Food + Beverage

Through Trials & Ravioli

Casale’s recipe for being the oldest restaurant In Nevada includes family, candor Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks History & Herstory Casale’s, pronounced with an emphasis on the “e,” has always been a place for strong women, whether it was the late Mama Inez, Elvira’s daughter continuing the family legacy, or most recently 3-year-old Natalia, an honorary family member to the Casale clan and the head chef’s daughter. These women walk around with confidence...

Life + Culture

Surviving to Thrive

Danny Heinsohn celebrates 25 years after cancer diagnoses Article by Dan Eckles | Photography by Eric Marks In the spring of 1999, Danny Heinsohn’s world was pretty much like every other college senior about to graduate. He was excited to earn and receive his diploma. He was even a little more excited for an upcoming summer trip to Europe all while starting to think about the ‘real world’ and beginning a professional career. And then, his world got a little too real. About a week before...

Travel

Yosemite Year Round

An adventure for every season Article by Nora Heston Tarte Escape into the natural wilderness of Yosemite National Park. One of California’s premier physical wonders—and just a four-to-five hour jaunt from Reno—the rugged trails, streaming waterfalls, and vibrant rainbows make the outdoorsman’s paradise look like a scene straight out of a fairy tale. The landscapes here are ever changing, which makes slipping into a stay any time of year both adventurous and nuanced. You can visit when...

Health + Wellness

What's Your New Year's Resolution?

We caught up with locals to ask what promises they are making themselves this year Article by Britton Griffith The snow is falling, the temperature is dropping, and the holiday season is behind us. Let us ring in this new year with our ambitions, our passions, and our goals for 2025! Some of Reno’s favorite champions, leaders, and charismatic people are sharing their personal and professional resolutions with you. Ginger Martin “My resolution is to bring the community together through...

Finance + Legal Services

A Home for the Holidays

Building a family isn't one-size fits all Article by Nora Heston Tarte | Photography by Eric Marks Kent and Alyssa Van Horn always knew that they wanted to adopt, and they wanted to start the process before they pursued having biological children. Despite careful and determined planning, the Van Horns quickly learned that life doesn’t always unfold as you expected and so their plans for adoption shifted to becoming foster parents.  “We have the desire and the capacity to care for a child and...

Arts + Culture

A Doggone Good Time

Did your pet make the nice list this year? Article by Angela Rudolph The days are cold, the nights are filled with twinkling lights, and your furry friend’s tail is wagging as we feel the magic of the holiday season taking over. From photos with Santa (and a few of his companions) to leaning into the season of giving, there are several ways to celebrate the holidays around town with your pets. ‘Tis the season of giving Lights of Love from the Nevada Humane Society offers both a way to...

Food + Beverage

Of Family and Friends

Colin & Mary Beth Smith are building an empire, and a village Article by Erin Hana-Butros Meyering Who knew an empire smelled like freshly baked bread? The reality is, the Smith Family food and restaurant empire is built upon decades of, not only hard work in the catering and restaurant spaces, but also through a corporate career and business mindset. “While they love food - I really look at it as a business, not just a restaurant and that has made all the difference,” says MaryBeth...

Travel

Christmas on the Comstock

A Virginia City Tradition Article by Nora Heston Tarte The month of December is filled with cheery holiday fun and jolly events in Virginia City. As part of the month-long Christmas on the Comstock event, visitors will be transported not only back in time to the wood-planked sidewalks of the 1800s gold rush town, but also to a winter wonderland with holiday surprises around every corner.             “Our town changes overnight and becomes brightly decorated for the holidays,” says Todd...

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...