I recently started an office job and now get to experience the joy of a lunch hour. While this concept might not thrill everyone, for me, it’s an opportunity to explore an…
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Sparks plugs: Korean fried chicken, pupusas and a Vietnamese bun bowl—yum!
Most people in Reno have at some point heard the adage, “Reno: It’s so close to hell, you can see Sparks!” The Reno area has seen a lot of shifts in the…
Taste of the town: Reno Food & Drink Week, Food Truck fridays and more!
Happenings The fifth annual Reno Food & Drink Week, a yearly celebration of the Reno area’s eclectic food and drink scene, takes place June 3-14. Participating food and beverage establishments will offer…
Snacks to share: Cheesy bruschetta, chorizo queso and yellowfin ahi ceviche!
As a food writer, I’m no stranger to solo dining experiences. It originally took a bit of courage to ask for a table for one. Oftentimes, I sat at a bar seat…
April cravings: Bibimbap, expert French onion soup and a burrito with fries as a filling!
For this column, I typically try to find a common thread that connects the best three dishes I’ve eaten in the last month. Sometimes it’s an ingredient that each dish shares; other…
Taste of the town: Pasta La Vista, Perenn Grocery and more!
Openings The Foodshed Cafe was scheduled to re-open Monday, April 1, inside the Great Basin Community Food Co-op at 240 Court St., in Reno. The café, previously open from 2017 to 2020,…
The people behind the pies: Three local pizza purveyors talk about what drives them
Pizza. We Americans consume about 3 billion pies per year, according to the National Association of Pizzeria Operators. That is more than 8 million per day, or a staggering 350 slices per…
Choose cheese: Old-school lasagna, modern pizza and gooey German comfort can help you get through the rest of winter
March is a weird month. Taxes are being calculated; the days are getting longer; there’s that sudden and intense urge to declutter; and, of course, there’s the decision on whether to retire…
Reasons to resist being a winter couch potato: Fettuccine carbonara, a lemon picatta meatball and standout casino sushi!
There’s something luxurious about going out for a nice meal during the winter. The process of making a reservation, exchanging cozy sweats for a smart outfit, and resisting the urge to just…
Taste of the town: Brew Haha, craft beverage passport, a new French bistro in Truckee, and more!
Happenings Brew HaHa, the Sierra Arts Foundation’s largest annual fundraiser, is taking place Friday, Feb. 2, at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks from 7 to 11 p.m. The event will feature…