Chocolate Bar is Out, The Stick is In

So the Chocolate Bar downtown is closed. Sad face. No more chocotinis.

But never fear, chocolate covered-yummies will soon be replaced by enthusiastic sports fans, as Reno is getting it's first non-smoking non-gaming, sports lounge known as The Stick. Steve Towell and Kevin Johnson (owner of the Chocolate Bar) are launching the concept.Being the first of it's kind, The Stick will be a premier sports themed restaurant and a perfect place for friends, family, and business patrons to meet for lunch, dinner, happy hour, game day, late night and community gatherings.

Stay tuned for more info, as I will be getting a tour soon! They hope to open in December/January.

Siegel Group, Downtown Transit, and Downtown Motels Take Center Stage

Siegel Group, Downtown Transit, and Downtown Motels Take Center Stage at RAAB Meeting.

A Walkable Downtown Reno

Downtown Reno is now in a second wave of development, with many projects going on, perhaps more than any other point in this blog's 10-year history.

It's the perfect time to discuss downtown Reno's  walkability, how far it's come in the past 10 years, and the weak areas that should be a priority for both developers and the city council.

Wild Garlic Opening Downtown Location

I was strolling through downtown with my dog Hans today and noticed Wild Garlic is moving into 170 South Viginia Street, where Fuego formerly served up hot tapas.

Kings Inn Completely Gutted

The Kings Inn is now completely gutted. You can see right through it. All of the exterior windows have been removed, leaving only support columns and the ceiling and floors. This leaves a clean slate for a variety of architectural styles.

I am hearing through the grapevine 'luxury apartments' with floor-to-ceiling glass, stained concrete floors, etc. That's just a rumor though.

ReTRAC Covers Back in Play

The ReTrac train trench covers, located downtown between Commercial Row and Third Street, and between Virginia Street and Arlington Avenue, are back in play after a Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting.

Virginian to lose its...Virginianity

Siegel Group/Suites has pulled a demo permit for all exterior signs for the Virginian, the large, closed tower adjacent to City Hall on Virginia Street. Down will come anything that says 'Virginian' on the exterior, including the large sign on the tower facing Virginia Street.

New Art and Historic Guide to West Street added to West St Median

Small touches like this add up to a great visitor experience to West Street and the Riverwalk District.

Siena to Become Renaissance Hotel

As confirmed by this post, RGJ is confirming the Siena will become a Renaissance Hotel.

Phase Two Construction Permit for Kings Inn

A "Phase 2" construction/renovation permit valued at $5,500,000 is in the review stage in the Reno building permit dept for the Kings Inn building downtown.

Parklets Headed to Midtown, Downtown?

Special Events Committee Meeting agenda for August 11 at 11 AM, reveal applications for two parklets, one for Midtown in front of Craft, and one for Roff Way downtown, adjacent to Arlington Towers. Check it out!

Reno Streetcar Concept Gaining Traction

Check out what some private businesses plan to do, partnering with RTC and possibly building a streetcar system for downtown and midtown in 2017.