Happenings
Saint Anthony’s thirty fourth Annual Reno Greek Competition takes place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8 and 9, at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Christian Church, 4795 Lakeside Drive. Get pleasure from Greek music, dancing and, after all, an unlimited choice of Greek eats like gyros, spanakopita and loukoumades. For extra competition data, go to renogreekfest.com.
Bacon, Bourbon and Brews takes place from 1 to six p.m., Saturday, Sept. 9, at Bartley Ranch Regional Park, at 6000 Bartley Ranch Highway, in Reno. The occasion will function tastings of distilled spirits, craft brews and bacon-inspired bites. Attendees may also take pleasure in pop-up retailers, dwell music, a silent public sale and Oktoberfest-themed video games. All proceeds profit CARE Chest in its mission to assist present Nevadans with free, life-changing medical assets. Be taught extra at get tickets at carechest.org.
The third annual Legends of Beer Competition, hosted by IMBĪB Customized Brews, returns to the Sparks Retailers at Legends on Saturday, Sept. 23. The competition embody a “beer-mile relay” and options greater than 30 craft breweries. Company can take pleasure in extra than simply beer; different choices embody canned cocktails, mead, cider, seltzer, liquor samples and craft non-alcoholic beverage choices. Get the news at www.fb.com/LegendsofBeerFestival.
Native nonprofit City Roots’ Soil Palooza returns Saturday, Sept. 30, on the City Roots Instructing Farm at 1700 E. Second St., in Reno. This family-friendly occasion will embody dwell music, meals and drinks, in addition to academic demonstrations all through the farm. City Roots’ mission is to vary the best way communities eat and study by means of garden-based training. For tickets and extra data, head to urgc.org.
Can’t wait till October to rejoice Oktoberfest? Von Bismarck, 805 S. Wells Ave., in Reno, will host its celebration on Sunday, Sept. 24; particulars at vbreno.com. Brewer’s Cupboard, at 475 S. Arlington Ave., can have its occasion on Saturday, Sept. 30; go to thebrewerscabinet.com/oktoberfest-2023.
Openings
South Reno’s new Meadow Creek Middle has gained a brand new pizza joint: Longboards Pizza, at 15435 Wedge Parkway. The restaurant, which gives “seaside fired” pizzas, calzones and salads, joins The Cheese Board, Hub Espresso Roasters, Pinon Bottle Co. and others within the rising retail middle. Be taught extra at longboardspizza.com.
Nick the Greek, a well-liked Greek restaurant chain, is coming to Reno at 5140 Kietzke Lane, providing Mediterranean pita sandwiches, plates and bowls; www.nickthegreek.com.
The Bali Specific meals truck has opened, serving genuine Balinese and Indonesian fare. Comply with them on Instagram to seek out the place they’ll be subsequent: www.instagram.com/Bali_Express2023.
Papa What You Cooking has opened in The Basement, at 50 S. Virginia St., in Reno, with Southern classics like crimson beans and rice, greens and cornbread, candy potato pecan pie and sock-it-to-me cake. Get the 411 at papawhatyoucooking.sq..web site.
La Estacion Neveria y Snacks is new to 1185 California Ave., in Reno. You’ll discover ice cream, paletas, agua frescas, Mexican snacks and extra; instagram.com/laestacionco.
The Reno Public Market , at 299 E. Plumb Lane. is welcoming two new meals distributors: Noodle Station, serving Japanese fare like bao, ramen and udon; and Mediterranean Bae, serving Mediterranean classics like shish kebabs, plates and wraps. Get particulars at www.renopublicmarket.com/our-merchants.
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