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Author Archives: Johnathan L. Wright

Johnathan L. Wright is the former food and drink editor of Reno News & Review. During his career, Johnathan has won numerous awards for his work, including several Association of Food Journalists Awards and Nevada Press Association Awards. Since 2013, Johnathan has been a judge in the national James Beard Foundation Awards, the Oscars of the food world. Johnathan is a native of Honolulu, where he attended the Punahou School. He has a bachelor's degree in art history from Yale University and a master's in journalism from the University of Nevada.

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Persian dishes served in no other local restaurant and Darioush wines star at Atlantis dinner

by Johnathan L. Wright March 3, 2022March 3, 2022

I always feel like I need to dress up to go to Darioush. Maybe it’s the winery itself, inspired by the ancient Persian capital of Persepolis, with ziggurats guarding the gates and a phalanx of glowing travertine columns marking the main approach. Maybe it’s the soaring tasting room, staffed by good looking people who also […]

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For St. Patrick’s Day, a tour of the Brewery District

by Johnathan L. Wright March 1, 2022March 5, 2022
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The early bagel gets the schmear: Why Rounds Bakery opened in Sparks weeks before planned debut

by Johnathan L. Wright February 24, 2022March 3, 2022
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A Reno bar and 2 Reno chefs named James Beard Awards semi-finalists for 2022

by Johnathan L. Wright February 23, 2022February 28, 2022
Posted inTaste of the Town

Dinner with chef Charlie Palmer at Grand Sierra

by Johnathan L. Wright February 22, 2022March 5, 2022
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6 new and upcoming restaurants in Reno and Sparks

by Johnathan L. Wright February 17, 2022February 22, 2022
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Corleone foods for celebrating 50th anniversary release of “The Godfather”

by Johnathan L. Wright February 15, 2022February 15, 2022
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Petals meet pours: A new Wells Avenue florist includes a coffee bar serving Hub coffee

by Johnathan L. Wright February 12, 2022February 22, 2022
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Only on RN&R: The owner of the Gold ‘N Silver shares the real story behind its sale

by Johnathan L. Wright February 8, 2022February 15, 2022
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Noble Pie Parlor does PB&J — for 1 day, with a twist

by Johnathan L. Wright February 7, 2022February 8, 2022
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In Northwest Reno, a 7th Coffeebar opens, with pizza, whimsy and lockers to put away cellphones

by Johnathan L. Wright February 4, 2022February 10, 2022
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For Valentine’s Day, everything’s coming up rosés! As in bubbles!

by Johnathan L. Wright January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

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