Reno News & Review

Welcome to the 2026 Best of Northern Nevada issue! This is where we celebrate all of the business owners, creatives and other people, places and things that make up Northern Nevada’s unique, special character. We here at the RN&R are not the ones who decide which people, places and things are the best—we leave that up to you, our readers.

Well, you hav...

Best Traditional Milkshake Sans Kiwi, Boba or Kale Scooper’s 4040 Kietzke Lane, Reno 1356 Prater Way, Sparks

Every generation tries to improve on traditional treats, whether it’s putting pineapple on pizza, adding tapioca pearls to tea, or eschewing old-style custard for something called chai masala crème brûlée.

I’m OK with th...

Like many barbershops and cafés on a Saturday morning, Derby Barber and Supply has a steady stream of clientele. While the pace may be brisk, it is never hurried or loud. Large windows in the sound-proof wall separating the lounge from the bustle of the barbershop floor allow folks enjoying a cold brew in the lounge to be part of the scene.

Running a viable small b...

When Mandy Medlin moved from Arkansas to Reno in 2018, Nevada Fine Arts was where she first found community through art classes and workshops.

In February 2024, she bought the business.

Taking ownership of the independent art-supply store was a dream come true for Medlin, who had helped run businesses before but never owned one. Under her leadership, the ...

When you ask people what the best steakhouse in Northern Nevada is, most of them—including our readers collectively—have the same answer: Western Village Steakhouse.

With its low ceilings, leather booths and slight neon tint, it feels like a slice of the old-casino charm that’s been scrubbed from most of the region. I once heard it described as an aged diva dressed...