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Fall is here! The nights are cooler and indoor activities are heating up. Now is the time for long sleeves, boots, and fall colors.

A fantastic fall night out in Reno is exactly what you need to complement your perfect fall day. So, to make the most out of your night out in Reno, we put together a list of activities you might want to check out, along perfect food pairings from our kitchen.

 

Take in Some Theatre

Reno is filled with independent theatre companies which put on shows, from Broadway plays to indie favorites, year round. Check out Reno Little Theatre, The Bruka, or the new kid in town Laughing Owl Productions. Our Tribeca pizza, made with Molinari salami, Italian sausage, pepperoni, olives, and cheese offers a New York flavored accompaniment to this Broadway classic. Or go full on New York with our 14 oz. certified Angus New York steak in a red wine demi reduction, served with potatoes au gratin, and seasonal vegetables.

 

Cowboy Up

It’s a mouthful, but you’ll get your eyes full of cow poke action at the National Reno Cow Horse Association Snaffle Bit Futurity competition at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center from September 19 to October 1. This performance competition in rein work, herd work, and fence work is a triathlon for equine athletes. Put on your cowboy boots and mosey on over to us to pair up your country themed evening with our Hoisin braised short ribs, served with mashed potatoes, and (for a west coast twist) braised kale. A night out in Reno would be nothing without a little west coast influence.

 

Laugh Your Dinner Off

Reno Tahoe Comedy at the Pioneer Underground lines up some of the best comedians from radio, television, and film. You will see local favorites there as well. The headliners this fall include a favorite from Showtime, Comedy Central, The George Lopez Show, and The Carson Daly show, Quinn Dahle (September 29 through October 1). Headliners at Reno Tahoe Comedy are announced regularly and new comics are coming throughout the fall season. You will be smiling when you visit us before the show and have either our Petrale sole or chicken piccata, each made with mushrooms in a lemon caper beurre blanc. Each dish is served on a bed of linguini and with a side of seasonal vegetables.

 

Now go have a great night out in Reno!

 

 

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Summer is in full swing, the mercury is hitting triple digits and all you can think about is cooling down and refreshing yourself at the end (or in the middle, we don’t judge!) of a long day.

Nothing says summer quite like a delicious, crisp glass of wine bursting with sunny flavors. Here at the Grill At Quail Corners, we pride ourselves on our extensive wine selection- you’re sure to find something to your taste.

Whether you’re a sommelier or a complete newcomer to the wonders of wine, we’re here to help you choose the perfect one to complement your meal with us. Read on and be inspired!

Wonderful Whites

Sauvignon Blanc

A true summer classic, Sauvignon Blanc is perfect in the hot weather. With its distinctive, vivid aromas and zesty acidity, it’s easy to identify. Its green, herbaceous and fruity scents are sometimes accented with musky aromas, yet its flavors are consistently fresh and bright. Our two Sauvignon Blancs are the Laird Family Vineyards and the Groth, both from the iconic Napa Valley.happy hour reno

Drink it with: fresh seafood, like our Seared Ahi, Seafood Cocktail, Grilled Salmon, Cioppino or Pan-Seared Scallops.

Pinot Grigio

Another time-honored summer stalwart, Pinot Grigio is crisp and light, perfect for warm weather dining. The primary fruit flavors are lime, lemon, pear, white nectarine and apple. It offers a refreshing sparkle of acidity. Our Pinot Grigios are the Corte Giara and Santa Margarita from Italy, and the Backhouse from next door in California.

Pair with: cheese-based dishes, like our Grilled Mozzarella or one of our delicious pizzas.

Viognier

Perhaps not as well-known as our first two suggestions, Viognier is a powerful contender for the perfect summer white. It’s is a fantastic breaking-into-summer grape with lovely floral aromas that remind you of spring, but with the luscious flavors of stone fruits.

Pair with: chicken dishes like our Chicken Piccata or Mediterranean pizza.

Ravishing Reds

Yes, red wine really is great in the summer!

Pinot Noir

The variety’s low to moderate tannin content and crisp acidity allows aroma and mouth feel to dominate the experience, which is perfect for summer. It’s pretty much impossible to sum up this wonderful variety in a few sentences, so we’ll allow our extensive range of Pinot Noir wines to speak for themselves.

