Carson City, Carson Valley featured in new food-themed TravelNevada road trip itinerary
Carson City and Carson Valley are featured in a new food-themed road trip itinerary through northern Nevada developed by TravelNevada and Reno Bites, the food event taking place Oct. 9-15 in Reno.
The itinerary focuses on locally owned restaurants in Reno, Fallon, Carson City, Carson Valley, Stateline and Incline Village, along with recreational and touristy activities in those communities.
Carson City
Nevada’s capital city, about 32 miles/55 kilometers south of Reno, has time-honored eateries of local provenance, including The Café at Adele’s, dating back to 1977 and serving up everything from duck confit to the classic hamburger.
Joining those august establishments are such newcomers as The Union (menu items include the spiced popcorn starter and pizzas finished in a wood-fired oven), and Shoe Tree Brewing Company (serving up the Shoehorn Double IPA and other suds).
Gain an appreciation for Silver State’s history at Carson City’s museums. The Nevada State Museum has exhibits on the state’s geology and history, including an underground mine. Train buffs may want to check out the Nevada State Railroad Museum, which features railroad artifacts as well as rolling stock. During summer weekends, short train rides are offered on property. For more on Carson City attractions, events and lodging, see TravelNevada.com or VisitCarsonCity.com.
Carson Valley
Just south of Carson City, and about 49 miles/79 kilometers from Reno, are the Carson Valley communities of Gardnerville, Minden and Genoa. Some of the state’s first non-native settlements were founded here, and that history is reflected in some local restaurants and bars.
J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room in Gardnerville serves up the hearty meals once enjoyed by the area’s Basque immigrants, and the Genoa Bar offers a visual feast of Wild West ephemera — mounted animal heads, old framed pictures and a freestanding vault inexplicably filled with bras.
For a look at the online itinerary, go here.
People who visit the communities on the itinerary and post pictures of their restaurant meals in those communities with the hashtags #RenoBitesRoadTrip, #DFMI and #TravelNevada will be entered into a drawing. One lucky road tripper will get a spot on the judging panel of the Reno Bites Chef Showdown Oct. 14 as well as dinner for two at Zozo’s Ristorante in Reno. TravelNevada’s social promotion runs from Sept. 11 to Oct. 11.
Reno Bites, now in its sixth year, celebrates locally owned restaurants in the Reno area. During the event, special dishes at three price points — $10, $20 and $30 — are offered by participating restaurants such as Bistro 7, Blend Catering, Noble Pie Parlor, Sup and Zozo’s. In keeping with the road trip theme, chefs are developing Reno Bites menus based on memories of own road trips.
Safe travels, and eat local!
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