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Summer’s heating up, and so is our local food-and-drink scene. From a $9 million lodge opening in Truckee to new legislation reshaping Nevada’s dining and imbibing landscape, there’s no shortage of noteworthy news across our region.
 
We’re also exploring the vibrant stories, traditions, and tastes that help define Nevada’s culinary identity. Discover the powerful memories tied to the aromas of a Latino kitchen, dive into a quest to define our state’s signature cuisine, and get tips for preserving your latest fishing haul.
 
Plus, enjoy a trio of bold summer recipes and a roundup of can’t-miss local happenings to savor the season in full.
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Catch up on the latest happenings in our local food-and-drink scene.
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KEY INGREDIENTS
written and photographed by Claudia Cruz
 
Ever walked into the home of a Latino friend and had your nose perk up at the complex aroma coming from the kitchen? After having your first bite, did you ask for the recipe?
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SILVER STATE CUISINE DEFINED
written by Engrid Barnett | photos by Lou Manna
 
I am at the Flag Store Sign & Banner in Sparks, wading through a sea of colorful Nevada T-shirts, memorabilia, and flags to get an answer to this question: Does Nevada have a definitive cuisine?
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FISH PRESERVES
written by Natasha Bourlin | illustration by Kristine Toward
 
Northern Nevada is a haven for freshwater fishing. Myriad lakes and rivers teem with trout ready to be caught then released or taken home to eat.
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Looking for something to do this week? Here are a few local happenings to consider.
Experience rip-roarin’, boot-stompin’, jaw-droppin’ PRCA action at the Reno Rodeo through June 28. Learn baker’s tips and tricks to making the perfect summer watermelon cake to bring to all your upcoming picnics at Batch Cupcakery’s Summer Cake Decorating Class on June 25. Enjoy live music, local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, and a wide variety of artisan vendors at Truckee Thursdays. Indulge in fine wine paired with delicious plates at the Anthony’s Chophouse Winemaker Dinner featuring Joseph Phelps Vineyards on June 26. Learn the origin of the Icky IPA, its iconic logo, and the history of the Great Basin Brewing Company from Tom Young at the Nevada Museum of Art’s The Birth of Icky IPA on June 27. Welcome summer and support Achieve Tahoe at its second annual Summer Wine Tasting on June 27.
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