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.

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

Other Favorites:

• Hash House A Go Go
• Peg’s Glorified Ham N Eggs
• Squeeze In
• Little Nugget Diner

Written By, Cody Haener

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

Thanksgiving dinner is a time to give thanks to life, friends, family… and being able to scarf as much food as your belly will allow – guilt free. There is no better way to dig-in to all of your favorite dishes than at one of our many delectable buffets, featuring all the traditional thanksgiving treats! For Thanksgiving 3&4 – Course Prix Fixe dishes visit Thank Goodness for Thanksgiving Chefs.

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

Toucan Charlie’s Buffet & Grille
Champagne Brunch 10am – 3pm
Dinner Feast 3pm-10pm
$24.99 per adult | $12.99 per child (ages 4-10)
Reservations welcome for parties of 10 or more before noon

Thanksgiving Gourmet Dinner Buffet in the Spectacular Grand Ballroom!
1pm – 6pm
All-you-care-to-eat
$34.99 per adult | $13.99 per child (ages 4-10)
Reservations Welcome

SILVER LEGACY
Reservations Recommended

Silver Baron Buffet Thanksgiving Menu
3-9pm in Silver Baron Ballroom
$20.49 per guest

Flavors! The Buffet Thanksgiving Menu
11am – 10pm
All-you-care-to-eat
20.49 per guest

PEPPERMILL
Reservations Recommended

Biscotti’s
11am – 9pm
All-you-care-to-eat
$32.95 adults – $15.95 for children ages 4 to 11

Island Buffet
11am – 9pm
All-you-care-to-eat
$24.99 adults – $12.99 children ages 4 to 11

JOHN ASCUAGA’S NUGGET

The Rotisserie
11am – 9pm
All-you-care-to-eat
$22.95 per guest

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.

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.

The 26th Annual Lake Tahoe Autumn Food and Wine Festival, considered one of Lake Tahoe’s premier gourmet events, is scheduled for September 9 -11 at the Village at Northstar in Truckee, California.

Friday, September 9

The always hilarious, annual rite of passage is the 8th Annual Village Grape Stomp and Vineyard Luncheon. Costumed teams furiously stomp fresh-from-the-vineyard grapes competing to extract the most juice.

Saturday, September 10

Day two of the festival showcases some of the best culinary programs in the region, including three free outdoor seminars held in the heart of the Village at Northstar.

• “Outdoor Grilling” with Mark Estee, chef and owner of Moody’s Bistro & Lounge and Burger Me
• “Cookin’ Hard Rock Style” by Chef Jason Gronlund, senior director of culinary and executive chef for Hard Rock Café International
• “Cuisine Unique Cooking Demo” hosted by Douglas Dale of Wolfdales’s Cuisine Unique

Saturday’s events include matching bold California wines with American BBQ food at “Some Like it Hot” with Chef Lars Kronmark, “Thai Spring Rolls” hosted by Nothing To It Culinary Center (a great opportunity for budding chefs to cook alongside their parents) and a festival favorite, the Gourmet Marketplace Wine and Brew Walk.

Sunday, September 11

Day three is the pinnacle of the festival with the Culinary Competition and Grand Tasting. It’s a gastronomic dream as 30 of the area’s finest restaurants, caterers and chefs from the Lake Tahoe region are paired with premium world-class wineries charged with creating the best marriage of food and wine.

For a complete list of festival programs, event descriptions, cost and to purchase tickets, as well as book deals on lodging, head to www.TahoeFoodandWine.com.

By, Cody Haener

If you’ve been craving Crystal Shrimp or longing for a Godzilla Roll but cannot decide where to satisfy your hunger, you’re not alone. With fresh fish flown in daily, Reno Tahoe has an abundance of the freshest sushi bars in the country. We believe you can’t go wrong with choosing any of the region’s sushi restaurants, but here are a few of our fans’ favorites.

We asked our near 20,000 followers on our Facebook page, “Where is your favorite all-you-can eat sushi spot?” Many responded, casting their votes for a variety of local sushi bars but it was Hiroba Sushi on Skyline Boulevard that came out on top. Hiroba Sushi offers an exciting menu in a hip and energetic environment. Their chefs are quick to take and prepare your order, even when the recently expanded restaurant is packed, as it usually is. Enjoy their all-you-can eat lunch menu for $17.95 or their all-you-can eat dinner menu for $22.95.

Taking second place was Ijji Sushi on East Prater Way in Sparks. Larger than most sushi bars, Ijji Sushi is the perfect place to bring a large party for any occasion.  They recently added, to their already extensive menu, an assortment of delectable new items such as the Island Long Roll and the Hawaiian. Stop by for all-you-can eat lunch for $15.95 or all-you-can eat dinner for $20.95. 

Coming in at a close third was Sushi Pier 2 on South Virginia Street. Sushi Pier 2 has been a local favorite for many years, and for a good reason. Their friendly service compliments the restaurant’s relaxed and social atmosphere equipped with large flat screen TVs. Join in on the all-you-can eat fun at lunch for $16.99 or at dinner for $24.99. 

Along with these local favorites, Reno Tahoe also offers exotic sushi dining experiences inside our casinos. Explore your mouth-watering options at:

Sushi Bar on the Sky Terrace – Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

Oceano – Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Sushi Sake – Eldorado Hotel Casino

Rim – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino.

Kokopelli’s Sushi - Circus Circus Hotel and Casino

Ichiban – Harrah’s Reno

Noodle Hut – John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Sushi Saga – Siena Hotel Spa Casino

Written by,
Cody Haener

Feed the need for electric nightlife at BuBinga Lounge inside the Eldorado Hotel Casino, where all new theme nights are heating up the weekend.  Enjoy Skyy High Fridays with Skyy Vodka and Addiction Saturdays beginning Friday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6.

Start the weekend on cloud nine with Skyy High Fridays, where guests don’t pay cover with a local driver’s license or student ID before midnight.  Enjoy an open bar featuring Skyy Vodka drinks from 10pm to Midnight for just $10, and VIP bottle service is available by request all night long!

On Saturday nights it’s hard to fight Addiction, the all-new habit forming dance party experience.  A double DJ lineup will raise your pulse along with delicious, fresh drinks from BuBinga’s expert mixologists.  See for yourself as DJ DTR and DJ (((xmfredie))) blow your mind with unbelievable beats and mixes.

The heat is on this summer at BuBinga Lounge.  Join the party, it all starts this Skyy High Friday and keeps your Addiction fed through Saturday night!  Doors open at 10pm and standard cover is $10 for girls, $15 for guys.  Dress code strictly enforced.

For more details and the latest updates visit www.eldoradoreno.com or call 775-786-5700.

Check out the results from Reno Magazine’s Best of Reno 2011: Dining. From the Best New Restaurant to the Best Romantic Dinner to the Best Girls Night Out, these 26 restaurants will go above and beyond satisfying your taste buds.

Click on the image to start flipping through their online magazine to view the list.