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Pizza alert! Three new pizzerias worth a taste: Friday, July 13, 2012; Whether it's the Strip, Henderson or Summerlin, we've got you covered. In cheese.
Puck's latest masterpiece awaits you at Crystals: Wednesday, July 11, 2012; Puck's Pizzeria and Cucina is a great addition to CityCenter
Talking dim sum and sharp objects with Social House chef: Wednesday, July 11, 2012; Sushi master John Chien Lee also digs Bachi Burger.
Michael Morton to open Mexican restaurant Downtown: Monday, July 9, 2012; Morton and Tamares teaming up for 'sensory departure from reality.'
Carla Pellegrino talks food bibles and wooden spoons: Tuesday, July 3, 2012; The Trop chef also digs the Trop's comedy club.
Delicious new reasons to love Frank & Fina's Cocina: Tuesday, July 3, 2012; Cozy Mexican joint adds new flavor with menu expansion.
New noodle alert: do the ChaCha to Sunset: Tuesday, July 3, 2012; Pan-Asian noodles and soups lead off this colorful menu.
'Top Chef Masters' Cosmo viewing parties start July 25: Monday, July 2, 2012; Catch Season 4 on the 65-foot video marquee.
Debating NY Times on the 'flambe effect': Are restaurants losing their cool when they hit Vegas?; Monday, July 2, 2012; Are restaurants losing their cool when they hit Vegas?
Bite Now: bacon and onion batard: Monday, July 2, 2012; No one has ever complained about too much bacon.
Carmine's: Now under old ownership: Wednesday, June 27, 2012; If you've written off the former favorite—it's back!
Add some sauce to your life, Scarpetta-style: Wednesday, June 27, 2012; This spaghetti sauce has some attitude
Chef Mark LoRusso's picks: Tacos El Gordo and Cardenas: Wednesday, June 27, 2012; Oh, and he's a big fan of the Downtown 3rd Farmers' Market
Great exports: Vegas restaurants beyond the city limits: Wednesday, June 27, 2012; Las Vegas typically imports its cool restaurants and bars, but sometimes it exports.
Botero Supper Club to debut July 9 at Encore: Tuesday, June 26, 2012; Steakhouse by night, clubby thing by, um, later night.
Too much beef is good for business: The steakhouse is still the quintessential Vegas restaurant; Thursday, June 21, 2012; The steakhouse is still the quintessential Vegas restaurant.
Smell the sandwichy goodness at Baguette Cafe: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Grab lunch for breakfast at this office park eatery.
Tasting the hype at Gordon Ramsay Steak: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; You know the man. Get to know his food.
A few extinct casino brands we'd like to see return to the Strip: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Because some classic Vegas identities have been lost due to rebranding.
Lobster grilled cheese? Yes, please: American Fish upgrades a comfort food classic; Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Lobster and brioche make a better grilled cheese.
Chef Kim Canteenwalla's picks: peppercorns and juicers: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Today's topic: pink peppercorns are actually gooseberries. Discuss.
Tila jets in for LuckyRice Night Market: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Chefs converge for food festival at Cosmopolitan
Diego chef Christina Olivarez wins big on ‘Chopped’: Wednesday, June 20, 2012; Vegas chefs seem to be taking over the Food Network.
The pizza guys' Metro menu picks: Thursday, June 14, 2012; John and Sam share their favorite pies.
The story of Metro West's charmingly dated decor: Thursday, June 14, 2012; Ah, the '80s. Miami Vice pizza, anyone?
Metro Pizza: building community one pie at a time: Vegas family restaurant institution set to expand in northwest; Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Good food, sure, but these pizza guys are in it for more than the dough.
KJ Dim Sum & Seafood arrives at the Rio: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Love dim sum? You'll definitely want to check out KJ Dim Sum & Seafood's lineup
Town Square's Ranch House Kitchen has something for everyone: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Want pulled pork on your BBQ potato chip nachos? Yeah, Ranch House Kitchen will do that.
