Announcements
Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers
Frey Ranch Farmers + Distillers has partnered with the Estate Whiskey Alliance. As owners of one of the only true estate distilleries in the nation, Colby and Ashley Frey’s goal is to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production within the spirits industry.
Crak N’ Grill
The signs for Crak N’ Grill went up more than a year ago in the previous Juicy’s spot on Wells Avenue in Reno. But despite the signage, the dream never came to fruition. Now it looks like it never will; The location is listed for sale.
Local Beer Works
Local Beer Works in Reno announced a grand reopening on Facebook in February. The official date has yet to be announced, but we’re told it’s coming soon.
Brew Brothers at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe
As part of the renovations happening at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe, Brew Brothers will open in 2025. You may be familiar with the restaurant currently open at The ROW in Reno, which doubles as a nightclub after hours. The craft beer and dining venue will be located just off the casino floor, where the food court and California Bar used to operate. The total footprint will encompass 7,930 square feet.
Andelin Family Farm
The Andelin family, who operates Andelin Family Farm, has requested changes to its 160-acre Sparks property off Pyramid Way, with the objective of continuing its agritourism festivals and events for many years to come. While the majority of the space will continue to be used for agriculture, the family is seeking annexation of the property by the City of Sparks and amendments to the comprehensive plan to facilitate the expansion of its festivals, as well as commercial spaces for a farm store, restaurant and retail, and the future development of single-family agrihood-themed residences.
Ferino Distillery
Ferino Distillery announced an impressive takeover. Torani, the producer of Amer liqueur, is giving its famed recipe to Ferino, as a way to keep tradition alive. The Reno distillery will take ownership of the recipe in March 2025 and start selling the liqueur in April 2025. With 100 years under its belt, Torani now can focus on different products and projects without discontinuing Amer.
Italian Hearts Gourmet Foods LLC
The owner behind Italian Hearts Gourmet Foods LLC, which includes Italian Hearts Pasta Sauces, is looking to sell.
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
Reno’s Atlantis Casino Resort Spa was featured on three episodes of What Would You Do? on ABC, airing Jan. 15, 2025, Feb. 5, 2025, and March 5, 2025. Clips of the episodes are available on YouTube.
Sushi Pier
The same developer also took on the Sushi Pier remodel in Stateline. This two-month project provided a kitchen upgrade with new cooking line and equipment. The renovation was completed within a month and a half, in late 2024.
Sylva
We’re still (maybe not so) patiently awaiting Sylva, a new American bistro coming to Tahoe City from the chef formerly behind Christy Hill.
Café Fiore Ristorante Italiano
Café Fiore Ristorante Italiano announced plans to close its South Lake Tahoe restaurant in 2025. The decision was made after the owners lost their building lease. The jury is out on whether the long-time SLT staple will reopen in another spot.
Tahoe’s Waldorf Astoria
If you’ve been waiting for the grand opening of Tahoe’s Waldorf Astoria, we have some bad news. After the developer, EKN Tahoe LLC, failed to pay the $82 million principal balance, the deal fell through. That puts the future of the Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino building up in the air, perhaps getting sold to the highest bidder at auction.
Reno Local Food Group
All of the businesses under Reno Local Food Group will be part of an initiative to promote clean, healthy eating, creating a closed-loop food system by feeding cows repurposed spent grain produced by brewing operations. As part of the commitment, restaurants within the Mark Estee-owned group will exclusively serve grass-fed and brewery grain finished beef from Park Ranch Meats. This includes four locations of Great Basin Brewing Co. in Reno, Sparks, and Carson City, as well as Liberty Food & Wine Exchange in Reno, Overland Restaurant & Pub in Gardnerville, and Cucina Lupo in Carson City.
The Office of Hughes & Porter
Matt Polley, the previous owner of The Jungle, sold The Office of Hughes & Porter, announcing his departure as a small businessman in Reno in October after more than 23 years. For now, The Office still is open, but his previous business, The Jungle, which included both a coffee and wine bar at times, previously closed.
Dipdee
Gelato on a stick? Dipdee has been serving the Reno community since 2022 out of a creative ice cream food truck. Now it’s expanding with a brick-and-mortar shop on Keystone Avenue. Stay tuned for official opening details!
4 Season Vietnamese Fusion
A new Vietnamese restaurant also appears to be moving to Midtown. Combining the former location of Rice Box Kitchen and Boba T, the new owner has filed a permit to make improvements. The current name associated with the project is 4 Season Vietnamese Fusion.
Cibo e Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar
The old Rapscallion building is getting a new tenant, Cibo e Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar. We’re still awaiting a proposed opening date.
Tahoe Bagel Company
Tahoe Bagel Company owners Justin and Jeff Kaplan have secured a lease in Reno to expand their business. The brothers currently own two restaurants in South Lake Tahoe.
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.
Rising for People Coffee Co.
It’s been a tumultuous year for Rising for People Coffee Co. The creative concept known for offering rotating coffee flights was operating inside of Haven on Earth in South Reno when a car crashed through the front of the establishment. During repairs, it continued to serve coffee as best the staff could. However, Rising for People now is ready to move into a new home. The company announced on Instagram on Oct. 10, 2024, that it would be relocating to Midtown in 2025.
Tahoe Nugget Casino
Tahoe Nugget Casino recently underwent a multiyear remodel of 8,700 square feet. The property received an impressive facelift, with the additions of tongue-and-groove wood paneling, extensive masonry stonework, and custom light fixtures. The project, developed by SB Builders LLC, began in October 2023 and wrapped in August 2024.
Chapel Tavern
Chapel Tavern has a new cocktail aging system to up the ante on its drinks program. The longtime Midtown bar now features 12 small barrels and copper pipes mounted in the ceiling and on the walls to enable the bar to serve original drinks benefitting from the enhanced flavor that aging offers.
Lead Dog Brewing, Revision Brewing Co., and Great Basin Brewing Co.
Reno-Sparks’ Lead Dog Brewing, Revision Brewing Co., and Great Basin Brewing Co. all are working together. As Ryan Gaumer, the original owner and brewmaster behind Lead Dog, steps back into a leadership role, he’ll work alongside Revision’s CEO Jeremy Warren and the team’s head brewer, Jeb Taylor. The collaboration will take brewing operations to Revision’s state-of-the-art facility and lead to the opening of a new taproom in the brewery district. Lead Dog’s Sparks taproom, however, will close.
Yuzu Sushi and Bar
Denver Liu, owner of Yuzu Sushi and Bar, one of the recipients of the ReStore Grant by the City of Reno, plans to start serving customers next door to Los Gallos Taqueria soon. Liu actually took to a Reddit thread to share details of the new restaurant and confirm opening plans.
X-Golf Reno
X-Golf Reno is coming to The Summit mall this summer. The golf simulator business has locations in several states, but this is the first for Nevada. In addition to eight state-of-the-art golf simulators and a private simulator room, the family-friendly destination also offers food and a full bar.