Pair with: almost everything! Our recommendation is to pair a Pinot Noir with decadent beef dishes like our Filet Mignon, Steak Frites or New York steak.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Since this variety is grown in a wide range of climates and regions throughout the world, it has varied flavors. Fundamentally speaking, Cab is a full-bodied red wine with dark fruit flavors and savory tastes from black pepper to bell pepper. We have an amazing range of Cabs- try Groth Vineyards from Oakville or Silver Oak Cellars from the Alexander Valley.

Pair with: our hoisin-glazed Short Ribs.

Beautiful Bubbles

Nothing says summer quite like a piquant glass of fizz. What could be more refreshing on a hot summer day? We have a great selection including prosecco from Italy and champagne from France.

Pair with: anything on our menu: make it a celebration!

We’re sure you’ll find the perfect wine to complement your meal here at the Grill at Quail Corners. If not, be sure to ask your server for today’s Off-the-List list. Happy summer!

Our Happy Hour Menu

Moms on the Run  The Grill at Quail Corners will donate 98% of all proceeds from the September 6 event to Moms on the Run, ensuring that the money will stay in northern Nevada to help local families.

About Moms on the Run

Sponsored by Pinocchio’s Bar and Grill, Moms on the Run is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those enduring treatment for breast and gynecological cancers. The non-profit has been in northern Nevada for more than 10 years and is often recognized for its efforts in early May and the Mother’s Day Moms on the Run 5K/10K run.

The Moms on the Run Mother’s Day event celebrated 14 years this year and remains the primary source of funding for its philanthropic efforts.

How You Can Help

Now that the annual 5K/10K race is in the books the best way to help Moms on the Run is to come join us for a night of dinner, drinks and dancing! For $60 per person you will receive dinner from The Grill at Quail Corners that will include steak, chicken, pasta, salads, fruit, dessert and two cocktails of your choice.

We will also provide live musical entertainment Reno’s own The Coney Dogs and visitors from East Bay, California Frank John Colli and the Ben Kolber Project.

Space is limited so remember to reserve your seat by calling 775-827-6262.

Come Support Moms on the Run

If you’re looking to have a night out with friends while supporting a great cause then come join us at The Grill at Quail Corners on September 6 beginning at 5:30 p.m. We have enjoyed every moment of these fundraising efforts over the years and we hope you will come find out more about a great cause in our local area!

Beer has always been the liquor of choice for many Americans. However, a number of factors have caused beer to lose much of its allure and popularity recently, and its making way for craft beer and good old fashioned wine, which is slowly becoming more popular in bars and restaurants. Vino is a Reno wine bar that is apart of the best restaurant in Reno, The Grill,

Given today’s vast spectrum of alcoholic beverages and bargain pricing, the class barriers that once segregated wine and beer drinkers need no longer exist. The Pliny men, if alive today, could procure good wine for a pittance or collect at dear prices specialty craft beers.

Plutarch undoubtedly would approve of the staggering growth rate of wine consumption in the US. According to an NPR report, “What America Spends on Booze,” wine sales rose from a measly 16.2 percent of total alcohol sales in the early 1980s to 39.7 percent in 2012—just eight percent away from the leading beverage of choice, beer. Wine has also replaced liquor as the second most popular alcohol consumed at home. Wine has indeed become “common to all,” though it may be that craft breweries are dominating the conversation.

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A History.com article explores the history of pizza:

Founded around 600 B.C. as a Greek settlement, Naples in the 1700s and early 1800s was a thriving waterfront city. Technically an independent kingdom, it was notorious for its throngs of working poor, or lazzaroni. “The closer you got to the bay, the more dense their population, and much of their living was done outdoors, sometimes in homes that were little more than a room,” said Carol Helstosky, author of “Pizza: A Global History” and associate professor of history at the University of Denver.
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The beauty about stews is that you can put in just about anything, simmer them for a while, and, voila, instant cultural icon. Take the cioppino for instance; no matter how mouthful it may be to pronounce it, this seafood stew is a mouthful of taste. There are various versions of the cioppino and the recipe for it is usually long, but the process of cooking is straightforward as it can be. It's the ideal dish for the cold winter season coming to Reno in a few months. As Nami of Just One Cookbook shares:
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A serial dine-and-dasher who frequented restaurants in Reno, NV was arrested by the local police after he was exposed on Facebook. The man, identified as Saul Zelaznog, had cheated several bars and restaurants in the area.

