The Original Margarita Creators, Hussong’s Cantina, Opens in Reno
As inventors of the margarita, Hussong’s Cantina has stayed true to its authentic yet quirky roots since its 1892 opening in Ensenada, Mexico. As the story goes, in 1941 bartender Don Carlos Orozco whipped up a combination of tequila, lime juice and Damiana liquor for a regular, Margarita Henkel. She loved it and since then the margarita has become a staple in bars worldwide. Now Hussong’s is moving north and opening its third location in Reno!
As summer quickly approaches, Hussong’s is the place to cool down with the original margarita, always served on the rocks.
Hussong’s isn’t just a bar. It’s a landmark….a legend…a one-of-a-kind, not-to-be-missed experience. It has this certain mystique. It’s famous. People all over the world know about it. It’s popularity has never waned in all these years. It’s also the place where the Margarita was invented back in October, 1941.
Today, the cantina remains in the very same building in which it opened in 1892, and little has changed since it opened. The Hussong family still owns and operates the cantina.
The Riverwalk Dining District is where Foodies come to feast on the many options of culinary excellence located in the Heart of Reno, Nevada. The Riverwalk features unique options in dining & entertainment showcasing selections from around the world. Adding the title of Northern Nevada’s new “Dining District” is one more attraction for the community.
NOBLE PIE Parlor has added a “Bar Nook,” built from eco-conscious reclaimed wood and whiskey barrels, which will serve up specialty, beer-based and classic cocktails created from housemade mixers and selections from the full bar, along with their handpicked beer and wine selection. The new Bar Nook provides a feeling of enclosure for up to 10 people, with additional standing room available for up to 6 more.
Already located in one of the most historic locales in downtown Reno, the El Cortez Hotel, NPP will revitalize the Trocadero Banquet Hall and Showroom directly behind the restaurant, which in its heyday had the likes of the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley, and many other musical legends perform on its stage. Leppek and Goldhammer will breathe new life into the showroom by adding new lighting; curtains; a small, full-service bar; and satellite bar with beer, wine and shots. The space will host Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo weekly.
Taking place from Monday, October 22 through Sunday the 28 citywide, this weeklong foodie fest is the first of its kind in Reno, whose burgeoning culinary scene is packed with a diverse array of restaurateurs and chefs. Reno Bites was created to encourage food lovers to patronize the wide range of locally-owned dining establishments and support small businesses within their own community.
Reno Riverwalk Merchants Association, a coalition of more than 45 businesses located along the Riverwalk in downtown Reno, has stepped up to lead the charge as the quickly growing culinary wandurlust that has hit Downtown Reno.
Open each week Wednesday through Sunday, Composition Café features seasonal menu selections and ingredients, a regularly changing evening Tapas Menu on Friday and Saturday nights and a full bar. Come in for lunch Wednesday through Sunday and enjoy delicious fare from the Café Menu including inspired sandwiches, gourmet burger creations such as the Composition Burger with red onion marmalade, brie, and prosciutto on a brioche bun, and fresh salads like the Watermelon Salad with cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, and avocado. Take a late afternoon break and grab a coffee drink or homemade dessert.
On Friday and Saturday evenings the Café features a Tapas and Wine Bar Menu featuring such creations as seared Diver scallop with Fuji apple chutney, chocolate covered jalapeno bacon and warm champagne vinaigrette, or a caramelized onion bread pudding with bacon ice cream drizzled in bourbon caramel sauce. On the third Sunday of each month, treat yourself to a live Jazz performance from 11 am to 1 pm and enjoy selections from the Sunday Jazz Brunch Menu including Eggs Benedict, fresh fruit Mimosas and an omelet station.
Mueller, owner of Cutting Edge Catering and food truck favorite, the Sauce Wagon, made his start in his Nonna’s kitchen as a young boy, eventually becoming Executive Chef with the Resort at Red Hawk in Reno where he had the opportunity to cook for such luminaries as President Bill Clinton, Senator Harry Reid and the Princes of Saudi Arabia.
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