Dining Features
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Eat, Mix and Mingo
Eccentric and irreverent, Mingo Kitchen & Lounge is a delightful round peg in Art Square
June 11th, 2013
The Arts District, a slowly expanding ’hood just south of Downtown, fools us into believing we are in Los Angeles, except in summer, when the searing desert heat tells a different story. A Bohemian vibe pervades these quiet streets, which are dotted with art galleries and modest storefronts that look like covers from record albums you probably wouldn’t buy at a garage sale. Read more »
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Garduño's Passes the Torch to Heraea
The Palms' colossal restaurant makeover wins the gold
June 4th, 2013
Heraea might be hard to pronounce for those of us who are not up on ancient Greek (say “ha-RAY-ah”), but the new upscale sports bar/restaurant at the Palms isn’t hard to swallow. Read more »
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Hidden Gems for Your Lunch Hour
Three spots you might overlook, unless you work next door
May 28th, 2013
The long upcoming summer is a good time for discovering local restaurants that remain under the radar. Here are three hidden gems I’ve been frequenting lately, each with its own distinctive character and ethnic charm, all easy on the pocketbook. Read more »
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Brunch a Bunch
This weekend, you’re dining and day-drinking— the summer demands it
May 22nd, 2013
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Hakkasan's Chic Chinese
Chef Ho Chee Boon’s cuisine hits all the right notes
May 21st, 2013
Generally, the word “awesome” should be reserved for natural phenomena, such as the Northern Lights or spiritual epiphany. I’m going to break this rule, and proclaim that Hakkasan, the new, nine-figure restaurant/nightclub at the MGM Grand, deserves the label. Read more »
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La Comida Offers Solution to Downtown’s Dearth of Dining Options
May 14th, 2013
If the Strip is for tourists, Downtown is for locals. Once-limited, Downtown’s dining options seem to be expanding like the universe, thanks to new entries such as Joe Vicari’s Andiamo at the D, Park on Fremont, Mingo Kitchen & Lounge and the newly minted La Comida—Michael and Jenna Morton’s upscale Mexican joint that ups the ante for quality and, some would say, price point. Read more »
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A New Era for Restaurant Guy Savoy
Introducing, the Krug Chef’s Table
May 10th, 2013
Deep within Caesars Palace, one of the city’s tiniest dining rooms is receiving a huge overhaul. Read more »
Mother's Day
23 Ways to Spoil Your Mom on Mother's Day
You can’t spell ‘Mom’ without ‘om’—here’s a little zen for your brunch-planning panic
May 8th, 2013
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Rollin Smoke Barbeque is on a Roll
The meats cook low ’n’ slow, but praise is high and word is spreading fast for this barbecue joint.
May 7th, 2013
Even longtime residents have trouble finding Highland Drive. If you’re driving north on Interstate 15, exit at Spring Mountain Road and bear right. If you’re driving south, though, you’d better know how to use your GPS. Read more »
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A Milder Dos Caminos Opens in Suburban Location
April 30th, 2013
Despite rumors to the contrary, our food scene is not as cutting edge as that of New York, London or Tokyo, and that goes double when we’re talking the ’burbs. So when a Strip venue makes that rare move to one of our outlying neighborhoods, both the menu and the décor tend to be more conservative and less flashy than the original. Read more »
