New openings and local expansions continue to bring fresh energy to the Reno-Tahoe food-and-drink community during this festive season. Lean into holiday comforts and time-honored traditions with feature stories that explore the history of hot chocolate and how it’s enjoyed around the world, trace the roots of tamales, and step inside a beloved local Christmas celebration. This week also brings a full calendar of festive gatherings, special dinners, and seasonal events to enjoy close to home. |
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Catch up on the latest news from our local food-and-drink scene. |
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DECK THE HALLS written by Sharon Honig-Bear | photo reprinted with permission from The Prospectors’ Club of Reno, Nevada, by Guy Clifton (2014) The Prospectors’ Club in Reno has served many purposes since its founding in 1947 — a men’s-only private club, a bastion for the town’s movers and shakers, a group adjusting to modern times when it began admitting women. And through all the changes, one tradition has endured (making it fun to write about): its lavish Christmas parties. |
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A WARM CUP OF COMFORT written and photographed by Tami Chu Maybe, like me, you grew up with the flavor pack of hot chocolate by some national brand, six to a box, ready to be stirred into hot water or (for a creamy variation) hot milk. Hot chocolate symbolized cold weather — in the Midwest of my youth, snow days were a real thing — and toes toasted over the floor heater. |
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SHUCK LIKE A PRO written by Heidi Bethel | photos by Michelle Chism, Sierra Gold Seafood There’s nothing quite like the briny, refreshing bite of a freshly shucked oyster. But if you’ve ever wrestled with one at home, you know they can be intimidating. The truth is, with the right tools and a few pro tips, oysters are easier to prepare than you think, and they’re one of the most nutrient-packed foods you can put on your plate. |
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SLOW-COOKED LUXURY written by Erik Jimenez | photo by Lou Manna For countless families across our community, tamales hold special meaning, especially around the holidays. Often made in batches of a hundred or more, tamales are a family endeavor, one in which parents, grandparents, and children form an assembly line, folding packets of delicate corn husks filled with masa, tender meats, and chile sauce. |
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Looking for something to do this week? Here are a few local happenings to consider. |
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