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Fifth Street

May 19, 2022

May 19, 2022


*Special Collection: The Heat Is On!* Should You Shave Mr. Fluffles? | Ode to my BFF, the air conditioner | Fifty shades of meh: My attempt at erotica | Green urbanist Steffen Lehmann tackles burning questions | Valencian Gold gives it paella some flamethrower love
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Fifth Street

May 5, 2022

May 05, 2022
Matt McNally’s award-winning approach to library services | A taste of the RTC’s rideshare service | The NFL Draft confirms Las Vegas as a true sports town
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World
Workers pound the steaming mixture of meat, lentils, wheat and spices with long wooden paddles to give the haleem its signature smooth texture.

This goat and lentil stew is a beloved Ramadan tradition in Hyderabad, India

Apr 29, 2022
The Ramadan fast is usually followed by a feast. In Hyderabad, India, that feast is dominated by haleem, a meat and lentil stew pounded into paste and flavored with rose petals, cinnamon and cardamom.
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World
A man uses cooking oil to fry Mandazi, a type of fried bread, on a street in the low-income Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi, Kenya, Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine heats up cooking oil prices in global squeeze

Apr 26, 2022
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has further fueled already high food and energy costs, hitting the poorest people hardest.
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Fitness & Nutrition
William Terry, of Terry Farms, looks at strawberries at his farm Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Oxnard, Calif. Terry Farms, which grows produce on 2,100 acres largely, has seen prices of some fertilizer formulations double; others are up 20%.

Russia-Ukraine war worsens fertilizer crunch, risking food supplies

Apr 12, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war pushes up the price of natural gas, a key ingredient in fertilizer, and has led to severe sanctions against Russia, a major exporter of fertilizer.
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Goats and Soda
Chef Peter — he doesn't want his full name used because he wants to keep his restaurant out of the limelight — prepares duck, which will be finished off with his special Lu sauce (with soy sauce, ginger, garlic and a special ingredient donated by his

The secrets of China's 'secret sauce'

Mar 27, 2022
It's called Lu sauce. It dates back 1,500 years (at least) and for chef Peter in Beijing, it's new as the brew of soy sauce, ginger, garlic he cooks up each night — with a special touch from his mom.
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Exit Spring Mountain
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Chapter 10: The Potluck: Food and AAPI Identity

Mar 11, 2022

Episode 10 marks the end of season 1, so we decided to mark the event with a special episode: The Exit Spring Mountain team gathered (virtually) for a potluck of food and conversation.

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KNPR's State of Nevada
Martin Yan
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Yan can cook in Las Vegas

Mar 09, 2022

If Yan can cook, so can you.

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Best of the City: Food & Drink

Jan 27, 2022

 From spicy wings to sinfully sweet things, these good eats are the best

Fifth Street

January 13, 2022

Jan 13, 2022
Ismaele Romano is the champion of sandwiches — literally | Who needs Marvel? Filmmaker Joe Lujan makes his own superhero universe | Media Sommelier: Ooh, who’s on the Insurrection Index?
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Fifth Street

December 2, 2021

Dec 02, 2021
A gourmet mushroom farm blooms in Vegas | The brain scan that ate my mind | Media Sommelier: Believe Her provokes outrage, but offers hope
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Goats and Soda

How $6 billion from Elon Musk could feed millions on the brink of famine

Nov 11, 2021
Elon Musk reportedly made $36 billion in a single day. What if he gave a sixth of that to the World Food Programme? We ask researchers how much of a change $6 billion could bring.
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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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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.

Fifth Street

November 11, 2021

Nov 11, 2021
These plant-based patties will turn you into a burgertarian | Keystone Thrust Trail: A poem by DeAnna Beachley | Finding history and mystery in colorful downtown Los Angeles
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Simon Says
A hatch chile aboard the International Space Station

Opinion: Fine dining on the International Space Station

Nov 06, 2021
NPR's Scott Simon contemplates the growing dining options for astronauts aboard the space station, including tacos, chile and even lobster.
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Goats and Soda
Salman Khan Rashid, 24, right, and his mother, Sana Rashid, at home. Salman lost his job as a golf coach at a Mumbai sports club during the pandemic. The household, which includes Salman's three sisters, is now surviving on savings. But when he's able, h

PHOTOS: They Give To Others Even Though They Barely Have Enough To Feed Their Family

Sep 26, 2021
The pandemic has made it hard for millions of people to put food on their table. But some of them still try to be as generous as they can when they see someone else in need.
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Goats and Soda
Hosna Ali, 6, eats rice with dried fish at home in Seleyang, Malaysia. Her dad, Mohd Ali, says the family has not been getting enough nutrients during the pandemic.

PHOTOS: How Families Struggle To Feed Their Kids In The Pandemic

Sep 23, 2021
For millions, the pandemic has meant a loss of income even as food prices are rising. The challenge for parents and grandparents is how to feed the youngsters in the family — and themselves as well.
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Goats and Soda
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PHOTOS: They Could Put Food On The Table — Until The Pandemic Struck

Sep 17, 2021
A single mom with HIV. A grandmother who thought she had enough money to get by. A lawyer who lost her job. They're among the millions around the world pushed into food insecurity by the pandemic.
Fifth Street

September 16, 2021

Sep 16, 2021
See Hear Do: Art, literature, and opera lead the way into October | Can the "new" Vickie's Diner recapture its community vibe? | Getting personal: For local filmmaker Brandon Christensen, horror movies are a family affair
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Fifth Street

August 5, 2021

Aug 05, 2021
The Bacchanal Buffet is Back, and Tasty Variety Reigns | The Yokel Angle: HBO's New Series on Pahrump TV News | The Meadows Mall Is Dead. Long Live the Meadows Mall!
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Fifth Street

July 15, 2021

Jul 15, 2021
Wow, People Sure Hate Their National Parks | Reminiscing About the (burp!) Glory Days of Vegas Buffets | Media Sommelier: The (Literal) Fine Art of Celebrity Schadenfreude
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Fifth Street

June 17, 2021

Jun 17, 2021
What Makes American Food American, Anyway? | I Did Nothing Remotely Productive During the Pandemic and I’m Fine With It | Media Sommelier: When MyPillow Meets Trumpworld
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Business
A mobile ordering sign is seen on March 30 at a vending station in Nationals Park, home of the Washington Nationals. The Nats, along with many other teams in baseball, are implementing new safety protocols, including for ordering food, as a new season ki

Baseball Is Back, So Grab Your Hot Dog And A Beer. Just Keep A Safe Distance

Apr 01, 2021
It's Opening Day in baseball, and that means you'll still be able to eat unhealthy food while watching the game. But ordering that hot dog or beer will be different this year.
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Fifth Street

April 1, 2021

Apr 01, 2021
The Meaty Greatest Hits of SoulBelly BBQ | My Obsession with Photographing Clouds | Media Sommelier | When Mid-Mod Turns Margaritaville
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