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New Washoe City, NV · Lifestyle
Reno-Gazette Journal
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5 Best Restaurants in Sparks, Nevada You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them
Sparks, Nevada — a city where the Sierra’s shadow cools the desert dusk, where the hum of trains and the laughter of families mingle beneath neon and mountain sky. Here, stucco bungalows and new apartments stand shoulder to shoulder, stitched together by the stories of casino workers, teachers, retirees, and newcomers drawn by the promise of possibility. Sparks is a crossroads — of Basque ranchers and Filipino cooks, of old-timers who remember the rail yards and young dreamers who gather at the marina, of families who linger over pancakes on Sunday mornings and friends who toast the sunset with a cold pint.
Tahoe Daily Tribune
takingthekids.com
This Reno Deli Piles Sandwiches So High You Will Need Two Hands And A Plan
A sandwich stuffed with turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce is one of the most memorable creations at a Reno deli that earned national attention for its sandwiches. And it comes from a deli inside a gas station. That Thanksgiving-on-a-roll creation isn’t the only standout. A hot ham and cheese...
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fastfoodclub.com
For More Than A Decade, Nevada Families Have Loaded Up On Sushi, Seafood, And Mongolian Grill At This Reno Buffet
Some Reno lunches come with a menu and a plan. Others come with an empty plate and zero limits. On one busy stretch of road in Reno, a Chinese buffet has been feeding hungry families for more than ten years, and it still draws crowds who drive in from as far as Carson City. The big three here are sushi, seafood, and a Mongolian grill where a cook makes your bowl while you wait.
Reno-Gazette Journal
Veterans Day 2026 food deals and freebies in Reno-Sparks
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026 is Veterans Day. That date was set to mark the end of World War I, when fighting ceased between the Allies and Germany on Nov. 11, 1918. The holiday was known as Armistice Day until 1954 when it was renamed Veterans Day. To honor the holiday, multiple restaurants around Reno are offering discounts and freebies to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Here are a few: Atlantis offers free buffet for veterans The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa told the Reno Gazette Journal it will offer veterans and active-duty military a free lunch buffet at Toucan Charlie's from from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. Veterans and active-duty military can provide military ID, military spouse ID or a DD-214 form to claim the offer. Veterans eat free at Applebee's on Veterans Day Applebee's is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. The Applebee's in Reno is at 4805 Kietzke Lane. Chili's offers free meal for Veterans Day Chili's is offering free select items for veterans and active-duty military members on Wednesday, Nov. 11. There are two Chili's locations in the Reno area at
takingthekids.com
This Nevada Animal Sanctuary Is Where Rescued Animals Finally Find Someone Who Truly Cares
A rescue with the word Om in its name sits out on a quiet ranch road in the Nevada high desert. That one little word tells you the mission is about calm and healing, not crowds and gift shops. The place is small, and it doesn’t shout for attention. It...
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fastfoodclub.com
The Oyster Bar At The Nugget Casino Resort Has Been A Sparks, Nevada Dining Tradition For Decades
Some restaurants chase trends, and some just keep doing their thing year after year until the whole town knows their name. In Sparks, Nevada, one seafood counter inside a busy casino has done exactly that for decades. Former locals who moved across the country still plan return trips around it....
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This Nevada Bakery Makes Pastries The Old-School Way, From Cannoli To Freshly Baked Bread
An Austrian bakery once filled this courtyard space with pastries. Then a family with Italian roots took over in June 2022. Now the case holds cannoli, ricotta cookies, and pistachio cake. Cream puffs shaped like swans sit beside bright lemon tarts. Would you walk past a tray like that without...
takingthekids.com
The Sweetest Surprises In Sparks Nevada Might Be Hiding Inside This Humble Bakery
A drink here went viral because chocolate hardens around the cup, and then the drink gets squeezed right through it. Blue pushes up through pink like a tiny dessert magic trick. I can see why people stop scrolling. The baker behind it spent about six years running her business from...
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Record-Courier
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The 5 Most Dangerous Hikes Near Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has long been a premier vacation destination, and hiking is one of the best ways to experience its stunning outdoor setting. Visitors can find plenty of short, easy trails to enjoy the lake's sublime scenery without too much exertion. However, these easier, family-friendly hikes sit amid the backdrop of a rugged — and dangerous — mountainous terrain. Lake Tahoe, after all, is located in the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains on the border between Nevada and California. The vast parks and forests surrounding the lake have plenty of challenging, and potentially treacherous, trails that will push even experienced hikers to their limits, but reward them with jaw-dropping vistas.
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This Sweet Nevada Art Class Is Taught By Local Artists Who Welcome Every Skill Level
A pastel drawing class that promises no experience required? That line alone takes a lot of pressure off right away. This Nevada art shop has stayed in one family since 1969. Local artists teach the classes, and most sessions run about three hours. A supply store rarely feels this welcoming....