Vegas Uncork'd
Diner's Notebook
The Venetian’s Asian Treasure, ’Cues to Take, and a Pleasing Vegas Uncork’d Preview
April 2nd, 2013
One of our best-and most overlooked-Asian restaurants is Noodle Asia in the Venetian (414-1000). I stopped by during a busy NCAA tournament weekend, and had a table by the panoramic windows facing the sportsbook, watching the frenzied crowds screaming for their teams. Read more »
Cooking With
Frank Pellegrino Jr.
When life gives this man lemons, he makes grilled lemon chicken
May 10th, 2012
Go ahead, says Frank Pellegrino Jr., cut those corners. Bottled lemon juice? Yeah, it’s in his fridge. He’s been known to forget to buy fresh lemons. And though he definitely won’t argue with a die-hard outdoor chef about the loss of flavor on a gas grill, who wants to coddle the coals when you could be having a conversation? Read more »
Vino Las Vegas
The Cork Board
Find a new crush, pick your perfect pairing and stomp for joy—this is the ultimate spring wine guide!
March 22nd, 2012
Launching the UNLVino event sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada, is Bubble-licious, an evening of world-class champagnes and sparkling wines on March 22 in the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, designed by world-famous architect Frank Gehry. Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh will be honored as a recipient of the 2012 Dom Pérignon Award of Excellence. Read more »
Diner’s Notebook
Ch-ch-ch-changes, sustainability, and Vegas Uncorked
February 3rd, 2011
In what comes as a bit of a surprise, Bill and Saipin Chutima, the owners of Lotus of Siam (953 E. Sahara Ave., Suite A5), have pulled out of their partnership with the entrepreneur who opened a second Lotus in New York City. Citing aesthetic differences and health reasons, the family will resume devoting their full-time energies to their Las Vegas outpost. The Apple, let’s face it, is a tough mistress. Read more »
Diner’s Notebook
Uncork’d reflections, and Munchbar magic
May 20th, 2010
My body is still recovering from the four-day Vegas Uncork’d, sponsored by Bon Appetit. The fourth annual event kicked off with a photo shoot at Mix with several of the world’s greatest chefs, including Guy Savoy, Joël Robuchon, Alain Ducasse and Pierre Gagnaire, plus a coterie of American, Spanish, Italian and Asian superstars. Mayor Oscar Goodman, ever present, stood steadfast in the group’s center. Read more »
The Latest
Pop the Cork
May 6th, 2010
A bigger, bolder Vegas Uncork’d returns May 6-9, overtaking not only Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay, Wynn, Encore and MGM Grand, but three new resorts this year: the Venetian, the Palazzo and Bellagio. Read more »
Diner’s Notebook
Don’t miss Uncorked, First Food’s big wiener and a true Vegas classic
April 29th, 2010
Food events are one of the real perks of living in Vegas. If you haven’t already done so, you only have a few more days to start planning a strategy for what is undoubtedly the premier foodie event in this city, if not the Western world: Vegas Uncorked, sponsored by Bon Appetit. The festival takes place May 6-9, with the signature event being a “Grand Tasting” ($175) on May 7 at the Garden of the Gods in Caesars Palace. Read more »
