Crispin Apple Cider at Reno Public House @RnoPublicHouse

I'm stage managing for Good Luck Macbeth again, this time for something a bit funnier in nature.  Clown Bar: A Clown Noir is going to be something you don't want to miss this October.  Buy your tickets in advance, unless you are afraid of clowns.  Then go ahead and buy tickets for other people that aren't afraid of clowns.

One night after rehearsal, Luke (the actor playing Timmy) and I grabbed a drink at Public House, around the corner from the theatre.  He was a perfect gentleman and bought my drink for me.  Because I'm not a lady, I didn't ask for a glass and just had it straight out of the can.

It was a Wednesday night during Burning Man, so the place was pretty much empty.  It was a beautiful night so we had our drinks out on the patio.  The patio is well lit and welcome to dogs, and we saw a couple while we were there.  The inside of the bar has low ceilings that can make any small noise louder, which might be why the patio is usually the popular area.  But the bartenders were very nice, and if you are into beer they have a TON to choose from.

My Crispin Hard Dry Cider was indeed pretty dry, but also moderately tasty.  Because it is imported from England, I'm thinking it might not be the best for the official state drink.  But Public House is an awesome space, and the conversation was great.  The patio is set up in such a way that you could join up with any conversation happening at the time and be welcomed, which is awesome.  I will definitely visit Public House again and try something different.

Reno Public House

33 St Lawrence Ave, Reno, NV 89501 

(775) 657-8449

Open 24 Hours

Cotton Candy Lemon Drop at Bistro Napa @AtlantisCasino

I'm going to go ahead and fully admit that I'm not a pink kind of girl.  There are some girls that love pink, and everything is all "Legally Blonde" and happy.  I've always been a blue-green sort of girl.  When Sex and the City made the pink cosmo a thing, I could barely walk into a bar without seeing that pepto-pink monstrosity.  Not that I walked into bars all that often back then, but they still haunted me.

I've eased up on pink and have even come to like it in short bursts.  So when I was offered this Cotton Candy Lemon Drop, I let go of my pink hate and embraced one of my favorite things; spun sugar.  Cotton candy in a drink?  Hats off to whomever decided to make this a thing.

Everyone at the table laughed at me because after my first sip I said "Well that is just diabetes in a glass."  I meant it in the best way possible however!  It actually had a great flavor for only really having three ingredients. I didn't taste much of the lemon myself, but it was a lot of sugary goodness.

The real draw here, however, was the fact that they fill the glass up with cotton candy, and then pour the drink over it.  I was late arriving, so my party was nice enough to order and film the magic for me.

 

Bistro Napa @ Atlantis 
3800 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 335-4539

Monday	5:00 – 9:00 pm
Tuesday	5:00 – 9:00 pm
Wednesday	5:00 – 9:00 pm
Thursday	5:00 – 9:00 pm
Friday	5:00 – 10:00 pm
Saturday	5:00 – 10:00 pm
Sunday	5:00 – 9:00 pm

  

NoCal at Outlaw Coffee in Verdi

I recently took a position in Verdi, and I've been having a great time checking out the locals here.  It's a small community, but big enough that it's not a "everyone knows everyone" kind of situation.  I stopped into Outlaw Coffee to become one with caffeination during my lunch break with some friends.  The owners were very friendly and were about to celebrate their year of being owners of Outlaw.  It was such a nice little spot, I can't imagine NOT coming back to it.  I'd hit them up on the way out of town on a long trip, or coming back in from one.

My NoCal coffee was a mix of coffee, white chocolate, and raspberries.  I'll admit that I consider myself half of a Northern California girl, and that is what drew me to the coffee.  In the end the flavors and the strongness of the coffee wasn't for me, but I'm up for trying out something else the next time that I'm there, which very well might be today.

For some reason Google decides that Verdi doesn't exist on their map, so it is a little harder to find.  Trust me, it is in Verdi and not in Reno.  They have their accurate location on their Facebook page, so check that before you head out.

Outlaw Coffee Co.

1155-A US Hwy 40 - Verdi, NV 89439

(775) 345-7233 

Monday - Friday 6:30 / 2:30
Saturday 7:30 / 2:30
Sunday - Closed

Kings Beach at Singer Social Club

Singer Social Club is in a rather sketchy part of town.  In fact a month or so ago they had some high drama when a piece of their art was stolen, returned to the front door in the middle of the day, and stolen again.  There was a lot of excitement in those few days on Facebook, but it has settled back into the "come as you are" kind of bar I assume it always was.

