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Former Spago Las Vegas chef Eric Klein now catering to the stars in LA

Eric Klein is settling into his new life in L.A., even if Las Vegas is still technically his home. Klein is former executive chef at Spago, Wolfgang Puck’s local flagship restaurant. Three months into his new job, Klein is managing Puck’s Los Angeles-based catering division, running his celebrity chef boss’ most star-studded activities.

Medical professionals take to the kitchen to help patients eat healthy

Teaching patients about food — what to eat, how to cook it, how to tweak what they’re already eating to make it a bit healthier — isn’t something most physicians are trained to do. But a lesson on the Mediterranean diet and a little time in the kitchen during a workshop in Las Vegas, prepared them to answer patient questions about diet.

 
Food pantry program goes digital

One of Las Vegas’ latest food-related digital advances is a world away from the fancy restaurants on the Strip, and it’s already making a world of difference for those using it.

Now you can order food through Facebook

Facebook Inc. said users in the United States would be able to order food through the Facebook pages of restaurants starting on Wednesday as part of its efforts to connect users and businesses.

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Cupkates offers Las Vegas youths chance to make creations in baking camp

In July, Cupkate’s four-day Summer Baking Kamps were held to allow those ages 4 or older to learn the inner workings of a bakery. The bakery at Tivoli Village held the two-hour classes to give youths the chance to create their own cupcakes and recipe books.

Adding local flavor to restaurant scene challenges Nicole Brisson

In this week’s Vegas Voices Q&A, Nicole Brisson discusses her new role as culinary director at B&B Hospitality Group, which takes her out of the day-to-day work of the kitchen in favor of a broader view of how the restaurants approach food.

Shaved snow starts to stick in Las Vegas

The Taiwanese dessert consists of thin, creamy, frozen ribbons shaved off a round block, then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk or chocolate sauce and topped with options such as mochi, red bean, fresh fruit or cereal.

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