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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.
The Little Bear Cafรฉ
New for the most recent ski season, The Little Bear Cafรฉ at Palisades Tahoe opened in September 2024 ahead of Palisades Tahoeโs season opener on Nov. 22, 2024. The cozy cafรฉ 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.
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.
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.
Jax at the Tracks
Jax at the Tracks, a classic American diner in Truckee, has changed hands. Longtime owner Bud Haley sold the business to Tony Cervantes, a local custom-home builder.
Chris Watkins
Chris Watkins has returned to Everline Resort & Spa as chef de cuisine at Six Peaks Grille. Watkins has more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with locations from San Francisco to Switzerland on his resume. Recently, he served as executive chef at Stella Restaurant in Truckee.
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.
Lindsay Chichester
Lindsay Chichester is the new state leader for the 4-H Youth Development Program offered by the University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. She has nearly 15 years of experience in related roles.
Jordan Hosmer-Henner
Jordan Hosmer-Henner brings years of experience to his new role with the University of Nevada, Renoโs Desert Farming Initiative as the manager of food systems programs. His position specifically focuses on improving Nevadaโs food systemsโ resiliency and increasing food security throughout the entire state.
