
One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone says 'there is nothing to do in downtown Reno' or 'there is no shopping in downtown Reno'. Phooey! I decided to start a guide of my own of places I frequent downtown.
Be Abundant Home Decor - Unique home decor store downtown
Cavanaugh's Furniture - Large furniture store can custom order, unique decor
Dharma Books - Unique books and hard-to-find titles, great atmosphere
Far East Corner - Gifts directly scouted from China
Le Terre Verte - Boutique with the environment in mind
Parasols on the Riverwalk - Making art out of fashion
Sasha's Boutique - Popular boutique in the heart of wefi
Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts - Reno's main performing arts theater.
Bruka Theater - Reno's 'off-broadway' theater with a Children's theater, locally produced plays and traveling productions.
Reno Events Center - Recently completed, the Reno Events Center downtown plays host to everything from concerts to boxing matches, to rodeos and traditional conventions.
Riverside 12 - Downtown Reno movie theater with Stadium Seating.
Amendment 21 - Good food and good company and a laptop (computer) loving crowd.
Chocolate Bar - The most sinful creations and drinks, fancy desserts to drool over.
Divine Ultra Lounge - Ascent into loungyness even the most scrutinizing lounge lizard will accept.
210 North - They have cleopatra beds you can rent for your crowd to lounge around on, great mood lighting, an incredible lounge with hardwood flooring.
Imperial Lounge - 20 foot-tall ceilings, exposed brick walls and smoke-free make this an ideal spot to grab a bite ot eat or grab a brew.
Lincoln Lounge - Located in east downtown, a lounge with one of the best interiors in town.
Se7en Tea House and Bar - Tea House converts into a bar at night with live music, movies, etc. In the heart of downtown.
Sierra Tap House - Right on the river, great brews, 'Cheers-like' atmosphere.
Silver Peak - Located in the heart of downtown this was one of hte first restrautants/bars to open as part of the redevelopment effort downtown.
West Street Wine Bar - 50+ wine selection.
Se7en Tea House and Bar - Free wi-fi, HUGE selections of teas, some coffee.
Electronic Espresso - Free wi-fi, computer work stations, great coffee, great chill-out-and-work areas, food designed for programmers and computer geeks.
Java Jungle - A long-time favorite downtown, free wi-fi, creative environment
Dreamers Cafe and Coffee House - Mini library and good sized Art Gallery, great coffee, serious connection to local artists. .
Michael's Deli - Best Panini in town
Paisan's Old World Deli - Old style Italian deli with incredible sandwiches
Newman's Deli - Locals favorite, great sandwiches and salads
Cheese Board and Wine Cellar - Great sandwiches, large selection of wines.
Nick's Deli - True Greek deli with yummy gyros.