Esther’s Kitchen [16,] Las Vegas NV

Esther’s Kitchen

Just A Little Stitious – house mulled wine/ apple brandy/ lemon/ mole bitters/ cardamom

Pine In My Ash – red pine needle house infused ilegal mezcal/ bay leaf/ cranberry/ braulio amaro/ lime

The Chef’s Spread With All The Things – Housemade Sourdough Bread + Basil Ricotta, Basil Oil, Herbs + Cambozola, Blue Cheese, Walnut, Pickled Grapes + Beet Conserva, Saba, Capers, Calabrian Peppers + ‘Nduja, Calabrian Salami, Chili Oil + Burrata, Chives, Basil, Sea Salt + Anchovy Butter, Capers, Parsley + Cannellini Beans, Lardo, Speck, Pistachio Oil + Fegatini, Chicken Liver, Foie Gras, Saba, Strawberry + Butter, Olive Oil, Black Pepper

Hawaiian Big Eye Tuna Crudo – yuzu gelee + radish + calabrian chili + basil

Fall Squash Agrodolce Salad – triple cream brie + pumpkin seed crumble + frisse + basil

Gnocci Fritto – parmesan espuma + speck + chives

Mezzaluna – kabocha squash + chestnuts + sage + ricotta salata

Casarecce – crab + nduja + breadcrumbs + lemon + chives

Tajarin – chanterelles + madeira cream + breadcrumbs + chives

Wood Grilled Calabrian Pork Sausage – green lentils + sweet peppers + onions + rosemary

Pachamamma Pork Chop – pine nut calabrian chili crisp

Butcher Beans + greens

House Ground Polenta – mascarpone + parmesan

Lasagna al Forno – wild boar ragu + mushrooms + rosemary gremolata

Butterscotch Budino

Chocolate Cake

Basque Cheesecake

Last visited for Dinner in July Saturday once again found Esther’s Kitchen firing on all cylinders, the frequently-changing menu expanded to match a more sizable space located just around the corner from James Trees’ revolutionary original address.

Now serving Las Vegas for nearly 7 years, every available superlative already used to describe James Trees’ Restaurant that revitalized the Art’s District, it was with a packed house that four guests sat near the bar with Baker Dylan Jobsz’s city-best Sourdough starting things off.

Seasonal and rustic in a good way, exacting standards and impeccable service forever part of Esther’s D.N.A., it was with a focus on new items that all-new Crudo with Calabrian Chilis went toe-to-toe with grilled Squash decorated by Brie and Greens.

Modifying Gnocco Frito for colder weather, light Dough fried and filled with airy Parmesan, new Entrees include earthy Lasagna quite different from Al Solito Posto plus spicy Sausage lent snappiness from the grill atop a sort of “Sausage & Peppers” Lentils setup.

Pasta-centric as always, classics still present but this day’s focus on items such as Mezzaluna akin to Mario Batali’s iconic “Pumpkin Lune,” suffice it to say that there are no wrong options whether its Casarecce with Crab and ‘Nduja or hand-cut Noodles in Madeira Cream that reminisces of idyllic Mushroom Soup.

Never forgetting Tree’s Polenta, though guests seeking something more hearty should consider a thick and juicy Pork Chop served alongside Beans, Dessert consisted of Esther’s forever refining Butterscotch Budino plus Chocolate Cake like a Klondike Bar and thick Basque Cheesecake.

www.estherslv.com

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Wicked Donuts [15,] Las Vegas NV

Wicked Donuts

Ube Cheesecake Donut

Guava Cheesecake Donut

Contreau Crème Brulee Donut

Apple Crumble Donut

Lemon Meringue Pie Raised Donut

Bella Nutella Donut

Cream Cheese Puffernut

Wicked Boston Creme

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 Cannoli or the more nuanced Pumpkin Cheesecake.

