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We have been in biz for over 20 years providing delicious BBQ and other tasty food-onsite catering or drop-offs. We travel anywhere for YOU!

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Reno rib cook-off recap: I drove to the Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks over Labor Day weekend with a plan and left with a food coma.

The plan was simple. Try every booth, take notes, crown a winner like a real food reviewer. I made it two booths deep before my body filed a formal complaint.

For the record, the dino bone won. Not because it was the most technical rib on the strip, but because it was roughly the size of my forearm and I have no self control. That is called gluttony (eating way more than you need just because it’s there), and I practiced it proudly.

If you went this year, drop your favorite booth below. I need a plan for next year that involves pacing and maybe a nap schedule.

Save this so you remember to actually go next Labor Day instead of watching everyone else’s stories about it.

Not sponsored. Nobody paid me to eat that much.

Skip chains, eat local. Follow for more Reno flavors.

#RenoFood #NuggetRibCookOff #SparksNV #RenoEats

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Franco Friday, Rib Cook-Off edition🥖🔥

Before the ribs hit the smoker, the bread has to get there 😉
Fresh Franco deliveries headed out to the crews cooking up this year’s Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off!

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Biggest Little Wing Fest full guide coming soon. #reno #festivals #thingstodo #wing #wingfest

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Lakeside Love Stories - M|M June 2026

It was an honor to coordinate Makenna + Matthew’s beautiful lakeside wedding at @lakeandwood Wedding Venue. Surrounded by sparkling water, towering redwood trees and the serene views of a Northern California summer, their day was filled with heartfelt moments, joyful laughter, and unforgettable memories. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your love story at Northern California’s most breathtaking lakeside wedding venue @lakeandwood

Vendor Team:
Venue | @lakeandwood
Photographer | @mcwerner_
Videographer | @reveriefilms.co
Dj | @epiceventsdj
Coordination | @ranchandvinecollective.co
Catering | @menwieldingfire
Bar | @ranchandvinecollective.co
Florist | Reno Wholesale Florals

#RanchAndVineCollective.Co #LakeAndWoodWeddingVenue #LakesideLoveStory #NorthernCaliforniaWedding JustMarried SummerWedding CaliforniaBride WeddingInspiration LoveLooksBetterLakeside

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It takes a whole lotta people to bring Paydirt to life.

And one thing we’ve always believed in out here is that partnerships should feel like more than logos slapped on a banner. We call it “Bucking the Trend.”

It’s about creating experiences that riders actually remember.

🍻 A new tradition began this year with our Shakeout Ride from @foxbrewpub in the heart of Carson City. Riders rolled into town, spun the legs out, shared a beer, and kicked off the weekend exactly the way it should begin.

🌭 @canyon_road_ once again turned the Genoa Aid Station into an absolute oasis with Hot Dogs & Affogatos waiting for riders before the final push into the high desert.
A true rider favorite.

📸 After years of scheming, @wahoofitnessofficial Vista finally became reality in 2026. A welcomed detour, a breathtaking view, and the kind of photo memory riders won’t forget anytime soon.

🍺 And perched high above it all sat the @athleticbrewing Summit Cheers. That magical moment where tired riders cracked a cold one together, swapped stories from the trail, and soaked in the beauty of the Eastern Sierra.

These activations, these moments, these memories… they don’t happen without partners who believe in what Paydirt is trying to be.

So today, we want to give our flowers to every partner, sponsor, and exhibitor who helped make this weekend feel so special ❤️

@canyon_road_
@visitcarsoncity
@wahoofitnessofficial
@nevadamtb
@foxbrewpub
@athleticbrewing
@altaalpina
@menwieldingfire
@prettygreatinstant
@meekerwine
@mucoff
@rex_ski_and_bike_usa
@ptrevolution_tahoe
@winswheels

Thank you for believing in this untraditional little high desert gravel race of ours!

📸s: @lindaguerrettephoto & @visu_wil

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Peyton & Trevor—this one will live rent-free in my head forever. The dancing, your crew, the energy… unmatched. So happy for you two 🤍#wedding #weddingplanning #weddingplanner

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Thanks to our amazing local restaurants and caterers for donating their time and delicious food for a wonderful evening at An Elegant Affair, benefitting the North Tahoe Boosters.
@riverranchlodge @cedarhousepub @sunnysidetahoe @wolfdalestahoe @dlishtahoe @crestcafe_catering @menwieldingfire @swisslakewoodtahoe @tahoeshadyside @minglewoodcoffeeco @garwoodslaketahoe and Melanie Jackson-Viva Treats

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We have awesome silent auction items this year as well as the best food and drinks our town has to offer. Get your tickets before they’re gone!

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✨15 Years of Coffeebar — what a celebration!
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Our Downtown Truckee 15th Anniversary Party on October 10th was one for the books — and it wouldn’t have been possible without the heart of it all: our community! From our incredible baristas and kitchen crew to Store Manager Emma, who leads the Truckee team with warmth, passion, and a true sense of community — you’re what makes this café more than just a coffee shop ☕️❤️
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We had an unforgettable day filled with live music from ifunksalot, BBQ from @menwieldingfire, sweet treats from @littletruckeeicecreamery, and a whole lot of love from this amazing community that’s been with us since 2010.
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Truckee, thank you for 15 years of connection, creativity, and caffeine — and for reminding us daily why we do what we do. Here’s to the next 15, to the mountains that ground us, and to the people who keep this dream alive 🏔️
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#Coffeebar15thAnniversary #CoffeebarTruckee #Coffeebar #VerticallySourced #SpecialtyCoffee #FarmToCup

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Men wielding fire boys know how to work. 🎥: @calivvail #highsierraflyin #cummins #brap

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☕️ Just 4 days away! ☕️
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We’re turning 15 years old, and we can’t wait to celebrate where it all started — at our Downtown Truckee café! 🏔️
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📍 10120 Jibboom St., Truckee
🗓️ Friday, October 10th
⏰ 11AM–4PM (Customer Celebration)
⏰ 4PM–6PM (Staff Celebration – café closed to the public)
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✨ Event Highlights:
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• Coffee tasting with Aiden ☕
• 11AM–4PM ~ OKAPI sustainability table @okapi_reusables 🌎
• 12–4 PM ~ Men Wielding Fire BBQ @menwieldingfire 🔥
• 12–4 PM ~ Little Truckee Creamery @littletruckeeicecreamery 🍨
• 12–4 PM ~ Live music by Funksalot @ifunksalot 🎶
• Tahoe Mountain Life @tahoe_mountain_life specials + gifts with purchase 🎁
• Kids’ face painting 🎨
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15 years ago, Coffeebar was just an idea: a place to bring people together around coffee, conversation, and community. Today, we’re still fueled by those same values — hospitality, connection, and love.
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Come celebrate with us! 🧡
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#Coffeebar #CoffeebarTruckee #VerticallySourced #SpecialtyCoffee #FarmToCup

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