Published December 13, 2021, in my The Bold Italic (TBI) column (my Bold Italic articles and weekly restaurant reviews here), I cover the under-the-radar capital city of Nevada, its low-key gems, affordability and friendly locals — where to stay, eat, drink, hang and get a feel for the heart of the place.
Weekend-ing Travel Series at TBI:
— Harvest Season Staycations: Support Our Beloved Wine Countries, Sonoma Edition
— Harvest Season Staycations: Support Our Beloved Wine Countries, Sebastopol Edition
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Tee Jay’s Corner Cafe inside Cactus Jack casino
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Duke’s Steakhouse
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Saint Charles Hotel
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Genoa Bar, Nevada’s oldest
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J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room
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Shoe Tree Brewing
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Living the Good Life
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Bank Saloon