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

www.wicked-donuts.com

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Glaze Doughnuts [25,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Apple Fritter

Black Sesame Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Salted Caramel Pearls and Pecan Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Caramel Apple Doughnut

Maple Bacon Doughnut

Red Velvet Cake Doughnut

The Islander Doughnut

Maple Bar

Nutella Mixed Nuts Doughnut

Peanut Butter Reese’s Pieces Doughnut

Special K 2.0 Doughnut

Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnut

Oreo Peanut Butter Doughnut

M&Ms Vanilla 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 8 years while a 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, Caramel and Pecan dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Peanut Butter and Oreo 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.

www.glazedoughnutslv.com

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Helms Bakery, Culver City CA

Helms Bakery

Affogatto

Drip Coffee

Corn & Caramel Cookie

Pistachio & Semolina Cookie

Oat & Date Cookie

Peaches & Cream Puff

Olive Oil Cake & Pistachio Buttercream

Corn Cake & Wildflower Honey Cream Cheese

Cookie Butter Frosted Pecan Molasses Cookie

Sweet Potato Pie

Corn Pie

Carrot Cake Filled Donut

Blueberry Cassis Twist

Originally announced in 2012, Sang Yoon’s Helms Bakery finally opened in the Culver City Helms Bakery complex in November 2024, and from the market to baked goods plus free parking almost everything about the space is an upgrade on similar concepts elsewhere.

Located catty-corner to Father’s Office, Sunday morning finding staff busy with just a few outside seats available, it was after perusing everything from $20 Llama dog treats to Runts Candy that Coffee was procured from one counter while eleven Pastries ran just under $60 from the other.

Fair priced considering So.Cal standards, an open kitchen allowing guests to watch Loaves or Cakes come together, fans of the later will do well to try both an Olive Oil & Pistachio Buttercream and Corn & Wildflower Honey Cream Cheese slice while seasonal Sweet Potato Pie is a little stiff compared to those in Inglewood.

Seasonal with a focus on good ingredients, Straus Cream and Brentwood Corn included, best bites came from the aforementioned Corn Cake as well as a Corn & Caramel Cookie plus the stuffed-till-bursting Carrot Cake Filled Donut.

www.helmsbakery.la

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Somni 2.0, West Hollywood CA

Somni

Mandarin splash

Fried almond

Monstera deliciosa

Mayan chip

Parmesan feather

2022 Lang & Reed Chenin Blanc

Beets & roses

Sardine tart

Rice tap & iberico

Roasted eggplant

Dashi with caviar

Mejillones

Gazpacho blanco

Shiso tartare tempura

“Ravioli”

Blue Corn Bread

Kinki basque-style

Mar y montaña

Oxtail bun with curry

Txuleta

“Cow and her milk”

Piña Colada

Sweet little things

Although COVID claimed a number of eateries across the globe few in America were so acclaimed as Somni, and although the re-opening has been protracted fans of Chef Aitor Zabala will be happy to know his new iteration in West Hollywood picks up where the former left off with both Food and staff already executing at a level rarely seen stateside.

Now a standalone space with six added seats, the PDR up front designed moreso for oenophiles, guests again begin with bites outside the main space and instead of a hotel lobby this occurs on a tiled patio with “fried” Almonds, a Citrus sipper and Cheese quite literally as light as a “feather.”

As much theater as a meal, Chef Zabala’s experience at El Bulli, Arzak and Akelarre gifting he and his kitchen staff with a good sense of how to use modified textures without compromising ingredients, act two takes place at a curved counter with full view of most plates’ preparation.

Unveiled across three-hours and twenty-five items, much of the staff familiar from five years ago and all of them at least sous Chefs, a description of each plate undermines Zabala’s sense of flow and skills akin to a conductor as simple names such as “Beets & Roses” or “Sardine Tart” do little to explain the complexity of either.

Assuredly pricey, a 1:1 chef to diner ratio and WeHo real estate merely part of an equation that will set couples back $1250 without alcohol, Ingredients take the spotlight in cases like a Fish-shaped puff loaded with Caviar and throwback Shiso tartare tempura.

