Openings
Chrome Coffee Works
The adorable pink building on Pine Street in Reno opened as Chrome Coffee Works on Nov. 21, 2024. The retro spot serves a simple menu of coffee and tea, plus breakfast burritos and pastries.
CrunCheese & Basak Chicken
A pair of new Korean fast-casual restaurants opened recently. On Nov. 2, 2024, CrunCheese, a Korean hot dog concept, opened inside of Walmart in Carson City, and on Nov. 8, 2024, a new Korean fried chicken place called Basak Chicken opened in Sparks on Prater Way.
Graze Craze
Graze Craze opened in Sparks on Nov. 5, 2024. The charcuterie catering concept features boards, boxes, and platters made to order. There once was a location in Reno (that has since closed), making the Sparks location the only one in the area. It comes from franchise owners in Las Vegas who own three stores in the southern part of the state.
Darkshot Coffee
Darkshot Coffee also now has a second location. The soft opening of its new Valley Road store was announced on social media on Nov. 2, 2024.
Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Café
Lewis Pierrott is at it again. Known for buying up Reno restaurant businesses, the current owner of Josef’s Vienna Bakery & Café purchased the building that houses Arlington Gardens Mall and Rattlesnake Club in early October 2024. He opened a second Josef’s in the space.
Curse of Cane
Curse of Cane, a new cocktail bar on Center Street in Reno, opened in November 2024. The sister restaurant to Death & Taxes and Amari offers cool drinks in a bright and almost Wonderland-style space. In a somewhat unorthodox fashion, the restaurant began announcing popups ahead of its grand opening with announcements on Instagram, which also tease new cocktail menus.
Crave Cookies
Crave Cookies, a cookie and loaded soda franchise, opened next door to Sugar Blvd. in The Sticks in Midtown Reno. In addition to selling oversized cookies similar to the Crumbl business model, the shop also has an unbelievably long list of dirty sodas (spiked with cream, flavored syrups, and juices) with options to add boba.
The Cup Café
Lovers of The Cup Café will be thrilled to hear the eatery has a new location. The breakfast staple, located near Target on South Virginia Street, opened its second spot in Reno Town Mall.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks, a sports bar chain not unlike a Hooters restaurant, opened in the Redfield Promenade in Reno on Oct. 21, 2024.
Dairy Queen
On Oct. 1, 2024, Dairy Queen opened in a brand new building in the Raley’s shopping center in South Reno. The store is owned by Rajiv Paul, who also owns seven Arizona locations of the fast food giant, along with local Vish Krishnan.
Bab Café
Bab Café reopened on Sept. 21, 2024, following a mandatory closure by the Northern Nevada Public Health Department in May after violating several codes. The owner had been keeping followers up to date on the reopening process, which included passing several health inspections, through social media.
Saltgrass Steak House
Saltgrass Steak House opened inside of the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe in Stateline on Sept. 20, 2024. The Texas-style steakhouse chain includes a No Bull Lounge as well as an expanded patio with firepits and additional seating.
The Little Bear Café
New for the most recent ski season, The Little Bear Café at Palisades Tahoe opened in September 2024 ahead of Palisades Tahoe’s season opener on Nov. 22, 2024. The cozy café focuses on relationships with local purveyors and serves coffee, baked goods, artisan sandwiches, wine, and more.
Bruschetta
Bruschetta joined the Stateline dining scene over the summer. The Italian concept had been in the works for over a year, while owner Erik Rhoades worked hard on the remodel. The Bay Area-transplant has lived at Lake Tahoe since the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bruschetta is his first Nevada restaurant after selling his California eatery four years ago. Bruschetta joined the Stateline dining scene over the summer. The Italian concept had been in the works for over a year, while owner Erik Rhoades worked hard on the remodel. The Bay Area-transplant has lived at Lake Tahoe since the Covid-19 pandemic, and Bruschetta is his first Nevada restaurant after selling his California eatery four years ago.
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.
Brooks’ Bar and Deck
Edgewood Tahoe Resort revamped its Brooks’ Bar and Deck, which reopened on May 17 for the first time since closing in October 2023. The space has been named among the Best Golf Pubs and one of the top 50 Best 19th Holes by Golf Digest. In addition to serving golfers off the green, the restaurant also is open to others coming in for a bite. The renovations included a full interior renovation and a reimagined menu.
The Par by Parlay6 Brewing Co.
The Par by Parlay6 Brewing Co. opened on May 8 in the old Wonder Aleworks space in Midtown. In addition to beer, the new spot includes a full bar and food items.
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.
No. 731
A bar has opened in the cottage behind Calafuria named No. 731, a nod to a number listed on the building that dates back to 1914. The new spot, which officially began welcoming patrons on April 19, will borrow Calafuria’s kitchen to serve small Italian bites along with a menu of crafted cocktails and sustainably sourced wines.
Osteria Sierra and Guests Only at Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe in Incline Village has made a few changes to its dining destinations. In addition to remodeling and reopening its café as an Italian-Alpine fusion restaurant named Osteria Sierra in mid-March, the resort also debuted a new event space called Guests Only. Specifically created with private events in mind, the speakeasy-style lounge is located on the resort’s 11th floor.
