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‘Restaurant row’ coming to North Las Vegas

Construction is expected to start April 9 on the first Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Southern Nevada, along with Jersey Mike’s, Blaze Pizza and Cafe Rio on a stretch of Craig Road that’s been designated as the new “restaurant row” of North Las Vegas.

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Couple sold Santa Fe Station but still run bar/restaurant

Although Nevada business owners Sue and Paul Lowden sold Santa Fe Station nearly 20 years ago, the couple has held on to the 24-hour bar and restaurant Santa Fe Mining Company in the north valley.

Cuban restaurant El Varaderito mixes influences of homeland

El Varaderito on South Decatur Boulevard opened in June. The restaurant is named after Varadero, Cuba, a beach resort town east of Havana known for its 13 miles of white-sand beaches.

New York Chinese, diners often on a first-name basis

Daniel Lin, who opened New York Chinese Restaurant in 2008, stresses that all his workers learn customers’ names. Don’t be surprised if they ask for yours. His sister, Michelle, is at the helm of the restaurant on the fringe of Sun City Summerlin these days; in 2013, Daniel opened a second location in Henderson.

Cured & Whey in southwest Las Vegas specializes in foreign cheeses, meats

Lunchtime in the Boulder Junction neighborhood of the southwest valley has gotten a whole lot cheesier. Cured & Whey on South Valley View Boulevard opened in October with a tight menu of hot and cold sandwiches, salads and custom charcuterie boards.

Summerlin-area L & L Hawaiian only looks like burger joint

The 1950s facade and the interior — vinyl-covered booths, spinning counter stools and stainless steel accents — might fool you into expecting a burger joint with ice cream sodas. Guess again.

Dining Pick of the Week: Bistro Pizza

Tucked away on Gibson Road just south of the 215 Beltway is Bistro Pizza. The portions in this cozy restaurant are large, and the atmosphere is family-friendly.