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HEIDI KNAPP RINELLA
e-mail: HRinella@reviewjournal.com

Heidi reviews restaurants on Fridays and writes Taste of the Town, which appears Wednesdays.

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• Taste of the Town columns

Restaurant Reviews - 2007

Jul 20: Red Flag: Russian restaurant Red Square has good enough food but lacks authenticity
Jul 13: Not Garden-Variety: Filipino restaurant turns out to be a lucky pick with good food at fair price
Jul 06: Hidden Treasure: Uncrowded (for now) Sushiwa making sushi more accessible
Jun 29: Canal Street at The Orleans offers a steakhouse the rest of us can afford
Jun 22: There's magic in the kitchen at Boulder City's The Bistro
Jun 15: Isla is one island where the seafood isn't bonita
Jun 08: Nina offers pan-Asian variety of raw, cooked food to drop in your pot
Jun 01: WAITING GAME: Difficulty getting in and out at Rao's taints dining experience
May 25: Dining Al Fresco: Vintner Grill shows talent for seafood in lovely outdoor setting
May 18: No Soup For You: Rising Sun delivers with main dishes, but soup, salad never materialize
May 11: Fresh Flavor: Royal Persis' Iranian/Mediterranean food pleasing to the palate
May 04: Classic and Innovative: Carmel Room at Rampart Casino successfully blends Old Vegas with new
Apr 27: Muy Bueno: Yummy garlic shrimp swim to the rescue of bland beginning at Casa Don Juan
Apr 20: Inspired Dining: Varied menu at Maize displays its mission to innovate
Apr 13: Don't Screw It Up: Le Provençal at Paris Las Vegas is a stroke of genius; please keep it that way
Apr 06: Something's Fishy: Kitchen problems leave bad aftertaste at Gordon Biersch
Mar 30: Ethnic Authenticity: Shanghai Restaurant stays true to tasty, affordable Chinese roots
Mar 23: Dining to a T: With exceptional food and service, Morton's earns the 'The' in 'The Steakhouse'
Mar 16: Aww, Shucks: Ill-informed waiter proved an obstacle to ordering Half Shell's namesake dish
Mar 09: Strike Up the Bland: El Patron's dishes were either overcooked or underspiced
Mar 02: A Real Find: With its lack of pretension, Pinot Brasserie is a breath of fresh air
Feb 23: Eggs-tra Effort: At Egg Works, the cooks are full of innovation
Feb 16: Comfort Food: After a bad day at work, Bella Luna Italian Grill hit the spot
Feb 09: Focus Isn't on Food: With dishes as cold as its name implies, Ice House Lounge should consider dropping meals
Feb 02: When in Roma: Roma Deli & Restaurant recalls the best parts of traditional Italian trattorias
Jan 26: 'Cue the Spotlight: T.C.'s Rib Crib just may have the valley's best barbecue
Jan 19: The Sky's the Limit: A recent meal at T-Bones Chophouse was good, but not $250 good
Jan 12: Times Have Changed: Old family recipes such as those at Lorenzo's Italian Bistro sometimes need updating
Jan 05: Blurring the Lines: Promising Greek Bistro part of wave of pan-mediterranean restaurants

Final Restaurant Reviews - 2006
Dec 29: All Riled Up: Everyone from readers to the restaurantŐs servers are excited about Jimmy's Cafe
Dec 22: Charm Never Gets Old: Auld Dubliner, part of the Irish pub trend, is never less than cozy
Dec 15: Alex Stratta Brings It: Chef's eponymous restaurant at Wynn Las Vegas doesn't disappoint
Dec 08: Mezze Mania: With its little dishes, Khoury's Mediterranean rises above the rabble


Taste of the Town - 2007
Jul 25: Food sleuths help out
Jul 18: Requests send readers on food expedition
Jul 11: Readers weigh in on smoked mozzarella
Jul 4: Readers find raspberry applesauce
Jun 27: Readers uncover brick chili, tamales
Jun 20: Costco the place for ravioli
Jun 13: Chocolate sauce finally uncovered
Jun 06: Finding cookies a snap for readers
May 30: Get a taste of the islands at Longs Drugs
May 23: Marketplace features international fare
May 16: Readers find the rind
May 09: Readers uncover Arnold Palmer Lite
May 02: Local deli offers pierogies
Apr 25: Readers sniff out fish salads
Apr 18: Careful search uncovers Clark Bars
Apr 18: Readers hip to finding cool drinks
Apr 04: Reader suggests store for British products
Mar 28: Shriners offering sweet onions
Mar 21: Readers on the hunt for several items
Mar 14: Soda bread available for St. Pat's
Mar 07: Readers offer pasta suggestions
Feb 28: Canada Dry Diet Soda onthe way
Feb 21: It's easy to whip up some beignets
Feb 14: Buffalo meat spotted at various stores
Feb 07: Readers in the know on where to find cookies
Jan 31: Readers uncover red-pepper paste
Jan 24: Readers find black rice
Jan 17: Readers have line on best catfish
Jan 10: Best source for sauce is online
Jan 03: Macaroon base comes from Germany

Final Taste of the Town - 2006
Dec 27: Readers hungry to find favorites
Dec 20: Readers know their steak and eggs
Dec 13: Readers hot on sandwich's trail
Dec 06: Readers find substitute for candy

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Books by Heidi

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Personal Favorites: The Chefs of Las Vegas

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