Weera Thai Kitchen (Chinatown,) Las Vegas NV

Weera Thai Kitchen

PAPAYA SALAD

DADD DEAW BEEF

SPRING ROLL

ISSAN SAUSAGE

CHICKEN PAD SEE EWE

BEEF PANANG CURRY

LARB PED

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICE

Begun by Suweera Thongthaisiri and Sutsawat Promkul in 1976 Weera Thai-Larb Ped still stands in Chiang Mai, and since 2010 son Peter Thonguthaisiri has opened four Weera Thai Restaurants here in Las Vegas expanding on that concept.

Launched in 2019 at Shanghai Plaza, a concise footprint open from 11:00am to 10:00pm daily, it is amidst flowers and wood that guests are invited to begin with Cocktails, Thai Tea or Coffee.

Referencing Isaan traditions and Thai Street-Food, items like golden packed with Chicken Curry decidedly the latter, Suweera’s ground duck with Herbs, Lime and Chili is a signature for good reason while Thai Beef Jerky is excellent with or without dipping Sauce.

Finding Spring Rolls fried while Papaya Salad is not, different from the location on Rainbow, Wednesday also saw crispy Duck unavailable while Pineapple Rice at spice level four offers a good bit of kick with Raisins and Cashews providing balance.

Offering Issan Sausage less snappy than Lotus, and this time with soggy Cucumbers, Pad See Ew remains a bit too sticky while Beef Panang Curry came loaded with Meat and a good bit of heat to be eaten with White Rice.

www.weerathai.com

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Meraki Greek Grill Catering [14,] Las Vegas NV

Meraki Greek Grill

Beef and Lamb Gyro, Chicken Gyro

Spanakopita

Hummus – Garbanzo Beans, Tahini, Lemon

Mama’s Rice Pudding

Baklava – Phyllo, Walnuts, Honey

Formerly a regular part of the lunch rotation, Estiatorio Milos Chef Nikos Georgousis and Girair ‘Jerry’ Goumroian of Henderson’s The Great Greek all-but rescuing the plaza on Rainbow at Tropicana in early 2017, it was once again that Meraki was ordered on Tuesday.

Nothing less than an Off-Strip sensation since opening its doors guests may now opt for dine-in or take-out from any of six locations, Meraki’s servings always more than generous and prices affordable even as prices everywhere rise.

Defined as “doing something with soul, creativity and love,” a spirit embodied by courteous employees, it was at noon that employees arrived to easy-stacking boxes containing temperature-control trays, this simple extra step guaranteeing Food is indistinguishable from that served inside the Restaurant.

Serving a diverse crowd, but doing so with an impressive spread of Proteins, Produce and imported Ingredients, Hummus remains a highlight in terms of taste and texture while tangy Tzatziki shines thanks to “authentic” Greek Yogurt.

This time putting plenty of Feta on Meraki’s Salads, just the it aught to be, Greek Rice receives high praise for its fluffiness and flavor while the Gyro kit allowed ample customization of marinated Chicken or Gyro Meat with Tomatoes, Lettuce and Onion

Happy to find no shortage of Pita, soft and warm rounds gratuitously slathered with dueling Spreads, Vegetarians can choose crisp and oilless Potatoes lightly perfumed by Herbs or two-bite Falafel that are light but toothsome and fragrant with Garlic as well as Cilantro.

Not forgetting Dessert, Mama’s Rice Pudding always a staff favorite, Honey-soaked Baklava rife with Walnuts is also highly recommended and arguably the best in Sin City.

www.merakigreekgrill.com

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Summer House Cookie Bar [21,] Las Vegas NV

Summer House

Cookie in a Cup

Wild Thai Banana Cookie

Peanut Butter Cookie

Dubai Chocolate Cookie

Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treat

Birthday Cake Cookie

Despite signage suggesting Summer House Santa Monica the location inside Durango Casino & Resort is actually Lettuce Entertain You’s first branch of the “California-inspired Restaurant” out west, and regardless of what might be inside the Cookie Bar out front is a sight for sore eyes.

Taking a Spago-esque approach to Market-fresh fare, think Pizzas and Pastas plus plates from an all-wood grill, it is for roughly $5-6 each that guests will find a dozen or more daily baked good including everything from classic Chocolate Chip with big dark chunks to Rice Crispy Treats with or without bits of Oreo in the mix.

