News
Jacobs Entertainment has announced that it is renovating Reno’s iconic Gold ’N Silver Inn, open for almost seven decades at 790 W. Fourth St. According to a press release, the renovation, led by architect Erik Fong of OneStudio D+A, will preserve much of the diner’s vintage character, and changes will include “a new bar and cool theme in keeping with the revitalization of Downtown Reno.” The J plans to keep some classic menu items and add new ones, in an effort to appeal to a changing demographic. The Gold ’N Silver will close on June 1 to make way for the renovations; the target reopening date is December.
Midtown music venue Cypress, at 761 S. Virginia St., is now serving dinner daily, and lunch on Sundays. The Cajun-inspired menu features items such as gumbo, po-boys and St. Louis-style ribs; Cypress’ kitchen also offers catering menu. For more details, visit cypressreno.com.
Openings
Circus Circus, at 500 N. Sierra St., in Reno, launched Madame Butterwork’s La Crêperie with a grand opening on May 17. The casual, counter-service establishment prepares sweet and savory crepes, fruit cups and yogurt parfaits, and is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. View the menu at caesars.com/circus-circus-reno/restaurants/madame-butterworks.
Inclined Burgers and Brews—already with restaurants in Incline Village, Truckee and west Reno, owned by Mitch Penning and Scotty Beck—opened a new location at 760 S. Virginia St., in Reno, on May 15. Inclined serves burgers, salads, sides, beer, wine and cocktails. The owners plan to host live music at the Midtown location, which is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday and Saturday. Learn more at inclinedburgersandbrew.com.
There’s more good news for burger-lovers! Burger NV, with a location in the Reno Public Market, has opened a new branch in Victorian Square, at 1240 Avenue of the Oaks, in Sparks, next to Galaxy Theatres. The new Burger NV is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Visit www.burgernvsparks.com to learn more.
Dahlia’s Mexican Grill opened on April 28 at 9570 S. McCarran Blvd., Suite 113, in Reno; it’s the former home of Anna’s Mexican Grill. It serves favorites such as tacos, burritos, chilaquiles and fajitas, and has a full bar. Dahlia’s is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., daily. More details are available at Dahlia’s Facebook page.
Events
The 18th Annual Tahoe City Food and Wine Classic takes place on Saturday, June 7, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Chalet Blanc, at 705 North Lake Blvd. No. 1, in Tahoe City. Local restaurants and caterers will offer a variety of wine and hors d’oeuvres. This event is limited to ages 21+. General admission tickets are $81.88; get them at tcfoodandwine.com.
The 30th annual Taste of Downtown Carson City will be held on Saturday, June 21, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., with music until 10 p.m., at Bob McFadden Plaza, at 223 W. Third St. Tickets cost $43 and will include samples from Red’s Old 395 Grill, Trader Joe’s, Shoe Tree Brewing Co. and many other food and drink establishments. For tickets and information, visit tasteofdowntowncarson.com/tickets.
Achieve Tahoe, an organization that provides outdoor recreation opportunities for people with disabilities, is hosting its Summer Wine Tasting on Friday, June 27, at PlumpJack Inn, at 1920 Olympic Valley Road, in Olympic Valley, Calif. More than 25 Northern California wineries will offer tastings. For general admission ticket holders, the event runs from 5:30 to 8 p.m., with a VIP tasting starting at 4:30. Tickets ($90 general; $150 VIP) are available at achievetahoe.org/event/summer-wine-tasting.