FOODIE FINDS IN FALLON, NEVADA
Written by Erin Meyering
I recently took a trip out to Fallon from Reno, where the food scene boasts delicious, hometown food and support from the nearby family farmers.
I visited several local spots, all of which were pretty phenomenal.
Pizza Barn
First stop was Pizza Barn, a hometown treat, where you can find both locals and folks just passing through.
The wood-fired pizza is perfectly charred, and you can watch the workers rigorously tend to it, constantly moving each pie around to cook it evenly and fully.
Lattin Farms
Rick Lattin, the owner, is such a gem in the community. He exudes a terrific amount of passion on his simple 15-minute farm tour, even getting down in the dirt, as any true farmer would, to sift through, and show off, a large handful of his farm’s rich soil.
Lattin Farms is open year-round, for the produce stand and bakery, but truly has a lot to offer during fall, which includes fresh cantaloupe, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and other events.
Slanted Porch
If you aren’t from Fallon, it’s worth the trip just to eat at the Slanted Porch. The favorites are a rich and really savory macaroni and cheese, and a local passerby strictly recommended the filet mignon, but there are also daily specials, which further the restaurant’s mission — to support local family farmers and sustainable agriculture.
And although the porch isn’t completely slanted these days, you can hear the story about when it was, and how the restaurant got its name.
Churchill Vineyards
The estate is absolutely stunning, and just modest enough, to make you feel at home.
Between wine tasting, and owner/winemaker/spirits maker Colby Frey patiently and simply explaining the process, you can learn which wine suits your fancy and how a small family winery works!
The Riesling was certainly my favorite and I’ll be back for more.
Find out more and visit these Fallon treasures yourself:
Pizza Barn at 1981 W Williams Avenue
http://www.yelp.com/biz/pizza-barn-fallon
Lattin Farms at 1955 McLean Road
http://www.lattinfarms.com
The Slanted Porch at 310 S Taylor Street
http://slantedporch.com
Churchill Vineyards at 1045 Dodge Lane
http://www.churchillvineyards.com
