Readers dazzle with dragees sightings

Las Vegas wouldn't be Las Vegas without glitter, and certain cookies, pastries and cakes wouldn't be the same without the silver dragees that give them pizzazz. So it's fortunate that readers found local sources for Ashley, Sarah and Julie Meyers.

Melissa Conner and Jan Silverman suggested Tempting Treasures by Jan, 30 S. Water St. in Henderson. And Pam Ghertner of Sur La Table at Miracle Mile Shops, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, said her store carries them as well. Ghertner suggests calling first -- 732-2706 -- as it's a popular item. ...

For Bob Manning, who is looking for frozen Hatch green chilies, David Miller and Jim Foster suggested Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Miller also suggested Smith's. ...

For Gary Decoster, who is looking for a Mexican restaurant that serves food items smothered in green chili, Al Kingham suggested El Sombrero Cafe, 807 S. Main St. ...

For Sandie Levin, who is looking for Kimlan Soy Sauce, Larry Gordon suggested 99 Ranch Market, 4155 Spring Mountain Road, and Mark Simmons, Albertsons' group store director, said the store at 2910 Bicentennial Parkway in Henderson also has it. ...

For Eric Belkoff, Simmons said Prigat Nectar drinks can be found at that Albertsons as well, and Susan Levy suggested Smith's at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd., in the store's Kosher Mart section.

For William Devine, who is looking for Texas barbecue and Shiner Bock beer on tap, Patsy McCarthy e-mailed that he can find both at The Salt Lick Bar-B-Q at Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd. And Karen Coogan suggested the food at CJ's Texas Barbecue, 7865 W. Sahara Ave. ...

For Fred Redemann, Jan Visser said he can find brick Limburger cheese at Wal-Mart.

For Florence Schneider, Visser said she can find creamed spinach at Albertsons, Vons and Smith's. ...

More on Basque Sauce: Al Garth said it's with the steak sauces at Vons at 1940 Village Center Circle, and Simmons said it can be found at Albertsons at 2910 Bicentennial Parkway in Henderson. ...

And Simmons noted that that Albertsons store has the company's largest selection of kosher products in the state, and a full-service kosher deli, plus meat and seafood. ...

Reader requests: Jim B. Schaeffer is on the lookout for Cheerwine or Diet Cheerwine. ...

Janice Hoffman is looking for Tastykake Coconut Juniors. ...

Gloria Breiner is looking for Knorr French onion mix in the 48-serving size. ...

Shelly Mitchell is looking for real English (Cumberland) sausages, and a store that sells Tilde brand jasmine rice. ...

George Niebauer is looking for tomato aspic. ...

Sherry Oakes is looking for Bick's Pepper Relish. ...

Ralph Gianelloni is looking for Pepperidge Farm oyster patties. ...

Randi Youngberg is looking for Little Juan or Marquez beef and potato burritos, which she used to get at Albertsons, and Chi-Chi's Salsa. ...

And J. Warren is looking for tortoni ice cream with rum crystals in it. ...

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