A natural feeling space bathed in light, Rockwell Group taking on LEYE’s first off-Strip venture, guests not fond of Cocoa will find “Birthday Cake” far outpacing crumbl’s famous Frosted Cookie while both glazed Lemon and Peanut Butter eat soft and chewy within a gently crisp rim.

Always impressing with Brownies and Blondies, also offered Gluten Free, Summer House’s Apple Oatmeal Cookie reminisces of Autumn Apple Crisp in portable form while the all-new Wild Thai Banana and Dubai Chocolate Cookie are sweet but balanced and complex.

www.durangoresort.com/eat-and-drink/summer-house

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Noodlehead [6,] Las Vegas NV


Noodlehead

Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad

House Special Chow Mein

Dan Dan Noodles

Chinese Beef Roll

Mongolian Beef Chow Mein

Szechuan Cold Noodle

Malaysian Curry Rice

Crispy Satay Tofu

Yibin Burning Noodles

Located in Spring Mountain Center, across Jones Boulevard from EDO and China Mama, Noodlehead has quietly been earning a reputation thanks to handmade Noodles and Asian small plates offered at bargain prices with exemplary customer service.

Offered at a range of spice-levels, Malaysian Curry using Coconut Milk to keep Chilies in check, Dan Dan Noodles come tingly but not fiery in a huge bowl for just $10.95 while similarly priced Chow Mein performs well for more timid palates.

Adding Chinese Beef Rolls that come densely packed with Meat, or faultless Scallion Pancakes for those seeking something lighter, Yibin Burning Noodle are a worthy “signature” from the Chef’s home town that adds Pickled Vegetables and Peanuts to the mix.

Open for lunch and dinner daily Noodlehead also offers exceptional Vegetarian options such as Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad or Crispy Satay Tofu across a diverse menu from which almost anyone can find something to suit their tastes.

www.noodleheadvegas.com

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Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream (South Durango Drive) [2,] Las Vegas NV

Yonutz Donuts and Ice Cream

Cookies N Cream Donut

Nutella Donut

Strawberry Cheesecake Donut

Salted Caramel Biscoff Donut

Dulce de Leche Donut

Samoa Donut

A repeat champion on Dessert Wars it seems only natural that Yonutz is now expanding via franchises, a late-2023 location on South Durango joining the rapidly expanding corridor now home to UnCommons, Durango Casino and The Bend.

Big on branding, so much so that they are “home to” influencers per the website, Yonutz’s claim to fame is a “SMASHED” Donut seen at Afters since 2014, though here the Donuts baked twice-daily are uniquely topped or filled with more choices than the competition.

Roughly $3 per Donut without Ice Cream, seemingly a bargain compared to the likes of Wicked, St. Honore or Gabi, where Yonutz falls short is actually the products themselves as Donuts are on par with Dunkin thanks to a flavorless base that is dense yet slightly dry.

Opened November 11th, the owner still on-site offering free bites to guests in early January, roughly half the “Giant” Donuts come simply glazed while others arrive with filling, none really “giant” but most overloaded enough to make up for the unremarkable Dough.

www.yonutz.com/location/las-vegas-spring-valley

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Wicked Donuts [20,] Las Vegas NV

Wicked Donuts

Cointreau Creme Brulee Croissant Donut

Custard Puffernut

Pistachio Donut Cube

Chocolate Donut Cube

Apple Crumble Donut

Cannoli Cream Puffernut

Bella Nutella Donut

Sticky Sinn-a-Bun

Maple Iced Donut

Glazed Buttermilk Cake Donut

Offering over two-dozen flavors daily, in addition to freshly-fried minis available in a keto-friendly fashion, any discussion of Wicked Donuts should begin with the base, buttery Brioche or toothsome Cake enjoyable beneath tangy Buttermilk or Vanilla Glaze, though upgrading to Chocolate, Blueberry or Maple is highly advised.

Eschewing Artificial Colors or Preservatives, a fact pertinent to Cream-filled choices, suffice it to say that most will not last long whether it be decadent “Sticky Sinn-a-Bun” or the more nuanced Bella Nutella.

