Vegetables are a good start to meals. While summer, with its abundance of fruits, is a great time for desserts, Mark LoRusso, executive chef of Botero at Encore, said the verdant vegetables of spring shine in appetizers that are a great way to kick off a meal. Other chefs agree, including K.C. Fazel at Tender Steakhouse at Luxor.
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Best Western Mardi Gras Inn restaurant, 3500 Paradise Road, received 17 demerits March 30. Violations included containers improperly labeled. GRADE: B.
Ali Baba Restaurant, 8826 S. Eastern Ave., received 16 demerits March 2. Violations included foods held at improper temperatures. GRADE: B.