Dennis Doubin, music director and conductor of the Vegas City Opera, has launched a children’s chorus inspired by his own days at the Moscow Choral Academy.
Heidi Knapp Rinella
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Heidi Knapp Rinella is an award-winning journalist with more than 35 years of experience as a writer and editor at newspapers in Ohio, Florida and Nevada, and is the author of seven books. She’s been with the Review-Journal as a feature writer and food critic since October 1999.
Carversteak, which is set to open Dec. 30, is backed by a number of veterans of the Las Vegas hospitality industry and promises high tech amid mid-century decor.
Pinkbox Doughnuts is moving — at least, its Henderson location is. And the new spot will have a drive-thru.
Emmitt’s, from Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith — the league’s all-time leading rusher — is to be a 30,000-square-foot, two-level space overlooking the Strip.
Freed’s Bakery, a longtime local favorite that dates to 1959, has opened its fourth dessert shop on California Avenue to offer signature pastries and other sweets.
Food halls and courts are more numerous on the Strip than in years past, and experts say the shift is driven by customers looking for more variety and value.
A number of restaurant openings are announced, including additional spots from Buddy Valastro and Bobby Flay, while others announce a variety of holiday events.
Jose Andres, who has several restaurants in Las Vegas and who has become known as a humanitarian for his ThinkFoodGroup, will be at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Hanukkah, the eight-day Jewish festival of light, begins Sunday and concludes Dec. 6, and a number of local restaurants will celebrate with special menus.
Tommy Bahama closed its full-service restaurant, which had been an anchor of Town Square, and opened Marlin Bar with streamlined service and outdoor seating.
New Las Vegas restaurants include I Heart Mac & Cheese, Terrace Mediterranean, Saffron Vegetarian Eatery, Boom Bang Fine Food & Cocktails, Harlo and soon Carversteak.
Dropping temperatures mean it’s finally starting to feel like fall, so here are some places to indulge in some hearty autumnal food and drink for the soul.
Dominique Ansel, creator of the Cronut, frozen s’more and cookie shot, has bakeries in New York and Hong Kong. He plans to open one at Caesars Palace next summer.
Las Vegas restaurants offer a variety of menus — from traditional to exotic — for Thanksgiving Day dining.
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen, named for the Jonas Brothers’ great-grandmother, will evoke their North Carolina roots with chicken and dumplings, pimento cheese and more.