Genevie Durano
Story Archive
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Taste
The Las Vegas Strip’s Brera Osteria celebrates the aperitivo with authentic Italian offerings
Thursday, March 11, 2021 It’s an offshoot of Brera Ristorante in LA’s Arts District—recently selected as one of the world’s top Italian restaurants not in Italy by online guide 50 Top Italy.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: All the Taco Talk
Monday, March 8, 2021 Masazul founder Mariana Alvarado explains why the tortilla is the most important part of a great taco.
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Health
Massage therapy offers many benefits, from relaxation to pain management
Saturday, March 6, 2021 Find out which style is right for you, from Swedish to hot stone to deep tissue and beyond.
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Taste
Boston’s Fish House & Bar brings East Coast freshness to the desert
Thursday, March 4, 2021 There’s so much good seafood—cioppino, lobster, branzino, salmon, red snapper, swordfish, sea bass—you might momentarily forget we’re a landlocked state.
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Taste
El Luchador brings south-of-the-border splendor to the Las Vegas suburbs
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 “That chimichanga is the best thing I’ve ever eaten in my entire life.”
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Weekly Q&A
Lanny Chin, chef of Downtown Las Vegas’ Slurp Society, envisions a restaurant empire
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 “I want to be able to provide jobs to the community, provide super positive work environments for people and afford myself a certain quality of life.”
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A&E
Green Valley Grocery stores are stocking Girl Scout Cookies
Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021 Through February 28, Southern Nevadans can purchase beloved treats like Thin Mints, Tagalongs and Samoas at 66 locations.
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Health
Taking care of teens’ mental health during the pandemic
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021 Social isolation has contributed to the uptick in depression and anxiety among adolescents since schools closed in the spring, according to local experts.
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A&E
Beyond the classroom: Ways parents can teach their kids about the world
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 The best part? There’s no homework involved.
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Taste
Las Vegas’ Milpa puts a healthy spin on Mexican favorites
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021 Chef DJ Flores has learned from the best on the Strip, like José Andrés, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, Wolfgang Puck and Bobby Flay.
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Taste
Las Vegas Valentine’s Day dining suggestions
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Where to get killer caviar, take-home beer and chocolate pairings and more.
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A&E
Todd English’s food hall, the Beast, debuts at Las Vegas’ Area15
Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021 Like Area15 itself, it mashes up many things: pizza, burgers and beers, barbecue, Asian and Italian noodles, plant-based dishes, cocktails and more.
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Taste
Main St. Provisions makes itself at home in Downtown Las Vegas’ Arts District
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021 Chef Justin Kingsley Hall is known for incorporating a kiss of smoke into his cooking. Meat selections include steak and fries, the charcoal oven burger and a Heritage ham steak.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Sweet Bakery Treats
Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 We’re ready for all the sweet treats that Valentine’s Day will bring.
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Taste
Tao Asian Bistro’s sushi box brings ocean favorites to your door
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 The selection of favorites includes two signature sushi rolls, nine pieces of nigiri or sashimi, two pieces each of spicy tuna and yellowtail on crispy rice, edamame and Tao-branded tamago.
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Features
These daytrips from Las Vegas can provide a restorative change of scenery
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021 From nearby Lake Mead and Valley of Fire to Death Valley and Dixie National Forest a bit farther out.
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Taste
Casual corner: Three takeout options from Henderson’s Shoppes on the Parkway
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 What to order at Potbelly, the Great Greek and Founders Coffee.
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Taste
Jolene Mannina’s Vegas Test Kitchen lets chefs do what they do best
Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 Vegas Test Kitchen essentially serves as an incubator, where chefs can test out food concepts and see how the public responds before committing to brick-and-mortar spaces.
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Health
Way to wellness: Get healthier in 2021 with these inspiring apps and podcasts
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 With sophisticated apps and inspiring podcasts to help you along, 2021 could be the year you attain your New Year’s wellness goals.
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A&E
Tea can benefit your health—and your human connections
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 “It takes you away from everything else,” says Leo Lukidi, owner of Henderson’s Tea & Whisk.
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Taste
Get to know your local growers at Vegas’ Fresh52 Farmers’ & Artisan Market
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 Fridays and Saturdays at Tivoli Village and Sundays in Henderson, you’ll find more than three dozen vendors selling produce, fresh salsa, honey and more.
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Taste
Full House BBQ’s Filipino fusion game is strong
Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021 Where most Filipino restaurants in town utilize the “turo-turo” format—a cafeteria-style presentation of dishes—this is a sit-down affair, with a menu featuring typical northern Philippine-style dishes, along with not-so-typical fusion offerings.
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Features
Five reasons for Las Vegans to feel optimistic about 2021
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 The vaccine rollout, a resilient economy, political stability and more.
