Second year at the Rib Cook-Off and it's time for a review!…read more This event takes place every year by Victorian Square and the Nugget. Dozens of BBQ joints from around the country come to sell ribs, but also other bbq meats and sides. There are two main ways to enjoy the event: purchase tickets to the VIP area or walk around Victoria Square and pay for whatever item you want to order at each stall. I did the VIP tent last year and the pay at the stall this year. VIP Rib Village: this part is expensive, about $150 per person. But, what you receive is great if you plan on eating a lot! You get unlimited ribs, sides, bbq sauce, drinks (including alcoholic) and ice cream. You also get a table and chair so this is perfect if you want to make sure you have somewhere to sit. It is set up like a buffet station and you really get to try every different rib vendor. This was a really fun experience, the drawback being that the wings aren't always as fresh as they're hatched up and can be waiting around in a catering dish. The ice cream was such a cool treat at the end of the night though and it was nice to be in a shaded spot. General Area: this is free admission and you basically walk around lined up stalls of BBQ and other food vendors. This is really nice if you're not going to eat as much, and if you a want to eat items that aren't just ribs. Every stall has other smoked meats, sandwiches, platters and desserts. You can basically just order what you want, just like you would at any food truck festival. Prices are still steep, think $12-14 for a 3 rib sampler, $30-40 for meat platters, $8-15 for sides etc. If you like to try a few things but don't want a full meal, especially if you can share with someone else, this may end up being the cheaper option. There also aren't many options set up to sit down, though you can find some spots on stairs/retaining walls to sit if the night isn't too busy. It can also be hard to find shade especially in the middle of the day. You can use the outdoor parking lot at the Nugget, street parking or Uber for convenience. We had no issues finding parking but have not gone on the busier weekend days. Overall, this is such a great event while not a cheap one, and I have enjoyed myself both times!

9/5/26- I had plans…read moreto stop by tomorrow, but since we were in the area, decided to have lunch. We used to get free Ribfest tickets, but this year they changed. Luckily we got two free tickets.. Better organized with the names of the vendors-.. but once you put the ribs on you forget which was what.. Second round: got the two favorite ones I liked with their sauces.. Beautiful day and perfect weather..

2018. Part 2 Two…read moreweeks really meant dividing the review into two parts. Over the weekend I stopped in at one of my most favorite places- SÜP, for their RBW special trio of soups and a mini loaf of bread for $10. They have participated all seven years. I get this to go, and it becomes lunch for three days. Always delicious. Not on Monday, I finally got to Moo Dang. I am such a wimp when it comes to spicy, but I still enjoy Asian foods. The RBW special was Drunken Noodles (zero spice for me) and a Big Chang Beer for $10. The noodles still had fabulous flavor and the beer I sent to another table- cheers. Wednesday was continuing the RBW dine with friends. Erica and went to Zozo's for their over the top $30 RBW special. So many choices !!! Probably the best bargain during the event. Appetizer, soup or salad, main, and dessert all for $30. Oh, and don't forget their very addictive basket of garlic bread. Yep, easily two meals here. See separate Zozo's review for all the food. So indecisive and running out of time. Thursday I ran up to Skyline Kitchen and Vine. $30 for an adult beverage, appetizer, main and dessert. Craving a burger, I did the 8 oz Kobe Burger, topped with caramelized onions, white cheddar, and a steak sauce aioli. Check restaurant review for full food description. Another busy Friday, but Claudy came up from Carson to try the RBW $10 lunch special at Chihuahua's on South Virginia across from the Lexus dealer. Plenty of food for the price. Chips and salsa arrived first. Then platter of a beef enchilada and a chili Relleno with beans and rice. The meal was good, but nothing wowed me. And the food chilled off rather quickly. That didn't matter because the waitress took my plate before I was all thru. Claudy and I ordered each of the desserts. Both were very sweet. The place wasn't packed during lunch, but I did feel rushed. Saturday!! Oh no RBW is over. The fabulous finale is always the Chef Showdown. This year 6 chefs who participated in RBW sliced, diced and sautéed against each other for bragging rights of the best in Reno. They an hour to create a vegetarian plate using butternut squash, couscous, turmeric and pomegranate. Mmm the aromas that filled the air. The best part is you get to walk around all the kitchens and see how they cook and ask questions. Brett Moseley won best use of ingredients and Joe Bell won best plating and overall WINNER. Congrats to everyone!!! Now after two weeks of having so many fabulous food specials with lots of friends- I'm off to the gym. See you next year. Or in any locally owned restaurant. Remember- Break the Chain, Reno has fabulous food.

