The following was published in the December 2021 Las Vegas Advisor. Whoa! Talk about sticker shock. Based on the tack the casinos are taking in response to their off-the charts profit numbers (see News), I expected this year’s room-rate survey to be aberrant, but I didn’t expect this. Last year I wrote, “In a rare result, […]
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Local Corner—New York Street Dogs
Local Corner—New York Street Dogs 300 Stewart Ave., 702-930-9540 We’ve been roamin’ these streets for decades and have made a lot of culinary discoveries, but one thing we’ve never come across is a street cart selling New York City-style hot dogs topped with kraut and red-onion sauce. Sure, the dog itself has made its way […]
Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill
Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill 4360 S. Decatur, 702-463-0333 A lot of bars in Las Vegas have 24-hour kitchens. The food tends to be good and they’re always handy as late-night dining options. They’re also relatively similar, so when we find one that stands out, we like to shine a light. What makes Jackpot different […]
Local Corner—Marché Bacchus French Bistro and W...
Local Corner—Marché Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 106, 702-804-8008 We’ve had an odd relationship with Marché Bacchus. It’s one of the most acclaimed non-casino restaurants in town, a perennial “Essential 50” selection (and even a Top 10 pick in the 2013 edition) of Eating Las Vegas, and a place where […]
Local Corner—7 Sinful Subs
Local Corner—7 Sinful Subs 4632 S. Maryland Pkwy., 702-998-2555 Las Vegas is lousy with sub shops: Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s, Firehouse, Port of Subs, and of course, Subway, just to name a few. They’re fairly interchangeable. Then there’s the gold standard, Capriotti’s (LVA 4/11), which is anything but. So when a new place shows up […]
Sashimi and More at Other Mama
For fans of sashimi — raw fish without the sushi rice — one of the best plays in town is at Yonaka Modern Japanese restaurant, where there are two sashimi combination plates, one for $27 and one for $58. Get ‘em both and it’s an excellent deal for two for $85. Here’s an even better […]
My LVA is Late (%#$@^#)!
We’ve been hearing a lot about mailed issues arriving late. In fact, I talk about it with perturbed customers on almost a monthly basis. We understand that the LVA is often not received until a week or more into the current month, but there’s no way around that. The choices are, a) get the newsletter […]
Local Corner— Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana
Local Corner—Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana 9350 W. Sahara, (702-901-4877) /140 S Green Valley Pkwy., (702) 222-3556 Ask a pizza aficionado where to get the best pie in Vegas, and even with so many choices it’s even money he’ll pick Settebello. This is specifically Neapolitan-style pizza, which, to be authentic, requires adhering to too many rules to […]
Local Corner—Baguette Café
Local Corner—Baguette Café 8359 W. Sunset Rd., 702-269-4781 The Baguette Café is a secluded little breakfast and lunch shop on the southwest side of town that ranks right up there with the city’s top restaurants in terms of critical acclaim. We first heard of it a few years ago when it made a national best-of […]
Memorial Day Weekend 2017
Memorial Day Weekend is definitely one of the busier holiday weekends in Las Vegas and this year is no different. Below, you’ll find a small overview of just some of the events taking place around the valley. Pool Parties: Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop – Paris May 27, $20 ladies/$30 men The pool at Paris will […]
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