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Baking pie worth the extra effort

Pies are one of those things — like the Thanksgiving turkey — that most people make only about once a year, so they don’t get the practice and the chance to develop their skills and preferences that they do with more everyday dishes. Now is the time to overcome that fear to create a delightful dessert.

Pros vs. Joes in World Food Championships

Some 500 cooks and chefs will contribute for a slice of a $300,000 prize pie in downtown Las Vegas this weekend in the World Food Championships. Some events are free.

Taste of the Town: Readers find pimento cheese to buy or make

Pimento cheese, the Southern staple being sought by reader Michaeline Logan, has been a frequent request to Taste of the Town over the years. The difference between then and now is that now it’s available locally.

Wine of the Week: Menage a Trois Midnight Dark Red Blend

Attractively packaged, Menage a Trois Midnight Dark Red Blend appears to be the daily drinking wine from this winery, yet it certainly can hold its own against some much pricier competition.

New books for cooks: ‘One Pot’

Beer-braised sausages with potatoes from “One Pot” from the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living.

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Dining Out: Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

The world-famous chef opened his first off-Strip Las Vegas restaurant last week in Downtown Summerlin.

SLS Las Vegas buffet to close, reopen in 2015

SLS Las Vegas will close its buffet restaurant on Sunday, but officials said it would to reopen the space after the first of the year.

Restaurants honor veterans with specials

Local restaurants and outlets of national chains are offering discounts, free drinks and in some cases free meals to veterans in celebration and appreciation of Veterans Day.

Avoid a caloric knockout this Thanksgiving

The typical Thanksgiving dinner can wreak havoc for those trying to stay on the right side of caloric intake. Fortunately, there are things you can do to slice calories while still enjoying a special meal.

5 ways to celebrate sandwiches

Well, we missed National Sandwich Day by a few days, but it’s never too late to celebrate.

Get your fill of surf and turf here

Each week we spotlight a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with steakhouses and seafood restaurants this week.

Here’s the latest in restaurant news

The Second Saturdays Patio Party, Truffle Week, a Sake Tour and more in this week’s restaurant news.

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