There’s seemingly a lack of recognizable attractions or ways to while away a weekend afternoon in North Las Vegas. But we’re here to help with 12 recommendations.
Dining Out
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Johnathan L. Wright dines out every night in Vegas so you don't have to. He authors the annual Top 100 Restaurants guide for rjmagazine and is always looking for the next great dish. Contact him at jwright@reviewjournal.com.
The menu features American clubhouse classics, craft cocktails and views of the greens, waterfalls and desert landscaping.
In the two years since our inaugural issue of the Top 100 Restaurants in Las Vegas, the city — already a food and drink destination — has seen its culinary stature soar. You can taste it: Vegas possesses a culinary energy, scope and ambition like never before.
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Nearly every restaurant in Las Vegas has a great brunch menu. We narrowed down the list to a few of our favorites.
A variety of buffets and brunches are offered at properties around the Las Vegas Valley.
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The restaurant was known for its modern interpretations of Mexican standards and for its extensive tequila collection.
All the signs are there: Strip location, conventioneers to the left and right, expense-account pricing, but you know what? The food and service at STK more than make up for such inconveniences.
“Be different, burn brighter” is the motto for The Phoenix Bar & Lounge, a pub that doubles as a club at Sahara Avenue and Arville Street. A neon sign flashing rainbow colors hangs above the entrance, and the outside is painted with the mythical creature that is its namesake. The 100 percent locally gay-owned and -operated Phoenix features 4,800 square feet of space with a lounge atmosphere.
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Johnathan L. Wright dines out every night in Vegas so you don't have to. He authors the annual Top 100 Restaurants guide for rjmagazine and is always looking for the next great dish. Contact him at jwright@reviewjournal.com.
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