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Oct 18, 2024 | 
lovetravelbeauty.com | Jen Avison
The USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience kicked off last Saturday at the Llama Lot in historic downtown Las Vegas. While well-known wine and spirit stalls decorated the grounds, the central aisle was dedicated to one special, wildly underrated country and its prestigious vinos. Debuting earlier this year with the Taste of Vail Festival in Colorado and the Pebble Beach Food & Wine Festival in California, the Port Wine Fest started off its fall national tour with a Vegas appearance.
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Sep 11, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison |Melinda Sheckells |Samantha Stevens
Welcome to the vibrant world of vegan dining in Las Vegas, where the dazzling lights of the Strip are not the only stars of the show. In this column aptly named Vegas Vegan Bites, we embark on a culinary journey through the city’s ever-expanding vegan scene. Las Vegas, renowned for its diverse culinary offerings, has embraced the plant-powered movement with open arms.
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Sep 7, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Jen Avison |Bob Barnes |Melinda Sheckells |Jason R. Latham
By Bob BarnesLas Vegas Beer News: Beer EventsIn my July column I gave a brief rundown of Big Dog’s Brewing commemorating its 30th anniversary with several events spanning September 13 to 19, which have now been mostly finalized. A highlight of the nearly weeklong celebration will be the Magnum Anniversary beer release party on Sept.
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Aug 29, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Jason R. Latham |Bob Barnes |Jen Avison
By: Jason R. LathamIf Life Is Beautiful were just a collection of stages scattered around Downtown Las Vegas, few festival goers would anticipate much change beyond the lineups. Yet, over the past decade, this 18-block expanse has evolved, growing beyond the expectations of its founders and absorbing more of the Las Vegas community into its DNA.
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May 10, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison |Toni Gonzales
When you have the pedigree of being sons of the great steakhouse legend Arnie Morton, founder of Morton’s Steakhouse, you have to figure the proprietors know more than a few things about how to create a high-quality steakhouse. In this case, brothers Michael Morton and David Morton are doing just that, and are leveraging devotion to quality, method and flavor to bring a luxury experience.
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Apr 6, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison
Find out what’s buzzing in the Las Vegas beer scene this monthThis month’s Las Vegas beer news includes brewery management changes, local beer events, and other noteworthy brewery-related developments. The Latest Brewer UpdatesAndy Kohon has moved on from his assistant brewer position at Bad Beat Brewing to Head Brewer at Mojave Brewing.
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Mar 30, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison
Whisky connoisseurs won’t want to miss what is arguably the greatest tasting event One of the perks of living in or visiting Las Vegas is the abundance of world-class events. The 21st century has led to a resurgence of whisky popularity, and if it is your spirit of choice, you will want to take note of the 12th annual Nth 2023 Whisky and Spirits Experience being hosted at the Wynn resort on April 21-22.
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Mar 16, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison
Since Chef Carla took over the kitchen, the menu has been gradually changing, with 80 percent of the menu now her creationsChef Carla Pellegrino has made a name for herself as a culinary artist by excelling at every turn in her career, leading kitchens in Las Vegas, Miami and Los Angeles. Today, the “Top Chef” contestant has returned to our city as the partner/chef at Limoncello Fresh Italian Kitchen.
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Mar 9, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Bob Barnes |Jen Avison
The local eatery offers daily specials and an increasing wine list with over 150 labels, including rare onesWhat happens when a successful restaurant, open for nearly 20 years, merges with a team that has run a legendary eatery for 41 years? In the case of Table 34, you get the best of both worlds, as Batch Hospitality partners Evan Glusman and Constantin Alexander, the group which also operates the 41-year-old Piero’s, have acquired this longtime neighborhood restaurant.
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Mar 3, 2023 | 
offthestrip.com | Jen Avison |Bob Barnes |Samantha Stevens
Discover this instant viticultural classic, the first of its kind in Las VegasOne thing attributed to Vegas living is a “strip mall warrior” mindset. Many of the city’s famous bars, restaurants and services live in unassuming office complexes and buildings. One such great place is Pine Hollow, Las Vegas’s only winery. Trailblazing and TastingThis isn’t the first time John and Barbara DiVirgilio have opened a winery.
