Canon, Sacramento CA

Canon

Citrus, Green Almond, Vanilla Shrub Soda

DUTCH CRUNCH ROLLS, tomato chili butter

TOTS, mole, pepitas, cotija, pickled onion

CHICHARRÓNES, chili powder, tomato honey relish

CRISPY SKIN PORK BELLY, charred plum, brandy mustard, pickled onion

CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS, urfa chile sauce, orange, garlic, yogurt

GRILLED GAI LAN BROCCOLI, parmesan custard, caramelized bagna cauda, cured egg yolk

CA GROWN PEACH PAVLOVA, sweet tea, condensed milk, lavender

A six-time Michelin bib-gourmand recipient, Canon sees Chef Brad Cecchi playing with a lot of spices and local produce to create big flavors across a collection of small plates.

Located in East Sacramento between residential roads, the indoor-outdoor space secluded from any semblance of a capitol city, guests are greeted warmly at the hostess podium before being led to tables, bar or booths offering a full view of the kitchen.

Dimly lit amidst dark woods, the sort of setting that creates a seductive glow while smoke from a wood fire lightly perfumes the room, service is friendly yet informed while making recommendations pertaining to both portions and preparation plus new items and those set to disappear soon.

Priced less than some chains, seven dishes and a mocktail just $140 with tax and tip, unnamed Mocktails are smartly crafted and pair well to spiced Pig Skins or signature Tots stacked atop piquant dirty Mole with Pumpkin Seeds and Cotija.

A “neighborhood” concept that works in all the right ways, Dutch Crunch Rolls highly encouraged for sharing, Cecchi displays a deft hand with Produce ranging from bitter Broccoli to to charred Plums cutting Pork Belly’s Fat, and for fans of spice the Urfa Chili Drumsticks offer big bang for the buck.

Globally inspired and accommodating for allergies, vegans or celiac diners, Dessert tempts across Panna Cotta or Sopapillas, though passing on Canon’s Pavlova currently featuring Peaches with “Sweet Tea” flavors and a floral hint would be a mistake.

www.canoneastsac.com

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Gunther’s Ice Cream, Sacramento CA

Gunther’s Ice Cream

Butter Pecan Ice Cream, Huckleberry Ice Cream, Sugar Cone

Part of Sacramento’s local culture since the 1940s Gunther’s Ice Cream is nothing short of a capitol city landmark, the Googie-style store opened in 1949 still generating lines year-round more than 75 years since opening.

Still using the same slow-churn base since day one, the result a light and creamy mouthfeel distinctly different from modern artisans expanding throughout So.Cal., a stop at Gunther’s suggests 40+ signature flavors plus seasonal specials such as October’s Huckleberry flavored naturally by local Fruit.

Not a spot for Candy mix-ins or oddities like Bugs or Goat Cheese, but rather the sort of shop that takes Butter Pecan seriously, fans of old-school flavors will find none better with each lick coating the tongue while bigger bites feature softened Nuts roasted just enough to maximize their flavor.

www.gunthersicecream.com

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Pushkin’s Bakery, Sacramento CA

Pushkin’s Bakery

Mudpie Cookie

No Name

Russian Tea Cookie

Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookie

Crinkle Cookie

Opened as a result of Danny Turner’s own Food-sensitivities Pushkin’s Bakery has expanded from a single Chocolate Chip Cookie in 2013 to three locations, Olga Turner’s taking on a growing need for better quality Pastries excluding wheat, gluten, and dairy.

Sold in Sacramento, Arden, Roseville plus more than a dozen grocery stores it is at the original on 29th Street that guests will find friendly service plus fair prices covering Cookies, Cakes, Breads, Muffins and their famous “No Name” that eats like the buttery center of a Cinnamon Roll.

Visited around 2pm Saturday, a good assortment of products still available, suffice it to say that Russian Tea Balls, essentially Mexican Wedding Cookies, lose nothing missing Flour while Crinkles and Mudpies are essentially the same save for a layer of Powdered Sugar.

