One Six missed the mark by taking the name of its floor number in the new Eastside Cannery, 5255 Boulder Highway. Considering its breathtaking view of the Boulder and Vegas strips, Tapas the World would have been more appropriate.
Food
Known for his gourmet spin on American comfort food and popular processed snacks, chef Kerry Simon hasn’t abandoned his defining philosophy at his 7-month-old restaurant Simon at Palms Place, 4381 W. Flamingo Road.
Gotta love that kielbasa, the legendary Polish favorite. And apparently readers do, because several of them responded to a query from James Noetzel, who’s looking for a “chunky-garlic” variety.
We have bakeries in Las Vegas. Boy, do we have bakeries.
Wine: Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Vintner’s Cuvee XXX
The major reasons to see Las Vegas Little Theatre’s “How the Other Half Loves” are Barbara King and Gary Lunn. She plays a well-heeled, well-spoken proper English woman who’s having an affair. He’s her often befuddled husband, the sort who goes about looking for a coat that he’s already wearing.
Bagel Cafe Express, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, received 20 demerits Dec. 29. Violations included no sanitizer available at three-compartment sink. GRADE: B
The year is a week old, which means you’ve probably forgotten or abandoned all or most of your New Year’s resolutions. So, just as a reminder, here are a few dietary resolutions for you:
I know that a lot of my readers who hail from points east are scrapple fans, so this seems like a good way to start the new year.
Dunkin’ Donuts, 7155 Grand Montecito Parkway, received 19 demerits Dec. 23. Violations included foods not stored properly. GRADE: B
There’s something to be said for the classic, traditional steakhouse. But, at MRKT Sea & Land at Aliante Station, there’s also much to be said about spicing up that standard steakhouse paradigm with a few chic touches.
This year was a roller-coaster ride for wine. In the spring, many new records were set for the world’s finest and rarest, but as we came through the summer and into fall, it all came tumbling down. Although prices have dropped, they are still higher than they were a few years ago.
Even if you didn’t know this eatery’s name, it wouldn’t take long to guess. The walls and chairs at The Grape are deep purple, the centerpiece is a wine bar serving 100 wines by the glass, and grapes come with many of the dishes.