John Curtas
Story Archive
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FoodLe Thai's feisty food takes Downtown
Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 Downtown’s feisty new Thai restaurant puts forth aggressive (and authentic) versions of fiery dishes priced right.
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12towatchin2012Nicole Brisson, Executive Chef, Carnevino
Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012 Nicole Brisson has worked her way up the culinary ladder in a very short time
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DiningMore food trucks and chefs jumping Strip: foodie predictions for 2012
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 What will the New Year bring to our bellies? A few food-for-thoughts.
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DiningSink your teeth into 2011's best bites
Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011 The Weekly food critics count down their favorite 15 dishes of the year.
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DiningBread & Butter brings 'the best damned baked goods' to Henderson
Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 Firing photon pastry torpedoes at the mediocrity that clings to Eastern Ave.
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DiningHow 'Eating Las Vegas' critics pick the top 10 Vegas restaurants
Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 How do you get three food critics to agree on anything? John Curtas explains.
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DiningWeera leaves the familiar Thai restaurant formula in the dust
Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011 Weera is anything but typical Thai.
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DiningEnd of an era: Ruth's Chris closes in Las Vegas
Monday, Oct. 24, 2011 John Curtas looks back at the franchise's impact on our culinary fortunes.
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A&EMichel Richard's Central elevates the 24-hour cafe
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2011 Caesars Palace is gambling that this chef-driven spot right off its main lobby will satisfy the latter niche and raise the bar for dining and drinking for all three meals it serves. For two of those three, it seems to be succeeding.
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DiningBlue Ribbon's head-scratching deliciousness
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2011 The menu's all over the map and prices are steep, but oh, that fried chicken!
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A&EPatisserie Manon serves sweet flaky goodness with savory selections to boot
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 A French bakery, pastry shop and bistro has set up shop in Summerlin.
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DiningSockeye salmon to simply amaze
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 At American Fish, the wild stuff is where it's at.
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DiningThese aren't your average samosas
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 And this isn't your average Indian restaurant ... and that's a good thing.
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DiningViva la bam! Emeril’s Table 10 lightens its menu up
Wednesday, May 18, 2011 After a few alterations to Emeril Lagasse's Table 10, Weekly food critic John Curtas finds out if those changes were for the better.
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DiningKorean cuisine evolves at Soyo Barstaurant
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 The usual suspects make room for chicken wings, dumplings and more.
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DiningChatting with Linda Rodriguez, Las Vegas’ rare female sushi chef
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Why are there so few women in your line of work around here?
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A&EJohn F. Mariani’s new book traces the ascent of Italian cuisine
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 The author of The Italian-American Cookbook has a new book out on Italian cuisine's world dominance.
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A&EBratalian brings authentic Italian to the heart of Henderson
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 An Italian eatery (with former Rao's chef Carla Pellegrino) amps up Henderson's dining scene.
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DiningIn Jose Andres' hands, small plates get big treatment
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Jaleo's flavors are classic Spain. Its preparations? Not necessarily.
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DiningSweet-talking pastry chefs
Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 These three women make desserts into grand finales
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DiningThe protege in Robuchon's kitchen
Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2011 The Chef of the Century's name is above the door, but this is the guy who's really cooking dinner.
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CosmopolitanCosmo’s Estiatorio Milos will reflect its creator’s back-to-basics vision
Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2010 “I got into this business to change how people think about Greek food.”
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DiningYour guide to Chinatown
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 Chinatown can be an intimidating place. But with John Curtas as your guide, it’s time to dive in.
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DiningChinatown’s Taiwan Deli has tasty bites at ridiculously low prices
Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2010 It's the return of Champion Gourmet Chinese deli!
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DiningCarlito's way
Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010 September is Chile Month. Your first stop is Carlito's Burritos.
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DiningAloha Specialties' Hawaiian ... punch?
Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 What this Hawaiian restaurant lacks in finesse it makes up for in flavor.
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DiningNu Sanctuary stands out in Town Square
Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 Look, up in a shopping mall! It’s a hookah lounge! It’s a bar! It’s Nu Sanctuary!
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DiningMeet Monta: The Raku of noodle soups
Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010 Less is more when it comes to Monta's simply delicious ramen.
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DiningPayard offers an intense French experience
Wednesday, July 28, 2010 If this place was easier to find, it would have a line out the door all day long.
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DiningLook again
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 A tiny oasis of tranquility, in a place you wouldn't expect.
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DiningBotching burgers
Wednesday, June 30, 2010 Semi-Asian food in burger form, made palatable for white people.
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DiningItalian throwback
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Sirio Maccioni is a living legend. one of a kind. The last of the great ones.
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DiningThe Flame still burns nightly
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 With well-made classics at reasonable prices, the El Cortez restaurant is an oldie but goodie.
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DiningExcellence on Top of the World
Wednesday, May 5, 2010 The Stratosphere's sky-scraping restaurant offers a lot more than the city's best view.
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DiningViva el Mundo!
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Mundo could be the most important Downtown restaurant in decades. If people make the trip.
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DiningHerbs and why?
Wednesday, April 7, 2010 A great cocktail lineup can't quite redeem the mediocre fare at Herbs & Rye.
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DiningMy big fat favorite Greek food
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 The Fat Greek is, by far, the best Greek restaurant in town
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DiningTasting Vegas' No. 1 rated Yelp eatery
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 It's not for cranky critics, but Off the Strip serves giant, simple food.
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DiningSixty years of sopapillas and salsa
Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 Crowds still pack Downtown institution El Sombrero at lunchtime—and for good reason.
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DiningThe 10 Best Steakhouses in Las Vegas
Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 Sink your teeth into our dry-aged, perfectly charred guide to Vegas' best steak.
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DiningRaising the steaks?
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010 Our critic takes on Aria's two steakhouses and finds plenty to chew on.
