CommRow’s Menagerie of Eateries and Bars, TheRow, Takes Inspiration from Classic Ethnic Street Foods and Childhood Memories
Two seasoned restaurateurs will bring to reality the singular culinary vision of one man when CommRow’s menagerie of eateries and bars, dubbed “TheRow”, opens on October 1. Inspiration for each was found in developer Fernando Leal’s childhood memories of Chicago, passions and world travels, bringing to life a culturally-inspired gastronomic array.
Tony Aiazzi and Xavier Mariezcurrena of Philadelphia’s Workshop Kitchen, a food and beverage development company, assisted with the development of the menus and concepts for “TheRow”. Aiazzi, originally from Reno, returned for this project after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, then working with internationally-renowned Parisian Chefs Alain Senderens and Hélène Darroze, plus Chef Charlie Palmer. Mariezcurrena is an experienced beverage director and sommelier whose expertise was honed while working with such celebrated chefs as Bobby Flay and Bryan Voltaggio.
From tuna tartar to a traditional taco, “TheRow” will have something for everyone, with each eatery offering at least one vegetarian option:
- Qué – Inspired by the specialized flavors and preparation methods of Queretaro, Mexico, Que’s three-bite tacos al carbon and handmade gorditas are stuffed full of fire-roasted salsas, cheeses and roasted meats.
- Da Stand – Featuring classic Italian beef sandwiches made with beef roasted in fresh herbs and spices, locally-baked breads and scratch-made jus. Also offering Italian sausages, fresh giardiniera, sweet peppers and Leal’s childhood favorite, “Dunk Bread”.
- Lemoni – A Mediterranean-inspired grill with heavy Greek influence, offering flaming saganaki, falafel, souvlaki and much more.
- TarTarBar – Sashimi-grade fish, classic tartars, and cevichés, complemented by sparkling wines, sakes and champagne cocktails.
- Twisted – A do-it-yourself dessert bar, featuring soft serves, toppings and candy by the pound.
- Checkout – The only place in town offering La Colombe, an independently-owned coffee company whose free-trade grown and harvested beans will have less than 48-hours between roaster and coffee cup.
- Up – Healthy snacks for powering up in the climbing facility, including fruit smoothies, housemade granolas, fresh veggies and dips.
- Órale – An ode to the agave plant, this tequileria boasts more than one hundred tequilas with a focus on small and artisanal producers. No sour mix will be found in this bar, only seasonal margaritas made from fresh fruits plus a selection of imported Mexican beers.
- Lucky Lane – Celebrating the classic pre-prohibition cocktail bar, this tribute to Reno’s gaming heyday features a wide bourbon and whisky selection, cordials, and classically-made cocktails such as sidecars, gimlets and original daiquiris.
- V15 – This centrally-located bar within CommRow’s BaseCamp climbing facility will offer a full-service bar, wines by the glass and draft beers for guests as they take in vistas from the outdoor patio, or view the action on the indoor boulders.
- Centric – This intimate, cabaret-style, live entertainment venue will feature local performers plus a full bar.
Located adjacent to Downtown Reno’s landmark arch, CommRow will open on October 1st as the area’s first nonsmoking, nongaming urban adventure destination. In addition to “TheRow”, it will feature a world-class climbing facility, core fitness programming, event space, and two live performance venues. The pet-friendly HANG Hotel, and an “Adventure Deck” providing BMX and skate parks, outdoor bouldering and more are also planned for 2012.
Experience the delicious cuisine and culinary talent that has made the Lake Tahoe region the most renowned mountain-dining destination in the country during the second annual Lake Tahoe Restaurant Week. From Sunday, October 2, through Sunday, October 9, enjoy three-course, pre-fixe lunch and/or dinner menus from more than 30 participating restaurants for $20, $30 or $40. Beautiful views from these prestigious restaurants will compliment your meal, making this a dining experience like no other.