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 By
Judy Thorburn
Entertainment Reporter/Film Critic
Las Vegas Tribune
Owner/Editor in Chief/writer
www.theflickchicks.com
Le
Golosita, an Italian Trattoria, Opens in Henderson
Last Tuesday evening I went to the opening of Le Golosita, an Italian
trattorria, located in Henderson that is also equipped with a pizzeria,
bakery and gelaterria on the premises offering gourmet pizzas, home made
cookies and pastries made fresh daily, plus 22 flavors of gelatos.
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
I was not familiar with the name of the restaurant
and curious to know how it was derived, I asked Rina Foster, one of the
PR reps for the restaurant, who informed me, “Le Golosita is a simple
word commonly used in Italian households that brings to memory the
finest mouthwatering delights. Goloso is a person who indulges in the
pleasure of fine cuisine and as a master of the art loves to share his
knowledge.” Having been educated and then experiencing the restaurant
for myself, I realized the name could not be more perfectly suited.
Le Golosita, owned and operated by the creators of Zefferino Italian
restaurant and Tintoretto Bakery at the Venetian Resort,
offers an authentic dining experience to delight the palate of any “Goloso”.
The menu features a mouthwatering selection of gourmet pizzas, panini
and focaccia sandwiches, pastas, beef and poultry entrees accompanied
with such Italian favorites as Saltimbocca alla Romana and Fracosta di
Manzo that could be enjoyed in either the indoor dining room that is
decorated in modern Italian motif, the outdoor patio area surrounded by
wrought iron, or as take out or delivery.
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
This particular evening the outdoor patio was
reserved for members of the media who were invited to indulge in
delicious offerings from the menu that included an array of appetizers,
entrees and desserts such as salmon on toast, shrimp & tomato in puff
pastry, a variety of cheeses and breads, melon & prosciutto slices,
chicken Marsala w/mushrooms, eggplant lasagna, lasagna, sliced pork,
shrimp and pepper skewer along with roasted potatoes and green beans,
and from the bakery (all prepared fresh daily) raspberry and plain
cheesecake, carrot cake, apple strudel, mini fruit tarts and if we
walked a few steps away to the gelateria, we had a chance to sample an
exotic assortment of sinfully scrumptious homemade gelato. Flavors
included mango, panna cotta, cherry, stracciatella, hazelnut, coconut,
lowfat yogurt, tira misu, pistachio, malaga, and coffee among others.
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
Photo credit: Stephen Thorburn
I must say, everything tasted exquisite and
the menu items are reasonably priced. Restaurant co-owner Dave
Williamson told me that only the best ingredients are used in preparing
the dishes and, as an example, the tomatoes are flown in from Italy.
Executive Chef Francesco Schintu’s approach to food presentation and
preparation is worth noting. As one of the co-owners of Le Golosita, he
brings his experience and talents that have made Zefferino’s one of Las
Vegas’s best restaurants. As soon as word gets out, I am sure the chef
will be adding this eatery as another feather in his (chef’s) cap.
Le Golosita is located at 9500 South Eastern Avenue, in the Sansone Park
Place Center. Dining hours are 11 a.m – 10 p.m. Sunday – Thursday and
till 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. The bakery opens at 8 am. For more
information call (702) 216-4080.
Hawaiian
Tropic Zone Hosts a Star Studded Evening at Fashion Rocks the Universe!
On Thursday night, 4/10, over 20 former Miss USA state titleholders
walked the red carpet into Hawaiian Tropic Zone for Fashion Rocks the
Universe! an evening of partying, highlighted by a fashion show hosted
by Molly Sullivan featuring bikinis by Syrup Swimwear, YMI Jeans, Gail
Schneider Tops and Sherri Hill Gowns.
Among the crowded room filled with
VIPs, was Nick Verreos of Bravo's "Project Runway", Riyo Mori - Miss
Universe 2007, Susie Castillo - Miss USA 2003, real estate developer
Paul Murad of Bravo's "Millionaire Matchmaker" season finale, songwriter/music producer Damon Elliott and 39 Miss Teen USA 2008 contestants,
including Lauren Hudman - Miss Nevada Teen USA 2008.
There were screams
and cheers as host Molly Sullivan called Riyo Mori - Miss Universe 2007
to the stage following the show. Mori later took the time to greet and
sign autographs for all her fans waiting in a rather lengthy line that
wrapped through Hawaiian Tropic Zone.
Nick Verreos and Miss Universe Riyo Mori
Photo Credit: Ethan Miller - Wire Image
The evening’s festivities also included a silent
auction containing various prizes such as two VIP tickets to Miss USA
2008, a two-night hotel stay at Grand Pacific Palisades Resort in San
Diego and a cocktail dress from evening wear designer, Sherri Hill. A
percentage of money collected from entry donations and the silent
auction went to benefit the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation, which provides
underprivileged children with new shoes and other necessities.
