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There’s always something new happening across Northern Nevada’s food-and-drink scene. We’re sharing the latest restaurant openings, expansions, business changes, anniversaries, awards, and closures to help you stay connected with the people, places, and businesses shaping our local culinary community.
 
In our feature stories, meet the team behind Sylva, where thoughtful ingredients, wood-fired cooking, and warm hospitality have quickly made the Tahoe City restaurant a destination. Then venture beyond Reno to discover four hidden mountain lodges where exceptional meals are paired with spectacular scenery, and take a nostalgic look back at the ship-shaped restaurants and quirky roadside landmarks that once became icons of Northern Nevada’s dining scene.
 
There’s also plenty happening around the region this week, with opportunities to experience local arts, culture, food, family activities, and community celebrations. Be sure to browse our events calendar to see what’s happening and start planning your next outing.
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Catch up on the latest news from our local food-and-drink scene.
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SEXY SYLVA
written by David Rodriguez | photo by Shea Evans
 
Start with the bread — artisanal sourdough, beautiful butter, thinly sliced local radishes, and a sprinkle of Maldon salt. On the patio at Sylva, with North Lake Tahoe stretching out beyond the railing and a glass of crisp sauvignon blanc in hand, it’s just about perfect. Not because it’s complicated, but precisely because it isn’t. One bite tells you everything you need to know about the kind of kitchen this is: one where the staff understands that beautiful ingredients, treated beautifully, need nothing else.
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DAY-TRIPPERS DREAM
written by Barbara Twitchell | photo courtesy of Sierra Pines
 
When you look northeast of Reno, you may not realize that hidden among the high-country trees and sparkling lakes are some truly amazing, seasonal restaurants. These rustic, historic treasures offer unexpectedly top-notch food, served with ample sides of sunshine, history, nature, and adventure.
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BUILT TO BE NOTICED
written by Sharon Honig-Bear | photo courtesy of University of Nevada, Reno, Reno Special Collections
 
Almost every town has one: a quirky roadside attraction that looks like an inflated version of something ordinary, whether ducks, dinosaurs, or doughnuts. Part-sculpture and part-structure, these kitschy creations bring smiles to our everyday routines. Sometimes they even house restaurants — and that’s what this story is all about.
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Looking for something to do this week? Here are a few local happenings to consider.
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