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Cocktail at new North Italia blends honey, Fernet Blanca

Fernet Branca, a longtime mixologists’ favorite for late-night hard partying, has begun making its way into cocktails, where its many herbal flavors get some room to mingle.

Celebrity chef Mario Batali accused of sexual harassment

Mario Batali has surrendered oversight of daily operations at his restaurant empire following reports of sexual misconduct by the celebrity chef over a period of at least 20 years.

 
Lotus of Siam opens at new spot in Las Vegas

The restaurant’s longtime East Sahara Avenue location closed for repairs Sept. 8 after flood-related roof damage led to a ceiling collapse. Repairs won’t be complete until February or later, but a second Lotus of Siam opens Monday on Flamingo Road.

Culinary program helps down-and-out find homes in the kitchen

More than 500 graduates of the Salvation Army’s Culinary Arts Program at the College of Southern Nevada have gotten back on their feet and landed jobs in Nevada’s bustling restaurant industry.

Food bank, grocers tackle food insecurity in Las Vegas

Unlike donations to Three Square, a nonprofit food bank, this food has been “rescued” from grocery stores. Three Square’s food-rescue program is one example of how nonprofits and businesses in Las Vegas are helping reduce food waste, while feeding families in need.

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