👍 Critical Successes
Local food critic John Curtas may be best known for his astringent takes on food, culture, and people, but he is, at heart, a knowledgeable food enthusiast, as his list of 2023’s best new restaurants makes clear. [Being John Curtas]
🍳 Queen of the Boulevard
Queen Las Vegas, a new LGBTQ-friendly hotel on Las Vegas Boulevard downtown, opens its 24-hour restaurant tomorrow, with executive chef Natalie Delgado at the helm. Future plans include a drag-queen brunch. [Review-Journal]
🫠 Take a Chill Pop
Fall’s only 24 days away, but the heat’s still on — mid-90s as far as the forecast can see. So reread co-host Vogue Robinson’s presummer paean to Joy Pops, the locally handcrafted popsicles that will blow your taste buds’ mind. They’re $4 a pop, but if you feel the urge to splurge, Vogue’s right — they’re awesome. [Hey Las Vegas 📧]
🌮 Taco the Town
It’s taco o’clock somewhere — indeed, is it ever not taco o’clock? — and the folks at Eater Vegas have compiled a list of their faves. Challenge accepted! [Eater Vegas]
- Listen while you eat: The ancient technique showing up in modern Mexican restaurants. [City Cast Las Vegas 🎧]
When Tacotarian 👆 tells you they have a giant taco, believe them. (Scott Dickensheets/City Cast Las Vegas)
