Editor’s choice
Best food to order by the pound
All things considered, the pizzas at Pie-Face Pizza Co. are pretty good—maybe not the best in Reno, but above average. The service is generally good, though it can be a bit short-tempered when it gets busy. So what is it that makes this little joint such a beloved destination for denizens of downtown? The chicken wings. The wings are perfectly succulent, covered in garlic, green onions, and just a bit of cheese. And they’re spicy without being stupid about it—the heat is integrated into the overall flavor without overwhelming it. The central location, late hours and local art are also all nice perks. Apparently, for some reason, they’re in the process of changing the name of the restaurant to PFPCo’s Noble Pie Parlor, which is fine, just so long as they don’t mess with the chicken wing recipe.
Readers’ choices
Most environmentally conscious company
1. Patagonia
8550 White Fir St., 746-6878
2. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
3. Peppermill Resort Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
Best local farm
1. Grow for Me Sustainable Farm/Girlfarm
1400 Long Valley Road, 221-0001
1. Lattin Farms
1955 McLean Road, Fallon, 867-3750
3. River School Farm
7777 White Fir St., 747-2222
Best green store
1. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
2. Whole Foods
6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023
3. Trader Joe’s
5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621
Best green service
1. Curbside recycling
2. RTC Washoe
600 Sutro St., 348-0400
3. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
Best green product
1. Bicycle
2. Reusable bags
3. Solar energy
Best green non-profit group
1. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful
2000 Del Monte Lane, 851-5185
2. Great Basin Community Food Co-op
240 Court St., 324-6133
3. Urban Roots
3001 W. Fourth St.
Best green event
1. Earth Day
2. Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful Truckee River Cleanup
3. Burning Man
Best green building
1. Patagonia
8550 White Fir St., 746-6878
2. Peppermill Resort Casino
2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121
3. Joe Crowley Student Union, UNR
1664 N. Virginia St., 784-6505