Yelp's Top 100: R Town Pizza

In this episode of Culinary Conversations, we sit down with Marvin Kinney, Owner and Operator of R Town Pizza in Reno, Nevada. Marvin shares his journey of building his Detroit-style pizzeria from the ground up, including the year-and-a-half-long construction process and the unexpectedly challenging “soft open” that led him to shut down the restaurant the very next day to address critical issues in the kitchen. Despite the rocky start, Marvin’s focus on community connection and the humanity of the restaurant industry has earned R Town a cherished spot in the community and a place on Yelp’s Top 100 list. Marvin also dives into the challenges of scaling while maintaining quality and connection.