Happenings
Hearth up the grill! Butcher Boy, at 530 W. Plumb Lane, in Reno, is providing specials for July 4th, together with American Wagyu from Fort Klamath Ranch, raised solely for Butcher Boy; beer brats, made in-house with antibiotic-free Berkshire pork and beer from Imbib Brewery; and ready-to-eat smoked briskets which are brined, seasoned and smoked in-house (preorder beneficial). Butcher Boy is now providing native supply, and clients can order on-line at butcherboyreno.com, with free supply on orders over $150.
The Lavender and Honey Competition in Idlewild Park will happen Sunday, July 9, from 10 a.m. to six p.m. With all kinds of infused meals and drinks, plus arts and crafts, music and demonstrations, this can be a scent-sational occasion highlighting native distributors and artisans. Be taught extra at www.lavenderandhoneyfest.com.
Vampires beware! The fifth annual Reno Garlic Competition takes place Saturday, July 29, at Dick Taylor Park, 1140 Beech St., from 3:30 to eight p.m. At this free-entry Artown occasion, visitors can take pleasure in a spectrum of garlicky eats and drinks like garlic ice cream, garlic smoked scorching canines, and even garlic beer and margaritas. Discover extra info at www.renofoodsystems.org/garlicfest.
The ninth annual Largest Little Metropolis Wing Fest will occur Friday and Saturday, July 28 and 29, outdoors of The Row on Virginia Avenue, from Second to Sixth streets. With greater than 20,000 kilos of wings slathered in sauce, in addition to dwell leisure, a craft honest and greatest wing competitions, this occasion is a crowd-pleaser. Get the main points at www.caesars.com/the-row-reno/occasions/wing-fest-2023.
Truckee Thursdays, Truckee’s summer time road pageant, is underneath approach! By Aug. 10, take pleasure in Thursday evenings with a meals court docket, beer backyard, dwell music and artisan distributors in historic downtown Truckee. Discover out extra at www.truckeethursdays.com/schedule.
Openings + Shifts
Belleville Wine Bar has opened at 400 W. Fifth St., in downtown Reno. Bringing the informal class of a Parisian wine bar to Reno, the situation will characteristic quite a lot of sommelier-curated wines and artisan small plates. Be taught extra at instagram.com/bellevillewinebar.
The Cheese Board is opening a second location at 15435 Wedge Parkway, Suite 100. The menu may have most of the identical signature dishes along with some distinctive to the brand new location. “We wish this new location to take by itself vitality and vibe of the south Reno neighborhood whereas nonetheless holding the integrity of The Cheese Board model,” says co-owner Caitlin Fletcher. Will probably be open Tuesday by Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with dine-in, takeout and on-line ordering; cheeseboardcatering.com.
Noodle Field Kitchen is opening at 490 S. Middle St., subsequent to The Discovery museum in Reno. The idea comes from the crew behind Rice Field Kitchen, at 555 S. Virginia St. The menu will, in fact, be extra noodle-centric than that at Rice Field Kitchen, that includes Thai-style road meals noodles. Watch www.riceboxkitchen.com for updates.
Reno’s first halal grocery store, Silk Street Worldwide Market, has opened at 1300 E. Plumb Lane, in Reno. The market carries all kinds of imported pantry objects and halal meat, and serves ready-to-eat meals like halal kababs and freshly baked items. Name 775-410-9981 with questions.
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