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.

Lavish restaurant south of the Strip finally opening after 2 year wait

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

November 25, 2024 - 9:19 am

The Las Vegas debut marks the second location for the restaurant; the original is one of the hottest spots in Austin, Texas.

A spread of dishes from the new China Mama opening Dec. 6, 2024, at Palace Station in Las Vegas ...

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

November 25, 2024 - 3:36 pm

The new restaurant, near the Strip, features house dumplings, mapo doufu, taro duck, braised pork belly with abalone and other signature dishes.

Spirits releases from Las Vegas Distillery in Henderson. (Las Vegas Distillery)

5 food and drink gift ideas from Las Vegas and beyond

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

November 25, 2024 - 7:00 am

Think local spirits, Sichuan ingredients, fancy chocolates and more, for the food and drink enthusiasts on your list this holiday season.

Guests at the bar of the Sand Dollar Lounge in Las Vegas, Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. The bar is hos ...

6 pop-up bars spreading holiday cheer in Las Vegas

By Jason Bracelin / RJ

November 24, 2024 - 12:13 am

It might be the best way to turn even the Grinch’s frown upside down. Spread some seasonal cheer with some seasonal “cheers!”

Evie Schild Hart, left, and her daughter, Sharon Willis, preside over a Christmas cookie club t ...

Sweet tradition: Las Vegas cookie club has run for over 45 years

By Christopher Lawrence / RJ

November 24, 2024 - 12:11 am

Evie Schild Hart, left, and her daughter, Sharon Willis, preside over a Christmas cookie club that has convened uninterrupted since 1979.

A sign at a McDonald's restaurant is displayed on April 29, 2024, in Albany, Ore. (AP Photo/Jen ...

McDonald’s to expand value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers

By Dee-Ann Durbin The Associated Press

November 22, 2024 - 11:33 am

McDonald’s will expand its U.S. value menu early next year as it continues to try to win back inflation-weary customers.

Savory made-to-order buckwheat crêpes from Dominique Ansel Marché at Paris Las Vegas on the S ...

Cronut creator opens second shop on Las Vegas Strip

By Johnathan L. Wright / RJ

November 22, 2024 - 3:22 pm

The James Beard Award winner who was named the world’s greatest pastry chef is set to debut his restaurant showcasing crêpes from northwest France and a Parisian take on roast chicken.