Openings
Truckee Teas & Truckee Slime Kitchen
A pair of new businesses opened in Truckee with the intent of keeping both parents and children entertained in one convenient space. Truckee Teas and Truckee Slime Kitchen celebrated a grand opening in December in the Westgate shopping center.
Truckee Teas serves hot tea, Boba tea, finger sandwiches, and baked goods. And next door (in a conjoined business that can be separated by sliding doors), children can create their own slime.
The Truckee Chamber and Town of Truckee celebrated the new additions with a ribbon cutting ceremony in December. The partner businesses are owned by Leanne Johnson and Christina Schwartz, both long-time Truckee residents.
Yarrow
Yarrow just opened at Sugar Bowl Resort, located atop Donner Summit. The new chef-driven restaurant blends California-inspired cuisine with alpine soul.
For the first time in its 87-year history, leaders at Sugar Bowl embarked on a major revitalization campaign to upgrade the resortโs features, from skiable terrain to on-mountain dining. This includes an entirely revamped food and beverage experience in the Village Lodge, under the leadership of Sugar Bowl Culinary Advisor and acclaimed celebrity chef Traci Des Jardins, Beverage Director and hospitality veteran Clay Reynolds, and Executive Chef Robert Douglas. The project included a complete redesign of the buildingโs culinary infrastructure, more than doubling the size of the kitchen and creating spaces that accommodate both sit-down dining and more casual gatherings on the outdoor Terrace.
With a strong focus on seasonal, local ingredient sourcing from nearby vendors and farmers, Yarrow offers comforting, approachable dishes through a Californian lens โ weaving together influences from American, Asian, European, and Middle Eastern cuisines.
Complementing the menu is a robust beverage program spotlighting California wine producers and Yarrowโs original โAlpine Floraโ cocktail collection, inspired by wildflowers native to the Sierra Nevada and named in tribute to the restaurantโs namesake, the yarrow flower. Each cocktail draws a connection to its floral inspiration through flavor or color.
The 64-seat restaurant was designed in partnership with award-winning firm, BCV Architecture + Interiors, who led the remodel of the historic Village Lodge.
Yarrow is open seven days a week 7:30 a.m. โ 2 p.m. for breakfast and lunch and 5 โ 9 p.m. for dinner.
Karajillo & Co.
Before the year ended, Karajillo & Co. opened its bar doors on the Riverwalk in the old Blind Dog Tavern space left vacant on Jan. 1, 2025. Just shy of one year later, the owners of neighboring Toro Bravo (Sergio Romero and Rene Preciado who also own La Condesa and Mexcal, respectively) opened their coffee-to-cocktails concept, providing caffeinated beverages and fresh pastries by day and boozy beverages and mocktails by night.
Currently in its soft launch period, the bar opens daily at 7 a.m. A grand opening announcement is expected soon.
The Mint at Revival Reno
Revival Reno, in the former Harrahโs Reno resort in Downtown Reno, welcomed its first tenant on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2025. The Mint is the propertyโs casino, a boutique version of some of the larger casino floors in The Biggest Little City with just 18 gaming machines inside and no tables or sports-betting kiosks. The 24/7 operation also houses a retro bar with cocktails to match and quick service food items, including pizza, wings, and wraps.
Itโs the first in a series of new businesses expected to open in the property, which dates back to 1969. Harrahโs Reno closed for good on March 17, 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Segara Coffee
Reno resident Esther Singer is celebrating the grand opening of her new coffee company, Segara Coffee, on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. at Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery in Reno. She focuses on sourcing single-origin beans from Southeast Asia.
Singer has a PhD in environmental science and applies her knowledge to work closely with farms in Indonesia and other locales, bringing her coffee products to the U.S. to sell at local events, online, and inside of Sierra Nevada Bakery and Creamery, where you can also get a fresh brewed cup. Segara is the Indonesian word for ocean.
Biggest Little Steakhouse
On Dec. 1, the owners of Biggest Little Steakhouse opened a second location at Northstar resort in Truckee. The first location is located on South Virginia Street in Midtown Reno.
Biggest Little Steakhouse is part of a larger restaurant group that also owns all Inclined Burgers + Brews restaurants in Reno and Incline Village.
Nam-Vietnamese Kitchen
Nam-Vietnamese Kitchen, an eatery focused on Southern Vietnamese cuisine, opened on Nov. 28 in Carson City. It is owned by Liem Le, who previously owned Creazian and Pho Restaurant, both Vietnamese restaurants in Reno. Creazian closed in 2018 and Pho Restaurant near Target in South Reno is under new ownership. The menu includes pho, banh mi, flamed broiled BBQ, and several wok-made dishes.
OTC Reno
OTC Reno, the areaโs newest gay bar, opened on Nov. 15. While a grand opening is still in the works, the nightclub is serving patrons and active on social media.
