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Mascot head one of Drai’s production coordinator’s many hats

Aaron Gillam started going to clubs in his hometown of Youngstown, Ohio, as a teen. He enjoyed the atmosphere and being the center of attention on the dance floor, and he knew early on that he wanted to make a career of out his passion for dancing.

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Poke Heaven near UNLV part of growing dining trend

Two former managers at Aloha Kitchen near UNLV didn’t have to travel far to open their first restaurant, Poke Heaven. In fact, their new venture is in the same shopping center.

Las Vegas’ Mundo at Mingo aims to offer best of two eateries

Mundo at Mingo owner Mingo Collaso at one point had his plate full operating Mundo, an upscale Latin food restaurant at World Market Center, and Mingo, a bar with American comfort food in the Arts District.

Russian Cafe Mayakovsky near UNLV warms up on weekends

Visit Cafe Mayakovsky on a Saturday night and you might walk into the middle of someone’s birthday party, a holiday celebration or even an English-Russian dual-language comedy event, the latter of which the restaurant hosted in late December.

Location, quality, late hours fuel Nacho Daddy’s success

Good-looking employees wearing matching T-shirts. High-traffic locales. An easy-to-remember name. Multiple televisions tuned to sports and a full bar with some memorable concoctions, including one featuring a scorpion.