Smart to stick with items easily made Gluten-free, this writer admittedly harboring no allergies, Pushkin’s Oatmeal Cream Pie Cookie fares beautifully with a lot of bright aromatics and flexibility around just enough filling.

www.pushkinsbakery.com

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Bacon & Butter, Sacramento CA

Bacon & Butter

Biscuit – Butter, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

Grilled Cheese Benedict – Cheddar Cheese, Jack Cheese, Brioche, Bacon, Poached Eggs, Hollandaise, Breakfast Potatoes

Cinnamon Roll

Opened in 2012 by Amber Michel and Chef Billy Zoellin Bacon & Butter brings a farm-to-table approach to Breakfast, and although many spots in Sacramento purports to do the same the siblings’ spot at 5913 Broadway differentiates itself with yearly accolades from the Michelin guide.

A five-time “Plate” recipient from Bibendum, the focus on scratch-made cuisine that trends clever drawing lines from 8am until 2pm Wednesday through Sunday, it was after twenty minutes wait that a spot was secured at the bar featuring pleasant service.

Home to several signatures, though the local bounty influences daily specials, suffice it to say that Bacon & Butter’s Biscuit is remarkable whether solo or in the form of a sandwich while still-warm Cinnamon Rolls lacquered in Glaze are predictably better at the middle than the edges.

About 70/30 Savory to Sweet, Breakfast Bread Pudding, Pancakes and a Fried Green Tomato Benny all tempting, those in the mood for something different should not overlook Zoellin’s Grilled Cheese Benedict that scores a ten and sticks the landing thanks to velvety Hollandaise and Cheese cooked like Italian Frico.

www.baconandbuttersac.com

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Marie’s Donuts, Sacramento CA

Marie’s Donuts

Coffee

Apple Fritter

Glazed Raised Donut

Cruller with Strawberry Icing

Blueberry Cake Donut

Maple Old Fashioned Donut

Nothing more than a wooden walk-up on Freeport Boulevard Marie’s Donuts nonetheless remains Sacramento’s premier Donut Shop, simple fried Dough made the same way since the 50’s still drawing crowds while So.Cal lines up for $6 hand-cut rings at places like Sidecar.

Still family-run at 70 years old, low-prices adding to its novelty, guests are greeted with a smile by staff from 10pm until 4pm with fresh options made to replenish supply of in-demand items like simple raised and glazed or Bismarks filled with Custard.

Cash or Credit over $5, the Coffee hot but no better than Folgers, Marie’s selection ranges from Cake to Fritters and Crullers, the later a bit less airy than they ought to be but Old Fashioned Cogwheels faultless beneath Maple Icing slightly penetrating as a result of being added while still hot.
www.mariesdonuts.ojscafe.com

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Abel’s Bagels [11,] Las Vegas NV

Abel’s Bagels

Blueberry Bagel

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel

Onion Bagel

Garlic Bagel

Sesame Seed Bagel

Everything Bagel

Cream Cheese, Vegetable Cream Cheese

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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1004 Cafe, Las Vegas NV

1004 Cafe

Hot Coffee over Ice

Chocolate Mousse Pie

Lemon Meringue Pie

Formerly home to Ppang Bakery 1004 Cafe opened early 2025, their embrace of Kpop just in time for a recent boom though a noon visit on Thursday found the sizable space mostly empty.

Bakery, Coffee Shop, Market and more, a limited menu of kitchen items also available, it was while upbeat music played loudly overhead that a server offered hot Coffee over Ice as an alternative to Coldbrew, the results lukewarm and diluted while Pastries tasted included two “Pies” that are actually a Chocolate Sponge base beneath thick Mousse or Lemon Curd.

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Wicked Donuts [23,] Las Vegas NV

Wicked Donuts

Maple Iced Donut

Custard Puffernut

Caramel Sutra Puffernut

Wicked Boston Creme

Sticky Sinn-a-Bun

Bella Nutella Donut

Apple Crumble Donut

Dubai Chocolate Donut

Cointreau Creme Brulee Croissant Donut

Cookies & Cream Donut

My Favorite Martian Croissant 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, Dubai Chocolate 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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Milpa Catering [19,] Las Vegas NV

Milpa Catering

Short Rib Barbacoa Bowl

Guacamole

Blue Corn Tortillas

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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Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House [4,] Las Vegas NV

Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House

Espresso Martini

2024 Patricia Green Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

Roll

Amuse – Mushroom Toast, Shrimp Scampi

Fall River Clam Chowder – Bacon, Potato, Leeks

Fresh Baked Skillet Corn Bread – Local Honey Butter & Bacon Jam

Wagyu Carolina Gold Rice

Carolina Gold Jambalaya – Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Andouille Sausage, Carolina Gold Rice

Mesquite Smoked Creekstone Farms Heritage Duroc Pork Loin Chop – Steen’s Cane Syrup Reduction

Crispy Kennebec Potatoes – Eleven Herbs & Spices & Our Comeback Sauce

Creamy Anson Mills Grits

Garlic Parmesan Creste de Gallo Pasta – Fresh Herbs

Espresso – Ice

Emeril’s Banana Cream Pie – Chocolate Shavings and Caramel Sauce

Bread and Butter Bread Pudding – Whiskey Anglaise

Chocolate Mousse Bar – Dulce de Leche, Chocolate Cake, Coconut Cream Sauce, White & Dark Chocolate Pearls

At the beginning of this current “Celebrity Chef” era there were few names on Emeril Lagasse’s level, and although the Massachusetts native who made his name cooking in Louisiana has slowly faded from television his two Las Vegas Restaurants remain popular destinations with Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House now pushing thirty years old inside the MGM Grand.

A survivor amidst shutters and re-brands it was promptly at 6:00pm that three guests sat down inside the elegant space, General Manager Tyler Anderson saying hello on a busy evening thanks to an event at the Grand Garden Arena just down the way.

Offering excellent customer service across two hours, Wine and Cocktails including an Espresso Martini arriving quickly, it was following an Amuse from Chef Ken Lum that dinner got rolling, two piping hot skillets of Cornbread conquering the willpower of any within arm’s reach while Fall River Clam Chowder upgraded the New England original with Bacon and Leeks.

Less bold than pre-Pandemic, when Frog Legs and Hushpuppies with Caviar were commonplace, fans know that when Emeril is serving Pork Chops the outcome is bound to be good and the same can be said for Chef Lum’s Jumbalaya and creamy Grits.

Not forgetting Pasta extruded on-site, nor crispy Potatoes with a mix of spices, any meal at Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House should most certainly include Bread and Butter Pudding plus a slice (or two) of Banana Cream Pie.

www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans-fish-house

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Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar, Las Vegas NV

Jason Aldean’s Kitchen + Bar

Coconut Outlaw – Bacardi Superior Rum, Coconut, Lime, Mint, Fever Tree Cucumber Tonic

Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip – Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Scallions, Kettle Chips

Bavarian Pretzels – Mustard Aioli, Spicy Queso

Chicken Wings – Dry Rub, Celery, Bleu Cheese Dressing

Chicken & Waffle – Nashville Hot Chicken, Belgian Waffle, Smoked Bacon, Spicy Pecan Maple Syrup

Southern Meatloaf – Beef, Pork, Wild Mushrooms, BBQ demi-glace, Mashed Potatoes, Onion Straws

Mama Aldean’s Peach Cobbler – Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Caramel Drizzle

Cookie Skillet – Chocolate Chip and Toffee Crunch Cookie, Almonds, Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, Caramel Drizzle

Opened in December 2024 by Country Singer and Georgia native Jason Aldean the “Kitchen + Bar” bearing his name offers privileged views of Las Vegas Boulevard, two stages and six bars spread over two stories with live music daily.

Bringing “the heart of Nashville to the Strip,” a line-up of Bourbon and Whiskey-based Cocktails bolstering the party-like atmosphere, staff prove not only friendly but knowledgeable while describing a menu based on Southern fare plus Bar favorites like jumbo Wings and Pretzels that aren’t really Bavarian but are fluffy and delicious.

Spread over nearly 23,000 square-feet including the gift shop, rows of televisions showing College Football while talented musicians straddling rock and country play on stage, Appetizers are highlighted by Spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip served with housemade Kettle Chips before entrees such as faultless Meatloaf with rich Gravy and smooth Mash or Chicken & Waffles that would have benefited from more Syrup.

