Health + Wellness

Coppes Cares

The Renown MD talks patients, teaching, and curing cancer Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Mary Claire Boucher It’s been a roundabout path that’s brought Max Coppes to northern Nevada. He was born in the Netherlands. There were school stops in Spain and France growing up. He served a year in the Dutch Air Force as a young physician, but being around pilots wasn’t a long-term motivator.             In 1988, the good doctor made the trek to North America for a job at the children’s...

Shopping

Simply seren

Discover refined, classic, and stunning pieces Article and Photography by Angela Rudolph Stephanie Hulka Burnett embraces a quality-over-quantity mindset when curating of clothing. Her lifestyle boutique, seren, the word for “star” in Welsh, offers carefully cultivated clothing pieces, accessories, and luxe products to create approachable style and inviting spaces. Nestled among the shops at the Village at Rancharrah, seren opened in March 2024. Retail has long been a passion of Burnett’s...

Life + Culture

Are You Kinder Than a 5th Grader?

Jason Candler proves we can change the world with our spare change Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Eric Marks “People should realize the impact they have on the world,” says Jason Candler, author of The 5 Dollar Difference , a motivational speaker, and president of Jason Candler & Associates American Family Insurance. That’s what inspired him to write his self-published book about spreading kindness and helping others.             The idea was originally inspired by a class of...

Food + Beverage

Reno Uncorked

Discover the local wine scene Article by Nora Heston Tarte ‘Tis the season to dive into your favorite bottles and explore new vinos. But wine in Nevada? Well, of course. Local legislature (more than climate) is responsible for the lack of vineyards in the region, but that hasn’t stopped the biggest little city from creating a robust wine scene embraced by local vinophiles.             Reno boasts a collection of curated wine bars each with their own style. And, quite honesty, we’re frequent...

Food + Beverage

What is the Best Local Dining Location?

Reno locals spill the beans on where they most like to eat Article by Britton Griffith What better time to fall in love with a local eatery than autumn? As cooler temperatures arrive, put these cozy and yummy places on your must-eat list. With so many delicious options to choose from, keep it Reno and take a bite from spots with long histories, a variety of menus, and incredible staff to make you want to return as a regular all season long. "Our favorite place to eat in Reno is Johnny’s...

Food + Beverage

Ground to Glass

Frey Ranch co-founders share their favorite American Whiskey cocktails for fall Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Eric Marks, Frey Photography Colby and Ashley Frey, the power couple behind the Frey Ranch Distillery brand, are no strangers to farming. Colby’s family has been tilling land in Northern Nevada since 1854 (before Nevada was even a state) and Frey Ranch started whiskey production in 2014, which means the brand is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, and...

Food + Beverage

From Charlie's Home to Your Stomach

Charlie Palmer shares recipes from his kitchen and wines from his vineyard Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering “The Reno-Tahoe area may be a smaller town, but the food scene is percolating!” Chef Charlie Palmer explains. Although he spends his hours consulting (currently) 14 bars and restaurants, he’s spent quite a bit of time in the Biggest Little City as his restaurant rolodex includes Charlie Palmer Steak, which opened inside the Grand Sierra Resort in 2007.   Mr. Palmer, and after...

Food + Beverage

Dynamic, Delicious Dining

La Condesa fuses Mexican art and flavor Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks When you walk into La Condesa, it feels as if you’re walking into a vibrant neighborhood gathering… great music, beautiful space adored with clever art, and a room full of engaged people with colorful food and drink. What it promises is exactly what owners Sergio Romero and Cesar Perez intended when they opened in March 2022—to model the La Condesa area in the southwest of central Mexico...

Home + Design

The Evolution of Reno Architecture

A Blend of Tradition and Modernity Article by Liza Belka Reno boasts a rich architectural history that mirrors its dynamic cultural evolution. From its origins as a small railroad town to its current status as a bustling city, Reno’s architecture reflects its history of growth, adaptation, and innovation. This month, we explore Reno's architectural journey through insights from local experts. Reno’s architectural identity began taking shape with the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad...

Arts + Culture

Bars & Broadway

Broadway at the Bars combines food and art Article by Nora Heston Tarte What goes together better than a high-quality, star-studded Broadway show and a perfectly themed (and delicious) craft cocktail from a local restaurant? Yeah, we don’t know either. The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts has announced its lineup for the 2024-2025 Broadway Comes to Reno series (if you don’t have tickets yet, visit www.pioneercenter.com). And while the theater plays shows like Some Like it Hot and ...