I'd been wanting to try them out for awhile, but all my friends had resisted.  I'm so sorry they did because the vibe coming from the place and the bartender was really awesome.  There is a sign on the bathroom that basically says anyone of any gender can use either one.  The only reason to worry about it is if they are doing something other than using the facilities.

I decided to have a Kings Beach because I've been fond of grapefruit flavored drinks lately, especially the Steigl.  I'm sorry to say however, that this tasted like a liquefied jolly rancher with zero alcohol in it.  It was super pretty, and the bartender was really nice.  I tried a couple of other drinks and they were delightful, so I really think this just didn't end up being the drink for me.  

I'll be back for the laid back vibe and other drinks to try out!  I hope they keep doing their thing and don't get anymore art stolen.

Singer Social Club

219 West 2nd Street, Reno, NV 89501

(775) 657-9466

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday	5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Thursday	5:00 pm – 2:00 am
Friday	5:00 pm – 3:00 am
Saturday	5:00 pm – 3:00 am
Sunday	Closed

Vanilla Chai at @Reno_Dunkin

Their slogan is "The World Runs on Dunkin'" and after tasting their Vanilla Chai I can certainly see why.  Most chains are really watered down and not very flavorful at all.

I recently swore off Starbucks after my dirty chai tasted more like actual dirt than anything else I've ever put in my mouth before.  I was so upset to  throw away a $7 drink that I downloaded the 7-11 app and never looked back...until I had to pick up some donuts as a last night gift for my play.

I decided to go ahead and get a Vanilla Chai while I was there to get me through the long day.  It was a good size and under $3.00.  It was so great.  It was smooth and yet had a great "bite" to it.  I would drink one every morning, but I'd be as fat as houses.

But honestly, it is the amazing customer service that is going to keep my coming back to this location.  Everyone who helped me was very nice, apologetic when they didn't even need to be.  When I told the guy to just make the donuts assorted, that I didn't want any specific order or kind, it was like I was a hero.  I'm sure they have to deal with people who haven't decided what they want yet and it takes forever.  I got a majorly large bag, took my two dozen donuts and drink, and was out the door in 20 minutes.  They worked their tails off for me, and I will be back sooner than I care to admit.

Dunkin' Donuts
435 Sparks Blvd #121, Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 356-2720

Monday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Tuesday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Wednesday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Thursday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Friday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sunday	5:00 am – 10:00 pm

 

Raspberry Mule @ZBarRenoNV

We have sort of become regulars at Z Bar.  There was a point there where I was seeing the owner KJ more than I was seeing my own family.  KJ will just make stuff up for us sometimes, and one night he decided to make up a raspberry mule.

I talked a few weeks ago about how I had really gotten into mules, and I honestly think that it is 70% the glass.  I was a little disappointed in Chapel because they just used a regular glass.  These copper mugs are actually really expensive, so much so that there is a fun story about someone trying to steal one floating around the internet.

KJ might kill me for saying this, but I think he just made a regular Mule and topped it with some raspberries.  It tasted like the Spiced Mule from his menu, maybe he muddled in one raspberry.  However, his Spiced Mule is still a freaking delight, and since I'm not really a fan of pears I like this version better.

The Mule might be a passing fad, but it is in the running for me.






Z Bar
1074 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502
(775) 348-1723

Monday	4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Tuesday	4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Wednesday	4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Thursday	4:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday	4:00 pm – 2:00 am
Saturday	4:00 pm – 2:00 am
Sunday	Closed

Dirty Martini at Shea's

I was assured that I never wanted to step foot inside Shea's Tavern.  Along with Foxy Olive, it was the diveiest of dive bars.  Still, it is right next door to Good Luck Macbeth, so it was bound to happen eventually.

I always choose to test a new bar with a dirty martini, as I'm sure you are well aware if this isn't the first post you've read.  I understood that this is a dangerous venture in a dive bar, but I decided to take a risk. 

As you can see from the picture I made everyone go outside after ordering, the smoke was way too gross inside, and it was a pretty nice day.  I didn't even really stay to order, one of the amazing cast actually got me this drink, so I suppose it is a sponsored post in that sense.

The glass was mostly clean, which I was surprised about.  Honestly I was a little surprised that it came in a glass at all, I fully expected it to come in a red off-brand solo cup, since that is what they had stacked on their bar inside.  It was actually some pretty nice bar ware, but it only came with one olive at the bottom of the glass.  Call me nit-picky, but I like at least two olives on some sort of toothpick so it's easier to eat.  I love snacks with my drink, and I think that's why I like a dirty martini so much.

I'm sure I'll end up at Shea's again, but since they don't have a craft cocktail menu, it's unlikely I'll find the state drink here.