Readers help find mustards, dips and jams in Las Vegas

Feb. 26, 2019

Chicken Vesuvio, a specialty of Chicago made with chicken baked with seasoned potatoes, is an old-time favorite being sought by Lila Kaufman, and readers know where to find it. Jeralyn Elsasser, Roberta Laible and Ann Brown all recommended Pasta Mia, 4455 W. Flamingo Road.

For Dan Leighton, who’s looking for the Nathan’s Deli Mustard he used to find at Glazier’s Food Marketplace, Robert Smith, Christine Datian and Linda Callahan reported finding it at various Big Lots stores, although Smith reported that on a subsequent visit the supply had disappeared, and recommended calling before going. And Sheila Gerstenzang said Ba-Tampte Delicatessen-Style Mustard, which she finds in The Kosher Experience at Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd., is “as close as you can get.”

For Jody Belonga, who’s looking for a smoked fish dip she used to find at Glazier’s, Blake Myers and CeCi Schreiber said 2-pound tubs of smoked whitefish salad are available at Costco. Myers added that it can be divided into smaller containers and frozen.

More reader requests

Jack Gaworski is looking for fresh veal kidneys and calves’ liver.

Claudia Pollard is looking for roasted onion and garlic jam in a jar, which Trader Joe’s had during the Christmas season, and Beaver Brand Gourmet Seafood Tartar Sauce.

Carol Sperber is looking for 40-ounce jars of Dai Day Sweet & Sour Duck Sauce, which she used to get at Glazier’s.

And Don Shook is looking for a local source for Plochman’s mustard, noting, “I buy it simply because the 19-ounce container is the best package on the market” because the narrow tip “allows for exact placement of the mustard.”

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Feb. 20, 2019

Michael Plaisted asked for recommendations for authentic croissants, and true to form, his fellow Food Finders readers have them.

Donald Draper recommended Rosallie Le French Bakery at 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd. Ann Brown recommended Manan Bakery at 6620 W. Flamingo Road. Linda Lucchese suggested Cafe Breizh at 3555 S. Fort Apache Road, and Leslie Payne likes the ones at Dulce Donuts, 701 N. Decatur Blvd.

For Mary Harmon, Carol Franco emailed that rolls of cornmeal mush are available at Trader Joe’s. And Jan Silverman said she buys rolls of polenta, which she noted are available at most supermarkets, slices it, sprinkles with flour, fries in butter and serves with maple syrup.

And Benjamin Banayan of Nevada Kosher Foods contacted me recently to say there was a new kosher section at Winco at 80 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. Checking it out recently, I found it’s quite small — meat, chicken and a few grocery and sundry items — but Banayan said it’s growing fast.

More on tarragon vinegar: Cindy Dakin, who used to get the Heinz brand at Walmart, said she found it on Amazon for $33.32 for a case of six.

More on ham salad: Penny Goldin said she recently purchased some in the deli at Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd.

More reader requests

Linda Lapham is looking for supermarkets with sugar-free baked goods and sugar-free ice cream.

Arctic Boatswain is looking for restaurants that serve well-done prime rib dinners.

Larry Futa is looking for Salsa Casera.

And Lynne Rote is looking for Sandwich Brothers frozen egg and cheese pitas, which she used to get at Albertsons or Smith’s.

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Feb. 13, 2019

Mizithra would be just another of the lesser-known varieties of cheese had the Old Spaghetti Factory chain not made it famous as the centerpiece of one of its signature (and original) pasta dishes, made with brown butter. We haven’t had an outlet of the chain since the Henderson one closed some years ago, but Food Finders found the cheese for fellow reader J.J. Sharbaugh.

Joan McMaken spotted it at Sprouts Farmers Market and noted that it had an Old Spaghetti Factory label; she also suggested calling ahead to be sure it’s in stock. Ann Brown saw it in Murray’s Cheese Shop at Smith’s at 10100 W. Tropicana Ave. (also suggested calling to check), and Geri Araishi reported recently buying it in the specialty cheese section at Smith’s at 2385 E. Windmill Lane.

And for David Williams, who’s looking for a seven-layer sponge cake with hard chocolate icing, similar to one made by a bakery in the Queens borough of New York, Gail Weiner said Life’s a Bagel, 2223 N. Rampart Blvd., makes one “that is as tall as the fourth story of the Empire State Building”; she lauded the rest of their baked goods, as well as their customer service.

More reader requests

Jeanette Pilgrim is looking for a store that sells bread dumplings, Chateau or another brand.

Jeff Davidson is looking for a store that sells oysters from the Eastern region, which he used to get at Smith’s and uses to make oyster stew.

Sharon Karbal is looking for dark-meat turkey rolls, which she used to get at Smith’s.

And Lila Kaufman is looking for a local restaurant that serves Chicken Vesuvio.

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Feb. 6, 2019

When you find a food item in a brand you particularly like, it sometimes is the only brand that will fill the bill. In the case of canned diced tomatoes, Hal DeQuardo is looking for Cento, and his fellow Food Finders found them.

Michelle Robinson and Paul Gary found them at Walmart. Gary also found them at Winco at 80 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson (there’s another Winco at 6101 N . Decatur Blvd.) and Sprouts Farmers Market at 515 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. And Cheryl Paychl found them at Smith’s at 10616 S. Eastern Ave.

For Carolee Phillips, who’s looking for Quaker Puffed Rice, Ellen Dreyer emailed that she contacted Quaker many years ago and was told that the company no longer makes it. She said a good substitute is Arrowhead Mills Puffed Rice, which she gets at Whole Foods Market. And Jim Guynup said puffed rice is available at Dollar Tree.

For V. Stout, who’s looking for Perdue Turkey Breakfast Sausage Links, Claude Black recommended the chicken sausage at Trader Joe’s, which he thinks is better.

And for R.J. McIntyre, Ann Brown, who also is unable to find tarragon vinegar, suggested the same thing I’ve resorted to: Place some tarragon sprigs in a bottle of white wine vinegar, let sit a week or so (shaking now and then) and then strain.

More reader requests

Dan Leighton is looking for Nathan’s Deli Mustard and Sabrett’s natural casing hot dogs, which he used to get at Glazier’s Food Marketplace.

And Gail Marotta is looking for Inglehoffer Sweet Hot Mustard and Inglehoffer Creamy Dill Mustard, both in 4-ounce glass jars.

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