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Scotch for Foodies
March 29th, 2012
In preparation for the recent Universal Whisky Experience at Encore, I got an audience with Richard Paterson, master blender for The Dalmore, makers of exceptional single-malt scotch whisky since 1839. Read more »
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A Total Cluster Truck
January 26th, 2012
The South Point hotel casino welcomes food trucks from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver and, of course, Las Vegas to its Gourmet Food Truck Fest, 5-9 p.m. Feb. 1. This second installment of Cluster Truck Events’ nom-nom massive, the “Dinner and a Movie” edition, features a curbside screening of John Wayne in The Searchers. Read more »
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Heart and Sole
Aria offers three multi-course dinners for lovers in February
January 19th, 2012
The way to your lover’s heart is through his or her stomach. Or so says Aria, which will present three signature seasonal tasting menus throughout the property in February. And each is less than $100 per person, allowing you to spoil your lover to your heart’s—and wallet’s—content. Read more »
Lighten Up!
Five healthful vegan and vegetarian dishes for a fresh start in 2012
January 12th, 2012
Bacon will never fall out of fashion (at least not in my book), but the time is nigh for vegetables to have their moment in the spotlight. Vegan and vegetarian options are becoming common fixtures on restaurant menus around town, and gone is the notion that they look and taste like bowls of bird food. Read more »
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Location, Location, Libation
December 1st, 2011
Preparing for a mid-January debut, the Strand at Tivoli Village will offer “cocktail alchemy, gastro-tourism and real entertainment.” The 13,000-square-foot, two-story venue occupies a key corner of the new outdoor shopping and entertainment destination, and will feature small-plates dining, a variety of music formats and a bar program with an apothecary approach to cocktails inspired by Grant Achatz’s Aviary in Chicago. Read more »
Dining
A World of Thanksgiving
The many faces (and flavors!) of Turkey Day in Las Vegas
November 17th, 2011
Grazi! Danke! Merci! However you say it, you can celebrate all kinds of Thanksgivings in Las Vegas: Italian, French, even Japanese-Brazilian fusion! Here are just a few of the restaurant specials we’re thankful for. Read more »
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A French Twist at UNLV’s Chef Artist Series
November 3rd, 2011
Evidently, chef André Rochat has a passion for education. Just last month, the chef and proprietor of Alizé at the Top of the Palms and André’s at the Monte Carlo put on the 10th annual Jean-Louis Palladin dinner in honor of his late friend and colleague. Read more »
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It’s a tri-state food-truck massive!
November 3rd, 2011
You know how in Smokin’ Aces quirky teams of stylish assassins converged on Lake Tahoe to try to take out Jeremy Piven before he could squeal to the feds? Read more »
Dining
Bottles. Burgers. Boom!
October 27th, 2011
What this town needs is more hamburger joints. Wait! Before you crumple this page, light it on fire and scream, “Surely you jest, madam!” consider this: Juicy, unique, gourmet burgers crafted by Daniel Boulud Brasserie alum Doug Vega that are stuffed with braised short rib or blue cheese. And what better to pair them with than perfectly sized half-bottles of wine? Bottles & Burgers by Double Helix (735-9463) opens its doors at Summerlin’s Tivoli Village in the second half of November, with a grand opening celebration slated for Dec. 1. Read more »
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A night for chefs, by chefs
October 6th, 2011
The community will gather once again on Oct. 16 for the 10th annual Jean-Louis Palladin dinner at Alizé at the top of the Palms ($295, 951-7000), which will benefit the James Beard Foundation, sending up-and-coming chefs into the world to gain experience and scope. Read more »
