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DateReno, NV 89521
(775) 851-7200
Peg's Glorified Ham N Eggs
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Generous portions of fish (the rice:fish ratio of their nigiri is among the best anywhere), creative rolls & outstanding nigiri, a nice selection of appetizers, and very friendly service make this one of our top three faves for Reno sushi.
In fact, our most recent visit cemented my opinion that the service here is now among the best you'll find at any Reno sushi bar. This wasn't always the case, so I'm glad to see they've been paying attention. Too bad their much larger sister shop can't claim the same.
The driver that dropped off the unit (whose name I didn't catch) did a great job, even though an overgrown hawthorn bush (now tree-size) was a bit in the way and took a little (repairable) damage. Kyle, the driver who picked up our packed unit and delivered it safely to our new home, did an outstanding job ... no problems whatsoever.
Would I use this company again? Definitely, as long as they continue to employ professionals Kyle and Tony!
Reno, NV 89521
(775) 850-5900
Sherie Callahan - Chase International
Category:
Real Estate Agents
We looked at a LOT of houses in various neighborhoods, and Sherie never complained about some of our wilder notions (and helped us realign our expectations with reality). She was patient with our questions, frustrations, and random freak-outs, and was unwavering in her resolve to find us the house we wanted at the price we could afford.
Right down to the wire, Sherie was the rock that kept us steady while we chewed our nails to the bone over every detail. Frankly, without this particular realtor's help, I'm near-certain we would have given up during the first month of the process. If you want personal service from someone honest & professional, you won't find anyone better than Sherie Callahan.
Reno, NV 89502
(774) 848-3525
DISH Truck
Categories:
Street Vendors,
Food Stands,
American (New)
My only problem with the DISH Truck is that it's so hard to decide between all the great choices!
2 Previous Reviews:
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3/23/2012
So, the truck was back in my neighborhood sooner than I thought. In fact, this time they were parked right across the street from my office ... how can I ignore that?! Well played, folks. :)
My wife joined me for lunch this time and agreed that the Cowgirl Tri-Tip is pretty amazing. I tried "Megan's Famous Reuben" this time (rye swirl bread, pastrami, sauerkraut, swiss, dijon, DISH secret sauce), and although I make a pretty good Reuben at home, Megan's got me rethinking my methods. I know this sounds like pure hyperbole, but this was by far the best Reuben I've had served to me at a restaurant in the West. Purists will note the substitution of pastrami for corned beef, and the schmear is considerably different than the usual fare, but that's exactly WHY this is the best Reuben I've had in recent memory.
The service was, again, fast and friendly. Someone said they might be parked in my neighborhood every Friday, so I guess I know what I'm doing for lunch at the end of each week, or at least until I make it through the whole menu. :) -
3/22/2012 First to Review
THIS is what a food truck should be! I ordered the much-vaunted Cowgirl Tri-Tip Panini (Creekstone Farms Tri Tip, Caramelized Onions, Thyme, Goat Cheese, Dijon, Goat Cheese Spread, Sourdough), and was NOT disappointed. The goat cheese spread combined with dijon really compliments the other ingredients, and the tri-tip was done to perfection. Some grilled or roast beef sandwiches require that you really work to chew through the meat (a sign of improperly or hastily cooked meat), but these thin-sliced layers of tri-tip were like buttah. MMMMMMMMMM!
My order was served to me 5-10 minutes after I ordered (not exactly sure on the time, but I know I was surprised it appeared so quickly), and the bread was not soggy even though it had to sit in a container while I drove back to my office. Tasty, crispy, perfect. The small mixed green salad with homemade balsamic vinaigrette was a perfect compliment.
The price was on par with similar fare in Reno ($9); the same they charge for this sandwich at Dish Cafe. $12 for lunch is not something I can afford to do often (tax + tip), but this was a REALLY good sandwich. I'll definitely be visiting the truck again the next time it's in my neighborhood. Now if they'd just post a month's advance calendar and put out a Twitter feed, they'll be set.
