New in town
Dopo Pizza and Pasta opened its second location on April 2 at 190 S. Center St., the site formerly occupied by Sizzle Pie. Founded in August 2021 by Greg Buchheister, known for Coffeebar, Dopo serves made-from-scratch pizzas, salads and pasta dishes. The drink list features Italian wines and crafty cocktails. A large patio is available for outdoor seating. Dopo is open from 5 to 10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; and from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Sunday. Learn more at www.dopopizzapasta.com.
Toro Bravo is up and running in the Riverwalk District at 50 N. Sierra St., bringing a Mexican steakhouse to the former site of Smith and River. Rene Preciado, who owns Mexcal, and Sergio Romero, owner of La Condesa, have partnered to give customers high-end Mexican cuisine with a casual feel. The restaurant is currently open for dinner, with plans to begin serving lunch in the coming months. Get details at www.instagram.com/torobravo.nv.
Reno Bar and Grill opened on April 3 in a 5,500-square-foot space at 903 E. Fourth St. Founder Shane Mathias is an entrepreneur with experience in catering, most notably Big Blue Q, which has been a regular presence in Tahoe City for more than a decade. Reno Bar and Grill is Mathias’ first brick-and-mortar restaurant. The menu features burgers, sandwiches and seafood dishes, with a variety of homemade ice cream flavors for dessert. Ingredients are largely sourced from local vendors. The restaurant is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and dinner from 5 to 9 p.m. every day except Tuesday. Patrons can enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 11 p.m.; www.instagram.com/renobarandgrill.
Roamer Coffee House, formerly known as Hand Craft Coffee, is located at 300 S. Wells Ave., Suite 5, with a newly opened location at 726 Glendale Ave., in Sparks. Founders Marissa and Travis Tidd decided to rebrand, because their business has grown, saying, “What started as a simple idea has become something much bigger: a true community—a place where conversations spark, friendships form and people feel at home.” Roamer offers plenty of seating and space for patrons to gather and work, cultivating a community feel; roamercoffeehouse.com.
Finbomb Sushi Burrito and Poke Bar re-emerged in March across from the University of Nevada, Reno, at 1385 N. Virginia St., Suite 102. Finbomb is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. serving poke bowls, ramen and sushi burritos, all of which can be customized. Learn more at www.instagram.com/finbombsushireno.
Lillo Eatery has taken over the spot that once housed Pola Poke, at 3594 Plumb Lane, Suite A. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menu includes hand-rolled bagels from Off Center Bagels and, notably, poke bowls. The restaurant is open daily from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; www.instagram.com/lilloeatery.
A new branch of Drink Coffee, Do Stuff celebrated its grand opening “with a line out the door from the moment the shop opened” at 95 Foothill Road on April 19, according to founders Nick Visconti, Laura Visconti and Brad Farmer. With an established presence in Truckee, Incline Village and South Lake Tahoe, Drink Coffee, Do Stuff is a seasoned player in the beverage space. Their coffee is known for its touch of sweetness—“more sweet, less bitter,” as they say. Plans are in the works to open a cafe in Midtown in the coming months; drinkcoffeedostuff.com.
Perenn Bakery Rancharrah now serves dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., daily, at 7700 Rancharrah Parkway, Suite 110. Snacks, salads and entrees are available, along with a kids’ menu. Founders Aubrey and Tyler O’Laskey’s restaurants boast locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to fair labor practices; perennbakery.com.
Happenings
Chili on the Comstock is back for its 43rd year on C Street in Virginia City. The event takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Attendees can watch chili cooks from around the region compete to win a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. Tickets start at $30 plus fees for 10 chili samples; visitvirginiacitynv.com/events/chili-on-the-comstock-virginia-city.
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