The new season of “Bar Rescue,” which begins Sunday on the Paramount Network, is set entirely in Las Vegas.
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.
Las Vegas-area owners and industry experts say some changes prompted by the pandemic are here to say, while others will be jettisoned.
Pop-up dinners in two locations, take-home taco kits, a mezcal and tequila festival and bargain beverages will be part of Las Vegas’ Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Two more restaurants on the Strip have reopened; District One Kitchen and Bar to reopen just in time for Mother’s Day weekend.
Restaurant operators and industry experts say a combination of factors has led to an acute shortage of employees as they approach 100 percent capacity on June 1.
Culinary-themed classes at Wynn Las Vegas, Sur La Table at Downtown Summerlin and Ethel M Chocolates in Henderson enable students to watch, taste and learn.
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the Farmer Boys chain pairs with a local tattoo shop to offer a chance to ink its designs in exchange for burgers.
Red Rock restaurants offer celebratory menus, Oscar Goodman continues dinner series, Valley Cheese brings back its happy hour and Green Valley Ranch opens ‘Backyard.’
James Beard Award winner Shawn McClain has confirmed that he will open a restaurant at Sahara this fall as part of a $150 million transformation of the resort.
Pinkbox owners Stephen and Judith Siegel open their fourth location. This time, it has a drive-thru, plenty of pink graphics for Instagram photos — and doughnuts.
Brunches return, new eateries open and diners can take a Passport to Italy with four-course dinners and demonstrations.
Becca’s Restaurant & Lounge, Casa Calavera, Al Solito Posto, Ada’s Wine Bar and Project BBQ expand options for those who want to dine in the great outdoors.
Vegas Golden Knights fans who sign a contract with the pizzamakers can get a sign marking the Little Caesars NHL Hockey Room and free Crazy Bread for the season.
Attention, all you Easter-celebrating peeps out there: Local spots are marking the holiday with marshmallow Peeps-centric cocktails.
Jamie Tran, chef/owner of The Black Sheep, isn’t exactly your typical extroverted TV chef, but she says her experience on Bravo’s “Top Chef” was a positive one overall.