Sustainability

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