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Taste
Catch’s updated brunch matches its atmosphere’s flash
Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021 The eye-catching tartare trio, with salmon, hamachi and tuna accompanied by caviar, tobiko wasabi and crème fraîche, should be the starting point for the table.
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Features
At Southern Nevada’s college campuses, online learning is here to stay
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 Students are learning to work collaboratively with peers through platforms like Zoom, readying them for workplaces that are also undergoing upheavals in structure.
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Features
National Teacher of the Year Juliana Urtubey aims to educate in and out of the classroom
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 “We take each person for who they are, and we meet them where they are,” says the teacher at Kermit R. Booker, Sr. Innovative Elementary School in Las Vegas.
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Weekly Q&A
Communities in Schools’ Tami Hance-Lehr explains how her organization has adapted to the new educational world
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 “A lot of our students are going through or have experienced trauma. We’ve invested in our site coordinators to make sure they have the training to go back into classrooms.”
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Taste
Resorts World’s Brezza will transport guests to the Italian coast
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 Nicole Brisson, who famously helmed Carnevino at Palazzo, wields her knowledge of all things carnivorous here, from lamb chops and pork chops to dry-aged steaks.
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A&E
Meal-making will be easier if you have these essentials on hand
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 The spices, sauces and canned goods you need to have around.
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Fine Art
Comic Kathleen Madigan on returning to the road after months at home
Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021 “I did Reno, and they were rabid. I mean, the crowd was so rabid I was almost afraid of them.”
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Features
Make Ely your next Nevada bucket-list destination
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Four hours from Las Vegas, the town that sprung up as a Pony Express post office and stagecoach station has become a bustling hub of activity, both indoors and out.
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Taste
It’s love at first sip at Downtown’s Bungalow Coffee
Thursday, July 29, 2021 The baristas are friendly folks who can riff about coffee beans as easily as they can about their favorite music.
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Features
Nevada’s Highway 50, the “Loneliest Road in America,” is anything but
Thursday, July 29, 2021 Stretching eastward from Reno to Baker, it offers intriguing stops—ghost towns, state parks, old-timey saloons and more.
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Taste
STK’s weekend brunch is every bit as stylish and delicious as its dinner fare
Thursday, July 29, 2021 No need to wait until after dark to enjoy this hot spot.
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Features
Head out and explore these Nevada state parks
Thursday, July 29, 2021 From Kershaw-Ryan to Washoe Lake and beyond.
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Taste
Taverna Costera’s restaurant, coffee shop and rooftop bar add to Downtown Las Vegas’ fast-growing Arts District
Thursday, July 8, 2021 Owner Jeff Hwang says the idea is to bring together local food lovers, artists, musicians and other entertainers together for a convivial night out.
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Weekly Q&A
Sweet Inspiration: Las Vegas pastry chef Keris Kuwana talks all things dessert
Thursday, July 8, 2021 The Weekly caught up with the Lev Group’s sugar dynamo to talk mochi doughnuts, turning tiramisu on its head and more.
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Health
Las Vegas 'reset coach' Barbra Jo Batterman helps clients find their post-pandemic footing
Saturday, July 3, 2021 During lockdown, many of us fell off the exercise train, ate too much junk food, drank too much alcohol ... or all of the above.
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Taste
North Italia’s seasonal food and cocktail menu will lighten up your Las Vegas summer
Thursday, July 1, 2021 The made-from-scratch pizzas and pastas and handcrafted drinks are ideal for savoring in the company of friends.
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Taste
Caviar and cocktails pair elegantly at Bellagio’s Petrossian Bar
Thursday, July 1, 2021 Is there anything more indulgent than caviar for dessert?
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Taste
Executive chef Candace Ochoa finds her home in José Andrés’ culinary world
Thursday, June 24, 2021 “If you think something is crazy, do it. That’s a staple here.”
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A&E
Delivering With Dignity seeks volunteers
Thursday, June 24, 2021 The organization, which was founded during the pandemic, delivers meals to those struggling with poverty or who are at risk of contracting COVID-19, including the elderly and people with underlying medical conditions.
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A&E
Restaurant Week brings community together for a worthy cause
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Three Square’s annual fundraiser is back with some timely changes.
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Features
Sweet spots: Spend the Las Vegas summer with these cool treats
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Ice creams, snow cones, frozen bananas and other colorful delights that taste as good as they look.
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Weekly Q&A
As concertmaster, violinist De Ann Letourneau serves as the Philharmonic’s right hand
Thursday, June 3, 2021 Las Vegas is eager to see the symphony orchestra take the stage again later this year.
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Health
How to (healthily) eat or drink your stress away
Sunday, May 30, 2021 Citrus fruits, fatty fish and even dark chocolate can help.
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Taste
Five finds at Filipino grocer Seafood City
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Chippy, Lucky Me noodles, Kopiko 3-in-1 and more.
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A&E
Donations to Three Square are being matched throughout May
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Sponsors Nevada Gold Mines operated by Barrick and NV Energy Foundation, will help provide up to six meals for every dollar donated.
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Taste
Fermenting food can be good for your insides (and easier than you think)
Thursday, May 20, 2021 Wine, tea, cheese, bread, chocolate, pickles, yogurt, kombucha … Once you understand that process, the possibilities are endless.
