12.8.23 Vegas Is Cookin’, Baby

On Today’s Menu:

• It's a tough week in Vegas, and our hearts break for the victims, their families, and our entire community. And we’re eternally grateful to the first responders who rush into danger to help and protect
• A lot to cover: Desert Companion awards, Durango spots, Henderson/Hendertucky, and everything in between
• Braeswood BBQ & Horse Trailer Hideout beef
• Dog Pirate Tiki Bar? Say less
• 1228 Main Las Vegas accommodates Ash’s B/S
• Sandos that slap (as the kids these days say)

Desert Companion 2023 Restaurant Awards:

• Restaurateur of the Year: Penny Chutima (Lotus of Siam)
• World Cuisine of the Year: Izakaya Go
• Rising Star: Matt Meyer
• Hall of Fame: Sen of Japan
• Strip Restaurant of the Year: Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano
• Pastry Chef of the Year: Sebastien Polycarpe
• Excellence in Service and Management: Barry’s Downtown Prime
• New Restaurant of the Year: Naxos Taverna
• Chef of the Year: James Trees
• Restaurant of the Year: Azzurra Cucina Itialiana

2023 Best Bar Awards:

• Cocktail Lounge: The Chandelier
• Best Beer: The Silver Stamp
• Best Wine Bar: Garagiste Wine Room
• Best Sports Bar: Sporting Life Bar
• Best Theme Bar: The Golden Tiki
• Best New Bar: The Triple Down

Food News You Can Use:

• Our thoughts on the 2023 Eater Awards for Las Vegas
• Half Bird Chicken & Beer closed its Chinatown location and now relying solely on the Henderson spot that just opened
• Braeswood BBQ closed Art’s District location, and new concept is Kick Ass Tacos opening on Rainbow & 215
• Yukon Celebrates 1 Year: the event features $1 slices and other food specials, raffle prizes, and a toy drive for local children in need. Visit yukonpizza.com for more info
• Winnie & Ethel's Downtown Diner does dinner, too!

Recent Ventures & Spots Mentioned:

• SomiSomi Soft Serve & Taiyaki
• Palette Tea Lounge
• Esther's Kitchen has a new sando - their take on a Cubano (it slaps as the kids these days say)
• 1228 Main Las Vegas accommodates Ash’s B/S
• Stray Pirate - Dog Pirate Tiki Bar, say less
• Xiao Long Dumplings
• 8oz Korean Steak House and Bar Meat Fest
• ShangHai Taste
  

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