Jim Begley
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A&ECasual 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&EGordon Ramsay Steak marks five deliciously dominant years
Thursday, July 6, 2017 A special anniversary tasting menu has been extended through the end of August.
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TasteThe 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&EThe 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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A&EHunting 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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ReviewsSwap 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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DiningNotes 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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ReviewsLively 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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TasteHead 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&EThe 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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NightlifeCaesars 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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ReviewsBar 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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ReviewsSubtle 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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ReviewsThe 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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ReviewsYuzu 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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ReviewsMorimoto’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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TasteThe 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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ReviewsNew 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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ReviewsHummus 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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ReviewsHole 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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TasteOther 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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TastePucker 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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ReviewsNeighborhood 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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FeaturesBrilliant 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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TastePreview-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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ReviewsIntroduce 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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ReviewsCutting 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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FeaturesHow 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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ReviewsDirect 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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ReviewsOlivia's Latin Cuisine is a gem at the Boulevard Mall
Wednesday, July 13, 2016 Mall food gets an extreme upgrade.
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ReviewsKhoury’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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ReviewsDowntown 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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ReviewsPollo 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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ReviewsAt 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.
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TasteThe lowdown on Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles
Wednesday, April 13, 2016 Who needs Roscoe’s when you’ve got Lo-Lo’s?
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ReviewsJardin marks a successful start to Joe Zanelli’s second tour for Wynn
Wednesday, March 23, 2016 An interesting menu heavy in standards that also rewards more adventurous eaters.
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ReviewsChef Roy Ellamar reinvents his Bellagio spot with the market-inspired Harvest
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 A farm-to-table concept that highlights local purveyors—yes, we have those—that lets the chef shine.
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FeaturesMidnight snackage: Our sweet, savory and sauced-up worship of post-party grub
Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016 Vegas' all-night party ends with loaded burgers, buttery pancakes and a hot bowl of salvation.
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DiningCraft Kitchen is a fresh-baked example of how far local dining has come
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 Former Red Rock Resort executive pastry chef Jaret Blinn brings his locally inspired fare to Henderson.
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Dining NewsThe Goodwich kiosk to transform into a new culinary incubator
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016 Chef Justin Kingsley Hall is set to bring his SLO-Boy concept to the popular shack in Dino's parking lot.
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TasteSTK’s new Sunday Brunch Club is as much fun as it sounds
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 Executive chef Stephen Hopcraft has envisioned a brunch menu much better than it has to be.
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TasteA great chef celebrates incredible ingredients at Artisanal Foods Cafe
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 Simply put, if you like food, you’ll love this lunch.
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FeaturesCelebrating the Cosmopolitan’s fifth birthday with an all-day feast
Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015 Raising a fork to Cosmopolitan’s fifth anniversary: From tapas at Jaleo to spaghetti at Scarpetta and everything in between, Cosmo, you’re still delicious.
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DiningTable 10’s new Snack Bar: A happy-hour revolution
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 When a dish is gone for the evening, it’s scratched off the board and done for the night, so eat early and eat often.
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TasteThe best new restaurants of 2015
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 15 fresh spots where we’ll still be dining long after the year is over.
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ReviewsDig into the Mediterranean with a trip to Rivea
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 Alain Ducasse's remade restaurant atop Delano Las Vegas is definitely worth a visit.
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ReviewsAníse Tapas & Grill delivers contemporary kosher cuisine to the west side
Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 The restaurant offers an array of Mediterranean dishes as small plates along with more traditional entrée options.
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ReviewsVegas’ newest burger chain The Habit deserves serious contender status
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 With Shake Shack and In-N-Out, the Habit's arrival resulted in a holy trinity of fast-food burgerdom.
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TasteSharing is caring at Atomic Liquors
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015 Bottle shares allows beer lovers to circumvent distribution limitations and try brews from around the world.
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DiningBite Now: Carmine’s spicy scarpariello wings
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015 These stellar chicken wings are a labor of love for chef Michael Ingino.
