Dining
Dishing
The Barbie at Sugar Factory
February 3rd, 2011
This sweet shop’s specialty is the marriage of sweet treats and attractive aesthetics, and The Barbie is no different. The milk shake is a sweet-tooth-numbing combination of fresh strawberries, marshmallow, gelato and whipped cream topped with rock-candy crumbles. Read more »
Dishing
French Dip at Presidio
February 3rd, 2011
A fresh baguette comes stuffed with supple, slow-roasted top sirloin and melted Swiss cheese. When stacked dipped in the tasty jus, the sandwich offers a combination of flavors and textures that makes for a memorable French dip. Read more »
Dishing
Angel Hair Pomodoro Basilico at Roma Grill
February 3rd, 2011
Angel hair pomodoro is the truth serum of Italian food: If the pasta itself isn’t great, there’s no way for the dish to fib its way into your heart. At Roma Grill, the pasta is great. The whole-wheat angel hair is slightly al dente, hearty but not heavy; the sauce complements the pasta rather than masking it. A simple pleasure in a supper-club atmosphere. Read more »
Dishing
Bull’s Balls at Holsteins
February 3rd, 2011
If the mood strikes you for a change, seek out burger alternatives at the Cosmo’s new upscale burger and shakes joint. One particular highlight is a riff on arancini, traditional Sicilian stuffed rice balls. Here, you get a matched set, fried crisp, stuffed with minced veal, and served with lardo (cured pork fat) and tomato fondue. Read more »
Eating
The Verdict’s Inn
February 3rd, 2011
Four entrepreneurial women are taking over the space that once housed the Potato Valley Café at 801 Las Vegas Blvd. South and turning it into a breakfast and lunch spot, the Verdict’s Inn. Read more »
Feature
Early Fleur
Waiting for Hubert Keller’s new bloom
January 27th, 2011
Hubert Keller is a star, a fan of rock music and a Mr. Nice Guy. He launched the upscale burger phenomenon in Las Vegas with Burger Bar in 2004, has his own PBS show, Secrets of a Chef, and owns a successful San Francisco restaurant, Fleur de Lys. Read more »
Dishing
Frozen Yogurt at Golden Spoon
January 27th, 2011
For those still keeping their New Year’s resolution to eat more healthful food, Golden Spoon hits the sweet spot between indulgent snacks and eating responsibly. With its variety of traditional flavors and exotic blends— including raspberry cheesecake, pecans and pralines, and winter mint—this yogurt shop offers something for every sweet tooth. $3.29 for a regular size, 10251 S. Eastern Ave., 987-4598; 7170 N. Durango Dr., 395-8332; 7175 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 256-0012; 3030 W. Ann Road, 658-5447; 1651 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, 270-4976. Read more »
Dishing
Beef Jerky at Strip House
January 27th, 2011
Executive chef John Schenk marinates prime meat in a blend of eight spices, soy sauce, oyster sauce and rice vinegar to produce the best beef jerky in Vegas. He oven-dries this bounty, deep-fries it to order and serves it with sliced tomato and fried onions. $11, in Planet Hollywood, 737-5200. Read more »
A Small Bite
Menu Envy
A seat at Light Group’s dinner series is covetable; collect them all!
January 27th, 2011
Not that anyone in Vegas ever really needs a reason to drop a few hundred on a killer meal and a standout bottle, but that elusive sense of occasion can be the difference between taking on the town and getting takeout. Read more »
Neighborhood Epicurean
An Eclectic Crossroads
Southeast outpost delivers fusion, fast and fresh
January 27th, 2011
The outsized Foothills Plaza is strategically placed at the confluence of Stephanie Street and Horizon Ridge Parkway (1450 W. Horizon Ridge) in Henderson, adjacent to the upscale development MacDonald Highlands, and is home to a rich diversity of dining options. Read more »
