The Olympics have many of us feeling pretty patriotic these days, so it’s only appropriate that we offer reader suggestions for David Simms, who’s looking for apple pie — specifically, apple pie “that you don’t need a hammer and chisel to cut through.”
Food
Food and gasoline prices are up, the dollar and the stock market are down, and most of us are trying to save money anywhere we can. When it comes to kids’ lunches, the best way to do that may be to have your child buy his or her lunch at school.
Asia Buffet, 3049 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 34 demerits Aug. 5. Violations included open bags of bulk food in dry storage area. GRADE: C
Restaurant owners hit hard by economy offer specials to give back to customers.
Avalon is a legendary island, famous for its beautiful apples, where King Arthur is taken to recover from his last battle at Camlann.
Azzara’s Fine Cuisine, 2551 Anthem Village, Henderson, received 19 demerits July 28. Violations included refrigerator not maintaining proper temperature. GRADE: B
Here’s some good news for Ruth Steffen, other readers looking for fresh-baked hamburger and hot-dog buns and anyone looking for fresh baked goods on the east side of the valley: John Bisci Sr. e-mailed that Great Buns Bakery, which burned a few years ago, has reopened at 3270 E. Tropicana Ave.
Get set for more malasadas, Korean fried chicken and chili over rice from the beloved Hawaiian diner chain.
The chain has three locations across the Las Vegas Valley.
Fagri is flown in from Greece, then offered grilled or as sashimi at Estiatorio Milos in The Venetian.
A Sparkling Festival, truffle dinners, holiday celebrations, brunches and more return to Las Vegas restaurants as they recover from effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
Las Vegas restaurant owner Alexandra Emtsova says she was “almost ready to give up” before getting Robert Irvine’s help.
The two-day celebration of Rosh Hashana, which marks the beginning of the Jewish new year and starts Friday, is a time for sweet foods to anticipate a sweet new year.
Carson Kitchen has added comfort-food dishes while Honey Salt has more vegan choices, Grimaldi’s has a meal deal for two and Dutch Bros offers a campfire-themed cold brew.