The large-scale architecture that ought to engage the community too often doesn’t. Some of the blame falls on usSouthern Nevada’s real estate collapse was ugly and embarrassing — but it may also have been the best thing that could have happened to local architecture.

As the craft beer trend produces crazy flavors and wacky trends, Bad Beat’s Weston Barkley aims to perfect the classicsWeston Barkley never considered brewing as a profession. The first beer he ever drank was an ordinary bottle of Budweiser, and his first major job — a service technician for a local car dealership shortly after graduating from Durango High School — was a stable and satisfactory gig that lasted for almost a decade.

More than a stylish makeover, the Linq swings into action with top-notch brews and curated cocktails.Many changes on the Las Vegas Strip are met with a bit of the grumble and eye roll — “I liked the original MGM sign better!” “I still miss the Stardust!” and, “Hey, when did they tear down that motel with the pink elephant?”But we all approve of the Linq.

Daniel Boulud returns to town with a modern brasserie. French fries? Of course — and so much moreLike every other celebrity chef these days, Daniel Boulud makes a signature burger with fries — three kinds, in fact.

Big Easy po-boy at Streetcar Po-boys 1624 W. Oakey Blvd.

Restaurant WeekAug. 22-28Eat well and do some good with this charitable effort benefiting the Three Square Food Bank.