Heidi Knapp Rinella
RJ food critic Heidi Rinella takes you inside your favorite Vegas eateries and let's you know what's worth the bite. Hungry for more? Head to bestoflasvegas.com for all of your foodie needs
Heidi Knapp Rinella, Diva of Dining
My favorite restaurants in Las Vegas? That varies greatly, not only from year to year but from day to day, as I continually discover new spots and re-examine venerable ones.
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Banh mi get off to a good start because the bread used to make them — especially as they’re made at Hue Thai, on Spring Mountain Road in Las Vegas — is the perfect launching pad.
The kitchen staff at Giada’s Italian Cucina in Henderson are so skilled, they can even make escarole taste good.
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