This year was the 7th Annual Reno Bites Restaurant Week, however for me, it was my very first…read moreparticipating in it. It was two weeks of absolute fun as my room mates and I made an effort to visit as many restaurants as we possibly could. I already made separate reviews for all the places we dined at for the Reno Bites Restaurant Week, but just in case you missed it, we visited: Liberty Food and Wine Exchange, Chihuahua's Cantina and Grill, Skyline Kitchen and Vine, Sierra St. Kitchen, Moo Dang, Shore Room, and lastly Fin and Filet. Of course, I would have loved to try them all out, but there's only so much we could visit with work and what not. I love food and I love to eat. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, I love them all. Not to mention there are countless restaurants and new ones keep popping up. With Reno Bites Restaurant Week, there are those selected and highlighted restaurants advertising their specials for those two weeks, making it very appealing to want to try them out. I, personally, was able to dine at many restaurants that I always wanted to try out, but never got the chance to. It was not just the food, but the experience as a whole. For those selected restaurants, it was great exposure and they were able to showcase a little taste of what they were about. And for us, it was fun and delicious experience. Unfortunately, we missed the Chef Showdown because we were out of town for the weekend. But, there's always next year and many years to come. Overall, this being my first ever Reno Bites, I have to say I loved every minute of it. Prices were very affordable and the foods were all so tasty. Sad to think we'll have to wait a whole year until the next one rolls around, but when it does finally come, I'll be ready!

Well, first review of the ranch?!…read more Nancy Jackson, aka Nan, is a wonderful cowoman with a natural affinity to calm animals down. She hosts overnight stays for traveling horses as well as participants in the annual rodeo. I have had my boy moved around several places back in California, and I myself grew up around horses and living a farm life of sorts. Nan is honestly my favorite ranch owner. She's what I hope to be when I grow up: bold, truthful but kind and caring. She keeps her property well kept and has a no nonsense policy, with humans and animals. So, if you're looking for a new place to board, or you're traveling through and need a rest stop, give Nan a call!!

I stopped here as part of a motorcycle ride to Virginia City. A large group of us stopped in for a…read morequick drink and rest stop. We were pleasantly greeted by the bartender in a quiet little casino. She was super friendly and straight away began to crack jokes with us biker peeps. great deals on drinks, and even better deal if you gamble a small bit (it doesn't take much). I am sure we will stop by again should are adventures cross this cozy little casino in dayton.

Breakfast omelet was very good. Done perfectly and was plenty big. Service was also very good. Very…read morefriendly staff.

1 of 2 Yelp Reviews. 7/31/26 to 8/2/26 dates for this year…read more Quality/Quantity - I'm told if you come right before 8pm (closing time) and many vendors give discounts on their wings...? So many to choose from, I just could NOT decide. See their website for wing winners! I did not take the many other vendors' pictures. Ambiance - Approximately 4 city blocks, not including the side streets. Plenty of wing vendors; see my pictures, I am sure I missed a few. A few beer/drink vendors. Hand washing stations, thank you. Plenty of seating!! Thank you. Most behind the booths, side streets, etc. Activities, events, etc. We came on the last day which was not too busy, which is what I prefer. Festival Hours: Friday, July 31, 2026 | 1 PM - 10 PM. Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Noon - 10 PM. Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Noon - 8 PM. Country Music Headliners (free concerts): July 31: Harper Grace. August 1: Restless Road. August 2: Mackenzie Carpenter. Service - Good. Price - Depends on what you do, buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2014.

Another great year of fresh air, music, vendors and of course wings. We committed to trying 3…read moredifferent wings and found some good ones. FURY Hot Chicken & Shaka Wings had a unique dry rub that was probably our favorite. Slater's Ding-a-Wing's hot wings were tasty without over doing the "hot". Men Wielding Fire's BBQ wings came as no surprise since they have been perfecting this flavor for at least 15 years. We actually wanted to try Moonshine BBQ but the lines were long and barely seemed to be moving (usually a good sign of good flavors) but we wanted to get out of the heat. Fun event that filled the weekend right before Hot August Nights kicked off.

8/4/2022 I love…read morewalking early in the mornings for a 3 mile walk.. So peaceful and beautiful. All I have to do, is walk out from my front door, and down the street and I am here! It's a paved walking path, and there are also bikes that use it at well... Dogs are allowed as long as they are kept on a leash. Doggie bag stations are provided for convenience to keep the area clean. There are many animals that are native to the area. In addition to numerous bird species like hawks and waterfowl, there are snakes, muskrats - and incredibly - wild mustangs!

Last Mother's Day Bunch we had a terrible experience. Lack…read moreof food in the serving area, old eggs, hard dried out French Toast, not sausage or bacon in the trays and lack of staff making table service. What a dump. Never make reservations or eat at The Grill again. I contact the health department about how long the food remains sitting out. They definitely need an inspection.

The best community! The clubhouse plans wonderful family events and the community is beautiful.read more

Cute little garden, will take approx 5 mins to walk around. There is a few packed dirt spots to…read morepark close by. This isn't necessarily a destination, but if you happen to be on campus or close by it's a peaceful garden with unique 360 degree view of Reno/Sparks and almost no one is ever there.

Thanks Mike B. for this suggestion!…read more I drive past this area and wondered what was up there. There is a small tribute garden here. Small paths, little statues and commanding views of greater Reno. It takes longer to drive here than to walk the dirt pathways of this garden, but it's temperature cool and quaint. Some tables and benches to rest at. No restrooms or water fountains. Small garden.