Relocations
Marcolino’s Italia
We have extremely exciting news to report. The years-long rumors have finally come true! Marcolino’s Italia restaurant in Reno’s RiverWalk District is moving into the iconic, landmark building that formerly occupied Rapscallion restaurant located in Midtown at 1555 S. Wells Ave. in Reno. Marco has received the keys and will be moving his fine-dining restaurant, catering, and events businesses into the space in November. While we wait for them to open in this grand, new spot, you can still visit the restaurant at its current location, on 254 W. First St. Downtown. Congratulations to owners Marco and Lynette Brown, son Brandon Brown, and General Manager Bill Green! We can’t wait to dine and drink in this fabulous new spot!
Playfield Sports and Games
On June 20, Playfield 76 became Playfield Sports and Games and the business moved from 150 N. Arlington Ave. to 235 Lake St. in Reno. Under new ownership, the barcade that shuttered its doors in January reopened in the old Santa Fe Hotel building where The Fe restaurant operated. The new owner is Joe Abate, who had long supplied and maintained the business’ games. You’ll still find retro arcade games such as pinball, air hockey, and classics such as Pac Man in the spot. Playfield also has a full bar with specialty cocktails as well as small bites such as loaded mac and cheese, a cheese and birria dish, and a churro dessert. Paige Montgomery is the general manager/owner operator (and the creative-mind behind the craft cocktail menu) and Nate Stevens is the bar manager/owner operator.
Need 2 Speed
Need 2 Speed moved locations from the shopping center near Target in South Reno to Northtowne Marketplace in North Reno on April 28, 2025. The new facility features a multilevel go-kart track, duckpin bowling, mini golf, and an arcade, plus a full restaurant and two bars with elevated offerings and outdoor drink service.
Nozzleman Pizza
Nozzleman Pizza sparked closure rumors, but lucky for fans of the firefighter-themed pizza place in Sparks, the business is simply relocating. The new spot will be in Carson City.
Pure Country Canteen
Pure Country Canteen has moved. Once a pillar of line dancing and country music in Sparks, as of March 21, 2025, the country bar and dance hall has moved to South Virginia Street in Reno offering an 8,100-square-foot venue open seven days per week. Rest assured, the famous mechanical bull made the move as well!
Gambi’s Restaurant
That didn’t take long: Gambi’s Restaurant reopened in Sparks at 55 Nugget Ave. after leaving its Somersett address behind.
DOPO Pizza & Pasta
DOPO Pizza & Pasta is making a move from its St. Lawrence Avenue location to the old Sizzle Pie building near The Pioneer Center, after the latter closed abruptly last year.
The Arch Society
The Arch Society moved from the building formerly occupied by Junkee in Midtown Reno, but it didn’t go far. The cocktails-and-dessert concept is now is South Virginia Street in the original location of Ceol Irish Pub on Virginia Street.
Chicken in a Barrel
Chicken in a Barrel finally moved into a bigger location. The grand opening took place over St. Patrick’s Day weekend, commemorating a shift from the Y in South Lake Tahoe to a 2,600-square-foot space inside the Whole Foods complex at the corner of Lake Tahoe Boulevard and Herbert Avenue. The food and the employees are staying the same, but much else will change. Smoking barrels were placed indoors. There are 16 beer taps plus other alcohol offerings, and state-of-the-art audio will accompany sporting events played on the TVs. The best advancement, however, is the space itself. Now there’s room for 102 patrons inside and another 60 on the outside patio.
Crooked Wine Co.
Crooked Wine Co., an alcohol wholesaler in Reno, changed locations. According to City of Reno documents, the business will move to 4655 Longley Lane, Ste. 101.
