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New in Town: D E Thai Kitchen
The Main Street area between Charleston Blvd and Imperial Ave has seen many changes. A revitalization (read: gentrification) is fully underway and has visibly transformed that part of Downtown. I have many thoughts and feelings about this, but that’s all for a different post. This post is all about one of the positive additions. D E Thai Kitchen has taken up residence in the former home of Rock’N’oodles (RIP). Intimate/Spacious The restaurant remains intimate, as it was before, with four tables and the ability to seat a maximum of 14 people. But the counter area has shifted giving the place a more open feel. On the walls, a cool grey…
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Best of Vegas: Top 5 Edible Souvenirs
While dispensaries are cropping up all over the Las Vegas valley, the types of edibles they sell should not be transported across state lines. Instead, bring home one of these five tasty treats. You can prolong your Vegas experience or share with those who were not lucky enough to visit along with you. Jojo’s Jerky, Jerky Named for the establishment’s first taste-tester, a friend’s young son, Jojo’s Jerky has been plying Las Vegans with preservative-free jerky for fourteen years. In that time, owner Hans Hippert has expanded the selection from customer favorites such as Teriyaki Beef Jerky and Triple Threat Beef Jerky to include vegan, keto, and pet-friendly options. Their...keep…
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New in Town: Tacotarian
I stumbled on Tacotarian’s Instagram feed in July thanks to Vegans, Baby. The images they were posting heralded a magnificent addition to the vegan and Mexican food scene in Vegas. I was excited but chose to temper that excitement and wait until all the kinks of new restaurant-dom were worked out, before planning my visit. Now that Tacotarian has been open for over a month, I finally made my maiden excursion to this new eatery. When it comes to traditional Mexican color palettes, black white and aqua, is not what you would expect. But at Tacotarian they’ve managed to swirl the hipster, modern aesthetic with more classic, authentic elements to…
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Best Budget-Friendly Vegetarian Vegas Restaurants
Most restaurants have the obligatory one or two vegetarian dishes. If I never eat or see another bland grilled veggie sandwich or try to make a meal out of sides again I'll be a happy woman indeed. Being a vegetarian shouldn’t be a boring affair. Or a costly one. There are a variety of delightful dining options for vegetarians that will put a smile on your face instead of a strain on your wallet. I culled this list from locally owned restaurants (no outside franchises) where you can leave satisfied on $12 and under. 1. Archi's I know I'm going to catch flak for this, but I don't care. Archi's…
