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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...