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Fresh fruits, wine make sangria perfect summer cocktail

The sangria at Julian Serrano’s eponymous tapas restaurant at Aria was so popular, resort management decided to serve a version of it at the pool. And, as is fitting with sangria, they decided to have some fun with it: It has a rose base, is made with honeydew juice, and the “ice cubes” are a little different.

They’ll take Manhattan (clam chowder, that is)

Clam chowder is clam chowder is clam chowder? Not if you’re a fan of one type or another — but not both — and prefer either the creamy-white New England style or tomato-y-red Manhattan. It’s the latter that Shirley Bruss is seeking, and her fellow Taste of the Town readers have several suggestions for her.

Wine of the Week: Les Hauts de Janeil Syrah-Grenache

Francois Lurton is the man behind the attractive brand of everyday muscular wines and he is someone who knows how to craft wines people really love to drink.

Could the US eliminate invasive species by eating them?

It seems like a simple proposition: American lakes, rivers and offshore waters are filling up with destructive fish and crustaceans originally from other parts of the world, many of them potential sources of food.

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Health officials uncover food poisoning cases on Yelp

New York City health officials found three unreported outbreaks of food poisoning by sifting through nearly 300,000 reviews on the popular website, Yelp.

Dining Pick of the Week: Royal India Bistro

From the carved elephant statues at the entrance to the spices in the food, Royal India Bistro allows diners to experience India without packing a suitcase.

Dining Pick of the Week: Market Grille Cafe

Market Grille Cafe opened in 2006. Owners Joe and Rhonda Pierro decided to specialize in Greek, Italian and Mediterranean food. Joe came from an Italian heritage where family recipes were passed down from generation to generation. Rhonda’s family hails from the Greek island Ikaria and had its own ideas on cooking.

Dining Pick of Week: Taco Y Taco

Stepping up to the window of Taco Y Taco, it’s almost reminiscent of a street taco vendor in Mexico.

22 places for ethnic cuisine

Find your tastes from tapas to fish and chips. Brazilian, Indian, Greek … what’s not to love? Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with ethnic restaurants this week.

On the menu: Barbecue

While we can dine al fresco most of the year, Memorial day is the traditional start of the barbecue season. So let’s celebrate.

Roster of chefs to contribute to ‘Swine & Wine’ dinner at MTO Cafe

A pop-up dinner with the theme “Swine &Wine” will begin at 5:30 p.m. June 1 at MTO Cafe, 500 S. Main St. Chefs from RM Seafood, Comme Ca, Echo &Rig, The Light Group, Aureole, Chocolate &Spice and MTO Cafe will participate. It’s $60; call 702-380-8229. …

Is it BBQ or grilling?

The difference between barbecuing and grilling is simple: temperature. BBQ is low and slow, while grilling requires a high-temp inferno to seal in flavor.

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