Executing Ansel’s invention well, available filled, topped or coated in Sugar, Crème Brulee continues to impress in its subtlety while “Puffernuts,” Crullers and Cubes add even more variability to the collection.

www.wicked-donuts.com

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Crumbl (Durango) [34,] Las Vegas NV

Crumbl

Double Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie

Cookies & Cream Tres Leches Cake

Cake Batter Cookie

Peanut Butter Crisp Cookie featuring Butterfinger

Born in Logan Utah Crumbl took the city by storm, their Instagramable rounds offered in thirty stores across six states by 2019 and now in all fifty states with six in Las Vegas including the Durango location opened in May 2020.

Created by Sawyer Hemsley and Jason McGowan, rapid expansion through franchising yielding mixed results from store to store as evidence by Social Media, it was after several variable experiences that the westside storefront proved competent, the staff exceedingly pleasant while describing each choice.

Undoubtedly popular in part due to photogenicity, though a sterile interior oversells the fact that everything is made from scratch, the first thing those entering will notice is Crumbl’s limited collection of just six weekly flavors, though occasionally one may find “Mystery Cookies” including specials from the previous week.

Still a young company, so much success despite only starting in September 2017 certainly enviable, best bites came from specials that included “Peanut Butter Crisp Cookie,” a nice texture with complexity added by Butterfinger Crumbles while Double Chocolate Chip is executed as it aught to be.

Offered onsite or via delivery from 8am until at least 10pm Monday through Saturday it was next that “Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake” took on the namesake before “Cake Batter” doubled down on Sprinkles with good effect.

Again finding “Cake” concepts better than the Cookies by which crumbl made their name suffice it to say “Cookies & Cream Tres Leches Cake” wouldn’t be out of place in a local Restaurant while “Snickerdoodle Skillet Cookie” tastes like a Cinnamon Roll but is even more indulgent.

www.crumblcookies.com

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Metro Pizza Catering [18,] Las Vegas NV

Metro Pizza

Garlic Romano Fries

Chicken Wings

Triple Play – Thin Crust, Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Triple-Portion Chicago Sausage

Old New York – Thick Sliced Mozzarella Cheese, Italian Tomato Sauce, Basil

86th Street Square Pie – Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Romano Cheese, Olive Oil, Old School Pepperoni

Serving Las Vegas for over forty years one might well assume Metro Pizza has the take-out game down to a science, and even now with more competition than ever John Arena and Sam Facchini’s Pizzeria remains irreproachable in terms of customer service and quality.

Featuring locations North, South, East and West, with another soon to come at the Convention Center, it was minutes prior to 12:00am that delivery arrived porting Food, utensils, plates and condiments, each carefully packaged.

Never ignoring “Old New York,” a classic trio on voluptuous Crust, “Triple Play” offers Chicago a nod with Sausage on crispy rectangles while the cold-fermented 86th Street remains defiantly light despite its thickness even after traveling whether topped with Cup n’ Char Pepp or Mushrooms.

No less impressive with Wings and Fries there is a reason John and Sam have been successfully serving Las Vegas for so long, a good part of it skill and doing things the right way but also by focusing on the customer to deliver on their promises for budgets big or small.

www.metropizza.com

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Couve Specialty Coffee [2,] Las Vegas NV

Couve Specialty Coffee

Pistachio Cardamom Cookie

Double Chocolate Pecan Cookie

Maple Pecan Scone

Strawberry Pepper Scone

Cheddar Chive Scone

Presumably an amenity established mainly for denizens of The Gramercy Couve Specialty Coffee opened in May of 2025, the design so “minimalist” it is actually off-putting in a way that seems not only pretentious but frankly unwelcoming even when compared to the likes of Blue Bottle or Sawada.

Priced on par or higher than Coffee Class or Mothership, onsite machinery suggesting Couve roasts its own Beans, guests are invited to choose amongst limited options including several Matcha based beverages while “Cold Brew” is unavailable aside from Espresso shots over Ice “Americano.”

Serving Cookies and Scones, rotating flavors of the later tasty but falling short of Leafs and Grounds in terms of texture, the Pistachio Cardamom Cookie stands out with obvious Nordic influences but it will nonetheless be interesting to see how well this concept fares with growing competition and most folks willing to settle for Starbucks just a few yards away.

