Best in Print
May 9-May 15
- 10 burgers to eat right now
- A beefy to-do list for Vegas diners read article
- A costume-spotting, line-waiting tour of Free Comic Book Day in Las Vegas
- Josh Bell scored 29 comic books at Free Comic Book Day. How many did you get? read article
The Intersection
- Talking egos, edible ants and Cheetos with Bon Appetit’s Andrew Knowlton
- The foodie magazine’s restaurant editor returns for Vegas Uncork’d this weekend. more
- The salmonella outbreak at Firefly could teach local diners a lot—if anybody feels like listening
- “One dead cockroach means they’re probably taking care of the problem.” more
- Joe Downtown: Urban transformation could make Las Vegas for Las Vegans
- Las Vegas Strip casinos aren’t there for locals, but more and more, Downtown development is. more
- In Brief: High school singers hit the big time, and more
- Also, the El Cortez has Double Attack blackjack and desert tortoise limits are in effect. more
- U Bottle It teaches beer brewing and winemaking for beginners
- You might want to reconsider your next trip to the liquor store. more
- The Las Vegas Redevelopment Agency has been improving Downtown since 1986
- The Downtown Project isn’t the only organization out to boost the neighborhood. more
- By the numbers: A local look at the housing market rebound
- Increase in home prices, homes for sale and more. more
Nightlife
- Tivoli Village is home to an epic happy hour crawl
- And Cantina Laredo’s guacamole earns two mom hugs. Two. more
- Swedish DJ John Dahlback isn’t taking the safe track to stardom
- Young veteran spins at the Monday industry bash at XS this week. more
- Hot Spots: Ne-Yo at 1 Oak, Vegas StrEATs, Piranha’s 8th anniversary and more
- Also, Lee’s Beer & Tequila Experience takes over at LVH and Eric Prydz plays EBC. more
- Nightlife News & Notes: Busta Rhymes launches Ditch Fridays, Redfoo kicks off Night Swim
- Also, Tao’s new promotion will make turning 21 in Vegas even more special. more
- Andre’s new Summer Fresca is a seasonal treat
- Bittersweet strawberry-and-rhubarb libation tickles the tongue. more
Arts & Entertainment
- Trust Us: PBR’s Last Cowboy Standing, Vegas Uncork’d and other stuff to do this week
- Also, a benefit bash for local outfit Dusty Sunshine’s trip to Canada’s NXNE festival. more
- Songs the Rolling Stones should play Saturday at MGM (but probably won’t)
- The band’s been dusting off a few rarities for its 50 Years and Counting tour. more
- Don’t you forget about her: Molly Ringwald plays the Smith Center
- The Brat Pack alum brings the Great American Songbook to the Cabaret Jazz room. more
- RC Wonderly’s textured minimalism at Amanda Harris Gallery
- Minimalism. It’s a wonderful thing, especially in RC Wonderly’s hands more
- Vast displays a revealing retrospective on Robert Beckmann
- This is a must-see exhibit. Trust us more
- Country music roundup: Checking in on the state of twang
- Natalie Maines, Pistol Annies and Lady Antebellum. Which one earned four stars? more
- Preview: Nevada Ballet Theatre ends its season with ‘Romeo and Juliet’
- And its NBT’s first story ballet since Giselle in 2008. more
- Aziz Ansari’s latest Vegas visit was hilariously noteworthy
- “The world would be a better place if everybody treated each other the way black people treated magicians.” more
- CD Review: Deerhunter’s ‘Monomania’
- Raw and unfussy, Monomania rocks like it should. more
- Paramore plus enthusiastic audience equals a satisfying show at the Joint
- Hayley Williams overcomes food poisoning and technical difficulties. more
- Weekly reactions to Electric Daisy Carnival’s 2013 lineup
- Who is our team most excited to see at the Speedway? more
Screen
- Baz Luhrmann tries way too hard to bring ‘The Great Gatsby’ to life
- The director identifies much too strongly with Gatsby’s penchant for vulgar excess. more
- Great adaptations: Five recent movies that successfully captured classic literature
- Because we’re not feeling Baz Luhrmann’s take on The Great Gatsby. more
- TV review: ‘Family Tree’
- A Christopher Guest fan? Yeah, you’ll enjoy this more
Taste
- Jet Tila is returning to Vegas ... for dessert?
- The chef will open Kuma Snow Cream in Chinatown this month.
- Samoan delicacies await at the Hungry Islander
- The Hungry Islander is a market with a tasty buffet in the back.
- KC Fazel puts his own twist on classic steakhouse fare
- Veteran chef has created a wonderfully diverse menu at Luxor’s Tender restaurant.
- Delicious simplicity from Allegro's kitchen
- Chef Enzo Febbraro’s easy burrata bruschetta is a lovely anytime bite.
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Soundcheck
- CD Review: Vampire Weekend's 'Modern Vampires of the City'
- These vampires open with a ballad. Don't be alarmed.
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- Despite lineup changes, the band's Ungrateful shows little stress.
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Featured Cocktail
May 15, 2013
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Sabrina Chapman
The Golden Pillar: An architectural cocktail built for XS
This Sunday, XS nightclub celebrates the grand reopening of its after-dark pool party, Night Swim. Along with the bash comes a new offering of signature cocktails served by the pitcher, ...
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