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Dining
Start the new year with these sweet treats
Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021 The humble doughnut has come a long way. Meet three tasty local versions …
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Dining
Kick off Vegan Dining Month with the new 'Las Vegas Vegan Dining Guide'
Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021 Vegans, Baby founder Diana Edelman has new picks for the city’s best plant-based eats.
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A&E
Great Vegas New Year's Eve meals
Monday, Dec. 28, 2020 Say hello to 2021 with these spectacular New Year's Eve meals.
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News
20 ways to overcome the stresses of 2020
Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020 This year has left us all in a state of anxiety. Here are 20 stress-busting ways to leave it all behind.
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A&E
Year in Review: Our favorite 2020 books and podcasts
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 Hint: The Obamas appear on both lists.
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A&E
Year in Review: Our most memorable 2020 Vegas meals
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020 In a year that saw us hunkering down in our homes, the Weekly staff still managed to get in some delicious bites that didn’t come out of our kitchens.
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A&E
Las Vegas chefs share the secrets behind their favorite holiday dishes
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 How to make Marc Marrone’s shrimp cocktail, Carlos Cruz-Santos’ mole, Elizabeth Blau’s brookies and more.
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Taste
La Strega introduces pop-up ‘sandwitches’ and winter cocktails
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020 The fillings are wrapped in piadinas—a thin flatbread typically eaten in the Romagna region of Italy.
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News
Give the gift of health: Fill your loved ones’ stockings with a lifetime of good habits
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020 You know that old adage about health, that we take it for granted until we no longer have it? The holidays are a good reminder to make it a priority. This season, give the gift of health to someone you love, even if it’s yourself. Start with these ideas.
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News
Local food bank offers unlimited pickups
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas’ community food-assistance program has a large surplus of food from an anonymous donor that is now available to Clark County residents until December 31 (or whenever supplies run out).
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Taste
Valley restaurants celebrate Hanukkah with special menus
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 Burnt Offerings, Freed’s Bakery, Honey Salt and more.
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Taste
Palace Station’s Tailgate Social provides an elevated sports experience
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 There’s a giant, shareable stromboli appropriately called Holey Moley Big Ass 4 Foot Stromboli, stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, roasted peppers and mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
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Features
Tips for staying healthy this winter
Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020 The importance of proper nutrition, regular exercise, ample sleep and more.
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A&E
Tasty Gifts: Holiday suggestions for your favorite Vegas foodies
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 Eggnog, gift baskets, craft beers and more.
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Taste
Dumpling delight: Cult favorite Din Tai Fung lands in Las Vegas
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 The Aria spot is now the largest in the growing chain, which has locations in 13 countries.
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Features
Amid an extraordinarily difficult year, MGM Resorts’ Ashley Farkas still offers thanks
Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020 She’d already tested positive for COVID-19 when, “I was told I had acute myeloid leukemia—a blood and bone marrow cancer.”
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Taste
Thanksgiving Express: How to skip the kitchen and head straight for the food this year
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020 Plenty of restaurants around town are offering Thanksgiving feasts to go. Here are a few to consider.
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A&E
Second Helping Podcast: Holiday Favorites
Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 Chinese five-spice yams? Sounds pretty great.
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News
Home is where you park it: #Vanlife attracts modern-day nomads
Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020 A mobile way of life has always captured the American imagination, with the first RVs appearing on the road more than a century ago. And after more than eight months of restricted travel due to the pandemic, the call of the open road feels stronger than ever. Some people are heeding it—and making it a full-time lifestyle, for both work and play.
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Taste
Red Rock Resort’s Bake Shop creates Pinterest-worthy custom cakes
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 Pastry chef Gerard Fabriani says his team can take on any request, including this recent creation: a lifesize golf bag cake some 3 feet tall.
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Taste
Lotus of Siam’s northern Thai comfort food is back where it all began
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 The original location reopened in May, and even with a 50 percent reduction in capacity, dining there has been a bright spot in these tough times.
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Taste
Unexpected treasures await at Sparrow + Wolf’s Sunday brunch
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 It’s a more casual affair than the dinner service, but it’s no less interesting. Think Japanese rolled omelets, duck confit cinnamon rolls and pancakes made with 500-year-old starter(!).
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Taste
Venetian’s new hot pot spot offers a multisensory experience
Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020 There are six soup bases from which to choose—most popularly chicken, lobster and the special spicy pot.
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Taste
Treat yourself: You don’t have to go door-to-door for a Halloween sugar high in Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020 Where to find sweet cocktails, cookies, shakes and more.
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Taste
To Be Frank brings new flavors to our old friend the hot dog
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 Don’t miss the Thai sausage, which has one of the most complex flavor combinations on the menu.
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A&E
The Shade Tree expands its services throughout October
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 A new 24/7 hotline is intended for those in dangerous situations—which include domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault or stalking—according to CEO Linda Perez.
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A&E
Buried in digital photos? Here’s how to dig out
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020 The first step is just to start, even if you only dedicate 15 to 20 minutes to it per month.