Closures
The Flavor Studio
After seven years in operation, The Flavor Studio in Reno is closing. The business offered a variety of food-, wine-, and spirits-tasting events to the public. Aracelli Barrera, who worked as the chef at the business, took over as owner two years ago after the passing of its founder, Laurel Pine. Barrera is closing primarily due to location challenges and new building ownership. However, she says she will continue to offer private catering, pop-up events, and website sales of caviar, wagyu, and foie gras at Enjoyfoiegras.com.Â
Alibi Ale Works
Alibi Ale Works’ brewery and barrelhouse at 204 E. Enterprise St. in Incline Village is closing. However, its two other locations — one in Incline Village and the other in Truckee — will remain open.
Grafted Whiskey & Wine
Grafted Whiskey & Wine served its last drink on Feb. 21, 2025, with the owners announcing its closure via Facebook. The husband-and-wife co-owners, Jade and Chad Bogan, referenced a desire to focus on their nonprofit, Grafted Kitchen, serving at-risk youth, in honor of their late son.
Lone Eagle Grille
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino’s leaders closed Lone Eagle Grille on Feb. 27, 2025, after 30 years in business. Rumor has it that a new location of the internationally renowned NOBU is headed to the shores of Lake Tahoe in its place.
Sabrina’s West End Kitchen
Sabrina’s West End Kitchen closed permanently on Feb. 8, 2025, after eight years in business.
IMBĪB Custom Brews
Brewery IMBIB’s owners announced in January 2025 that it would be closing its doors in Reno and Sparks for good after 10 years in business. The brand has been brewing here since 2012.
Playfield ’76
Playfield ’76 closed on Jan. 19, 2025. There is talk of the barcade reopening at a new location, but nothing official has been announced yet.
Café Capello
Café Capello First Street in Downtown Reno closed on Jan. 17, 2025, after nearly six years in business.
Napa-Sonoma Grocery Co.
After a roof fire on Jan. 15, 2025, Napa-Sonoma Grocery Co. closed permanently. This was the only remaining location of the Reno staple.
Cookie Plug
Cookie Plug’s closure was announced on Jan. 24, 2025, after a little more than a year in business. In the Facebook post announcing the closure, the family behind the South Reno business said they sold the franchise rights to another owner, who planned to open a location in Elko.
LCF Plant Nursery
Nathan Rosenbloom announced the closure of LCF Plant Nursery in December 2024, then shut down both the in-person business and the website. He plans to focus on his newer venture, Mountain Mushrooms, as well as his family.
Blind Dog Tavern
Blind Dog Tavern ended 2024 by closing its doors for good after hosting guests on Dec. 31 and seven years in business. The owner, Josh Callen, owns multiple bars throughout Reno.
Fourk Kitchen
In mid-December 2024, Fourk Kitchen bid adieu to Reno. The restaurant was known for serving multicourse, prix fixe menus that rotated once per month, but after fewer than four years in business, the owner decided to pull the plug when his attempts to sell were unsuccessful.
Genoa Country Store
The long-running Genoa Country Store closed its doors on Dec. 22, 2024. The owners announced lease negotiations as the driving force for the closure. The beloved shop originally opened in 1999.
Pola Poke Bowls
Pola Poke Bowls closed permanently on Nov. 27, 2024; however, the owners are planning to open a new restaurant, Lillo, in the same location in 2025.
The Cake Slice
The Cake Slice closed its location on South McCarran in Reno on Nov. 19, 2024.
Cold Water Brewery
Debbie Brown has sold South Lake Tahoe’s Cold Water Brewery to couple Melanie and Kevin Hubbert.
Vistro
Vistro made headlines last year when it relocated its takeout operation from the basement of Greater Nevada Field to its own bright orange building near the Reno Arch. However, it seems the virtual kitchen model was the best fit for the business. The owners have downsized and returned to their original model, serving a variety of menus as delivery and takeout only. Orders are only taken online. So what will take over the previous spot, now that there’s a bright orange hole in the restaurant landscape of downtown? Rumor has it that Kings Sushi will be the new kid on the block.
Caliente
It was announced in October 2024 that Caliente, owned by Tom Turner, closed after 17 years in business. The Kings Beach restaurant was part of the Tahoe Restaurant Collection and had the same owner as Gar Woods in Carnelian Bay, Riva Grill in the Ski Run Marina, Bar of America in Downtown Truckee, and Sparks Water Bar in Sparks.
The Phoenix at The Outlets at Legends
The Phoenix at The Outlets at Legends announced their closure on Facebook on Sept. 18, 2024, citing the lease as its reason for immediately ceasing operations.
Rusty Taco
Rusty Taco in South Reno closed its doors in March 2024, after just 18 months in business.
