Life + Culture

Reno’s Restless Past

Inside the Legends, Landmarks, and Lives Shaping the City’s History Article by Brianna Soloski Reno’s history is woven tightly into the city’s identity. A quick Google search will reveal a community shaped by restless pioneers, geothermal energy beneath our feet, and decades of tales told of the mansions along the Truckee River.   Whether you believe in ghosts or simply love a good story, Reno’s supernatural lore offers a unique entry into understanding the Biggest Little City’s past. The...

Food + Beverage

Garden to Table

Dr. Chelsea Dean finds serenity in her home garden Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Melody Ricketts For local dentist Dr. Chelsea Dean, growing food at home began with a childhood memory. As a little girl, Dean often stayed with her Aunt Gayle, whose backyard held the kind of garden childhood memories are made of. Each evening, her aunt would hand her a bowl and send her to gather ingredients for dinner. “I would walk through the cutest picket fence to a beautifully overgrown garden,”...

Food + Beverage

The Tasty Tradition Behind Reno’s Middle Eastern Cuisine

From shawarma to baklava, savor comforting flavors, traditions, and stories Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks Fall has a way of making us crave food that feels like a hug: warm spices, hearty flavors, pillowy bread, perhaps something savory tucked into a pita. Whether Middle Eastern food is already part of your comfort-food rotation or you are feeling brave enough to order something unfamiliar, Reno has plenty of delicious places to start exploring. And it is...

Food + Beverage

Where Wine Grows

Nevada's next agricultural chapter comes from the vines Article by Liza Belka When most people picture wine country, Nevada probably isn't the first place that comes to mind. Our state is known for sagebrush, high desert, and endless stretches of open land, not necessarily rolling vineyards. Yet across Northern Nevada, researchers, growers, and winemakers are proving that wine grapes don't just survive here. They have potential to thrive. "Wine grapes are an incredibly sustainable crop,"...

Food + Beverage

Middle Eastern Kitchen

From our kitchen to yours, these recipes celebrate the people and flavors that bring us together Article by Erin Hanna-Butros Meyering | Photography by Eric Marks The best recipes often begin with someone standing beside you in the kitchen, teaching you how much garlic is enough, when the onions are perfectly golden, or what the finished dish should look like. For my husband, Michael Hanna-Butros Meyering, those lessons came from his mother and grandmother in Egypt. These recipes are more...

Travel

Dining Out (Of Town)

Realize your foodie dreams in San Francisco Article by Nora Heston Tarte Filled with Michelin-starred restaurants, ethnic cuisine, and ballpark favorites, San Francisco is overflowing with restaurants worth our time. And while the city has plenty to offer across interests, you could reasonably enjoy an entire weekend (or more) focused solely on food. Italian dining If you favor Italian, you won’t be disappointed in San Francisco’s offerings. While North Beach is obviously revered for its...

Home + Design

Get Cozy this Autumn

A seasonal outdoor refresh may be all your home needs Article by Megan Downs As autumn arrives, we wake up to that first hint of crispness in the air and pull our cozy sweaters out of the back of the closet. But, just like our wardrobes, our porches and outdoor spaces deserve a seasonal refresh too. Welcome the changing season and prepare to embrace cozier moments with some simple tips from Joanna Branzell, founder and CEO of Joanna Branzell Interior Design. You don’t need a large budget or...

Arts + Culture

Threads of Tradition

Numaga Indian Days celebrates Sept. 4-6 at the Hungry Valley Powwow Grounds Article by Liza Belka | Photography by Willis Bretz For first-time visitors, the vibrant colors, intricate beadwork, and rhythmic drumbeats of a powwow are unforgettable. But to those stepping into the arena, every feather, stitch, and step carries a story. Each Labor Day weekend, the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony welcomes the public to Numaga Indian Days, a free celebration honoring Indigenous culture through powwow...

Style + Beauty

In Transition

Move your style seamlessly from summer to fall Photography by Melody Ricketts Previous page: Proenza Schouler WL Trench $995 Proenza Schouler Bag $2,290 Nili Lotan Denim $420 This page:  Sablyn Sweater $430 Nili Lotan Blazer $1,290 TWP Trouser $495 Proenza Schouler Bag $1,690 Opposite: Nili Lotan Isabella Silk Cami $320 BMB Belt $230 aligrace Vintage Levi's $388 Nili Lotan Leather Jacket $2,880 Rachel Comey Gold Heel $695 Liffner Leather Clutch $495     This page:  Maria...

Home + Design

Past, Present, & Future

Sometimes a home remodel means more than a fresh design Article by Shelby Rockers | Photography by TourDSpace of Reno/Tahoe It started as many meaningful transformations do, with a simple decision: it was time for a change. After 21 years in her home, Alice wasn’t just looking for an upgrade—she was ready to create something that finally felt like her own. The finishes in the home were original, chosen long ago and Alice wanted to create a space that felt more personal. For a few years, she...