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Romantic Valentine’s Day Getaways at The Lake

Christina Erny — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:00 +0000

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino

Indulge in these pampering packages for Valentine’s Day from the Stillwater Spa ~ Available February 10-14.

“I Love Me”

50 Minute Stillwater massage
50 HydraFacial with our pink touches
35 Minute Healing Waters manicure
Includes a champagne toast & $25 to spend towards retail – must be spent the day of the package.
Cost: $300

“I Heart You”

75 Minute Stillwater Romance Couples massage
25 Minute Scalp massage and Conditioning treatment
Includes a champagne toast & $25 to spend towards retail – must be spent the day of the package.
Cost: $420

Call 775-886-6745 or visit http://laketahoe.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/index.jsp for more info.

Lone Eagle Grille

Champagne Dinner served February 10-14 with chocolates and roses accompanied by live entertainment for $105/person. Reservations recommended

Cal Neva Resort Casino Hotel

Romance Package – Executive Lake view room complete with chilled Champagne on arrival for only $139.
Romantic Lake View Dinner – A three-course meal, glass of Champagne and a long stem rose. $45 per person.
Couples Massage in the privacy of the Cal Neva Euro Spa. $120.

All offers are now available for this special weekend. Call today to book your reservation at 800-233-5111.

Resort at Squaw Creek

Ultimate Valentine’s Getaway

This two-day package for two adults includes:

Two nights’ accommodations
Two adult lift tickets to Squaw Valley USA
Dinner for two on Valentine’s evening from the special gourmet prix fixe menu in the signature restaurant, Six Peaks Grille.
Choice of one spa treatment per person – choose from either a 50-minute massage, facial or body treatment.
“Sparkles and Sweets” champagne amenity.
Turndown service

Prices start at $999 for the two-night package. Offer valid February 13-14. Call 800.401.9501 for complete details.

West Shore Café

The ‘Romantic Getaway’ package starts at $179 and includes accommodations + lift tickets OR $50 dining credit.
Valentine’s Day menu is available for everyone from lodging guests to day visitors.

Call 530.525.5200 to make lodging and/or dining reservations today.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Hotspots in Reno

Cody Haener — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:10:31 +0000

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and there is no better place than Reno Tahoe USA to get lost in a romantic dinner with your honey. From extravagant to casual, the perfect restaurant awaits, to share an unforgettable evening.

Show that special someone how special they really are with a passionate dinner for two at the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino. Celebrate your love with a gourmet five-course menu, complete with Alaskan king crab and scallops with Hollandaise sauce and a white and wild rice pilaf at Bimini Steakhouse, or with an authentic Italian cuisine of Gorgonzola-crusted filet mignon with potato gnocchi in a black truffle sauce at Romanza Ristorante. For a more casual dining experience, dive into the dramatic undersea environment at Oceano’s where you will find pan-roasted yellowtail with Israeli couscous; try the innovative dishes at Biscaotti’s, including wood-grilled petite filet mignon in an Amarone-mushroom sauce paired with shrimp scallops; or enjoy pan-grilled New York strip sirloin in a brandy cream sauce.

Along with an enticing Valentine’s Day feast, John Ascuaga’s Nugget offers couples a complimentary glass of champagne and a rose at any one of the three fine dining restaurants; including, The Steakhouse Grille, featuring prawn and scallop brochette served with a ruby port wine demi-glace and sweet lemon butter; Restaurante Orozko’s, serving char broiled filet mignon and stuffed Maine lobster Newberg with Cabernet mashed potatoes; and Trader Dick’s, presenting ginger lemon grass king crab legs and broiled petit filet.

The Grand Sierra Resort is cooking up an array of Valentine’s Day specials; such as, lobster crusted filet mignon and crispy striped bass at the Charlie Palmer Steakhouse, braised lamb stuffed giant shells and pan seared sea scallops at Briscola, and salt and pepper shrimp at Rim. For an all-you-can-eat Valentine’s Day experience, stop by the Lodge Buffet for an endless selection of prime rib and seafood. If a laidback dinner is more what you’re looking for, you and your Valentine can enjoy the 3 course prix-fixe menu at the Café Sierra with a filet and lobster entrée.

