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This Winners’ Guide is a handy little booklet you can use all year. Put it in your glove compartment, hang it on your fridge, mail it to your grandmother—it’s a simple guide to all of the best that our region has to offer. In the following pages, you’ll find the results of our annual readers’ poll about the best—from best antique store to best local politician— throughout Northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and Truckee. There are nearly 300 categories, and tens of thousands of locals voted in the two rounds of the contest.

We announced the winners back in August in our annual Best of Northern Nevada issue.

This week’s Winners’ Guide is something else: a chance for this year’s winners to reach out directly to our readers and say “thanks” or “you’re welcome” or really, whatever they want to say. They pay for the ad space—they can say what they want. If you’d like to buy a full-page ad and say, “screw you, Reno,” well, sure, we’ll take your money.

This supplement is also an opportunity to give a little love to the second and third

place winners, who were listed online when the initial results were posted, but not in the print edition. Pro tip: be sure to check out these businesses and attractions as well—they’re often just as great as the winners, if less well known.

Once again, huge thanks to everyone who took the time to vote in this year’s contest, which kicked off in May. Next year’s contest will start around the same time. Watch for it.

It’s an honor being this region’s community newspaper, and we take a lot of pride in hosting this contest. We also love to support businesses that proudly display their RN&R Best of Northern Nevada winners’ plaques.

It’s a sign of top quality. A couple of quick notes about that: If some shady operator calls you up and tries to sell you a plaque by claiming that they represent the RN&R, don’t believe them. We give our winners’ plaques away for free at our annual Best of Northern Nevada party, which is coming right up. Save the date: October 17. If your name is next to a first place prize somewhere in this guide, and you haven’t heard from anyone on our staff, please reach out to our office manager/ official party planner, Lisa Ryan, at lisar@ newsreview.com. It’s not a party you want to miss.

For BONN every year, we showcase the work of one of the area’s best artists. This year, it’s Eunkang Koh, an art professor up at the University of Nevada, Reno. Her surreal illustrations, with an anthropomorphic animal cast doing all kinds of Nevadan things, are a perfect complement to this year’s contest results, which are just as bizarre as ever.

And congrats to all the winners! Y’all are the best. Ω

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Best adu lt-themed store 1. The ChoColaTe Walrus 1278 S. Virginia St., 825-2267

2. adam & eve

7520 Longley Lane, 852-1162

3. suzies

715 S. Virginia St • reno, nV 89501 (775) 786-4774 How did you get started in tHis business?

I first started serving drinks at my parents’ Nightclub, Del Mar Station, when I was 13 for all age shows. From there it was just second nature. I was basically bred to do this!

How did you get tHe background and skills necessary to run tHis type of business?

Working at Del Mar molded me into the bartender that I am. I learned how to deal with large crowds, bands, or anything to do with daily bar responsibilities before graduating middle school.

something for everyone. Blue Collar, White Collar, Biker, Skater, Rocker, Roller, Hillbilly, Hippie, Tourist...etc. We’re #1 Dive bar cuz anyone can dive in for a drink 24/7!

wHat do you want new customers to know before coming to your business?

We’ve always had that rougher and tougher persona but we welcome everyone with open arms. Meet your friends here or make new ones. We have Free Pool, Live Music, Dj’s, Poker Machines and a full bar.

We are all here to have a good time!

wHat do you tHink separates you from your competitors?

We have a very eclectic crowd. We don’t stick to one specific genre so we have

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1. reno Bike proJeCT 216 E. Grove St., 323-4488

2. greaT Basin BiCyCles 8048 S. Virginia St., 825-8258

3. College CyClery

622 S. Virginia St., 323-1809

195 Kietzke Lane, 786-8557

Best Bookstore

Best antiqu e store

1. grassrooTs Books

1. Junkee CloThing exChange & anTiques

121 California Ave., 786-1188

960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

Shea’S Tavern

Best Bi cyc l e s hop

2. virginia sTreeT anTique mall [Closed] 1251 S. Virginia St., 324-4141

3. anTiques & Treasures 151 N. Sierra St., 327-4131

Best ath l eti c s hoe se l ection 1. nike FaCTory sTore

1330 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 358-7871

2. reno running Company

660 E. Grove St., 828-2665

2. sundanCe Books and musiC 3. Barnes & noBle

5555 S. Virginia St., 826-8882

Best Boutiqu e c loth i ng store 1. Junkee CloThing exChange & anTiques 960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

2. CulTure

677 S. Virginia St., 657-6192

3. Bad apple vnTg

1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069

13987 S. Virginia St., 853-8017

Best Bridal salon

3. sCheels

1. david’s Bridal

1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 331-2700

Best Ban k 1. greaTer nevada CrediT union 2. nevada sTaTe Bank 3. heriTage Bank oF nevada

6745 S. Virginia St., 852-7978

2. Blue garTer Bridal & Tux 948 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 358-4141

Best car was h 1. huTCh’s mission Car Wash 6355 S. McCarran Blvd., 827-4222

Best BarBer s hop

2. Buggy BaTh Car Wash

1. CommonWealTh BarBer Company

3. surF Thru express Car Wash

200 S. Center St., 409-4972

2. BeauTiFul Bearded man 50 S. Virginia St., 787-6800

3. d’s CuTz BarBershop

438 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 297-6886

2525 S. Virginia St., 826-6679 9796 S. Virginia St., 300-6310

Best carpet c l ean i ng com pany

Best Beauty salon

1. evergreen CarpeT Care

1. eye Candy salon

2. neW sunrise Cleaning & resToraTion

235 S. Sierra St., 336-0285

2. Jensen & Co. salon 495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576

3. an epiC salon

215 15th St., Sparks, 384-1848

990 S. Rock Blvd., 825-7569

930 Sage View Drive, Sparks, 800-1429

Best ch i l dren ’s c loth i ng Boutiqu e

Best g rocery store

1. Once UpOn A child

1. rAley’S

2. Sippee’S [clOSed]

2. TrAder JOe’S

3. The children’S plAce

3. SprOUTS FArMerS MArkeT

Best c loth i ng store

Best gym

6015 S. Virginia St., 984-5831 955 S. Virginia St., 329-2110

5435 Meadowood Mall Circle, 828-9964

1. dillArd’S

13933 S. Virginia St., 852-3080

2. JUnkee clOThing exchAnge & AnTiqUeS 960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

3. BAd Apple VnTg

1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069

Best com puter store 1. BeST BUy

5575 S. Virginia St., 448-9797

5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621

2. eVOke FiTneSS 3. regUlUS FiT

1895 Donald St., 470-8383

Best hardware store

2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202

2. chArlie’S plAce

7930 Sugar Pine Court, 236-0251

3. A dOggieS dreAM 2697 Mill St., 322-5400

Best dry c l eaners 1. BOBBy pAge’S dry cleAnerS 530 W. Plumb Lane, 825-4443

2. MiA’S prOFeSSiOnAl cleAnerS 1185 California Ave., 432-2955

3. peerleSS cleAnerS 698 Forest St., 323-3261

Best event promoter 1. AMpliFied enTerTAinMenT 2. MOMO prOMO 3. qUedUp enTerTAinMenT

Best frame s hop

3. lOwe’S

218 Vassar St., 324-2787

2. hAppy dAyze cigAr & SMOke 1700 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 358-8875

3. The MelTing pOT wOrld eMpOriUM & SMOke ShOp 1049 S. Virginia St., 322-9445

1. rc willey hOMe FUrniShingS 1201 Steamboat Pkwy., 337-4600

2. The Find

4865 Longley Lane, 322-3463

3. eThAn Allen

GREAT FULL GARDENS

9065 S. Virginia St., 826-1722

Best hos pital 1. renOwn regiOnAl MedicAl cenTer 2. SAinT MAry’S regiOnAl MedicAl cenTer 235 W. Sixth St., 770-3000

3. nOrThern neVAdA MedicAl cenTer 2375 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 331-7000

Best hou se c l ean i ng servi ce 1380 Greg St., 359-1503

Gino had been in the Food & Beverage Industry as a sales and marketing agent for 27 years prior to running the restaurants. After overcoming some health challenges through food & nutrition, we developed a passion for healthy, clean food and wanted to share it with the community. Running a restaurant was an big learning experience, but coming from the food industry made it a lot easier. We also looked closely and looked at the ways that other successful people ran their businesses, and learned from their experiences.

2. MUnOz cleAning SerVice (530) 249-4984

3. whiTe lOTUS exqUiSiTe hOMe cleAning

3432 Lakeside Drive, 825-1993

1. MichAel & SOn’S Jewelry cOMpAny

Best gadget store

2. MidTOwn diAMOndS

1. BeST BUy

3. BVw JewelerS

2. Apple STOre

How did you get tHe background and skills necessary to run tHis type of business?

1. MOlly MAid

Best jewe l ry store

5575 S. Virginia St., 448-9797

MIDTOWN: 555 S. VIrgINIa BlVD #107 • 775-324-2013 SOUTH: 748 SO. MeaDOWS BlVD. (SMITH’S CeNTer) • 775-324-2016 expreSS: 1664 N VIrgINIa (jOe CrOWleT STUDeNT UNION) • 775-324-2016 THe kITCHeN: 5220 lONgleT lN STe. 100 • 775-384-6420 COMINg TO legeNDS IN SparkS DeCeMBer 2019

1155 Mill St., 982-4100

2. MichAelS

3. The FrAMe ShOp AT lAkeSide

1401 S. Virginia St., 786-5110 777 S. Center St., 825-3499

1092 S. Virginia St., 323-3232

many people, and hearing their unique stories is what keeps us going and inspired.

wHere do you see your business in tHe future?

Our menu and products that are only found at our establishment and the qualify of food, service and atmosphere that we provide.

any advice for people wHo want to make tHeir business “tHe best”?

Advice is to Love your Team Members and always do the right thing by them. The rest will take care of itself.

wHat inspires you to go to work every day?

35 Foothill Road, 622-9015

13945 S. Virginia St., 333-5460

3. ScOTlAnd yArd Spy ShOp

There are so many great places to celebrate in Reno, but we have a true indoor-outdoor venue with a taste of the historic coupled with a truly modern space.

We can accommodate small groups of 10 and large groups of 300. Our versatility sets us apart.

Best home fu rn i s h i ngs store

5301 Longley Lane, 856-2345

4871 Kietzke Lane, 829-8000

What do you think separates you from your competitors?