Eater.com reported that, after dining at the local craft beer bar called The Brewer's Cabinet, Zelaznog skipped out on his bill of about $100. Workers at the establishment filed a police report and posted his photo on Facebook to warn other restaurants in the area. The post reads in part, "ATTN RENO: If you know, or see, this dude, please call RENO POLICE DEPT at 334-2121 immediately, and then remind him that his tab at The Brewer's Cabinet is still waiting to be paid."

Shortly after it was posted, other local restaurants stepped forward to claim that they, too, had been victimized by Zelaznog. The online outcry led to his identification and enabled authorities to track him for violating an unspecified probation. He was eventually booked into the Washoe County Detention Center.

serial dine-and-dasher Zelaznog explained that the incident at The Brewer's Cabinet was a misunderstanding. He said that he had simply forgotten to pay but had already asked his family to wire him money. Asked why he would go out to eat even when he is unable to pay, he said it was a "mistake." His reason, however, was not given enough weight by authorities because he had repeated the act several times and even admitted to dining without money at another restaurant where he left a "nice watch" as collateral.

The arrest of the serial dine-and-dasher was greatly facilitated by the Internet. A decade ago, it would have been difficult to expose him. He could have eaten in various Reno dining establishments and ditched bills without being tracked because there weren't social media tools that could quickly warn countless others about his con game. Unfortunately for him, times have changed. Restaurants now make the most out of websites and Facebook pages to keep their customers updated on their latest menus, events, and promotions. Some, like The Grill at Quail's Corner, even use these to provide driving directions and virtual tours.

After Zelaznog's arrest, The Brewer's Cabinet posted another status update on their Facebook page. They thanked their network of friends and patrons for supporting their cause and reminded the dine-and-dasher (and others like him) to be more responsible. The last part of their message reads, "We hope that all of his outstanding debts are paid in time. But more importantly, that he makes wiser decisions in the future."

After its debut at the Smorgasburg food fair in Brooklyn Bridge Park last August 3, 2013, the Shoyu Ramen Burger is expected to become a national food craze. It may even become a best-seller in many restaurants in Reno, NV.

The burger uses fried ramen noodles as buns. These are stuffed with USDA prime beef patty, which is in turn topped with shoyu sauce, arugula, and scallions. “I cook the noodles and form the bun, and then when we put the burger together, we lightly pan fry it,” Keizo Shimamoto, its creator, told FOX News. The technique for keeping the buns together, however, is a secret that he is not keen on sharing. (more…)

People tend to look beyond the boundaries of their home state when creating a bucket list. This is because they believe they have seen all there is to see in the area. Often, such a disposition causes locals to miss historical sites and events. At times they also dismiss new developments that draw foreigners to their hometown. Residents of Nevada, however, are not likely to fall prey to this mistake. Thanks to a travel campaign, there is an expected boost in state tourism and open opportunities for the various industries in the region.

Discover Your Nevada Campaign

In a press conference held in Carson City, Gov. Brian Sandoval proudly launched the Discover Your Nevada campaign. It was designed to encourage Nevadans to acquaint themselves with the various offerings of the state. With the extension of museum hours, locals will have more time to gain a deeper appreciation of their culture. Once tourists' stomachs start growling, travelers can get a fill and replenish their energy in locally-owned restaurants in Reno, NV. (more…)

There is more to Reno than casinos and neon lights that make the streets come alive. Behind the glitzy and glamorous facade of The Biggest Little City in the World, are pubs where locals and tourists alike can drink themselves silly. Over the years, bar crawls have gained popularity among casual drinkers and self-proclaimed alcohol addicts. Through this much-anticipated event, everyone can enjoy liquor and drown in merriment as they hop from one bar to another.

Progression of Reno Restaurant and Bar Scene

The already lively nights in Reno are just going to get wilder, following the significant and steady increase of bar crawls in the area, according to an article from This Is Reno. The development is due in part to the organizers' aim to bring more tourists to the city. Pub crawls will allow more people to gain a deeper appreciation of the city's culture; food and wine-tasting in a Reno restaurant and wine bar like The Grill at Quail Corners and its Vino Reno Wine & Fondue House is a crucial first step toward this goal. The Grill is the best restaurant in Reno! (more…)

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