Miss LAX
crowned inside LAX Nightclub at Luxor
Wednesday evening, 3/9, Lisa Angeline was crowned the official winner of
the Miss LAX competition at LAX Nightclub at the Luxor. Along with the
Miss LAX crown, the young woman who wowed the crowd with her beauty and
outgoing personality won a grand prize of $50,000, a guest appearance on
the A&E television program, Criss Angel MINDFREAK, and a LAX modeling
contract. Every Wednesday for the past three months, club goers at LAX
have seen some of the hottest swimwear models in America strut their
stuff on stage, looking to get a piece of the prizes up for grabs in
this steamy competition.
Lisa Angeline Miss LAX
Photo Credit: Ethan Miller - Wire Image
Other
recent and upcoming “happenings” in and around Las Vegas includes:
On April 9 at the 2008 Travelzoo Awards in Chicago, MGM MIRAGE was named
“Best Overall Provider of Outstanding Travel Deals” by Travelzoo, an
online company dedicated to publishing the best travel deals worldwide.
MGM MIRAGE was honored as “The Deal Maker” during the ceremony, which
celebrates the companies behind the best deals in 20 categories ranging
from hotels to cruise lines. To determine this year’s finalists, more
than 67,000 deals were assessed on reliability, appeal, competitiveness,
consistency and quality.
Female impersonator Frank Marino, the star of "An Evening at La Cage” at
the Riviera Hotel & Casino was chosen out of thousands of entries to
compete for the position of Vegas weekend correspondent for the TV show
EXTRA. Marino is among the four finalists and was featured on the show
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, April 9-11. Marino said, "It will be
shot like a mini-reality show. He might now be known as the new chief to
the fashion police.
From April 14 – 30 The Art of Peter Max Gallery and the Las Vegas
Springs Preserve (located at 333 S. Valley View Blvd.)
are holding an Earth Day coloring contest for Nevada youth grades K-8 as
a reminder to conserve the Earth’s natural resources. Participants can
pick up a copy of world-renowned artist Peter Max’s Earth Day image,
created exclusively for the Springs Preserve at the Springs Preserve
ticket office or online at
www.springspreserve.org. All coloring entries must be
submitted to the Springs Preserve ticket office by April 30. The winner,
hand selected by Max, will be announced on May 5 and will receive a
Peter Max autographed Earth Day poster and a family prize pack,
including admission for four to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve, tickets
to The Mac King Comedy Magic Show and a gift certificate to Sammy’s
Woodfired Pizza. In addition, the winning image will be featured on the
Springs Preserve website.
Pop duo sisters, Savvy (age 14) & Mandy (age 12) will open for Drake
Bell on Saturday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the Henderson Pavilion, located
at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. Ticket prices for this all-ages show
range from $22 to $35.
On Saturday, April 19, starting at 6:00 p.m. in Bally's Las Vegas Grand
Ballroom there will be a roast honoring Nevada State Assemblywoman and
Speaker Barbara Buckley. Proceeds will benefit Nevada Partnership for
Homeless Youth, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help
abused, abandoned, and neglected youth. The roast will be hosted by KLAS-TV
Newscaster Paula Francis, and roasters will include Pete Ernaut, Chip
Maxfield, and Rory Reid. In addition to dinner, a charity auction will
be part of the evening's festivities, with Robin Leach featured as
auctioneer. Attendees are instructed to wear a green shirt and blue
jeans.
Individual tickets are $175 and can be purchased through Nevada
Partnership for Homeless Youth website at
www.nphy.org.
"We are grateful for Barbara and her support for our organization," says
Kathleen Boutin, founder and executive director for Nevada Partnership
for Homeless Youth. "It's because of community members like Barbara that
thousands of homeless youth in Southern Nevada are able to receive help
through our programs."
At 8 p.m. on Friday, April 25, The UNLV Performing Arts Center Classical
Guitar Series welcomes Roland Dyens, a “guiding light” of the guitar
world (Classical Guitar), in the Doc Rando Recital Hall of the Lee &
Thomas Beam Music Center. Known for his sensitive and colorful approach
to the guitar, his inspirational performance style places him at the
forefront of guitarists performing today. Tickets are $35 (not including
$1 facilities fee) and can be purchased at the Performing Arts Center
Box Office at 895-ARTS (2787) or by visiting
www.pac.unlv.edu. Student
rush tickets are $13 each and available one hour prior to each event,
based on availability and with valid student I.D. UNLV faculty and staff
discounts also are available.
On Friday, April 25, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. Red Rock Resort launches its
2008 summer outdoor concert series with Grammy award-winning artist
Kanye West performing his “Glow in the Dark Tour”. Opening the show will
be rapper Lupe Fiasco as well as funk/rock group N.E.R.D. consisting of
Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo and Shay Haley. Tickets are $70, plus tax.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to attend.