For an unforgettable evening of award-winning dining, treat your truelove to the Valentine’s Day specialties at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. A duet of roasted tenderloin of beef and main lobster or salmon and King Crab En Croute are the highlights of the already delectable menu at the Atlantis Steak House. At Bistro Napa, a Chateaubriand for two and butter poached Maine Lobster will satisfy any cravings.

The Eldorado Hotel Casino is heating up this Valentine’s Day with three romantic dining options; including, garlic and herb crusted filet mignon at Roxy’s Bar and Lounge; grilled swordfish medallion with polenta crouton at La Starda; or Australian lobster tail with parmesan potato gratin at The Prime Rib Grill. If you and your significant other desire a truly special night all under one roof, the Eldorado is offering the Very Important Couple’s Package, complete with a lush Player’s Spa Suite and two tickets to the passionate new dance show, “Benine-Nights of Fire!”

Surprise your sweetheart with a charming and savory Valentine’s dinner at the Western Village Steak House or Pancho & Willie’s. Coupled with an inviting atmosphere and outstanding service, the Western Village Steak House offers a Valentine’s Day menu of beef with jumbo prawn, Portobello mushroom with a peppercorn sauce and garlic potato puree. The chefs at Pancho and Willie’s are serving up an excellent cuisine of petite filet mignon with Dungeness crab topped with Béarnaise sauce served with au gratin potatoes.

Mouthwatering Ways to Start the New Year’s Countdown

RenoTahoe — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:18:12 +0000

If you learned one thing in college, it’s never party on an empty stomach. So, before the bottle service and free champagne at the hottest New Year’s Eve parties, before joining thousands under the arch for the final countdown, and before the massive firework show coinciding with that special New Year’s kiss, indulge in some of the finest cuisine the “Biggest Little City” has to offer.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

From casual to elegant, the Peppermill is offering fantastic dining options to celebrate the New Year. Enjoy filet mignon and shrimp with dark Valrhona cheesecake for dessert at Biscotti’s, or petite filet Diane and broiled lobster tail with classic New York cheesecake at Café Milano. If you’re looking for a wide selection of mouthwatering entrees, the Island Buffet is offering a chilled seafood bar, carving station, Southwestern and Asian selections, and of course, decadent desserts. For an elegant dining experience and wine parings, try the four-course Maine lobster tail feast at Bimini Steakhouse; the giant pasta shells with vine-ripened tomatoes, basil and prosciutto with raspberry crème brûlée inside Romanza Ristorante; or the pan-roasted Angus filet, wood-grilled Maine lobster Rockerfeller and Chocolate sushi with malted milk chocolate crème brûlée at Oceano.

Eldorado Hotel Casino

The Eldorado offers three delectable New Year’s Eve choices that will fill you up before you hit the town. Join the tantalizing New Year’s celebration at La Strada and feast on the creations of Chef Ivano Centemri, which include, duck prosciutto, Cotechino sausage ravioli, roasted beef tenderloin and lobster medallion, pan roasted Scottish salmon and chocolate mousse. At Roxy Restaurant and Bar, treat yourself to lobster bisque, prime New York streak, chocolate truffles along with complimentary champagne. For a diverse pre-party feast, The Buffet is offering everything from calamari francaise to roast turkey.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Whether you’re looking for New Year’s Eve lunch or dinner, you’ll find it at the Atlantis. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., Manhattan Deli is serving New York steak and crab, while the Purple Parrot dishes up a 3 pre-fixe course including prime rib and crab legs. For a savory dining experience in the evening, the Atlantis presents a trio of flavorful options, including, a steak and seafood dinner at Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille, wood fired New York steak stuffed with jumbo lump crab at the Atlantis Steakhouse or coquilles du Chef and tournedos Rossini at Bistro Napa.