The club is on Kietzke Lane in the same building that housed Coyote (a country bar that made it less than one year). Before that the space was home to Reno staples such as Splash, Tronix, Neutron, and Visions. OTC is run by one of the original owners of Coyote, Nicholas Dismang, who is also part-owner of The Polo Lounge since 2017.
Stop by for drink specials and high energy music, plus happy hour deals. Follow @otcreno on Instagram for more.
Stingers Golf Lounge
A new restaurant and entertainment center has landed in Zephyr Cove. Stingers Golf Lounge is part bar, part restaurant, part golf simulator. On Nov. 19 it opened to the public in the old Capisce location, offering an elevated menu of food and drinks, including a shareable Maui Poke Bowl, Chรจvre Goat Cheese and Spinach Ravioli, and a Huli-Huli Chicken Sando. Those who want to play on the golf simulators can book bays by the hour or sign up for a membership. The space also is open to private parties. Learn more or browse the menu at Stingersgolflounge.com.
Bearry Sweet & Early 90’s Coffee Shop
A pair of businesses recently opened at Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe. Bearry Sweet sells a collection of house-made crepes, waffles, marquesitas, and mini pancakes while Early 90’s Coffee Shop sells Mexican Highlands coffee, pour-overs, teas, and infusions. The latter brings a distinct vibe, even offering a record player while the former has a create-your-own experience where guests pick their own toppings. Both shops, owned by wife-and-wife team Monserrath Mendoza and Lizet Pereyra, are connected to make ordering coffee and breakfast a seamless experience.ย Mendoza and Pereyra hail from Mexico City and bring some of that flavor to their high altitude businesses.
Robertoโs Taco Shop
Robertoโs Taco Shop is still growing. The family-owned business, specializing in tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and other Mexican cuisine, opened its first Northern Nevada location in 2016. On Oct. 16, the business celebrated its sixth store in the region, opening on Tierra Del Sol Parkway in Sparks.
There are many more locations of Robertoโs in Southern Nevada, California, and Texas, all owned by members or extensions of the Robledo family. The company first started in 1964 in San Ysidro as a tortilla factory before quickly expanding into a traditional taco shop in San Diego.
Barrel & Bine
A new bar is coming to Longley Lane. Barrel & Bine plans to open by the end of the week, according to Owner Ken Hotchkiss, who previously owned and operated Capitol Beer & Tap Room in Sacramento for more than 13 years. The new business will serve beer and wine on draft as well as large-batch cocktails. A simple food menu will be “small but creative,” according to Hotchkiss.
The new business is going into the former Growler Guys location, which closed permanently in 2024. Staff will use the existing tap system for the beverage program, although Hotchkiss mentioned some changes have been made to the business.
Nikki’s Candy
Nikkiโs Candy, a Swedish candy store, opened its doors on Oct. 28 in the Trader Joeโs shopping center on South McCarran in Reno. The shop is owned by Reno resident Nichole Patterson. Guests are invited to come in and mix their own candy bags from several vibrant options or choose a signature pre-mixed bag. Nikkiโs Candy is a family affair. Nicholeโs daughter, Vivian, created all of the artwork and the logo for the business.
Good Days Cafรฉ
Good Days Cafรฉ, located near the University of Nevada, Reno campus, celebrated its grand opening Oct. 24 โ 26. The weekend kicked off with free coffee to Wolf Card holders on Friday followed by a weekend of bottomless mimosas, DJs, and plenty of caffeine. Derek Sornson, who also owns Dubs Sports Lounge, opened the business in the former Laughing Planet spot. He first announced his new project to the community in July.
Montesa
The Ritz Carlton, Lake Tahoe in Truckee is opening a new slope-side dining concept on Oct. 23 dubbed Montesa. The modern cantina will serve elevated Mexican street food and spirits with specialties that include heirloom corn masa tortillas made in house daily and salted-rim cocktails. The restaurantโs moniker is inspired by the Spanish word for rugged mountain to punctuate its location in the Sierra Nevada and as an apres-ski destination.
Fuego and Bali
Owners of the Bali Express food truck based out of Reno celebrated their two-year anniversary by opening a brick-and-mortar location in Carson City called Fuego and Bali on July 8. The restaurant serves an extended menu of Balinese cuisine and plans to hold a grand opening event on Oct. 19.
Golden Boy Mariscos and Sushi Sports Bar
The owners of Silver Peak sold their taproom in Downtown Reno and the business reopened as Golden Boy Mariscos and Sushi Sports Bar on Aug. 31. It is the second location of the restaurant, which also operates on Victorian Avenue in Sparks. The menu focuses on Mexican fare, including Mexican sushi in a sports bar atmosphere.
