Al’s is in a former 5 & Diner — one of those big silver classic-diner things — and wears it well. And yes, this is the Al’s from Chicago, founded in 1938. It’s a franchise, but the Al’s folks take the reputation of their restaurants very seriously.
Food
Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with steakhouses and seafood restaurants this week.
Dining events and news from across the valley.
We may be nearing the end of National Pecan Month, but it’s not too late to commemorate it with one of these treats.
Tequila Corralejo will be featured in a pairing dinner at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay. The five-course dinner is $150, or $75 for members of the Border Grill VIP Club and will have an entree of espresso-rubbed pork tenderloin.
Just in case you were looking for a Chipotle alternative, Taco Bell is launching a higher-end restaurant chain.
The rising cost of “everything from beef to wheat” has consumers concerned at the supermarket.
Who’s looking for the perfect Monte Cristo sandwich?
Kitchen Creations, a new venture from Opportunity Village, opened in March. Mauro Lara, the organization’s chief operating officer, said food service and training has long been one of its focuses, with commercial kitchens at two of the group’s campuses.
With One Hope wines, consumers not only get to drink delicious wines, but help out their favorite causes.
Ty Burrell of “Modern Family” TV fame opens a pub and restaurant combo in Salt Lake City, starring Food & Wine magazine’s chef favorite, Viet Pham.
The Mexican food chain said Thursday that it would raise prices for the first time in three years as its popularity continues to soar. Menu boards with the new prices should start rolling out in coming weeks and be in place at all restaurants by this summer.
A Japanese restaurant in an old 5 & Diner? Talk about a visual non sequitur. “Fine dining” may be overstepping the bounds of its location and somewhat slow service, so consider it as applying solely to the food.
Each week Neon spotlights a different cuisine in the Dining Guide, with New American restaurants this week.
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