Around town
In celebration of Easter, Noble Pie Parlor has invited Peter Rabbit to participate in an interactive pizza-making workshop for families. The event will take place on Saturday, April 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 777 S. Center St., Suite 100. Tickets start at $35 and include a personal pizza and beverage for one child and one adult, with alcoholic options available for adults 21 and over. Complimentary parmesan garlic fries will be served. An egg hunt and photo shoot with Peter Rabbit will add to the festivities. For more information or to purchase tickets, find “Peter Rabbit’s Pizza Workshop at Noble Pie Parlor Midtown” on Eventbrite.
Bubbles and Brews Reno Tahoe is a mobile bartending business owned and operated by Christine “CJ” Johnson, who runs her service out of a 1984 Toyota FJ45 Land Cruiser long-bed pickup named Farrah Faucet. The service is available for hire and offers beer, wine, cocktails and nonalcoholic beverages. Get all the details at bubblesandbrewsbar.com.
The Brewer’s Cabinet, the well-known brewpub located at 475 S. Arlington Ave., in Reno, has a new executive chef, Ryan Andrews, who brings with him more than 15 years of culinary experience. Follow the Brewer’s Cabinet at instagram.com/brewers_cabinet, or view the full menu at thebrewerscabinet.com.
What’s new?
Ruby’s Shake Shop—a retro-themed diner chain serving American classics such as hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches and milkshakes—opened on March 6 at 1703 N. Virginia St., across from the University of Nevada, Reno. Read more about the history of Ruby’s, founded more than 40 years ago, and browse the menu at rubys.com/shake-shop.
Pure Country Canteen, the country bar and dance hall formerly located in Sparks, celebrated its grand opening at 1537 S. Virginia St., in Reno, on March 21. Owner Cindy Peterson and her team welcomed guests to the new 8,100-square-foot location, which caters to country music fans who enjoy a honky-tonk experience. The new space boasts a larger dance floor, a larger bar, an outdoor patio and the celebrated mechanical bull from the Sparks location, “Sir Loin.” Learn more at facebook.com/purecountrycanteen.
Guthrie’s Chicken, a chain known for its hand-breaded chicken fingers, opened in Carson City at the beginning of March. Located at 480 Old Clear Creek Road, Guthrie’s offers a menu with Southern-inspired items such as Texas toast, coleslaw and sweet tea, alongside its chicken and dipping sauce. In addition to its dining hall, the drive-through is open from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. seven days a week. Read the story of Guthrie’s at guthrieschicken.com.
Off Center Bagels opened inside Lillo Eatery at 3594 W. Plumb Lane, in Reno, at the beginning of March. Off Center prepares a wide variety of hand-rolled, malt-boiled bagels, an assortment of cream cheeses and a variety of pastries and café beverages. For the latest information and updates, follow on Instagram at www.instagram.com/offcenterbagels, or visit offcenterbagels.com.
Father-and-daughter team Jeremy and Lyric Morrow hosted the grand opening of their new restaurant, Bayou Bites, on Feb. 22. Located inside the Grid Market and Brewery at 2030 Reno Highway, Suite B, in Fallon, Bayou Bites is a Cajun-influenced eatery featuring menu items such as po-boys, poutine, fried green tomatoes and beignets. For more information, call 775-423-0408, or find their page on Facebook.
With an established presence on Los Altos Parkway in Sparks, Flour Bakery recently opened a second location at 9570 S. McCarran Blvd., Suite 109, in Reno, where its bakers create custom cakes and cake by the slice. In particular, Flour is known for its Basque cheesecakes—chocolate, vanilla and matcha being their signature flavors. To inquire about custom preparations, call 775-470-5866, or visit flourreno.com.