Jim Begley

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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
Make your morning better with these local bites
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Make your morning better with these local bites.

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PoshBurger Bistro's memorable burgers live up to the name
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Celebrity chef's new Summerlin burger bar is pricey yet delicious.

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Photos: Champagne and caviar at Guy Savoy’s last bastion of civilization
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Award-winning chef Guy Savoy and longstanding food, drink and pop culture journalist Robin Leach are two legendary hallmarks of the Las Vegas ...

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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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Six scrumptious slices of Vegas Uncork’d 2013
Beef, beer and celeb chefs galore
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Vegas Uncork'd can be an overwhelming culinary experience. We're happy to break it down for you.

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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.

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Five recommendations from local beer experts
Thursday, April 25, 2013
From Big Dog's to Sierra Nevada to Deschutes, these folks know what they like.

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Great beer overshadows tasty grub at Aces & Ales
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
East-side favorite prepares to bring its stellar taps and massive menu westward.

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Simple perfection: Making Milos' tomato salad
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Look for Dodoni feta cheese at International Marketplace to complete this easy recipe.

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Chef Jean Paul Labadie's sons love sushi
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Executive chef at Todd English P.U.B. takes his boys to Sushi Mon for an all-they-can-eat feast.

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Zen and the art of curry concoction
Japanese Curry Zen joins the delicious fun in Seoul Plaza
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Small curry house has a simple, fun menu.

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Check out the Thai food fair at Chaiya Meditation Monastery
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Delicious and cheap satay skewers, roti bread, shrimp cakes and more.

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Bacchanal Buffet adds Neopolitan pizza, with help from a master
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Famed pizza maker Enzo Coccia came to Caesars Place to drop some knowledge.

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A burger that tastes good any time
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
The friendly Badger Cafe next to Rum Runner serves a damn fine burger.

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Angelo Sosa arrives with Poppy Den at Tivoli Village
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Top Chef alum brings tasteful Asian fusion to the Summerlin area.

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A helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon for the ultimate Scotch tasting
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
It doesn't get much better than this.

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Sheridan Su brings the flavor at Fat Choy
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013
Chef's varied Vegas experiences culminate with great new Asian American cafe.

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No surprise: Jaleo chef loves paella and Iberico ham
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013
Chef Rodolfo Guzman started as a dishwasher at Jaleo in Washington, D.C.

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Nosh & Swig is an international trip to small plate heaven
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Chef Steve Piamchunter’s fun new restaurant has you covered from Thailand to Ireland.

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Biscuits, burgers, and one crazy juicing contraption
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Biscuit sliders are the main attraction at Biscuits 2 Burgers, until you discover the Zumex.

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House of Blues chef Dermot Driscoll shares his ahi tuna salad
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013
Executive chef worked with celeb cook Aarón Sánchez on a new menu.

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Mizumi chef on the benefits of soy salt and Hitachino Nest
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Chef Devin Hashimoto helped turn Okada into the more modern Mizumi at Wynn last year.

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Exploring the Eastern European treasures of Ron's Market
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2013
Sample a couple lamejuns, Armenian pizzas, while you shop.

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M&M still dishing out comforting Southern cuisine
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013
Winter is the right time to return to the Vegas soul food institution.

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Presto Cafe mixes healthy with ... Funyuns?
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
Also, you gotta try the pides.

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The perfect party food: sausage rolls from Ri Ra
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013
Try these Irish pigs in blankets at home, and don't forget the Guinness mustard sauce.

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The Best Bites of 2012
Brock Radke and Jim Begley ate everything this year, and these dozen dishes stood out
Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012
Brock Radke and Jim Begley ate everything this year, and these dozen dishes stood out.

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Chef Bruce Bromberg recommends early arrival for Chinese barbecue
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Blue Ribbon executive chef shares why his father is his ultimate food inspiration.

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Chef Sammy D brings boundless culinary energy to Rattlecan
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012
Venetian burger joint offers a mechanical pickle, crazy grub and lots of graffiti.

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American Coney Island brings a Detroit favorite to Fremont Street
Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012
A tasty little piece of Michigan, right here in fabulous Downtown Las Vegas.

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Weekly eaters analyze the latest edition of ‘Eating Las Vegas’
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2012
Like the critics who wrote it, there are some things about this Top 50 restaurant list that annoy us.

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Chef Jean Paul Labadie shows you the road to great ropa vieja
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
Veteran Vegas chef is now running the kitchen at Todd English P.U.B.

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Shopping at Town Square? Make a pit stop at Meatball Spot
Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012
Carla Pellegrino's latest Italian eatery is automatically Town Square's best.

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Two great bar burgers worth a bite
Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012
Your bar, a cold beer, a big burger. Any takers?

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Estiatorio Milos chef Tyler Bringhurst is obsessed with pickles
Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012
Name one other Strip chef who has eaten this much pickled okra from Shoney's.

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Join the meat parade at Fogo de Chao
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
Get ready for non-stop meat delivery at our finest Brazilian churrascaria.

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Five all-star side dishes from Las Vegas steakhouses
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012
These meat accompaniments (almost) steal the show ...

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Rice Trax stands out among local Hawaiian joints
Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012
Finally, the Japanese-Hawaiian joint with a shrimp-and-guacamole dish has been discovered.

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Speaking Greek: Let Light Group’s Brian Massie school you on great gyros
Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012
Get the recipe here!

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Adam Richman brings World Food Championships to Vegas
Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012
The Travel Channel star talks about his food journal and the Yoda of barbecue.

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Drink our cover: The Splurgemonkey cocktail
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
Because he already had his "Jim's Fried Rice" dish at KoMex Express ...

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Worth the wait: Andre's barrel-aged cocktails
Thursday, Oct. 25, 2012
"It’s almost a secret menu item.”

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Mizumi chef Devin Hashimoto shares the secrets of pork perfection
Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012
Mizumi's braised Kurobuta pork could be a hit at your next dinner party.

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Evil clowns aside, Cariba Charlie's ribs leave a lot to be desired
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
Just because Scorch the Clown says the ribs are great doesn't make it so.

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Tacos & Tequila chef shares his favorite ingredients
Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012
Chef Saul Ortiz is obsessed with spicy peppers, so of course he's into Thai food.

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Dispatches from Food & Wine's All-Star Weekend
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
Sarah Feldberg and Jim Begley highlight the best of this year's All-Star Weekend

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Make Jaleo's glorious gazpacho while you still can
Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012
It's not too cool outside (yet) for the classic Spanish cold soup, and it's easier than you think.

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Get your noodle shops straightened out and head to Beijing Noodle Cafe
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012
This neighborhood treasure is easily confused with a Caesars Palace restaurant.

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