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Zaytoon Restaurant & Market [11,] Las Vegas NV


Zaytoon Restaurant & Market

Masto Khiar

Hummus

Kashk Bademjan

Baba Ghanoush

Koobideh Kabob

Chicken Kabob

Lavash

Fesenjaan – Chicken, Pomegranate Walnut Sauce

As the eldest occupant of Global West Plaza and the oldest Persian Restaurant In Las Vegas Zaytoon is more easily overlooked than many local eateries, but using the same recipes for decades the space on Durango is a breath of fresh air in a time when authenticity is often lacking.

Family owned and the combination of eatery plus market, the later featuring imported goods as well as groceries, plates come from a kitchen steeped in tradition such that everything from Lavash to several styles of Baklava are made on-site daily.

Muslim owned and Halal-certified, a name that translates as Olive seemingly appropriate for peaceful confines, guests can expect Kabobs served at a fair price though the real highlights come from Stews such as bold Ghormeh Sabizi and Fesenjaan that is complex but not overly sweet like many.

www.zaytoonlasvegas.com

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Glaze Doughnuts [35,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Apple Fritter

Black Sesame Doughnut

Oreo Vanilla Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Texas Size Doughnut

Vanilla Frosting and Sprinkles Doughnut

Family owned and operated from the start, Dominic Sang bringing family recipes from a Texas Doughnuttery to Sin City in October 2015, guests entering Glaze Doughnuts will notice little has since changed about the shop in nearly a decade while their soft base and creative toppings earn “Best of Las Vegas” accolades annually.

Located on Fort Apache Road, fair prices and friendly service undoubtedly part of Glaze’s appeal, what the shop lacks in selection is more than made up for in quality compared to the likes of Dunkin, Krispy Kream or other spots nearby.

Largely built on Yeast Rings, though undersized Fritters perform admirably, fans of simplicity will find Maple Frosting far more subtle than most while Chocolate and Vanilla Glaze are also of excellent quality with or without additions such as Cereal or Candy.

Not over-the-top, but balanced and complex, Black and White Sesame dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Vanilla with Oreos do the same, though if one is seeking Glaze’s top choice the decision comes down to Blueberry Cinnamon Toast, Churros and Horchata or Matcha Green Tea Pistachio that delivers sweetness beneath toasty notes.

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Milpa Catering [17,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa

Birria Queso Tacos

Short Rib Barbacoa Bowl

Tortilla Chips

Corn Esquites

Founded in early 2021 Milpa has come a long way since it took over the former Elia space at 4226 South Durango Drive, Chef DJ Flores’ embrace of traditional techniques with an eye towards health-conscious cooking earning a James Beard Award semi-finalist nod in 2024.

Open daily for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with an odd location in the lot of a Strip-mall, easily missed despite the fact that Chef Flores is cooking some of the best contemporary Mexican Cuisine in Sin City, guests will find the interior quaint while service is both efficient and charming.

Recently forming Nivel Hospitality Group with Aaron Cappello, their bar called Nocturno earning positive reviews in the Arts District, Milpa remains part Molino and part sit-down Café with stone-ground housemade Tortillas and slowly-braised Meats a point of pride.

Simple in signage, Milpa Mexican Cafe in yellow over the door, most Entrees hover in the $15-20 range with both Barbacoa and Beef Birria with Consomme showing the sort of depth one might expect of a Vegas native with skills developed under thinkfoodgroup and Too Hot Tamales before staging at Quintonil in Mexico City.

Achieving the rare trifecta of healthy, affordable and delicious, all while utilizing time honored techniques plus many local Ingredients, handmade Tortillas are medium-thick, soft and with the perfect amount of flex while Corn Esquites paired to Chips channel Elotes minus all the Mayonnaise.

www.milpalv.com

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Big B’s Texas BBQ Catering [25,] Las Vegas NV

Big B’s Texas BBQ

Creamed Corn

Rolls

Mac & Cheese

Corn Bread

Onion Rings

Fatty Brisket, Lean Brisket, Beef Hot Links, Jalapeno & Cheese Hot Links

BBQ Beans

Chocolate Cake

Banana Pudding

Open from 11:00am until 9:00pm daily, and Sin City’s best place for Barbecue ever since the Henderson original debuted in January 2016, it was for lunch on Monday that the smell of Big B’s Texas BBQ filled the downstairs, staff quick to gather for an abundance of smoked Meat, Dessert and Sides from the recently-opened Sahara location.

