Genevie Durano
Story Archive
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Taste
The Las Vegas Strip’s Brera Osteria celebrates the aperitivo with authentic Italian offerings
Thursday, March 11, 2021 It’s an offshoot of Brera Ristorante in LA’s Arts District—recently selected as one of the world’s top Italian restaurants not in Italy by online guide 50 Top Italy.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: All the Taco Talk
Monday, March 8, 2021 Masazul founder Mariana Alvarado explains why the tortilla is the most important part of a great taco.
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Health
Massage therapy offers many benefits, from relaxation to pain management
Saturday, March 6, 2021 Find out which style is right for you, from Swedish to hot stone to deep tissue and beyond.
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Taste
Boston’s Fish House & Bar brings East Coast freshness to the desert
Thursday, March 4, 2021 There’s so much good seafood—cioppino, lobster, branzino, salmon, red snapper, swordfish, sea bass—you might momentarily forget we’re a landlocked state.
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Weekly Q&A
Lanny Chin, chef of Downtown Las Vegas’ Slurp Society, envisions a restaurant empire
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 “I want to be able to provide jobs to the community, provide super positive work environments for people and afford myself a certain quality of life.”
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A&E
Green Valley Grocery stores are stocking Girl Scout Cookies
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 Through February 28, Southern Nevadans can purchase beloved treats like Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas at 66 locations.
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Taste
El Luchador brings south-of-the-border splendor to the Las Vegas suburbs
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 “That chimichanga is the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life.”
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Health
Taking care of teens’ mental health during the pandemic
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Social isolation has contributed to the uptick in depression and anxiety among adolescents since schools closed in the spring, according to local experts.
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Taste
Las Vegas’ Milpa puts a healthy spin on Mexican favorites
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Chef DJ Flores has learned from the best on the Strip, like José Andrés, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay.
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A&E
Beyond the classroom: Ways parents can teach their kids about the world
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 The best part? There’s no homework involved.
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A&E
Todd English’s food hall, the Beast, debuts at Las Vegas’ Area15
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Like Area15 itself, it mashes up many things: pizza, burgers and beers, barbecue, Asian and Italian noodles, plant-based dishes, cocktails and more.
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Taste
Las Vegas Valentine’s Day dining suggestions
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Where to get killer caviar, take-home beer and chocolate pairings and more.
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Taste
Main St. Provisions makes itself at home in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Chef Justin Kingsley Hall is known for incorporating a kiss of smoke into his cooking. Meat selections include steak and fries, the charcoal oven burger and a Heritage ham steak.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Sweet Bakery Treats
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 We’re ready for all the sweet treats that Valentine’s Day will bring.
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Features
These daytrips from Las Vegas can provide a restorative change of scenery
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 From nearby Lake Mead and Valley of Fire to Death Valley and Dixie National Forest a bit farther out.
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Taste
Tao Asian Bistro’s sushi box brings ocean favorites to your door
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 The selection of favorites includes two signature sushi rolls, nine pieces of nigiri or sashimi, two pieces each of spicy tuna and yellowtail on crispy rice, edamame and Tao-branded tamago.
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Taste
Casual corner: Three takeout options from Henderson’s Shoppes on the Parkway
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 What to order at Potbelly, the Great Greek and Founders Coffee.
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Taste
Jolene Mannina’s Vegas Test Kitchen lets chefs do what they do best
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 Vegas Test Kitchen essentially serves as an incubator, where chefs can test out food concepts and see how the public responds before committing to brick-and-mortar spaces.
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Health
Way to wellness: Get healthier in 2021 with these inspiring apps and podcasts
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 With sophisticated apps and inspiring podcasts to help you along, 2021 could be the year you attain your New Year’s wellness goals.
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Taste
Get to know your local growers at Vegas’ Fresh52 Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays at Tivoli Village and Sundays in Henderson, you’ll find more than three dozen vendors selling produce, fresh salsa, honey and more.
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Taste
Full House BBQ’s Filipino fusion game is strong
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 Where most Filipino restaurants in town utilize the “turo-turo” format—a cafeteria-style presentation of dishes—this is a sit-down affair, with a menu featuring typical northern Philippine-style dishes, along with not-so-typical fusion offerings.
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A&E
Tea can benefit your health—and your human connections
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 “It takes you away from everything else,” says Leo Lukidi, owner of Henderson’s Tea & Whisk.
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Features
Five reasons for Las Vegans to feel optimistic about 2021
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 The vaccine rollout, a resilient economy, political stability and more.
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Dining
Start the new year with these sweet treats
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 The humble doughnut has come a long way. Meet three tasty local versions …
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Dining
Kick off Vegan Dining Month with the new 'Las Vegas Vegan Dining Guide'
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 Vegans, Baby founder Diana Edelman has new picks for the city’s best plant-based eats.
