Amador Cocina Fina Now Open
Amador Cocina Fina, by Chef Oscar Amador, has opened in the same space his EDO Tapas & Wine occupied before closing to make room for the chef’s first solo project.
Chef Amador, who was born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, was a James Beard finalist for Best Chef: Southwest in 2023 and a semifinalist for the national award for Outstanding Chef last year.
The decor features a colorful mural depicting a bar and street in a town in Spain, pendant lights with woven shades and shelves filled with cookbooks and cuisine-related items.
The menu includes dry-aged Fish Ceviche with pico de gallo, avocado crema and fermented vuelve a la vida sauce; Wild Caught Whole Shrimp with a peanut salsa macha coating and heirloom tortilla; Roasted Beets Tartar with achiote and crème fraîche; Oaxacan Quesadilla with foie gras, squash blossom, corn sofrito, quesillo, fermented salsa verde and black truffle; Wagyu Brisket Croquetas with chorizo and pepito espuma; and Pantera Rosa Tres Leches cake with amarena cherry granita, white chocolate and Chantilly.
Complementing the fare is house-made sangrias and wines from Spain such as Roca Altxerri Hondarrabi Zuri lightly sparkling white wine from Txacoli made from indigenous Hondarrabi Zuri grape.
Amador Cocina Fina is open Wed.-Mon. from 4 to 11 p.m. and is located at 3400 S Jones Blvd 11-A between Desert Inn and Spring Mountain.
For more info and to view the complete menu, visit amadorcocinafina.com.
Caesars Entertainment Extends Locals Discounts
Caesars Entertainment is extending its locals offers through Feb. 26. Nevada residents with valid ID can enjoy complimentary self parking Sunday through Thursday at its eight Las Vegas resorts: Caesars Palace, Planet Hollywood, Paris, Horseshoe, Flamingo, Harrah’s, The Cromwell and The LINQ.
In addition, Caesars Rewards members can save 25% on food and beverage at more than 100 restaurants, bars and lounges; and deep discounts at several attractions and shows like the High Roller Observation Wheel, Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, Real Bodies, Matt Franco, Donny Osmond, Wayne Newton, Menopause the Musical, Piff the Magic Dragon and Criss Angel Mindfreak.
To view all the locals deals, visit caesars.com/las-vegas/hotels/deals/locals.
Las Vegas Distillery Announces Vegas Valley Distribution
Shortly after celebrating its one-year anniversary, Las Vegas Distillery has announced its expansion to distribution to the Vegas Valley and throughout Nevada.
Las Vegas Distillery’s 100% locally produced premium spirits (40% ABV Vodka, 40% ABV White Rum, 27.1% ABV Coffee Liqueur, 47% ABV Gin and 47% ABV Bourbon) can now be found in bars, restaurants, and retail outlets throughout the state.
Some of the Las Vegas establishments now offering the Distillery’s spirits include Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits, Lee’s Discount Liquor, Main St. Provisions, Gaetano’s, Esther’s Kitchen, Golden Tiki, Double Zero Pie & Pub and Wally’s inside Resorts World.
Guests can also visit the distillery and tasting room in the Henderson Booze District to enjoy their handcrafted cocktails and distillery exclusive releases. For more info and to book a tour, visit lasvegasdistillery.com.
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