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Winter - 2021

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Stories from the Winter - 2021 Issue

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All Things
Photo by Christopher Smith
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Open Season

Nov 10, 2021

Taking stock of trails and facilities that have reopened for hiking season

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Photo courtesy of Lost Spirits Distillery
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Dive Bar

Nov 10, 2021

A new distillery blends science and ambience

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Artist Elena Brokaw
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Art From Tragedy

Nov 09, 2021

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

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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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Cover of Far From Respectable by Daniel Oppenheimer
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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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Famous Foods dining court at Resorts World
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Three of a Kind

Nov 09, 2021

Three new casinos embrace modularity and reflect the current moment

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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

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
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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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Community
Photo by John M. Glionna
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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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Dining
A fruit-loaded Swedish waffle from Saga Pastry + Sandwich
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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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Dining
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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
Photo by Brent Holmes
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Eat This Now: Wet Burrito at Burritos Guisos de el Canelo

Nov 10, 2021

Burritos Guisos de el Canelo offers a must-try combo of stewed meat and handmade tortillas

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Economy
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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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Editor's Note
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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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Memoir
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I Was a Teenage Extremist

Nov 09, 2021

Bert Johnson reflects on his journey through far-right indoctrination

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Sense of Place
Photo by Christopher Smith
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Centennial Hills Park

Nov 10, 2021

Will future generations be able to enjoy Las Vegas parks the way past ones did?

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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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