Lessons in sushi and burgers with chef Laurent Pillard: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Fleur and Burger Bar boss dishes on the importance of consistency.
Thinking about Taco Bell's new Cantina Bell menu, an upcoming Moonface show and more: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Also, the Las Vegas 48 Hour Film Project's winning entry.
Switch calls it quits, new restaurant coming to Encore: Wednesday, June 13, 2012; Will the new restaurant serve meat pies in the shape of faces?
Fleming's new bar menu elevates neighborhood steakhouse fare: Thursday, June 7, 2012; You don't have to feel bad eating dinner at the bar.
New happy hour at Lavo offers more than meatballs: Thursday, June 7, 2012; Fill your afternoon with sparkling prosecco and fried crab balls.
Bring BLT Burger's popular 'lambwich' to your own table: Wednesday, June 6, 2012; A healthy, tasty twist on the same old burger.
Elevation Burger seeks fast food's higher ground: Wednesday, June 6, 2012; Sustainability? Check. Flavor? Uh ...
Appetizers take center stage at Center Cut: Wednesday, June 6, 2012; Bacon three ways. You know you want it.
Viet Bistro satisfies beyond pho: Tuesday, June 5, 2012; The last few months have been sad ones for local lovers of Vietnamese grub. Ever since Bosa 1, our city’s best Vietnamese restaurant, closed earlier this year, I’ve been moping about, feigning interest in the occasional bowl of pho when I’m really craving chao tom (shrimp rolls) and com tam dac biet (combo rice plates).
Luxor's dining lineup has come a long way: Thursday, May 31, 2012; Nearly four years ago, I took some friends to try a new restaurant at Luxor, a clubby type of place called Company. It was disastrous, disappointing food and bad service ...
Rao's cookbook takes Italian to the grill: Thursday, May 31, 2012; Frank Pellegrino, Jr. to show off Rao's on the Grill recipes.
Eating Luxor: Wednesday, May 30, 2012; Unsung steak and other hidden deliciousness await.
Sage's Black & Blue Tuna: the perfect bite for the season: Wednesday, May 30, 2012; Ahi seared with a savory crust, arugula, anchovies, green beans and more.
Shibuya chef Stephane Chevet loves Japanese, but his go-to restaurants serve more than sushi: Wednesday, May 30, 2012; Strip chef blows his friends' minds by taking them to Hot N Juicy Crawfish.
Thinking about Mitt Romney, 'Mad Men' and more: Wednesday, May 30, 2012; Also, pondering the obesity rate of a nudist society.
Cherry's Memorial Day Weekend comeback: Tuesday, May 29, 2012; The future is uncertain for the Red Rock Resort nightclub.
Todd's Unique Dining stands strong: Friday, May 25, 2012; Todd's is still unique, and it might even be more friendly and delicious than you remember.
Cosmopolitan to host new season of 'Top Chef Masters': Thursday, May 24, 2012; Will the cheftestants dig secret pizza?
Three dishes our resident foodies are loving: Wednesday, May 23, 2012; A hangover cure, an umami bomb and a cupcake that won't make it home.
Tao's simple and savory red curry scallops, in your kitchen: Wednesday, May 23, 2012; kim over the menu at Tao and it’s obvious that many of these pan-Asian favorites would be difficult to make at home. “Just finding the right ingredients can be pretty tough,” says executive chef Michael Armstrong.
The hottest dining destination-to-be is a southwest Valley plaza you’ve never heard of: Wednesday, May 23, 2012; Attention, foodies! Nine varied restaurants will set-up shop soon.
From small westside restaurant to directing a staff at Aria, Michael Shetler drinks it all in: Tuesday, May 22, 2012; Michael Shetler — a beer, wine and cocktails expert — was drawn to Las Vegas 13 years ago to work at the newly opened Rosemary’s Restaurant. Ten years later, he left the now-closed restaurant to be the lead sommelier at Sage at Aria, then became the restaurant’s general manager. Today, Shetler is now director of beverage at Aria and enjoys a rare view of the Vegas food and beverage industry.