John Sande IV and Sepideh Arya-Sande opened The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill in Damonte Ranch Town Center in Reno on Jan. 27, 2025. They are franchisees of the growing brand, which started in Las Vegas and has achieved record growth this year. The husband-and-wife team also bought rights to additional Great Greek restaurants and may be opening more locations in the months and years to come.

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Openings

Martis Valley Lodge

On July 1, 2025, Martis Valley Lodge is opening in Truckee after a $9 million transformation. The property, a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel, will…

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Announcements

Haumbody Sanctuary

This fall, Haumbody Sanctuary plans to open in the former Junkee space in Midtown Reno. The gathering place for wellness…

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Openings

Perenn at the Museum

Perenn — the popular bakery, restaurant, and grocery store founded in Reno — is opening a new café inside the Nevada Museum of…

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Announcements

Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows

The Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows just launched its Workforce Readiness Food Truck, giving teens hands-on job experience while they serve…

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Awards & Accolades

Frey Ranch Distillery

In June 2025, Frey Ranch Distillery received many honors at this year’s ASCOT Awards, with a total of 28 medals awarded to…

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Announcements

South Shore Brewery Trail

In June 2025, the Tahoe Chamber announced the launch of the South Shore Brewery Trail, a free hop-on, hop-off brewery shuttle running every…

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Openings

Cluckers

Cluckers, the restaurant on Center Street in Reno famous for its hand-breaded fried chicken thigh sandwiches, is moving a few streets away…

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Announcements

Assembly Bill 375

On June 12, 2025, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed Assembly Bill 375, a new law that permits certain food establishments in…

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Openings

Rolled Daiquiri Wagon

On June 12, 2025, the folks at Dorinda’s Chocolates and Rolled: Mountain Creamery in Reno unveiled their 1976 vintage Miley…

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Announcements

Assembly Bill 404

On June 4, 2025, the Nevada Craft Brewers Association announced the successful passage of Assembly Bill 404, touted as a milestone piece…

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Awards & Accolades

Reno Vegan Chef Challenge Awards

On June 3, 2025, the Reno Vegan Chef Challenge wrapped up and chefs were presented awards at a private awards ceremony at…

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Business Changes

Brasserie Saint James

On June 1, 2025, Brasserie Saint James in Reno sold to new operators. After about a year as its chef/owner, Lewis Pierrott,…

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Awards & Accolades

Archie’s Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast

Archie’s Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast, which first opened in 1995 on North Virginia Street, celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event…

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Openings

Dolce Caffe

In June 2025, Dolce Caffe opened a second location in the old Sierra Nevada Chocolates spot in Midtown Reno. The new location will feature…

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Awards & Accolades

Laughing Planet

Midtown’s Laughing Planet will celebrate its 10th anniversary in June 2025.

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Openings

Bristlecone Brewing Co.

In late May 2025, Bristlecone Brewing Co. opened in the spot formerly occupied by IMBIB brewery on Second Street in…

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Announcements

Whitecaps Pizza

Whitecaps Pizza at Kings Beach, which opened in 2017 in the old Steamers building, is debuting a rooftop patio this…

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Announcements

Tahoe Restaurant Group

Tahoe Restaurant Group, which owns Tahoe restaurants Basecamp Pizza Co., Fireside Pizza Co., Rubicon Pizza Co., and Azul Latin Kitchen, recently became an employee-owned…

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Awards & Accolades

Toucan Charlie’s Gourmet Buffet and Grille

Toucan Charlie’s Gourmet Buffet and Grille was recently recognized by Yelp for having one of the country’s best brunch buffets…

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Relocations

Need 2 Speed

Need 2 Speed moved locations from the shopping center near Target in South Reno to Northtowne Marketplace in North Reno on…

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Announcements

FiftyFifty Brewing Co.

FiftyFifty Brewing Co. is the newest addition to the Reno Public Market, with a planned summer 2025 opening date. And that’s…

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Openings

Madame Butterwork’s La Crêperie

Circus Circus in Downtown Reno got a new dining spot in April. Madame Butterwork’s La Crêperie is a cafeteria featuring breakfast favorites…

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Awards & Accolades

Reno Food Systems

Reno Food Systems, a five-acre urban farm and nonprofit group, recently was awarded a $350,000 United States Department of Agriculture…

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Openings

Cascade Kitchens

An exciting food-and-drink project is brewing in South Lake Tahoe. Cascade Kitchens, at 1030 Tata Lane near the Y, is…

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Openings

Brew Brothers at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe celebrated the grand opening of Brew Brothers in South Lake Tahoe on May 2, 2025. The four original…

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Business Changes

Roundabout + JMF Presents

Roundabout in Sparks was chosen as the food-and-beverage provider for JMF Presents events at J Resort’s Festival Grounds and Glow Plaza…

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Closures

The Flavor Studio

After seven years in operation, The Flavor Studio in Reno is closing. The business offered a variety of food-, wine-,…

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Openings

Elixir Superfood & Juice

Elixir Superfood & Juice just signed a lease to open a second Reno location in the old Nektar juice spot…

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Openings

Inclined Burgers + Brews

We’re excited to announce that a fourth location of Inclined Burgers + Brews will be opening in the Sticks development…

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Awards & Accolades

BJ’s Nevada Barbecue

BJ’s Nevada Barbecue in Sparks — known locally for 38 years of delicious food and deep-rooted community involvement such as mentoring culinary…

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Awards & Accolades

Frost Giant Creamery

Frost Giant Creamery, in Reno, was rated the best ice cream in Nevada by Eat This, Not That, in the…

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Openings

Roamer Coffee House

On April 27, 2025, Travis Tidd, and his wife, Marissa, celebrated the grand opening of Roamer Coffee House at 726…

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Openings

Dahlia’s Mexican Grill 

Dahlia’s Mexican Grill celebrated its grand opening April 28, 2025. The restaurant on South McCarran in Reno serves Mexican favorites.

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Business Changes

Mt. Rose Wine Co.

Mt. Rose Wine Co. On April 28, 2025, Lacie and Doug Flannery, owners of Mt. Rose Wine Co. at The…

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