AL SOLITO POSTO James Trees and company can do no wrong, even when taking over a chain Italian restaurant space at a fancy outdoor mall and serving up everybody’s favorite dishes. Order the beef carpaccio with a glass of wine. Tivoli Village, 702-463-6781. Tuesday-Thursday, 4-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 4-11 p.m.; Sunday, 4-10 p.m.

BRERA OSTERIA The short-lived Sixth & Mill pizzeria at the Grand Canal Shoppes is now casual pasta palace Brera Osteria, and the menu is approachable, diverse and delectable. Order the saffron-infused risotto Milanese, a favorite of the late Jonathan Gold at the LA location. Venetian, 702-414-1227. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

CHINGLISH CANTONESE WINE BAR There’s a Kosher version of this stellar Chinese eatery next door in Boca Park, a cozy patio for sampling all that wine and a menu full of Hong Kong classics prepared with care and precision. Order the in-house, dry-aged Peking duck, and marvel at that crispy skin. 8704 W. Charleston Blvd. #101, 702-935-2088. Daily, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. & 5-11 p.m.

EL LUCHADOR Andy Hooper’s burgeoning hospitality company had hits with The Black Sheep (with chef Jamie Tran) and Locale (with chef Nicole Brisson and then chef Marc Marrone), and it clearly isn’t done. El Luchador is the Mexican cantina every local neighborhood deserves, complete with happy hour and weekend brunch. Order the pollo asado with nopales and chimichurri. 7825 Blue Diamond Road #101, 702-260-8709. Sunday-Thursday, 4:30-9 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 4:30-10 p.m.

NIGHT + MARKET This LA transplant is Las Vegas’ hottest new Thai eatery, serving a new dimension of street-style cuisine waiting to be discovered across from One Steakhouse at Virgin Las Vegas. Order the whole fried catfish with sizzling ginger, chili and scallions. Virgin, 702-693-5000. Sunday-Thursday, 5-10 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 5-11 p.m.

SOULBELLY BBQ Could a Jersey-born James Beard Award nominee be the savior of Vegas barbecue? That’s the buzz from Bruce Kalman’s Downtown stronghold at the HUDL/Nevada Brew Works complex. Opt for the Belly of Soul brisket sandwich with pickled onions and a fried egg. 1327 S. Main St., 702-483-4404. Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

VEGAS TEST KITCHEN Jolene Mannina’s Downtown kitchen lets you and your favorite up-and-coming local chefs test out restaurant concepts and savor innovative flavors. Order one of Sonia El-Nawal’s bagels while you peruse the ever-changing menu. 1020 Fremont St. #120, 702-251-2090. Thursday-Monday, hours vary, vegastestkitchen.com.

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