Bratalian, 10740 S. Eastern Ave, Henderson
Traditional Neapolitan Italian in a quirky dining room served up by Brazilian-Italian chef and Henderson local Carla Pellegrino. This is fine Italian fare served up with South American flair at very reasonable prices.
Carson Kitchen, 124 E. Carson Ave
Established by new Las Vegas food don Cory Harwell, Carson Kitchen may be small, but it is mighty. The restaurant that started the downtown food revolution. Good, inventive small plates, good cocktails – good luck getting a seat.
Chada Thai & Wine, 3400 S. Jones Blvd
The name says it all: incendiary food married with the wines – mostly white, mostly riesling – that match it so well.
Due Forni, 3555 S. Town Square Dr
Two ovens; two types of pizza (Roman and Neapolitan) – both superb. As are the pastas. And the desserts are no slouches, either.
EATT, 7865 W. Sahara Ave
Three young French fellows are trying to prove that real French food – and desserts – can be healthy as well as delicious. And they do. And it is.
Japaneiro, 7315 W. Warm Springs Road
Perhaps the best food in the unlikeliest location in Las Vegas. Kevin Chong’s fusion fare is spot on, whether he’s mixing and matching uni with oysters, or putting out an umami-laden rib-eye for two.
Marché Bacchus, 2620 Regatta Drive
Alfresco dining connected to a wonderful wine store. The markups are gentle ($10 over retail) and the tables are filled with oenophiles day and night. By all means buy that second bottle and tuck into the best brunch in the ‘burbs.
Other Mama, 3655 S. Durango Blvd
Seafood in all its guises, tucked away in a strip mall, overrun nightly with intrepid foodies and chefs on their day off.
Standard & Pour, 11261 S. Eastern Ave, Henderson
Cory Harwell’s newest venture is a Carson Kitchen clone in all the right ways. Everyone gets the escargot, and the meatballs. You’ll want to get everything on the menu.
Yuzu Japanese Kitchen, 1310 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd
A little slice of Tokyo hidden behind a car parts store. Authentic sushi; amazing kaiseki.
