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Dining

2021 Restaurant Awards

Nov 10, 2021

Whether they're longtime stalwarts or new upstarts, these restaurants defined the year in dining

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Dining

A fruit-loaded Swedish waffle from Saga Pastry + Sandwich

2021 Restaurant Awards: Hidden Gems of the Year

Nov 12, 2021

From high-concept waffles to decadent tacos, these five casual eateries made a splash in 2021

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Community

Gift of Giving: Volunteer Guide

Nov 10, 2021

There are several ways you can give to others this holiday season. The following organizations are seeking donations, volunteers, and other support.

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Community

Holiday Events!

Nov 10, 2021

The holidays are upon us, and there’s so much to see, do, and eat! Get in the festive mood with this ultimate list of events.

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Shop

A Gift for the Ages: The 2021 Desert Companion Gift Guide

Nov 30, 2021

Here’s a gift list sure to please everyone — from every generation — on your holiday giving list

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All Things

Design Flaw

Nov 01, 2021

Three people who've thought a lot about the latest Clark County lands bill weigh in on how we could do better

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Community

The Season That Wasn’t

Nov 10, 2021

Football is more than just sport in the small Northern Nevada town of McDermitt.

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KNPR

Memoir

I Was a Teenage Extremist

Nov 09, 2021

Bert Johnson reflects on his journey through far-right indoctrination

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Economy

We Got Served

Nov 09, 2021

In the wake of the Great Resignation, Las Vegas needs to rethink its approach to restaurant work

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All Things

Art From Tragedy

Nov 09, 2021

The Guatemalan government killed her father. Elena Brokaw seeks to remember him through art

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All Things

Bohemian Eulogy

Nov 09, 2021

Pj Perez discusses his recently released film, Parkway of Broken Dreams, about the '90s scene on Maryland Parkway

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Famous Foods dining court at Resorts World

Three of a Kind

Nov 09, 2021

Three new casinos embrace modularity and reflect the current moment

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Editor's Note

Eat Some Feelings

Nov 10, 2021

On the surface, this year’s awards may represent a happy return to normal (whatever that means anymore), but our esteem for this year’s honorees is anything but routine.

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All Things

Cover of Far From Respectable by Daniel Oppenheimer

Made You Look

Nov 09, 2021

A review of Daniel Oppenheimer’s book, Far From Respectable: Dave Hickey and His Art

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All Things

Photo courtesy of Lost Spirits Distillery

Dive Bar

Nov 10, 2021

A new distillery blends science and ambience

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