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Polished Bardot evokes classic French brasserie with creative twists

If you’ve been paying attention during the past few years, you’ve no doubt noticed a trend toward a more casual approach in restaurants on basically every tier of the industry while, also on every tier, food quality has increased greatly.

Nearby wildlife refuge remains largely unknown

Despite its proximity to Las Vegas, the Desert National Wildlife Refuge remains unknown to many Southern Nevadans.

 
Vegas Stripped: Balancing chaos with art — VIDEO

Between the ages of eight and 14, Clarice Tara lived under an umbrella of mental abuse from her mother’s boyfriend. At 14, she left to live with her father, whose abuse of drugs drove Clarice to forms of self-abuse herself.

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Phat Phrank’s seems intent on keeping itself a secret

I don’t usually confuse all that easily — especially when the subject at hand is food-related — but I sure am confused about Phat Phrank’s.

Moapa Valley refuge a little-known oasis

One of the smallest parcels within the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service domain, the Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge is a little-known oasis about an hour’s drive from Las Vegas.

Nevada Day festivities to lure crowds to capital

Across the nation, children eagerly await the last day of October for its Halloween costumes, decorations, parties and trick or treating. For Nevada children, the end of October also brings a day of no school to observe the state’s Oct. 31, 1864, entry into the union as the 36th state.

Glutton makes a fine addition to downtown redevelopment

Glutton is of the newish genre of small-plates restaurants that put an emphasis on social dining, and there are large communal tables to accommodate that.

 
Vegas Stripped: A former tunnel dweller — VIDEO

Ricky Lee Cole has lived off and on in the flood tunnels beneath Las Vegas for 20 years. He recently was placed in an apartment through HELP of Southern Nevada, but still has great difficulty finding a job.

Searsucker emphasizes social aspects of dining

Searsucker at Caesars Palace seems to personify the millennial way of life — which can, at times, be quite comfortable for everyone else.

Arizona wine trails lure thirsty travelers

Arizona boasts plenty of attractions that contribute to a thriving tourism industry, including spectacular scenery, historic towns, museums and state and national parks. To bolster its appeal to visitors, the state has joined the national movement toward agri-tourism.

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