Town Square
Cocktail Culture
A Parade of Floats
January 17th, 2013
The appeal of Town Square’s Meatball Spot is undeniable—pizza, salads and juicy meatballs any way you like ’em. And while the kiddies and ’tweens may enjoy the close proximity of a movie theater flanked by a candy shop and two fro-yo places, adults might prefer a babysitter and the proximity of Meatball Spot’s bar. Read more »
2012 Nightclub Awards
Big Country’s Best Move: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
December 20th, 2012
We’re sure those living in the Manhattan Condos facing the former Stoney’s location on Las Vegas Boulevard miss their rowdy neighbor—especially during National Finals Rodeo and Professional Bull Riders events—but those city slickers can still get their dose of Stoney Gray and Chris Lowden’s rockin’ country (as well as a little peace and quiet) now that the country megaclub has moved into a sprawling corner of Town Square with enough parking for the whole herd. Read more »
Dining
Have a Ball
Town Square’s hot new meating place keeps it simple but satisfying
November 29th, 2012
Opening the right concept in the right place at the right time won’t ensure success in the restaurant business. Add a talented, passionate chef the likes of Carla Pellegrino—who owns Bratalian in Henderson and recently got a divorce from Bacio at the Tropicana—and your chances suddenly go from very good to excellent. Read more »
Dishing
Club Sandwich, Ranch House Kitchen
November 8th, 2012
The club sandwich may be the most difficult thing to make in a kitchen because of the intricate construction. Read more »
Enviables
Data Entry
August 16th, 2012
The studded beauty is made of rubber and conceals 4G of storage space. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
Goodbye Bradley, hello Ramsay. And your fraco and fröcc prayers answered!
August 9th, 2012
Openings, closings and festivals dominate my notepad this week. First off, Las Vegas Restaurant Week returns Aug. 27-Sept. 2, giving visitors and residents the opportunity to dine at top restaurants for a set price, with part of the proceeds going to a worthy cause, the Three Square Food Bank. Participating restaurants create menus at price points from $20 to $50. Read more »
Bars & Booze
Best After-Work Buzz
July 26th, 2012
A fire pit, well-placed misters and a damn fine selection of low-priced small plates are the lure to the Double Helix patio for its happy hour, 3:30-7:30 daily. Read more »
ShopWatch
The Dog House
June 14th, 2012
After struggling to find healthy food for their beloved bulldog, Trucker, couple Jillian Plaster and Ian Kester decided to cook their own. In 2008, the duo developed an organically made dog cuisine and formed the Good Dog Food Co. Read more »
ShopWatch
Böhme Boutique
June 7th, 2012
Where: In Town Square, 405-0508. The details: Launched by two determined Brazilian sisters, Vivien and Fernanda Böhme, the womenswear boutique opened four years ago in Utah, carrying a small denim and T-shirt collection. Read more »
ShopWatch
Sweet Bubble Soap Café
May 17th, 2012
The details: Starting as an experiment more than 10 years ago, while trying to make a soap fit for a man, a sister trio (Susan Johnson, Debbie Moyer and Mary Romero) discovered that not only could they make their desired soap and make it well, they could have a good time with it, too … and so Sweet Bubble Soap Café was born. Read more »
