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Food
RJ restaurant critic Heidi Knapp Rinella visited 52 restaurants this year in her exploration of Las Vegas cuisine. Here are her favorites from 2016.
A dramatic mirrored “infinity” bar provides a unique visual perspective at The Dorsey, a new 4,500-square-feet cocktail space with a worldly feel at The Venetian.
Kari Garcia first became known for her cupcakes at Retro Bakery. Now on her own at TSP Bakery, she’s focusing on a whimsical offshoot of her simple cinnamon rolls and her favorite cookies.
Fluffy, creamy and just as pretty as it is tasty.
Here are classier ideas for friends and family who are more discerning in their drinking preferences.
Shawn McClain’s Sage at Aria is one of the best fine-dining restaurants in the city. His Libertine Social at Mandalay Bay is much more casual, but there are parallels between the two.
Eric Klein is settling into his new life in L.A., even if Las Vegas is still technically his home. Klein is former executive chef at Spago, Wolfgang Puck’s local flagship restaurant. Three months into his new job, Klein is managing Puck’s Los Angeles-based catering division, running his celebrity chef boss’ most star-studded activities.
The Candy Cane Eggnog Shake at LVB Burgers & Bar and the Peppermint Stick at Vintner Grill are a couple of the items On the Menu this week.
Starting Friday, select Starbucks stores will host 1,000 Pop Up Cheer Parties over 10 days, where customers can enjoy free tall handcrafted espresso beverages, from mochas to chestnut praline lattes.
Our dining picks this week include options for Hanukkah and the Italian Feast of the Seven Fishes.
With 20 years of experience in the local dining scene, Amy Bearden became Station Casinos’ first female executive chef when she was chosen to lead Texas Station in June.
B&B Ristorante at The Venetian will feature dishes created from the first pressing of extra-virgin olive oil from Tenuta di Capezzana in Italy, on Jan. 25. Beatrice Contini-Bonacossi, whose family owns the estate where olive oil and wines have been produced for more than 1,200 years, will be on hand during the dinner as well.
Naked City Pizza owner Chris Palmeri has announced a fourth location, expected to open in about two to three weeks.
The Downtown Crown on Charleston Boulevard is the second downtown Las Vegas restaurant to be reported closed in as many days.
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