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The Edge Restaurant & Lounge
On July 1, 2025,ย Edgewood Tahoe Resort,ย a premier luxury resort located on the shores of Lake Tahoe in Stateline, unveiled its newest fine dining concept,ย The Edge Restaurant & Lounge. Formerly known as Edgewood Restaurant, the new concept will give guests five-star dining with panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada. Diners will enjoy a menu that balances seasonal flavors with modern culinary techniques, such as tableside presentations, multi-course tasting menus, and artisanal craft cocktails. In addition, The Edge will house an expansive wine collection featuring more than 1,000 labels worldwide, including rare estate vintages and boutique Californian wineries โ all hand-selected by expert sommeliers. In partnership withย Plant Construction Company, L.P. andย Collaborative Design Studio, theย remodel reflects a high level of luxury. The project also includes the interior of the existing entry, restaurant, bar, north and south ballrooms, kitchen, and lower-level restrooms, among other shared spaces.
Tadaima Shabu Shabu
In early June,ย Tadaima Shabu Shabuย opened in The Basement, at 50 S. Virginia St. in Downtown Reno. The Japanese restaurant specializes inย shabu shabu, a hot pot dish consisting ofย fresh vegetables and meats that you cook in your own simmering broth tableside.ย People are raving about theย chicken meatballs, which simmer in the broth. The owners, husband-and-wife team Sean and Yumi Patterson, are hands on and friendly.ย Itโs open for lunch and dinner every day except Monday. Reservations required.
Sage Leaf
We are excited to announce thatย Sage Leafย restaurant, located in Incline Village, is opening a second location in the soon-to-be-vacated space held by Laughing Planet in Midtown Reno. Laughing Planet is closing permanently and leaving the location on Tahoe Street at the end of July.ย Shane and Lara Hammett,ย owners of Sage Leaf, will receive the keys in August and hope to open in October.ย The Hammetts met in 2007 while working at the Napa Valley Grille in Yountvilleย and they worked around wine country before moving to Lake Tahoe in 2011 and opening Sage Leaf. Shane also is the restaurantโs chef and sommelier.ย The couple prides themselves onย using local, sustainable, and humanly raised products, includingย Niman Ranchย and other small purveyors, and have a commitment to family-owned farms and sustainable agriculture. Menus feature seasonal and fresh ingredients. Photos by Jen Schmidt
28th Annual BBQ, Brews, & Blues Festival’s Best Tasting Beer Awards
On June 13 โ 14, the Eldorado Hotel & Casino hosted its 28thย annual BBQ, Brews, & Blues festival and crowned several local breweries as the winners of the best tasting beer at the Downtown Reno festival. The local winners were: First Place Dark Ale (Highland Stag 18 Year Elijah Craig Bourbon aged Wee Heavy Ale) โย Schussboom Brewing Co.ย in Reno, Second Place Hazy IPA (Thunder Pip Hazy IPA) โย Lead Dog Brewingย in Reno, and Second Place Red Ale (Irish Red Ale) โย The Fox Breweryย in Carson City. Photo by Donna Victor
Nevada State Entomologist Jeff Knight
Nevada State Entomologist Jeff Knight is retiring on July 4th after 40 years with the Nevada Department of Agriculture. The entomology program identifies, surveys, and provides management solutions for insect pests that can impact agriculture and our food supply. In 1977, Knight started his career with the NDA as an โentomology seasonal.โ In 1993, Knight was promoted to state entomologist where he safeguarded Nevadaโs economy and food security by responding to invasive species and agricultural pests. His passion and dedication to the development and curation of the State of Nevada Entomology Collection has catalogued the discovery of new species within the state and expanded the formal state records for species. He also has identified innumerable samples from the public and agriculture community, offering insights and management recommendations. Knight is regarded as a tireless advocate for environmental stewardship, educating Nevadans on the importance of sustainable practices to preserve our stateโs valuable ecosystems. His dedication to protecting Nevadaโs agriculture has been invaluable. Photo by Chris Holloman
Playfield Sports and Games
On June 20,ย Playfield 76ย becameย Playfield Sports and Gamesย and the business moved from 150 N. Arlington Ave. to 235 Lake St. in Reno. Under new ownership, the barcade that shuttered its doors in January reopened in the old Santa Fe Hotel building where The Fe restaurant operated. The new owner is Joe Abate, who had long supplied and maintained the businessโ games. Youโll still find retro arcade games such as pinball, air hockey, and classics such as Pac Man in the spot. Playfield also has a full bar with specialty cocktails as well as small bites such as loaded mac and cheese, a cheese and birria dish, and a churro dessert. Paige Montgomery is the general manager/owner operator (and the creative-mind behind the craft cocktail menu) and Nate Stevens is the bar manager/owner operator.
