Brett Runion is a programmer for a gaming company. But his roots are in Iowa, and two years ago he traveled there to take a look at his grandparents’ old farmhouse. He had read his grandfather’s biography and learned a lot about the life of a farmer, impressed with “how hard they worked.”
Wild, an offshoot of Miki Agrawal’s New York restaurant of the same name, opened in September and will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday. The “farm-friendly” restaurant and juice bar is at the Ogden high-rise residential building in downtown Las Vegas.
Egg foo young might not be an authentic ethnic Chinese dish, but if well made, it can be pretty satisfying, with its crispy exterior, light interior and crunch from the vegetables used. And fellow Taste of the Town readers have suggestions for Gail Simon, who’s looking for the best.
Shane DeMille, a dietitian at University Medical Center, has been a registered dietitian for 15 years. In that time, he hasn’t seen much change in the dietary guidelines for reducing the risk of heart disease.
Dave Berry, a Maine native who’s looking for B&M Baked Beans in a jar — which he says are smaller than their canned counterparts and have a more pronounced molasses flavor — has a kindred spirit in Rob Lindley, who emailed that the beans are “an old family favorite for decades.” Lindley and Richard Schilhavy reported that they’re available at the commissary at Nellis Air Force Base, but for those who don’t have commissary privileges, Ann Brown faxed that they’re also available at Glazier’s Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road. …
Found in the “corner” of Spain, which is right above Portugal, Rias Baixas is famous for its dry aromatic white wines, of which the albarino naturally is the king.
With Valentine’s Day on a Friday this year, it promises to be a busy weekend for Las Vegas restaurants. Here’s a listing of their special menus.
If, this Valentine’s Day, you’re hoping to feel the earth move, you probably don’t want it to start with a rumble.
Pin-Up Pizza opened late last month at Planet Hollywood, next to Pink’s along the Strip. It can be entered from the street or from inside the casino, and patio seating is available on the Strip.
You can’t go far without running into a liquor store in Las Vegas. Here are some of the best in the valley.
He spent more than a dozen years running some of the best restaurants on the Strip, beginning with his five-star Renoir at The Mirage and ending with his Michelin two-star Alex at Wynn Las Vegas.
Bobby’s Burger Palace, from star chef Bobby Flay, opened last week in the CityCenter complex.
These are the first few days of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar and to celebrate, I found the perfect wine.
