The second phase of the Gateway Project will begin in Spring 2012, when a new restaurant opens adjacent to the Giant Slalom Ski Sculpture (Peet's Coffee & Tea will remain open).  The new restaurant will allow the current food court to close for construction of the new "Checkpoint of the Future" on the first floor.  At the same time, a new dining and shopping area will be built on the second floor.  Signage will help guide passengers through the construction process.

Mountain House Diner will open April 2012 adjacent to the Ski Sculpture on the first floor.

Mountain House Diner will offer local flavors that are prepared right before customer's eyes.  Local beer and wines will also be served to help provide a taste of Reno-Tahoe.  Peet's Coffee & Tea will remain open throughout the construction process.  The Diner and Peet's will be primary dining options while a vastly improved food court is being built on the second floor and the security checkpoint is being constructed in place of the former food court on the first floor from April 2012 to April 2013.

When complete, the Gateway Project will extend a Lake Tahoe design theme throughout most of the terminal building.  It will combine the two security checkpoints upstairs into one, large, state-of-the-art security checkpoint on the first floor.  The "Checkpoint of the Future" will offer the most advanced security technology in the Western United States.  A majority of the restaurants and stores will be relocated past security to an expanded second floor courtyard area where travelers will enjoy spectacular views, delicious dining and exciting shopping while waiting for flights.