A slow build across the evening, Amaebi atop faultless Rice with Truffles following an Egg Yolk “Ravioli” filled with Huitlacoche, “Entrees” consist of an Oxtail Bun with aromatic Curry followed by aged Spanish Beef and concentrated Red Peppers.

Bringing back “Cow and her milk” from the SLS, still one of America’s best composed Cheese courses, Dessert sends guests off with a breath of Pina Colada and Mignardises ranging from Fruit Leather to a liquid-center Donut.

www.somnirestaurant.com

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Lei’d Cookies, Culver City CA

Lei’d Cookies

Egg Nog Creme Brulee Cookie

Triple Ginger Molasses Cookie

Black Sesame stuffed with Raspberry Mochi Cookie

Oatmeal – Cranberry Orange Walnut Cookie

Guava Snickerdoodle Cookie

Mango Sticky Rice Cookie

Using Smorgasburg as a springboard to something more personal Leilani Terris and James Lewis took over a former Ice Cream shop in Culver City late-2023, “Cookies so good, you’ll feel like you just got Lei’d!” not only catchy but fairly accurate for unique flavors that still retain a crisp rim and soft center.

Globally inspired but locally owned, quality Ingredients immediately differentiating Lei’d from cake-like competitors such as crumbl, it is inside the space at 8588 Washington Boulevard that guests will encounter charming customer service and a vibe matching the island theme.

Changing the menu seasonally, though Mango Sticky Rice remains a signature for good reason, guests visiting in December will find holiday-themed Egg Nog Creme Brulee that outpaces expectations while Triple Ginger Molasses is just sweet enough to match its bold aromatics.

Not holding back with Black Sesame dough wrapped around Raspberry Mochi, each bite reminiscent of a PB&J Sandwich, even “standards” like Oatmeal get upgraded by flavors like Orange Walnut while Lie’d’s Snickerdoodle takes a Latin spin with Guava Jam.

www.leidcookies.com

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Modu Cafe, Los Angeles CA

Modu

Milk Cream Bun

Kabocha Persimmon Cake

Miso/Garu Cookie

Black Sesame Dark Choc Cookie

Boricha Madeleine

Black Sesame Mochi Cake Bar

A self-trained baker who picked up the hobby during COVID Jiyoon Jang has now set up shop in Highland Park, and since October 9th there have been consistent lines and sell-outs of popular items such as the airy Milk Cream Bun that one-ups Rome’s Maritozzo in lightness as well as complexity.

Previously honing her skills at Clark Street Bakery, the crisp rim and soft-set center of Cookies reminiscent of theirs while incorporating Miso, Garu and Sesame, it is inside a modern wooden space that guests linger over innovative Lattes and Teas as photogenic as they are delicious.

“LA” priced, 6 items and a drink more than $50 after tax and tip, Barley Tea Madelines unfortunately miss the mark in terms of texture while Cakes find the Black Sesame Mochi springy versus dense and moist in the case of a Kabocha Persimmon slice.

www.moducafe.com

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Huge Tree Pastry, Monterey Park CA

Huge Tree Pastry

Purple Rice Fan Tuan with Eggs and Pickles

Sweet Soy Milk

Chinese Donut

Radish Cakes

Red Bean Cake

Tucked into a random two-story building in Monterey Park the success of Huge Tree Pastry is solely attributed to its loyal following, a community of Taiwanese folks craving cultural staples in a no-frills setting at prices far less than one might pay for Breakfast in Los Angeles.

Now a staple of the San Gabriel Valley, English fluency expectedly lacking, those entering should memorize “Fan Tuan” and order it with Purple Rice, Eggs and Pickles because leaving without one of Huge Tree’s signature Rice Rolls would be a serious mistake.

