Taste of the Town readers locate hard-to-find foods in Las Vegas
Sep. 12, 2018
Margaret Sazar is looking for lemon pie filling in a can, which she used to get at Smith’s. And sure enough, fellow Taste of the Town readers have found it. Ann Brown spotted it at the Walmart Supercenter at 5200 S. Fort Apache Drive and Lovina Rebman suggested 99 Cents Only stores, adding, “the one in Boulder City has lemon, apple, chocolate and more and you can’t beat the price. Quality is good.”
For Vern Padgett, who’s looking for fresh angel-hair pasta, Brown suggested The Pasta Shop Ristorante & Art Gallery at 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, and Jan Visser recommended Siena Deli at 9500 W. Sahara Ave.
More on pimento cheese: W.D. Davenport Jr., who doesn’t like the Price’s brand sold in local stores, suggests combining a half-pound each of sharp and medium cheddar with three jars of pimentos, drained and chopped, and mayonnaise, salt and pepper until it’s the desired consistency and flavor.
Foodie news: The Farmers and Makers Market has returned to Tivoli Village, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
More reader requests
Davenport is looking for fried green tomatoes from a restaurant other than Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que, and fresh green tomatoes. He’s also looking for a local restaurant that serves turtle soup.
Betty Smith is looking for Juanita’s Tortilla Chips, preferably in the Henderson area.
Dean Bucceri is looking for Sabrett natural-casing hot dogs in any size.
Jeff Chadwell is looking for a local source for Hydrox cookies.
Sheila Figarsky is looking for Friendship brand farmer cheese.
And Richard Buhler is looking for a local source for dried soybeans.
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Sep. 5, 2018
Two readers have found Colorado peaches for Michael Siegmund, but anybody who wants them will need to hurry.
Beth Peterson and Loretta Eichelberger both recommended Frei Family Farm in Santa Clara, Utah, near St. George. “We just made our annual trip … to buy peaches, which are available now, and also loaded up on tomatoes, cantaloupe, corn and apples,” Peterson said. The farm’s website is freifamilyfarm.com. I’d suggest calling 435-673-3835 to confirm availability before making the two-hour drive, because these things can disappear quickly.
Speaking of fresh produce: The farmers market at The District at Green Valley Ranch in Henderson has returned, from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursdays from this week through Nov. 29. For a list of other local markets, check Arts & Leisure in Friday’s Neon.
For Carol Fahler, who’s looking for Mrs. T’s mini-pierogies, CeCi Schreiber recommended The Kosher Experience at Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd.
For Danny Calico, who’s looking for U-Bet chocolate flavored syrup, Schreiber and Ann Brown recommended The Kosher Experience as well.
More reader requests
Nanette Shahbaz is looking for the authentic bread and gravy for making Italian beef sandwiches.
Lana Reich is looking for Pop & Cook frozen cubed herbs, in garlic, basil and ginger, which she used to find at Walmart and Vons.
Brad Tyler is looking for a local source for Heinz Premium Horseradish Sauce.
Janet Oberlander is looking for Hawaiian Hula Papaya Seed Dressing, which she used to get in bottles at the International Marketplace, or the packet mix.
And Mary Novotni is looking for bakeries that make wedding cakes, other than Freed’s Bakery.
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Aug. 29, 2018
Like a lot of other Southern foods, pimento cheese can be tough to find in Southern Nevada, but two readers have suggestions for Jill Peterson, who’s been looking for it. Paula Reber said she purchased it at the Walmart Family Market at 5850 W. Craig Road, and Ann Brown said it’s available at Sprouts Farmers Market.
Also for Peterson, who’s looking for a bakery that sells gluten-free products, Jan Calvert, owner of Senza Gluten-Free Bakery at 9640 W. Tropicana Ave., said she’d be happy to help out with whatever Peterson needs. And Brown suggested Sprouts.
For Mike Hansen, who’s looking for ring bologna, Tim Clark reported finding it in the deli at the Sprouts at 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd.
For David Wilgar, Jan Visser said halibut fish and chips is available at the Big Sur Oyster Bar at the South Point.
And for Peggy Luerssen, Cathy Bourne said she spotted Stouffer’s Seasoning Wraps at the Walmart in Pahrump.
More on fried chicken livers: CeCi Schreiber said they’re available on Thursday nights at the Rampart Buffet at the Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin.
More reader requests
Michael Siegmund is looking for Colorado peaches.
Larry Hrynchuk is looking for dry-curd cottage cheese.
Barbara Licht-Hijar is looking for Vermont Maid Syrup, which she used to get at Smith’s.
And Fran Ernest is looking for Skippy Roasted Honey Nut Creamy Peanut Butter and Dennison’s No Beans Chili con Carne, both of which she used to get at Glazier’s.
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Aug. 22. 2018
Mike Mas is looking for tender fried chicken livers at a restaurant other than Cracker Barrel, and as usual, Taste of the Town readers have suggestions.
