Brock Radke
Story Archive
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Taste
The mobile mogul: Oliver Naidas launches fifth food truck Lobsterfest
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016 His humble, tasty trucks like Sausagefest and Tacofest have regulars from across the country.
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Nightlife
Welcome to ‘Industry Weekly’: Greenspun Media Group launches new nightlife-focused pub
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 The new magazine inside Las Vegas Weekly explores the world's most captivating entertainment landscape.
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Nightlife
Sean Christie's new role at Wynn calls for innovation
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 The resort's vice president of operations is looking to create trends, not follow them.
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Nightlife
From New York to Vegas, Carbone creates an essential experience
Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016 No matter the circumstance, it’s always a special occasion at the Aria restaurant.
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Dining
Dining News & Notes: Virgil's Real Barbecue to open at Linq, SLS' Dine-N-Dash fundraiser and more
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 Plus: Expect Carla Pellegrino to launch new projects soon.
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The Incidental Tourist
What construction site signage says about Alon and Resorts World
Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015 Frisson means “a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill.” That sounds pretty cool, right? If that’s what’s going to be installed across from Wynn and Encore, a big pile of frisson, I could get down with that. These answers are all we have, so far, to answer the question of what comes next on the Strip, at least in …
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Chef Talk
Building beautiful food at Bardot Brasserie with chef Joshua Smith
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2015 "My onion soup needs to be better than the best you’ve ever had or else it will feel like a letdown."
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Features
NYE 2015 Guide: Kick-ass Vegas parties, concerts and meals to ring in 2016
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 New Year's Eve 2015: From megaclubs to Atomic Hayrides, concerts to Champagne-soaked feasts, we’ve got your last night of 2015 on lock. Celebrities set to appeaer include Fetty Wap, Pete Wentz, Nicki Minaj and Calvin …
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Taste
The best new restaurants of 2015
Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 15 fresh spots where we’ll still be dining long after the year is over.
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As We See It
The closing of ‘Zarkana’ proves Vegas means business
Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015 MGM Resorts has announced Zarkana will wrap on April 30, and a new show won’t be taking its place.
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Nightlife
Cosmopolitan’s new Clique Lounge is fueled by a hospitality dream team
Monday, Dec. 21, 2015 Clique will take over the Book & Stage space, soft-opening in time for New Year’s Eve.
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Dining News
Dining News & Notes: Jardin now open at Encore, Sugarcane coming to Venetian
Friday, Dec. 18, 2015 Plus, the Feast of Seven Fishes is back at Emeril's.
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Features
Searching for his sound: Behind the scenes with 14-year-old Las Vegas DJ TreL
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 For 14-year-old DJ TreL, unleashing his sound is a 'superpower.'
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Features
The Rio Buffet's new mega-buffet experience
Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 There was a time when the Rio Buffet was the center of the Vegas buffet universe. Now, the Carnival World & Seafood Buffet offers a new experience — prepare for the invisible hand-stamp that will get you into what feels like Club Shrimp Scampi.
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Taste
Chef Kim Canteenwalla prescribes his favorite dishes at Andiron
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015 From matzo balls to doughnuts, Kim's got you covered.
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The Incidental Tourist
Encore Player’s Club and other venues look to diversify Vegas nightlife
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015 Encore Player’s Club is more about updating the casino-floor model than specifically targeting Generation Y.
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Reviews
Jessie Rae’s BBQ is smoking and serving some intriguing meat
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Jessie Rae's BBQ claims to serve Las Vegas-style barbecue. Is that a thing?
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Dining
A Strip chef finds a strip-mall home and serves up the goods at the Rice Shop
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Simply put, this food shames the quickie teriyaki bowls we’ve been eating all these years.
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As We See It
In brief: The California renovates and Tenaya Creek's Allegiant Air deal
Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015 Boyd Gaming announced a complete face-lift is underway at its seminal Downtown hotel-casino the California.
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Nightlife
PKWY Tavern maintains an easy local vibe, just with more beer
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 The bar has 150 taps and 250 different brews available any given night.
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Nightlife
Scenes from Fukuburger's Chinatown grand opening
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 The enhancement of Chinatown nightlife: Fuku's brick-and-mortar space joins many nearby eating, drinking and karaoke spots.
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Dining News
Clique Hospitality takes over Mercadito and will open two restaurants at Green Valley Ranch Resort
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 Andy Masi's new restaurant and bar company continues to expand at a rapid pace.
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Dining News
Dining News & Notes: Mundo closes, MGM adds new chefs
Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015 Also, seek out special holiday dinners at Morels and Made L.V.
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The Incidental Tourist
With resorts under construction and Strip sites for sale, the Vegas engine is running again
Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 Remember SkyVue? The 38-acre Strip parcel is for sale.