Fan of food trucks? Never tried one? You really need to try the DISH Truck!
Still, I'm keen to try most things, so after sipping the broth as-is, I doctored the anemic bowl with hoisin, soy, sriracha, etc. and dove in. Very little meat was included, and what was present had little to no flavor. The most plentiful item other than noodles was the quartered meat balls, which were gumball chewy. Seriously, I've had overcooked squid that was easier to chew.
In an effort to give these folks a proper evaluation, I thought I'd try the spring rolls in addition to that sad bowl of disappointment. The rolls were actually fine, if not amazing, but the peanut sauce was ICK. A good peanut sauce for spring rolls is usually served either warmed up (just shy of hot) or at room temperature, but this joint served it up ICE cold. Plus, it was clearly just peanut butter that had been thinned out with who knows what, and there was absolutely no other flavor than Creamy Jif going on.
The one positive thing I can say is the service was very prompt and friendly. The service was so good, it makes me really sad to give them a negative review. But honestly, I wouldn't eat here again even if it was free.
The menu includes a bunch of typical Chinese-American fare, but I won't be back to find out what it's like. I thought about trying a doughnut on my way out, but frankly, my appetite had already been slaughtered by lunch. One can only hope the baked goods at the Donut Bistro/Pho Noodle are better than the pho.
Eat here only if every other pho place closes and you've been the victim of a freak accident that rendered your sense of taste and smell non-functional.
With sports blaring out of several TV screens and/or loud music, you then have the patrons shouting just to be heard by their server or chef. That is, if you can find your server or get your chef's attention in the first place. Seriously, the last time we tried to have a meal at SP2, we spent nearly two hours just trying to get served enough food to feel like we'd had a meal, and they changed our sushi chef three times!
The first chef wandered off and apparently went on an extended break without notifying his co-workers. After we flagged down a server and noted this, another chef was directed to split his normal station with ours, which resulted in us receiving one more roll and then losing his attention for good. Finally, we got the attention of the manager and he personally took over and made us a couple more rolls, but don't you think a better managerial approach would be to solve the real problem instead of cleaning up after the mistakes?
That experience was at the bar ... if you sit at a table, you'd better know everything you're going to want for your entire meal and fill out an order card BEFORE going to the restaurant. Seriously, the only way you'll see food at your table in less than 30 minutes is if you hand the hostess your order as you're being seated.
Re-order? Forget about it. Get a drink refilled (even water)? Not going to happen. Order anything not on the menu? Baaaaaaaaaaaaad idea. Even on the best occasions I've had at SP2, I knew better than to expect a timely re-order or drink refill.
There are plenty of sushi choices in Reno ... skip this one.
On our first visit I ordered the chicken pot pie special, which was essentially pot pie filling in a large ramekin, topped with an herbed "crust" (something between a cracker and a crumpet). It was very tasty, but a little tricky to break up the crust without spilling the pie contents out of the container. It came with a salad that was very good; nothing special, but fresh & satisfying. My friend had a ham & cheese omelet that he said was so good, he dreamed about it that night and wanted to go back ASAP.
For the second lunch visit, I tried the "Le Fromage" sandwich, essentially a grilled cheese & tomato sandwich with a pretentious name. I say that, but actually it was pretty darn worthy of praise: Grilled Sharp Cheddar, Havarti, Swiss, Tomato and Brown Mustard on Sourdough. Very, very good. I paired it with a cup of Potato-Leek Soup, which though good could have used a bit more flavor from the leeks. My friend had a Denver omelet to which he added cheese (being apparently unaware that a Denver doesn't include such), and declared his version a success.
This is a very cute little lunch spot, although I did note we two men were in the minority; it's got a pretty feminine vibe, and the clientele reflect that. Then again, I'm not a sports bar kind of guy, so I guess raising my pinky and dining with the ladies is more my speed anyway. :)
Definitely recommended.
