It’s 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, staff members continued to serve coffee as best they could. However, Rising for People now is ready to move into a new home. The company announced on Instagram on Oct. 10 that it would be relocating to Midtown in 2025.
On Oct. 1, Dairy Queen opened in a brand new building in the Raley’s 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.
A pair of new Korean fast-casual restaurants opened recently. On Nov. 2, CrunCheese, a Korean hot dog concept, opened inside of Walmart in Carson City, and on Nov. 8, a new Korean fried chicken place called Basak Chicken opened in Sparks on Prater Way.
Graze Craze opened in Sparks on Nov. 5. 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.
A new Vietnamese restaurant also appears to be moving to Midtown. Combining the former location of Rice Box Kitchen and Boba T, the new owner has filed a permit to make improvements. The current name associated with the project is 4 Season Vietnamese Fusion.
Matt Polley sold off businesses. In October, the previous owner of The Jungle sold The Office of Hughes & Porter, announcing his departure as a small businessman in Reno after more than 23 years. For now, The Office still is open, but his previous business, The Jungle, which included both a coffee and wine bar at times, previously closed.
Fireside Market on East Fourth Street also has a new owner, Tejash Patel.
Schüssboom Brewing Co. in South Reno took home an award from the 2024 Great American Beer Festival. It was announced on Oct. 12 that the brand’s Bear Bait Raspberry Honey Wheat Ale won bronze.
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. She was the only representative from the U.S. on the panel of women-only farmers.
Yelp Elites announced a fresh list of “top places to eat” in Reno-Tahoe in October. 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 Atlantis’ Bistro Napa.
Debbie Brown has sold South Lake Tahoe’s Cold Water Brewery to couple Melanie and Kevin Hubbert.
We’re excited about the opening of Sylva, a new American bistro that opened in early December in Tahoe City, from the chef formerly behind Christy Hill.
The current site of the historic Tahoe City Inn is morphing into a global outdoor experiences company, complete with hotel, restaurant, and more near Commons Beach. Protect Our Winters founder Jeremy Jones is part of the project.