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Nightlife
The Mob Museum celebrates Repeal Day just right
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 If we know anything about the Mob Museum, it’s that it’s big on details.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: Hakkasan Group's upcoming expansion, a big weekend at Drai's and more
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015 Plus: What you'll find at Mirage's new Center Bar and Parlor Lounge.
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Reviews
Cozy Californian Mexican food lands at Downtown Summerlin with Pancho’s
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 Downtown Summerlin has grown into a very well-balanced casual dining destination, and now it isn’t missing a Mexican restaurant.
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Taste
Steamie Weenie brings creative hot dogs to Green Valley
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 From regional classics like the Chicago dog to creative originals like the 9th Island, the Weenie has you covered.
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As We See It
Treasure Island adds pop-culture icons to its kitschy collection
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 Pirates and robots and heroes, oh my! Victory Hill Exhibitions is bringing new attractions to the Strip hotel.
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Taste
Let’s explore Other Mama’s new cocktail menu
Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015 Raw bar or booze bar? Why can't it be both?
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Nightlife
Daylife takes a wild turn at Crush Fridays Party Brunch
Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 A bottle-popping, table-dancing, Snickers-pancake-loaded, Friday afternoon shindig.
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Taste
Snacking on the Strip: Eating the original Buffalo wings at Anchor Bar
Monday, Nov. 23, 2015 These wings live up to the hype, and the Beef on Weck is pretty great, too.
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Dining News
Dining News & Notes: New restaurants from Stratta, Mizoguchi and Sgrizzi
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 Also, Elizabeth Blau joins the cast Restaurant Startup, and Stripsteak teams up with Glenfiddich.
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Features
Scratching the surface: Hunger is a bigger problem in Las Vegas than you think
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 Southern Nevada’s identity is wrapped up in the perception of Vegas, the glitz and the fun, but the real Las Vegas is plagued with the real problems of any growing American metropolis.
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Nightlife
Chatting up Steve Aoki as he preps to celebrate his birthday at Hakkasan
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 The DJ talks his Steve Aoki Charitable Fund, moving into his Henderson home and more.
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Nightlife
Nightlife News & Notes: 3LAU's Hakkasan and Omnia debuts, NYE headliners and more
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 Also, a new opening date for LGBT dance spot Rendezvous.
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Features
Downtown: The center of all taco
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 The city’s best taco shops are in the same parking lot.
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Features
One great bite in every Downtown casino
Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 The baked ziti, oxtail soup and waffle sandwich you need in your life.
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Reviews
Get another dose of comfort food at Downtown’s new Chow
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 There’s no fusion at Chow—there’s great fried chicken and awesome egg rolls.
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As We See It
The other Downtown guy: Derek Stevens has become a Fremont Street heavyweight
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 Unlike the enigmatic Tony Hsieh—whose contributions Stevens constantly praises—Stevens is Downtown’s relatable everyman.
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As We See It
SLS' shuttered nightclub to become live music venue Foundry Hall
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 Live Nation has partnered with SLS on the new project.
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Taste
Flippin’ Good brings fresh flavor to Fremont East
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 The new Downtown burger spot actually tastes like its slogan. Imagine that.
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Nightlife
The Weekly Interview: Erick Morillo, ready to make his debut at XS
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015 "I’m all about the deep-blue sexy. I want to get the girls singing and get everybody moving like we used to in the jungle!"
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Nightlife
New local Borgeous talks living in Vegas, music videos and his upcoming album
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 " I grew up in the TRL era, so I believe music videos play a really big part in getting a song to resonate with people."
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Dining News
Dining News & Notes: Pouessel pops up and PublicUs wins big
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 Also, get ready for truffles at Delmonico, a Sense...ational Dinner at Guy Savoy and the return of Ultimo.
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Nightlife
Defining Intrigue: Sean Christie on what comes next for Wynn nightlife
Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 New nightclub Intrigue makes its debut in the spring of 2016.
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Reviews
Simple, sophisticated Salute upgrades Italian at Red Rock Resort
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 The newest Red Rock restaurant should find its way into neighborhood favorite status.
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As We See It
Bring home the bacon? Interpreting the latest cancer info
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015 If you freaked out when the World Health Organization declared processed meats are a cause of colorectal cancer, don’t feel bad.
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Taste
Five fantastic courses on one plate at Andre’s
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015 I grabbed a seat at the bar, ordered a Lower Manhattan cocktail and waited for my personalized feast to arrive. It didn’t take long.
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Dining News
Dining News & Notes: Clawson, Stratta close, but Fuku grows and El Gordo returns
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015 Also, Ferraro's has a new executive chef and wine dinners are planned at RM Seafood, Crave and Vic & Anthony's.