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This beer has been to space — sort of

Ninkasi Brewing Company is taking beer to new heights. The Eugene, Oregon-based brewery founded the Ninkasi Space Program in 2014. Its goal was to send a payload of brewer’s yeast into space and bring it back to earth for mankind to enjoy. Why? Because it could.

Wine of the Week: Foggy Veil Red Wine

Foggy Veil comes from vineyards in Santa Barbara County, arguably the best area for these Rhone varietals to grow in the United States. It’s also available in Las Vegas at a bargain price.

Want to learn how to braise meat? Check this out

The key to braising is low and slow — roasting something (generally meat) in liquid at a low temperature for a long time. It not only creates deeply flavored, hearty dishes, it’s a good way to use less expensive cuts.

 
You might not be able to get pork at Chipotle for a while

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc said it would suspend pork sales at about a third of its U.S. restaurants, following a routine audit that revealed one of its suppliers was not complying with its animal-welfare standards.

Small Plates: Veranda Cucina Italiana, Four Seasons

The Verandah at the Four Seasons has reopened as the Italian-flavored Veranda. The menu includes favorites inspired by the chef’s Italian childhood.

The Dish: Triple George offering power lunch

Triple George Grill, 201 N. Third St. in downtown Las Vegas, has introduced a prix-fixe power lunch menu, with four courses served bento-box-style plus a soft drink, iced tea or coffee.

20 places for steak and seafood

Steak and seafood places abound in Las Vegas, and here are 20 to put on your to-do list. Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with steakhouses and seafood restaurants this week.

Las Cazuelas perfectly blends flavors of Puebla region of Mexico

Las Cazuelas specializes in the cuisine of the Puebla region of Mexico, and many of the regional specialties star on the menu. Arguably most notable is Mole Poblano, an even more nuanced blend of flavors that often include cinnamon, chocolate and sesame seeds.

Growing, foraging entrepreneur helps plant seed for downtown market

Talk about suffering for your cause. Kerry Clasby’s family was hit by a parasite similar to giardia, and as a result, Las Vegas residents and visitors have access to some of the best fruits and vegetables in the country.