Food

R-J columnist receives honor

October 1, 2008 - 9:00 pm

Review-Journal wine columnist Gil Lempert-Schwarz recently received the French Ordre du Mérite Agricole for his contributions to the field of wine.

The Ordre du Mérite Agricole is the highest individual honor in the world of wine that is bestowed by the French government. The Grand Master of this Order is the sitting French president, and he exercises final power in the declarations of the Order.

Henderson resident Lempert-Schwarz has written Wine of the Week for the Review-Journal since 1999. His column appears every Wednesday in the Taste section.

A Farm Basket restaurant is shown while it was under construction at 9435 S. Rainbow Blvd. near ...

Beloved Las Vegas eatery acquired by new owners

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 1:22 pm

As part of the purchase, the team of new owners say they plan to “bring back original recipes, elevated customer service and additional menu items.”

Wolfgang Puck restaurant on the Strip to reopen after health department closure

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

January 6, 2025 - 2:13 pm

An inspection Thursday at the Strip property assigned more than 40 demerits across the restaurant and related service operations.

A cocktail is seen in this Review-Journal file photo. (Chitose Suzuki Las Vegas Review-Journal) ...

US Surgeon General calls for cancer warnings on alcoholic beverages

Brett Rowland Franklin National

January 3, 2025 - 7:14 am

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory Friday recommending updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages.

Walmart broccoli under advisory due to possible listeria contamination

By Taylor Lane / RJ

January 2, 2025 - 6:47 pm

Broccoli bags sold at Walmart are under a voluntarily and precautionary advisory from the Food and Drug Administration due to possible listeria contamination.

Legendary chef to close 2nd restaurant on Las Vegas Strip

By Tony Garcia / RJ

January 2, 2025 - 2:59 pm

The venue will transition into a new food and beverage concept anticipated to open in late 2025.

National chain It’Sugar, one of the largest specialty candy retailers in the world, is closin ...

Candy store in Downtown Summerlin slated to close

By Emerson Drewes / RJ

January 2, 2025 - 1:21 pm

The candy store has five other locations in the Las Vegas Valley.

Top 10 things to do in Las Vegas this week

January 2, 2025 - 9:17 am

“Disney on Ice,” the Unwanted Gift Swap and National Spaghetti Day top this week’s entertainment lineup in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas’ most anticipated restaurant openings of 2025

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

January 2, 2025 - 6:54 am

Keep watch for steak meets art, French food downtown, a big chef making a big move, a family Thai spot returning home and more.

Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry are pictured at International Smoke at MGM Grand. (Mina Group)

Celebrity chef closing restaurant on Las Vegas Strip

By Caitlin Lilly / RJ

December 31, 2024 - 12:11 pm

A restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip that is part of celebrity chef Michael Mina’s portfolio will close its doors next month.

Wrongful death suit alleges man died after eating at Strip restaurant

By Noble Brigham / RJ

December 30, 2024 - 1:19 pm

The man’s death certificate attributed the cause to anaphylaxis due to or as a consequence of a “food associated allergic reaction,” court records show.