Expansions
Golden Boy Mariscos and Sushi Sports Bar
The owners of Silver Peak sold their taproom in Downtown Reno and the business reopened as Golden Boy Mariscos and Sushi Sports Bar on Aug. 31. It is the second location of the restaurant, which also operates on Victorian Avenue in Sparks. The menu focuses on Mexican fare, including Mexican sushi in a sports bar atmosphere.
Jerky Junction
The late Andy Baird started Jerky Junction, a Southern California jerky brand, in 1992. Today, his son, Kyle Baird, and wife, Sarah, two Carson City residents, operate the business together. On July 10, they celebrated the opening of a 16,000-square-foot Carson City facility — doubling the size of their previous Mound House operation — that produces 30,000 pounds of jerky per month. They produce several types of meat jerky for other jerky brands, co-pack items, and create their own Jerky Junction label, including exotic selections such as snapping turtle, camel, kangaroo, and python. The Carson City facility also has a small retail space where visitors can purchase jerky. Photo courtesy of Nevada Appeal: Sarah and Kyle Baird in the Jerky Junction facility in north Carson City on July 14. Photo by Scott Neuffer.
J Resort
J Resort announced its $130 million development plan, which will include a northward expansion. In addition to resort improvements, the Downtown Reno property will grow to encompass facilities and festival grounds, and it has entered into a partnership with JMF Presents on an outdoor entertainment project.
Champagne & Chocolate
In July, Champagne & Chocolate opened a second location on Plumb Lane in Reno. The first spot for the bar and dessert concept is in Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. Chocolates are sourced from longtime local chocolatier Chocolate Nugget Candy Factory.
Mountain Mike’s
Mountain Mike’s opened its third area restaurant in Sparks. The new space is owned and operated by Dalvir Janjua, Manpreet Rai, and Kamaljit Singh, who not only own the two Reno locations but also two additional locations in Stockton, Calif. The Sparks location is on Baring Boulevard and boasts eight big-screen televisions, an arcade, a private party room, and an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet.
Coffeebar
Coffeebar has a new bakery in Truckee on Donner Pass Road, which opened on May 3. This location promises a robust tea and coffee menu, as well as an assortment of baked goods, breakfasts, and lunch options that include Roman-style pizzas. There also is the promise of weekend doughnuts. The bakery is inside the transformed former Tri-County Bank building, as one of a slew of local businesses bringing the space new life.
The Overland Hotel
In late February 2024, it was announced that The Overland Hotel in Fallon (not to be confused with Minden’s Overland Restaurant & Pub) would be closing. Family health issues were cited as the reason.