Main Station Farm Science Center
The Main Station Farm Science Center โ part of the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources at University of Nevada, Reno โ is opening a new classroom and research facility at 5895 Clean Water Way in Reno. The new building houses Wolf Pack Meats and an upgraded feedlot. The grand opening is scheduled for Oct. 4.
Little Truckee Ice Creamery
Little Truckee Ice Creamery opened a fourth location, and itโs first in Reno, on Aug. 7. The popular ice cream spot owned by Kenny Blum has three existing addresses in Truckee and Lake Tahoe and recently added a Robb Drive storefront in Northwest Reno. In addition to ice cream made on location, Little Truckee employees also make the businessโ ice cream inclusions, such as caramel, brownies, and chocolate chips. Customers also like Little Truckeeโs dairy-free ice cream with organic coconut milk as its base, as well as fruit sorbets. The shop is open 11 a.m. โ 9 p.m. daily.
Anaโs Taco Grill
On Aug. 14,ย Anaโs Taco Grill in Reno opened a long-awaited second location. The first restaurant, on Wonder Street, opened in 2020 and the new spot is in South Reno on Geiger Grade Road where Nik-N-Willies Pizza and Deli used to be. Anaโs Taco Grill is open 10 a.m. โ 8 p.m. daily.
Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings
Wing Zone Hot Chicken & Wings will open its doors at 705 N. Virginia St. on Aug. 19. The new wing spot is a franchise owned by local franchisee Raj Rai, who has opened 45 restaurants in total over his career. The grand opening event will include free samples and promotions including six free wings with every $20 purchase and free fries with any $10 purchase.
Pizza Guys
Tahir Akram opened the third location of Pizza Guys on Plumb Lane June 26. The Sacramento-based fast casual pizza spot with about 100 locations nationwide specializes in pizza including flatbreads, specialty pies, and custom-built orders. The newest space is the largest Pizza Guys restaurant in the Reno-Sparks area boasting 2,500 total square feet in comparison to the other two locations that clock in around 1,200-1,300 square feet. With that extra room, Akram says they were able to expand the menu to include fried foods like wings and French fries as well as cater to a more robust walk-in and dine-in crowd while the other two restaurants serve more take-out customers. Tahir Akram, a serial entrepreneur, who also owns his own construction and financial business, has owned all three of the existing Reno and Sparks restaurants at one time. He purchased the Sparks location in 2012 from a former franchisee, then, in 2016, he built the Robb Drive location that he later sold in 2018. He currently owns both the Sparks location and Plumb Lane location with plans to expand throughout Reno.
Minglewood Coffee & Company
Tahoe City welcomed a new coffeeshop meets breakfast spot meets lunch cafรฉ calledย Minglewood Coffee & Company. The business opened its doors July 11 after a one-month remodel of the oldย Sydโs Bagelry. The dining concept comes from local entrepreneursย Alex and Amanda Looby, who also own Christy Hill and the Sandbar. The short menu focuses on locally sourced and healthy ingredients, served 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Photo by Jamie Kingham
Cleoโs Coffee & Cocktails
Phase one of Caesars extensive rebranding project of the Harveyโs in Stateline was unveiled on July 1. For 80 years Harveyโs was a cornerstone of the South Lake Tahoe area, but today the building is marked by a colorful wolf and a new name โ Caesars Republic, shared with just one other Caesars property in Arizona. Phase one focused on updating most of the casinoโs main areas, including the guest rooms, private poker room, and casino floor. The food and beverage service also got an upgrade with theย goal of elevating the rest of the property to the standard created by Wolf by Vanderpump and Hellโs Kitchen. The newest spot, Cleoโs Coffee & Cocktails, is a morning to evening concept located in the main lobby where a retail shop used to be and offering an elevated menu of French pastries, breakfast toasts, and coffee drinks in the morning; lunch specials in the afternoon; and cocktail service and light bites until it closes at 10 p.m. (and 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays). At Cleoโs, fresh baked pastries including chocolate-dipped croissant rolls, vibrant toasts, and breakfast specialties including several quiches, are served daily. The drink service is also elevated with a variety of hot and cold morning beverages, on-tap negronis, and espresso-infused cocktails. Phase two of the remodel will begin in September with a planned finish date of Spring 2026. During this time, the remaining parts of the casino floor as well as the pool will be overhauled.ย
Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens will open its first Reno location on July 21 on Steamboat Parkway. While it is Reno’s first Slim Chickens, a Sparks location has been operating since June 2023 on Los Altos Parkway. Both locations are owned by franchiseeย Roy Perez,ย who also owns 10 Jimboy’s Tacos locations in the Greater Sacramento area with plans to expand his footprint further into Northern Nevada. The menu features hand-breaded chicken specialties including sandwiches, tenders, salads, and more.
