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December 2025 by Terri O'Bryan
Great service and food
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December 2025 by Sandra Olguin
The half salad and sandwich combinations are the best! Make room for dessert - the bread pudding is divine!
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November 2025 by Rebecca L.
Not only is this a cooking school, but it's a delicious restaurant too! They speacializebincsandwiches, paninis, salads, and a soup of the day. They also have rotating desserts. I ordered the mandarin chicken salad, it is my favorite, with a slice of quiche. My husband ordered a panini with the sweet potato soup. For dessert we shared the pumpkin bread pudding. Everything was delicious and was all made fresh to order.
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November 2025 by Barbie S.
Delicious soup tortilla chicken and salad Chinese chicken fast service and really quaint spot
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November 2025 by Shellie Fish
They are consistently awesome! I always order a full sandwich with a salad and can take half the sandwich home. Very reasonably priced and the food is extremely fresh. My most favorite place in Reno for sandwiches.
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November 2025 by Leslie Eisenberg
I just moved to Reno, and accidentally found NTI when searching for a roasting rack. No luck in the usual stores. Thankfully, NTI had exactly what I was looking for, and so much more. A locally owned small business one-stop-shop for everything culinary, they offer specialty kitchen supplies, a cafe, and a culinary school.
The owners Lara and Jay greeted me, and were so kind and helpful. Eager to learn new skills and meet more new friends, I signed up for three classes - Autumn Soups and Breads, Slow Cooker, and Sushi, all taught by Lara and assisted by her generous and attentive staff.
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a master chef to take a class here. No matter your level of experience, Lara’s chatty style is accessible and interactive. In the demo style classes, you watch, learn, and get fed! The Sushi class was hands on, so fun! After Lara showed us various techniques, we worked in small groups, with staff floating around and helping us when we had questions. The end result was sharing our creations with our group and schmoozing over a glass of wine.
I was impressed that before classes, I was asked to provide a list of allergies. In class, the staff KNEW this, and when I politely declined samples of foods I could not eat, they went out of their way, without being prompted, to offer accommodations. For example, they brought me a soup bowl without pasta and cheese. Instead of feeling like an outsider, it was nice to be treated with respect and concern.
The NTI philosophy of good cooking comes down to quality ingredients, the proper techniques, and the right tools. Now, that I’ve gone home and tried some of the recipes, the proof is in the results. You can’t take short cuts if you want good flavor. Lara gave us the low down on where to buy the freshest meats, fish, and produce, gave tips on cutting and cooking techniques, and made recommendations for awesome cooking tools specific to the recipes she demoed. I’ve bought a few things from their store and that truly help me in the kitchen. The vegetable peeler alone has literally changed my life.
I’m looking forward to taking more classes soon. I feel welcome there, and I have so much I still want to learn. NTI is an incredible resource, and we are lucky to have them!
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November 2025 by Leslie E.
I just moved to Reno, and accidentally found NTI when searching for a roasting rack. No luck in the usual stores. Thankfully, NTI had exactly what I was looking for, and so much more. A locally owned small business one-stop-shop for everything culinary, they offer specialty kitchen supplies, a cafe, and a culinary school. The owners Lara and Jay greeted me, and were so kind and helpful. Eager to learn new skills and meet more new friends, I signed up for three classes - Autumn Soups and Breads, Slow Cooker, and Sushi, all taught by Lara and assisted by her generous and attentive staff. Don't worry, you don't need to be a master chef to take a class here. No matter your level of experience, Lara's chatty style is accessible and interactive. In the demo style classes, you watch, learn, and get fed! The Sushi class was hands on, so fun! After Lara showed us various techniques, we worked in small groups, with staff floating around and helping us when we had questions. The end result was sharing our creations with our group and schmoozing over a glass of wine. I was impressed that before classes, I was asked to provide a list of allergies. In class, the staff KNEW this, and when I politely declined samples of foods I could not eat, they went out of their way, without being prompted, to offer accommodations. For example, they brought me a soup bowl without pasta and cheese. Instead of feeling like an outsider, it was nice to be treated with respect and concern. The NTI philosophy of good cooking comes down to quality ingredients, the proper techniques, and the right tools. Now, that I've gone home and tried some of the recipes, the proof is in the results. You can't take short cuts if you want good flavor. Lara gave us the low down on where to buy the freshest meats, fish, and produce, gave tips on cutting and cooking techniques, and made recommendations for awesome cooking tools specific to the recipes she demoed. I've bought a few things from their store that truly help me in the kitchen. The vegetable peeler alone has literally changed my life. I'm looking forward to taking more classes soon. I feel welcome there, and I have so much I still want to learn. NTI is an incredible resource, and we are lucky to have them!
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November 2025 by Taryn Peirce
Jay and Lana and their entire staff went above and beyond for my mother's birthday party. The service from planning to party was amazing! Then the food!! Wow!! So wonderful!! Thank you all for the most wonderful evening a birthday girl could have asked for!
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November 2025 by Aileen L.
I can't get enough of this place. Every time I come here, the food is delicious, service is outstanding and the prices are reasonable. I stopped here with my husband and ordered my favorite half sandwich and half salad. I ordered the Kelly Salad and a roast beef sandwich. The roast beef was perfect and the focaccia bread was fresh and soft! We ate out on the patio and our service was outstanding. We had multiple people refill our drinks, remove plates... so attentive. We felt spoiled!
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November 2025 by Marie bradford
We had a great time. Hands on making everything. We love it!!
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October 2025 by PATRICIA ROSASCHI
Went for lunch at Nothing To It today at 1PM. Had never been to their restaurant before, just their store in front. They seated myself & 3 friends promptly at 1PM, as we had a reservation. They not only have a compact menu page that doesn't take you an hour to get through, but they have either hand made sandwiches on their great tasting focacchia bread, unexpected, but welcomed side salads, or full-on salads, full of goodies & bits that will fill you up, & delight your tongue...along with several different teas, either cold or hot, & other unexpected & refreshing drinks. Kelley was our server, & did a great job serving & making sure we were happy with our selections & well taken care of. You can either choose the airy outside seating or open feeling dining area, & for a pittance of what you would pay elsewhere. Well worth the trip from both; Cold Springs & the Spanish Springs area! Already looking forward to another luncheon out because...there's Nothing To It! One of us celebrated their birthday, & they never rushed us out. Oh yeah...we'll be back...birthday or not! You'll love it too!
Pat R.
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September 2025 by Melissa E.
Another great evening with friends. Learning healthy eating habits. Preparing the meal with friends and enjoying our efforts. The staff at this place are so much fun. They have a wealth of knowledge. Every experience I've had so far is excellent. If you want to just pop in for a class or you need a something special for your kitchen. This is a great place for all those needs. They also have a deli attached.
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September 2025 by Rebecca B.
Great experience! Amazing to have a place to learn how to cook and try new recipes, all while making healthier foods choices.
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August 2025 by Nena A.
Anyone in Reno looking for a cooking class -- Nothing to It! Cooking School is the place! It is so interactive, a great learning experience, and fun! My mom, sister & I signed up for a Friday night Gumbo, Jambalaya And Beignets class and we loved it! Lara is a great host & her assistants/teams were so fun! The team pairs you up with your group & others, which we loved since we met a pair of lovely ladies and as a team we cooked the meal for the table. We loved having food/cooking assignments for each person. As a pescatarian attendee, I wasn't able to try the food, however I did participate & the staff were so accommodating by providing an alternative to enjoy a meal with the table. Super fun night & will be coming back!
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July 2025 by Mary Lou N.
I love this place! The food was yummy! A cozy atmosphere! Inside and outside dining! Great place for a girls luncheon!
