Life + Culture

Inheriting Cancer

Mara Langer's grandmother and mother had it, she beat it twice Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Amber Ezell, Ezell Images For Mara Langer, breast cancer was a family story — but she was determined to change the ending. Mara lost her grandmother to breast cancer. Then, at age 16, after watching her mother fight it for years too, she saw her mom lose that same battle. Given her family history, Langer, now 57, knew a breast cancer diagnosis could very well be in her future. She knew the...

Wellness

Stop Scrolling, Start Living

Tips from ADHD Life Coach Christine Kaplan on staying focused Article and Photography by Angela Rudolph Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in the U.S. is on the rise.  According to the Centers for Disease and Control and prevention (CDC), about 7 million or 11.4% of U.S. children, and 15.5 million adults were diagnosed with ADHD in 2022. Christine Kaplan, MSW, is an ADHD and Anxiety Life Coach and former therapist who uses goal-focused strategies to help her clients with...

Food + Beverage

Eggs Benedict Bliss

Eight Spots Serving (And Slaying) the Beloved Brunch Classic Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks Eggs Benedict might just be the pinnacle of brunch excellence. A perfectly poached egg perched on a toasted base, smothered in decadent hollandaise—it’s rich, balanced, and deeply satisfying. If you’re a stranger to the bene… know that while the typical hollandaise is an emulsion of egg yolks, butter, and lemon juice, its bases are endless. And the iconic dish has...

Food + Beverage

Introducing The Mexican Steakhouse

TORO BRAVO serves a creative menu Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks There aren’t many places in Reno that can boast a juicy burger, slow-braised pork, a tiger prawn tamale, and romesco-smothered, roasted cauliflower. Add a beautiful dining room, kind and knowledgeable waitstaff, and a patio overlooking the Truckee River? Nothing competes. TORO BRAVO recently took over the old Smith and River spot on 1st Street, and before that the space was filled by Campo, a...

Travel

Will Travel For Food

A Foodie’s Guide to Seattle Article by Nora Heston Tarte Food tourism is so popular that 95% of travelers across the world can be classified as food travelers. Just think—regardless of where you visit, you’ve likely embarked on a culinary tour of some sort. Whether it was self-guided or part of a larger operation, the goal of eating local while traveling the world has not only taken over, some people are traveling solely for the purpose of eating. And, you don’t have to leave the U.S. behind...

Arts + Culture

The Riverfront

Grandpa Wabbit plays for all Reno's creatures down by the river Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Willis Bretz If you walk along the riverfront in downtown Reno on a sunny afternoon, you might hear the gentle strum of a banjo floating through the air. Follow the sound, and you’re likely to find Robert Biggs — 76 years old, with a twinkle in his eye and a lifetime of stories tucked between the verses of the folk songs he plays for strangers and wildlife alike. “I used to play from...

Arts + Culture

Racing in Style

Chris Grant traded motocross racing for RC ownership Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Willis Bretz Five years ago, the Grant family couldn’t tell a servo from a shock tower. But a spontaneous trip for a Christmas gift sparked a curiosity that’s since snowballed into a full-blown passion. Today, they’re not just hobbyists — they own a racetrack, run a hobby shop, and crisscross the country chasing podium finishes and adrenaline. What started as leisurely spare-time fun has become a...

Arts + Culture

Fashion in the Sky

Hot air balloons show off at the Great Reno Balloon Race Sept. 5-7 Photography by Willis Bretz The Great Reno Balloon Race is headed back to Rancho San Rafael Regional Park. The celebrated annual event features three main components comprised of expertly crafted vessels designed to take to the sky with a burst of color and style. First up is the Glow Show, a choreographed spectacle featuring vibrant hot air balloons performing for the crowd by breathing fire into the large fabric envelopes in...

Travel

Autumn Vibrance

Discover fall colors in Plumas County Article by Nora Heston Tarte There’s no doubt that Reno offers a balanced way of life, one that combines the tranquility of the great outdoors with an exciting city buzz, but sometimes it’s nice to really get away and adopt a slower pace. Just two hours from the Biggest Little City, Plumas County provides just that. And while any time of year is a good time to visit, autumn offers cooler weather, scarce crowds, and ever-changing fall colors. Most of the...

Arts + Culture

Chasing the River

Lonnie Zarem's artwork will be featured at RTIA Sept. 11-14 Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Melody Ricketts This September, as the doors open to the Reno Tahoe International Art Show (RTIA), visitors will be greeted not just by art, but by movement, color, and a deep sense of place.  This is thanks to “Chasing the Truckee,” an incredible installation by Nevada-based encaustic artist Lonnie Zarem, whose bold, expressionist style will open the fair with a tribute to the region’s river. ...