5 Hidden Gems For Eating Out In Reno
For visitors to Reno, the twinkling casino lights can draw you in like a moth to a flame. It’s easy to get pulled in to the glow and spend your time walking the line at resort buffets, but this old west American town has a thriving food scene just outside the ring of slot machines. Get off the eaten path and discover Reno’s hidden gems.
A Reno institution for over 50 years, Louis’ Basque features hearty Basque dishes. Diners can feast on stews of rabbit and oxtail while sipping a Reno classic- Picon Punch. The picon punch cocktail was developed in the west by Basque immigrants. The addictingly bitter and sweet drink is made from grenadine, club soda, brandy and Amer Picon, an orange and herbal flavored liqueur.
If you blink, you’ll miss this retro Mexican food diner located off of Rock Boulevard in Sparks. Inside this small vintage building, a father-and-son team is serving massive plates of south of the border favorites. It’s a favorite of locals who line up out the door for a chance to feast on the burritos, enchiladas, and tortas. The restaurant is counter seating only, offering guests a live show to the magic happening in the kitchen.
Calafuria is Reno’s answer to Italian fine-dining. It’s not your typical Italian; the menu is an ode to coastal Tuscan food. On the weekends you can go all in with the prix fixe menu. It’s great for groups. It’s lovely for a date. And if you’re dying to taste their signature baccala but can’t rally your friends, it’s an excellent spot for solo dining. Short story- there’s no good reason not to try Calafuria.
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