Readers offer ideas on finding corned beef

Reader Bob Sullivan is looking for restaurants that plan to serve corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day, and already we have several suggestions for him.

"For the last 14 years ... I make a beeline" for Jerry's Famous Coffee Shop at Jerry's Nugget, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd. North, faxed John "The Big Kahuna" Taylor, who said he worked as a sous chef there in 1970 and the corned beef is "always the same ... fork-tender" and served with cabbage, potatoes, steamed carrots, soup or salad, and breads.

Valerie Weinberg suggested Johnny Mac's at 842 S. Boulder Highway in Henderson, noting that "not only is it the best, it's the special every Tuesday night as well." "Buffalo Bob" Rusnock also suggested Johnny Mac's. Dave Levesque recommended Kavanaugh's Irish Pub & Grill at 3200 W. Ann Road in North Las Vegas, and Brian S. Petrie, food and beverage manager at Ichabods Restaurant & Lounge, 3300 E. Flamingo Road, said he'll be serving corned beef and cabbage and several other St. Patrick's Day specials. ...

For Amy Thomason, who's looking for Szeged Hot Hungarian Paprika, John Lakkard e-mailed that it can be found at the International Marketplace, 5000 S. Decatur Blvd.; Ellen Bailey suggested Cost Plus World Market, which is at 2151 N. Rainbow Blvd. and 3890 Blue Diamond Road; and Chris Jensen, owner of Village Meat & Wine, 5025 S. Eastern Ave., said he carries it. ...

For Joe Bahr, who's looking for Old Bay Crab Classic Crab Cake Mix, Jensen said he carries it as well, in addition to Old Bay seasonings. ...

For Nancy Pritchard, Jensen said he carries Reese's Honey Lamb Mint Sauce, too. ...

For Valerie Correa, who's looking for Dan Morrison meat pies, B.J. Roth e-mailed that the closest sources are the Smith's or Albertsons stores in St. George, Utah. "We go there about four times a year, just to bring them back home," she said. Chris Shouse reported finding them at Smith's in Mesquite, which is a little closer. And Frank Lerner said they're available at www.morrisonmeatpies.com (or call 801-977-0181). ...

And for Beth Brown, Shouse reported finding IMO nondairy sour-cream substitute at Vons at 1940 Village Center Circle. ...

Reader requests: Liz Rotert is looking for Diet Snapple in flavors other than Diet Peach Tea, Diet Raspberry Tea and Diet Lemonade. ...

Robert Spriestersbach is looking for reader suggestions for good fried frog legs and fried chicken livers. ...

Pam Way would like to find Remoulade Dressing by Louisiana Fish Fry Products. ...

Judy Walton is looking for almond-stuffed green olives. ...

Margaret Macho is looking for Farmland Gold Medal Brand Beef Hot Dogs. ...

June A. Colbert is looking for canned codfish cakes. ...

Bobby Prokuski is looking for a local source for Supreme Tamales.

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