Italian eateries serve classic favorites

Those old-fashioned comfort-food specialties never completely disappear, it seems. Readers have several ideas for "Buffalo Bob" Rusnock, who's looking for an Italian restaurant that serves bracciole.

It's on the menu along with arancini, scarpariello and other Italian favorites at J.R.'s Place Italian Kitchen, 5745 S. Durango Drive, e-mailed Gloria Gorlin. Her suggestion was seconded by Jane Royal. Terry Massaro suggested Roma Deli & Restaurant, 5755 Spring Mountain Road.

Gene Anthony e-mailed that it's available as a special at the Italian American Supper Club, 2333 E. Sahara Ave., and Todd Margolius e-mailed that Ferraro's, 5900 W. Flamingo Road, serves it on occasion or will make it with one day's notice. ...

For Kendra Blanda, who's looking for kosher marshmallows, Gorlin said they can be found in the Kosher Experience section at Smith's at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. ...

For Eddie Churchwell, who is looking for prune danish, B.J. Roth suggested Bagel Cafe, 301 N. Buffalo Drive, and Anne Taylor recommended Albina's Italian American Bakery, 3035 E. Flamingo Road, adding that he should call ahead because it's not always available, and that if he gives the bakery some notice, they'll make him a prune coffeecake. ...

For Annette Adazzio, who is looking for dried fruit and spices that are not pre-packaged, Ari Sobel e-mailed to suggest Sunflower Farmer's Market at 3365 E. Tropicana Ave.; there's another Sunflower at 4020 S. Rainbow Blvd. Sobel noted that the store has a large bulk bin selection of dried fruit and a separate bulk spice section. ...

For Ben Turner, who's looking for Archway Coconut Macaroons, Clydette Herrier e-mailed that she saw them recently at Wal-Mart at 3615 S. Rainbow Blvd., in an aisle with Christmas gift packages. ...

For Bob Helfand, Beth Pokorny e-mailed that he can find Royal Brand Jasmine Rice at Sam's Club. It comes in a 20-pound bag, but she noted that he can freeze part of it. ...

For Mary Hoffman, Pokorny said blocks of pesto jack cheese also can be found at Sam's Club. ...

More on old-fashioned Christmas candy (while it may be too late for this year, you can keep it in mind for next year): Pokorny suggested Tuesday Morning or Ross Dress for Less, noting that many off-price stores have it in their food sections. ...

And for Mike Armstrong, who's looking for Hillshire Farm Summer Sausage, William Isaac e-mailed that he found it at Albertsons at 2650 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson, adding that it's in the back of the store, on top of a free-standing refrigerated meat case. ...

Reader requests: Kade Baird is looking for a place that makes saimin. ...

Donna Lott is looking for light or low-calorie hamburger and hot dog buns. ...

Allen Zorn is looking for spoonbread as a boxed mix. ...

And Mike Eckman is looking for Labatt Blue light beer.

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