Martis Valley Lodge
On July 1,ย Martis Valley Lodgeย is opening in Truckee after a $9 million transformation. The property,ย a Hilton Tapestry Collection hotel,ย will haveย a new restaurant called Trailhead Social, which will serveย โelevated comfort food and aprรจs-style dining.โ The restaurant will include dishes such as Truckee River trout crostini, Truckee cheese fondue, Sierra sliders, and a signature Sierra wild berry cheesecake. In addition, the hotelย isย partnering with local artisans and purveyors to offer, for instance, coffee fromย Drink Coffee Do Stuffย and beer fromย Truckee Brewing Company. The property was previously aย Hampton Inn & Suites location.
Haumbody Sanctuary
This fall, Haumbody Sanctuary plans to open in the former Junkee space in Midtown Reno. The gathering place for wellness and community building comes from married founders Amber Campion and Peter Lam. It will be a yoga and fitness studio fused with an elegant tea house, medicinal mocktail and elixir lounge, and eatery with nourishing and wholesome dishes. The social space is meant to stimulate meaningful connection, mindful movement, and restorative rituals. For details, follow Haumbody Sanctuary on Instagram.
Perenn at the Museum
Perennย โย the popular bakery, restaurant, and grocery store founded in Reno โ is opening a new cafรฉ inside theย Nevada Museum of Artย on Aug. 15. Until then, the cafรฉ will be closed for renovations. The space will be designed in collaboration with Anton Anger of Studio Meadowย based in Brooklyn. The new cafรฉ menu will include house-made croissants, pastries, and bread, as well as organic coffee, specialty lattes, and loose-leaf teas.ย Guests also will enjoy scrambled eggs in a croissant with Boursin cheese, a BLT on griddled country sourdoughโฏwith citrus aioli, and a kale salad with a tahini-lemon vinaigrette. Diners will be able to eat and sip inside the cafรฉ as well as in the atrium and on the museumโs patio. While Roundabout will no longer run the cafรฉ, the company will continue to be the museumโs caterer for on-site events.
Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
Theย Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadowsย just launched itsย Workforce Readiness Food Truck, giving teens hands-on job experience while they serve homemade pizza, fresh cookies, and watermelon lemonade. The truck debuted at Idlewild Parkโs Food Truck Fridays on June 6, and will be back every Friday through August (except July 4).ย Itโs more than a food truck; itโs a career readiness classroom on wheels. The club teens are getting involved โ from taking orders to learning small business operations.ย
Frey Ranch Distillery
In June,ย Frey Ranch Distilleryย received many honors at this yearโs ASCOT Awards, with a total of 28 medals awarded to its portfolio of bourbon, ryes, and specialty American whiskeys. The Fallon-based distillery took home the title of โMost Awarded Distillery of the Yearโ with five double platinum medals and 16 platinum medals in a variety of categories.ย The Fallon-based distillery took home the title of โMost Awarded Distillery of the Yearโ with five double platinum medals and 16 platinum medals in a variety of categories.ย Out of hundreds of submissions across multiple spirits categories โ including domestic and international whiskey, tequila, gin, vodka, rum, and others โ Frey Ranch was the most awarded distillery in this yearโs competition.ย The platinum medal winners include Frey Ranch Farm Strength Uncut, Frey Ranch 100% Barley Whiskey, Frey Ranch 100% Wheat Whiskey and Frey Ranch 100% Oat Whiskey, among other expressions.
