The Kings Inn Has a Nice Pool Deck

As I reported from the RAAB meeting two weeks ago, the Kings Inn pulled a demo permit and is in the process of renovating the Kings Inn into apartments.

MidTown Neighborhood Walk - Tons of Construction!

It's amazing how many projects are happening right in a three-block radius of me. I took my dog for a walk through my very active neighborhood ... check out the photos!

Virginia Lake Dog Park Enthusiasts Seek Donations

Residents surrounding Virginia Lake, dog lovers and people who love this park have all joined forces to take matters into their own hands and raise money to substantially improve Virginia Lake's dog park, located on the south side of the lake.

Virginia Lake construction update - Edgewater and Glen Manor

I took a stroll along the east shore of Virginia Lake to check out the construction happening with the massive 10-acre, $40,000,000 Edgewater at Virginia Lake project and Glen Manor. Check out the photos!

Suite 103 Opens Downtown

Suite 103 replaces the long-closed JB Mapes & Co at 50 North Sierra Street, Suite 103.

Check out their menu by clicking the link!

Truckee Bagel Company to Open in Midtown

Truckee Bagel Company is currently renovating the old Starbucks location at the terminus of California Avenue at Virginia Street.

With a near-five-star rating on Yelp for their other Reno locale, this is sure to be an awesome, delicioius addition to downtown. I do love bagels!

New Mixed Use Project Begins Construction

A new mixed use project on the corner of 10th and Virginia will plant the seed for a much-needed university district between UNR and downtown, and bring a little of bit of Midtown north.

City To Discuss Closing Virginia Street for Pedestrian Mall

There are several interesting tidbits coming up in next Wednesday's council meeting, including discussing closing Virginia Street from the Truckee River to 4th Street to create a pedestrian mall.

Rumor Mill: Shea's Expanding in Midtown

Just a quick rumor I heard at Shea's Tavern in Midtown; Midtown Eats will eventually be moving over to Cheney Street to a new building near Death and Taxes. This, I  knew already. This makes sense, since both venues are run by Sadie and Ivan.

Then I heard that Shea's will be taking over Midtown Eat's restaurant space, opening a new restaurant, and the new kitchen wil serve both Shea's and the new restaurant.

This way, Shea's can remain a smoking venue.

MidTown Construction Update

Check out construction progress of various projects in Midtown!

New Project Slated for Corner of Sinclair and Stewart

Look for a new project coming to this corner of Stewart and Sinclair, on the border between Downtown, Midtown and the Wells Avenue Conservation district. I don't know much about the project yet, other than it will comprise of the empty lot next to the green Victorian, the space between the green Victorian and the smaller home on Sinclair, and then the small green home on Sinclair as well. It will be residential., and it's not a Marmot project.

Scultpure-Fest Coming to Downtown Reno

Reno Sculpture Fest will take place between the Whitney Peak and El Dorado on the ReTrac Plaza from May 8th-10th. The festival will feature over fifteen talented local artists including eight new commissioned sculptures for the event. The new pieces will be human sized or larger, up to 14 feet tall.