Jim Begley
Story Archive
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A&E
Opening alert: the Mirage’s new Italian spot, Osteria Costa
Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 It features a menu with lighter fare paying homage to the Amalfi Coast in Southern Italy.
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A&E
Chinatown’s Hashi specializes in chicken ramen
Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 The time put into the soup is apparent.
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A&E
Paid in Full gets creative with Japanese street food
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 Triple garlic yakisoba comes in a Chinese takeout container, while mapo tofu Frito pie arrives atop a sliced-open Fritos bag.
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Taste
Speedee Mart—yep, the convenience-store chain has become a craft-beer mecca
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 Last year, four location added growler fill stations, rotating in kegs of Pizza Port’s Bacon & Eggs coffee porter, Lovelady’s peanut butter-laced Paleo Porter and more.
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A&E
Playa Papagayos celebrates regional Mexican cuisine
Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 You must see the Cubana Mexicana torta to truly believe it.
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Taste
Las Vegas’ best new restaurants of 2017
Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 The Black Sheep, Momofuku, Sparrow + Wolf and more.
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A&E
Cocktail culture builder Andrew Pollard lands at Wynn
Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 One of the most recognizable faces in the local scene is back on the Strip.
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A&E
Heat rules all at Mian, Chengdu’s new Chinatown cousin
Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 If you’re not sweating it, you’re not getting it.
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A&E
Culinary leader Johnny Church charts a new course
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017 “Once a dish is right, it’s time to change it.”
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Taste
Starboard Tack serves up island-style snacks
Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 The outstanding skewers are fast becoming destination dishes.
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A&E
595 Craft and Kitchen pushes the local gastropub scene forward
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017 Offerings include the “Butcher Block” Craft Burger, ready to take its place among the hierarchy of the Valley’s best.
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Features
Best Tacos in Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 From Tacos El Gordo to China Poblano, see the best tacos in Las Vegas.
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Taste
Mourning at Lou's Diner and reflecting on the wonderment of toast
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 Patty tries to talk me into one of her cinnamon rolls. I regret not taking her advice on that one.
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A&E
Lagasse’s Stadium’s Biergarten experience arrives for Oktoberfest
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017 Frozen beer, flaky potato pancakes and much more await at Palazzo.
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A&E
The Kitchen makes Downtown’s Atomic experience even better
Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 Chef Josh Horton isn’t serving any old bar food. The former Cili at Bali Hai executive sous has high-end chops.
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A&E
Discover adventurous sushi speakeasy Kame Omakase
Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 Dig if you will the picture, of you and I engaged in a fish.
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A&E
Casual hot spot Meráki Greek Grill leads a wave of great Mediterranean food
Thursday, July 27, 2017 Local Greek options have expanded impressively, particularly in the southwest Valley.
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A&E
Gordon Ramsay Steak marks five deliciously dominant years
Thursday, July 6, 2017 Gordon Ramsay Steak's special anniversary tasting menu has been extended through the end of August.
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A&E
The innovative, delicious Boteco appears poised to make a local-scene impact
Thursday, July 6, 2017 Executive chef Rachel LeGloahec, formerly of the Robuchon restaurants at MGM Grand, has crafted a precise and concise menu.
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Taste
The out-of-the-way Cured & Whey serves up satisfying sandwiches
Thursday, July 6, 2017 The menu highlights artisanal ingredients like Hudson Valley duck ham on the duck Reuben and the Savini truffle sauce on the truffle honey grilled cheese.
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A&E
Hunting for unicorns: Across the Vegas Valley, collectors are filling up fridges with rare beers
Thursday, June 15, 2017 Unless you had your ear to the ground, you missed out on the single case of Firestone Walker’s Stickee Monkee each Lee’s location received a couple weeks back.
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Reviews
Swap meet hideout Pierogi Cafe tastes fantastic
Thursday, May 18, 2017 The Polish dumplings might be ubiquitous in my hometown of Chicago, but fresh ones are rare finds in the desert.
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Dining
Notes from the 2017 Vegas Uncork’d food and wine festival
Monday, May 1, 2017 Spago's 25th anniversary, Jaleo's Lunch Like a Spaniard and the Grand Tasting.
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Reviews
Lively Tumeric brings Indian cuisine to Fremont East
Thursday, April 27, 2017 Perhaps the most intriguing part of the menu is dedicated to South Indian specialties.
