12.29.10 · 6:47 PM

Untruths in local food advertising

When it comes to Las Vegas food signage, absolutely anything goes. For example, check out the spice rack sign by the Fashion Show Mall fool court’s wrap stand. “WORLD FAMOUS SPICE BAR,” it says. Is it now? WORLD famous? Any of you familiar with the GW Spice Bar? That’s what I thought. Oh, and here’s another sign I saw, in the Wynn, advertising Chef Bill DeMarco’s food: “Savory small plates are perfect for sharing,” it reads. No they’re effing not; ... Read more...

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12.21.10 · 2:22 PM

A heartfelt holiday apology

Dear Las Vegas Weekly readers, We at Las Vegas Weekly strive to keep you abreast of the most exciting cultural events happening in your city and across the nation. We do this, in part, through our “Trust Us,” segment in which we explicitly ask that you put your trust in us by watching, listening to, and reading the TV shows, the CDs, and the books that we recommend. Last week, I asked you to ‘trust me’ and watch the season ... Read more...

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12.7.10 · 3:30 PM

Diplomacy and dog $h!t

Dear Sir or Madam, Cleaning up dog poop isn’t fun—I know that. It’s a chore, and it’s a gross one. You’ve made it clear that you’re not interested in doing it, and I’ve slowly accepted that. I’m not going to say that you should pick up your dog’s poop from my front porch area (e.g., my rocks, my sidewalk, my steps) because it’s “the right thing to do.” We’re way past that. I will, however, tell you this: If I ... Read more...

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Featured Cocktail

Cocktail of the Week Jun 12, 2013
by Sabrina Chapman

The Lion’s Tail cocktail at Embers is a spicy classic reimagined for summer

Refreshing, peppery and adventurous; those are the words that instantly come to mind upon first sip of the Lion’s Tail ($9) at Embers Grille & Spirits. This vintage cocktail, which ...
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