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SHELTER IN PLACE WITH A NEW FURRY FRIEND Here’s some good news: Pets can’t spread COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So if the quarantine is making you lonely or if you just want to help, it’s a great time to foster or adopt a pet. Bonus: All that home time means extra animal bonding. Most local animal rescues, like Hearts Alive Village, will pay for pet food and supplies for those who want to foster, so don’t let financial concerns hold you back. You do need to consider how your current pets and family members will adapt to a new animal, however. Every organization is different, but in general you’ll need to fill out an online application and then wait to be contacted. Everything is changing due to the uncertainties of COVID-19, so don’t just show up. Call or email to set up an appointment with your rescue group or shelter of choice. If you can’t foster or adopt, consider donating to one of the many animal rescue groups or animal shelters in Southern Nevada. The Animal Foundation says that right now, the best way to help is through monetary donations or by fulfilling its Amazon Wishlist, available at animalfoundation.com. If you’ve been laid off and worry you can no longer afford to care for your pet, there are resources available, such as the Kendall’s Kupboard program at Hearts Alive Village. It provides pet food and supplies to those in need. –C. Moon Reed
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STORIES FROM LAST WEEK MURREN TO LEAD STATE’S COVID-19 RESPONSE TASK FORCE Gaming industry veteran Jim Murren was tabbed by Gov. Steve Sisolak on March 22 to head the state’s COVID-19 Response, Relief & Recovery Task Force, which will mobilize the private sector to assist state agencies in the ongoing fight against coronavirus. Murren left his position Sunday as the chief executive officer of MGM Resorts International earlier than planned to serve as the chair of the task force, an unpaid position. The task force was Murren’s idea, Sisolak said. CORONAVIRUS SCAMS By March 20, the Nevada Attorney General had received nearly 100 calls and complaints from Nevadans relating to coronavirus scams, including reports of inflated prices for in-demand items. Complaints of cleaning and health supplies and water sold at inflated prices were the most common. POLICE EMPOWERED TO SHUT DOWN BUSINESSES Nevada businesses deemed nonessential that refused to shutter amid the coronavirus crisis despite a state order had until midnight March 20 to do so. If those in unincorporated Clark County persist, they should expect a visit from Metro Police’s special investigations unit. A detective will hand them a copy of Gov. Steve Sisolak’s emergency order to shut down, a letter from Metro and a stern warning: Close now or we will do it for you.
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SENATOR TESTS POSITIVE Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., tested positive for the novel coronavirus March 22, becoming the first case of COVID-19 in the Senate and raising fears about the further transmission of the virus among Republicans at the Capitol. Paul was among eight Senate Republicans who voted against a House-passed bill to provide more than $100 billion to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers. He was also the only Republican senator who opposed an earlier bill authorizing $8.3 billion for the initial response to the coronavirus.
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GREENSPUN MEDIA GROUP LAUNCHES ‘VEGAS AT HOME’ VIDEO SERIES Las Vegas has never faced a challenge greater than the one before it now. Strip properties and many more businesses are temporarily closed, leaving shows, nightclubs and restaurants unable to offer the experiences we’ve come to know. But as more of us work at home and limit our exposure to others, it becomes even more important to stay connected. In that spirit, Greenspun Media Group has partnered with entertainers, chefs and other personalities to bring their talents to you. We’re calling it Vegas at Home, and we begin the series with Westgate magician Jen Kramer, above, who not only performs some amazing sleight-of-hand but shows you an entertaining way to select your next in-home activity. “Greenspun Media is pleased to be able to bring to your homes during this difficult time—wherever you live—a little bit of what Las Vegas is all about,” GMG CEO, Publisher & Editor Brian Greenspun says. “We are all about people pulling together for each other. That spirit is exemplified by the incredible artists and entertainers who live and work in Las Vegas—the Entertainment Capital of the World.” We’ll add more videos to the series as the days progress, so check us out frequently for updates. –Ken Miller
IS THIS VIRUS OUTBREAK WORSE THAN THE GREAT RECESSION? The lobbying organization for Nevada’s resorts and casinos predicts the coronavirus pandemic could end up being twice as bad for the state as the Great Recession, which peaked in the early 2010s when Nevada was one of the nation’s leaders in home foreclosures and the unemployment rate topped 10%. In a letter to the state’s federal delegation March 20, the Nevada Resort Association, through a research firm, estimated that 320,000 employees in the state are “at risk” because of the economic downturn. Those employees—some have already been laid off or furloughed— earn about $1.3 billion each month, according to the association. Gov. Steve Sisolak called for all gaming operations in the state to close for 30 days in response to the pandemic. Following Sisolak’s announcement, the Nevada Gaming Control Board suspended all gaming licenses until April 18. It’s still unclear whether casinos will reopen at the immediate end of the 30-day period. If Nevada’s tourism is shuttered for between 30 and 90 days, the association said, a period of 12 to 18 months would likely be needed for a successful economic recovery. In such a scenario, about 480,000 tourism-based Nevada jobs would be at risk. –Bryan Horwath