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Taste
Head to MonteLago Village for a super-chill beer festival
Thursday, April 27, 2017 Get your drink on while strolling around with the family as live jazz wafts in the background
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A&E
The new Andre’s Bistro blends classic French recipes with more casual fare
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 The latest version of the local legend, Andre’s Bistro & Bar is destination dining no matter where you reside.
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Nightlife
Caesars fave Beijing Noodle No. 9 serves up spicy Sichuan
Thursday, March 9, 2017 This garlic fish dish might alter your consciousness.
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Reviews
Bar Code’s burger-centric menu advances local pub food
Thursday, March 2, 2017 What was a generic East Flamingo video poker bar is now a delicious destination.
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Reviews
Subtle change makes Japanese restaurant Chabuya even better
Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017 Chabuya’s seafood-forward menu rewards adventurous and risk-averse diners.
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Reviews
The new Aureole is a must-eat under chef Johnny Church
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017 The Mandalay Bay mainstay has been revamped with tremendous results.
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Reviews
Yuzu Kaiseki continues the evolution of local Japanese cuisine
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017 This chef-driven experience is one of a kind in Las Vegas.
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Reviews
Morimoto’s cuisine finally lands at MGM Grand
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 For about three years now, chef Masaharu Morimoto has flirted with Las Vegas.
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Taste
The best new restaurants of 2016
Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016 Jim Begley and Brock Radke pick the most brilliant culinary arrivals this year.
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Reviews
New noodles: Shang delivers artful food in a modern setting
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 The best seats in the house are the four stools at the end of the counter surrounding the open kitchen, where you can witness noodle pulling and knife shaving up close.
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Reviews
Hummus Factory serves Middle Eastern favorites—and a great burger
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 The popular local food truck goes the brick-and-mortar route on West Sahara.
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Reviews
Hole in the wall El Fresco's is worth the hunt
Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016 All your favorites are here, like street tacos, burritos, chilaquiles and much more.
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Taste
Other Mama’s Dan Krohmer unveils another culinary journey
Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016 A new limited-availability tasting menu allows the chef to show the full range of creativity.
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Taste
Pucker up: Atomic’s Sour Saturday keeps growing
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016 Sour Saturday also includes the Atomic Lucky Draw, which will award a few winners with pours of “unicorn tears for beer geeks.”
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Reviews
Neighborhood dining gets ambitious at Standard & Pour
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 One can only hope Henderson diners embrace this restaurant while adventurous gourmands from around the Valley make the trip.
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Features
Brilliant beer selections await at these unsung locations
Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016 Beer season has arrived and we'll lead you through it.
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Taste
Preview-eating the amazing NYC restaurants headed for the Strip
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 Jim Begley ate his way through Eataly, NoMad, Zuma and Momofuku to give you a heads-up on what's to come.
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Reviews
Introduce yourself to Afghani food at Pro Kabob Persian Restaurant
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2016 Las Vegas has a diverse ethnic restaurant scene, one with rare finds, like this one, worth tracking down.
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Reviews
Cutting Board’s Filipino fusion spreads the love
Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016 The arrival of this northwest-area restaurant should help more local diners take note of this wonderful cuisine.
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Features
How Naked City Tavern's Chris Palmeri claimed the Vegas bar-food crown
Thursday, July 28, 2016 The time has come to truly pull back the curtain on this uncompromising, masterful chef.
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Reviews
Direct from France, La Maison de Maggie is a jewel of a crêperie
Wednesday, July 27, 2016 Chef and owner Maggie Reb is doing something simple, and simply fabulous.
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Reviews
Olivia's Latin Cuisine is a gem at the Boulevard Mall
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Mall food gets an extreme upgrade.
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Reviews
Khoury’s benefits from its recent relocation, and so do you
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 The Mediterranean restaurant's new location is more convenient for most, and the food might be even better.
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Reviews
Downtown gets superior Vietnamese cuisine with Le Pho
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 It’s no surprise that this love child of Downtown’s Le Thai and Chinatown’s District One is a complete success.
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Reviews
Pollo Inka Express brings craveable Peruvian flavors to the scene
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Numerous lists have dubbed Peruvian food the next breakthrough ethnic cuisine.
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Reviews
At Chengdu Taste, spicy Sichuan fare is prepared to sizzle
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Begley doesn't do spicy, but Begley does do Chengdu ... that's how you know it's good.