We are proud to honor the history of our city by rebuilding and restoring our small part of the West Side. We want to give back by creating a great spot to enjoy one of our city’s historic sites.

Our business started because we wanted to restore the property on 2nd street and turn it into something beautiful. It gradually grew from there until we were opening a full service event venue!

1215 S. Virginia St., 337-1200

1. MidTOwn FrAMewOrkS 243 California Ave., 451-5983

hoW do you plan to give back to our reno community?

1. hOMe depOT 1. cArTer BrOS Ace hArdwAre

1. ArT dOgS & grAce

1. peT plAy hOUSe

We love being a part of our guests’ special occasions – we get to help people create amazing celebrations and build beautiful memories.

895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995

Best head s hop

Best doggy daycare

What inspires you to keep the doors open every day?

645 N. Arlington Ave., 770-3800

3. MAc-O-rAMA

1. greATer neVAdA crediT UniOn 2. greAT BASin FederAl crediT UniOn 3. One neVAdA crediT UniOn.

Casey Hall, General ManaGer

1. SAinT MAry’S FiTneSS cenTer

13945 S. Virginia St., 333-5460

Best credit u n ion

1401 West 2nd st. 89503 • 775-384-9081

587 S. Meadows Parkway, 335-1055

2. Apple STOre

4690 Longley Lane, 626-7751

The elm esTaTe

1441 Mayberry Drive, 786-0270

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Thank you for voting Epik Best Photographer & Best DJ!

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Best l iquor store 1. ToTal Wine & More 6671 S. Virginia St., 853-3669

2. Ben’s Fine Wine & spiriTs 3480 Lakeside Drive, 825-0244

3. CraFT Beer and Wine 22 Martin St., 622-4333

Best new car deal ers h i p 1. dolan lexus

7175 S. Virginia St., 826-5050

2. dolan auTo group 3. dolan ToYoTa

Best lo cal Bu s i ness

Best opti cal s hop

1. earThe energe

2200 Harvard Way, 689-2214

1023 Rock Blvd., Sparks, 583-7444

2. MidToWn diaMonds 777 S. Center St., 825-3499

3. CreaTive edge danCe sTudio 9475 Double R Blvd., 430-6416

Best lo cal p lace to wor k 1. paTagonia

8550 White Fir St., 747-1887

2. JuiCe Box Yoga

631 Sierra Rose Drive, 827-9642

3. nevada sTaTe Bank

Best mall 1. ouTleTs aT legends 1310 Scheels Drive, 358-3800

2. MeadoWood Mall

5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, 827-8451

3. The suMMiT reno

13925 S. Virginia St., 853-7800

Best medical marij uana di s pen sary

2. doWnToWn vision 3. adlingTon eYe CenTer & eYeglass gallerY 500 W. Plumb Lane, 284-3937

Best out door gear se l ection 1. rei

2. sCheels

1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 331-2700

3. gear huT

1. peT plaY house

2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202 875 Greg St., Sparks, 825-3647

3. Charlie’s plaCe

7930 Sugar Pine Court, 236-0251

Best pet s u pp ly store

3. peTCo

5565 S. Virginia St., 829-9200

Best mortgage com pany

Best p harmacy

3. guild MorTgage CoMpanY 5390 Kietzke Lane, 200-0155

Best motorcyc l e deal er

2403 E. Fourth St., 324-0202 3892 Mayberry Drive, 787-3647

1. Cvs 2. raleY’s 3. Walgreens

Best pi lates stu dio 1. evoke FiTness

895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995

2. JuiCe Box Yoga

631 Sierra Rose Drive, 827-9642

1. MiChael’s reno poWersporTs

3. CluB pilaTes

2. ChesTer’s reno harleY-davidson

Best p lace for m u s i c l esson s

10828 S. Virginia St., 825-8680 2315 Market St., 329-2913

3. Big valleY honda 2225 Market St., 322-4311

1620 Robb Drive, 525-0549

1. JaMpro MusiC FaCTorY

Best new Bu s i ness

9300 Prototype Drive, 800-1772

1. perenn BakerY

735 S. Center St., 843-5500

20 St. Lawrence Ave., 451-7722

2. gear huT

We’d like to think that we will be telling our clients’ love story through a sophisticated augmented reality experience where they can relive their wedding the same way they did the day they said “I Do”

2. on CoMMand Boarding

175 E. Greg St., Sparks, 440-7777

6745 Sierra Center Pkwy., 888-6999

Where Do You see epik in 10 Years?

We believe the greatest love story of all time is the one that you get to live. We amplify your love story on your wedding day and let everyone around you experience it. We’ll give

Best pet Boardi ng

3. silver sTaTe relieF

2. greaTer nevada MorTgage

What Does epik mean?

WhY WeDDinGs?

1245 S. Wells Ave., 219-4612

2. healThY Tails

200 S. Virginia St., 685-4678

movement to your love story through vibrant music that gets people dancing. We’ll keep attentive lenses to capture the sights and sounds as they unfold (don’t worry). We’ll make sure everyone fully experiences your love story on this milestone event--one you’ll celebrate again and again for the rest of your life.

To us, “Epik” means dreaming up and executing an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

2225 Harvard Way, 828-9090

2. BlüM reno

1. BaY equiTY hoMe loans

What Do You GuYs Do?

Here at Epik Weddings & Events, we are in the business of helping clients live their love story.

By offering DJ, Photography, Videography, and Photo Booth services, we have a perfect marriage of offerings, our services work better together.

236 W. Sixth St., 322-4061

1. peT plaY house

1085 S. Virginia St., 420-2586

Erik riEkEnbErg, ownEr

1. CosTCo opTiCal

1. MYnT CannaBis dispensarY 132 E. Second St., 686-6968

748 South MeadowS Pkwy Ste a9-156, Reno (775) 250-3745

2100 Kietzke Lane, 826-2750

2. MounTain MusiC parlor 3. aBsoluTe MusiC

8175 S. Virginia St., 852-2637

1245 S. Wells Ave., 219-4612

3. CreaTive edge danCe sTudio 9475 Double R Blvd., 430-6416

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Simply The Bomb.

Over 20 years of experience catering small and large events in the Reno area

Services

Personal Chef

Customized Tastings

Intimate Meals

Event Planning

Menu Planning

Food Allergy Education

Family Dinner Nights

Catering

Weddings | Reunions Picnics | Themed Events Graduations | Kids Birthdays Office Parties/Lunches

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Best p lace to Buy a fi rearm

2. fondue body boutique

416 Greenbrae Drive, Sparks, 359-1750

1. Cabela’s

Best pri nt s hop

2. sCheels

1717 S. Wells Ave.

8650 Boomtown Garson Road, Verdi, 829-4100 1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 331-2700

3. bizarre Guns

2677 Oddie Blvd., 685-4867

Best p lace to Buy a m u s ical i n st ru ment 1. bizarre Guitar

2677 Oddie Blvd., 331-1001

2. Guitar Center

6663 S. Virginia St., 853-3961

3. absolute MusiC

8175 S. Virginia St., 852-2637

Best p lace to Buy cDs or vi nyl recor Ds 1. reCyCled reCords 822 S. Virginia St., 826-4119

2. sundanCe books and MusiC 121 California Ave., 786-1188

3. disColoGy

11 N. Sierra St., 323-2121

2. diGiPrint CorPoration 4865 Longley Lane, 786-4464

3. offiCe dePot

(775) 287-4121

Best pu B l ic re lation s agency

D a w n Ta v a r e s , O w n e r / H e a D C aT e r e r

2990 Northtowne Lane, 674-4300

1. desiGn on edGe 1 E. First St., 746-0717

2. aMPlified entertainMent 830-0689

3. Muse GrouP

10 State St., 240-9677

Best pu B l ication (that’s not u s) 1. edible reno-tahoe MaGazine 2. neVada MaGazine 3. reno Gazette Journal

1. Mynt Cannabis disPensary

1. the MeltinG Pot World eMPoriuM & sMoke shoP

1085 S. Virginia St., 420-2586

1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069

3. saVers

3800 S. Kietzke Lane, 284-4350

Best p lace to get a car repai reD

2. lastinG dose tattoo & art ColleCtiVe 888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

3. holland ProJeCt Gallery 171 Vesta St., 448-6500

Best s hoe se l ection 1. dillard’s

13933 S. Virginia St., 852-3080

2. dsW desiGner shoe Warehouse 6659 S. Virginia St., 852-9401

2. landa Muffler and brake

Best s pa

3. Coauto

1. sPa atlantis

816 E. Fourth St., 322-0112

We want to thank each and every person that voted for us, we are honored by this award! We believe our attention to detail and commitment to small and large events is what our clients love about Cherry Bomb.

160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333

1. reno VulCanizinG auto Care and tires 450 E. Plumb Lane, 826-0464

wHy Do you tHink rn&r reaDers voteD you tHe best?

175 E. Greg St., Sparks, 440-7777

1. neVada MuseuM of art

2. bad aPPle VntG

aDvice for people wHo want to open a new business…

3. silVer state relief

Best p lace to Buy vi ntage c lothes 960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

With over 20 years in the food industry we have learned skills that are able to help with catering small and large events in our area.

Our Reno community holds a very special space in our hearts. We are very active in feeding the homeless each week and giving back to numerous charitable organizations in the area year round.

2. blüM reno

Best se l ection of lo cal art

1. Junkee ClothinG exChanGe & antiques

How Do you plan to give back to our reno community?

132 E. Second St., 686-6968

2. Junkee ClothinG exChanGe & antiques 960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

How DiD you get tHe backgrounD anD skills necessary to run tHis type of business?

We encourage people to make the jump into opening a business that makes them want to go to work every day! Our local community to fiercely loyal when it comes to helping local business owners succeed!