Circus Circus Reno

Begin your countdown to the New Year with a mouthwatering dinner at Circus Circus where you will enjoy a broiled half-pound ham steak topped with raisin sauce at the Americana Café; carved turkey, prime rib and lamb at the Courtyard Buffet; or lobster, crab and asparagus risotto at the Steakhouse at Circus.

Western Village Inn & Casino

The Western Village is serving up delicious and festive New Year’s Eve menus that promise to satisfy any hunger. Treat your palate to grilled petit filet mignon of beef topped with Dungeness crab at Pancho & Willie’s, or horseradish-crusted tenderloin of beef with butter poached petit lobster tail at the Western Village Steak House.

You’re bound to work up and appetite after a joyous night of ringing in the New Year, so here are some great New Year’s Day breakfast options that will fill you up… and settle your stomach.

New Year’s Day Brunch Toscana at Biscotti’s
New Year’s Day Brunch at Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille

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Written By, Cody Haener

Holiday Specials So Delectable, Even the Grinch Wouldn’t Turn These Down

RenoTahoe — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 01:12:13 +0000

We may not have Who-pudding, or the rare Who-roast-beast, but we have a wide variety of holiday eats, to serve up a fine holiday feast! From Christmas day gourmet dinners to drink specials during the Santa Pub Crawl, Reno has plenty to offer your palate this holiday season.

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Starting Christmas morning, the Peppermill will be serving a number of delightful dishes. Dig in at Biscotti’s with their special Christmas buffet, or try the holiday menu at Café Milano – featuring roast Prime Rib or Beef. For an elegant four-course feast, head to Bimini Steakhouse where you can look forward to an eggnog bombe and cranberry gelato for dessert. To see everything the Peppermill has to offer this holiday season, visit PeppermillReno.com.

Grand Sierra Resort & Casino

Satisfy your holiday cravings with delicious gourmet dinner and wine pairings at the “Holiday Feast,” hosted by awarding winning chef Charlie Palmer and Grand Sierra Resort and Casino. Start your evening with “his and hers” cocktails followed by a tasteful assortment of Maine Lobster Ravioli, Chuckar Partridge Bread Pudding, Honey Glazed Wild Boar and other mouthwatering dishes. View the complete menu, or visit GrandSierraResort.com for more information.

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

From morning to night, the Atlantis has a variety of tasty offerings to fill you up on Christmas day. Toast to a champagne brunch at Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Gill, or enjoy lunch and dinner specials at Manhattan Deli. If you’re looking for a traditional feast, relish in a 4-course prix fixe dinner special at either the Atlantis Steakhouse or Bistro Napa, or go for the Holiday Gourmet Dinner Buffet in the spectacular Grand Ballroom. For more information on Christmas day dining special at the Atlantis, visit AtlantisCasino.com.

Silver Legacy Resort Casino

Cherish Christmas with friends and family and let the chefs at Silver Legacy do the cooking and dishes! Enjoy a variety of entrees at Silver Baron’s Christmas Day Buffet, filet mignon topped with seared duck foie gras at Sterling’s Seafood Steakhouse, or oven roasted turkey and rosemary lamb chops at Flavors! Visit SilverLegacyReno.com for more information.

Eldorado Hotel Casino

Take advantage of great dining specials at the Eldorado this holiday season. On Christmas enjoy plentiful helpings of a variety of dishes at The Buffet, fine bistro dining at Roxy featuring roasted Christmas goose, a special pre fixe menue at Tivoli Gardens, or classic soup and salads at The Prime Rib Grill. To view all the holiday specials, visit EldoradoReno.com.

Circus Circus

While wassailing through downtown Reno on December 10 in your Santa attire, stop by one of the five bars inside Circus Circus and receive great drink specials, including $2 draft beers at Gecko’s Bar. To view all the holiday specials, visit CircusReno.com.

