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Archive for July, 2008

Slow Food Las Vegas

In a city of fast action, in a nation of fast food, the idea of “slow food” may seem paradoxical. But the folks in Las Vegas’ new Slow Food convivium are finding plenty of reason to shop at farmers’ markets, grow their own herbs, and linger over long lunches with friends. The best reason? The food tastes terrific.

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Buy a Cactus, Kiss a Pig, Get Hitched

It isn’t every plant nursery that lets you take home a 12-foot saguaro, kiss a miniature pig, and get married in a chapel overlooking Red Rock Canyon. But Cactus Joe’s is no ordinary place. It’s worth the trip out to Blue Diamond to check out Joe Davidson’s enterprise, whether you need a cactus or not.

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My $500 Bowl of Clam Chowder

With opportunities to gamble on almost every street corner, living in Las Vegas can be challenging. Locals deal with it in a variety of ways. As a long-timer, I usually have it knocked. But even guys like me can get caught up in the craziness. Consider, for example, how a bowl of clam chowder came to cost me $500.

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Stand-Up Comedy: It’s Supposed to Be Fun, Right?

There’s so much to love about living in Las Vegas: the sunshine, the palm trees, the openness of both the landscape and the people. The city’s transient nature provides a comforting sense of anonymity that allows you to do things you normally wouldn’t do. You can look like hell in the grocery store with no fear of running into someone from high school… Or, you can perform stand-up comedy.

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July is Flash Flood Month

Though better known for its scorching summer heat and bone-dry aridity, Las Vegas also turns out some violent summer rainstorms. And when storm water encounters parched earth, what you get is a flash flood. It’s a fascinating weather phenomenon — and sometimes a killer. Here’s what you need to know.

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