Best recreational marij uana Di s pen sary

Best p lace to Buy p laya garB 1049 S. Virginia St., 322-9445

Simply the BomB

1. laika Press

3. eCliPse runninG

3438 Lakeside Drive, 827-2276

2155 Dickerson Road, 360-5361

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

Best p lace to get an auto s moggeD

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 689-7190

2. sPa tosCana

3. dolCe Vita Wellness sPa 730 Sandhill Road, 772-0032

1. instant sMoG

6355 S. McCarran Blvd., 824-0101

2. Jiffy lube 3. Gk sMoG insPeCtion 1960 E. Second St., 323-4524

Best p lace to get pi erceD 1. blaCk hole body PierCinG 912 S. Virginia St., 329-6010

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North Valley’s Craft Beer & Spirits Headquarters

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Best s pecialty foo ds store 1. Trader Joe’s

5035 S. McCarran Blvd., 826-1621

2. sprouTs Farmers markeT 587 S. Meadows Parkway, 335-1055

3. GreaT Basin CommuniTy Food Co-op 240 Court St., 324-6133

Best s pectator s port 1. reno aCes BaseBall 2. unr WolF paCk BaskeTBall 3. reno 1868 FC

Best tattoo par lor

1. pyramid vapory & arT sTudio 2995 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, 502-3393

2. reno-sparks vapor emporium 3. knuCkle dusTers vape 1100 E. Plumb Lane, 410-8462

A s h l e y s o r i A , C At e r i n g s A l e s M A n A g e r

Best veteri narian clinic

What venues are you partnered With in reno?

1. klaiCh animal hospiTal 1990 S. Virginia St., 826-1212

2. BarinG Boulevard veTerinary hospiTal 700 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 358-6880

3. kreaTure komForTs animal hospiTal 2205 Glendale Ave., Sparks, 356-5524

Best vi deo game store

2. lasTinG dose TaTToo & arT ColleCTive

1. GamesTop

888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

3. aBsoluTe TaTToo 707 S. Wells Ave., 324-2223

Best th ri ft store 1. Junkee CloThinG exChanGe & anTiques 960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

2. savers

3800 S. Kietzke Lane, 284-4350

3. GoodWill

6407 S. Virginia St., 853-7606

Best u sed car deal ers h i p

5116 Meadowood Mall Circle, 825-7544

2. Cap’n Games, inC.

621 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 677-0311

What do you Want neW customers to knoW about your business?

hoW do you plan to give back to our reno community?

We are always thinking of new ways to serve Reno. We recently ventured into offsite catering! We also piloted a service offering frozen meals for groups to take to Burning Man.

We donate unused meals or produce to food banks. Our staff also volunteers with local organizations. Our collective goal is 500 hours of community service annually.

1401 W. Second St., 384-9081

2. lavender ridGe

7450 W. Fourth St., 747-3222

3. The Grove

95 Foothill Road, 324-7683

Best wi ne s hop 1. ToTal Wine & more 6671 S. Virginia St., 853-3669

The 395 Salon

2. WhisperinG vine

4201 W. Fourth St., 786-1323

2. Bill pearCe CourTesy honda

3. CraFT Wine & Beer

780 Kietzke Lane, 789-7999

22 Martin St., 622-4333

Best u sed c loth i ng store

Best wor kout wear se l ection

1. Junkee CloThinG exChanGe & anTiques

1. hello yoGa

2. plaTo’s CloseT

1200 Scheels Drive, Sparks, 331-2700

3. Bad apple vnTG

13935 S. Virginia St., 851-9070

1001 S. Virginia St., 800-1069

What do you think separates you from your competitors?

1. The elm esTaTe

35 Auto Center Drive, 852-1594

5083 S. McCarran Blvd., 322-0110

competitions. We can customize menus and meeting spaces to fit your needs.

SAVOR…Reno-Sparks manages catering and concessions for the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, Reno Events Center and the National Bowling Stadium. We offer buffet, plated or reception style private events. We can provide large groups with concessions for grab-and-go items and hot meals.

The sky is the limit for the kinds of events we can host. From luncheons and gala dinners to bowling parties and sport

Best weddi ng reception s ite

1. Carmax

960 S. Virginia St., 322-5865

(775) 827-7620

2303 S. Virginia St., 826-4588

1. aCes TaTToo

675 S. Virginia St., 333-0915

RenO-SpARkS

Best vape s hop

1075 N Hills Blvd, ReNo, Nv 89506 (775) 440-1893

732 S. Virginia St., 420-5357

Bret Shaefer, Owner • Paul Ganzer, Owner

2. sCheels

How do you plan to give back to our reno community?

3. lululemon

We have done multiple fundraisers in the north valleys in our short time we’ve been open. We’ve helped raise over $8k to help the local high school, Valley Providence little league, and Cal Ripken baseball league. Our next event is a corn hole tournament to raise funds for ovarian cancer.

Best yoga stu dio 1. JuiCe Box yoGa

631 Sierra Rose Drive, 827-9642

2. midToWn CommuniTy yoGa 600 S. Virginia St., 870-9905

3. Temple yoGa reno 190 California Ave., 343-5177

wHat inspires you to keep tHe doors open every day?

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Well besides the lease, hahaha. It’s the thanks we get for opening a craft beer and spirits bar in the North Valleys that doesn’t have smoking and provides a fun atmosphere.

When people discover us, they’re upset they didn’t find us earlier.

wHat do you want new customers to know before coming to our business?

We’re not smoking, have 34 taps, a full bar and we’re community based.

any advice for people wHo want to open a new business or make tHeir business better?

You’ll hit a lot of speed bumps when setting up your business and running it. There will be a lot of rules and regulations that might not make sense. Those issues can be handleded with patience, a smile and an ice cold beverage!

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Dolan auto Group (833) 220-7373 • www.dolanautogroup.com What do you Want neW customers to knoW before coming to your business?

At Dolan Auto Group, we’re driven by a strong set of values that serve as a foundation to provide the best customer experience possible. We believe in pursuing a new way of doing business, which is why we’re redefining the customer experience by providing a transparent and no-pressure experience.

What inspires you to keep the doors open every day?

Our employees make us who we are. They are the reason we are able to provide best-in-class services to our guests. What we do every day supports their families and they rely on the success of the business, which is one of the reasons I wake up every morning excited to open the doors.

are there any changes in technology/ procedures/etc/ that have affected your business and in What Way?

We believe in providing a no-pressure experience at all of our dealerships, that’s why we went to non-commissioned Product Specialists a few years back. We also launched an online express store that allows shoppers to build their deal and find the vehicle that best fits their needs. Moving to this structures ensures our customers are offered a transparent and easy approach to purchasing a vehicle.

hoW do you plan to give back to our reno community?

Each year we host more than 80 events for non-profits in our Community Event Space inside the Dolan Lexus dealership and sponsor a wide-range of events throughout Northern Nevada. Giving back is rooted in everything we do and allows us to support and connect with our local community.

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persoNalities Best c lu B or event dJ 1. erik riekenberG

Epik Weddings & Events, 748 S. Meadows Pkwy., 250-3745

2. kenneTh “dJ kenToT” allen

Moa na Nurse ry h as more c ertified n u rser y

3. sTePhen “dJ eyeque” rivera

profe ssiona l s, in c l u d in g fou r P l ant

Amplified Entertainment, 830-0689 Quedup Entertainment, 501-5550

Best aestheti cian

Doc tors who a re c ertified ar b or is ts , t h an

1. Teresa MarTinez

Posh Salon, 250 Crummer Lane, 826-7674

Best co ll ege i n st ructor

2. Jeri Miles

1. bob FelTen

store s c om bin ed . P air t h em w it h more

2. kurT ehlers

t ha n 220 va rieties of trees an d s h r u b s

3. GreG nielsen

de signe d to t hr ive in ou r c l imate, an d you r

Best creative writer

l a ndsc a pe ha s n ever b een in b etter h an d s .

Murphy Plastic Surgery & Medical Spa, 10401 Double R Blvd., 322-3446

3. elvia ledezMa

Dolce Vita Wellness Spa, 730 Sandhill Road, 772-0032

Best attorney 1. Marilyn york

548 California Ave., 324-7979

2. Joey GilberT

201 W. Liberty St., 574-4774

3. Jerry snyder

429 W. Plumb Lane, 499-5648

Best BarBer

University of Nevada, Reno Truckee Meadows Community College University of Nevada, Reno

1. chrisToPher daniels 2. Mikalee byerMan 3. Mark Maynard

1. vincenT Gravallese

Best dance i n st ructor

2. PaTrick suTTon

1. Fanci valles

3. Joe Foley

2. haleiGh hoFF

Derby Supply Company, 123 W. First. St., 440-1930 Maxwell’s Barbershop, 555 S. Virginia St., 322-2466 Commonwealth Barber Company, 200 S. Center St., 409-4972

Best Bari sta 1. MaTThew leblanc

Bibo Coffee Co., 945 Record St., 348-8087

2. hannah beesley

3. diana sweeney

Creative Edge Dance Studio, 9475 Double R Blvd., 430-6416

Best denti st 1. chaMPaGne FaMily denTisTry 735 Sparks Blvd., Sparks, 359-3934

Best Barten der

3. dr. John bocchi

2. annalisa suarez

Pignic Pub & Patio, 235 Flint St., 376-1948

3. Toray Manwarren

Blind Dog Tavern, 50 N. Sierra St.

Best Bu dten der

4875 Summit Ridge Drive, 473-9110

Best e l ementary schoo l teacher 1. Jesseca lunardelli Smithridge STEM Academy

Best fam i ly do ctor

2. ashley brunson

1. dr. david zucker

3. alanna hendrix

2. dr. andy PasTernak

Mynt Cannabis Dispensary, 132 E. Second St., 686-6968

645 N. Arlington Ave., 329-2525

Kanna Reno Dispensary, 5398 Sun Valley Blvd., 674-0420

10467 Double R Blvd., 853-9394

Best ch i ropractor

5975 Los Altos Pkwy., Sparks, 352-3080

1. dr. Todd sTevenson

Peak Performance Chiropractic, 241 Ridge St., 786-7325

2. dr. ricky delacruz

Delacruz Chiropractic, 140 W. Huffaker Lane, 313-5494

3. dr. briTTni J. Grider

Life Force NV, 2295 S. Virginia St., 685-8966

NVLi c. # 3379 A , D, E CA Li c. # 3 1 7448

Sierra Smiles, 5465 Kietzke Lane, 786-1911

1. brian salazar

Blüm, 1085 S. Virginia St., 420-2586

m oa na nurser y.c om

Nevada Dance Academy, 1790 W. Fourth St., 323-4227

2. sala FaMily denTisTry

Shea’s Tavern, 715 S. Virginia St., 786-4774

Better Plants. Better Advice. Better Results.

The Loft Dance Theater Arts, 7025 Longley Lane, 762-5376

The Roost, 651 Booth St., 399-3855

1. lacey shea

a l l ot he r l oc a l gard en c enters an d b ox

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1185 California ave Suite B • (775) 322-0773 houseofbreadreno@gmail.com

Best gyneco log i st

Best lo cal fi l m maker

1. Dr. Staci Paul

1. EMily SkylE-GolDEn 2. tylEr BournS

OB/GYN Associates, 645 N. Arlington Ave., 329-6241

2. Dr. Stacy E. MElluM

N at h a l i e at w e l l / O w N e r

OB/GYN Associates, 645 N. Arlington Ave., 329-6241

What do you think separates you from your competitors?

