Dining
Cocktail Culture
We Came, We Saw, We Drank
Nightclub & Bar tidal wave hits hard, leaves delicious puddles
March 17th, 2011
Sometimes it’s difficult to tell whether the convention is the focus and the parties the icing on the cake or vice versa. The 26th annual Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show threw down hard this year, with heavy-hitting soirees at Haze on March 7 with Three 6 Mafia, Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and protein-infused Devotion vodka; Pure on March 8 with Absolut, Cruzan and Red Stag; and Marquee on March 9 for the Top 100 and DJ Spin-Off party. Read more »
The Grape Nut
Read Between the Wines
March 17th, 2011
Due Forni owner Alex Taylor has imbued his new Summerlin-area pizzeria’s wine offerings with as much love and passion as he put into the menu, music and even the lighting. Read more »
Drinking
Spirit of the West
Nevada’s first legal distillery gets the nod, gets to work
March 17th, 2011
George Rácz knew creating a distillery in the desert would be difficult, especially since there is no precedent in Nevada for such an endeavor. But as he nears the end of a 2½-year journey, Rácz is optimistic that he is on the brink of history. Read more »
Dishing
The Garbage Salad at N9NE Steakhouse
March 17th, 2011
This bold, innovative steakhouse—a favorite among celebrities and hip locals—also features salads that can compete with the heartiness of any steak. Read more »
Dishing
Lollipops at Holsteins
March 17th, 2011
Even after all those burgers and shakes, don’t miss out on your chance to indulge in five different kinds of delectable desserts, which are conveniently placed on sticks and presented in a specially made acrylic holder for your eating ease. Read more »
Dishing
Fagioli, Cipolle & Tonno at Bratalian
March 17th, 2011
In plain English, a salad of lima beans, red onions and Albacore tuna fish in citronette sauce (fresh lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil). Soon to be a popular haunt in this competitive epicurean neighborhood, Bratalian is the newly opened restaurant of Carla Pellegrino (formerly of Rao’s). Read more »
Dishing
Braised Beef Short Ribs at Gaetano’s
March 17th, 2011
This occasional dinner special at Henderson’s best Italian restaurant recently became a full-time menu star. The ribs, pan-seared and then baked until fabulously tender, are worthy of that billing. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Bacardi Flash Mob!
Impromptu nightclub stops traffic in the Miracle Mile
March 17th, 2011
On March 8, Miracle Mile shoppers got more than just a souvenir photo from Stripper Bar. With help from the boutique events company Fresh Wata, Bacardi and Coors Light threw down the most exclusive party on the Strip—for 20 minutes. Read more »
Dishing
Johnny Mac Special at Johnny Mac’s
March 17th, 2011
Perhaps the only reason to consider this stretch of Boulder Highway in Henderson for dining, Johnny Mac’s has been delighting pizza-lovers since 1984. Owner John McGinty’s authentic Buffalo wings, nightly specials, efficient service and warm spirit attract robust crowds—from sports fans who pack the restaurant during March Madness to families looking for delicious Italian dishes. Read more »