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BY GEOFF CARTER n November 2008 I was laid off from The Seattle Times, in the middle of a snowstorm that shut down the entire city. I spent my first week as a freelancer in a pajama-clad haze— playing Nintendo, writing letters to friends, playing even more Nintendo. But at 9 a.m. on the first day of Week 2, I showered, shaved, got dressed, went downstairs and began reaching out to old bosses, colleagues and distant associates in search of work. Soon enough I began to weave together a net of contract work and recurring freelance assignments, and through rain, snow or Nintendo, I worked those jobs out of my home for the next three years. Due to the far-reaching effects of this unprecedented outbreak, many Las Vegans are likely working from home for the first time. Even if you’ve previously worked from home for a few days at a time, the COVID-19 prevention measures put into effect at the state level could keep you working from home for a month or more. I can tell you from hard-won experience, that kind of home-office time requires a different set of disciplines—and the current circumstances will make it more difficult, since we can’t escape to coffeehouses and coworking spaces. So, I’ll tell you what allowed me—and others—to function and even thrive while working remotely. I’ve also drawn on the experience of Lisa Phillips, vice president of data governance at cloud computing services company Fastly; she’s been working from a home office since long before I ever did.
Act like you’re going to work “Get up and get ready as if you were going into an office,” Phillips says. “That means showering, putting on clothes that aren’t pajamas and doing your hair and makeup.” The reasons for this are, above all, practical: You’ll probably be doing lots of video conferencing, and it’s easy to tell when someone’s phoning it in, figuratively speaking. You have to look presentable, at least from the waist up. (I won’t tell you not to wear yoga pants, or no pants at all, if you can pull that off without giggling.) But there’s also a psychological component to dressing up, down to your shoes: It makes you feel like you’re supposed to be working. It keeps you focused and prepared for any shocks and surprises that might pop up. And dressing in work clothes during the week helps keep you to a firm work schedule. There’s nothing wrong with ratty T-shirts, pajama pants and bedhead, but save them for the weekend, when you can savor their comforts. Additionally, keep your workspace orderly. Physical clutter has a way of getting into your head and bumming you out. Besides, you can’t easily wipe down a cluttered workspace for possible germs, as experts are recommending we do, even at home.
Keep the office contained Like an elemental gas, work tends to expand to fill any container. If you don’t set firm and immutable boundaries around it, it will take over your entire home life. You’ll be pulling all-nighters to complete projects, and checking your email at 2 a.m. For the sake of your mental and physical health, don’t allow that to happen. “Set boundaries on your work hours and feel good about keeping them,” Phillips says, adding that if you have a home office with a door that closes, use it. That way, at the end of a working day, you can shut that door behind you, or put your laptop bag into its bag, and just be done. No more work until tomorrow. Author Chuck Wendig gives similar advice in a recent post on his popular blog Terribleminds, and adds another tip: “If you drive 30 minutes each way into work, don’t add that into your work time. … Use it for books or audiobooks. For making yourself a healthy lunch. For playing video games, I dunno. Don’t give those minutes back to THE MAN, man.”
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Can’t focus? Pivot, or take a break If you’re stuck on a creative project or unable to compose an email, find another way to stay busy: a spreadsheet, a piece of documentation or simply cleaning the junk out of your email. It all adds to the same thing, and mindless work helps clear the way for the stuff that takes focus. It’s tempting to put your head down and barrel through. Don’t. I try to factor a 10-minute break into every work hour—maybe 5 minutes on the half hour, or the full 10 all at once—to allow my brain to settle. (Your poor brain is doing a lot more work these days, what with the steady stream of not-so-great news pouring down hourly.) If you hit a wall, get up and take a walk around the house or neighborhood; do some dishes; straighten the house. Phillips agrees. “If you’re working at home with family, be clear about when you are working and not available for any other expectations you may have at home—laundry, cooking, paying bills. On the other hand—if you can fit them in, these can be a great break in your workday.”