South Shore Brewery Trail
In June, the Tahoe Chamber announced the launch of theย South Shore Brewery Trail,ย a free hop-on, hop-off brewery shuttleย running every Tuesday and Wednesdayย throughout the summer and into Oktoberfest.ย The Brewery Trail connects five South Lake breweries: South Lake Brewing Co.ย (original location at The Y), Cold Water Brewery and Grill, Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery & Restaurant, South of North Brewing Co., and The Libation Lodge Kitchen & Taproomย (by South Lake Brewing Co.). As part of the experience, guests can pick up a Brewery Trail passportย at any participating brewery. If they collect a stamp at each location and turn in the completed passport, they can receive a custom South Shore Beer Trail pint glass.
Cluckers
Cluckers, the restaurant on Center Street in Reno famous for itsย hand-breadedย fried chicken thigh sandwiches, is moving a few streets away into the old DOPO spot at 18 Saint Lawrence Ave. Owners of the restaurant hope to open at the end of August and the new space will have a full bar, extended hours, an updated menu, and TVs for sports and entertainment. Cluckers also is known for its whole wings, fresh-cut fries, and fried pickles.
Assembly Bill 375
On June 12, Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signedย Assembly Bill 375, a new law that permits certain food establishments in Nevada to sell and deliver sealed alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption, if authorized by local ordinance. The law allows county commissions and city councils to approve regulations letting qualified businesses sell and deliver sealed alcohol. These sales will include a surcharge of up to 50 cents per transaction, with the money funding administrative costs and the stateโs DUI reduction program. Changes to craft distillery rules also were included. Distillers with exclusive contracts created before Jan. 1 may now import spirits to create a specific product and produce up to 40,000 additional cases for out-of-state sales. They may also use spirits made by other manufacturers for those exclusive products. The law also designates theย Picon Punch,ย a traditional Basque drink, asย Nevadaโs official state drink.ย AB 375 passed with strong support in both the Assembly and Senate before being signed into law and enrolled as Chapter 421. Most provisions take effect October. Photo of Picon punch at JT Basque in Gardnerville by Shea Evans
Rolled Daiquiri Wagon
On June 12, the folks at Dorindaโs Chocolates and Rolled: Mountain Creamery in Reno unveiled their 1976 vintage Miley horse trailer mobile bar, aka theย Daiquiri Wagon.ย It will serve daiquiris, beer, ice-cream sandwiches, chocolates, and custom cocktails. Dillon and Dustin Vance, owners of Rolled: Mountain Creamery and Dorindaโs Chocolates, put many hours of love and work into the new mobile business. The trailer will be parked outside their Riverside location 5:30 โ 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through Sept. 4. The trailer also is available for events.ย
Assembly Bill 404
On June 4, theย Nevada Craft Brewers Associationย announced the successful passage of Assembly Bill 404, touted as a milestone piece of legislation aimed at modernizing and supporting Nevadaโs independent craft beer industry. The bill passed without opposition. AB 404 allows in-state breweries and distilleries to ship beer directly to consumers outside of Nevada, granting them a vital, modern tool to navigate an increasingly challenging and competitive market. This is a privilege that wineries and breweries were granted in 2020, however, it was rescinded specifically to breweries in 2021. The legislation also provides clear authorization for breweries to operate up to two taproom locations where beer is not brewed on site as well as serve other alcohol, creating much-needed flexibility and a greater ability to grow within local communities. Breweriesย with more than two taprooms will be grandfathered in. The passage of AB 404 represents a major achievement for the more than 50 breweries across Nevada represented by the NCBA.ย
Reno Vegan Chef Challenge Awards
On June 3, theย Reno Vegan Chef Challengeย wrapped up and chefs were presented awards at a private awards ceremony at The Club at Rancharrah in Reno. Winners were chosen by Reno residents who dined at the participating restaurants during the challenge, with more than 350 ratings and reviews submitted for all dishes. The list of winners follows: First Place (Chef of the Year & Best Date Spot): ZOZOโs Ristorante; Second Place (Dinersโ Choice Award): Kei Sushi Reno; Third Place (Excellence in Culinary Experience): Noodle Box Kitchen; Best Appetizer: A Taste of Thai Cuisine; Best Cupcakes: Batch Cupcakery; Best Dessert: Dipdee Stix; Best Gluten-Free Option: Engine 8 Urban Winery; Best Global Flavors: Thali; Best Lunch Spot & Whole Foods Excellence: Elixir Superfood & Juice; Best Overall Menu & Exemplary Local Sourcing: Great Full Gardens; Best Overall Menu & Sustainable; Dining Option: Buenos Grill; Best Sandwiches: Sรผp; Best Veganized Dish: Pasta Fresca; Best Beverage Experience: Underworld Distillery; Excellence in Baking: Wheatberry Baking Company; Excellence in Plant-Based Catering & Meal Prep: Cherry Bomb Catering; Most Creative Flavors: Rolled Mountain Creamery; Most Innovative Chef: Bertha Mirandaโs; Outstanding Vegan Comfort Food: Noble Pie Parlor.
