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Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery
Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery opened in Downtown Reno, near The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, The Coconut, and La Famiglia.
The Wolf Den
The Wolf Den has had a somewhat complicated history of opening and closing. Located near Lawlor Events Center, it’s a popular bar for University of Nevada, Reno students. In June 2015, the Den shuttered again, but, as of 2025, it’s reopened.
HumiliTree
HumiliTree, a new horticultural consultancy and landscaping business in Reno owned by Tanner Petrilla, is up and running. The business will focus largely on caring for perennials.
Sushi Pier
The same developer also took on the Sushi Pier remodel in Stateline. This two-month project provided a kitchen upgrade with new cooking line and equipment. The renovation was completed within a month and a half, in late 2024.
LCF Plant Nursery
Nathan Rosenbloom announced the closure of LCF Plant Nursery in December 2024, then shut down both the in-person business and the website. He plans to focus on his newer venture, Mountain Mushrooms, as well as his family.
Blind Dog Tavern
Blind Dog Tavern ended 2024 by closing its doors for good after hosting guests on Dec. 31 and seven years in business. The owner, Josh Callen, owns multiple bars throughout Reno.
Fourk Kitchen
In mid-December 2024, Fourk Kitchen bid adieu to Reno. The restaurant was known for serving multicourse, prix fixe menus that rotated once per month, but after fewer than four years in business, the owner decided to pull the plug when his attempts to sell were unsuccessful.
The Coyote Saloon
Before 2024 ended, The Coyote Saloon opened its doors. The country bar combines sports and line dancing for an extraordinary Reno experience. Located on Kietzke Lane, the saloon opens at 3 p.m. daily, offering a rotating selection of line-dancing events, bottle service, DJs, and more. It also hosts food trucks each day.
Stoked Oak BBQ
At Alpine Meadows, Stoked Oak BBQ opened winter 2024. Located on the gondola side of the sun deck, the new eatery serves traditional smoked barbecue classics, including sandwiches and platters.
Gold Coast 39° North
Gold Coast 39° North opened at Palisades Tahoe. The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine with a distinct Tahoe tilt.
Genoa Country Store
The long-running Genoa Country Store closed its doors on Dec. 22, 2024. The owners announced lease negotiations as the driving force for the closure. The beloved shop originally opened in 1999.
Birdeez
Birdeez, a mini-golf and darts fun center in Downtown Reno opened on Dec. 10, 2024. It comes from the same owners behind Downtown’s Reno Axe and the Grand Sierra Resort’s Sensology, adding to the Downtown playground landscape. The business features several lanes of electronic dart games, three challenging mini-golf courses in varying levels of difficulty, and a full restaurant and bar.
Pola Poke Bowls
Pola Poke Bowls closed permanently on Nov. 27, 2024; however, the owners are planning to open a new restaurant, Lillo, in the same location in 2025.
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.
The Cake Slice
The Cake Slice closed its location on South McCarran in Reno on Nov. 19, 2024.
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.
Urban Roots
Urban Roots celebrated 15 years on Nov. 2, 2024.
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.
Tahoe City Inn
The current site of the historic Tahoe City Inn is morphing into an evo, the global outdoor experiences company, complete with hotel, restaurant, and more near Commons Beach. Protect Our Winters founder Jeremy Jones is part of the project.
Sylva
We’re still (maybe not so) patiently awaiting Sylva, a new American bistro coming to Tahoe City from the chef formerly behind Christy Hill.
Cold Water Brewery
Debbie Brown has sold South Lake Tahoe’s Cold Water Brewery to couple Melanie and Kevin Hubbert.
