Little Bo Peep will be working the Strip with Little Red Riding Hood and Goldilocks next spring. But don’t confuse them with “The Lion King.”
Food
Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon restaurant, 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 17 demerits Nov. 4. Violations included deeply grooved cutting boards that can’t be sanitized. GRADE: B
If you walked into Tommy Bahama’s at Town Square thinking you were going to pick up some camp shirts or capris, you’re not the first person to confuse the restaurant with the clothing line.
It’s irrefutable: Fast food is bad for your health.
Ample. Authentic. Comforting.
Oh, those pesky olive pits. Yes, they seem to give the olives more flavor, but getting rid of them can be a rather delicate situation. No wonder Sue Heiselman is looking for pitted kalamata olives, and luckily, five readers have come to her rescue.
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill, 190 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 17 demerits Oct. 28. Violations included cups used as scoops for condiments. GRADE: B
The name T&T is the first indicator that you’re in a different kind of Mexican restaurant, one with a little bit of attitude mixed in with traditional south of the border culture.
Since Commander’s Palace closed, Tiffany Jones has been looking for another restaurant that serves turtle soup, and it turns out that Taste of the Town readers know of one. Jeanne Ekhaml and Chris Phillips both recommended Del Frisco’s, 3925 Paradise Road. …
Antonio’s Pizza ‘n Subs, 6731 W. Alexander Road, received 19 demerits Oct. 24. Violations included no measurable sanitizer in wiping cloth bucket. GRADE: B
Pasta tossed with heavily seasoned greens is an Italian classic that lends itself to easy weeknight improvisation.
We either already are or soon will be in a recession, and things either will get worse or they won’t — the scenario depending on your source. About all the crystal-ball-peerers agree on is that the country’s economic situation isn’t going to get better anytime soon. There’s even been talk that we could face another depression.