Leticia’s Mexican Cocina

“Your food will not be made with any canned meats (or) sauces or yellow cheese.” Well, hallelujah.

Palminteri’s one-man show impresses on return visit to Vegas

Chazz Palminteri’s “A Bronx Tale” proved to be in great shape following the opening of its return engagement last week at The Venetian. The one-man drama, which plays through Sunday, chronicles a boy’s adventures growing up on the streets of the Bronx. An earnest but poor father and a well-to-do mob boss battle for the kid’s loyalty. Don’t let the “one-man show” tag fool you. Palminteri’s versatility makes you feel there’s a stage full of characters, and the detailed set and sound effects give you the feeling of being there. The show was critically acclaimed when it first visited Vegas in October, but the real question was, would it sell on the Strip? A return engagement suggests someone must be happy with the receipts. …

MOVIES

opening this week

‘Iron Man 2’

It’s always a kick watching Robert Downey Jr. If only all Robert Downey Jr. movies were as dependably entertaining as their quirky, irresistibly smirky star.

Hog tied

Las Vegas, firefighters union appear close to new labor deal

The Las Vegas firefighters union and the city appear close to a deal on a new labor contract, which would put an end to months of wrangling at a time when the city is struggling with budget deficits.

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