{"id":506,"date":"2022-08-02T22:06:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T02:06:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sierrasothebysrealty.blog\/2022\/08\/02\/whos-hungry\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T22:06:47","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T02:06:47","slug":"whos-hungry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/sierrasir\/blog\/2022\/08\/02\/whos-hungry\/","title":{"rendered":"Who’s Hungry?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A roundup of new spots showing up on the Reno-Tahoe dining scene.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

Summer is about relaxing, so let someone else do the cooking and sample some of the region\u2019s new restaurants, breweries and bars. From clever concepts to extreme attention to detail, these establishments are a sign that the area\u2019s dining scene is on the upswing with some passionate visionaries stepping in to meet the demand for quality fare. Here\u2019s a look at some eateries to entertain your palate.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

FOURK KITCHEN – RENO & FOLSOM<\/strong>
\nAfter a long day of making decisions, sometimes it\u2019s nice to sit down to a meal that you don\u2019t have to think about. Lincoln, Calif.-born Fourk Kitchen, with new locations in Reno and Folsom, brilliantly crafts prix-fixe menus meant for any old night. Chef owner Paul Jansen applies his business background and military career efficiency to one seating per night, where approximately 30 diners are served four courses that rotate monthly for $54 per person. Summer dishes include parmesan black pepper panna cotta, chicken katsu curry, steak and roasted potatoes with chimichurri and s\u2019mores brownies. The team regularly gets together at Jansen\u2019s home to present and vote on new dishes over Bloody Marys. Portions are kept in check, so guests don\u2019t regret the uncomfortable mistake of overindulging at a multicourse meal. \u201cWe don\u2019t want people rolling out of our places without being able to eat another bite. The theory is for them to want another bite and to return again and again,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

THE DOG AND BEAR NEIGHBORHOOD TAVERN – TAHOMA<\/strong>
\nChef Quinten Frye has cooked in some of the nation\u2019s most impressive kitchens from Tyson Cole\u2019s original Uchi in Austin to his own SALT in Honolulu, for which he became a James Beard Rising Star Chef of the Year semifinalist. He and his wife Kristin Scharrer now run their new Dog and Bear Neighborhood Tavern in Tahoma. They excel in pizza, but visitors can expect a whole new vibe and culinary experience from the pizzeria that previously inhabited the space, including a completely remodeled modern mountain look with reclaimed barn wood and old-timey photos. \u201cPizzas make up 80 percent of orders, so our Baker\u2019s Pride oven is our most prized possession,\u201d he said, recommending the Coppa with fontina, mozzarella and lemon oil-tossed arugula. \u201cCoppa is one of my favorite cuts of charcuterie, and it\u2019s underutilized.\u201d Lamb and pork meatballs are another hit. It\u2019s important to Frye that the restaurant isn\u2019t pigeonholed as Italian, so he serves them Spanish-style in a charred sofrito spiced with cumin and caraway seeds. A wine and dine series show off more of his adventurous side.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

TAHOE NATIONAL BREWING COMPANY – TAHOE CITY<\/strong>
\nDavid Renkert\u2019s path has come full circle in a way. After growing up on a Pennsylvania dairy farm and attending culinary school, he wound up with a desk job at a software company until a visit to an Oakland brewery rekindled his appreciation for working with his hands. \u201cIt reminded me of a dairy operation,\u201d said Renkert, who went from never having dreamed of making beer to home brewing to founding Tahoe National Brewing Company in Tahoe City. Beer enthusiasts find a kindred spirit in his quest for variety such as a Belgian-style dubbel or a 3.5-percent alcohol Berliner Weisse, which he suggests topping with limoncello or Chambord on a hot day. Their IPAs bring something bright and new to the table with Japanese style yuzu. They\u2019re all great to sip on the deck overlooking the lake while munching on a soft pretzel or deep-dish pizza. Gem lettuce Caesar salads and farro bowls represent lighter fare. Renkert plans to launch brunch for football season, among many passion projects. \u201cI\u2019d like to recreate my mom\u2019s homemade tomato juice for the best bloodies ever,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

MEDITERRANEAN CAF\u00c9 – TAHOE CITY<\/strong>
\nAlso new to Tahoe City is Mediterranean Caf\u00e9. Situated in the spot formerly known as Za\u2019s (behind Pete \u2018n Peter\u2019s), this welcome addition to the North Tahoe food scene opened in January. Imagined by Jon Ganea, originally from Romania, and his wife, Kelly Keleher, the couple saw a niche for more quick and healthy dining options. The menu offers signature dishes such as shawarma and gyros, but there are also vegan and vegetarian items like falafel and polenta. Save room for specialty Romanian cookies. \u201cAffordable, fresh, different\u2014it is a Mediterranean caf\u00e9, but it has a lot of influences of my home,\u201d Ganea said.<\/p>\n

