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- The Rivalry Issue
- Heated battles, from high school sports to Thanksgiving sandwiches read article
The Intersection
- Kosher meal vs. common fare in Nevada prisons
- Nevada’s new prison menu, which does not include separate kosher meals, will save the state some money. more
- Linsanity raises questions about race
- Would Jeremy Lin’s achievements still make news if his race was different? more
- The Rebels are down but not out
- “The Rebels are still an NCAA Tournament team.” more
- Sorry, bathers: Nevada bans narcotic bath salts
- The newish synthetic drug has sent many users across the country to the emergency room. more
- Weekly Q&A: DREAM Act activist Astrid Silva
- Her name was never Jessica. Now, Astrid Silva speaks out about the DREAM Act, marriage and her dad. more
- The trippy high school reunion of the celebrity impersonator convention
- Sun columnist J. Patrick Coolican spends some time with Robert De Niro, Pee-wee Herman and more. more
- Conversation starters: A brain damage study on boxers and more
- Also, the police solve a rash of vehicle robberies at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. more
- Thinking about Neil Patrick Harris, Girl Scout cookies and more
- Also, Taco Bell’s upcoming new line of tacos. more
- Help a sister help the community—wear a red dress
- There are two things to know about attending this weekend’s Project Red Dress party: 1. You have to wear a dress. 2. It must be red. more
- The Attic says goodbye with a liquidation sale
- “All my dreams, all my plans to enjoy the revitalization of the area are shot.” more
Nightlife
- Experiencing vintage Vegas—and cocktails—at Downtown’s new classics
- Find a retro atmosphere and cocktail throwbacks at the El Cortez’s Parlour Bar, as well as the recently-opened Mob Bar. more
- At Comme Ca, it’s always ‘thyme’ for bourbon
- The Thyme for Bourbon is just one cocktail off the Cosmopolitan venue’s new 18A menu. more
- Hot Spots: Kelis at Rain, Ferry Corsten at Marquee and more
- Also, Flavor Flav hosts a party at Beauty Bar. Yes—Flavor Flav. more
- Nightlife news & notes: A nightlife roast, an exclusive Scotch whiskey pouring and more
- Also, cocktail hour goes medieval at the Lady Silvia. more
Arts & Entertainment
- Beauties and Beats at Cosmo was odd but entertaining
- At best, it felt like a punk-rock bar mitzvah. more
- Pop Up’s brilliant ‘Salon Show’ is no simple rehash
- The exhibit itself—full of contemporized takes on traditional forms—seems an artwork of its own. more
- Local music scene: Why the sudden covers craze?
- How long until Supertramp gets a tribute night? more
- Fine art: Brandvik’s metal structures get at the soul of Las Vegas
- ‘Green Felt Jungle Gym’ brings the city’s famous architectural frames into focus. more
- The Darkness returns to brighten our musical mood
- The pent-up rock-xual frustration was so palpable inside the House of Blues, you could smell it in the air. more
- CD review: Sleigh Bells
- The Brooklyn duo gets way mellower on Album No. 2. more
- Who to hear, what to see and where to throw paint at runners this week
- Stephen Malkmus, Die Antwoord and Tuck & Patti are in town. Not at the same show. more
- Celebrate Black History Month with ‘Raisin in the Sun’ and Gospel Fest
- Haven’t celebrated Black History Month yet? Check out ‘Raisin in the Sun’ and Gospel Fest more
Screen
- The Oscars are upon us—and the Oscar shorts are headed to town
- Also: a nominated-films marathon at the Orleans more
- Film review: ‘Wanderlust’
- ‘Wanderlust’ is fitfully amusing — but it is amusing nonetheless more
- Film review: ‘The Land of Blood and Honey’
- Angelina Jolie’s ‘Land of Blood and Honey’ is a crashing failure more
Taste
- Public House boasts more than great beer
- The Venetian gastropub also has great food. Devils on horseback, anyone?
- Chicken strips three tasty ways at BFG
- When a restaurant is named after a single dish, it better be damn good.
- Kickass ketchup for your burger, your Bloody and your discerning tastes
- “High fructose corn syrup? Don’t make me scoff.”
- Restaurant Week: Great food, good cause
- Restaurant Week gives you a delicious excuse to help charity
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Soundcheck
- Review: Imagine Dragons' new EP
- The tunes on 'Continued Silence' outpace the lyrics.
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- The Brooklyn duo gets way mellower on Album No. 2.
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- The Scots' third album is a lot less intense. Whether that's good or bad depends on your need for noise.
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Featured Cocktail
Feb 28, 2012
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Sabrina Chapman
BLT’s Double Barrel cocktail float is pure adult nostalgia
There’s a new sharpshooter in town. Yup, BLT Burger’s Double Barrel ($12) will take you down with a sweet Kentucky drawl and a sharp bite that stings like a rattlesnake. ...
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