Brasserie Saint James
On June 1,ย Brasserie Saint Jamesย in Reno sold to new operators. After about a year as its chef/owner, Lewis Pierrott, who also owns Bricks restaurant and Josefโs Vienna Bakery & Cafe in Reno, sold toย sister and brother, Ana Lauren and Selin Cรณrdova. Originally from Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, the Cรณrdova family has nearly two decades of experience in the restaurant industry. The duo will continue to feature the classic dishes that have been beloved at Brasserie over the years and will add their own personal touches to the menu. In addition, the two created a retail area exclusively for locally made products to support small area producers and entrepreneurs. On July 14, 2025, the two will celebrate the official launch of the refreshed brand and will unveil the newly renovated patio and rooftop.ย
Archieโs Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast
Archieโs Giant Hamburgers & Breakfast,ย which first opened in 1995 on North Virginia Street, celebrated its 30th anniversary with an event on June 1. Krysta Palmer, an American athlete and UNR alumna, was in attendance.
Dolce Caffe
In June 2025,ย Dolce Caffeย opened a second locationย in the old Sierra Nevada Chocolates spot inย Midtown Reno. The new location will feature breakfast, lunch, and baked goods during the day and a full bar with charcuterie and other snacks at night. The bakery/cafรฉ still is open at its original location in Mayberry Landing on McCarran Boulevard in Southwest Reno. Photo by Shaun Hunter
Laughing Planet
Midtownโsย Laughing Planetย will celebrate its 10th anniversary in June 2025.
Bristlecone Brewing Co.
In late May 2025, Bristlecone Brewing Co. opened in the spot formerly occupied by IMBIB brewery on Second Street in Reno. The owners are Martin Barman and Matt Garcia and they were some of the brewers with Alibi Ale Works (in Incline Village and Truckee), which stopped brewing its own beer. The two are focusing on having a wide array of beer styles, with an even mix of lagers and ales. And they want to concentrate on making beers that are approachable and easy to drink. Currently, they are open 4 โ 10 p.m. Fridays and 1 โ 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. They plan to open on some weekdays soon.
Whitecaps Pizza
Whitecaps Pizza at Kings Beach, which opened in 2017 in the old Steamers building, is debuting a rooftop patio this summer. The bar backs up to the lake, offering customers an unobstructed view of Tahoe.
Tahoe Restaurant Group
Tahoe Restaurant Group, which owns Tahoe restaurantsย Basecamp Pizza Co.,ย Fireside Pizza Co.,ย Rubicon Pizza Co., andย Azul Latin Kitchen, recently became an employee-owned company. This allows employees to receive free retirement benefits as long as they work a minimum of 800 hours per year. Among the upsides of this model, which required the owners to sell their shares into a trust, is that employees now have a stake in the companyโs overall success.
Toucan Charlieโs Gourmet Buffet and Grille
Toucan Charlieโs Gourmet Buffet and Grille was recently recognized by Yelp for having one of the countryโs best brunch buffets. The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa restaurant was the only Northern Nevada restaurant to make the list, ranking #14 on Yelpโs all-time list of the best brunch buffets. Yelp Elite Squad Members are responsible for the awards, based on their rankings and the volume of reviews.