Not a spot for Boba or fluffy Pancakes, but rather Sweet or Salty Soy Milk with You Taio to dip, it is in exchange for Cash only that guests are seated first-come-first-serve where a short wait separates them from sizzling Radish Cakes ready to sop up Hot Sauce or Soy.

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Florentine Cafe [3,] Las Vegas NV


Florentine Cafe

Pistachio Danish

Cornetto

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie

Vanilla Custard Cornetto

Pan Suisse (Brioche Svizzera)

Cannoli

Bombolini, Lobster Tail

Pistachio Cream Cake

Chocolate Covered Cannoli

Pistachio Cream Cornetto

Sfogliatelle

Crookie

Almond Cornetto

Anyone familiar with dining in Las Vegas will know the name Marc Sgrizzi, his original location giving way to Pizzerias followed by a Trattoria and even a hotel venture prior to a new eponymous venture located on South Rainbow.

Self-taught, with over four decades of experience, Sgrizzi Ristorante & Bar promotes itself as a traditional Italian eatery while an attached market offers everything from import specialty goods to handmade Pasta and Desserts from Pastry Chef Roman Ritz under the name of Florentine Cafe.

Open for Dinner Tuesday through Sunday, the recent addition of Sunday Brunch from 9am to 2pm perfect for NFL football at the bar, it was on a Thursday prior to noon that a collection of Pastries were enjoyed and whether one selects better-than-average Cornetti or impressive Pan Suisse the real star are Sfogliatelle with faultless layers and lemony filling nearly as good as those in Naples.

www.sgrizzilv.com

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Company [19,] Las Vegas NV

Chocolate Chip Cookie Company

Chocolate Chip Cookie

Cranberry White Chocolate Cookie

Sugar Cookie

Cinnamon Sugar Cookie

Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie

Peanut Butter Chip Cookie

Banana Chocolate Chip 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.

Next tasting Half & Half followed by Banana Walnut, the addition of Nuts to Mrs. Mesa-Glennon‘s Batter proves predictably delicious while “Just the Dough” is textbook chewy with oodles of nostalgia.

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

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Abel’s Bagels [8,] Las Vegas NV

Abel’s Bagels

Cream Cheese, Honey Almond Cream Cheese

French Toast Bagel

Sesame Seed Bagel

Cheddar Bagel

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Rye Bagel

Described as a “Faith-based” business Abel’s Bagels opened late-2022 at 7150 S Durango Blvd Suite #130, owner Nick Pace of an organic juice bar in Roslyn New York hoping to bring “authentic” New York Bagels to Sin City along with other favorites from “Nook’s Organic.”

Inspired by the Bible’s Abel and Mr. Pace’s commitment to quality it is from 7am Monday through Saturday and 8am Sunday that Abel’s offers not only hand-rolled, boiled and baked rounds but also Sandwiches, Smoothies and Acai Bowls.

Sourcing good Ingredients and Coffee, high-gluten Flour the backbone of any proper Bagel, Abel’s collection includes all the favorites save for Egg while Cream Cheese is offered on its own or with up to three mix-ins ranging from Fruits or Vegetables to Macha and Peanut Butter.

Friendly in terms of service, though prone to selling out of top choices early on weekends, Bagels run $1.75 a piece with discounts by the dozen for specimens with a good skin and light crackle that quickly gives way to a chewy center that performs at nearly New York standards whether flecked in Seeds or dotted with Raisins.

www.abels-bagels.com

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Thanksgiving 2024, Las Vegas NV

Thanksgiving

Turkey

Ham

#allthethings

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Summer House Cookie Bar [13,] Las Vegas NV

Summer House

Oreo Crispy Crispy Treat

Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookie

Pumpkin Spice Cookie

Chocolate Cloud Cookie

Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Lemon Cookie

Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treat

Oatmeal Scotchie Cookie

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 an Oatmeal Scotchie, think crispy but sweet with just a bit of flex, Summer House’s Apple Oatmeal Cookie reminisces of Autumn Apple Crisp in portable form while the “Cookie in a Cup” offers bite-sized bits of the whole collection.