There are very few places in town where you can buy made fresh daily breads and pastries. Everything has gone so commercial, yet we still make small batches by hand with no additives, no preservatives, real fruit, and fresh ingredients. We are a local neighborhood bakery.

3. Hilton Pollock

rewards. To make any business great you need raving fans. Not just people that like you, not just customers that come on special occasions, you need raving fans that come to your business all the time and talk about with their friends and family. We have raving fans that come to the bakery 4-5 times a week, that speaks quality of our business.

Associated Gynecology, 3645 Warren Way, 825-3838

Best hai r styl i st 1. Brian JEnSEn

Jensen & Co., 495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576

2. StEPHaniE arrEDonDo

An Epic Salon, 215 15th St., Sparks, 384-1848

3. katiE catt

An Epic Salon, 215 15th St., Sparks, 384-1848

Best h i g h schoo l teacher

any advice for people Who Want to open a neW business?

Opening a new business is lots of work, you have to be ready for all the up and downs and have the ability to stick with it for years before you see the real

1. roD HEarn

Damonte Ranch High School

2. BrEnt BuSBooM Reno High School

3. JoSEPH Garton Sparks High School

Best i nterior des i g ner 1. SaraH BlackBErn

Dining on

Sarah Blackbern Interiors, 636-0699

2. JaDE BoGan

Jade Moana, P.O. Box 999, Truckee, California

Best local activi st 1. MErEDitH tanzEr 2. BoB FulkErSon

Gar Woods thanks the Reno News & Review readers in naming us

Reno’s #1 Lake Tahoe Restaurant!

“To breath the air angels breath, go to Tahoe” –Mark Twain

Best local actor/act ress 1. Stacy JoHnSon 2. cHriStoPHEr DaniElS 3. Mary BEnnEtt

Best local ath l ete 1. DaviD WiSE 2. coDy Martin 3. JorDan carolinE

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www.barofamerica.com 530.587.2626

www.calientetahoe.com 530.546.1000

www.rivagrill.com 530.542.2600

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Best local author 1. MikalEE ByErMan 2. laura nEWMan 3. Mark MaynarD

Best lo cal m u s i cian 1. GracE HayES 2. Milton MErloS 3. kayla raE

Best lo cal po l iti cian

Double Scoop/Reno News & Review

Best m u ral i st

Best m u s i c teacher

1. cHriS PaynE Alt 92.1

2. Bill, DEanna anD rJ Alice 96.5

3. BElla rioS 95.5 The Vibe

Best lo cal rapper 1. Savy BalBoa 2. FEEki 3. Eli Mccoy

Best lo cal songwriter 1. GracE HayES 2. Gina roSE 3. SPikE McGuirE

Best lo cal tv news anchor 1. kriStEn rEMinGton KTVN

2. JoE Hart KRNV

3. lanDon MillEr KTVN

Best massage therapi st 1. roBErt BauM

Baum Therapy, 895 E. Patriot Blvd., 247-4947

2. kEiSHa curtiS

Sol State Massage, 505 South Arlington Ave., 530 250-5949

3. karli EnDrES

Dolce Vita Wellness Spa, 730 Sandhill Road, 772-0032

1. SHauGHn ricHarDSon

3. kriS vaGnEr

1. caSSi Salo 2. HolDEn WunDErS 3. natalin lukE

Best lo cal radio dJ or dJ team

1. cory FarlEy Reno News & Review

Best mo de l

1. JoE c. rock 2. antHony ortEGa 3. Erik BurkE

Best local co lu m n i st 2. BrucE van DykE

1. cHriStoPHEr DaniElS 2. JESSica lEvity 3. DaviD PrEtlovE

1. Hillary ScHiEvE 2. oScar DElGaDo 3. Julia ratti

Best m i dd l e schoo l teacher

Reno Gazette Journal

Best m i n i ster/ s pi ritual advi sor

Traner Middle School

2. lEvi WatSon Mount Rose School

3. MartHa taylor Clayton Middle School

1. tiM WooD 2. tErry tHoMPSon 3. Eric StanGElanD

Best nai l tech n i cian 1. SHannon ocHoa

Jensen & Co., 495 Morrill Ave., 657-6576

2. rilEy catt

Catt’s Claws, 215 S. Wells Ave., 379-237

3. MEGan lanG

Nails by Megan L., 4875 Kietzke Lane, 843-7635

Best personal t rai ner 1. SHErilyn caBantinG allEn

Orangetheory Fitness Reno, 8056 S. Virginia St., 800-2308

2. MEna SPoDoBalSki

Evoke Fitness, 895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995

3. MorGan DaWn

Sports West Athletic Club, 1575 S. Virginia St., 348-6666

Best pet g roomer 1. lulu’S PEt GrooMinG 11331 S. Virginia St., 852-5252

2. GrooMinGDalE’S PaW SPa 4840 Vista Blvd, Sparks, 683-3311

3. cJ’S DoG GrooMinG 4690 Longley Lane, 443-6883

Best p hotog rap her 1. EPik WEDDinGS & EvEntS 748 S. Meadows Pkwy., 250-3745

2. alEx WooDMancy

Woodmancy Photography, 843-8215

3. Macu BinEttE

Macu Binette Photography, www.facebook.com/ macubinettephotography

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Where Good Taste Comes Naturally House of Bread Bakery Café specializes in fresh made breads and pastries. We are dedicated to providing your family with the most nutritious and best tasting products available. We bake all our products the way Grandma made hers – by hand, using all-natural ingredients.

Ask about our catering 1185 California Ave #B | Reno NV 89509 775-322-0770 | reno.houseofbread.com

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best Pi lates i n st ructor

best tattoo arti st

1. Lisa Castaneda

1. tony MedeLLin

Evoke Fitness, 895 E. Patriot Blvd., 827-1995

2. Maddison PauL

Lasting Dose Tattoo & Art Collective, 888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

3. Meagan BaLL

Absolute Tattoo, 707 S. Wells Ave., 324-2223

Juice Box Yoga, 1635 Robb Drive, 971-8292 Ball Fitness Studios, 460 California Ave., 324-3224

best P lasti c s u rgeon 1. dr. tiffany MCCorMaCk 10791 Double R Blvd., 284-2020

2. Joe zeigLer 3. ron rash

Twofold Tattoo, 28 Hillcrest Drive, 737-9079

best theraPi st/ cou n se lor 1. LesLie deLaCruz

2. dr. JaMes MurPhy

403 Flint St., 233-6789

3. dr. Louis BonaLdi

Renown Behavioral Health, 850 Mill St.

10401 Double R Blvd., 322-3446 6630 S. McCarran Blvd., 828-7400

best Po l ice offi cer 1. Jason soto Reno Police Chief

2. darin BaLaaM Washoe County Sheriff

3. tiM Broadway Reno Police Department

best Power cou P l e 1. Jennifer Janiga & tiMothy Janiga 2. erik riekenBerg & franCes riekenBerg 3. BeLLa rios & Mike Meraz

best Pri nci Pal 1. krissy Brown

2. CaitLyn waLLaCe

3. nora ann BruCkLaCher

Sierra Sunrise Wellness Group, 855 S. Center St., 224-0703

best veteri narian 1. kLaiCh aniMaL hosPitaL 1990 S. Virginia St., 826-1212

2. dr. Christina Martini

Southwest Veterinary Hospital, 960 W. Moana Lane, 825-7984

3. Mountainview aniMaL hosPitaL 6474 Bonde Lane, 853-6900

best vi s ual arti st 1. Matthew MCdoweLL 2. anthony ortega 3. Jaxon northon

best vo lu nteer 1. eveLyn Mount 2. shanda goLden

2. Jeff Batavia

best weddi ng P lan ner

3. Brianne thoreson

1. karie MaCLeod

best Pu b l ic re lation s Profess ional

2. the hytCh

1. aBBi whitaker 2. sara roBBins

best yoga i n st ructor

3. kerry sutherLand

om2yoga.com

Mount Rose School

Rollan Melton Elementary School Bishop Manogue Catholic High School

The Abbi Agency, 1385 Haskell St., 323-2977 The Row, www.therowreno.com K. Sutherland Public Relations, 18 Winter St., 360-6101

best real estate agent 1. kayLa daLton

Dickson Realty, 4870 Vista Blvd., Sparks, 685-8800

2. rogeLio garCia

Keller Williams Group One, 10539 Professional Circle, 502-9887

3. sarah sCattini goLes

Re/Max Premier Properties, 5476 Reno Corporate Drive, 544-5412

Saint Mary’S FitneSS Center

She Said Yes Weddings and Events, 240 Bonnie Briar Place, 276-8798 526-0441

645 N. ArliNgtoN, Suite 100 • (775) 770-3800

3. eMiLy MCCLintoCk

Jàlie Premier Event Planning, 901-0567

Christina GhiGGeri / General ManaGer

What do you Want neW customers to knoW before coming to your business?

1. angie fraLey 2. tanya rose Bordner

When you visit Saint Mary’s Fitness Center you can expect to be surrounded by a team of experts, who provide personalized care that is unmatched. We provide a safe, clean and friendly environment to anyone who walks through our doors. Saint Mary’s Fitness Center holds a high level of professionalism, sense of community, and dedication to empowering healthy lifestyles for all our members. By providing a strong focus on overall healthy living and specialty programs, the Fitness Center fulfills a unique part of the mission of the Medical Center by seeking to elevate the overall health of our community. Combining the medical resources of the hospital with a state-of-the-art fitness facility, the Fitness Center offers the highest in quality and experienced experts for Reno/ Sparks residents.

yogajuicebox.com

3. keLLy aguiLera

www.sacredrootsreno.com

Most beauti fu l Person 1. kristen reMington 2. franCes riekenBerg

Most handsoMe Person

hoW do you plan to give back to our reno community?

1. erik riekenBerg 2. arnie states

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What do you think separates you from your competitors?

Here at Saint Mary’s Fitness Center we raise the bar in the health industry. We are not your average gym in the fact that we offer a wide variety of services to provide our members with a well-rounded regimen to get their mind, body and soul healthy. Those services include Health Coaching, Personal Training, Small Group Fitness, 100+ Group Fitness Classes a week, Pool, Nutrition, Massage and much more.

