Jim Begley
Story Archive
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Dining
Find uncommonly good bar food at Sporting Life
Wednesday, May 21, 2014 It looks like a typical neighborhood gaming bar, but it doesn't taste like one.
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Two new pizzerias hit the Strip at Linq and Monte Carlo
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Which will you prefer, brick-oven pies at Flour & Barley or build-your-own pizzas at 800 Degrees?
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New chefs and events bring fresh flavor to Vegas Uncork’d
Wednesday, May 14, 2014 The Grand Tasting is still the centerpiece of this annual fantastic foodfest, but there were coma-inducing delights to be had throughout the weekend.
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Vila Algarve delivers a beautiful take on Portuguese cuisine
Wednesday, May 7, 2014 With its obvious ties to Macau, Las Vegas was due for a great Portuguese restaurant.
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Q Bistro offers a different take on Korean food
Wednesday, April 30, 2014 Most local Korean joints specialize in barbecue, but Q diversifies with fried chicken, pizza and more.
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Streetcar Po-Boys delivers a true taste of New Orleans
Wednesday, April 2, 2014 The Big Easy has reached Vegas. Get ready for light and flaky rolls stuffed with fried seafood from the Gulf Coast.
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British invasion: It’s time for Cornish Pasty Company’s tasty takeover
Wednesday, March 26, 2014 You can stuff a pasty with damn near anything.
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Bobby's Burger Palace: A new ruler of our Vegas burger kingdom?
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Bobby Flay's fine-tuned burger machine is a welcome addition to the Strip.
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Taste
How to best experience the great new Goodwich
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 The Downtown sandwich stand has flavors and prices that fit everyone's needs.
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Dining
MGM’s new Hecho en Vegas has a happy hour worth your time
Thursday, March 6, 2014 The new restaurant takes the space formerly known as Diego with a wide-open renovation primed for food and fun.
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Dining
Find Chicago food all over the Las Vegas Valley
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2014 Vegas has long provided refuge to Chicago expats, and they’ve brought their food. Here's where to find it.
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Dining
Interactive sauce and swine galore at Tonkatsu Kiyoshi
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 This new Japanese eatery in the southwest is all about the deep-fried pig.
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The fabulous fries of the Las Vegas Strip
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2014 Sometimes simple fried potatoes deserve the glamorous treatment.
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Take waffles to new heights at Tiabi
Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014 Thin waffles, thick Belgians, waffle sandwiches ... Tiabi Coffee & Waffle Bar does it all.
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Three bites to try at Container Park
Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2014 Dining options abound at the Downtown mini-mall. Start your snacking tour with these dishes.
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Desnudo Tacos already ranks among the best Mexican in town
Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2014 Naked City Pizza Shop's Chris Palmeri teams up with Christian Dolias for authentic, casual eats.
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Downtown’s new pasta shop has music for your mouth
Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014 Rock'N'oodles packs big flavor into pasta dishes named for rock classics.
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Year in yum: Jim Begley's 13 favorite dishes of 2013
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2013 From bacon-wrapped pork chops to crispy duck salads, these were Begley's bites of the year.
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Food
Ogden's Hops & Harvest closes after just seven months
Monday, Dec. 16, 2013 Award-winning chef Bradley Ogden has left Las Vegas for the second time.
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Dining
Come for breakfast, stay for lunch at MTO Cafe
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013 With its Thanksgiving burger and mashed-potato stuffed hash browns, Downtown's MTO Café is definitely worth seeking out.
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Tender takes surf and turf to the next level in burger form
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 The Surf, Turf and Air Wagyu Kobe Burger combines beef, crab and duck, plus truly decadent condiments.
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The Golden Age of Vegas Dining: This costs $7
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013 The major casinos offer relatively cheap eats, too, if you’re ready to find them.
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Doña Norma delivers a Valley rarity: great Nicaraguan food
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2013 Experience delicious cuisine and get a Spanish lesson at this new hidden gem.
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BG Bistro is your new spot for Eastern European eats
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 Prepare yourself for the melty mild goodness that is Bulgarian cheese dip.
