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Red Wine of the Year – Lapostolle Casa Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

This year was another banner one for the wine consumer. Prices continued to tumble. After years of profiteering by producers, especially in the $30-80 per bottle range, they have now come to terms with the fact that people demand to drink well for less. The new psychological barrier for retail wine is clearly $10 per bottle.

Restaurant Report

All Star Donuts, 3650 E. Flamingo Road, received 19 demerits Dec. 16. Violations included food items at improper temperature. GRADE: B.

Lakeside Grill adds ‘fun factor’ to food

Diners are sure to find some timeless favorites on the menu of Lakeside Grill, which opened Oct. 28 at Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Bored with bubbly? Try these holiday drinks

What will people in Southern Nevada be drinking on New Year’s Eve? “Champagne. That’s definitely the way to go,” said Catherine Pawelek, co-owner of Elements Kitchen & Martini Bar. But if Champagne seems a little boring, bartenders are standing by with a Las Vegas buffet’s worth of holiday drinks.

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Restaurant Report

Bilbo’s Bar & Grill, bar, 4790 W. Ann Road, received 16 demerits Dec. 8. Violations included dirty soda guns and holsters. GRADE: B.

Buzz BBQ takes its time smoking meat

Smoking is encouraged at Buzz BBQ — in the kitchen. That’s where a charcoal-and-hickory-log smoker imparts its down-home flavor.

Restaurant Report

Aloha A Go Go, 2101 N. Rainbow Blvd., received 37 demerits Nov. 30. Violations included employee not following proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C.

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