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

We believe RN&R readers voted Saint Mary’s Fitness Center the number one gym in Reno because we provide the community with an exceptionally high level of customer service, as we genuinely care for our members. We want to be able to help everyBODY that walks through our doors achieve their individual goals and become the best version of themselves.

Saint Mary’s Fitness Center has years upon years in giving back to our beautiful, Reno community, and we only forecast to do more! We are a continued supporter of local events such as Moms on the Run, Relay for Life, Heart and Stroke Walk, Girls on the Run, Walk a Mile in My Shoes and many more!

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Ace’s TATToo 675 s. virginia st • reno, nv 89509 (775) 355-1010 kevin cox, owner

When & hoW did you get started in this business?

1992 - In Santa Cruz, then opened a shop here in 1995. I got started tattooing friends first, then apprenticed, then after a few years I opened up here in Reno

What inspires you to go to Work every day?

Working with a great group of guys and creating beautiful works of art on people.

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

Consistently the best artists - same crew for essentially 24 years - unheard of in tattooing.

Going to the shop you went to years ago for your first and having the same guy do your kid’s first is pretty cool! Quality, consistency, and friendly, reliable artists definitely helped.

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What makes your business different than your competitors?

Great crew of amazing artists. The core of employees have been here since the beginning and we try to relate to each customer individually, as each person is different than the next.

any advice for people Who Want to make their business “the best”?

Remember why you got in the business to begin with. You must have passion for what you are doing in order to succeed. We fell that the public can see if you’re only in it to make a buck.

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Thank you for all of your supporting votes for us to receive the title of the best Thai in Reno 2019. We are a small family-owned local business that work with heart

2. Grand sierra resort

best cas i no-hote l for romantic getaway

3. atlantis Casino resort sPa

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

best cas i no arcade games

2. atlantis Casino resort sPa 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. Grand sierra resort 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

2. Game lab

3. Fun Quest

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

Circus Circus Hotel Casino, 500 N. Sierra St., 329-0711 Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121 Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

best cas i no bar

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino 2. atlantis Casino resort sPa 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. Grand sierra resort

1. Fireside lounGe

2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

2. terraCe bar

best p layer’ s c lu b rewards cas i no

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121 Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

3. atlantis sPorts bar & lounGe

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

1. Joe taussiG

3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

3. atlantis Casino resort sPa

2. Juan delany

best poker room

3. shannon Cole

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

best cas i no bu ffet 1. touCan Charlie’s buFFet & Grill

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2. atlantis Casino resort sPa 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

3. the Grand buFFet

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

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2. atlantis Casino resort sPa 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

12 years

3. Grand sierra resort 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

2. Grand sierra resort

most eco-fri en d ly cas i no

2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

3. atlantis Casino resort sPa 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

best cas i no restau rant 1. the steakhouse

Western Village Inn & Casino, 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069

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1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

6430 South Virginia St • reno, neVada 89511 (775) 852-5033 • www.thailotusreno.com

3. eldorado Casino resort sPa

best s portsbook

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

Thai LoTus

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino

2. the buFFet

Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

How did you get tHe backgRound and tHe skills necessaRy to Run tHis type of business?

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino

We started learning everything we needed to know from day one, and that was 12 years ago. Today, we are still learning and improving because there is always something new to discover and catch up on in this business.

2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

2. Grand sierra resort 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

3. atlantis Casino resort sPa

3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

wHat do you tHink sepaRates you fRom youR competitoRs?

We take into consideration the idea of having a true service mind kind of attitude that really shows interest and concern to all of our customers. We also believe our dishes have a unique and authentic taste which we are fortunate that many customers seem to like and enjoy as well.

wHat inspiRes you to keep tHe dooRs open eveRyday?

2. bistro naPa

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. bimini steakhouse

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

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Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

6430 South Virginia St • reno, neVada 89511 (775) 852-5033 • www.thailotusreno.com

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino

best cas i no barten der Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

us the privilege to serve you since 2007.

1. PePPermill resort sPa Casino

best cu stomer servi ce

1. Carnival midway & XP arCade

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We love what we are doing. At Thai Lotus, our staffs are happy and look forward to serve our lovely customers everyday. Thanks to all of our customers for supporting us and being a part of the Thai Lotus family. We truly appreciate it.

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Nightlife Best all-ages s pot 1. The eddy

16 S. Sierra St., 276-6622

2. CoConuT Bowl aT wild island 250 Wild Island Court, Sparks, 359-2927

3. holland ProjeCT 140 Vesta St., 742-1858

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Phone: 826.4466 • Fax: 826.6161 • Deli Open 5 5am-9pm • 7 Days a Week

www.deLitowneusa.com

Breakfast - Lunch - dinner - party pLatters

Best Bar 1. PigniC PuB & PaTio 235 Flint St., 376-1948

2. rum sugar lime

1039 S. Virginia St., 384-1024

3. shea’s Tavern

715 S. Virginia St., 786-4774

Best Beer se l ection 1. Beer nv

15 Foothill Road, 448-6199

2. Piñon BoTTle Co. 777 S. Center St., 367-1211

Deli Towne USA 3650 Lakeside dr. reno • reno, nV 89509 (775) 826-4466 Le ann Berriesford, GeneraL ManaGer

When & hoW did you get started in this business?

In 1978 I started in the bakery business and through the years learned every aspect of the business, from frying donuts, to cake decorating, to baking bread

What inspires you to go to Work every day?

I love what I do and enjoy working with all of our employees and customers. Knowing that I can make people happy through healthy food is a good feeling.

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

3. CrafT wine and Beer 22 Martin St., 742-1858

Best Bowl i ng all ey

1. reno-Tahoe Comedy 100 S. Virginia St., 322-5233

Best concert ven u e 1. grand TheaTre

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

2. Cargo ConCerT hall

Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia St., 398-5400

3. juB juB’s ThirsT Parlor 71 S. Wells Ave., 384-1652

Best dance c lu B 1. leX nighTCluB

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

2. edge nighTCluB

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 689-7444

3. The BlueBird reno 555 E. Fourth St., 499-5549

Best di sti ll ery

1. grand sierra resorT

1. The dePoT

2. CoConuT Bowl aT wild island

2. 10 Torr disTillery & Brewery

3. high sierra lanes

3. verdi loCal disTillery

2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

250 Wild Island Court, Sparks, 359-2927

What makes your business different than your competitors?

Best comedy c lu B

3390 S. Virginia St., 825-1048

325 E. Fourth St., 737-4330 490 Mill St., 499-5276

1155 Old Highway 40, Verdi, 971-4331

Best dive Bar 1. shea’s Tavern

We bake ten varieties of bread daily including our signature Dutch Crust. We use only high quality meats and cheeses and fresh produce to build the best sandwich.

715 S. Virginia St., 971-4774

any advice for people Who Want to make their business “the best”?

Best gay hangout

You have to be involved in the daily operation of your business and care about the effect that you have on your customers. When it is a positive effect, then your job has been well done.

Besides our great customer service, we put out a product that we take pride in preparing on a daily basis, whether it is our sandwiches, soups or fresh salads.

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2. rum Bullions island Bar

Silver Legacy, 407 N. Virginia St., 325-7401

3. foXy olive

220 Mill St., 997-3733

1. 5 sTar saloon 132 West St., 499-5655

2. faCes nv

239 W. Second St., 470-8590

3. sPlash reno

340 Kietzke Lane, 686-6681

best s ports bar 1. the stick

95 N. Sierra St., 360-5799

best karaoke

2. coach’s griLL & sPorts Bar

1. West second street Bar

3. Legends griLL, sPorts & sPirits

118 W. Second St., 348-7976

2. the Point

1601 S. Virginia St., 322-3001

3. the LiBrary taPhouse & hookah Lounge 134 W. Second St., 683-3308

best m i crobrewery

1573 S. Virginia St., 329-2202

6015 S. Virginia St., 853-5550

best st ri p c lu b 1. reno men’s cLuB 270 N. Lake St., 786-7800

best t rivia n i g ht 1. sierra taP house 95 N. Sierra St., 360-5799

1. great Basin BreWing co.

2. ceoL irish PuB

2. revision BreWing comPany

3. shea’s tavern

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-7711 380 S. Rock Blvd., Sparks, 331-2739

3. imBiB custom BreWs 785 E. Second St., 470-5996

best ner d hangout

538 S. Virginia St., 329-5558 715 S. Virginia St., 971-4774

best romanti c bar 1. death & taxes

26 Cheney St., 324-2630

1. the gLass die

2. Fireside Lounge

2. Press start arcade & Bar

3. roxy

675 Holcomb Ave., 384-1456 1413 S. Virginia St., 786-2550

Peppermill Resort Spa Casino, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121 Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

3. games gaLore

Meadowood Mall, 5460 Meadowood Mall Circle, 826-7788

best p lace for a fi rst date 1. ZePPeLin reno

1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

2. the gLass die

675 Holcomb Ave., 384-1456

3. drink-182 (reno’s originaL emo night)

best p lace to buy sexy u nderwear 1. chocoLate WaLrus 1278 S. Virginia St., 825-2267

2. victoria’s secret

5000 Meadowood Mall Circle, 828-2785

3. adam & eve

7520 Longley Lane, 852-1162

best p lace to cu re you r hangover 1. tWo chicks

752 S. Virginia St., 323-0600

2. LittLe nugget diner 233 N. Virginia St., 420-5203

3. shea’s tavern

715 S. Virginia St., 971-4774

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Juice Box Yoga 631 Sierra roSe Drive • reno, nv 89511 (775) 971-8292 Le ann Berriesford, GeneraL ManaGer

When & hoW did you get started in this business?

We were customers of the original restaurant and when it came up for sale we purchased it in 1991 from the original owner.

What inspires you to go to Work every day?

The thought of going to work and having fun working with the employees, talking with the customers and trying new food items.

What makes your business different than your competitors?

We produce all of our food items from scratch and don’t sell what everybody has.

any advice for people Who Want to make their business “the best”?

Lead don’t follow. Be different than your competitors.

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

Our menu and products that are only found at our establishment and the qualify of food, service and atmosphere that we provide.

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Reno LittLe theateR Direct line: (775) 374-4544 • tickets: (775) 813-8900 147 e. Pueblo street • reno, nV 89502 M e l i s s a Tay l o r , e x e c u T i v e D i r e c T o r

What inspires you to keep the doors open everyday?