Priced lower than similar Strip concepts for Food, a good meal easily enjoyed under $50 before tax and tip, Aldean’s Dessert menu makes up for brevity with quality as both the Cookie Skillet and $12 Peach Cobbler are big enough to share, topped with Ice Cream and better than any other in Sin City.

www.jasonaldeansbar.com/las-vegas

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Naked City Express Catering [16,] Las Vegas NV

Naked City Pizza (4930 West Flamingo Road)

Guinea Pie – White Garlic Sauce, Spinach, Grandma’s Meatballs, Mozzarella Cheese, Ricotta Cheese

Buffalo 22 Pizza – White Sauce, Mozzarella, Cup n Char Pepperoni, House Italian Sausage, Crispy Garlic, Hot Honey, Roasted Garlic Crust

Wings (Medium Spicy)

Roasted Garlic Buns

Onion Rings

Fries

Historically the first Restaurant ever selected to #supportlocal with lunch at the office, and reprising their catering role several times since, it was on Friday that Naked City Pizza delivered from the West Flamingo Road “Express” location approximately ten minutes away.

The 26th time bringing Christopher and Michael Palmeri’s Pizza Shop off-site it was minutes prior to 12:00pm that delivery arrived with a glut of items, easily enough Food for twice the number of guests with plenty of leftovers.

Presenting everything temperature appropriate it was not long before first-shift lunchers called dibs on Slices, Cup n’ Char Pepperoni predictably proving popular atop melted Mozzarella with housemade Sauce and Hot Honey, as did Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives famous Guinea Pie featuring White Garlic Sauce and Grandma Palmeri’s Meatballs.

Slinging Sin City’s best Chicken Wings, two dozen devoured in minutes, Fries and Onion Rings also proved popular while Garlic Buns taste great warm, cold or even two days later.

https://www.nakedcityexpress.com/menu

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Glaze Doughnuts [37,] Las Vegas NV

Glaze Doughnuts

Doughnut Holes

Matcha Green Tea Pistachio Doughnut

Horchata and Churro Doughnut

Black Sesame Doughnut

Blueberry Cinnamon Toast Doughnut

Oreo Vanilla Doughnut

Apple Fritter

Old Fashioned Doughnut

Vanilla Coconut Doughnut

Lemon Poppyseed Doughnut

Special K 2.0 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.

www.glazedoughnutslv.com

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Big B’s Texas BBQ Catering [27,] Las Vegas NV

Big B’s Texas BBQ

Creamed Corn

Mac & Cheese

Corn Bread

Onion Rings

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

BBQ Beans

Pecan Pie

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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Noodlehead [9,] Las Vegas NV


Noodlehead

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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Pinkbox Doughnuts (Boca Park) [2,] Las Vegas NV

Pinkbox Doughnuts

Pink Rainbow Ring – Yeast Doughnut, Pink Vanilla Frosting, Rainbow Sprinkles

Sup Shorty – White Cream, Glazed Strawberries, Glazed Yeast Doughnut

Chocolate Butter Cup – Yeast Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Chips, Chocolate Filling

Vegas Cream – Yeast Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, Bavarian Custard, V Drizzle

Smashin’ Apple – Yeast Doughnut, Apple Pie Filling, Streusel, Whip, Caramel Drizzle

Gimme S’more – Raised Doughnut, Chocolate Frosting, Marshmallow Creme, Toasted Marshmallow, Graham Cracker Crumble

Maple Ol’ Fashioned – Old Fashion Doughnut, Maple Frosting

Da Apple Fritter – Glazed Raised Doughnut, Apples, Cinnamon

Dubai Chocolate – Yeast Doughnut, Chocolate bottom, Pistachio Cream, Pistachios, Kataifi, Chocolate Drizzle, Glazed Strawberry

Nutella Face DoughCro – Croissant Doughnut, Glaze, Nutella

Banana Puddin’ – Cake Doughnut, Glaze, Whip, Banana Pudding, Nilla Wafer, Graham Cracker Crumble

Debuted in 2025 at Boca Park and open 24-hours Pinkbox Doughnuts remains Las Vegas’ premier spot for unique Doughnuts, just as it has since debuting over a decade ago.

