Due Forni
Expert Opinion
Xania Woodman
July 26th, 2012
The 10 cocktails that Vegas Seven mixology maven Xania Woodman is drinking now, and where she’s drinking them. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
Quatro forni for Taylor, Wynn’s Switching it up, and we’re gonna need a bigger duck
June 28th, 2012
There’s a mixed bag to report this week, so let’s start with a few announcements. On July 1, foie gras from force-fed animals will officially be banned in California, per legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. Will this lead to a run on the fatty duck or goose liver in the Silver State? Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Critical Mass
The Boston, as served at Due Forni, $13.95
February 23rd, 2012
Like Due Forni owner Alex Taylor, formerly of Wynn Resorts, and chef Carlos Buscaglia, formerly of Fiamma, barman Mike Donaldson carved a career out on the Strip before heading for the hills of south Summerlin. He started with the Light Group and Tao Group before opening Scarpetta and D.O.C.G. in the Cosmopolitan as the sommelier and beverage director. Now at Due Forni, Donaldson has managed to create a small but powerful cocktail program in a restaurant better known for its wine list and more than 40 by-the-glass offerings. Read more »
Dishing
Prosciutto Cotto Calzone, Due Forni
February 2nd, 2012
Summerlin pizza joint Due Forni has paired with local food blogger Dominic Scali—better known as “The Vegas Foodie”—for the first Foodie Bowl, a celebration of football and, of course, food. Read more »
2011 New Year’s Eve Party Guide
Henderson/Summerlin
December 22nd, 2011
The M Resort has gone all out with its holiday decorations, and keeps it going for New Year’s Eve with free cake and champagne stations throughout the casino and free live entertainment in its bars and lounges. 12300 Las Vegas Blvd. South, 797-1000. Read more »
Best Romantic Suburban Date Night
Due Forni
October 13th, 2011
Mom said sharing is caring. And that’s exactly what you’ll want to do at this west-side hot spot, where lovers canoodle over panzanella salad, charred octopus and authentic thin pizzas (chewy Neapolitan or crispy Roman). Read more »
Dining
Best New Use of Bacon
July 28th, 2011
Bacon is the new crack. Just ask an addict. But somehow—we’re not sure—Alex Taylor and chef Carlos Buscaglia at Due Forni Pizza & Wine have figured out how to improve upon it. Read more »
Dining
Best New Pizza
July 28th, 2011
This one is a toughie, because we have become a mecca for top-notch pizza. But Due Forni Pizza and Wine wins because it boasts two ovens from Naples and the creative juices of chef Carlos Buscaglia (formerly of Fiamma). Read more »
Diner's Notebook
Desert shrimp, double the happy hours, delish chicken and ‘Pizza! Pizza!’
July 21st, 2011
Shrimp produced in a massive 36,000-square-foot facility at 13985 Grand Valley Parkway (BlueOasisPureShrimp.com) are 100 percent natural and pathogen-free—a completely organic product. Blue Oasis plans to bring 450,000 pounds of shrimp to the Vegas market annually, all without discharging wastewater. Read more »
Scene Stirs
Seven reasons to raise up a glass
June 23rd, 2011
Downtown’s El Cortez is celebrating its 70th anniversary through the end of the year with a throwback menu at the Flame Steakhouse featuring dishes from decades gone by. In addition, vintage cocktails, including the Side Car, Mint Julep, Blood & Sand and the Aviation, will grace the menu at all casino bars. Read more »