THE COTTONWOOD – TRUCKEE<\/strong>
\nBefore they opened Truckee Tavern and Como, Ryan Dierks and Chris St. Martin bartended at the Cottonwood. It was a local hangout back then in the aughts, where patrons\u2019 preferred drinks were poured before they got halfway to the bar. As the Cottonwood\u2019s new owners, they hope to reestablish that \u201cCheers\u201d warmth and update the food and beverage side without losing the historic ski lodge setting\u2019s classic appeal. \u201cNothing gathers our community faster than an outdoor patio,\u201d said Dierks, of adding a beer garden with bocce courts, cornhole and picnic tables. \u201cLocals love that they can just show up with their kids and dogs, no reservations required.\u201d Overlooking Downtown Truckee, the inside dining room is geared more to date nights and special occasions, while the bar area offers a casual setting for enjoying their signature craft cocktails. Truckee Tavern executive chef Josh Dinsmore consulted on the menu\u2019s new items like homemade pastas and tweaked mainstays, such as family-style Caesar salad and chops. Their former boss\u2019s famous Frenchie margarita also remains but with ingredient upgrades like Mandarine Napol\u00e9on cognac and a cardamom and orange salted rim.<\/p>\n

RMU – TRUCKEE<\/strong>
\nWith concept stores in Breckenridge, Colorado, and Whistler, Canada, Truckee is the newest home to RMU, a full retail and tune shop complemented by a bar, restaurant, and outdoor patio with live music. An idea that organically stemmed from a group of guys making skis for the cost of a 30-pack of beer has evolved into a lifestyle brand where food, drinks and music are married with outdoor gear and services. Located in the historic Kruger-White House on Donner Pass Road, they bring a feel-good vibe to the community. \u201cAs a positive impact company, we are thrilled to be joining the Truckee community where we can help employ the local workforce, offer employee housing, and work with nonprofit organizations to increase awareness and support the causes we and the town believe in,\u201d said RMU CEO Mike Waesche.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

LA CONDESA EATERY – RENO<\/strong>
\nThe newest addition to Reno\u2019s budding foodie scene is La Condesa Eatery. Situated in the previous Plaza Maya location on Wells Avenue, it presents an inventive fusion of Spanish, Korean and Italian influences. Spanish-inspired d\u00e9cor and an open kitchen set the stage for a menu that spans the globe. From small plates like Korean pork belly hot buns and mushroom paella to larger dishes, such as pastas, burgers and tacos, everything offers a unique twist and a focus on seasonal ingredients and trending flavors. Equally unique cocktails include the kalimotxo, a Basque-inspired mixture of Coca-Cola and red wine.<\/p>\n

MORE DINING NEWS<\/h3>\n

Private residential community Clear Creek Tahoe<\/strong> expanded its dining outlets with a design-heavy, 20,000-square-foot clubhouse. The bar\u2019s large metal pinecone hails from its historic Schneider Ranch, while the restaurant\u2019s private dining room is enveloped by a custom wine rack of 1,800 bottles. The round-the-world menu touches on Greek, Italian, Hawaiian and Mexican cuisines, while steakhouse favorites and vegetarian fare like wild mushroom tartare bolster the menu.<\/p>\n

Truckee-based FiftyFifty Brewing<\/strong> Company<\/strong> tapped Maui Brewing Company\u2019s former lead brewer Dana Fleming for its Reno expansion. Fleming is pumped about its set of foeders (really big barrels) to age a year-round, imperial stout and lighter beers made with local fruit. The new location is set to open in Reno Public Market Food Hall sometime this year.<\/p>\n

After debuting the Cocktail Corner in South Lake Tahoe last year, AleWorX founder Luca Genasci is back at it again. He carved out a niche for the Bistro at the Corner<\/strong> for elegant dining amid brushed steel, marble and leather. Comfort food meets class through executive chef Jimi Nakamatsu\u2019s creative burger loaded with seared foie gras and gorgonzola cheese and drizzled with cabernet demi-glace.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In case you missed it, San Francisco\u2019s Great Gold<\/strong> relocated to Truckee\u2019s Pioneer Commerce Center during COVID-19. Chef restaurateur Brandon Kirksey, flour + water\u2019s former chef de cuisine, sources flour milled at Early Bird Farm for exquisite handmade pastas such as the beet and goat cheese ravioli. Pair them with wine from the restaurant\u2019s mainly Italian selection. Their unique selection of pizzas helps fill the demand for take-out in Truckee.<\/p>\n

On the heels of Pizzeria Lupo<\/strong> coming to town last year, the Biggest Little City welcomed newcomer R Town Pizza<\/strong> to Reno\u2019s Detroit-style pizza (DPS) scene. According to Michigan.org, this style of pie descends from Sicilian pizza. The secret to its signature chewy, firmer-edged crust involves the combination of a thick, cast-iron skillet-like pan, a special dry-baked dough treatment and Wisconsin-style brick cheese. In addition to the adventurous pizza selection, the menu includes grinders, wings, poppers, garlic cheese bread and salads. Wash it all down with a limited beer and wine selection.<\/p>\n

Under new ownership, Reno\u2019s Midtown Wine Bar received an elegant facelift and a name change. Now called Midtown Spirits, Wine & Bites<\/strong>, the swank \u201cultra-lounge\u201d serves small plates and craft cocktails and beers, as well as hosts monthly live music. Kudos to new owners Anthony Layton-Matthews and Amanda Flangas.<\/p>\n

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