I’m going to come right out and say it: This is the wine to celebrate Independence Day with.
Food
Minnie Mistretta agrees with fellow Taste of the Town reader Mary Gabriel’s preference for water in 8-ounce bottles.
Mercadito opened last week, serving Mexican food, but with a bit of a difference.
Your south-of-the-border experience awaits. Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with Mexican restaurants this week.
If you’re a barbecue fan, Fox Smokehouse BBQ is definitely worth a stop, even if you don’t live in Boulder City. It’s no wonder Fox’s has pretty much flown under the radar. Not only is it tucked away in one of the quietest areas of Clark County, it’s off the beaten path even for Boulder City.
In a unique fusion of Hawaiian and Mexican flavors, Braddah’s Island Style provides a convenient, delicious and healthy detour from everyday fast food.
Irish pub enthusiasts are no doubt quite familiar with McMullan’s. The spacious venue on Tropicana Avenue near The Orleans has a dedicated following for its Tuesday nights Pub Quiz, live music offerings and annual St. Baldrick’s fundraiser, which raises funds for children’s cancer research.
Cheffini’s Hot Dogs aren’t your average hot dogs. Here, instead of ketchup and mustard, standard toppings are Bacon Bits, pineapple sauce, caramelized onions and seaweed.
Consider closing out National Iced Tea Month with one of these refreshers.
Nobody would argue that they’re dishes anyone should, or even want to, eat every day. Still, there’s something undeniably and nostalgically appealing about indulging in carnival food every once in awhile.
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.
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.