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Health
Tips for surviving allergy season, from the CCSD/UNLV Pollen Monitoring Program
Saturday, May 15, 2021 Though allergies are an inevitable part of life for many of us, there are things you can do to mitigate some of the more bothersome manifestations.
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Taste
David Chang’s Bang Bar hits the sweet (and spicy) spot
Thursday, May 13, 2021 The stall at the Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall features a wallet-friendly $9-$11 price point for main menu items.
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Taste
Famed LA Thai spot Night + Market dazzles at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Thursday, May 13, 2021 The crispy rice salad is a texturally complex dish that can only be described as a party in your mouth, electrifying every taste bud in a delightful and surprising way.
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Taste
Carmine’s Pizza Kitchen carries forth a community-focused family tradition
Thursday, May 6, 2021 “‘Saturday Night Fever’, where John Travolta walked up to the window and grabbed two slices, that’s where they all started. That’s where they all learned how to make pizza,” owner Frank Vento says.
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Taste
Two Las Vegas chefs compete to be ‘Best Baker in America’
Thursday, April 29, 2021 Season 4 premieres May 3 on the Food Network.
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Health
Start reducing your carbon footprint by making changes in the kitchen
Sunday, April 25, 2021 It will benefit the planet—and our health, in the process. Here are some ways to start.
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A&E
Put your spring cleaning to good use by helping others
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Where to donate, from Big Brothers to Opportunity Village.
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Features
Simple ways to help conserve water in Southern Nevada
Thursday, April 22, 2021 The average household in Las Vegas uses 55,000 gallons of water a year. Beyond your backyard, here are some ways to decrease your consumption.
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Features
Raising Eco-warriors: Teaching kids to be stewards of the Earth
Thursday, April 22, 2021 It’s never too early to start educating your kids. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Features
A peek inside North America’s largest recycling center, located right here in the Las Vegas Valley
Thursday, April 22, 2021 Three things Southern Nevada Recycling Center Community hopes customers keep in mind when filling their blue bins.
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Features
Las Vegas chef Daniel Stramm uses his culinary skills to incorporate CBD in the kitchen
Thursday, April 15, 2021 On April 20, Stramm will appear on the premiere episode of ‘Chopped 420,’ a spinoff of the Food Network’s popular ‘Chopped’ food competition.
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A&E
Save money and stay healthy with DIY self-care solutions
Thursday, April 15, 2021 With just a little time and effort, you’ll be able to control exactly what you put on your hair and skin, and you’ll also feel good knowing you’re not dumping harsh chemicals down the drain or sending nonbiodegradable plastic containers to a landfill.
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Features
Talking cannabis with Alex Unruh and Morgan Martin of Las Vegas’ ShowGrow Dispensary
Thursday, April 15, 2021 “I think the cannabis community has really come together during this pandemic. We’re the best part of everyone’s day.”
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Taste
Catch up with old friends at Ada’s Wine Bar in Las Vegas’ Tivoli Village
Thursday, April 15, 2021 The menu has been reimagined from its original seasonal Italian offerings to Spanish and Mediterranean small plates, inspired by chef James Trees’ travels in the region.
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Taste
Fergusons Downtown’s subscription-based coffee club spotlights local roasters
Thursday, April 8, 2021 Vesta, Take It Easy and Zephyr have all been featured thus far.
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A&E
The food’s familiar, but the energy’s new at Estiatorio Milos’ new Las Vegas Strip home
Thursday, April 8, 2021 All the classic dishes have made the move from the Cosmopolitan to the Venetian, along with the famed three-course prix fixe lunch.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Las Vegas Local Restaurant Institutions
Wednesday, April 7, 2021 We can’t wait to share the best things we ate last month from our tasty trips to Estiatorio Milos, Cornish Pasty, Ada’s Wine Bar and Border Grill.
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A&E
Resorts World Las Vegas unveils food and beverage offerings
Thursday, April 1, 2021 The much-anticipated opening of the the Strip resort brings with it an outstanding portfolio of new-to-market dining destinations.
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A&E
Use a deep spring cleaning to breathe new life into your home
Thursday, April 1, 2021 The benefits of the annual cleaning ritual can be immense, including improved mental well-being.
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A&E
Chef Jamie Tran of the Black Sheep lands on ‘Top Chef’
Thursday, April 1, 2021 She just added some new dishes to the menu at her Vietnamese-influenced neighborhood favorite, too.
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Taste
Downtown Las Vegas’ Sushi Ichiban encourages all-you-can-eat experimentation
Thursday, March 25, 2021 Go ahead and order that Sexy Bomb Roll, followed by a Happy Ending. No one will judge.
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Taste
Bruce Kalman previews Soulbelly BBQ ahead of its Arts District opening
Thursday, March 18, 2021 When we heard the James Beard nominee and former ‘Top Chef’ and ‘Chopped’ competitor had a pop-up going at the Kitchen at Atomic, we hightailed it Downtown.
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A&E
Tips for getting in the COVID-19 vaccination queue in Las Vegas
Thursday, March 18, 2021 How to get on “waste lists,” and a helpful Facebook group to follow.
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Health
Gut Instinct: There’s a whole universe in your digestive system. Learn to be its master
Saturday, March 13, 2021 “When we overconsume foods that promote bad bacterial growth, we start to see infections, longer-term complications and overall GI discomfort,” says UNLV’s Samantha Coogan.