I was—and the relationship that person has with the person I…
Once you get a taste: Meet the owners of the new Mt. Rose Wine Co.
I often tell people that once you get a taste of Reno, it’s hard not to want that full bottle. Among the people who exemplify this are the owners of Reno’s newest…