Town Square
Business
Brotherly Competition
October 6th, 2011
Those Fine brothers are at it again. As Jonathan Fine prepares to open Ranch House Kitchen in the former Cadillac Ranch space at Town Square, Jeffrey is just about to pop the doors on his second I ♥ Burgers location in the former Town Square home of Anthony’s Coal-Fired Pizza. Read more »
Worthy of a Double-take
Laudable wining and dining at Town Square’s Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge
September 22nd, 2011
The wine bar has slowly been working its way into the American consciousness, but it has a long way to go before it attains the popularity of a beer hall or cocktail lounge. La Cave at the Wynn is going great guns, but Nora’s Wine Bar in Boca Park recently went belly-up. But in my book, Double Helix has all the tools to give it staying power. Read more »
A&E Fall Preview
Rising Rapper
Local MC Sean Rose is the one to watch this fall
September 1st, 2011
Timing has been everything for Sean Rose. Timing, coupled with hustle and passion, has made the 22-year-old one of the fastest-rising MCs in Las Vegas. Read more »
Bon Breads opens at Town Square
August 9th, 2011
It’s an open secret Carlos Pereira of Bon Breads makes the best breads in the city, but until recently, you had to depend on the good taste of chefs, or an occasional trip to a Farmer’s Market to procure one. 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 Place to Meet Somebody for Lunch
July 28th, 2011
Brio Tuscan Grille has become a mainstay on the lunch scene since it opened in Town Square two years ago. Its central location—in the center of a mall that’s in the center of the Valley—has attracted both the business crowd and leisurely shoppers for lunch. Read more »
The Look
Mary Kathryn Wells and Dolce
Director of marketing at Town Square, age 33; Yorkie-Poo, age 7.
June 30th, 2011
What she’s wearing now: Michael Kors sequined cami, Zara white blazer, Bebe linen pleated shorts, Sam Edelman heels, John Hardy ring and classic chain bracelets, Tiffany & Co. black onyx bracelet, Uno de 50 bracelet and mid-size Rolex with diamond bezel. Read more »
Bargain Hunter
Deals that never die
May 12th, 2011
Don’t wait for a sale to occur, because discounts in Las Vegas happen all the time. For example, Accessory shop Charming Charlie, where nothing is more than $50, just opened at Tivoli Village (Rampart Boulevard and Alta Drive). Save 20 percent for you and your friends when you turn your shopping into a party by taking a gaggle of nine or more gals with you. Arrange your “CC Social” in advance by calling 233-1192. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Double Your Helix, Double Your Fun
Ray Nisi expands his wine empire, adds whiskey
March 31st, 2011
Town Square has a new lease on one lively crossroads now that Ray Nisi and partners have signed on to open a second Double Helix wine bar—both featuring whiskey—in the former Grape space at the busy intersection shared by Blue Martini, Yard House, Cadillac Ranch and Lolita’s. Double Helix Wine & Whiskey Lounge is slated for a mid-May soft opening with a Memorial Day weekend grand opening. Read more »
Dishing
Pasta alla Vodka at Brio Tuscan Grille
March 31st, 2011
A twist on traditional penne alla vodka, the Brio version swaps out the penne noodles for delicate pasta pouches filled with creamy Ricotta cheese. Read more »
