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April 22, 2011 Leave a Comment
Eat Organic, Save lives.
Earth Day Tip:
When you eat Organic Food, you’re not only eating better – you are actually helping to protect several species of birds + wildlife. Songbirds are disappearing and it mostly has to do with the pesticides that are used on various plants, including the banana tree.
March 14, 2011 Leave a Comment
Bacon, an essential side-dish typically eaten at Breakfast, has become much more than just that in our recent history.
Crispy bacon. Hungry now? 
Perusing many chefs menus both locally in Vegas and beyond, one will notice bacon has become a staple in creating partial to even full menus across the States. You will find it in Bread, Appetizers, Salads, Entrees – and dare I say – dessert? Yes.
Taking note of this American obsession , I turn your heads to a menu that is just that – a bacon lover’s delight. In fact, the kind folks over at Diablo’s Cantina in Las Vegas, have employed this “breakfast treat” across an entire menu. Begging the TVF question of the day: “Is Bacon the new condiment?”
But don’t just take my word for it – have a look for yourself.
From start to finish - Diablo's Cantina celebrates good ol' Bacon.
When: Tuesday, March 15th – 7pm
For Event tickets : Diablo’s Cantina
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Feb. 28, 2011 Leave a Comment
Celebrate food. Celebrate music. All to help feed OUR Community.
food rocks.
Help TVF in the fight against hunger here in Southern Nevada.
Let’s get together for a night of great food, music + libations all to support a very worthwhile cause – feeding those that need our help.
Come party with not only the many that populate our online foodie community, but our family across Las Vegas that make all of this a reality – the food + beverage industry.
Lastly, take a shot at some ‘tasteful’ raffle prizes from our generous donors:
Southern Wine + Spirits
Urbanspoon + many more!
(100% of the proceeds to benefit the Three Square foundation.)
Feb. 19, 2011 Leave a Comment
Let me first start this out by saying – No child should EVER go hungry! It is appalling to think that in this great City of Las Vegas, with the abundance of food that we have at our disposal via hotels + business – this should even be an ISSUE!
Now that I am off of my soap box – Taste of the Nation is back in Las Vegas – May 19th at the Palms Hotel.
ALL proceeds go to support this wonderful cause. Take an evening to enjoy the culinary amazing culinary influence that surrounds us here in Las Vegas and in doing so, you are helping put an end to this travesty!
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Share Our Strength’s annual Taste of the Nation Las Vegas will take place on May 19th, 2011 at the Rain Nightclub in Palm Casino Resort. More than 30 of the city’s finest chefs will be in attendance at Rain Nightclub, all to help end childhood hunger in America. Located on the casino level of Palms Casino Resort, Rain Nightclub provides the perfect location to experience the Las Vegas night life while enjoying tasty treats, live entertainment, and tantalizing live and silent auction.
100% OF TICKET SALES SUPPORTS SHARE OUR STRENGTH’S EFFORTS TO END CHILDHOOD HUNGER.
Proceeds locally benefit the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation/UNCE Chefs for Kids , Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, Three Square Food Bank andProject MANA. All organizations are fighting to end childhood hunger in Nevada.
Taste of the Nation Las Vegas
May 19, 2011
5:30 – 9:30 PM VIP Admission
6:30 – 9:30 PM General Admission
Tickets are available HERE
Feb. 9, 2011 1 Comment
Ah yes, it’s that time of year again! Love is in the air, Valentine’s day is but hours away and you still don’t have a CLUE as to what spots in Vegas are V-Day friendly. Not to worry, my friends.. TVF has you covered!
TVF’s Top 10 (and a half) Romantic V-Day Vegas dining spots (Pricing, $ Key Below)
French:
1. Joël Robuchon, MGM Grand – $$$$ (1 702 891 7925) | http://bit.ly/dYQUAr
2. Twist, Mandarin Oriental – $$$ (1 702 590 8888) | http://bit.ly/engeOl
3. Comme ça, The Cosmopolitan Hotel – $$$ (1 702 698 7910) | http://bit.ly/fTlbaD
Italian:
4. Nove Italiano, Palms Casino Resort – $$$ (1 702 942 6800) | http://bit.ly/faVZft
5. Scarpetta, Cosmopolitan – $$$ (1 702 698 7970) | http://bit.ly/eRlwh0
Steak:
6. SW Steakhouse, Wynn Las Vegas – $$$ (1 702 770 3325) | http://bit.ly/e0h3rT
7. Prime, Bellagio – $$$ (1 702 693 7223) | http://bit.ly/gkxoVy
8. Botero, Encore at Wynn – $$$ (1 702 770 5310) | http://bit.ly/gsZBcI
Fish:
9. Bartolotta, Wynn – $$$ (1 702 770 3305) | http://bit.ly/gowCKO
10. Top of the World, Stratosphere Hotel – $$$ (1 702 380 7711) | http://bit.ly/hc0YJ7
Sushi / Japanese:
10. (and a half) Yellowtail, Bellagio – $$$ (1 702 693 8300) | http://bit.ly/h7xHZI
Pricing Key – $ (per person)
$, Inexpensive 0-20 USD
$$, Moderate 20-50 USD
$$$, Expensive 50-100 USD
$$$$, Charge it.. 100 + USD
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Dec. 9, 2010 1 Comment
w/ Boston's Johnny Cupcakes (I am left!)
Before I get into any Vegas food reviews today, it gives me great pleasure to ‘break the ice’ and introduce myself to my new Blast Mag family. To the many of you that are tuning in from Boston, let me first of all inform you that I was B.A.R (Born and Raised) for the better half of my life in Lowell + Chelmsford and my roots were set in everything Boston. I am a die-hard Sox fan, have been since I was a child + you know how it goes from there! Boston is in my blood, it always has been and always will be the fabric I was cut from.
I was brewing for a bit on reasons to give you so that you would not only tune-into my blog daily, but maybe tell a friend or two about who I am and maybe what I could offer you for following (maybe some show tickets, buffet line-passes..?) But I’m pretty convinced that the majority of you need only one reason – I’m coming to you direct from Vegas, baby! Now, especially for my readers residing in Vegas, you should know that I come from an extensive food and beverage background. I have done everything imaginable in a restaurant (even dabbled in nightlife) – with the exception of managing. I was introduced to the industry at the end of my Junior year of High School, and as my duties evolved – from dishwasher, to cook, to busboy, etc. – I realized that there were very special moments of my restaurant-life that were shaping + developing a far greater individual than your average restaurant employee.
WP's Pizzeria + Cucina | Crystals Shops, CityCenter
I have worked with some local Mom n’ Pop establishments to the the most esteemed household-names in the business. Chef Wolfgang Puck being the first celebrated Chef (as far as celebrity Chefs, are concerned). Ironically enough, it appears I returned to the scene of the crime – with the Chef that truly opened my eyes to the culinary world. With that on our palates, are you ready to see if Chef Puck’s Pizzeria + Cucina made the grade? Tune-in Monday and find out! Plus let’s see if my iPhone is not only capable of capturing some Wolfgang ‘food-porn’ but some shots of his new digs.
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