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Ariel Smith

Reno

Food and Drink Reporter at Reno Gazette-Journal

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Articles

  • 1 week ago | rgj.com | Jason Hidalgo |Ariel Smith

    A national coffee chain is taking over a south Reno space once known for steakburgers. After two years of vacancy, construction crews have begun renovations at the former Steak ‘n Shake restaurant on South Meadows Parkway. Which raises the question: What new business is moving into the lot? The answer is Starbucks, according to two permits approved by the city of Reno.

  • 2 weeks ago | rgj.com | Ariel Smith

    You may want to think twice before ordering extra ice at a restaurant. Restaurant inspectors from Northern Nevada Public Health frequently make note of a "pink substance" or "black buildup" on ice machines. Here's what can grow on ice machines, what health risk it poses and how to prevent it. What's the pink, black buildup in ice machines?

  • 2 weeks ago | rgj.com | Ariel Smith

    Tyler Hubbard is returning to Northern Nevada this week for a show at the Reno Ballroom. "It's going to be a great night," Hubbard told the RGJ Tuesday. "I'm just excited to feel the energy of the crowd... I'm going to play a couple new songs, and I know I'll play quite a few songs that everyone knows."The former Florida Georgia Line member has had 22 No. 1 singles on country radio and amassed more than 1.8 billion streams since embarking on his solo career.

  • 2 weeks ago | rgj.com | Ariel Smith

    The aisles at Trader Joe's are going to be busier than usual this week. Mini canvas tote bags are hitting store shelves as early as Tuesday in four pastel shades. The viral mini canvas totes resulted in frenzied shopping and long lines last year. They quickly sold out, with online resellers getting 10 times and more over the $2.99 retail price. The mini canvas tote bags will be available at the McCarran location at 8 a.m. Tuesday, a crewmember told the RGJ on Monday.

  • 3 weeks ago | rgj.com | Ariel Smith

    You may want to think twice before ordering extra ice at a restaurant. Quite a few restaurant inspections mention a 'pink substance' or 'black buildup' on ice machines. Mold, slime or grime buildup found in ice machines has been reported by the RGJ 26 times in the past 12 months. Here's what can grow on ice machines, what health risk it poses and how to prevent it. What's the pink, black buildup in ice machines?

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