The best thing about all of these National Whatever-It-Is Days is the free stuff that’s handed out in celebration. This time it’s coffee, for National Coffee Day on Sunday.
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.
An Oktoberfest celebration at the Galleria at Sunset mall leads this week’s food & drink roundup.
Local chef Bradley Manchester takes over at Golden Entertainment’s STRAT, and Robert Lomeli is now running the kitchen for the resort’s rotating restaurant, Top of the World.
Regional sausages such as linguica can be a little difficult to find, but fellow Food Finders spotted the Portuguese favorite for Cathy Orfe, who’s looking for Silva brand.
Rampart’s newly renovated Market Place Buffet has special dishes available Sunday and Monday.
A newly refurbished and expanded buffet — including an outdoor dining area, perhaps unique in Las Vegas — has opened at the J.W. Marriott Las Vegas/Rampart Casino.
Water Grill’s new sushi menu leads this week’s food & drink roundup.
The Fashion Show mall outlet will offer free fried rice on Friday and free chicken fried rice to anyone who dines in Thursday or Friday.
Readers also share advice on deli options in Henderson and a place to go for a nice, quiet, dress-up dinner.
The Crack Shack on the Strip fixes The Hangover, featuring antibiotic-free chicken and a fried egg between two biscuits.
In honor of National Talk Like a Pirate Day, Ike’s has a discount on Thursday for customers who say “Ahoy, matey!” at the store’s register.
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day, Black Tap at The Venetian is giving away free All-American Burgers.
Chefs putting syrupy touches on entrees (French toast, chicken and waffles), an appetizer, a sweet treat and a drink (with candied bacon).
In honor of the restaurant’s founding chef/owner, the late David Alenik, Sunday has been proclaimed Pasta Shop Ristorante Art Gallery Day by Henderson Mayor Debra March.
Carl’s Donuts on Sunset Road will offer specials on some of these sweet treats on Saturday.