Palazzo
Cocktail Culture
Gung Hay Fat Choy
The Firedrake Kiss As served at Fusion Mixology Bar in the Palazzo, $12
January 19th, 2012
Symbolism is big where Chinese New Year is concerned, as are the flavors presented by Palazzo’s award-winning mixologist Wendy Verdel-Hodges in her Chinese New Year cocktail. "The cocktail offers many complex flavors that are sure to tempt the palate," says Verdel-Hodges, who is well known for her ability to transform just about anything edible into a delicious and thought-provoking cocktail. And those complex flavors, they come in waves. "First you taste bitter citrus notes, followed by sweet ginger and ending with a kiss of heat." Read more »
Scene Stirs
Seven reasons to lift up a glass
January 19th, 2012
Last month we told you about Newcastle Brown’s Winter IPA. The latest limited-edition creation, Newcastle Founders’ Ale, is a full-bodied brew with dry, hoppy and roasted flavors, a tribute to the five founding breweries of Newcastle, available through April. Read more »
Dishing
Firecracker Manila Clams, Zine Noodles Dim Sum
January 19th, 2012
When clams are steamed open, they represent the opening of new horizons. Read more »
Drinking & Dining
Best Place to Keep the Party Going
Lavo Brunch
December 22nd, 2011
A brunch that starts at 2 p.m. almost sounds like it should be dinner instead, but considering that most of the Lavo Brunch revelers just rolled out of bed at around 1, it doesn’t really matter. Read more »
Gossip
The Box bound for the Palazzo
December 8th, 2011
Back in 2008, during the nadir of the economic crisis, Las Vegas saw many green-lit projects halt in their mid-construction tracks. One entity to meet such a fate was Nicole “ND” Durr’s lounge/theater/coffeeshop, ND’s Space, which was set to debut on the third floor of the Shoppes at the Palazzo, directly above Barneys. The 8,500-square-foot space has since been mothballed until New York operator Simon Hammerstein recently decided to pursue a Las Vegas outpost of his Lower East Side burlesque club, The Box. Read more »
Diner's Notebook
The culinary riches of Mexico, Korean hot dogs and a Carnival of Cuisine
November 24th, 2011
L.A., meanwhile, is having a hot-dog renaissance with new places such as Dog Haus and New York’s Gray’s Papaya, and the energy is spilling over to Southern Nevada. Pink’s at Planet Hollywood is one example of a gourmet hot-dog joint, but now comes Buldogi’s, Korean-inspired hot-dog fusion at 2291 S. Fort Apache Road (570-7560). The food, I can attest, is delish. Read more »
Night-lites
Hilton family parties in Vegas, while youngest son wrecks car back home
November 24th, 2011
Rick and Kathy Hilton were spending some time with son Barron for his 22nd birthday Nov. 19 at Marquee along with Paris. While they were there, though, youngest son Conrad crashed into a parked car in Brentwood, Calif., and left the scene before eventually returning. Read more »
Dishing
Thanksgiving on a Roll, First Food & Bar
November 17th, 2011
Chef Sammy DeMarco will be cranking out Thanksgiving all day long, but he hasn’t forgotten about the best part: the leftovers. Available after 1 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, these highly coveted sandwiches are piled high with the best of the rest of DeMarco’s holiday fixings. Read more »
Dishing
Pot Roast Cheese Fries, Grand Lux Café
October 27th, 2011
People like pot roast. People like cheese fries. It only makes sense to put them together. This recent menu addition is one hearty appetizer that features hunks of well-seasoned pot roast and fantastic gravy over french fries that have the proper integrity to stand up not only to the beef but to a mild cheese sauce as well. Read more »
Best Steak house
Carnevino
October 13th, 2011
It’s a cliché to say that the Strip has more great steak houses than anywhere else on earth per square mile, but it’s true. So it’s quite a distinction to be called the best in this town. But while the A300 beef from Australia at Jean-Georges may have been the top cut we tasted this year, Mario Batali’s place, with Zach Allen at the helm, wins for overall excellence. Read more »
