Food
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, 4190 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 12 demerits Sept. 23. Violations included no hot water available. Grade: Closed. The facility was reinspected Sept. 25, received six demerits and was upgraded to an A.
Almaza restaurant, 9890 S. Maryland Parkway, received 13 demerits Sept. 27. Violations included dish machine not sanitizing. GRADE: B
Boulder Creek Grill bar, 1501 Veterans Memorial Drive, Boulder City, received 16 demerits Sept. 20. Violations included dirty beer tap. GRADE: B.
The Spicy Pickle, a gourmet sandwich shop that has opened its second Las Vegas location, specializes in fresh baked breads and a choice of eight cheeses, 22 toppings and 14 spreads. And a spicy pickle is served with everything.
It’s pear season, with the autumn-hued beauties ready to be eaten out of hand or turned into breads, desserts, salads or entrees. Gilcrease Orchard, in the northwest part of the valley, is even turning them into cider.