Want to know your steak a little better? T-bones Chophouse at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd., has launched a new menu, similar to a wine list, that highlights the flavor profile and source of its steaks. Examples are a Prime, 28-day wet-aged Greater Omaha filet mignon (11 ounces, $48), a Prime bone-in, 14-day wet-aged and 28-day dry-aged Buedel Kansas City Strip (20 ounces, $50); and a grass-fed all-natural 21-day wet-aged Paso Prime filet mignon (8 ounces, $42). …
Heidi Knapp Rinella
RJ food critic Heidi Rinella takes you inside your favorite Vegas eateries and let's you know what's worth the bite. Hungry for more? Head to bestoflasvegas.com for all of your foodie needs
Here’s the thing I liked most about Honey Salt: One of us had the lamb Porterhouse ($32), the other a pizza Margherita ($12). And not only did the variety and flexibility of the menu make us happy, so did the way in which the dishes were executed.
Connie Hollenbeck emailed a little while back in search of Lechonera brand sour orange juice. Beth More emailed to say she doesn’t know of a source, but could suggest using two parts orange juice to one part each of lemon and lime juice. More added that she uses this mixture to make roast pork for Cuban sandwiches. I’ve seen other recipes that suggest equal parts of orange and lime juices or two parts orange to one part lemon or lime; I suggest you experiment to find a ratio you like. …
My first impression of Gaetano’s Ristorante after having not been in for several years? That it smelled like a Strip resort.
This was a recipe request I couldn’t resist:
“The Wing Experts,” Wing Stop calls themselves (itself?), and they’ve even trademarked it.
My recent Taste story on herbs prompted longtime regular Taste of the Town reader Paulette Juryn to share a favorite recipe with me. And, me being me, I decided to share it with you.
The Black Bear Diner almost made me start lecturing about portion sizes.
New York expatriates definitely are fond of their old-familiar regional foods, and Glazier’s Food Marketplace, 8525 W. Warm Springs Road, has filled a niche in that regard.
As soon as our server at Jerusalem Grill brought us a bowl of warm garbanzo beans sprinkled with cumin and one of pickled vegetables, I began to get a good feeling about the place.
The annual Epicurean Affair sponsored by the Nevada Restaurant Association is scheduled for 7 to 10 p.m. May 23 at The Pools at the Palazzo, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd. South, with almost 75 restaurants and purveyors participating. Proceeds benefit the educational programs of the Nevada Restaurant Association and NvRA Educational Foundation. Tickets are $105 for general admission, $155 for early admission (at 6 p.m.) and $190 for VIP. For tickets, visit NVRestaurants.com or call 414-9000. …
The Las Vegas Foodie Fest returns this weekend to the Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, with more than 30 food trucks and other vendors. New this year will be a grill by the iconic White Castle. Hours are from 4 p.m. to midnight today, noon to midnight Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 per person, which enables all three days of entry, or $8 if purchased in advance at the website, LasVegasFoodieFest.com; it’s free for kids less than 54 inches tall. …
I’m frequently asked how I choose restaurants to be reviewed, the answer being that there are a number of methods. With Jammin’ Jerk Hut, I followed my nose.
Reader Frank Gerencser wrote in search of an old-fashioned rice pudding recipe for his wife, Judith. I tried this one from Taste of Home, and it definitely seems to fill the bill.