The community!

hoW do you plan to give back to our reno community?

We aim to create a space where artists and audience members can connect through their participation in high-quality theatrical programming. We also open our doors to a number of other non-profit and local businesses when they need a top-notch facility to host an event!

are there any changes in technology/ procedures,

etc. that have affected your business and in What Way?

This seems like a great chance for us to tell everyone about recent upgrades to our facilities and seating. Come see!

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

We hope it’s because they’ve had an opportunity to see or be a part of a fantastic production or program at our space and that they know we’re serious about strengthening our community through our art. We want every artist and audience member to feel like they’re a part of something truly incredible when they walk through our doors!

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Best cateri ng coM pany

Best dou g h n uts/ past ri es

Best hawai ian restau rant

1. Battle BorN Food truCk aNd CateriNg Co.

1. doughBoys doNuts

1. l&l haWaiiaN BarBeCue

2. holey sChmidt doNuts 490 S. Center St., 683-3399

2. aloha shaCk

2. rouNdaBout CateriNg & party reNtals

3. rouNds Bakery

2. tWo ChiCks

294 E. Moana Lane, 329-0800

3. lili’s restauraNt & Bar

www.roundaboutcatering.com

3. Cherry BomB CateriNg

3. Chapel taverN

www.cherrybombreno.com

Best fi ne di n i ng

Best hot dog

1. the steak house

1. CostCo Food Court

Best appeti zers

Best B loody Mary

1. Bistro Napa, atlaNtis CasiNo resort

1. the stoNe house CaFe

3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

2. liBerty Food & WiNe exChaNge 100 N. Sierra St., 336-1091

3. Wild river grille 17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

Best Bage l

1907 S. Arlington Ave., 284-3895 752 S. Virginia St., 323-0600 1099 S. Virginia St., 324-2244

Best Breakfast 2. tWo ChiCks 3. sQueeze iN

790 W. Fourth St., 323-2696

Best foo d t ruck

Best chef

1. Nom eats

2. eiNsteiN Bros. Bagels 3. my Favorite muFFiN & Bagel CaFe

4670 Sparks Blvd., 626-0100

Best Bakery 1. JoseF’s vieNNa Bakery CaFé & restauraNt 933 W. Moana Lane, 825-0451

Best Bru nch 1. the stoNe house CaFe 1907 S. Arlington Ave., 284-3895

2. tWo ChiCks

752 S. Virginia St., 323-0600

2. Beto’s mexiCaN Food 3. gold ’N silver iNN

2. Brothers BarBeCue 463 Roberts St., 384-3547

3. Famous dave’s BBQ 4925 Kietzke Lane, 826-7427

Best Basqu e restau rant

Best french fri es 1. BJ’s Nevada BarBeCue CompaNy

Best ital ian restau rant

2. red roBiN

4245 W. Fourth St., 747-4511

1. louis’ BasQue CorNer 301 E. Fourth St., 323-7203

2. J.t. BasQue Bar & diNiNg room 1426 Highway 395, Gardnerville, 782-2074

3. saNta Fe hotel

235 Lake Street, 499-5263

777 S. Center St., 323-1494

2. WiNgstop

5100 Mae Anne Ave., 746-9464

3. slater’s diNg-a-WiNg www.slatersdingawing.com

Best carson city restau rant

Best ch i nese restau rant

1. red’s old 395 grill

1. palais de Jade

1055 S. Carson St., Carson City, 887-0395

2. CaFe at adele’s

1112 N. Carson St., Carson City, 882-3353

3. the uNioN

302 N. Carson St., 885-7307

Best i n dian restau rant

Roundabout Catering & Party Rentals

1. NoBle pie parlor

6280 Sharlands Ave., 737-9404

418 N. McCarran Blvd., Sparks, 331-4762

www.slatersdingawing.com

1. the little Nugget diNer

3. Burger me!

3. siNBad’s hot dogs

3. ColiN smith

Best Bu rger

80 E. Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-1010

5000 Smithridge Drive, 824-9070

3. slater’s diNg-a-WiNg

Zeppelin

Best ch i cken wi ngs

1. BJ’s Nevada BarBeCue CompaNy

2. Bam!dog righteous hot dogs

2. thali

190 California Ave., 507-7540

1300 S. Virginia St., 870-1333

Costco Wholesale, 2200 Harvard Way, 689-2200

2. JakoN tolhurst

2. rouNds Bakery

2. BeeFy’s

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 824-4430

2325 Kietzke Lane, 826-7777

1. iNdia kaBaB & Curry

519 Ralston St., 323-8952

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

3. atlaNtis steakhouse

alohashackreno.com

2. Battle BorN Food truCk aNd CateriNg

Liberty Food & Wine Exchange

2. homage

Best BarBecu e restau rant

753 Riverside Drive, 323-2227

5150 Mae Anne Ave., 322-8888

www.renonomeats.com

1. mark estee

3. moNaCiello

294 E. Moana Lane, 329-0800

2. BeauJolais Bistro

575 W. Fifth St., 324-0632

752 S. Virginia St., 323-0600

340 California Ave., 333-1025

1. iN-N-out Burger

Western Village Inn & Casino, 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069

280 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 786-1000

1. truCkee Bagel CompaNy 5050 Kietzke Lane, 825-1045

Best cheap eats

1. peg’s gloriFied ham N eggs 420 S. Sierra St., 329-2600

538 S. Virginia St., 420-5903

www.battleborntruck.com

5115 Mae Anne Ave., 787-8586

960 W. Moana Lane, 827-5233

2. kWok’s Bistro

www.battleborntruck.com

80 E. Victorian Ave., Spark, 355-1010 499 Kietzke Lane, 825-7246

3. slater’s diNg-a-WiNg www.slatersdingawing.com

Best french restau rant 1. BeauJolais Bistro 753 Riverside Drive, 323-2227

2. 4th street Bistro 3065 W. Fourth St., 323-3200

3. lulou’s restauraNt

275 West St., 507-7270

1470 S. Virginia St., 329-9979

3. CJ palaCe

129 Los Altos Pkwy., Sparks, 626-8878

Best coffee

Best frozen yog u rt

1091 S. Virginia St., 348-6222 148 West St., 470-5898

3. royal iNdia

575 Keystone Ave., 507-7444

1. JohNNy’s ristoraNte italiaNo 2. zozo’s ristoraNte 3446 Lakeside Drive, 829-9449

3. la veCChia

3005 Skyline Blvd., 825-1113

Best Japanese restau rant 1. iChiBaN JapaNese steakhouse & sushi Bar 206 N. Virginia St., 323-5550

2. iJJi 2

4955 S. Virginia St., 825-6688

3. kauBoi izakaya

1286 S. Virginia St., 453-2592

Best J u i ce

1. BiBo CoFFee CompaNy

1. yogurt BeaCh

2. huB CoFFee roasters

2. sWeet Frog premium FrozeN yogurt

555 S. Virginia St., 323-1794

3. old World CoFFee laB

3. hoNey treat yogurt

240 Court St., 324-6133

104 California Ave., 391-0189

5000 Smithridge Drive, 827-2221

Best coffee roaster

Best g luten-free di n i ng

460 S. Sierra St., 329-2114

727 Riverside Drive, 453-1911

3882 Mayberry Drive, 787-2024 6637 S. Virginia St., 853-2020

1. Jüs

2. great BasiN CommuNity Food Co-op 3. keva JuiCe

5102 Meadowood Mall Circle, 420-5505

Best late-n i g ht di n i ng

1. huB CoFFee roasters

1. great Full gardeNs

2. old World CoFFee laB

2. zeppeliN

239 W. Second St., 622-9222

3. magpie CoFFee roasters

3. sQuare oNe eatery

790 W. Fourth St., 323-2696

1715 S. Wells Ave., 391-0102

1771 Valley Road, 453-1447

Best dessert

Best g reek restau rant

727 Riverside Drive, 453-1911 104 California Ave., 391-0189

1. liBerty Food & WiNe exChaNge 100 N. Sierra St., 336-1091

2. zeppeliN

1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

3. moNaCiello

190 California Ave., 507-7540

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

1. Niko’s greek kitCheN 171 Disc Drive, Sparks, 499-5777

2. NaaN & kaBaB

2740 S. Virginia St., 825-3113

3. NiCk’s greek deli 600 S. Virginia St., 786-9613

1. NoBle pie parlor 2. gold ’N silver iNN 3. sizzle pie

190 S. Center St., 525-7437

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Best produce 1. great basin coMMunity Food co-op 240 Court St., 324-6133

2. sprouts FarMers MarKet 587 S. Meadows Pkwy., 335-1055

BUY ONE GLAZED DONUT GET ONE FREE!

Best Margarita 1. Miguel’s Mexican Food Midtown

Open Daily 5am-10pm

55 W. Arroyo St., 327-4422

Best reno restau rant

3. Mari chuy’s Mexican Kitchen

1. wild river grille

764 S. Virginia St., 322-6866

Best Marti n i

Awful Awful Burger

home of the

1. roxy

Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N. Virginia St., 786-5700

2. wild river grille 17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

3. 10 torr distilling and brewing 490 Mill St., 499-5276

Best Mexi can restau rant 1. Miguel’s Mexican Food suMMit sierra Mall 13901 S. Virginia St., 851-0550

“Voted best of for 9 years”

2. el adobe caFe

55 W. Arroyo St., 327-4422

3. los coMpadres

2006, 2007, 2008 2009, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019

25 Foothill Road, 284-1301

Best new restau rant 1. Zeppelin

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1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

1907 S. Arlington Ave., 284-3895

233 N. Virginia St., 323-0716

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Best salad 1. great Full gardens 555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

2. süp

669 S. Virginia St., 324-4787

3. eclipse piZZa coMpany 3950 Mayberry Drive, 747-4343

1. whole Foods MarKet 2. toucan charlie’s buFFet & grille

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. siZZler

615 E. Prater Way, Sparks, 356-3969

1. deli towne usa

2. Full belly deli 3064 Mill St., 657-8448

3. Michael’s deli

628 S. Virginia St., 322-2323

1555 S. Wells Ave., 323-1211

1. the little nugget diner

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3. southcreeK piZZa co.

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45 Foothill Road, 622-1620

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2. JJ’s pie co.

