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- A truckin’ delicious food truck roundup
- Probably the biggest Las Vegas culinary scene story in 2010 is the arrival of the gourmet food truck. read article
- Scenes from the rodeo
- An outsider’s view from inside the greatest show on dirt read article
- So you want to start your own slider truck?
- Getting started is easier than you think—but be prepared for lots of bumps in the road read article
The Intersection
- ‘Nutcracker’ is a tough nut to crack
- What happens when the options get out of hand—not just one Nut, but two, three or four? more
- Baked benevolence from rivals Cupcakery and Retro Bakery
- Nothing says harmony as clearly—or deliciously—as two cupcake rivals banding together for a good cause. more
- Zappos needs to face facts: It’s not so special
- We’re dancing in the streets and toasting our yard-tall margaritas to the fact that a midsize company has decided not to leave Southern Nevada. more
- It’s time for Las Vegas to embrace the possibilities of the dreidel
- Gimel is the new black. more
- Random photo of the week
- Submitted by Chris Mason more
- Twyla Tharp hearts Vegas, but will Vegas heart Twyla?
- This weekend begins an open-ended, six-nights-a-week production called Sinatra Dance With Me at Wynn Las Vegas, a modern dance revue set to recorded tunes by ... more
- Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life?
- Whatta YOU think? The Weekly wants to know. more
- Thinking about a sports arena and dreaming of Chick-fil-A
- Also, you should check out the Las Vegas Philharmonic more
- Dream Zone: ‘rented a snowmobile’
- “The gas tank looked like an ink cartridge!” more
- Style: Sophisticated holiday looks
- Go from the office party to a New Year’s toast more
Nightlife
- Donning our gay apparel: Krave’s Snow Ball 2010
- Krave continues their tradition of awesome themed parties. more
- Bling for bottles: Behind-the-bar gadget is Vegas-ready
- Clubbers love light-up blinky things! more
- Heartbeat bumping: Taking a ride with DJ/producer Dash Berlin’s trance
- “Man on the Run.” “Waiting.” “Never Cry Again.” An interview with the DJ/producer before his first-ever Vegas gig. more
- Hot Spots: A whole lotta booty with Nicki Minaj, Sapphire’s anny, gogogo and more
- Criss Angel’s birthday, BootyBar, Ne-Yo and Deborah Cox. more
- Nightlife news & notes: Chocolate milk from grown-ups, new plans for Noir Bar and more
- Noir Bar’s new name, Moda moves downtown, Kimberly Cole and alcoholic milk. more
Arts & Entertainment
- Daft Punk’s ‘Tron: Legacy’ soundtrack review
- It’s curious and disappointing that the Legacy score has little of the digital dazzle that makes Daft Punk great. more
- Chatting with country star Miranda Lambert
- Miranda Lambert discusses her new album, her favorite fan moment and a very Vegas guilty pleasure. more
- Three questions with comedian Aziz Ansari
- Aziz Ansari talks about Criss Angel, his holiday plans and the good eats available here in Sin City. more
- Afghan Raiders regroup at Ghostbar
- Ah, Beans, how we’ve missed your high-impact head-bobbing. more
- Alissa Nutting gives us a glimpse at the woman behind the words
- By high school she was telling outlandish lies, presented as truth and designed to evoke laughter. more
- Local Music: Skorchamenza reunites at Bunkhouse
- Skorchamenza isn’t maximum R&B. No, the guys of this band are maximum rock ’n’ roll. more
- Where to go and what to watch this week
- This week, Inception is out on DVD and Santa … in 3-D! more
- Playlist: Christmas songs that don’t totally suck
- Are you as tired of “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer” as we are? more
Screen
- New movie and TV gift sets to look out for this holiday season
- What DVDs should be under the non-denominational winter fest tree? more
- Reality series ‘Hookers: Saved on the Strip’ tries to both titillate and chastise
- It lures viewers in with salacious tales from the sex trade, and then scolds them for being drawn to such seediness. more
- A terrorist sitcom: ‘Four Lions’ is bold but muddled
- Once you get over the initial novelty, you’re left with a movie that alternates between lame sitcom-style gags and muddled social commentary. more
- The third ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ movie offers little excitement
- There’s no real reason for continuing the saga that was postponed two years ago. more
Taste
- Babycakes brings yet more morning-food riches to Desert Shores
- It’s the newest busy breakfast restaurant in a neighborhood with several busy breakfast restaurants.
- This holiday season, why not learn how to prepare tastier food?
- Cooking classes aren’t just an educational excuse for a dinner out.
- One Meal: Poke Express
- Tiny squares of deliciousness.
- Anatomy of a food truck: Fukuburger
- A nuts-and-bolts look at how you prepare gourmet burgers in such a tight space
- Tales from the road
- Gourmet food truck operators have no shortage of stories from the streets
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- Daft Punk's 'Tron: Legacy' soundtrack review
- It’s curious and disappointing that the Legacy score has little of the digital dazzle that makes Daft Punk great.
Read more... - Ne-Yo’s latest lacks a personality of its own
- Previous albums from the former Las Vegan had first-rate production, but this one sounds like something you’ve heard before.
Read more... - Black Eyed Peas' new album regurgitates tired music trends
- Loopy synth grooves, jock-jam beats and clever wordplay fall away in favor of sterile techno that’s calibrated for mall clothing stores.
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Cocktail of the Week
Dec 15, 2010
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Deanna Rilling
A deep burn: Turn to bourbon for vintage cocktails that will warm you from the inside out
“’Tis the season of brown spirit cocktails,” says Kent Bearden, master mixologist at the MGM Grand. As you may have noticed, popular culture has embraced the Prohibition era of late, ...
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