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Lauren offered to dye a replacement for me and let me know when it was ready. As it turned out, she did several different designs in the size I'd requested, so I not only got a trouble-free exchange for the gift shirt, but purchased a second shirt as well! Frankly, I couldn't decided between the two, so they both had to come home with me.
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This is the kind of locally-owned business that makes Reno such a great place to live, and they've just celebrated their 5th anniversary. With such attention to service & quality, I expect they'll be celebrating many more.
P.S. Be sure to check in with Yelp when you're there ... I got a discount as a result!
Can't say enough good things about this place. I just wish I had a reason to visit more often!
1 Previous Review:
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2/11/2011
At the end of a very long and tiring day, I needed to find something to eat within walking distance of my hotel. There were dozens of tourist traps available at the nearby Anaheim GardenWalk, but none of them appealed to me. Yelp showed a couple fast food options nearby, so I started heading in that direction.
Thankfully, before I reached Del Taco, et al, I noticed this hole-in-the-wall taquería just up the street. It's part of a low-rent looking strip mall, complete with tattoo parlor, dive bar, mom & pop grocery that reeks of cleanser, etc. Ignore all that other stuff (and the ghetto exterior), because Taco's Y Pupusa's is the real deal.
I started by lurking just outside the shop, peering in at the menu wall (the usual photos of food with numbers and names), trying to decide what sounded good. The proprietor came to the door and handed me a pamphlet while exclaiming, "That's not all we have. Here's a menu!" Between this friendly invite and the array of great aromas coming from the kitchen, I knew this was the kind of family-owed place I prefer.
Mom, Dad, and at least four kids of various ages were on hand ... at 10pm! Upon inquiry I found out they're usually open pretty late, especially when there's a show going on (which there was), and the kids were mixing school homework with helping in the restaurant. I was the only customer at that moment, so I got the full attention of the entire clan. I couldn't decide what to order ... I was so hungry, everything sounded great!
I ended up ordering several pupusas (one of each variety) and a "Super Nacho Plate", mainly because it seemed to include everything on the menu in one dish. I wasn't disappointed! Dad and son went to work prepping the nachos while the oldest daughter made my pupusas fresh from scratch. Mom took my cash, and seemed almost shy about me putting the change (and more) in the tip jar.
While waiting for the food, I stepped next door to the market (pretty sketchy looking and overpriced) and bought some beer to go with my meal. As I returned to pick up my order, the whole family greeted me again, as though I was an old friend returning from far away. I don't remember the last time I felt SO welcome, even at my favorite Reno greasy spoons. I thanked them for saving my life with non-chain store food & hospitality and headed back to my hotel.
AMBROSIA! Sure, hunger is the best sauce, and I was certainly hungry, but DAMN that was some good eats! The chips stayed crunchy right to the last drop of cheese and pork, the array of homemade salsas were fresh and delicious, and the pupusas were easily the best I've ever had. The only bad thing about my new favorite taquería is that it's not located in my home town. But I definitely know where I'll be headed first the next time I'm in Anaheim!
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Reno, NV
Yelping SinceDecember 2010
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The original glorified ham & eggs will satisfy any hamsteak fan. They'll even serve a half order for the faint of heart, but I recommend going for the whole thing.
Peg's offers several Bennedicts, most of which I have tried. All were outstanding, and their hollandaise is among the best examples around.
The pancake/waffle fare was pretty tasty, although I've never ordered those for my own meal. Luckily, younger members of my family allowed me to taste them for reviewing sake. :)
The chicken fried steak is pretty good, although I still long for the best one ever (at the now-defunct South Side Cafe). This'll do in a pinch, though. The country gravy is really tasty, and the biscuits are exactly what you want to stick under that sausagey goo.
I keep meaning to order from the lunch menu, but the breakfast food is SO good, I just haven' t been able to order a sandwich or salad yet. Maybe someday.
The service at the S. Meadows and Mae Anne locations is among the best of any restaurant you'll visit. Friendly & fast!
Just remember that if you decide to do a weekend breakfast here, plan for a bit of a wait. It's worth it.