Nightlife

Editor’s Choice

The Sun: Best planter boxes

When the Sun card is pulled, it’s a positive thing. It reflects happiness, contentment, and other good stuff. That’s pretty much how we feel sitting on the patio at the new Crème Café, biting into a perfectly browned crepe stuffed with fresh vegetables and savory cheeses or berries and whipped cream. We feel utterly satisfied while sipping a cup of their French-pressed coffee. And as the sun beats down on the coolest planter boxes in town, we can’t help but feel optimistic. They’re tall, metal, wavy, funky, and packed with strawberries, little flowers and herbs like fennel, parsley, cilantro and oregano. 25 Saint Lawrence Ave., 348-0571

Justice: Best place to make a case

When the Justice card turns up, it often means that something is not right, that the world is dangerously out of balance. It’s a feeling not unfamiliar to many members of the gay community. When searching for someone to help them right the wrongs, one place they may start is Harvey Law Firm, 515 Court St., 359-2211. Nicole Harvey remembers a day when someone walked into her law office and asked, “Is this the gay law firm?” Harvey, somewhat surprised, answered, “Hell, yeah, it is! It definitely is!” Of course, you don’t have to be gay to be represented by her firm; they don’t discriminate by sexual orientation or in any other way. But, from estate planning to discrimination or employment disputes, having nearly an all gay staff can help some members of the GLBT community feel more comfortable when bringing their cases to them.

Readers choice

Most romantic bar

1. Chocolate Bar

multiple locations

2. St. James Infirmary

445 California Ave., 657-8484

3. Chapel Tavern

1495 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

Best trivia night

1. St. James Infirmary

445 California Ave., 657-8484

2. Sierra Tap House

253 W. First St., 322-7678

3. Ceol Irish Pub

538 S. Virginia St., 329-5558

Best strip club

1. The Men’s Club of Reno

270 N. Lake St., 786-7800

2. Wild Orchid [tie]

515 S. Virginia St., Reno, 324-1010

2. Fantasy Girls [tie]

1095 E. Fourth St., 322-2582

Best sports bar

1. Bully’s Sports Bar & Grill

multiple locations

2. Sparky’s [tie]

multiple locations

2. Coach’s Grill & Sports Bar [tie]

1573 S. Virginia St., 329-2202

Best place to watch movies

1. Century Theatres

multiple locations

2. West Wind El Rancho Drive-In 4

555 El Rancho Drive, 358-6920

3. Wingfield Park during Artown

300 West First St., 334-2414

Best place to watch Monday Night Football

1. Bully’s Sports Bar & Grill

multiple locations

2. At home

3. Flowing Tide Pub

multiple locations

Best place to see a concert

1. Knitting Factory

211 N. Virginia St., 323-5648

2. Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater

6000 Bartley Ranch Road, 828-6612

3. Reno Events Center

400 N. Center St., 335-8800

Best place to hear quiet music

1. Walden’s Coffeehouse

3940 Mayberry Drive, 787-3307

2. Wild River Grille

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

3. Holland Project [tie]

30 Cheney St., 742-1858

Best place to hear loud music

1. Knitting Factory

211 N. Virginia St., 323-5648

2. The Underground

555 E. Fourth St., 786-2582

3. The Alley

906 Victorian Ave., 358-8891

Best place to have sex in public

1. The Truckee River

2. Burning Man

3. Lake Tahoe

Best place to cure your hangover

1. Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs

multiple locations

2. The Nugget [tie]

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

3. Squeeze In [tie]

multiple locations

Best place to buy sexy underwear

1. Chocolate Walrus

1278 S. Virginia St., 825-2267

2. Victoria’s Secret

multiple locations

3. The Doll House

1092 South Virginia St., 337-6060

Best place for live music

1. Knitting Factory

211 N. Virginia St., 323-5648

2. The Underground

555 E. 4th St., 786-2582

3. 3rd Street Bar

125 W. Third St., 323-5005

Best place for a first date

1. Chocolate Bar

multiple locations

2. Riverwalk

3. Old Granite Street Eatery [tie]

243 S. Sierra St., 622-3222

3. West Street Wine Bar [tie]

148 West St., 336-3560

Best open-mic night

1. Reno Music Project

Walden’s Coffeehouse,

3940 Mayberry Drive, 787-3307

2. Java Jungle

246 W. First St., 329-4484

3. 3rd Street

125 W. Third St., 323-5005

Best neighborhood bar

1. Chapel Tavern

1495 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

2. St. James Infirmary

445 California Ave., 657-8484

3. Beck’s Brew House

3611 Kings Row, 787-5050

Best microbrew

1. Great Basin Brewing Company

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-7711

5525 S. Virginia St., 284-7711

2. Silver Peak

various locations

3. Buckbean Brewing Company

1155 S. Rock Blvd., 857-4444

Best karaoke

1. El Cortez Lounge

235 W. Second St., 324-4255

2. The Patio

600 W. Fifth St., 323-6565

3. West Second Street Bar

118 W. Second St., 348-7976

Best happy hour

1. Beck’s Brew House

3611 Kings Row, 787-5050

2. Old Granite Street Eatery

243 S. Sierra St., 622-3222

3. Flowing Tide Pub

multiple locations

Best gay hangout

1. 5 Star Saloon

132 West St., 329-2878

2. Tronix

303 Kietzke Lane, 333-9696

3. The Patio

600 W. Fifth St., 323-6565

Best dive bar

1. 5 Star Saloon

132 West St., 329-2878

2. Shooters Saloon

434 N. Virginia St., 329-9646

3. Hideout Lounge

240 S. Park St., 324-4955

Best dance club

1. Würk

214 W. Commercial Row, 329-9444

2. Tronix

303 Kietzke Lane, 333-9696

3. Five Star Saloon

132 West St., 329-2878

Best concert venue

1. Knitting Factory

211 N. Virginia St., 323-5648

2. Reno Events Center

400 N. Center St., 335-8800

3. The Underground

555 E. 4th St., 786-2582

Best club DJ

1. Jessica “The Ripper” Thomas

2. EJ Luera

3. Chris English

Best bar

1. St. James Infirmary

445 California Ave., 657-8484

2. Chapel Tavern

1495 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

3. Ole Bridge Pub

50 N. Sierra St., 322-8877

Best all-ages spot

1. Knitting Factory

211 N. Virginia St., 323-5648

2. Holland Project

30 Cheney St., 742-1858

3. Reno Aces Stadium

250 Evans Ave., 334-4700

Best bowling alley

1. AMF Starlite Lanes

1201 Stardust St., 747-3522

2. Coconut Bowl at Wild Island

250 Wild Island Ct., Sparks, 359-2927

3. National Bowling Stadium

300 N. Center St., 335-8800

Best billiards room

1. Cue & Cushion

935 W. Fifth St., 322-0116

2. Diamond Billiards of Reno

5890 S. Virginia St., 828-0616

3. Q’s Billiard Club

3350 S. Virginia St., 825-2337

Best beer selection

1. Great Basin Brewing Company [tie]

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-7711

5525 S. Virginia St., 284-7711

1. Craft Wine-N-Beer [tie]

22 Martin St., 622-4333

3. 775 Gastropub

5162 Meadowood Mall Circle, 828-0775