Who says Old Vegas is dead? A query from Glen and Linda Stewart for reader suggestions for steak-and-egg breakfasts brought a strong response.

"For good steak and eggs, try The Bootlegger (7700 Las Vegas Blvd. South) for breakfast," e-mailed Mary Anne Taglia. "The bistecca and eggs are served with home fries and Italian toast."

Barry Hauptman e-mailed to say he loves the steak and eggs at Arizona Charlie's at 740 S. Decatur Blvd.; there's another Arizona Charlie's at 4575 Boulder Highway.

"The best steak-and-egg breakfast can be found at The Vegas Diner at 6840 W. Sahara Ave.," e-mailed Janet Berger.

"The Village Pubs have a New York steak, two eggs, toast, potatoes for $3.99," e-mailed Michele Bonelli. "Wonderful, very good food."

Mike Chavez of Village Pubs e-mailed to say the $3.99 steak special is available at all locations from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. weekdays and 11 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. "It is posted on our daily specials board at all locations and not on our menu," Chavez said. ...

For Caryn Crotty, who is looking for hard Christmas candy, Chet Rankin e-mailed to say he found it at the Dollar Store on Riverside Road in Mesquite. "Some are filled and very tasty," he said.

And Jane Pampalone suggested Vermont Country Store, at www.vermont countrystore.com or (802) 362-8470, adding: "They have everything! These people are the best." ...

For Marge Hammel, Sharon Baldwin e-mailed that she gets the casings for Swedish potato sausage at Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave. ...

For Dolores Szczepanski, who is looking for figs in a jar with syrup, Ethel Dubuc suggested the Mediterranean Market, 6020 Spring Mountain Road. "She will enjoy them very much, plus all their other goodies," Dubuc wrote. "I went wild." ...

For Faith Hartman, who is looking for a local source for Thuringer sausage, Ruth Groth wrote to say it's available at Smith's Food & Drug at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. and 4440 N. Rancho Drive. ...

For lovers of old-time candy, Robb Penton e-mailed to say that while the Marathon Bar is no longer made, a "very good replacement" by Cadbury called Curly Wurly is available at British Foods, 3375 S. Decatur Blvd. ...

"For John Hillbrook, who is looking for locally baked crumb cakes, look no further," e-mailed Marie Villareale. "Great Buns Bakery at both locations -- 3270 E. Tropicana Ave. and 8320 W. Sahara Ave. -- bakes both cherry and apple crumb coffeecakes fresh daily. They're absolutely delicious."...

For Doug Goodwin, who is looking for boxes of NoneSuch Condensed Mincemeat Mix, Shirley Rowland wrote that she got it from the company by calling (888) 656-3245. You also can visit www.eaglenonesuch.com. ...

Arlyne Sullivan is looking for Marzetti's Slaw Dressing, which she used to get at Smith's. ...

Philip Potashner is looking for Lactaid American cheese or cottage cheese. ...

And Bonnie Ross is looking for Tone's Cheese Sauce Mix, which she used to get at Sam's Club.

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