More and more social-media savvy over the years this visit entailed far beyond the usual “OG Classics,” and although PinkBox’s Old Fashioned Cogwheels are still Las Vegas’ best additional traditional choices are mostly as expected making “Fancy Pancy” or “Show Off” choices a necessity.

Fully committed to clever nomenclature, Roberto Armanino’s famous Caramel Cheesecake now “The Caramelo,” “Chocolate Butter Cup” succeeds thanks to the homemade Filling and plenty of complexity while “Smashin Apple” uses Streusel for texture atop a Bismarck stuffed with Housemade Apple Pie Filling.

Replenishing supply as necessary, high volume assuring everything is fresh, “Dubai Chocolate” and “Sup Shorty” each achieve high marks while “Banana Puddin’” eats like its namesake on a Vanilla Cake base.

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Delices Gourmands [2,] Las Vegas NV

Delices Gourmands

Dulce de Leche NY Roll Croissant

Raisin Roll

Pistachio Roll

Almond Croissant

Pain au Chocolat

Apple Turnover

Chocolate Twist

Rapidly approaching ten years in business a second look at Delices Gourmands finds the Valley View and Sahara Bakery continuing to make strides, previously tasted items like a Pistachio Roll or Almond Croissant still flaccid compared to other local French spots though their flavors are good enough.

The closest “French Bakery & Café” to Las Vegas Boulevard that isn’t in a hotel, their footprint large enough to accommodate an impressive array of choices, fans of Pain au Chocolat will find average lamination and good rise around melted filling similar to that in an elongated Baton.

Uncertain as to whether “Turnover” is the appropriate term for an Apple-Cinnamon pocket, though the texture and filling are both impressive, Delices Gourmands biggest claim to fame may be riffing on the “NY Roll Croissant” in a variety of flavors from Strawberry to Hazelnut or creamy Dulce de Leche.

www.delicesgourmandslv.com

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Metro Pizza Catering [21,] Las Vegas NV

Metro Pizza

Zamboni Pizza – Sausage, Old School Pepperoni, Roasted Red Peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey, Mozzarella Cheese

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

Brooklyn Jr. – Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Romano Cheese, Olive Oil

The Bleecker Street – Italian Sausage, Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese, Tomato Sauce, Basil, Olive Oil

Garlic Knots

Chicken Wings

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,” or in this class “The Bleecker Street” with a classic trio plus Sausage on voluptuous Crust, “The Zamboni” offers two Meats, Roasted Peppers and a generous drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey while Metro’s 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 Knots 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.

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Metro Pizza Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

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Naan & Curry Take Out (2950 South Durango Drive,) Las Vegas NV

Naan & Curry

Samosas

Onion Bhaji

Butter Chicken

Lamb Rogan Josh

Butter Naan

Gulab Jamun

Now with five locations including a take-out only storefront at 2950 South Durango Drive Naan & Curry seems poised to make a play at Las Vegas’ most-popular Indian eatery thanks to a broad and accessible menu with fair prices.

Ordered for catering on a whim, previous deliveries from Mint falling short, it was straight from the hands of an employee that six items were tasted fresh and temperature appropriate at precisely the desired time.

Located in Durango Edna Plaza without much seating, though the menu is extensive, Samosas are $3.50 a piece and the size of a tennis ball with aromatic filling while Onion Bhaji are virtually oilless and crispy served alongside dueling Chutneys.

Loading up on Butter Naan, a pillowy tray on par with any in town, Butter Chicken is thick with Garam Masala and Ginger over Tomatoes eaten in comparison to medium-spicy Rogan Josh featuring a lot of Cardamom and Cloves.

Less diverse for Dessert, Gajar Halwa unfortunately not offered, Gulab Jamun are small for $1.67 per-bite, though the taste and texture show a lot effort goes into the recipe.

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Zaytoon Restaurant & Market [13,] Las Vegas NV


Zaytoon Restaurant & Market

Masto Khiar

Hummus

Kashke Bademjaan

Baba Ghanoush

Fresenjaan

Koobideh Kabob Entree

Chicken Kabob Entree

Barg Kabob Entree

Salad

Lavash

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.

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