RENO, Nev. – An established Incline Village-area restaurant has expanded into Reno, bringing a familiar menu and a larger dining space to the city’s Midtown district.

Shane and Lara Hammett, owners of Sage Leaf, recently held their grand opening at their second location in Reno after searching for the right expansion opportunity for nearly two years. The move marks the restaurant’s first location outside Incline Village.

“We’ve been very blessed with the business that we have up there,” Shane said. “We have a very good team in place, and it gave us the opportunity to decide what we want to do next.”

Reno ultimately made the most sense for expansion because of its proximity to Incline Village, allowing the couple to manage both restaurants while remaining close to home. The city’s growing Midtown district also appealed to the owners as a vibrant and evolving market.

The Reno restaurant is significantly larger than the original location. While the Incline Village dining room measures about 940 square feet, the Reno space spans roughly 3,200 square feet, offering a bigger kitchen and more flexibility in menu offerings.

That additional space allows the restaurant to build on its existing menu while introducing new dishes. The Reno menu starts with many of the items popular at the Incline location, with additional offerings made possible by the expanded kitchen.

“The starting point for this restaurant with the menu was what we already do,” Shane added. “We know it’s received well by guests, and from a training standpoint we can do that down here.”

Some new items have been added in Reno, such as the soy glazed pork banh mi dip, and Shane says the menu could continue to evolve over time as chefs at each location gain more creative freedom.

The Reno restaurant also reflects a slightly different design approach than the Incline Village location. The space features darker tones, modern lighting and gold accents, while still incorporating design elements that echo the original restaurant.

“I wanted to transform it into a space where it was hip and happening – where people wanted to be,” Lara said. “It had great bones, it just needed that spirit of Sage Leaf.”

The business plans to share some staff between the two locations and is currently training a larger team to maintain consistency between restaurants.

Early response from the Reno community has been encouraging, with strong turnout and positive feedback from diners during the opening days.

“The community has seemed very welcoming,” added Lara. “We’re excited to have all the Renoites and Midtown folks come and join us.”

The restaurant also plans to add private dining options and further develop its patio spaces, which the owners envision hosting small gatherings and events once fully completed.

“We’re not finished yet,” Lara said. “There’s more to come.”

Sage Leaf’s second restaurant is located at 650 Tahoe St. in Reno, NV. For reservations and more information, you can reach them by phone at (775) 384-2249 or visit them online at sageleafreno.com.