I’m witnessing the near-death experience of the iconic Twinkie with a mix of sadness, satisfaction and schadenfreude. In case you’re living under a bed of kale: In January, Hostess filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to shutter its factories after years of plunging revenue; now management is huddled in mediation with employees in a final attempt to avoid liquidation.

It all started when Dylan Bathurst had to clean out the garage when moving out of his old place. “The usual thing to do is to have a garage sale, but I was too lazy to do that.

Salt and caramel, Elton John and Eminem, ranch dressing and pizza: unlikely duos that just seem to work. Here’s another: Neiman Marcus and Target.

Family classics NEVADA BALLET THEATRE’S THE NUTCRACKER Dec. 15 & 21, 7:30p; Dec.

Raucous laughter, a good wine buzz and decadent treats. This is the life of an artist? Bring it on.

Local style icons on why they wear what they wear so well Joele Corrigan Full-time mother, board member of Nevada Ballet Theatre, co-owner of the Michael Corrigan restaurant group Personal style: I always like to be comfortable, yet feel a little sexy and stylish. Favorite designer: Balmain.

Dish of the Year Seared ahi tuna at The Barrymore The boyfriend and I were celebrating our anniversary, and this melt-in-your-mouth seared ahi tuna had my guy exclaiming, “I’m having a foodie moment!” No predictable Asian fusion preparation here. This pesce is paired with comforting accompaniments.

2013 promises a delicious dining comeback — all over the valley It’s too easy to look back at 2012 at brush it off as an uneventful year across the Las Vegas restaurant landscape. Lots of tasty things happened, and if you disagree, maybe you’ve been spoiled.

Having a haute holiday isn't just a grown-up affair. Let the kids play too

Q: What’s it like being an executive sous chef at a high-end Strip restaurant? A: It’s intense, sometimes crazy, but always rewarding. My day starts at around 9 a.