Reno Food Tours Blog

It’s Lammas season― meaning the first harvest of the year is here. In the Northern Hemisphere, Lammas was a festival which celebrated the annual grain harvest. It meant autumn was well on its way and with it, the fruits of a farmer’s labor. Northern Nevada’s harvests are plentiful, and we encourage you to seize the…

Ready to break out the red, white and blue? Listen to freedom ring? Salute to the bold stripes and bright stars? Fourth of July is just around the corner and there is no place quite like Reno for embracing your inner Yankee and celebrating the 4th! And it’s not just about the 4th! There are…

Today marks the first official day of Summer. Temperatures are rising and days are long, which means there’s plenty of time to get out there and enjoy some of Reno’s best cocktails. When we think of summer, we think fresh flavors, the occasional bubbles, and bright colors. We’re talking about the type of drinks that…

“I cannot endure to waste anything so precious as autumnal sunshine by staying in the house.“ Nathaniel Hawthorne, The American Notebooks Between Summer + Winter As is the way in many American cities, corn mazes are en route to grooming, pumpkin patches are picked and apple pies can be frequently found on most menus. In Reno, we too…

Hi!  What a winter this is turning out to be! If you’re in the Reno/Tahoe area, you know exactly what we’re talking about. If you aren’t lucky enough to call this place home, think more snow days than you know what to do with, white out storms perfect for cozy days next to the fire and picturesque…

Experience Midtown District like you haven’t seen before with a behind-the-scenes look at the diversity with our food offerings.  Taste your way through Midtown while learning about the cultural, historic and architectural interest from our culinary storytellers. EVENT DETAILS Date: July 16th 2016 Time: 11am- 2pm Ticket Price: $65 per person Start location: provided upon…

Reno Food Tours on the brand new Virginia bridge! #EatUpReno Thank you! It’s been a whirlwind of a month!  Our first month of Reno Food Tours has been nothing short of spectacular. Seriously. We’ve met so many interesting people, walked the streets of two of Reno’s raddest neighborhoods and have uncovered another layer of history…

The Mom Edition. Don’t be boring this Mother’s Day! Honor the women in your life with the most important job title in the world by doing it different. Sure, we love flowers + brunch just as much as your average Jane, but you can do better! Check out our list of 10 things to do with your mom in Northern Nevada this Mother’s Day below (which is May 14th – please plan accordingly). Take a Reno Food Tour. Seriously. There couldn’t be a more charming experience to share with the woman who brought you into this world. Nourish your bodies with the best in local food and take an adventure off the eaten path. Your mom will appreciate the experience and learn something new along the way. Can’t make it Mother’s Day weekend? We offer gift cards too! Ditch the bouquet…

Smack dab in the middle of our downtown food tour is the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts. Season’s Greetings! In the spirit of giving, we’ve curated our top five spots for your gift shopping this holiday season. As always, we strive to promote our community because this is the place we love the best. Opting to go local whenever possible strengthens both our economy and our character. Check out our picks below: Bad Apple Vntg: This cool MidTown boutique features hand picked vintage clothing, home decor and new fresh duds to keep the on trend loved one in your life in style. Sundance Bookstore and Music: The hippest cultural hub in our fair city has the perfect gift for anyone of any age. We love supporting independent bookstores and can always find the best reads and records at their California Avenue store. Check…

“She is a beacon of light and source of comfort to so many people, and she has always persevered.” Cierra Stempeck, Inez Stempeck’s granddaughter There is a running joke in Reno that everyone is connected in some way or another, a sort of small town fable that rings true to many in our city. But…

The time for adventure is near. Are you ready for adventure off the eaten path? Ready to taste a different side of the city with visiting friends or long time Reno residents? We certainly are. Beginning in April, you can join us on our Downtown or MidTown food tours that take you on a delectable trip…

Reno Farmers Market Season  With sunny weather ahead, Farmers Market season is upon us. Reno is full of farmers markets selling delicious seasonal produce from local farms, prepared foods, and sundries. Get to know the area’s incredible purveyors at one of these local Reno farmers markets. Sparks Tuesday Morning Market  With sunny weather ahead, Farmers…