Reality Bites: Vegas UnStripped Festival Featuring Las Vegas’ Top Independent Chefs Is Confirmed for May 12

Following a wry April Fools’ prank, several of Las Vegas’ most acclaimed independent chef-restaurateurs have confirmed that the Vegas UnStripped event is a reality, set for May 12, 2018 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. (Pictured: Jamie Tran of The Black Sheep)  Under the full name The Feast of Friends presents Vegas UnStripped by Locals, the event […]

Local Favorite Capriotti’s Wins “Best Sandwich in Vegas” Award

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted sandwiches, was named the 2018 ‘Best Sandwich in Vegas’ by Nevada Public Radio’s Desert Companion magazine. The publication’s annual ‘Best Of’ series profiles readers’ top choices in Vegas restaurants, entertainment, shops, services and more.  “We are honored to receive the ‘Best Sandwich in Vegas’ award this year,” said CEO […]

Max’s Signature Crispy Pata Featured in the “Desert Companion Magazine” Summer Dining Issue

A signature dish at Max’s Restaurant, Cuisine of the Philippines has caught the eye and palate of the editors at Desert Companion Magazine. Crispy Pata, a premium pork hock is simmered in a special marinade, deep fried to perfection and served with a soy vinegar dipping sauce (Pictured: Max’s Signature Crispy Pata). Max’s Restaurant, Cuisine of the Philippines […]

Vegas Showgirl Elly Brown to Star in Sci-Fi Thriller

Two months ago, Elly Brown was onstage next to Mayor Caroline Goodman at the United States Conference of Mayors in Washington, DC, in a full-feathered headdress and high heels.  Today, she’s spattered in fake blood and dodging aliens while working on the Indy Film Factory’s next feature, Domicile, directed here in Las Vegas by Kelly […]

Fall In Love All Over Again this Valentine’s Day at Carson Kitchen

Spoil that special someone at Carson Kitchen this Valentine’s Day with a prix fixe menu prepared by executive chef Matt Andrews from 5 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 (Pictured: Carson Kitchen’s Veal Meatballs – Photo credit: Peter Harasty).  The Valentine’s Day menu includes five courses, priced at $99 per couple, and will include seasonal selections […]

Specially Priced Tickets for Rod Stewart: The Hits. April 1 and 6 to Benefit Nevada Public Radio

Nevada Public Radio listeners and members have the rare chance to support public radio and experience Rod Stewart: The Hits at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 1 and 6 at 7:30 p.m  (Photo: © Scott Harrison/ RETNA/ www.harrisonphotos.com).  Rod Stewart: The Hits. features a set list of the iconic rock and R&B favorites that have […]

Las Vegas VIP Broadway Weekend to Benefit Nevada Public Radio

Nevada Public Radio listeners and members have the rare chance to support public radio and experience the best of Broadway in Las Vegas with discounted tickets to “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular,” “Jersey Boys” and Disney’s “The Lion King” during the September 23-25 weekend. Attendees will be seduced by “Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular” at […]

Two Special Performances by Barry Manilow to Benefit Nevada Public Radio March 25-26

Nevada Public Radio listeners and members have the rare chance to support public radio and experience Barry Manilow’s production at Paris Las Vegas on March 25 and 26, with special savings of $58 to $72 off regularly priced tickets.  In an elegant setting, Manilow will perform his intimate show that promises to be an evening […]

Award-Winning Magazine Desert Companion to Publish Monthly in 2011

At the start of the New Year, Nevada Public Radio’s award-winning city-regional magazine Desert Companion will expand from six to 12 issues annually. The publication will continue to spark dialogue and engage readers through its coverage of topics ranging from people and politics to fashion and food. “Las Vegas deserves to have a great city-regional […]