Dining
Dining
Pink’s Dishes Out Hot Dog History (with All the Fixins)
March 5th, 2013
“They say hot dogs are an antedote for a hangover,” says Richard Pink, owner of Pink’s and son of original owner, Paul Pink. And in a town known for epic partying and equally memorable hangovers, that’s a good thing. Read more »
Dining
Hard to Leave the Big Easy, Big on Japan, and a Night with Accarrino
March 5th, 2013
Jeff and Rhonda Wyatt of Marche Bacchus (2620 Regatta Dr., 804-8008) are natives of Louisiana, and I was lucky enough to be in New Orleans with them recently. They took me on an insider food tour of their favorite hotspots, and I’m still reeling from the crawfish pie, boudin, crabmeat au gratin and Creole gumbo. Read more »
Dining
Superstar Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Puts Teppan on the Table
The venerable chef opens his second Las Vegas restaurant
March 5th, 2013
Nobu Matsuhisa is a superstar. The 63-year-old globalized the cuisine of his native Japan, and he has restaurants in Budapest, Hungary; Capetown, South Africa; and Perth, Australia on a lone list of international locations. Actor Robert De Niro is his partner, and Nobu himself has a long list of credits as an actor. May you remember him as a villain in Austin Powers: Goldmember? Read more »
Diner's Notebook
The Other Georgia, Restaurant Week, James Beard Slights, Diaoyutai Delights
February 28th, 2013
I love to use this space to describe unusual local food experiences. For instance, there is cuisine from the former Soviet republic of Georgia being given a workout at Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro, the Bulgarian/Spanish restaurant owned by the Manchev family (4180 S. Rainbow Blvd., 220-3876.) Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Grains of Truth
Poppy Den nourishes Relyn Timbal’s passion for sake
February 28th, 2013
Growing up in Hawaii, Relyn Timbal fell in love with the Japanese culture that pervades her homeland. At Kamehameha Schools, the private college prep she attended from kindergarten through high school, she chose Japanese as her language elective, hoping this would lead to class trips across the Pacific. Read more »
Fest Watch
Life is Beautiful fest names chef board
February 28th, 2013
The exact dates for Downtown’s Life Is Beautiful Festival have yet to be announced, but the board of culinary advisors that will guide the two-day music, food and arts event to tasteful completion this fall was announced last week, and it’s impressive. Read more »
