Readers like their steaks

We're a steak-loving city in a steak-loving country, so it's no wonder that several readers have suggestions for Karen and Bob Dell, who are looking for suggestions for a restaurant where they can find a good steak "without spending an arm and a leg."

Barbara Davis recommended Kitty's Cafe at the El Cortez, 600 Fremont St.; Bri Ulivarri suggested Kristofer's Steak House at the Riviera, 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South; Vincent and Anna Coates recommended the Wildfire Casino, 1901 N. Rancho Drive; and Louise Thompson, F. John Kennedy and Joan W. Justi recommended Ellis Island, 4178 Koval Lane. Thompson also suggested any Village Pub location, because they're associated with Ellis Island. "It is not on the menu; just ask for the steak special when you go -- they'll know what you're talking about," she said.

And I'd like to add that "without spending an arm and a leg" is relative, because prices ranged from $8 to $32. ...

For Rose Hamperian, Cathy Bourne and Denelle Araujo said passionfruit jelly can be found at Longs Drugs at 515 N. Stephanie St. in Henderson. ...

For Joan Howarth, John Wohlwend e-mailed that Bear & Wolf skinless and boneless pink salmon in 6-ounce cans still may be available at Costco at 791 Marks St. in Henderson, because he got some there recently. ...

For Jim Sharbaugh, Stephanie D. Simpson e-mailed that Old Cape Cod oyster crackers, baked by Westminster Crackers, are available at www.dakinfarm.com (or call 800-993-2546). ...

For Donald and Dee Martinez, who are looking for Trappey's Little Louisiana Bottled Chilies, Chris Pepper reported finding them at Wal-Mart Supercenter, and Robert Trudell e-mailed that they can be found at 99 Ranch Market in the China Town Plaza, 4155 Spring Mountain Road. ...

For Toni Pricer, who's looking for ladyfingers, Mary Novotni of Pahrump faxed that she finds them at her local Albertsons store in the bakery department, but noted, "you have to ask for them." ...

For Rick Kolbert, who's looking for smoked kippers in plastic packages, Debbie Faint e-mailed that she buys them at British Foods, 3375 S. Decatur Blvd. ...

More on Johnny's French Dip Au Jus Sauce: Carol Butler e-mailed that it can be found near the barbecue sauces at the Kmart Supercenter at 10405 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson. ...

Reader requests: The Coateses are looking for skinless, all-beef hot sausages. ...

Irene Huff wrote that she has been having trouble finding minute tapioca. ...

Christine Cooke is looking for steak-flavored potato chips. ...

Joan McMaken is looking for Joan of Arc canned vegetables. ...

Marcia Romano is looking for stuffed artichokes and baked clams. ...

And Paulette Juryn is looking for good-quality peppermint candy (such as the candy-cane-flavored Lifesavers that used to be sold during the holiday season) and coffee-flavored hard candy.

Readers?

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