THE SPICY PICKLE DELI IN SOUTH RENO

The Spicy Pickle Deli, at 5210 Longley Lane in South Reno, is not a local invention, but part of a Colorado chain.  Other locations can be found in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as in Oregon, Montana, South Dakota and Texas.  But The Spicy Pickle was new and unfamiliar to my family, so we opted to make it a lunch destination. The extensive menu at The Spicy Pickle includes specialty sandwiches, build-your-own deli sandwiches, panini,...

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND IGT MUSIC FROM SOUTH RENO

Merry Christmas ... Joy and PEACE to one and all at this beautiful time of the year.I have been busy with my family but want to share something special and fun that my husband put together.  He is a composer and sound designer at IGT (International Game Technology) in South Reno — the reason we moved to this area.He loves his job and this is a cool video featuring highlights of his work in 2011.  We look forward to much more fun and creativity in South Re...

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THE RENO STAR COSMIC THISTLE

South Reno has a new piece of public art.  The Reno Star Cosmic Thistle was made from repurposed, salvaged steel from the City of Reno and was designed to resemble high desert plants found in the Great Basin region of Northern Nevada.  It was originally seen on the Burning Man Playa in the Black Rock Desert. http://galleries.burningman.com/photos/wolfram/wolfram.45451?owner=wolframIt now stands on the northwest corner of South Virginia...

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ASIAN PARADISE NOW OPEN IN SOUTH RENO

Asian Paradise has opened at 1131 Steamboat Pkwy., Suite 820, in South Reno's Damonte Ranch area.  The restaurant has an interesting Asian fusion menu, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai dishes.  You can dine-in, get take-out or they will deliver, within three miles, on orders of $25 and up. I don't remember what was in this storefront prior to Asian Paradise.  (It's between the Subway sandwich shop and the Vino 100...

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HISTORY FOR THE HOLIDAYS AT NEVADA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Since I've lately been on a Reno history kick, I was pleased that the Nevada Historical Society hosted a free admission day, with a "History For The Holidays" theme, this past Saturday.  The society is located at 1650 N. Virignia St., just past University of Nevada, Reno's Fleischmann Planetarium.  Open Wednesday through Saturday, Nevada Historical Society admission is usually just $4 for adults; free for museum members or children...

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RENO TOWN MALL AND DOWNTOWN RENO'S SHOPPING LORE

In my last blog post (Nov. 28, 2012 —SHOPPERS SQUARE: A REMNANT OF SOUTH RENO'S PAST), I explored the quaint Shoppers Square at South Virginia Street and East Plumb Lane.  It was startling to think that this area was once considered "South Reno" and that this had been a major shopping center before the days of Meadowood Mall and The Summit. And I also began to wonder whether downtown Reno had ever had a traditional shopping area. Some...

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SHOPPERS SQUARE: A REMNANT OF SOUTH RENO'S PAST

The corner of South Virginia Street and East Plumb Lane really doesn't feel like "South Reno."  In fact, it's technically at the southern end of Reno's Midtown District.  http://midtowndistrictreno.com/map.htmlHowever, when Shoppers Square opened in 1964, this location was considered the outskirts of town. Obviously, a lot has changed.  The huge, sleek and modern Summit shopping center is now on the far south end of Reno.  ...

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THE AWFUL AWFUL BURGER AT JOHN ASCUAGA'S NUGGET

I've seen Last Chance Joe many times, while attending events at Victorian Square in downtown Sparks, Nevada.  It's hard to miss this oversized, jovial miner who is said to personify the hospitality at John Ascuaga's Nugget, also known as The Nugget. But I never had a reason to "Do The Nugget" as the TV ads cajole.  A Christmas craft show this past weekend finally gave me the nudge to venture into this enormous casino and resort hotel...

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ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF RENO-SPARKS 2012 COMMUNITY CAMPAIGN

At Thanksgiving time — and all throughout the year — there are many outstanding organizations that help people in crisis.  I just received a mailer from the Assistance League of Reno-Sparks about its 2012 Community Campaign. I became well-acquainted with Assistance League when several friends and neighbors were active volunteers in suburban Seattle's Assistance League of the Eastside.  And as a journalist,  I wrote about Assistance...

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FREE PIPE ORGAN CONCERTS IN DOWNTOWN RENO

Music is such an integral part of the winter holiday season, which will be in full swing by the end of this week.  We all have our favorite Christmas pop tunes, along with classical and spiritual pieces of music which bring deep meaning to this time of year. This past spring, I discovered that the Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Reno offers free "Pipes on the River" programs every Friday at noon.  http://www.trinityreno.org/These...

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