555 W. Fifth St., 786-5555

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3650 Lakeside Drive, 826-4466

777 S. Center St., 323-1494

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3. silver peaK brewery and restaurant

1. noble pie parlor

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Best sandwi ch s hop

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

Best pi z za par lor

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1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

2. wild river grille 124 Wonder St., 324-1864

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6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023

1. the stone house caFe

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3. square one eatery

Best outdoor di n i ng

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2. pinocchio’s bar & grill

Best salad Bar

1771 Valley Road, 453-1447

Serving traditional greek foods for lunch & dinner

17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

2. Monaciello

190 California Ave., 507-7540

GREEK KITCHEN

6139 S. Virginia St., 852-8023

2. el adobe caFe

1415 S. Virginia St., 322-2722

57 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Ste. 101, Reno, 89521 · 853-6844 5115 Mae Anne, Ste. B, Reno, 89519 · 787-8586 5272 Sparks Blvd, Unit 106, Sparks, 89436 • 384-1105

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3. whole Foods MarKet

1. rapscallion

2. sKy terrace oyster bar

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 825-4700

3. oceano

Peppermill Resort Hotel, 2707 S. Virginia St., 826-2121

best server (name and lo cation) 1. Tracy QuaTro Gold ’n Silver Inn

2. Pauleen relucio Arario MidTown

3. cici noel

Cactus Creek Steakhouse

best vegan food 1. GreaT Full Gardens 555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

2. nom eaTs

www.renonomeats.com

3. The deluxe

148 West St., 686-6773

best s mooth i e

best vegetarian foo d

1. Jüs

1. GreaT Full Gardens

2. Keva Juice

2. lauGhinG PlaneT

3. Jamba Juice

3. The deluxe

best sou ps

best vi etnamese restau rant

555 S. Virginia St., 323-1794 5102 Meadowood Mall Circle, 420-5505 5140 Kietzke Lane, 828-5483

1. süP

669 S. Virginia St., 324-4787

2. GreaT Full Gardens 555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013

3. ZePPelin

1445 S. Meadows Pkwy., 387-4937

best s par ks restau rant 1. GreaT basin brewinG co.

846 Victorian Ave., Sparks, 355-7711

2. The sTeaK house

Western Village Inn & Casino, 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069

3. bJ’s nevada barbecue comPany 80 E. Victorian Ave., Spark, 355-1010

best steak 1. The sTeaK house

Western Village Inn & Casino, 815 Nichols Blvd., Sparks, 331-1069

2. aTlanTis sTeaKhouse

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia St., 824-4430

3. harrah’s sTeaKhouse

555 S. Virginia St., 324-2013 650 Tahoe St., 360-2592

1. Golden Flower vieTnamese resTauranT 205 W. Fifth St., 323-1628

2. Pho 777

102 E. Second St., 323-7777

3. sK noodle

2955 N. McCarran Blvd., 358-6338

best vi rg i n ia city restau rant 1. red doG saloon

76 N. C St., Virginia City, 847-7474

2. Palace saloon & resTauranT 50 S. C St., Virginia City, 847-4441

3. caFe del rio

394 S. C St., Virginia City, 847-5151

best wh i s key/ bou rbon/scotch se l ection

3. hard waTer house

1999 S. Virginia St., 825-8828

3. sushimi’s

7689 S. Virginia St., 800-1737

best wi ne bar 1. whisPerinG vine wine co.

4201 W. Fourth St., 786-1323

2. midTown wine bar

best tahoe restau rant

3. craFT wine and beer

5000 N. Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, California, (530) 546-3366

2. T’s mesQuiTe roTisserie

901 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, 831-2832

3. lone eaGle Grille

111 Country Club Drive, Incline Village, 886-6899

best thai restau rant 1. Thai loTus

6430 S. Virginia St., 852-5033

2. banGKoK cuisine

55 Mount Rose St., 322-0299

3. moo danG

1565 S. Virginia St., 420-4267

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2. chaPel Tavern

222 Los Altos Pkwy., Sparks, 626-8677

775-530-8032 • 8100 Pyramid Way • SParkS

148 West St., 686-6773

Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino, 219 N. Center St., 788-2929

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T hanks for voting us the besT F all Festival!

1527 S. Virginia St., 800-1960 22 Martin St., 622-, etc.

best wi ne l i st 1. whisPerinG vine wine co.

4201 W. Fourth St., 786-1323

2. wild river Grille 17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

most romantic restau rant 1. beauJolais bisTro 753 Riverside Drive, 323-2227

2. wild river Grille 17 S. Virginia St., 284-7455

3. harrah’s sTeaKhouse

Harrah’s Reno Hotel & Casino, 219 N. Center St., 788-2929

best t ruckee restau rant 1. sQueeZe in

10060 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, California, (530) 587-9814

2. TrucKee Tavern & Grill

10118 Donner Pass Road, Truckee, (530) 587-3766

3. moody’s bisTro bar & beaTs

10007 Bridge St., Truckee, California, (530) 587-8688

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Best can naBi s g rower

Best harvest festival

1. Kynd Cannabis Company

1. andeLin FamiLy Farm FaLL harvest FestivaL 2. sierra nevada Lavender and honey FestivaL

1645 Crane Way, Sparks

2. soL Cannabis

275 Old U.S. 395, New Washoe City, 451-7290

3. Cannavative

www.cannavativegroup.com

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Best farmer 1. Wendy baroLi Girl Farm

2. Lyndsey LangsdaLe

1. sparKs FLorist

1001 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 358-8500

We were customers of the original restaurant and when it came up for sale we purchased it in 1991 from the original owner.

What inspires you to go to Work every day?

The thought of going to work and having fun working with the employees, talking with the customers and trying new food items.

We produce all of our food items from scratch and don’t sell what everybody has.

any advice for people Who Want to make their business “the best”?

Lead don’t follow. Be different than your competitors.

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

Our menu and products that are only found at our establishment and the qualify of food, service and atmosphere that we provide.

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3. drC LandsCaping LLC www.landscaperrenonevada.com

Best lo cal com post

Best lo cal farm 1. andeLin FamiLy Farm

2. moana nursery

8100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 530-8032

3. bumbLebee bLooms FLoWer boutique

4701 Mill Street, 997-3276

2. Ferrari Farms

1100 W. Moana Lane, 825-0600 135 N. Sierra St., 348-2799

3. river sChooL Farm 7777 White Fir Street, 747-2222

Best gar den n u rsery 1. moana nursery

1100 W. Moana Lane, 825-0600

2. raiL City garden Center

What makes your business different than your competitors?

3705 Barron Way, 857-4333

www.fullcirclecompost.com

Best f lower s hop

When & hoW did you get started in this business?

2. signature LandsCapes

2. FuLL CirCLe soiLs & Compost

Prema Farm

J ay R at h m a n n , m a n a g e R

1100 W. Moana Lane, 825-0600

www.downtoearthcomposting.com

3. ZaChary Cannady

80 E. Victorian aVE • SparkS, nV 89431 (775) 355-1010

1. moana nursery

1. doWn to earth Composting

Reno Food Systems

BJ’s BarBecue

Best landscapi ng com pany

1720 Brierley Way, Sparks, 355-1551

3. sierra Water gardens

2110 Dickerson Road, 622-4090

Best gardener 1. bbrooKe rooKK e WaL roo Wa WaLshaW L sha 2. sam stremmeL 3. randy robison

Best lo cally g rown foo d 1. great basin Community Food Co-op 240 Court St., 324-6133

2. prema Farm

1350 Long Valley Road, 513-1518

Best yar d 1. sierra Water gardens 2110 Dickerson Road, 622-4090

2. “spaCeship house” 879 Marsh Ave.

lo cal Bu s i ness with the Best landscape or gar den 1. the stone house CaFe 1907 S. Arlington Ave., 284-3895

2. sierra Water gardens 2110 Dickerson Road, 622-4090

3. moana nursery

1100 W. Moana Lane, 825-0600

outdoors best bicyc l e-ri de desti nation 1. Lake Tahoe 2. Truckee river Bike TraiL 3. MayBerry Park

best go l f cou rse 1. MonTreux GoLf & counTry cLuB 18077 Bordeaux Drive, 849-1090

2. LakeridGe GoLf course 1218 Golf Club Drive, 825-2200

3. red hawk GoLf and resorT

best pi cn ic s pot 1. idLewiLd Park 2. rancho san rafaeL reGionaL Park 3. MayBerry Park

best p lace to swi m 1. Lake Tahoe 2. donner Lake 3. The PooL

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-2000

6600 N. Wingfield Parkway, Sparks, 626-6000

best s ki resort

best h i ki ng t rai l

1. MT. rose ski Tahoe

1. hunTer creek TraiL 2. Tahoe riM TraiL 3. GaLena creek TraiL

2. squaw vaLLey resorT

best lo cal hot s pri ngs 1. david waLLey’s hoT sPrinGs resorT and sPa 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa, 782-8155

2. carson hoT sPrinGs resorT

1500 Old Hot Springs Road, Carson City, 885-8844

3. sierra hoT sPrinGs

521 Campbell Hot Springs Road, Sierraville, California, (530) 994-3773

22222 Mt. Rose Highway, 849-0704 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, California, (800) 403-0206

3. norThsTar caLifornia resorT 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, California, (800) 466-6784

best s nowboardi ng

Terry Lee WeLLs Nevada discovery MuseuM (THe discovery)

1. MT. rose ski Tahoe

22222 Mt. Rose Highway, 849-0704

2. norThsTar caLifornia resorT 5001 Northstar Drive, Truckee, California, (800) 466-6784

3. squaw vaLLey resorT

1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, California, (800) 403-0206

490 S. CENTER STREET • DOWNTOWN RENO (775) 786-1000 • WWW.NvDm.ORg P AT R I C K T U R N E R , V P O F M A R K E T I N G & C O M M U N I C AT I O N S

What do you Want neW customers to knoW before coming to your business?

The Discovery is a science museum offering hands-on learning experiences for all ages. You don’t have to have kids, or be a kid, to visit!

What inspires you to keep the doors open every day?

opening, the museum has welcomed more than 1.1 million visitors.

What do you think separates you from your competitors?

The hands-on experiences at The Discovery just cannot be found anywhere else in Northern Nevada.

Hearing from members of our community about how proud they are to have a community asset like The Discovery. Getting accolades from outof-town visitors is nice, too!

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hoW did you get started in this business?