Tom Busse said the best liver is served at Jerry’s Favorite Coffee Shop at Jerry’s Nugget. Marcie Yarnall said that at Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken in Downtown Summerlin (and at the Grand Bazaar Shops on the Strip) they’re served with caramelized onions. Ann Brown also recommended Blue Ribbon, as well as Sunny’s Chicken & Fish at 865 N. Lamb Blvd. and Bob Taylor’s Ranch House at 6250 Rio Vista St. Jackie Bauer said they’re available as a special every Thursday at Ichabod’s Lounge at 3300 E. Flamingo Road. And Donna Andress suggested Golden Corral, which has outlets at 1455 S. Lamb Blvd. and 1445 W. Sunset Road in Henderson.
For Bob Elsasser, who’s looking for Lan Chi Chili Paste with garlic, Susan Montague said it’s available from various online sources, at a range of prices.
For Lillian Czuba, Eric Yaillen said Dietz & Watson hot dogs are available at Albertsons at 8410 Farm Road.
More on Hebrew National Salami: Yaillen said the whole chubs aren’t available at all Costco locations.
More reader requests
Mary Elway is looking for the boxes of frozen ravioli she used to get at Glazier’s.
Nancy Karn is looking for pickled asparagus spears.
Vickie Rossin is looking for a local restaurant that makes Dutch pancakes.
David Wilgar is looking for fish and chips made with halibut.
And David Whalen is looking for Villa brand hot Louisiana sausage, which he used to get at Walmart at 4505 W. Charleston Blvd. and has occasionally found at Walmart at 6151 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
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Aug. 15, 2018
Today brings good news for Ira Razon of Lompoc, California. He’s looking for a Southern Nevada source for the Hebrew National whole 12-ounce beef salamis he’s been sending his mom, who used to get them at Smith’s and Albertsons. Van and Karen Bohrer emailed that that size is available at Smart & Final. And the Bohrers and Steve Vinik said 16-ounce logs are available at Costco.
And for Joan McMaken, who’s looking for a local source for the Casper’s Hot Dogs she used to get at Costco, the Bohrers said the only alternative is sparsausage.com (510-614-8100), or stores in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Attention chileheads: It’s Hatch chile season, and Sprouts Farmers Market will be roasting them at three of its local stores from Saturday through Sept. 1. Roasting hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, while supplies last. They’ll be roasted at the Sprouts stores at 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd., 7530 W. Lake Mead Blvd. and 635 S. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson. Sprouts also has announced that its new store at 1140 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. will open at 7 a.m. Aug. 22, with 20 percent off the initial total purchase for the first 200 shoppers, plus muffin and coffee samples for everybody in line (expected to start at 6 a.m.) and more.
More reader requests
John Garber is looking for Grillin’ Pickles.
Maureen Clarkin is looking for Krusteaz frozen waffles, which she used to get at Smith’s.
Lillian Czuba is looking for Dietz & Watson hot dogs, which she used to get at Vons.
And Margaret Sazar is looking for lemon pie filling in a can, which she used to get at Smith’s.
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Aug. 8, 2018
Mady Shapiro is looking for a very specific item, and Taste of the Town readers managed to spot it. Barbara Metzger and CeCi Schreiber said she can find Gold’s Prepared Horseradish and Beets (as well as Gold’s regular horseradish) in the Kosher Experience section at Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. And, just in case she’s willing to try an alternative, Danielle Hook, who works at Albertsons at 4800 Blue Diamond Road, said the store carries Silver Spring brand beet horseradish.
For Bill Chavera, Ron Lutz at The Butcher Block said he can order monkfish at any time. The Butcher Block has three stores in the valley.
For Noel Newman, who’s looking for a store that carries lamb riblets, for use in making spaghetti sauce, Tony Costanza reported finding them at the Walmart Supercenter at 5198 Boulder Highway.
For Shannon Merrill, who’s looking for a local source for Tony Roma’s barbecue sauce, Billy Bates reported finding it — and sometimes Tony Roma’s ribs — at the same Walmart Supercenter.
And for Marti Munns, Lisa Armstrong said Silva products, including regular and hot linguica, are available at Winco at 6101 N. Decatur Blvd.; there’s another Winco at 80 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson.
More reader requests
Bates is looking for a local source for breaded Rocky Mountain oysters.
Doug Pushard is looking for fish stock.
Vern Padgett is looking for fresh angel hair pasta.
Bob Mikeworth is looking for krumkake cones, “for stuffing with Christmas goodness.”
Peggy Luerssen is looking for the Stouffer’s Seasoning Wraps she’s seen on TV.
And Deborah Sizemore asks,” Are we ever going to see Bob Evans Sausage in Las Vegas again?” Albertsons carried it, but stopped.
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Aug. 1, 2018
Dolly Terrien is looking for canned tiny shrimp, which she uses to make shrimp salad, and readers have found a few sources.
