Paul Delos Santos

Openings and closings: One casino opens, another says goodbye

Monday, Jan. 6, 2014

A Las Vegas favorite returns, a suburban bar closes and a longtime casino shuts its doors, while the Flamingo welcomes a new spot for sweet indulgences for both kids and adults.

Openings and closings: Barbecue and burgers out, Asian fusion in

Monday, Dec. 23, 2013

The food and beverage industry is a tough business. Case in point: Two Southern Nevada eateries recently closed their doors and another will follow in a matter of days. Still, other entrepreneurs are jumping into the fray with new enterprises, hoping those will be more successful.

Liberty High quarterback and Sunrise All-Stars get one last win to end their careers

Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013

Liberty High quarterback Tyler Newman looked at the green grass that was in front of him, and saw it as an opportunity to end his high school football career on a high note. It didn't matter that it was exhibition. Winning is winning.

Now open: A boozy bakery, a Strip shoe store and a Prohibition-era bar

Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

A mother-daughter team opens a bakery in Las Vegas and a discount shoe store opens on the Strip. Also, a downtown casino goes retro and serves alcoholic drinks in coffee mugs to honor a bygone era.

Now open: Meatballs headed to the Strip, yogurt to the suburbs

Monday, Dec. 2, 2013

An Italian meatball restaurant is coming to the Strip, a downtown bar gets an update and a coffee giant returns to round-the-clock service.

Now open: A store of the future and a superhero theater

Monday, Nov. 25, 2013

A big-box retailer renovates eight of its valley stores, while superheroes come to the Strip in wax form. Also, a cellphone giant introduced what it calls a “store of the future," and a new restaurant opened to serve farm-fresh meals.

Now open: Finding the next popular dining spot

Monday, Nov. 18, 2013

A new bar at Tivoli Village hopes to become the next hip spot to hang out, and a soon-to-arrive burger joint plans to serve a twist on American classics.

Gamers get chance to test drive Xbox One in Las Vegas

Monday, Nov. 11, 2013

As companies begin rolling out the next-generation of video game consoles for the holiday season, Microsoft is offering gamers a chance to test drive the latest in its line.

Openings and closings: Casinos change their dining lineup

Monday, Nov. 11, 2013

Casinos constantly shuffle their gaming and entertainment options to keep things fresh and new. Food and dining is no exception. The M Resort says goodbye to two eateries and plans to welcome two more, while the Forum Shops shuttered one of its dining standbys.

Openings and closings: Goodbye, Casino MonteLago; hello, Downtown Grand

Monday, Nov. 4, 2013

A high-end jewelry buyer opened its first location on the Strip, while a native Nevadan is bringing his family-owned pawnshop to a new location. Also new to the valley: a pop-up holiday store, a Japanese restaurant and a downtown casino.

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