Named after its Pit Master and changing the long-held belief that Las Vegas is not a Barbeque town ever since the original opened, Big B’s Texas BBQ features the work of Brian Buechner and Natalia Badzjo, the husband and wife team taking a hands-on approach to every aspect of the operation from build-out to driving in fresh piles of wood as needed from the Lone Star State.

Available for dine-in, take-out, catering and delivery, all presented by one of the most pleasant teams in town, over-ordering is easy regardless of preference for Pork or Beef including Ribs, pulled-style or Brisket with a good smoke ring whether fatty or lean.

Texas through and through, the aforementioned wood just one reason why Big B’s Proteins outpace growing competition, sides are highlighted by Creamed Corn and thick-cut Onion Rings plus Sin City’s best BBQ Beans and Mac n’ Cheese.

Never forgetting Cornbread that seems to get better every time Dessert is a pick ‘em including Pecan or Apple Pie, Chocolate Cake or fresh made Banana Pudding as good as any one will find down South.

www.bigbztexasbbq.com

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Union Biscuit [3,] Las Vegas NV

UnionBiscuit

Biscuits

Blueberry Preserves, Honey Butter

Owned by some longtime locals Union Biscuit opened late January 2025 at the intersection of Brent Thurman Way and West Sunset Road, an early part of The Bend serving up Biscuits by themselves but also topped with Bacon, Eggs, various Spreads and more.

The brainchild of Kyung Lee and his wife, the inclusion of a Kimchi and Spam Bowl plus Korean Fried Chicken juxtaposed by Pancakes alongside French Toast, a first visit focused entirely on the location’s eponymous Buttermilk rounds on their own.

A sparsely decorated space with wood and exposed ceilings, true to its “urban” name, one Biscuit and a Spread runs $4 with results outpacing the likes of Coffee Class in terms of size, butteriness and layering while all three toppings reminisce of Yardbird’s early days at a more favorable price point.

www.unionbiscuitlv.com

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Ronald’s Donuts [2,] Las Vegas NV

Ronald’s Donuts

Cake Donut with Chocolate Icing and Sprinkles

Raised Donut with Chocolate Icing

Glazed Old Fashioned Donut

Raised Donut with Strawberry Icing

Raised Donut with Maple Icing

Cake Donut with Cinnamon Crumble

Glazed Raised Donut

Sugar Raised Donut

Cake Donut with Chocolate Icing and Nuts

Serving Las Vegas since 1973, Henry and Janie Kang regularly on-site since taking over more than thirty years ago, Ronald’s Donuts is something of a Las Vegas icon thanks to both its longevity and early adoption of Vegan practices in line with the Buddhist ownership.

A small shop that has grown its offerings amidst growing competition, Bagels, Ice Cream and Boba now all part of the line-up, little has changed in Ronald’s décor over the past twenty years aside from a willingness to accept credit cards and a few Maneki-neko that were not present before.

Similar to many So.Cal. Donut shops, right down to pink boxes and Formica tables, Vegan options occupy the top two shelves and are assuredly free of Milk, Butter or Eggs while those beneath are made more traditionally.

Heavier than Friendly or PinkBox, at least as relates to Yeasted Rings with commercial Glazes, Cake Donuts are small with a dry Crumb that isn’t particularly enjoyable aside from the cogwheel Old Fashion that is better than most.

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ShangHai Taste Catering [17,] Las Vegas NV

Shanghai Taste

House Fried Rice with Pork

Shanghai Fried Rice Cake with Chicken

House Fried Fat Noodles with Shrimp

Sheng Jian

Scallion Pancakes

Kao Fu

Tucked inside Suite 104 of 4266 Spring Mountain Road, it was via contacting ShangHai Taste directly that catering was coordinated on Wednesday, GM Joe Muscaglione arriving at 11:45am-sharp with six items portioned large enough for sharing.

Still the top destination in Shanghai Plaza at the corner of Arville Street, family recipes handed down to Chef Jimmy Li comprising a concise menu of scratch-made plates, it was with all items carefully-packed and temperature appropriate that most got started with Fried Rice, a bit of tooth welcomed amidst Pork, Egg and Soy.

