Sardines plentiful in valley

It appears we have plenty of sardine lovers in Las Vegas, because several people responded to Pat Moore, who’s looking for canned sardines in tomato sauce.

Monotonous pacing smothers ‘Goat’ comedy

The College of Southern Nevada’s “The Goat or Who is Sylvia?” is a reminder that certain characters need to be played by actors who appear to be of a certain age.

RESTAURANT REPORT

Carmines Little Italy/Instant Replay restaurant, 2940 S. Durango Drive, received 29 demerits April 9. Violations included dirty ice cream prep area. GRADE: C

Some neighborhood restaurants thrive despite poor economy

One morning last week, Tim Coppick perched on a saddle-colored stool at the wood-grain counter at the Omelet House at 316 N. Boulder Highway in Henderson and ordered coffee and toast. About 24 hours later and 20 miles across town, Kathy Dougherty and Pete Rouches — “We’re married but he wouldn’t change his name” — settled into a bright-orange booth at the Sunshine Cafe at 1581 N. Decatur Blvd. and soon were tucking into a ham and cheese omelet and a Spanish omelet, respectively.

Fat Tommy’s promises back-to-basics barbecue

No-frills, inexpensive barbecue that tastes good: That’s what Gary Kostka had in mind when he opened Fat Tommy’s BBQ, 6475 W. Charleston Blvd., in February.

McCarran flier count slips in March

The number of passengers flying to and from Las Vegas fell 11.8 percent in March to about 3.6 million, figures published Tuesday show. The decrease represents nearly 244,000 fewer people arriving at McCarran International Airport for the month, more than the entire population of Henderson.

LV Sands, Wynn alter credit pacts

Casino operators Las Vegas Sands Corp. and Wynn Resorts Ltd. recently took steps to amend how the companies borrow money from their credit facilities.

IN BRIEF

WASHINGTON

Failed Great Basin Bank said to have rejected several bids

About a year ago, Las Vegas lawyer Jason Awad and others formerly associated with Business Bank of Nevada met secretly with Great Basin Bank CEO Terry Sullivan to discuss buying the Elko-based bank.

Card check debate thrives

The Employee Free Choice Act has lost several key congressional advocates, but Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., refuses to get complacent.

Forbearance deals give casinos, creditors time

The recession was supposed to have sent several debt-heavy gaming companies that have been teetering on the edge of bankruptcy over that cliff by now.

Revenue, earnings increase in quarter for WMS Industries

Resurgent slot machine maker WMS Industries recorded increases in both revenues and earnings in its third quarter despite the economic downturn that has zapped sales by gaming equipment rivals.

Industrial vacancy in Las Vegas at seven-year high

Every sector of commercial real estate in Las Vegas is suffering — including the industrial market, once thought to be somewhat invincible as national companies looked to establish big-box distribution and warehouse centers in the valley.

April 22 Track Summaries

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