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There’s a lot happening across the Reno-Tahoe food-and-drink community, and this week’s updates capture a snapshot of the region’s momentum.
 
We’re also highlighting stories that dig deeper into the character of our region — from quail habitat and upland hunting traditions to the multigenerational legacy of Mark Fore and Strike, the innovative food-truck classroom shaping local teens, and the family behind Washoe Valley Wagyu.
 
Finally, don’t miss the lineup of seasonal events, from wine dinners and festive soirées to holiday markets and the return of the beloved Polar Express.
 
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Catch up on the latest news from our local food-and-drink scene.
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QUAIL QUEST
written by Claire McArthur | photo by Tom Rassuchine
 
From the thicketed banks of the Truckee River to the meandering alpine creeks atop Mount Rose, plump, ground-dwelling quail skitter about in search of seeds and insects. In the Reno-Tahoe region, hunters search for two types of this upland game bird — the mountain quail and the California quail, also called the valley quail. Both quail varieties reside near water sources with vegetation for protection.
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RIGHT ON TARGET
written by Natasha Bourlin | photo by Lou Manna
 
Four generations have kept Mark Fore and Strike in Reno thriving since it opened 63 years ago. Long a staple store for local sportsmen, the secret to its success is, in fact, that it has no secrets.
 
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CAREERS ON WHEELS
written by Nora Heston Tarte | photo by Shaun Hunter
 
It’s not just a food truck; it’s a career-readiness classroom on wheels. That’s how Lindsey Habtemicael, Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows’ director of food services, describes the organization’s workforce-readiness food truck, which was designed to teach lifelong career skills to teenagers.
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WASHOE VALLEY WAGYU
written by Claire McArthur | photo courtesy of Watershed Ranch
 
Nick Colonna has worn a lot of different hats in his lifetime — psychology student, stockbroker, mountain guide, metal fabricator, and, now, rancher. During the pandemic, as Colonna and his family watched grocery shelves empty in their small town of Loomis, Calif., the insecurity of our food system was laid bare.
 
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