The Discovery was founded in 2004 and opened to the public on September 10, 2011. Since

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Best fam i ly outi ng

Kids & family

Best arcade games 1. coconut bowL at wiLD iSLanD 1855 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks, 359-2927

2. fun QueSt

Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E. Second St., 789-1127

3. pReSS StaRt baR & aRcaDe

1. LaKe tahoe 2. wiLD iSLanD faMiLy aDVentuRe paRK

Best lo cal l i Brary

3. fooD tRucK fRiDayS

1. Downtown Reno LibRaRy

250 Wild Island Court, Sparks, 359-2927 Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive

301 S. Center St., 327-8300

Best h i g h schoo l

7100 Pyramid Way, Sparks, 424-1800

2. SpaniSh SpRingS LibRaRy 3. South VaLLeyS LibRaRy

1413 S. Virginia St., 786-2550

1. Reno high SchooL

Best e l ementary schoo l

2. RobeRt McQueen high SchooL

Best m i dd l e schoo l

3. eDwaRD c. ReeD high SchooL

1. KenDyL DepoaLi MiDDLe SchooL

1. Mount RoSe SchooL 915 Lander St., 333-5030

2. Roy goMM eLeMentaRy SchooL 4000 Mayberry Drive, 333-5000

3. bRown eLeMentaRy SchooL 13815 Spelling Court, 851-5600

395 Booth St., 333-5050

6055 Lancer St., 746-5880

15650 Wedge Pkwy., 851-5190

1350 Baring Blvd., Sparks, 353-5700

9300 Wilbur May Pkwy., 852-6700

Best i n door activity for ki ds

6685 Chesterfield Lane, 746-5870

1. teRRy Lee weLLS neVaDa DiScoVeRy MuSeuM

2. b.D. biLLinghuRSt MiDDLe SchooL 3. MenDiVe MiDDLe SchooL

1900 Whitewood Drive, Sparks, 353-5990

490 S. Center St., 786-1000

Best par k

2. coconut bowL at wiLD iSLanD

1. Rancho San RafaeL RegionaL paRK

1855 E. Lincoln Way, Sparks, 359-2927

3. fLy high tRaMpoLine paRK 10 Greg St., Sparks, 856-8131

1595 N. Sierra St., 785-4512

2. iDLewiLD paRK

2055 Idlewild Drive, 334-2270

3. pah Rah Mountain paRK 175 Shadow Lane, Sparks, 353-2376

Best toy store 1. LeaRning expReSS toyS 197 Damonte Ranch Pkwy., 853-7884

2. taRget

Best weekend activity 1. LaKe tahoe 2. hiKing 3. fooD tRucK fRiDayS

Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive

Best weekn i g ht activity 1. aceS baSebaLL

Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Ave., 334-4700

2. fooD tRucK fRiDayS

Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Drive

3. the cLay canVaS 550 Plumb Lane, 828-4118

most ki d-fri end ly restau rant 1. ReD Robin gouRMet buRgeRS anD bRewS 4999 Kietzke Lane, 825-7246

2. chucK e. cheeSe

5000 Smithridge Dr., 827-5100

3. Laughing pLanet cafe 650 Tahoe St., 360-2592

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235 Flint St, Reno, nV 89501 • (775) 376-1948 Pignic Pub & Patio as a concept came about by thinking about where we made our fondest memories and how we spend our free time.

These memories were made relaxing on a deck eating BBQ with friends and family, enjoying a delicious beer or cocktail. There’s a feeling of a much simpler time and all your worries disappear for a bit.

With the newly added food from the Pig Shack Eatery at Pignic we have you covered from all angles. Open for Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch Tuesday-Sunday from 9am to 3pm and Dinner Thursday-Saturday from 7pm to Midnight.

We built a community grill and sports parlor to achieve that feeling. The indoor sports parlor is a nod to sports past in Nevada and a beautiful outdoor kitchen has everything you need for a carefree day of Grilling. Bring your own meat, fish or veggies to grill or prepared sides to serve. We have you covered on your food

needs with locally raised meats, sausages and signature sides, rubs/marinades and sauces available from our deli case.

Culture

While you’re cooking, having a good time on the deck, or inside we are at your service to make you a fresh craft cocktail made with local fresh squeezed juices, house made bitters and shrubs.

Or grab one of our 28 beers on draft featuring local and craft brewers from around the globe, including 8 rotating drafts at the Revision Brewing Taproom at Pignic. We have carefully selected wines by the glass and bottle to pair with your food.

After you’re done we’ll clean up after you and even do the dishes!

We hope you share our sentiment and we hope to make new memories with you at Pignic Pub & Patio.

Best an i mal s he lter 1. Nevada Huma HumaNe Society

2825 Longley Lane, 856-2000

2. SPca of NortHerN Nevada

4950 Spectrum Blvd., 324-7773

3. reS-Que

P.O. Box 60816, Reno, NV 89506, info@resque.org

Best art gall ery 1. Nevada muSeum of art 160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333

2. HollaNd Project 140 Vesta St., 742-1858

noble pie parlor & noble pie parlor midtown 239 W. 2nd st. • (775) 232–7877 777 s. Center st. ste 100 • (775) 323–1494 R ya n G o l d h a m m e R a n d T R e v o R l e p p e k

What makes your business different than your competitors?

Well for one we are in the shop a lot actually working or just there making sure the food and the service is of the highest quality and consistency. We take a lot of time to hand-make items that other shops get delivered to them. A meatball or sausage that is made from scratch in house tastes a lot different than a meatball that has been made in a huge batch and shipped frozen. Not only is our food a cut above, but we also take time to make sure we have some great artisan beers and hand selected wines mostly from small family owned vineyards.

What inspires you to go to Work every day?

I think a passion and true pride to put out the best pizza (and everything else) that we can make. Having people go out of their way to

let you know that it is the BEST pizza, wings, salad, etc that they have ever had or ever had outside of New York is a truly amazing feeling.

It also hurts deeply when people are unhappy with the product. We can’t be everything to everyone, but we take it very personally and we try our best to make improvements on a daily basis

Why do you think rn&r readers voted you the best?

I believe that the readers and this community have had a huge void in their options for fast, quality food in the downtown area (especially late at night). We take an incredible level of pride to tweaking and re-tweaking all of the recipes, processes, and scrutiny of which suppliers we use and product we accept. The tomatoes for the sauce are San Marzano. The meats are Boar’s Head and are sliced daily. Our flour in a blend and quality that only our shop purchases (to my knowledge).

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3. laStiNg doSe tattoo & art collective 888 S. Virginia St., 324-0666

Best charity race or walk 1. momS oN tHe ruN 2. ruN for educatioN 3. girlS oN tHe ruN SierraS

Best dog par k 1. raNcHo SaN rafael regioNal Park 1595 N. Sierra St., 785-4512

2. SParkS mariNa Park

300 Howard Drive, Sparks, 353-2376

3. liNk Piazzo dog Park

Hidden Valley Regional Park, 4740 Parkway Drive

Best h i stori c Bu i l di ng 1. dowNtowN reNo PoSt office The Basement Reno, 50 S. Virginia St.

2. BowerS maNSioN

4005 Bowers Mansion Road, New Washoe City, 849-0201

3. riverSide artiStS’ loftS 17 S. Virginia St.

Best lo cal Band 1. tHe NoveliStS 2. mojo greeN 3. elePHaNt rifle

Best lo cal dance com pany 1. reNo daNce comPaNy 2. creative edge daNce Studio 3. StyloS daNce Studio

Best ch u rch

Best lo cal po dcast

1. grace cHurcH

1. worSt little PodcaSt

1220 Robb Drive, 747-9000

www.worstlittlepodcast.com

2. liviNg StoNeS

2. uP iN tHe mix

445 S. Virginia St., 622-9772

www.upinthemix.live

3. our lady of tHe SNowS catHolic cHurcH

3. vaN SouNdS

1138 Wright St., 323-6894

Best day t ri p 1. lake taHoe 2. virgiNia city 3. truckee, califorNia

www.filcorbitt.com/van-sounds

Best lo cal theater com pany 1. reNo little tHeater 147 E. Pueblo St., 813-8900

2. Brüka tHeatre

99 N. Virginia St., 323-3221

3. good luck macBetH tHeatre comPaNy 124 W. Taylor St., 322-3716

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Best lo cal tV news 1. Channel 2 KTVn 2. Channel 8 KOlO 3. Channel 4 KRnV

Best month ly eVent 1. FiRsT ThuRsdays aT The neVada MuseuM OF aRT 160 W. Liberty St., 329-3333

2. The RenO RiVeRwalK disTRiCT wine walK

Linda Marie: Massage Therapy

www.renoriverwalk.org

3. dRinK-182 “RenO’s ORiginal eMO nighT”

$70 value you pay $42.00

Best moVi e theater 1. galaxy luxuRy + iMax

1170 Scheels Drive, Sparks, (888) 407-9874

2. CineMaRK RenO suMMiT sieRRa 3. CenTuRy RiVeRside 12

Best s pecial eVent i n carson city

Best non-profit g rou p

1. neVada day PaRade 2. dia de lOs MueRTOs aT The neVada sTaTe MuseuM 3. TasTe OF dOwnTOwn

13965 S. Virginia St., 851-4635

11 N. Sierra St., Reno, 786-1743

1. eddy hOuse

423 E. Sixth St., 384-1129

2. hOlland PROjeCT 140 Vesta St., 742-1858

3. sTeP2

3700 Safe Harbour Place, 787-9411

Best open m i c 1. PigniC Pub & PaTiO 235 Flint St., 376-1948

2. beCK’s bRew hOuse 3611 Kings Row, 787-5050

3. a TO Zen giFTs & ThRiFT

1803 N. Carson St., Carson City, 691-3945

Best radio station 1. aliCe 96.5 2. alT 92.1 3. KThx 100.1

Best s pecial eVent at lake tahoe 1. laKe TahOe shaKesPeaRe FesTiVal 2. 4Th OF july FiRewORKs 3. COnCeRTs aT COMMOns beaCh

Best s pecial eVent i n downtown reno 1. aRTOwn 2. hOT augusT nighTs 3. eldORadO gReaT iTalian FesTiVal

Best s pecial eVent i n downtown s par ks 1. besT-in-The-wesT nuggeT Rib COOK-OFF 2. hOT augusT nighTs 3. 3Rd ThuRsday

You deserve more serenity in your life.

Best s pecial eVent i n Vi rg i n ia city 1. inTeRnaTiOnal CaMel & OsTRiCh RaCes 2. Chili On The COMsTOCK 3. ROCKy MOunTain OysTeR FRy

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