Chef Colin Smith, co-owner of Roundabout Catering and chef at Rancharrah in Reno in partnership with Toll Brothers, demonstrates a delicious roasted chicken and squash risotto dish.   ..read more

The dining industry continues to battle the pandemic in California. According to a FactSheet by the California Budget & Policy Center,  full and limited-service restaurants are among some of the most affected by Covid-19, with 654,400 and 699,842 jobs being affected by closures and business reductions. Up to 70 percent of the state’s population has been affected by the recent order to postpone the reopening of bars and restaurants. Now, with cities like San Franciso cautiously preparing for the reopening of indoor dining, restaurant owners and managers must turn their ..read more

MudPot Mud Mask. Photo by Black Rock Mud   Whether you’re Battle Born-and-raised, Nevadan at heart, or consider The Silver State your home away from home, one thing’s for sure: Our home state is an inspiring place. It’s a land full of originals, which is especially true when it comes to the artisans who keep our favorite shops, boutiques, and markets stocked with homegrown delights and handcrafted wares. Jump to the top of everyone’s “Favorite Gift Giver” list with this Silver State shopping guide, chock-full of goodies and experiences that can only be found or experienced right here in ..read more

There is something indescribably delicious about the vibrant taste of freshly picked vegetables. This year we witnessed a renewed and robust interest in growing healthy food at home. An unprecedented number of people started or expanded their home gardens, with a spring/summer rush on garden supplies. Many discovered the joys and benefits of home gardening, enjoying freshly picked veggies bursting with flavor and nutrition and free from pesticides and pathogens. The challenges that often come with outdoor gardening — the time investment and hard work, the dirty process, critters and pests that ..read more

Written by Natasha Bourlin Cresting the Sierra from any direction, Elysian fields carpet a valley encircled by staggering, craggy alpine peaks. Within this agriculturally driven valley resides a multitude of charming shops and eateries proudly proffering locally sourced products with a smile. Aerial view of the Carson Valley. Photo by Ewasko   Restaurants reside in historic structures, while quaint bars invite stories to be told over spirits distilled nearby. Hundreds of years of history here still feel palpable and remain quite explorable. This Xanadu of sorts is the exquisite Carson Va ..read more

ER at McCarran NW, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, now open Written by Jamii Uboldi, APR, Director, Marketing & Communications, Northern Nevada Medical Center & Group   To meet the needs of the growing community, Northern Nevada Medical Center has opened a freestanding emergency department (FED), or ER, at McCarran NW. Located at 10290 N. McCarran Blvd. in Reno, next to Staples and Discount Tire. It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The 10,884-square-foot facility will primarily serve walk-in patients and is supported by local EMS provider REMSA. "Our new ..read more

Reno Garlic Festival goes online with free year-long course. Written by Claire McArthur Photos courtesy of Reno Food Systems   Though the much-loved Reno Garlic Festival was cancelled this summer due to the pandemic, the event organizers want to make sure there is no shortage of garlic-fueled fun in your future.   A garlic bulb ready to be harvested. Photo by Rachelle Le Rude   This October, Reno Food Systems and Be the Change Project kicked off a year-long online (and free!) course teaching Reno-Tahoe gardeners of all skill levels everything they need to know about planting ga ..read more

How Raley’s O-N-E Market in Truckee is revolutionizing grocery shopping Written by Natasha Bourlin Photos by Connie Saint   Have you ever wished a grocery store could help you on your wellness journey? This nearly mythical scenario is now the norm at the new Raley’s O-N-E Market in Truckee.   A first-of-its-kind store for the notable grocery chain, the acronym in its moniker stands for “Organics – Nutrition – Education,” the three brand pillars on which the market concept was structured. Shelves and bins are stocked with highly curated products, all of which are fresh, nutritious, o ..read more

Written by Claire McArthur   With balmy summer temperatures and social distancing still hanging around, it’s an ideal time to dine al fresco in Reno-Tahoe. From lakefront piers to cozy flora-filled patios, enjoy a range of cuisines while reveling in the fact that you’re finally not the one cooking! Here, we’ve rounded up some can’t-miss spots for dining outdoors in our area. But most importantly, don’t forget to show your support, whether monetarily or with kind words, for the industry that’s been hit so hard by our current circumstances.   West Shore Café and Inn   West Shore C ..read more

Local woman documents the Nevada vine story Written by Kymberly Drake In recent years, Nevada’s winemaking industry has gone from being the experimental hobby of a few adventuresome hobbyists to a thriving industry whose practitioners — from passionate grape growers to winemakers producing and selling award-winning vintages in tasting rooms — increase in number almost daily. In fact, the captivating history behind this industry in Nevada, as well as stories about the events and dynamic people working in the state’s burgeoning winemaking industry are told in an online winemaking trade publicati ..read more