Significant local restaurant closings have been piling up this year. Diners have had to say goodbye to newer spots like Todd English’s revamped Olives at Virgin and Bodega Bagel in Henderson, along with a ton of longtime favorites including Hearthstone, Aureole, Big Wong, Sweets Raku, and most recently, Downtown’s VegeNation.
One of our favorite local taverns and an essential piece of the Water Street scene, Hardway 8, shuttered recently, too. But there’s already a new concept in place for its former Henderson space, thanks to the company behind the PKWY Tavern bars and the Rockhouse on the Strip.
Fine Management opened BLVD Grille just last week at 46 South Water Street, with another location primed to debut this summer at Reno’s City Center residential complex. “Our goal is to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience that combines great cuisine with an inviting atmosphere,” Jonathan Fine said in a statement. “We want BLVD Grille to be the go-to destination for customers looking for a memorable night out.”
Expect live entertainment and bar-top gaming to round out the experience, open for lunch and dinner daily and brunch on the weekends. The menu is big on steaks, seafood, pasta and vegetarian options, augmented with craft cocktails and a lengthy wine list. It’s far from the hometown sports bar vibe we enjoyed there previously, but goodbyes get easier when there’s something exciting that wants to say hello.
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