Now the 17th time delivered, though Jimmy’s years at 3 Villages, 1900 Asian Cuisine and Niu Gu will find many locals familiar with his authentic brand of cooking, fans of Soup Dumplings, or XLB, will be happy to know ShangHai Taste’s set a high standard, and whether one prefers Pork, Beef, Shrimp, Crab or even Gluten Free the textures and flavors are great, as too are the fried version entitled Sheng Jian with Sesame Seeds.

Again impressing with House Fried Fat Noodles, each strand slick and slightly chewy tossed with Steak, Stir-fried Rice Cakes traditionally known as Chao Nian Gao remain a personal favorite thanks to sticky-soft pillows with Salt and a bit of sweetness.

Only offering one Dessert, not “American” by any stretch, remaining stomach capacity saw Chocolate Dumplings skipped this time while guests with a sense of adventure enjoyed steamed Wheat Gluten Kao Fu with Mushrooms, fermented Soy and Ginger.

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EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine [20,] Las Vegas NV

EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine

WATERMELON GAZPACHO – Tomato, Pimento

OLIVE OIL COCA BREAD – Housemade Compound Koji Butter, Black Dried Lime

KALUGA CAVIAR & EGGS – Trout Roe, Egg Yolk, Bottarga Espuma

JAMÓN IBÉRICO PALETILLA

PERUVIAN SCALLOPS – Fermented Tomato Water, Yuzu Escabeche

HAMACHI TIRADITO – Piñole Leche de Tigre, Corn Pico, Hoja Santa

PRAWN TAQUITO – Heirloom Blue Corn Masa, Fennel Salsa, Fermented Green Sriracha

JIDORI CHICKEN CROQUETA – Palo Cortado, Black Garlic Cream, Panko

PAJU TACO – Candied Nori, Sushi Rice, Short Rib, Gochugang All I Oli

SQUASH BLOSSOM – Wild Boar Ragú, Parmesan Espuma, Tomato Vinaigrette

LOBSTER ARROZ MELOSO – Crab, Pork Belly, Sofrito, Bomba Rice

KUROBUTA PORK CHEEKS – Panang Red Curry, Sunchokes, Thai Basil Gremolata

MOJITO SEMIFREDDO – Coconut Mango Coulis, Coconut Crumble

Opened in 2018, with Anima by EDO debuting in early 2022 and since a JBFA Semifinalist, EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine remains Las Vegas’ most exciting Restaurant thanks to its unrivaled ability to look backwards while at the same time pushing boundaries rarely challenged in Southern Nevada.

Inspired by Catalonian traditions, Chef Oscar Amador Edo’s upbringing in Barcelona gifting him with a respect for diverse Ingredients and a gift for crafting poignant bites that highlight rather than hide them, it was as a party of four that guests were accommodated, GM Roberto Liendo charged with creating a Menu Degustacion including both regularly offered items and nightly inspirations.

An acronym for “Extra Day Off,” though EDO itself is open from 5pm until 9pm daily, it was prior to a 7:30pm buy-out that things were underway quickly with guests enjoying drinks alongside vibrant Gazpacho as well as housemade Bread with Compound Butter and the best Spanish Pork in town.

Starting Seafood-centric as usual, a new Scallop preparation vibrant with acid before its refreshing linger, Hamachi Tiradito continues a Peruvian theme before moving north for snappy Prawns dressed Mexican and creamy Spanish Croquettas.

Always exploring new ideas, Oscar and Roberto’s La Loba recently debuted in Seattle, the “Paju Taco” pays tribute to a Pacific Northwest bite with candied Seaweed around Rice and Short Rib before Boar-stuffed Squash Blossoms and soupy Arroz with Shellfish and Pork Belly.

Happy to see off-cuts in a city dominated by Steakhouses serving domestic Wagyu at Japanese A5 prices savories concluded with Pork Cheek in Curry with crispy Spinach before a Donut-shaped frozen Dessert taking notes from the Mojito.

www.edotapas.com

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Noodlehead [5,] Las Vegas NV


Noodlehead

Chinese Beef Roll

Dan Dan Noodles

Potstickers

Mongolian Beef Chow Mein

Szechuan Cold Noodle

Malaysian Curry Rice

Crispy Satay Tofu

Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad

Yibin Burning Noodles

Located in Spring Mountain Center, across Jones Boulevard from EDO and China Mama, Noodlehead has quietly been earning a reputation thanks to handmade Noodles and Asian small plates offered at bargain prices with exemplary customer service.

