By Bob Barnes
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On December 3rd the Southern Nevada Brewers Guild will partner with Pub 365 at the Tuscany Suites & Casino to present the Winter Wonderland Beer Fest, featuring 60+ beers from local breweries (including several collaboration and one-off brews), bottle shops and craft beer bars, along with holiday themed food available for purchase. General admission tickets for unlimited beer sampling from 7-10 p.m. are $50 in advance and $65 at the door.

​VIP, which includes unlimited sampling from 6-10 p.m., exclusive access to a VIP room with hand passed hors d'oeuvres, Winter Wonderland t-shirt and VIP only beers, are $80 in advance and $95 at the door. For more info and to purchase tickets visit here. In addition, those wishing to book a room for the night can receive a discounted rate and waived resort fee by visiting here and using the code WINTERBREW.

By: Robert Gourley
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​Fans of Emerald Island Casino in Henderson continue to flock to their restaurant which always seems to be full with some wait times up to 90 minutes. But across the street the same owners have created great culinary flavors as well with Triple B Brooks Brothers Burgers.
 
Not only is the food good but wait times are much shorter.
   
They also have a great chef, Scott Pajak, who many may remember from Lagasse’s Stadium. He was at the helm for a decade serving up goodies like their signature banana brème pie.

By: Bob Barnes
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In the mood for Japanese food, A-5 Wagyu, robata grill or sushi? How about Brazilian Churrasco? Or Peruvian seafood specialties?

How about all three in one restaurant? Since 2008 SushiSamba, at The Palazzo/Venetian, has offered a menu melding all three cuisines.

​As for the décor, the Tree Bar situated at the entrance is a new addition that expanded the bar area by 1,500 square feet and added 60 seats. A beautiful banyan tree illuminated by lights extends from the center of one end of the curved bar and a canopy of orange leaves wraps around to form a ceiling of leaves.

By: Robert Gourley

Good breakfast places really seem to pack them in, especially on Sundays. One spot that is becoming a favorite of many is Peg’s Glorified Ham ‘n Eggs.

They have two locations in Henderson and another in Las Vegas. I have visited both of the Henderson spots and one of the great things about both of them is that even though they are busy on the weekends you usually don’t have to wait for a table.

One of the things that makes Peg’s popular are the portion sizes. You can pack away some serious calories here, but if you don’t finish take the rest home for a mid-afternoon snack.

By Bob Barnes

The Morton name brings to mind a legacy of iconic names that includes Morton’s Steakhouse (founded by Arnie Morton) and Hard Rock Café (founded by Peter Morton).

Las Vegas resident Michael Morton has followed in his father Arnie’s footsteps and has placed his own mark on the landscape of Las Vegas dining over the past two decades through his founding of the N9NE Group and co-founded the Morton Group with his wife Jenna, with a portfolio of restaurants that includes La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas.

By: Bob Barnes

Since its opening in 2016, Bottiglia (pronounced Bō tē yuh, Italian for bottle) Cucina & Enotica at Green Valley Ranch has been offering fine dining fare and beautiful decor. Situated near the south side parking lot, a bright, cheerful and airy ambience to mirror the Tuscan-style feel of Italy is accomplished with large plantation windows, an inviting outdoor patio and a room awash in white with tile columns and chairs with floral prints.

By: Bob Barnes

Anthony’s Prime Steak & Seafood opened in 2009 when the M Resort debuted and continues to reign as one of the top steakhouses off the Strip. Named for original owner Anthony Marinelli, little has changed since PN Gaming took over, which was a wise move as the adage “don’t fix it if it’s not broken” applies here.

One thing that is unchanged is the view from the restaurant’s patio, which other than trees that have grown larger over the years, still offers primo views of the Strip, mountains and M pool. Inside are elegant, refined surroundings, with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble posts, rich wood panels and an open display kitchen that is best viewed from nearby tables and the “chef table” designed by Anthony Marinelli with seating for 14 and with no legs magically hanging from the ceiling.

By: Robert Gourley

It is a lot of fun to gather with friends and share a good meal. It is even more enjoyable when you can cook your food right there at the table.

Gen Korean BBQ House at the Galleria Mall in Henderson fits the bill.
     
We recently visited with friends on a Sunday afternoon. It had been a destination I had wanted to visit for a long time. But with Covid and all of the restrictions, it wasn’t the time, but now it is.
    
The décor is modern with open beam ceilings and a chic industrial look that will remind you of a fashionable warehouse.
    
The format is simple. Each table has a round grill that is ready to be loaded with meat and vegetables you cook to order. Everyone is handed a menu with many options. Diners have two hours to enjoy so there is no rush.
    
The appetizer list is large. Don’t miss the Spicy Rice Cakes that arrive at the table already cooked. These flavorful sticks topped with sweet and spicy sauce are really good. So is the Volcano Chicken with a hot sauce that will wake up the taste buds.

By: Bob Barnes

In June, Gabi’s Gorditas opened on Blue Diamond Rd. just west of Decatur in the burgeoning area of southwest Las Vegas.

After losing a cousin to cancer, Alfredo “Freddie” Delatorre was inspired to develop a menu of healthy food via a Mexican staple he remembered enjoying as a child growing up in Texas and during trips to Mexico: the gordita.

​Spanish for chubby, a gordita is somewhat like a cross between a pita and a taco—a small pastry a bit thicker than a tortilla, that’s cut open and filled with ingredients and then eaten much like a taco.