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Brian Rouff was born in Detroit, raised in Southern California and has lived in Las Vegas since 1981, which makes him a long-timer by local standards. When he’s not writing articles, screenplays and Las Vegas-based novels, he runs an advertising agency in Henderson. He is the steering committee of both the Vegas Valley Book Festival and Writers of Southern Nevada. On a personal note, Brian is married with two grown daughters and four grandchildren.
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August 6, 2009
The stimulus package seems to be taking its sweet time kicking in around these parts, putting some strain on domestic tranquility. But what can couples do to keep the magic alive without putting a serious dent in their finances? In the spirit of pubic service, my wife and I set out to explore some low-budget date night options in Las Vegas. Here’s what we found. Continue reading »
July 13, 2009
In a city where a decade seems an eternity, the Peppermill Restaurant has managed to stick around since 1972. A lot has happened since then, but the Peppermill’s winning combination of good food, huge portions and friendly service has remained the same. It’s the reason three generations of loyal customers keep coming back, including me. Continue reading »
June 8, 2009
In an espresso culture, could tea be the next big thing? A trip to the World Tea Expo at Mandalay Bay certainly gave me that impression. In a whirlwind afternoon, I found myself steeped in all things tea. I left feeling enlightened, educated and more than a little stimulated. Continue reading »
May 11, 2009
Between the economy and the environment, there are plenty of good reasons to take the bus here in Southern Nevada. Now that the Regional Transportation Commission is pushing its one-day-a-month concept, I figured it was time to see for myself. And you know what? My preconceived notions about public transportation didn’t survive the trip. Continue reading »
April 3, 2009
I’ve always been fascinated by things that go bump in the night. Like most urban areas, Southern Nevada has its share of purported ghostly venues, with the Boulder Dam Hotel topping the list. On a recent Friday the 13th (a coincidence, honest), my wife and I combined a quick weekend getaway with a little ghost hunting. Continue reading »
March 4, 2009
When my son-in-law, a Las Vegas Metro cop, suggested I ride with him on the Saturday graveyard shift, I jumped at the chance. After 10 hours of nonstop activity, I can say I learned a lot about cops, suspects, the Nevada legal system and even a little something about myself. Continue reading »
February 17, 2009
Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill is a Henderson institution. More than 25 years ago, John McGinty, a Buffalo, New York native, brought the authentic Buffalo wings recipe to Southern Nevada. “The secret’s in the butter and the vinegar,” John says. I guess the secret’s out. I’ve never had better wings anywhere. Crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, ridiculously habit-forming. You can knock off a couple dozen of those babies without breaking a sweat (unless you get the suicide sauce). In the Smith’s Center at Boulder Highway south of Major. Here is an article about one such visit to Johnny Mac’s by a LLV scribe.
