Javier’s at Aria serving up Mexican comfort food

Somewhere, I am confident, it’s written that every Las Vegas casino of any size has to have a steakhouse, an Italian restaurant and a Mexican restaurant. Slots? Certainly. Table games? Probably. Keno? Maybe not. Those three restaurants, though? They’re a lock, because they represent the most popular restaurant genres in the country.

Cafe Latte opens two locations downtown

Cafe Latte has opened two locations in downtown Las Vegas, inside the Plaza at 1 S. Main St. and on the first floor of the Molasky Corporate Center at 100 N. City Parkway. They serve Illy coffee, plus smoothies, shakes, to-go lunch items and bakery items. Hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily at the Plaza (call 386-2232) and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays at the Molasky center (call 629-3400). Visit www.CafeLatteLasVegas.com. …

Dining Guide: Mexican

Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Mexican restaurants this week. Restaurants are rated on a letter-grade scale, from A to F. Opinions by R-J critic Heidi Knapp Rinella (H.K.R.) are indicated by initials. Price symbols are based on the cost of an average entree: $ = entrees less than $10; $$ = entrees from $10 to $20; $$$ = entrees from $20 to $30; and $$$$ = entrees more than $30.

On the Menu: Peanuts

Peanut slaw

Rebecca & Fiona not afraid to speak mind on politics

Rock musicians like to make political statements. You’ve got Bruce Springsteen on the left, and Ted Nugent on the right. But no one in electronic dance music mixes politics with music.

Gareth Emery spinning at Marquee

It’s the calm before the storm in clubs on the Strip. The coming storm will be the spring reopening of dayclubs, plus the launching of a few new clubs.

Boxer’s stress relief goes to pot

Attitudes toward marijuana use have changed dramatically over the years throughout America.

Arizona poised to disappoint in March

Writing off a talented team with a good coach is a foolish thing to do in February, and the same is true in the first week of March. So this is not the time to pen an obituary for Arizona, because Sean Miller can coach and he’s working with talent.

CeeLo lights fire behind ‘Loberace’

CeeLo Green’s flaming-piano act during his truck ride down Las Vegas Boulevard was so hot, no one was taking chances.

Fixing a bad law

Do any of our lawmakers in Carson City — even a bill’s sponsor — actually read the final version of a proposed statute before they vote on it? After all, those little words on paper can lead to Nevadans being hauled into court, even losing their freedom.

Campaign cash

Some bills are solutions in search of problems. Senate Bill 194 is among them.

Ford Country site of child safety event

Ford Country is teaming with the Keeping Kids Safe Project by S.I.P. (Safety in Prints) Kids, a national child safety organization, to present a child safety fair today and Saturday.

Mercedes-Benz of Henderson honored

Mercedes-Benz of Henderson recently received Mercedes-Benz’s prestigious Best of the Best Dealer Recognition Award for its performance in 2012. The dealership received the award for its success as an independent dealer that routinely exceeds the expectations of Mercedes-Benz owners.

Gaudin recognizes business partner

Brad Cambridge, general sales manager of Gaudin Ford, recently honored Andrea Lopez of Ford Motor Credit Co., for her 15 years of service. Lopez was a guest speaker at the dealership’s weekly sales meeting.

Top exec Estay now leads Centennial Buick GMC

Veteran automobile executive Alex Estay has returned to Las Vegas as the general manager of Centennial Buick GMC and Centennial Mazda.

Planet manager loves Hyundai quality

After punching a time clock for many years, Jesse Edwards said he now enjoys more freedom and unlimited opportunities in the car business. A native of Detroit, Edwards said he loves working in an industry that allows its workers a level of independence.

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