Opened in 1937, Casale’s Halfway Club, named for its location halfway between Reno and Sparks, has a long and storied history. For nearly 100 years, the family-owned hotspot has been a mecca for locals looking for good food in an unfussy environment. What started as a fruit stand and small market has morphed into one of the most delicious and authe...

The restoration work on the Vasari Corridor that began in March 2021 is now entering the final phase, with an expected reopening of May 27, 2024. The works are being helped to the finish line by a one million dollar donation from Marisa and Raymond Avansino of the Edwin L. Wiegand Foundation of Reno, Nevada. They have previously shown their support...

The 41st Great Italian Festival is returning to the streets of downtown Reno in October. Attendess can experience Italy's rich culture and cuisine right in the heart of The Biggest Little City. The weekend will feature homemade Italian food, a wine walk, live entertainment, artisan shopping, cooking competitions and a grape stomping competition. Th...

Everyone’s Italian when THE ROW brings the Great Italian Festival back to downtown Reno this October. Celebrating its 41st year, the Great Italian Festival in Reno returns in 2023. Experience the flavors, sounds and style of Italy right in the heart of The Biggest Little City during the Great Italian Festival from Oct. 7- 8. Experience a festival u...

Marcolino’s Italia was not what I expected—and I mean that in the best way possible. The brand was a food truck before it became a brick and mortar on First Street, so I expected what you get with many food trucks that find permanent locations: a casual, no fuss eatery. Marcolino’s, instead, offers a stark contrast to the no frills air of a mobile...

Actor, author and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco announced ‘Sebastian Maniscalco Live!’ today. Produced by Live Nation, the 6-city tour kicks off on July 20th at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, FL making stops across the U.S. in Highland, Airway Heights, Reno and more before wrapping up in Wheatland, CA at Hard Rock Live on August 19th. Maniscalco will...

Something about this time of year sparks a sweet tooth in me that lies dormant for the rest of the year. Despite a mild hankering for something sweet now and again, I do still prefer an option that is a bit savory too. And I guess that’s what makes the Italian goodies at Dolce Caffe oh so perfect. Yes, the Caughlin Ranch restaurant offers a light b...

In downtown Reno along The Row, The Great Italian Festival transformed Virginia Street into a taste of Italy. With everything from a grape stomp to gelato eating contest, Italian farmers market and of course tons of Italian food booths. The smell of the family recipes alone will lure you right into one of the main attractions at The Great Italian F...

THE ROW welcomes the Great Italian Festival back to downtown Reno Oct. 8 – 9. For the 40th year, guests may experience Italy’s flavors, sounds and style right in the heart of The Biggest Little City guests celebrating Italian culture, traditions and authentic cuisine. The fun-filled weekend will feature homemade Italian food, live entertainment, ar...

A local family is taking over a longstanding Reno bakery and transforming it into an authentic Italian café experience. On Friday, the Iturriaga family will open Dolce Caffe in the place of Franz's Backstube Austrian Bakery at 3882 Mayberry Drive in Reno, NV, which the family acquired earlier this month.  The Iturriaga team includes father Claudio,...