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

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Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets (Summerlin) [2,] Las Vegas NV

Saint Honoré

Dubai Doughnut – Toasted Kataifi, Pistachio Cream

S’mores Doughnut – Chocolate Ganache, Marshmallows, Graham Cracker

Apple Crumble Doughnut – Apple Pie Filling, Apple Chantilly Cream

Pumpkin Spice Doughnut – Maple Icing, Pumpkin Spice Cream

Thanksgiving Doughnut – Cranberry Filling

The Cannoli – Ricotta Cannoli Filling, Chocolate Ganache

Owned by former influencers-turned-marketing Alexandra Lourdes and Lin Jerome Saint Honoré advertises itself as “the first Couture Doughnut & Beignet Patisserie,” or another way of saying artisan Doughnuts targeting ladies with expendable income by way of cute décor.

Part of Refined Agency with Cafe Lola, a success since 2018, Saint Honoré focuses on a Brioche base made daily and decorated elaborately such that even basic flavors feature bits of gold leaf and a price of $4 despite Icing that cracks and falls off.

No doubt focused on more than just how things taste, neon and a wall of foliage demanding photos featuring polished nails gripping Pastry, the first thing that stands out besides high prices is the heft of each Doughnut thanks to eggy-Dough over-penetrated by Oil.

Prone to seasonal change, “Pumpkin Spice” and a Berliner with Cranberry filling befitting Turkey Day, S’mores eats predictably rich while the Cannoli is better at Pink Box.

Also offerings Vegan and Gluten-free choices, plus laminated “Doughsaints” on the weekend, those seeking Saint Honoré’s best bite should be prepared to spend $10.00 for a Dubai Doughnut that is crispy but creamy while the seasonal Apple Crumble is also enjoyable.

www.ilovesainthonore.com

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Carson Kitchen [35,] Las Vegas NV

Carson Kitchen

Apple Jacks – spiced whiskey, mango liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, egg white

Daddy Wags – blanco tequila, grapefruit, fresh lime, cayenne simple syrup

Piper’s Choice – vodka, espresso liqueur, xocolatl bitters, cinnamon cream

The Magarian – american gin, thyme & honey syrup, fresh lemon, cucumber soda

Leisure Suit Larry – spiced rum, butterscotch liqueur, brown sugar simple syrup, walnut bitters

Grilled Oysters, gochujang butter, crispy onion

“Devil’s” Eggs, crispy pancetta, caviar

Tempura Green Beans, pepper jelly cream cheese

Crispy Chicken Skins, smoked honey

Hotdog Burnt Ends, bbq glaze, high brow ranch

Pear & Raspberry salad, manchego cheese, pink peppercorn, walnuts

Boozy Carrots, brown butter, molasses, pistachio

Short Rib Flatbread, spinach, parmesan

French Onion Fingerlings, gruyere cheese, chive

Cabbage “Steak”, tunisian tomato sauce, gruyere, parsley

Rabbit Farfalle, “marsuvio” sauce, green pea, wild mushroom

Pot Roast Dip, swiss cheese, HP aioli, natural jus

Bacon Burger, cooper’s sharp, jalapeño bacon, bacon mayo

Steelhead Trout, yellow curry, crispy ginger rice, basil

Bourbon Fudge Brownie, brown butter bacon ice cream

Glazed Donut Bread Pudding, three rum caramel, vanilla crème anglaise

Pear “Cheesecake”, bleu cheese mousse, port pear butter, peppered walnut

Ground-breaking since opening Carson Kitchen’s greatness has seemingly become so expected that many are prone to overlook it, but on Sunday Afternoon 124 South 6th Street again showed well with thirteen new items debuted just a few days earlier.

