Awful Awful

The original Awful Awful is back! Burger fiends can now get their fix inside Baldini’s Sports Casino in Reno. While the inventor of the iconic Reno staple has passed, his grandchildren decided to bring the burger back to the local food scene.

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Openings
Segara Coffee
Reno resident Esther Singer is celebrating the grand opening of her new coffee company, Segara Coffee, on Dec. 14 at…
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Expansions
ZLINE
ZLINE, headquartered in Reno, is expanding its Northern Nevada footprint. The kitchen appliance manufacturer creates ranges, hoods, refrigerators, microwaves, and…
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Expansions | Openings
Biggest Little Steakhouse
On Dec. 1, the owners of Biggest Little Steakhouse opened a second location at Northstar resort in Truckee. The first…
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Expansions
Reno Food Systems
On Nov. 26, Reno Food Systems leaders announced a big expansion at the farm. Managers of the five-acre farm leased…
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Openings
Nam-Vietnamese Kitchen
Nam-Vietnamese Kitchen, an eatery focused on Southern Vietnamese cuisine, opened on Nov. 28 in Carson City. It is owned by…
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Openings
OTC Reno
OTC Reno, the area’s newest gay bar, opened on Nov. 15. While a grand opening is still in the works,…
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Openings
Stingers Golf Lounge
A new restaurant and entertainment center has landed in Zephyr Cove. Stingers Golf Lounge is part bar, part restaurant, part…
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Openings
Bearry Sweet & Early 90’s Coffee Shop
A pair of businesses recently opened at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Bearry Sweet sells a collection of…
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Business Changes
Dayton Taphouse
The Dayton Taphouse underwent an ownership change in September. Jessica Zaldana purchased the property on Sept. 7 and promptly closed…
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Announcements
Senior Tequilas and The Morris
The owners of 23 Downtown Reno properties received funds from the 2025/2026 ReStore Facade and Tenant Improvement Program totaling $1…
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Announcements
Cook’d
Cook’d is coming to Reno. Owners of the popular Minden sports bar and grill announced the opening of a second…
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Announcements
Yarrow
Yarrow, Sugar Bowl Resort’s newest dining concept, is set to open to resort guests and the larger community in January…
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Expansions | Openings
Roberto’s Taco Shop
Roberto’s Taco Shop is still growing. The family-owned business, specializing in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican cuisine, opened its…
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Announcements
Sourdough & Co
Sourdough & Co is a franchise-model, quick-service lunch restaurant specializing in sandwiches, soups, and salads. There are two locations of…
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Announcements
Camaron Pelado Mexican Bar and Grill
Fernando Moreno announced plans to open Camaron Pelado Mexican Bar and Grill at the former Cantina Los 3 Hombres site…
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Announcements
Haven on Earth
The owners of Haven on Earth in Reno announced in September that they would open a second location of the…
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Anniversaries
The Grill at Quail Corners
The Grill at Quail Corners hit a milestone anniversary with 25 years under its belt. Brandi Nason purchased the business…
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Openings
Barrel & Bine
A new bar is coming to Longley Lane. Barrel & Bine plans to open by the end of the week,…
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Openings
Nikki’s Candy
Nikki’s Candy, a Swedish candy store, opened its doors on Oct. 28 in the Trader Joe’s shopping center on South…
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Openings
Good Days Café
Good Days Café, located near the University of Nevada, Reno campus, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 24 – 26. The…
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Announcements
Schussboom Brewing Company Becomes Gold Sponsor for U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree
This year, the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is coming from Nevada. And Schussboom Brewing Co. in Reno is part of…
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Anniversaries
House of Bread
House of Bread in Reno celebrated its 25th anniversary on Oct. 25, 2025, with 25-cent cinnamon rolls. Nathalie and Tim…
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Closures
Shooters Saloon
Shooters Saloon closed quietly at the end of September, marking the end of an era for those who had found…
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Announcements
Karajillo & Co.
Karajillo & Co. is a new coffee-to-cocktails business opening in Downtown Reno. The concept comes from Sergio Romero and Rene…
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Announcements
Silk Café & Bar
Silk Café & Bar, a modern Vietnamese restaurant and bar serving boba, coffee, and premium teas alongside a full lineup…
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Announcements
DOPO Truckee
Greg Buchheister, owner of Coffeebar (with California and Nevada shops) and DOPO in Reno, is opening a third DOPO location…
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Closures
Swill Coffee and Wine
After 10 years in Reno, the owners of Swill Coffee and Wine will cease operations of their business on Oct…
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Announcements
Jake’s on the Lake
Jeff Hill, one of the managing partners for Jake’s on the Lake, just announced that the Tahoe City waterfront restaurant…
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Announcements
Paris Baguette
Husband-and-wife team Jim Yoell and Eva Chen are bringing Paris Baguette to Reno. The couple are hoping to open their…
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Awards & Accolades
Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs
Leaders at Northern Nevada Public Health bestowed an award for Excellence in Food Safety to Peg’s Glorified Ham and Eggs…
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Announcements
Bryant McDowell
Bryant McDowell was announced as the new state entomologist with Nevada’s Division of Plant Health and Compliance. Hailing from Texas,…
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Closures
Von Bismarck
On Oct. 8, T. Duncan Mitchell announced he is permanently closing Von Bismarck restaurant in Reno. It will close on…
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Anniversaries
Coffeebar
This month, Coffeebar celebrated 15 years in business. Greg Buchheister opened the first location in Truckee in October 2010. He…
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Closures
Lili’s Restaurant & Bar
Lili’s Restaurant & Bar in Reno closed in July. The closure was confirmed in September mostly by social media sleuths…
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