August L. Darata emailed with what might seem like a prosaic query. “Whose sausage is the ‘taste of the town?’” I know there’s plenty of Italian sausage being made in-house at numerous delis, butcher shops and other markets across the valley, and I know my own favorites. But in the spirit of this column, I thought I’d turn it over to the readers for suggestions.
Food
The Wiener’s Circle, an offshoot of the famous Chicago hot-dog joint, opened earlier this month in the Red Rock Resort casino between the sports book and the poker room.
This is a seriously full-bodied wine comes in a chubby bottle with a colorful label full of circus elephants. Don’t be fooled: It’s a great effort from the savvy team at Michael David Vineyards.
Seeking to address some misconceptions, the Institute of Justice recently published a study that examined health inspection reports in Las Vegas and found vendors did better than restaurants.
Firefly Tapas Kitchen & Bar is closing another one of its locations on Sunday.
Starbucks is raising prices on some of its drinks by 5 cents to 20 cents starting next week, and customers can also soon expect to pay $1 more for the packaged coffee it sells in supermarkets.
Rx Boiler Room’s Bacon-Wrapped Bacon-n-Egg may be the quintessential dish for our times.
Every few weeks, Las Vegas residents Tanya Blackbourne, along with her business partners Reddie and Alexis Gonzaga, drive to San Jose, Calif., in a refrigerated truck to pick up more than two dozen flavors from Treat Ice Cream Co. and bring back a taste of the Bay Area to their shop, Eis Cream Café.
North Beach Italian Bistro inside Bogey’s Bar & Grill near Ann and Cimarron roads provides a high-end, yet affordable Italian dining experience.
Coffee, Tea or Me? has something for every coffee drinker: regular brewed coffee or espresso for less than $5 for the novice sipper and the Godzilla Prozac in a Cup, six espresso shots in a 32-ounce iced mocha or latte, for the serious coffee addict.
The Balboa Pizza Co. at The District is surf/sports bar hybrid. The theme and decor have a beachy, Hawaiian flair, while a line of televisions over the bar and hovering over the seating area broadcast sporting events 24-7.
We may have missed National Bourbon Day, but what the heck … we can still celebrate.
Whether you want an old stand-by or something really special, we’ve got your Italian craving covered. Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Italian restaurants this week.
To celebrate its 35th anniversary, Morton’s the Steakhouse is offering a $35 prix-fixe menu through July 6.
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