Gov. Steve Sisolak’s announcement loosening restrictions on certain businesses next week provides some relief to local bars and restaurants, although not as much as many were anticipating.
Food
Luke Palladino, former chef at Wynn Resorts’ Sinatra, launches cooking video series to aid families affected by coronavirus.
Valencian Gold in the western valley aims to become neighborhood hangout with expanded menu, adult beverages.
Crispy fried comfort food can come with sides, be served atop a waffle or have some ethnic influence.
Other to-do list items: ‘Nutcracker’ at Smith Center, an ’80s holiday party at brewery and safety forum at Mob Museum.
Red Rock Casino Resort has confirmed Jan. 25 as the opening date for its new Blue Ribbon restaurant. And despite early reports to the contrary, it will be called Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar Grill.
Andre’s Bistro Bar, 6115 S. Fort Apache Road, surprised fans when a sign was posted on its door Monday saying it had “Closed for Remodel.”
Thomas Keller and Daniel Boulud will be in town Wednesday to oversee the Ment’or Young Chef and Commis Competition at UNLV.
Shaquille O’Neal has revealed the full menu for his new restaurant Big Chicken, which is set to open at 4480 Paradise Roadnear the Hard Rock Hotel on Oct. 23.
Vegas Voices is a weekly series highlighting notable Las Vegans.
Esther’s Kitchen chef/owner James Trees is reaching out on National Ice Cream Day, which is Sunday, for help planning the menu at his upcoming Tivoli Village restaurant.
SkinnyFats marked its fifth anniversary on Sunday, with plenty to celebrate. Owner and founder Reed Slobusky is preparing to take the concept into Utah and Texas.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, and in honor of the Light It Up Blue campaign, venues throughout The Cromwell have created blue items that will benefit Autism Speaks. The Light It Up Blue cocktail is available at its bar Bound through the end of the month, with 10 percent of the proceeds going to the cause.
Longtime local favorite Paymon’s Mediterranean Cafe and Hookah Lounge — whose flagship location near the UNLV campus was one of the first restaurants of its kind in Las Vegas — has announced a third spot.