Fortunate to have tasted every new plate at Carson Kitchen since summer of 2015, Chefs Harwell, Simon and team forever rethinking even longtime best-sellers, it was alongside drinks that dining began shortly, all well-suited to iconic Chicken Skins, “Devil’s Eggs” and Tempura Green Beans with Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese.

Continuing with more Skins, equally enjoyable today as in 2014, Hot Dog “Burnt Ends” stand out thanks to sticky BBQ Sauce while seasonal Salads are highlighted by “Pear & Raspberry” best enjoyed adjacent grilled Oysters with Gochujang.

Forever exuding creativity, quality and the sort of Food that challenges without compromise Cabbage “Steak” is the latest Vegan showcase and for those okay with Butter or Cheese the “Boozy” Carrots and “French Onion” Fingerlings are even more delicious.

Going Shortrib for this season’s flatbread, and Pot Roast for “Between Bread,” a new rendition of the Burger incorporates Jalapeno Bacon to good effect while Pasta with Rabbit and Steelhead Trout are enjoyable and hearty enough for colder weather.

Disappointed to see Banoffee “Pie” again on hiatus, especially as Pear “Cheesecake” is overwhelmed by funk, Las Vegas’ best Brownie and Donut Bread Pudding remain mainstays and should be requisite to end every visit to DTLV’s best Restaurant.

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Anima by EDO [11,] Las Vegas NV

Anima by EDO

Espress Yourself – Rotating Nitro Espresso Martini

Corn Gazpacho – Creme fraiche, espelette / Guanciale Bomb – Truffle cheese custard, fig mostarda, toasted country bread / Kaluga Caviar and Eggs – Caviar, trout and salmon roe, egg yolk, bottarga espuma

Oysters – Gin and shallot mignonette, jalapeño lime sorbetto

Tomato Hummus – Sundried tomato, cucumber salad, herb oil, pine nut, won ton

Lamb Merguez – Roasted eggplant puree, salsa verde, fried capers, crispy potato

Seada – Fried pastry, pecorino and mozzarella cheese, jamon iberico, honey, paprika aioli

Rigatoni – Lobster jus, Calabrian chili and fennel relish, crunchy breadcrumb

Pumpkin Triangoli – Pumpkin mascarpone, pecan crumble, brown butter, sage

Koji & Porcini Marinated Hanger Steak – Chive mashed potato, green peppercorn sauce, tempura onion ring

Pluma Iberico – Campari tomato confit, garlic chips, crispy potato

Pan Seared Branzino – Trapanese pesto, baby bok choy, grilled lemon

Deconstructed Key Lime Pie – Graham sabilla, toasted marshmallow, Madagascar vanilla gelato, key lime sauce

Pistachio Tiramisu – Chocolate mousse, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, pistachio cream, espresso ice cream

Granita – Strawberry shaved ice, popcorn mousse

Serving Las Vegas since January 2022 and now a James Beard Award Foundation finalist plus Yelp! Winner for best new Restaurant, Anima by EDO merges Italian and Spanish Cuisine into an elegant experience from Chef Oscar Amador.

Run by industry veterans from front-of-house to kitchen it is following warm greetings at the door that guests are led to a choice of diverse seating options, banquets in the back most quiet with a full view of murals from local artist Apolo Torres.

More “approachable” than EDO Gastro Tapas & Wine per General Manager Roberto Liendo, though certainly never lacking for creativity, Dinner at Anima begins with Appetizers ranging from Eggs with three types of Roe to upgraded Tomato Hummus preceded by Corn Gazpacho.

Not forgetting daily Oysters, or spicy Lamb Sausage atop creamy Eggplant, EDO’s longtime favorite Bikini on this night was replaced by “Seada” with fried Pastry, Ham and Cheese with Paprika Aioli sweetened by Honey.

Taking a different look at “Spicy” Rigatoni via Lobster, enjoyed simultaneously with seasonal Pumpkin Triangoli, Chef Tayden Ellamar’s Steak remains tender and decadent while skin-on Branzino and Iberico Pork with Brava Potatoes are simple yet faultless.