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Features
Interview with a Sommelier
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 It’s just like "Interview with the Vampire" except with less Brad Pitt and more parrots.
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Dining
KoMex gets crazy with a fusion-powered twist on the classic BLT
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013 The mad scientists in this northwest kitchen have unleashed a deliciously terrifying sandwich.
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He did it all for the gnocchi
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013 Jim Begley tracks down spectacular local dishes highlighting the forgotten pasta.
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Let Aurelio’s school you on real Chicago pizza
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013 Contrary to popular belief, Chicagoans don't generally eat deep dish pizza.
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Find the best gyro in town and more at the Great Greek Grill
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 This friendly neighborhood Greek diner reminds Jim Begley of his Chicago childhood.
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Sports
Three prime spots for catching football games right now
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 From friendly neighborhood bars to casino sports palaces, these joints have your football needs covered.
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Dining
Meat on a stick, and everything else on a stick, awaits you at Yu-Yu
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013 Kushiage is one of the newest Japanese cuisines to land in Chinatown.
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Old Homestead flexes its flavorful might with elaborate Herradura pairing dinner
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013 Caesars Palace picked out its very own Herradura Double Barrel Reposado, a complex and smoky treat.
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Dining
Eat Brian Howard's bacon for National Bacon Day
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Sweet baby Jesus, Brian Howard has done it again. With loads and loads of bacon.
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Nightlife
Four Vegas bars you’re not going to—but should be
Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013 Break out of your comfort zone at one of these straight charmers.
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Dining
Bacchanal Buffet kicks off Restaurant Week with special dinner event
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013 The mammoth Caesars Palace buffet will offer five courses, each with wine pairing, on August 22.
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Dining
Pub 1842: Not exactly a gastropub but still a fine place to dine
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 Michael Mina's new casual concept isn't serving Jim Begley's favorites, but it might have yours.
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Food
Eight new Las Vegas food trucks worth the chase
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 Who said food trucks are over? Las Vegas may not be buzzing about mobile deliciousness the way we were three years ago, but street food is not a fad. It’s here to stay, evidenced by the transition of trucks into brick-and-mortar restaurants, the growth and popularity of parking lot festivals and continued support and interest from the local dining industry.
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Dining
You need to eat these chicken-fried steak nachos
Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013 Go way down south to find Our Families Country Cafe, worth the trip.
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Taste
Find flaming good Mexican food at Juan's
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013 New southwest cantina features a lively staff that migrated from the former Viva Mercado's.
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Dining
Just desserts: Sweets Raku is coming to Spring Mountain Road
Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013 Raku chef Mitsuo Endo and pastry chef Mio Ogasawara are planning to evolve the concept of dessert.
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Taste
Dragon Noodle Co. puts a flavorful spin on a classic dish
Wednesday, July 31, 2013 This version of Mongolian beef is simple, yet big on heat.
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Celebrate National Tequila Day with the 'World's Freshest Margarita'
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 Do you really have something better to do today?
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Dining
Border Grill's Trash Fish dinner to highlight unsexy but tasty species
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 Chefs team up to spread the word about sustaining our seafood.
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Chef Gerald Chin is revamping the menu at Stripsteak
Wednesday, July 10, 2013 After running kitchens at Cosmopolitan, this Vegas chef is again focusing on one restaurant.
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Dining
The familiar favorites of Carlos' Kitchen are back, at Spectators
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 Chef/owner Carlos Fernandez said his food would return. That's a good thing.
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Cafe de Cebu offers up pork deliciousness and more
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 It all started with delicious deep-fried Filipino egg rolls. Now we here.
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Six great Las Vegas breakfast sandwiches
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 Make your morning better with these local bites.
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Juarez Border Food a great addition to local Mexican cuisine
Wednesday, May 15, 2013 Regional specialties distinguish this recently relocated restaurant.
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Samoan delicacies await at the Hungry Islander
Wednesday, May 8, 2013 The Hungry Islander is a market with a tasty buffet in the back.
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A tasty tour of Venezuelan eats at Viva Las Arepas
Wednesday, May 1, 2013 From street food stand to full-fledged restaurant, Viva Las Arepas has flavors that should not be missed.