Havana Grill's Paella Valenciana

  Monday October 1st, 2007
Havana Grill at 8878 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson serves up the best in Cuban cuisine, from cool Mojito cocktails and traditional pork and seafood entrees to creamy flan desserts.

Co-owned by a pair of Las Vegans who are Cuban-Americans, Paul Garcell and Sergio Perez, Havana Grill is further proof that the Las Vegas area has truly emerged as a world-class dining capital, now offering locals and tourists tastes from around the globe — including the island nation that lies only a few hundreds miles off the coast of Florida.

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  Monday September 24th, 2007
It came in a plain brown wrapper. A generic white label and ambiguous return address heightened my natural curiosity about the non-descript package. It seemed harmless enough, but you never can tell. I cautiously felt around the padded edges. Hmm. Sharp corners, slightly thicker on one edge… >>> Read the Full Story

Nava Atlas's Spanish Veggie Stew

  Monday September 17th, 2007

Bountiful Vegan Soups for Every Time of Year

by Nava Atlas

In this completely revised and updated edition of Vegetarian Soups for all Seasons (Amberwood Press Inc., $15.95/paperback), Nava Atlas ladles out more than 120 satisfying, imaginative soups and stews including 20 new recipes. Arranged in seasonal chapters, the bountiful bowlfuls are now completely vegan. Low in fat and rich in flavor, these soups and stews highlight the best of each season‚s produce.

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  Monday September 10th, 2007
Chef Joseph Keller’s Bistro Zinc on the lakefront of MonteLago Village at Lake Las Vegas, will celebrate its grand reopening with a bang, serving complimentary cocktails and hors d’œuvres with a smoke-and-fire theme Sept. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m.

The culinary artisan says it’s his way of extending thanks to his customers, both old and new, for their support in the aftermath of the restaurant’s June 30 fire.

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  Monday September 3rd, 2007

Every day more and more people are discovering that they have allergies or intolerances to gluten, dairy, wheat or soy, and are being forced to make adjustments to their diets. At the slightest hint of a food allergy or intolerance, the first casualty on the menu is dessert. Sweets, cakes, ice creams and pastries are seen as being the worst kinds of foods for those suffering with food intolerances, and often end up being sacrificed.

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  Monday August 27th, 2007
Hosting its fourth annual Chile Festival, Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill introduces Las Vegas to the art of cooking with chiles, Sept. 4 - 23. Adding a little extra zest to the festivities, Z’Tejas will contribute $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas for every item ordered off the Chile Fest Menu.

More than 1,000 pounds of famous Hatch, New Mexico green chile peppers, along with fresh ingredients will be used in a special menu highlighting chile appetizers, entrées and even desserts. The Chile Fest menu is available for lunch and dinner Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

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  Monday August 20th, 2007
RUB BBQ hit the road to unveil the restaurant’s brand new Orange County Chopper bike on CBS’ “The Early Show” Aug. 18.

The black “Hog” was decked out in red flames and had its own barbecue smoker sidecar designed by David Klose of bbqpits.com. It features 124-inch H&L motor with a Black Backer 6-speed and OCC Chrome bars in drag style. The bike can reach up to 100 mph and grill up to 20 racks of ribs.

During “The Early Show” segment Saturday, RUB BBQ’s Chef Paul Kirk, aka “’The Kansas City Baron of Barbecue,”’ showcased his specialty menu items, including Burnt Ends, smoked twice until crispy and lightly sauced.

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  Monday August 13th, 2007
Rock ‘n Roll Wine founders Chris Hammond and Sonny Barton, the duo behind the Las Vegas Rock ‘n Roll Wine events, have announced the release of The Grotto, the second limited release bottling from their wine subsidiary, Amplified Wines.

The Grotto will be one of several featured wines at Rock ‘n Roll Wine’s Second Annual Wine Amplified Festival at to be held at Mandalay Bay Beach. The Sept. 22 event, which is expected to draw more than 3,000 spectators, will feature multi-platinum artist Sugar Ray.

A 100 percent Shiraz, The Grotto is a rich and supple red wine from the Yarra Valley located in Southeast Australia, Hammond said. The wine is available exclusively in Las Vegas liquor stores, including Lee’s Discount Liquor and Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits, and can be purchased online at www.rocknrollwine.com.

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