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News
20 ways to overcome the stresses of 2020
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 This year has left us all in a state of anxiety. Here are 20 stress-busting ways to leave it all behind.
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A&E
Year in Review: Our favorite 2020 books and podcasts
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 Hint: The Obamas appear on both lists.
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A&E
Year in Review: Our most memorable 2020 Vegas meals
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 In a year that saw us hunkering down in our homes, the Weekly staff still managed to get in some delicious bites that didn’t come out of our kitchens.
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A&E
Las Vegas chefs share the secrets behind their favorite holiday dishes
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 How to make Marc Marrone’s shrimp cocktail, Carlos Cruz-Santos’ mole, Elizabeth Blau’s brookies and more.
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News
Give the gift of health: Fill your loved ones’ stockings with a lifetime of good habits
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 You know that old adage about health, that we take it for granted until we no longer have it? The holidays are a good reminder to make it a priority. This season, give the gift of health to someone you love, even if it’s yourself. Start with these ideas.
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Taste
Valley restaurants celebrate Hanukkah with special menus
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 Burnt Offerings, Freed’s Bakery, Honey Salt and more.
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Features
Tips for staying healthy this winter
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 The importance of proper nutrition, regular exercise, ample sleep and more.
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Features
Amid an extraordinarily difficult year, MGM Resorts’ Ashley Farkas still offers thanks
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 She’d already tested positive for COVID-19 when, “I was told I had acute myeloid leukemia—a blood and bone marrow cancer.”
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Holiday Favorites
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Chinese five-spice yams? Sounds pretty great.
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News
Home is where you park it: #Vanlife attracts modern-day nomads
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 A mobile way of life has always captured the American imagination, with the first RVs appearing on the road more than a century ago. And after more than eight months of restricted travel due to the pandemic, the call of the open road feels stronger than ever. Some people are heeding it—and making it a full-time lifestyle, for both work and play.
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Taste
Lotus of Siam’s northern Thai comfort food is back where it all began
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 The original location reopened in May, and even with a 50 percent reduction in capacity, dining there has been a bright spot in these tough times.
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Taste
BB.Q brings Korean fried chicken to Chinatown
Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020 Start with the Golden Original—trimmed, battered and fried to an unbelievable crisp—or kick it up with the Secret Spicy.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Football Food
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 We’re checking in with Colin Fukunaga to find out how his Vegas-born burger shop found its way into Allegiant Stadium.
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A&E
#PaintNevadaPink promotes breast cancer awareness month
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2020 Buildings across the city will turn pink, including UMC, Dignity Health, City Hall, T-Mobile Arena and the Cosmopolitan.
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News
Purls of wisdom: These textile arts can do wonders for your mood
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020 It’s been a long year cooped up indoors. Why not learn a new hobby that doesn’t involve burning your retinas with blue light?
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Taste
These local chefs’ recipes will help you ‘homegate’ this NFL season
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020 Just because we can’t watch the Raiders in person doesn’t mean we can’t take part in the time-honored tradition of tailgating.
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A&E
Calming colors: The palette of your living space might be affecting your mood
Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020 “The color is going to make you feel better. When you walk into this space, it’s going to feed you good energy.”
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Taste
Cool Las Vegas Valley treats to get you through the dog days of summer
Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020 Where to find Dole Whip cocktails, fish-shaped waffle cones and more.
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Features
Can students replace the social aspects of in-person school?
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 For Henderson mom Alexa Sullivan, telling her 6-year-old son and 3-year-old daughter why they can’t be with their friends freely is an emotional undertaking.
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Features
How can we maximize children’s chances for remote-learning success?
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020 Tips for scheduling, dedicated work stations and more.
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News
Stretching out: A beginner's guide to 10 essential yoga poses
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020 Yoga is a practice dating back thousands of years, first as an oral tradition from teachers to students, then collated into the Yoga Sutra, a 2,000-year-old treatise on yogic philosophy.
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Taste
Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse at the Flamingo pays homage to Las Vegas’ past
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020 The carnivorous delights are abundant—like rib-eyes, a wagyu rib cap and a majestic 32-ounce tomahawk—and the other half of the menu boasts seafood flown in daily.
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Taste
Cheesemonger Diana Brier brings a wealth of knowledge to Valley Cheese & Wine
Thursday, July 23, 2020 She’s one of only 45 people in the U.S. to hold a Cheese Sensory Evaluator certificate from the American Cheese Society.
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News
Stay flexible: Break up your workday with these smart stretches
Saturday, July 18, 2020 We all know sitting for long periods of time can be detrimental to our physical health. Muscle tissue begins to shorten, starting with the hamstrings, which then pulls on the lower back. When the lower back starts to tighten, it pulls on the upper back, then the neck. It’s a chain reaction that can cause physical discomfort.
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Taste
Three of our favorite Las Vegas patio-dining experiences
Thursday, July 9, 2020 In these uncertain times, it’s the best option for socializing during a meal, health experts say.