What makes Crazy Pita so popular? It’s not the food, because you can find more inspired versions elsewhere. But Crazy Pita seems to have hit on a winning combination of super-friendly service, low prices and convenient locations.
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“Madeleines” by Barbara Feldman Morse (Quirk Books; $19.95)
National Eggnog Day is Wednesday — Christmas Eve — and what better time to celebrate?
Alamos Malbec is a truly interesting wine that, based on its concentration and forceful flavor profile, is an excellent alternative to more traditional cabernets and merlots normally found in the area.
The Mirage’s updated version of the 24/7 coffee shop opened this fall. It has a menu of comfort-food favorites, with low-calorie, gluten-free and vegetarian dishes among the offerings.
Planning to go out for Christmas dinner in Las Vegas? Here are a few recommendations for offerings that are a little offbeat.
It’s no wonder “schmaltzy” became synonymous with “luxurious”; this rich, silken wonder of rendered chicken fat adds depth of flavor to everything it touches, which is why Richard Markus is looking for it for making matzo-ball soup. And readers have found several local sources.
Tamales are a big part of Mexican cuisine on Christmas Eve. They’re becoming widely embraced as people of other cultures learn about these corn-husk-wrapped cornmeal pockets of goodness with meat, chicken or cheese tucked inside.
Here are 7 places to grub for Hanukkah, including some buffet locations.
This week’s dining guide features casual American restaurants.
Step into Moe’s Southwest Grill, and the first thing you’ll hear is a chorus of “Welcome to Moe’s!” It’s the standard greeting employees call out and sets a friendly tone for the laid-back eatery.
There’s a pudgy new kid on the culinary block — Asian fusion restaurant Buddha Belly Deli. The food is a melting pot of flavors, with traditional Thai combined with Hawaiian and mixed with Chinese spices.
Unlike its predecessors, SkinnyFats may actually have a chance of survival, in large part because it manages to deftly bridge the healthy/heifer gap.
Here are five spirited ways to celebrate National Cocoa Day, which is Dec. 13.
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