Meet the next generation of addictive bar bites. Potato skins are piled with juicy, smoky pulled pork ($8). Crispy, thick strips of bacon are baked with bourbon and brown sugar and served with chipotle honey for dipping ($9). And the piéce de résistance on this appetizer menu might be the WSKY poppers ($9), a squadron of crunchy-fried, cheese-stuffed chili peppers topped with savory bacon jam and addictive chipotle “yum-yum sauce.”
WSKY is the latest tavern concept from the folks at Terrible’s, the Las Vegas-based gas station company that has expanded into gaming and other ventures. It also operates the Ridge, Skye and Rocky’s bar and grill concepts, spread all around the Vegas Valley, along with Millside Tavern in North Las Vegas and two WSKY spots, now that the Henderson location has opened in Inspirada.
The atmosphere at WSKY is what you want from your neighborhood tavern, with some industrial chic thrown in for good measure. Happy hour runs from 4-7 p.m. every day with half-off beer, wine and specialty cocktails, plus many of those delicious apps priced at $7. And the place is stacked with its namesake spirit, serving an extensive selection of whiskey, bourbon and Scotch including curated flights for $17-$25.
But comfort and convenience wouldn’t mean much without good food. When you’re ready to move beyond happy hour snacks, check out classic breakfast dishes including steak and eggs ($15) and biscuits and gravy ($9), and sandwich options running the gamut from a sourdough grilled cheese ($12) with tomato soup and some of that magical bacon, to the Cuban Reuben ($15), layered with roast pork, corned beef, ham, provolone, pickles and mustard-laced sauerkraut. WSKY also does pizza, fish and chips and chicken pot pie, hitting all the sweet spots—including Drunken Cobbler with bourbon-soaked peaches and cinnamon crumble ($8).
Here’s to hoping they open one in your ’hood soon.
WSKY 5560 W. Warm Springs Road, 702-637-4622; 3231 Bicentennial Parkway, 702-637-3150; 24/7, wskybarandgrill.com.
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