Dining
Dishing
Dorito-Crusted Mac N Cheese at PBR Rock Bar & Grill
November 18th, 2010
Inspired by Professional Bull Riders and rock ’n’ roll, this bar and grill knows how to put the country in comfort food. In this dish, macaroni is covered in a creamy homemade cheese sauce and baked with crumbled Doritos chips. Read more »
Feature
Little Deli Becomes a Big Deal
Siena’s new effort in Summerlin features a full-blown restaurant loaded with Italian treats and some great values
November 18th, 2010
I used to shop for olive oil and double concentrated tomato paste from Italy at the old Siena Deli on Tropicana Avenue. Sometimes I’d eat one or two dishes from the steam table, such as lasagna or the odd pasta. Now Siena has relocated to Summerlin, to a showcase restaurant and deli with an open bar. It’s a quantum leap for owner Antonio Accornero and his partner, chef Giancarlo Bomparola. And so far, judging by a huge Sunday night crowd, it seems to be paying off. Read more »
Profile
Luciano Pellegrini
The Italian chef shares his secrets for perfecting the all-American dish: turkey
November 18th, 2010
Luciano Pellegrini, executive chef of Valentino at the Venetian, came to the United States in 1985 from his native Italy to work for accomplished restaurateur Piero Selvaggio. A winner of a James Beard Award, he has been at Selvaggio’s Valentino in Las Vegas since 1999. Read more »
Dishing
Baba Ghanoush at Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
November 18th, 2010
Sami Ladeki, who grew up in Lebanon, made sure this dish was on the menu when he founded the restaurant chain. But first the original recipe went through several revisions until it was perfected, according to his standards. Baba Ghanoush is a roasted eggplant dip with extra virgin olive oil, and it is served with grilled herb flat bread. Read more »
The Grape Nut
Wine for Turkeys
Sonoma County wine for your holiday table
November 18th, 2010
This Thanksgiving, consider inviting a new guest. The Klein family may not be able to join you for turkey, stuffing and cranberry sauce, but their Sonoma County, Calif., wines—including Davis Bynum Winery and Rodney Strong Vineyards—would be a welcomed addition to your gathering. Read more »
Neighborhood Epicurean
The Quiet Funk of West Sahara
November 11th, 2010
Yes, there is life along that slight stretch of Sahara Avenue just past Palace Station, so stop with the eye-rolling. If you’ve bothered to study beyond the low-rent, mason-bricked apartments, fetish shops and the interesting fashions of those hanging out at the bus shelters, you could be in for a lively time. Beyond the odd bar and coach deli in a parking lot, there’s an undercurrent of odd personality that surrounds the perks in this neighborhood. Read more »
Dishing
“Gotta-Have-It” Roll at Tiger Sushi
November 11th, 2010
Whether it’s catering large corporate events or serving customers at its sushi bar, the Tiger delivers outstanding sushi. This giant sushi roll, a favorite among locals, is noted not only for its size but its spicy crab flavor that is balanced with cream cheese and avocado. The roll also contains shrimp tempura and is drizzled in a barbecue eel sauce. Read more »
Dishing
The Executive at Dad’s Grilled Cheese
November 11th, 2010
This place has potential, if they ever decide to get creative with their sandwiches. But this one doesn’t need to be improved. It’s Muenster, Swiss and cheddar on Italian bread, with grilled onions, avocado, mushrooms and tomato. Read more »
