Charlie Palmer Steak, Reno

I can’t believe that it’s time for a new issue of Edible Reno-Tahoe again! This shoot was a challenge to light, but a lot of fun, and Executive Chef Dave Holman was super-easy to work with and a master in the kitchen… and what a kitchen they have back there at Charlie Palmers!

If you’ve not eaten at Charlie Palmer’s Steak at the Grand Sierra Resort and you like then I’d highly recommend it, the food is stunning!

As usual you can find the tear sheets below, followed by my favorite shots (not all of them make the magazine).

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Drunken Berries, Cooking Class

After a little break I re-joined the Drunken Berries and Chef Colin Smith for another of their informal, entertaining, informative and delicious cooking lessons. This time we had:

• Arugula salad with brie and almonds
• Scallops with a balsamic vinegar and Port sauce
• Saltimboca
• Pasta Bake

Fabulous as usual! Colin never ceases to amaze with his helpful hints and culinary talents. If you’re looking for catering in the Reno and Tahoe area then you need to get in touch with him and the rest of the folks at Roundabout Catering!

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La Ferme, Genoa

Another bumper issue for me for Edible Reno-Tahoe with 12 pages of photos. My personal highlight has to be the La Ferme shoot out in Genoa, what an incredible place!

Owner Gilles La Gourge, Chefs Yves Gigot and Anne Wile couldn’t have been easier to work with. Gilles has done an incredible job with the decor, and Yves and Anne are masters in the kitchen. Thanks for the thoroughly enjoyable afternoon guys! Oh, and special thanks to editor Amanda for sending me on another superb assignment

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Steve, Caroline and Family

It’s that time of year… time to start thinking about photos for holiday cards again.

Steve and Caroline are great personal friends of mine, so it’s always very relaxed, very easy going and a really organic experience with the shoot ideas just popping up from all angles. This year we decided to go to the quad on the UNR campus in Reno in search of autumnal colors, and while the trees still had some way to go (colorwise) the location is superb, a photographer’s delight, complete with post shoot Awful Awfuls waiting across the street.

Here’s a few picks from shoot. Thanks again guys, hope you like the photos!

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Drunken Berries, Cooking Classes

It’s an evening of a fine beet salad, amazing squash soup, a delicious pumpkin brulee, and a dry run at Thanksgiving and with the Drunken Berries in the Roundabout Bistro under the guidance of Chef Colin Smith and his mighty quiver of turkey tips!

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All photos © Chris Stowell Photography

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