Offered at a range of spice-levels, Malaysian Curry using Coconut Milk to keep Chilies in check, Dan Dan Noodles come tingly but not fiery in a huge bowl for just $10.95 while similarly priced Chow Mein performs well for more timid palates.

Adding Chinese Beef Rolls that come densely packed with Meat, or faultless Scallion Pancakes for those seeking something lighter, Yibin Burning Noodle are a worthy “signature” from the Chef’s home town that adds Pickled Vegetables and Peanuts to the mix.

Open for lunch and dinner daily Noodlehead also offers exceptional Vegetarian options such as Black Fungus and Cucumber Salad or Crispy Satay Tofu across a diverse menu from which almost anyone can find something to suit their tastes.

www.noodleheadvegas.com

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Crumbl (Durango) [33,] Las Vegas NV

Crumbl

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk Cookie

Milk Chocolate Chip Cookie

Blueberry Muffin Cookie

Blue Raspberry Cookie featuring Icee

Chocolate Cake Batter Cookie

Cookies & Cream Cheesecake

Sea Salt Toffee Skillet Cookie

Churro Cookie

Raspberry Cupcake Cookie

Born in Logan Utah Crumbl took the city by storm, their Instagramable rounds offered in thirty stores across six states by 2019 and now in all fifty states with six in Las Vegas including the Durango location opened in May 2020.

Created by Sawyer Hemsley and Jason McGowan, rapid expansion through franchising yielding mixed results from store to store as evidence by Social Media, it was after several variable experiences that the westside storefront proved competent, the staff exceedingly pleasant while describing each choice.

Undoubtedly popular in part due to photogenicity, though a sterile interior oversells the fact that everything is made from scratch, the first thing those entering will notice is Crumbl’s limited collection of just six weekly flavors, though occasionally one may find “Mystery Cookies” including specials from the previous week.

Still a young company, so much success despite only starting in September 2017 certainly enviable, best bites came from specials that included “Sea Salt Toffee Skillet,” a nice texture with complexity added by Heath Crumbles while Milk Chocolate and Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunk is executed as it aught to be.

Offered onsite or via delivery from 8am until at least 10pm Monday through Saturday it was next that “Blueberry Muffin” took on the namesake before “Chocolate Cake Batter” doubled down on Cocoa with good effect.

Again finding “Cake” concepts better than the Cookies by which crumbl made their name suffice it to say “Cookies & Cream Cheesecake” wouldn’t be out of place in a local Restaurant while “Blue Raspberry Cookie featuring Icee” and Churro offer what their names suggest.

www.crumblcookies.com

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [22,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Just The Dough Cookie

Chocolate Chip Cookie

M&M Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

Peanut Butter Chip Cookie

Sugar Cookie

Previously located inside Suite 242 of 6380 South Valley View Boulevard, but now sold retail at a pair of sites in town, Chocolate Chip Cookie Company continues to serve Las Vegas’ best collection of locally made rounds.

Focused on “Bringing the Cookie Back,” and also available only by delivery, it was late 2018 that Jovan Mesa-Glennon and husband John opened their small store and business continues to grow today.

Baking everything from scratch, Jovan’s secret recipes yielding the sort of Cookie that blossoms a bit around the edge before becoming crisp, it was based on prior experience that two-dozen were ordered for work, the business’ namesake buttery with just enough Vanilla and Cinnamon to perfume the palate while chunks of Bittersweet Chocolate are partially melted throughout the center.

Prioritizing customer safety by individually bagging each Cookie at no extra cost Peanut Butter Chip wins guests over by way of natural flavors and gooey spots in juxtaposition to sugary Toffee Chocolate Chip that is also slightly salty and heterogeneous from bite-to-bite.

Titling their version of the Snickerdoodle a “Cinnamon and Sugar Cookie,” the granulated top plus plenty of Butter making each mouthful sugary and moist, fans should be sure to follow @thechocolatechipcookieco on Social Media where specials such as White Chocolate and Craisins or Pumpkin Café Marshmallow are frequently announced.

www.chocolatechipcookiecompany.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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