Don’t worry: The arcades at Zano’s aren’t going anywhere. The new owners of Truckee’s most kid-friendly pizzeria want to keep the place as welcoming as it’s always been to families and the local community. “Zano’s has always had a down-home mountain vibe. It’s unpretentious with authentic people and food. We’re not going to change that,” said Austin Reid, who, along with his wife, Logan, recently bought Zano’s from longtime owners Tim and Dianna Brown. The Reids took over operations of Zano’s on Oct. 1.
The Reids, who moved to the Truckee area full time in 2019 after spending many summers here, were looking at buying a local business when they saw a listing for sale of the beloved Truckee pizza joint. Austin Reid, who has a long history in the service industry and whose grandmother came to the U.S. from Italy, felt like it was meant to be. The Browns had owned Zano’s since 2004, when they fully renovated the restaurant, which was previously called Pizza Junction.
So, what, if any, changes can you expect to see at Zano’s under the new ownership? Not many, for now. Maybe some fresh paint, new music playlists, and offerings like family movie nights. “We don’t plan on changing the heart and soul of the restaurant, but we do have a vision of bringing in a renewed sense of vibrance,” Austin said.
Zano’s isn’t the only revered local business to change hands recently. Several flagship businesses around the area have made dramatic changes, either by bringing in new owners or closing the doors entirely.