Our second annual list of the top 100 restaurants in the valley ranges from mom-and-pop storefronts to neighborhood standouts to high-style spots on the Strip. Let us be your guide to the flavors of Las Vegas.

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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.
Among hybrid foods, broasted chicken is unique. It’s marinated chicken that’s both pressure-cooked and fried, and it’s being sought by Dale and Sandra Smutzler.
The lid goes down on “The Red Piano” April 22, when Elton John closes out his once-exclusive show at Caesars Palace.
Adam’s Ribs, 4145 S. Grand Canyon Drive, received 51 demerits Jan. 22. Violations included several expired food items. GRADE: Closed
Some 65 readers responded to our call for macaroni and cheese recipes, proving that this classic still is popular and still provides a measure of comfort in these trying times.
Every Italian restaurateur calls his cuisine authentic.
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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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