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This season brings an abundance of exciting flavors, stories, and events from our local food-and-drink community.
 
Celebrate the creativity, traditions, and connections that make this time of year so special. From new restaurant openings and culinary milestones to heartfelt tales of passion and perseverance, there’s something here for everyone to savor.
 
Be sure to check out this week’s festive events, bringing you a delightful mix of holiday cheer and seasonal fun.
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Here’s a taste of what’s cooking in our local food-and-drink community.
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Thistle, a nationwide meal-delivery-service platform, has expanded its service area to include Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City, and beyond. The company’s offerings include nutritious, ready-to-eat meals and snacks and cold-pressed juices.
 
The Spot: Riverwalk Bar and Tavern made its debut this summer. The menu focuses largely on local beer and craft cocktails, but there also is a full menu, including a children’s menu. The outdoor patio really completes the space, overlooking the Truckee River.
 
Roberto’s Taco Shop has a new location with a drive-through, bringing its fast-casual Mexican fare to Steamboat Parkway in the Damonte Ranch Town Center in July. The chain is family owned and originated in San Diego. It has been in Reno since 2016.
 
Also coming to Damonte Ranch Town Center is a second area location for Slim Chickens in 2025. The counter-service, chicken-focused chain restaurant already exists in Sparks.
 
Lake Tahoe AleWorX will be moving into the old Record Street Brewing space on Fourth Street in Reno. The plan is to operate The Alpine Reno (a large entertainment venue) as well as an AleWorX restaurant serving wood-fired food and craft beer and cocktails. One of the most exciting elements of the new space is a large rooftop bar.
 
A new dessert place opened in The Sticks in Midtown. The sweets spot, Crave, is next door to Sugar Blvd. ice cream parlor.
 
Finally, Fernley has its own news. City residents Troy Blake and Jim Gurnea opened a new Squeeze In restaurant in Fernley on Sept. 21.
 
Wings-N-Beer closed after less than a year in business. However, Smee’s Alaskan Fish Bar & Market Place already has laid claim to the bright blue building on Kietzke Lane, relocating there after vacating its Downtown Riverwalk location.
 
Black Rabbit Mead Co. in Reno has surpassed five years in business. The Fourth Street bar hosted a party on Aug. 10 to celebrate, with an Alice in Wonderland, down-the-rabbit-hole theme.
 
Tahoe’s West Shore welcomed Dockside Trading Co. to the historic Obexer’s building in July. The shop sells fresh produce as well as deli sandwiches and offers outdoor seating overlooking the lake. And if you happen to be boating in, take advantage of the sushi, snacks, and drinks available for takeout. Dockside is the sister property to Swiss Lakewood.
 
Elements Eatery & Bar opened in May, serving up a selection of Mexican American fusion cuisine. Chef Gabriela Chavez is responsible for the eclectic menu, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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A CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT
written by Sharon Honig-Bear | photo courtesy of Gold Hill Hotel
 
If you need a reason to renew your love of Nevada’s beauty, I suggest taking the winding route up Geiger Grade toward Virginia City. The colors of the hills, the roaming wild horses, and the views across the valley are awe-inspiring. Follow it a little farther, through Virginia City to Gold Hill, and you’ll reach the Gold Hill Hotel & Saloon and its Crown Point Restaurant. Here, scenic splendor confronts Nevada’s unique past.
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LIFE IS SWEET
written by Megan Barnhard | photo by Shaun Hunter
 
Tucked into Mayberry Landing in Reno is a sweet slice of Italy. Dolce Caffé — or Dolce to regulars — specializes in traditional Italian baked goods and inviting ambience, serving café-style breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and espresso drinks, charcuterie, and wine. Multi-course, family-style dinners spotlighting local ingredients also are hosted seasonally on the café’s charming outdoor patio.
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MEATY MATTERS
written by Sandra Macias | photo by Jeff Freeman
 
When you think of enduring attractions, Paris’ Eiffel Tower, Coney Island’s boardwalk, and San Francisco’s cable cars may come to mind. Nearer to home, we have Lake Tahoe’s Old Range Steakhouse. OK, maybe it’s a stretch, linking Tahoe Vista’s steakhouse to those icons. Still, Old Range Steakhouse has been a beloved institution at Tahoe for 28 years, drawing locals and tourists year-round.
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THE PERFECT LOAF
written by Nora Heston Tarte | photo by Olga Miller
 
Baking bread is a passionate endeavor, one that requires extreme dedication, a continued pursuit of growth, and at least a mild understanding of chemistry. No one becomes a baker without loving the craft, and we spoke to four Northern Nevada bakery owners whose emphasis is on community — from sourcing local ingredients to designing menus that meet customers’ needs and collaborating with other local purveyors.
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SUBSCRIPTION-BASED BEEKEEPING — A BEE-UTIFUL OPPORTUNITY
written by Sandi Solomonson | photo courtesy of Red, White, & Bees
 
Imagine stirring a silky dollop of golden honey into your tea or latest recipe. You smile, knowing this gift from Mother Nature was created by thousands of bees peacefully humming through your backyard and neighborhood — it doesn’t get much better than that.
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Celebrate the holidays with this lineup of local festive events happening this week.
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