TASTE OF THE TOWN:
It's easy to whip up some beignets
Even though Commander's Palace has closed its Las Vegas location (hopefully temporarily) Donna Meers won't have to forgo fresh beignets, readers say.
"She can find beignet mix at Villege Meat & Wines, 5025 S. Eastern Ave.," wrote Ethel Dubuc. "Just bought some last week -- made them, ate them and thought I was back in New Orleans for a moment. Well, not exactly."
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Becky Wright and Pam Tette said the mix is available at Cost Plus World Market, which has three locations in the valley. Wright added that Cost Plus also carries Louisiana chicory coffee.
Wright and Dale Lynn also suggested www.cafedumonde.com (or call 800-772-2927). And Joanne Quarz suggested www.neworleansshowcase.com. ...
For Joan Lawson, Tiffany Schmier e-mailed that Stewart's Diet Orange Cream Soda is available at Sunflower Farmer's Market at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave.; there's another Sunflower at 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd.
And John "The Big Kahuna" Taylor suggested Kmart at 4500 N. Rancho Drive. ...
More on buffalo burgers: "The Lodge at Mount Charleston has the best buffalo burgers that I have ever eaten," e-mailed Eric Blum.
Jo Ann Desabilla and Greg Diktakis recommended the buffalo burgers at the Decatur Drug Restaurant, 544 S. Decatur Blvd.
A.J. Maimbourg recommended the "great" version at the Triple Play Lounge, 1875 S. Decatur Blvd.
And Karin Gavin wrote to recommend the bison burger served at Ruby Tuesday, 1220 N. Town Center Drive, suggesting that it be ordered "medium" to avoid a dry burger. There's another Ruby Tuesday at 855 W. Craig Road. ...
More on citric-acid crystals: Blum noted that the crystals -- also called sour salt and marketed under the Rokeach brand -- are available at Albertsons stores, usually in the kosher-foods section.
M.C. Mills, who also uses the Rokeach brand, e-mailed, "I use it for salad dressings, on broiled/baked fish or on anything that calls for lemon juice."
And Jenette Wynn said citric-acid crystals are sold in packages and larger bulk sizes at L.A. Price Market, 4972 S. Maryland Parkway. "They have amazing spice prices!" she added. ...
More on Stella d'Oro anisette toast: "You may also find them at LaDuca's NY Italian Deli," 72 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, e-mailed Jean LaDuca, adding that the store also carries pastina, a frequent reader request. ...
More on chicken and dumplings: Guy Roark recommended the Cracker Barrel chain, which has restaurants in Kingman, Ariz., and St. George, Utah. "Worth the drive," he said. ...
Reader requests: Bill Kramer would like to find bucatini or perciatelli. ...
Ramona McGill is looking for fresh green raw peanuts and Tom's barbecued potato chips in large bags. ...
Gene Landis is looking for Italian water ices and Chicago-style roast beef sandwiches on fresh rolls. ...
Bob Bagne would like to find Canada Dry Diet Soda, preferably in North Las Vegas and preferably in cans. ...
And Tom Linder is looking for Wishbone Western Salad Dressing. ...
Readers?
Submit information to Heidi Knapp Rinella, Review-Journal, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070. You also can send faxes to 383-4676 or e-mail her at hrinella@reviewjournal.com. Include your first and last names, and if e-mailing, put "Taste of the Town" in the subject line.
