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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 thereโs a bright orange hole in the restaurant landscape of downtown? Rumor has it that Kings Sushi will be the new kid on the block.
Dipdee
Gelato on a stick? Dipdee has been serving the Reno community since 2022 out of a creative ice cream food truck. Now itโs expanding with a brick-and-mortar shop on Keystone Avenue. Stay tuned for official opening details!
The Virgil
MaryBeth and Colin Smith, the couple behind Roundabout Catering and other food businesses, acquired The Virgil, an event space in Reno. The Smiths plan to use the 100-year-old building to host events including weddings, corporate gatherings, and more. They have plans to conduct kitchen improvements and turn The Virgil into a one-stop shop for event planning and related services.
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.
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 Cafรฉ
Lovers of The Cup Cafรฉ 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.
Cibo e Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar
The old Rapscallion building is getting a new tenant, Cibo e Vino Restaurant and Wine Bar. Weโre 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 Baldiniโs 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.
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.
Yelp Elite’s Top Places To Eat
Yelp Elites announces a fresh list of โtop places to eatโ in Reno-Tahoe in October 2024. The list includes R Town Pizza, The Steak House at Western Village, La Condesa Eatery, Arario, Kuma Sushi, Belleville Wine Bar, Mexcal, Cosmos Snack Bar, Two Chicks, and Atlantisโ Bistro Napa.
Royce Burger Bar
Royce Burger Bar turned 10 in October 2024.
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks, a sports bar chain not unlike a Hooters restaurant, opened in the Redfield Promenade in Reno on Oct. 21, 2024.
IMBฤชB Custom Brews
On Oct. 12, 2024, owner Matt Johnson announced that IMBฤชB Custom Brews had taken home gold in the bock category for its Pan is Alive Maibock.
Schรผssboom Brewing Co.
Schรผssboom Brewing Co. in South Reno also took home an award from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. It was announced on Oct. 12 that the brandโs Bear Bait Raspberry Honey Wheat Ale won bronze.
Rising for People Coffee Co.
Itโs 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.
Dairy Queen
On Oct. 1, 2024, Dairy Queen opened in a brand new building in the Raleyโs 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.
Sterling Farms Nevada
Jeannie Damonte, a Nevada farmer and owner of Sterling Farms Nevada, represented the U.S. at a panel hosted by Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome on Sept. 30, 2024. She was the only representative from the U.S. on the panel of women-only farmers.
Bistro Napa
Bistro Napa, an Atlantis restaurant, received a AAA Four Diamond designation on Sept. 30, 2024. This marks the restaurant as part of the top tier of the hospitality industry in North America. It is not, however, Atlantisโ first similar recognition. With the Atlantis Steakhouse holding the title since 2013 and the resort as a whole having its own AAA Four Diamond rating since 2012, the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa is now the only property in Northern Nevada to boast multiple AAA Four Diamond restaurants in addition to being a AAA Four Diamond hotel.
Bab Cafรฉ
Bab Cafรฉ 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 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.