Written by,

Cody Haener

Thank Goodness for Thanksgiving Chefs

Christina Erny — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:21:39 +0000

Don’t sweat over perfecting the candied yams, forgetting to put the turkey in the oven, or arguing with all the “family chefs” over who knows how to make the best stuffing. We know Thanksgiving pressures sometimes raise a little too much family fun. Join the others who decide to toss down the apron and leave the cooking to professionals with these extravagant 3 & 4 –course prix fixe meals. For full buffets, visit Thank Goodness for Thanksgiving Buffets.

ATLANTIS
Please call 775.824.4411 or visit AtlantisCasino.com/Dining for reservations and information

Atlantis Steakhouse
Dinner from 4pm
Thanksgiving Holiday 4-Course Prix Fixe
From $45 Prix Fixe
Reservations Welcome

Bistro Napa
Dinner from 4pm
Thanksgiving 4-Course Prix Fixe
From $45 Prix FixeReservations Welcome

Manhattan Deli
Lunch and Dinner from 11am
3-Course Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
$16.00 per person

Purple Parrot
11am-10pm
Thanksgiving Dinner served
$15.99 per person

SILVER LEGACY
Reservations Recommended

Sterling’s Steakhouse Thanksgiving Menu
Dinner from 4pm
Thanksgiving 4-Course Prix Fixe
$46 per person

PEPPERMILL
Reservations Recommended

Café Milano
11am – 8pm
3-Course Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
$18.95 per guest

Bimini Steakhouse
3pm – 9pm
Thanksgiving 4-Course Prix Fixe
$35.95 per guest, $49.95 with wine pairings

Romanza Ristorante Italiano
3pm – 9pm
Thanksgiving 4-Course Prix Fixe
$35.95 per guest, $49.95 with wine pairings

Oceano
4pm – 9pm
Thanksgiving 4-Course Prix Fixe
$29.95 per guest, $39.95 with wine pairings

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

Steak House Grille
3-Course Dinner
3pm-9pm
$34.95 per person

Restaurante Orozko
Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet
1pm-7pm
$29.95 per person

Trader Dick’s
3-Course Dinner
3pm-9pm
$31.95 per person

Rosie’s Café
3-Course Meal
$11.95 per person

WESTERN VILLAGE

Café Bellini
Thanksgiving Dinner
11am – 11pm
$5.75 per guest

Pancho & Willies
3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner
4pm – 9pm
$12.95 per guest

Western Village Steak House
3-Course Thanksgiving Dinner
4pm – 9pm
$24.95 per guest, $34.95 with wine parings

ELDORADO
Contact Casino Reservations at 800-232-5825 or 348-9264

No Coupon Clipping Necessary to Eat Up These Specials at Café Milano

Christina Erny — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 22:33:03 +0000

Chefs at Café Milano have announced special new menu items at delectable prices. The specials are served Monday through Friday with breakfast specials served from 7 am until noon and lunch/dinner specials from 11 am to 11 pm for only $7.99! Here is a sampling of what will be served:

BREAKFAST:

Apple Cinnamon French Toast, Apple – Maple topping with Candied Walnuts
Croissant Sandwich with Grilled Ham, Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese, Hash Browns and Hollandaise Sauce
Loco Moco, the Hawaiian classic with Grilled Beef Patty, Steamed Rice, Brown Gravy and Over Easy Eggs
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pecan-Cinnamon Butter
Ham and Egg Biscuits with Hash Browns
Pulled Pork Hash with White Cheddar Cheese and fried Eggs

LUNCH & Dinner:

Choice of Soup of the Day or House Salad, choice of dressing and Café Milano Spumoni for dessert
Fried Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce and French Fries
Pulled Chicken Burrito
Meatloaf with Mushroom Gravy and fried Onions, Mashed Potatoes and Vegetables
Hot Turkey Sandwich with Cranberry Sauce and Sage Dressing
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Sandwich
Chili Colorado with Refried Beans, Spanish Rice and Flour Tortillas

For more information visit their website at www.PeppermillReno.com.

CommRow’s Menagerie of Eateries and Bars, TheRow, Takes Inspiration from Classic Ethnic Street Foods and Childhood Memories

Christina Erny — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:44:09 +0000

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 1^st 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.