Ann Brown said Chicken of the Sea brand is available at the Walmart Supercenter at 5200 S. Fort Apache Road. Cheryl Paychl found it at Target at 9725 S. Eastern Ave., and Joyce Plumer found it at Winco at 80 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson; there’s another Winco at 6101 N. Decatur Blvd.
For Sharon Lowenstein, who’s looking for restaurants that serve duck a l’orange or similar dishes, Mike Mas said it’s the Tuesday night special at Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas. He added that Todd’s Unique at 4350 E. Sunset Road serves duck breast with pomegranate red wine sauce, and Hearthstone at Red Rock Resort serves crispy duck and waffles.
More reader requests
Mas is looking for tender fried chicken livers at a restaurant other than Cracker Barrel.
Steve Vinik and friends are looking for Hebrew National knockwurst, which they used to get at Glazier’s and Albertsons.
Jill Peterson is looking for pimento cheese and a bakery that sells gluten-free products, preferably in the north central or northwest part of the valley.
Ira Razon of Lompoc, California, who’s been sending his mom in Las Vegas Hebrew National whole 12-ounce beef salamis, is looking for a local source. She used to get them at Smith’s and Albertsons.
Marinus Baadsgaard is looking for a local restaurant that serves fresh scones and sausage gravy over hash browns for breakfast.
And Jae Markham is wondering whether readers know if the owners of Chinese Express II, which used to be at Palace Station (and which Markham said served the best duck the family ever had) have opened elsewhere.
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July 25, 2018
I understand why Keith Hunsaker is looking for rhubarb pie without strawberries, because the herbaceous plant has a delectably tart flavor that deserves its own showcase. And his fellow Taste of the Town readers know where he can find it.
Ann Brown, Diane Lui and Judy Baker said rhubarb pie is available at Marie Callender’s, which has three locations in the valley. Lui said it’s also available at Southwest Diner at 761 Nevada Highway in Boulder City.
For Helene Lonick of Mesquite, who’s looking for Chris & Pitts’ barbecue sauce, Mary Bustos reported spotting it at 99 Cents Only stores.
For Pat and Jennifer Fautt, Danny Calico said DiNapoli tomatoes are available at the International Marketplace, 5000 S. Decatur Blvd.
For Don Brinda, who’s looking for pierogies filled with sauerkraut and/or cottage cheese, Mike Mas and Marilyn Papas recommended the Polish Deli, 5900 W. Charleston Blvd.
And for Jack Wiseman, who’s looking for long hot dog buns to go with Costco’s 8-inch hot dogs, Judy Moore recommended Great Buns Bakery at 3270 E. Tropicana Ave.
More reader requests
Calico is looking for U-Bet chocolate flavored syrup, which he used to get at Glazier’s.
David Christiansen is looking for gyros served with red sauce, which he’s had in Utah.
Noel Newman is looking for a local market that sells lamb riblets, for use in spaghetti sauce.
Joan McMaken is looking for a local source for Casper’s Hot Dogs, which she used to get at Costco.
Carol Fahler is looking for Mrs. T’s mini-pierogies.
And Marty Auerbach is looking for frozen six-packs of bialys from Ray’s New York Bagels, called What’s a Bialy? and which he had found at Glazier’s.
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July 18, 2018
Taste of the town readers have a few suggestions for Henry Moss, who’s looking for molasses cookies. Jeralyn Elsasser reported finding soft iced molasses cookies by Archway at Vons at 7405 S. Durango Drive, and added, “as good as my homemade ones, and they taste fresh-baked if warmed in the oven at 275 degrees for 5 minutes.” Tom Willeman suggested Walgreens. And Morgan Blakeley said the Totally Maple Pecan Muffins by Lucky Spoon Bakery that she found at Smith’s are “like fat little cookies” and taste like they contain molasses. And they’re vegan and gluten-free.
For Barbara Metzger, who’s looking for Peter Luger steak sauce, Marc Greenberg emailed that it’s available at The Butcher Block, which is at 7965 S. Rainbow Blvd., 6440 N. Durango Drive and 1550 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson.
For Joy Kelpis, The Butcher Block owner Ron Lutz said he carries fresh pork hocks.
For Victoria Willson, who’s looking for three-packs of Rhodes frozen bread dough, Karen Kevick reported finding them at Smith’s at 1000 N. Green Valley Parkway in Henderson.
More reader requests
Kevick is looking for chestnuts, in jars or vacuum-packed.
Mady Shapiro is looking for Gold’s Prepared Horseradish and Beets, or another brand.
Fred Dungan of St. George, Utah, is looking for a Las Vegas source for tasso ham.
Mike Cohen is looking for a local source for Perdue chicken.
And Beth Sattler is looking for a local source for Drake’s Devil Dogs, noting, “now they even come in fudge-covered cake and are delicious.”
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