Hash House A Go Go and United Blood Services are teaming up and
encouraging locals who are at least 17 years of age and weigh not less
than 110 lbs., to donate blood on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m.- 2
p.m. in the Hash House A Go Go parking lot located at: 6800 West Sahara
Ave., near the corner of Rainbow.All donors will receive a certificate
for a pancake breakfast from Hash House A Go Go, a t-shirt and Hash
House A Go Go fresh squeezed orange juice. United Blood Services will
also give each donor a voucher for (1) ticket to see The Scintas at the
Hilton and a voucher for (2) tickets to Mega Bubble Show in the Steve
Wyrick Theatre at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. Donors
interested in scheduling an appointment to donate blood should call
702-228-8400, ext. 241 or visit
www.bloodhero.com (CODE: HASHHOUSE). Walk-ups will also be
welcomed.
On Saturday May 3, starting at 11 a.m. the Lied Discovery Children’s
Museum presents the 14th annual Thai Festival, a celebration of
Thailand’s culture, dance and food. The celebration begins at 11:00 am
with a Thai Buffet, where you can sample authentic Thai cuisine. Then,
at 1:00 pm there will be an invigorating dance performance by 7-10 year
old dancers of the Thai Cultural Art Association. Finally, at 2:00 pm
there will be a craft demonstration where you can learn how to make a
lotus flower. Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children ages 1
through 17, seniors and military families. Children under one are free.
For more information call (702) 382-KIDS(5437) or visit the Museum
website: www.ldcm.org
On Friday May 9, at 8 p.m., the Nevada Ballet Theatre presents Ballet
Under the Stars: A Benefit for the Arts at the Henderson Pavilion,
located at 200 S. Green Valley Parkway. This performance is a
combination of three exquisite ballets: NKH, Equinoxe and Rubies.
Admission and parking is free and open to the public.
Celebrity
Sightings:
The evening of 4/5 Smashtime Saturdays' resident DJ Clinton Sparks,
along with "Daily 10" hosts Sal Masakela and Ben Lyons, welcomed
actor/singer Ray J, (William Ray Norwood, Jr.) and his Grammy Award
winning sister Brandy to Body English inside the Hard Rock Hotel &
Casino. Ray J and Brandy got up on stage to party with Sparks, and to
the delight of the club, Brandy took the microphone and addressed the
crowd. Sparks dropped Ray J’s hit song “Sexy Can I” when Ray J grabbed
the mic and sang for the packed to capacity dance floor. Rapper Baby D
joined them on stage and Sparks played his new single “I'm Bout Money,”
which Baby D performed for the room.
Also spotted that evening were the members from Silverchair who were
seen hanging out low-key at Center Bar, having drinks with friends.
Sunday night 4/6 the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino’s Body English's Sunday
School party lived up to its reputation for hosting some of the best
nights in Las Vegas. The night began as always with DJ Presto One and DJ
Five getting the party started. For Michael Shinefield's Birthday, Young
Joc and Gorilla Zo grabbed mics and got up on stage to wish Michael
well. They performed four songs, including "It's Going Down." This was
followed with an appearance by the legendary Naughty By Nature, who
refused to be outdone, and performed such hits as "OPP" and other
old-school favorites. The night was topped off by a special DJ set by
world famous Deep Dish DJ Sharom. In addition, NFL stars Javon Walker
and Stephen Jackson were in the house to witness the event.
Also in attendance at Body English this past Sunday was former Miss USA
Tara Conner, boxer Zab Judah and Three 6 Mafia, who surprised the crowd
with a special performance.
On Thursday evening, following the Fashion Rock’s the Universe! event at
Hawaiian Tropic Zone, Nick Verreos and his sister, Rita Verreos (from
Survivor: Fiji) enjoyed dinner at the venue. Also enjoying dinner at a
separate table later that night was Riyo Mori - Miss Universe 2007.
Last Saturday night rock legend Lemmy of Motörhead appeared at the Joint
with his side project band The Head Cat. The three piece combo, rounding
out with Slim Jim Phantom of The Stray Cats and Danny B. Harvey,
performed to an overflowing rockabilly crowd who begged for more at the
end of the set. Earlier in the evening, Lemmy was spotted working two
slot machines at the same time.
Meanwhile, rock superstars Jon Bon Jovi and Richie Sambora were joined
by friends for dinner in AGO before heading to Body English where the
Smashtime party continues going strong. Saturday's event was hosted by
E! stars Ben Lyons and Catt Sadler. The two welcomed TV's "House" star
Jennifer Morrison who was celebrating her birthday with a huge group of
friends, including Amaury Nolasco (Prison Break, Transformers), Anita
Briem (The Tudors, Journey to the Center of the Earth), Tory Kittles
(Stop Loss, Tigerand) and Nathan Moore (Gilmore Girls).
Joey Fatone spotted dining Friday, April 11 at Strip House inside Planet
Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Also spotted on Friday was Kelly Carlson from "Nip Tuck" and her mother,
who enjoyed drinks and Strip House's famed 24-layer chocolate cake.
I’ll be back next week with more of what’s “happening” in and around Las
Vegas.
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