the Cracker Box

Carson City’s Cracker Box has received the Tripadvisor.com Award of Excellence for 2014. The award recognizes restaurants that consistently receive high ratings from travelers and that rank in the top performing 10 percent of businesses worldwide. The diner also received the award in 2013.

Jerry Massad, who has owned the Cracker Box for more than 34 years, says the award is the result of his great staff.

“I’m lucky to have a great team working at the Box” he said, adding, “They are the reason we’ve been in business as long as we have. I couldn’t do it without them.”

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to stop in.

The informal meeting allows local residents to offer input and ask questions about the issues facing Carson City.
The Breakfast with Brad meetings take place on the first Friday of each month. The Cracker Box is located at 402 E. William Street in Carson City.

Bonkowski will buy coffee for anyone who stops by; no food purchase is necessary.

As May comes to a close, it’s time to look back on all the fun events we had during Bike Month and thank our volunteers and sponsors who made it all possible!
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Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, April 4 at 7:30 a.m. at the Cracker Box restaurant.

Any Carson City resident is invited to stop in. The Cracker Box is located at 402 E. William Street in Carson City.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold three informational meetings in March. The first, his monthly “Breakfast with Brad,” takes place Friday, March 7, at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to attend and ask questions or provide input about Carson City issues.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited to stop in.

The monthly meetings help Bonkowski get input on important issues in an informal setting.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, January 3 at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Any Carson City resident is invited to stop in.

The monthly meetings help Bonkowski get input on important issues in an informal setting.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, December 6 at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Any Carson City resident is invited to stop in.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, September 6 at 7:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. Any Carson City resident is invited to stop in.

This will be the third meeting Bonkowski has hosted. He says he has enjoyed meeting with the public.

“These morning get-togethers have been really informative, a lot of people are very passionate about certain issues. As an elected official it’s important that I get as much input as possible.”

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold his monthly “Breakfast with Brad” meeting with local residents on Friday, August 2, from 7:30 to 8:30 am at the Cracker Box restaurant.

Carson City residents are invited to sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about the issues they feel are most important in Carson City.

Bonkowski says it’s a good way for residents who prefer face to face meetings to have a voice.

“Not everyone likes to email or leave messages. Many people appreciate the one on one time, and I want to make sure I provide that.”

Serving hungry Carson City residents and visitors breakfast and lunch since 1980, the Cracker Box restaurant has received the coveted TripAdvisor Award of Excellence for 2013. The award recognizes restaurants that consistently receive high ratings from travelers and that rank in the top performing 10 percent of business worldwide.

Jerry Massad, who has owned and operated the Cracker Box diner for more than 33 years, says the honor was a pleasant surprise.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold monthly “Breakfast with Brad” meetings with local residents on the first Friday of each month at the Cracker Box restaurant. The first breakfast will be this Friday, June 7, 7:30 a.m.

Any Carson City resident is invited to sit down with Bonkowski and enjoy a cup of coffee and talk about the issues they feel are most important. Bonkowski says it’s important for him to hear directly from his constituents.

Signups continue for the 19th Gourmand Golf Scramble set for Sunday, June 2 at Eagle Valley West Golf Course. The tournament returns after a year hiatus and is sponsored by The Cracker Box, Café at Adele’s and Js’ Old Town Bistro. The tournament benefits the Community Counseling Center of Carson City. Breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

The Gourmand Golf Scramble returns after a one year hiatus for its 19th tournament. The event takes place June 2, at Eagle Valley on the West Course. The tournament, sponsored by The Cracker Box, Café at Adele’s and Js’ Old Town Bistro, benefits the Community Counseling Center of Carson City. Breakfast and registration begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m.

UPDATE: Tonight is your night, Carson City. Free admission for all, plenty of chili and refreshments and an opportunity to win some pretty impressive prizes are in store at Carson Middle School beginning at 6 p.m. during its huge Family Bingo and Chili Night party.

With well over $7,000 in total prizes to be won in 15 exciting bingo games, the Carson City community will see the mother of all bingo parties, organizers promise. Recently added to the prize list are:

When it comes to tradition, Carson City has many, but how many include a huge game of family bingo, served up with delicious bowls of chili and plenty of opportunities to win some really nice prizes?

The Carson Middle School Parent Teachers Association will hold its annual Family Bingo and Chili Night fundraiser, set for Friday night, March 22, 6 p.m. at the middle school's Cafetorium on King Street. Want to know how popular this event is? Well, last year more than 500 attended.

Three Dayton High School students landed a birds-eye view of the sky aboard Care Flight on Saturday as part of the "Flight for a Good Cause" fundraising effort.
After a pre-flight briefing the participating students — Isabelle Villafana, Nadia Macias and Cynthia Soto — climbed aboard and soared on a Care Flight air ambulance for a first-hand look at how it functions.
The students, two juniors and a senior are enrolled in Dayton High School’s HOSA; Future Health Professionals class.

Three Dayton High School students will experience a thrill when they fly with Care Flight on Saturday. The ride is part of Care Flight’s “Flight for a Good Cause” fundraising effort. The students, two juniors and a senior are enrolled in Dayton High School’s HOSA; Future Health Professionals class.

Js’ Old Town Bistro in Old Town Dayton will hold a Scotch Tasting on Thursday June, 28th at 6pm. Participants will enjoy 5 single malt scotches representing the different regions of Scotland. Small plates, including smoked salmon and braised short ribs will accompany each scotch. The food has been expertly paired to complement each scotch’s distinct characteristics.

• Coastal Region: Clyneleish 14 year old
• Lowlands: Glenkinchie 12 year old
• Highlands: Dalwhinnie 15 year old
• Speyside: Cragganmore 12 year old

18th annual Gourmand Golf TournamentAmazing! 18 years, how time flies. But thanks to Adele's Restaurant, The Cracker Box and Js' Old Town Bistro in Dayton, each year this annual fundraiser makes a ...

Sign up now for the golf event of the year — tee off the summer golf season at the 18th annual Gourmand Golf Tournament.
The four person scramble takes place Sunday, May 1 at the Eagle Valley Golf Course. The event is sponsored by the Cracker Box, Adele’s Restaurant and Js’ Old Town Bistro and benefits Carson City’s Community Counseling Center.