The last time the Golden Knights took an extended road trip Zach Whitecloud wasn’t even on the team. Now as Vegas starts a crucial swing through …
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Las Vegas’ culinary community divided over federal tip-pooling proposal
As a city full of bartenders, servers and dealers, Las Vegas takes tipping seriously. That’s why a proposed new federal rule that would allow more tip pooling has some in the hospitality industry on edge. The U.S. Department of Labor wants to allow re…
One man’s journey to pizza obsession
It became my favorite food as I became a food writer, eating and learning at Northside Nathan’s, Settebello, Naked City, Pizza Rock and Metro, and then Pop Up, Old School, Ada’s, Evel Pie and others.
Swipe left, Raiders: Tom Brady is a bad match for Las Vegas this year
Quarterback A is a 28-year-old who completed 64% of his passes for 7.9 yards per attempt to rank 10th in the NFL in quarterback rating this past season. Quarterback B is a 42-year-old who completed 60.8% of his passes for 6.6 yards per attempt to rank…
20 Vegas Valley pizzas to try right now
Our current go-tos at Good Pie, Naked City, Metro and more.
Pizza Rock champ Tony Gemignani points you to your new favorite pizza style
“When you get older, it’s the food that you can still relate to, and it brings you back to a simpler time. It can be shared; it can be communal. Or it could just be one for yourself.”
Pacioretty riding wicked shot to career season for Golden Knights
Max Pacioretty had one of three goals for Vegas in a 3-0 shutout of the New Jersey Devils at T-Mobile Arena. There was no screen on his shot, no traffic in front, and no reason why it should have ended up in the net. It’s a shot that goalies typically…
Coronavirus fears trigger ‘panic buying’ of essentials in Southern Nevada
Kellee Boag often goes to Costco in Henderson to stock up on essentials like toilet paper and cleaning supplies. The mother of five says the wholesale chain always has been a reliable source for everything she needs to keep her family fed and healthy.
Nevada cultivates fertile ground for those considering franchising
Nevada is one of the best spots in the country to do it, according to the International Franchise Association, a trade organization that recently ranked Nevada 10th on its list of the top U.S. states for franchise growth in 2020. Texas, Colorado and A…
How to prepare for the coronavirus
While the outbreak is a serious public health concern, the majority of those who contract the coronavirus do not become seriously ill, and only a small percentage require intensive care.