The first visit in nearly three months, several new items attesting to the skills of Chefs Oscar and Tayden, Dessert saw classics including the Strawberry Granita and Pistachio Tiramisu joined by returning Key Lime Pie in deconstructed form.

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Zaytoon Restaurant & Market [8,] Las Vegas NV

Zaytoon Restaurant & Market

Tea

Hummus

Masto Khiar

Baba Ghanoush

Kashk Bademjan

Lavash

Aash E-Reshteh

Lentil Soup

Ghormeh Sabizi – Herb Stew, Beef, Kidney Beans

Fesenjaan – Chicken, Pomegranate & Walnut Sauce

Gheimeh with Eggplant

Basmati Rice, Tomato, Lemon

Koobideh Kabob, Chicken Kabob, Bone in Cornish Game Hen Kabob, Barg Kabob, Lamb Chop Kabob

Zereshk Polow – Barberry, Onion

Dill Fava Rice

Baklava

Snickers Cheesecake

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Pistachio Halva

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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Take It Easy Roasters, Las Vegas NV

Take It Easy Roasters

Short Rib Empanada

Chicken Tinga Empanada

Garlic Shrimp Empanada

Guava y Queso Empanada

Apple y Cajeta Empanada

Espresso Eclair

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Pop Tart

Big Cinnamon Roll

Lemon Blueberry Scone

Pandebono

Pistachio Croissant

Although Makers & Finders was slow out the gate on Main Street it cannot be argued that Josh Molina was one of the first investors in Las Vegas Arts District, and now with three locations from Downtown Summerlin to Henderson his “Take It Easy Roasters” stands somewhere in the middle both in terms of location as well as branding.

Focused on good Coffee with less bustle than Makers & Finders, a tucked away space on Wynn Road off Spring Mountain generating far less foot-traffic than Molina’s other concepts, it is inside that guests will find friendly service plus a Pastry case featuring both sweet and savory Empanadas as well as other Baked Goods.

Catering to dietary preferences including Vegans, a number of Milk-alternatives offered for Lattes and other Beverages, Espresso features a good Crema plus bold acidity well suited to items such as Choux filled with Espresso Cream, Pistachio Croissants or a “Big” Cinnamon Roll beneath Cream Cheese Frosting.

Taking a Colombian twist with Pandebono, think bagel-shaped Pao de Queijo, Empanadas are crisp but flaky with ample filling while seasonal Pop Tarts are the same with added sugar shellacking – in this case atop Pumpkin Cream Cheese.

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Glaze Doughnuts [24,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Apple Fritter

S’mores Doughnut

Black Sesame Doughnut

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Samoa Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Oreo Vanilla Doughnut

Doughnut Holes

Red Velvet Cake Doughnut

Special K 2.0 Doughnut

The Islander Doughnut

Twist Doughnut with Maple Glaze

Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnut

Oreo Peanut Butter Doughnut

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut

Sir Mocha Lot with Coffee Glaze 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 8 years while a 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, Caramel and Pecan dazzle atop a fluffy leavened base while Peanut Butter and Oreo 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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Glaze Doughnuts Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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Starbread Bakery, Las Vegas NV

Starbread Bakery

Señorita Bread

Donuts

Malasadas

Ube Square

Begun in Vallejo circa 1988 it was not until 2021 that Las Vegas got its first Starbread Bakery, and although Filipino folks line up for Nelly and Romy Maranan’s Señorita bread the shop at 2381 East Windmill Lane also offers everything from savory Croissant Sandwiches to Brookies, Donuts and Ube “Squares” akin to Hawaiian Mochi.

Well priced in an era of $8 “artisan” Donuts, the signature sugary batons served warm with a good amount of butter just $3 for five pieces, additional choices are fair-to-middling with two-bite Donuts basic beneath commercial Glaze while Malasadas are under-filled and artificial tasting.

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