If you’re a standing desk type, rig one up. Eat sensibly—fruits, nuts, veggies. Stay well hydrated. If you get a strong urge to talk to family or friends, do that. Remember to exercise; the better your circulation, the better you’ll feel. (Plus, “blood flow moves blood to your brain, and your brain is where all the thinky thoughts happen,” Wendig says.) Need to take a few minutes to freak out? Take them, and do whatever
you need to calm yourself down. Working from home is kind of like taking a long space flight: Things become atrophied. Every bit of you needs to be monitored, exercised and stimulated. And in a way, it’s easier to do that while working from home; no one will look askance at you if you get up and make yourself a loud blender smoothie, or strike a few yoga poses.
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Remember, life-work balance is a thing, so make the “life” part as rich and fulfilling as you can. Phillips begins her non-work hours with an exclamation point: “I like a closing ceremony of sorts—closing a door to the office for the night, taking a bath, calling a friend or having a glass of wine,” she says. One last thing: Remember to be grateful. For every one of us with the ability to work from home, there are many more who can’t, and who have lost their jobs because of it. Take a moment each day to look for ways to help our displaced workers, from donating food to giving money. Many of the world’s most vital jobs can’t be done from a laptop—and we’re going to need all those folks back on the job soon, if we ever hope to return to the outside world.
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TOGET Maintaining a sense of community while social distancing BY GENEVIE DURANO y now we’ve all heard the most buzzed-about phrase to enter the pandemic lexicon: social distancing. In its essence, it means avoiding close contact with people who don’t live with you. As social creatures (even those who are avowed introverts), the directive—extolled by health experts worldwide—can be disorienting. The engine of our daily lives runs on our interactions with people, whether at work or at play. But social distancing is really about minding physical proximity, not emotional isolation. In our golden age of tech and social media, we have unlimited tools to stay in touch with one another, whether we live on the same block or in different countries. Here are some suggestions for maintaining connections despite the separation.
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If you’re missing those weekend mimosas, call up some friends on FaceTime as you simultaneously make brunch favorites like French toast and eggs Benedict. Also, check with your favorite restaurants like DW Bistro, which plans to host a virtual brunch for its customers. (Please note that DW’s dining room is currently closed.) 9275 W. Russell Road #190, 702527-5200, dwbistro.com.
You can still get your om on while namaste-ing at home. TruFusion is offering virtual classes to keep people connected and healthy. Classes are scheduled throughout the day, and members can log in and follow along at home on their mats. Better yet, FaceTime a friend and do a class together. Multiple locations, trufusion.com.
In the knitting world, knitters engage in what they call “knitalongs,” in which they pick a project like a sweater or scarf and make it simultaneously. Along the way, knitters share tips and encouragement. Find a knitalong online, then get your supplies and support a local yarn shop like Mad Knitter’s Yarn, which is offering order pickups Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 1590 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway #170, 702-778-3600, madknittersyarn.com.
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Daily walks Gyms have shuttered, but you can still engage in an excellent, free form of exercise. Need extra motivation to get out there? Meet up with a friend, walk on opposite sides of the street, and talk to each other on the phone via headphones. Or, if you’re walking solo, it’s the perfect time to catch up with loved ones by phone.
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Collective binge-watching It’s the golden age of streaming TV, and the only thing better than binge-watching a great show is talking about it with others. Download the Chrome extension Netflix Party, which lets you watch Netflix remotely with friends. It synchronizes playback and offers a group chat function, so you and your friends can have a running commentary while watching Love Is Blind. netflixparty.com.
Dance party Vent Dance + Creative Sessions was founded by local Michelle St. Angelo as a way to find catharsis for her emotions. The sessions are split into two parts: freestyle dance guided by movement instructors followed by quiet reflection and solo time. Now the dance party has become virtual. Find a spot in your living room and dance your heart— and your anxieties—away with other whirling dervishes. facebook. com/vent.dance.creative.
Checking in on neighbors Now’s the time to get to know your neighbors better—virtually. Download Nextdoor, an app that encourages neighbors to exchange tips and recommendations in a private social network. In these uncertain times, you might find yourself completely out of toilet paper, and someone nearby might have a stash from Costco. Or better yet, check in on those who are most vulnerable. nextdoor.com.
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■ The American Psychological Association reports that stress weakens the immune system, citing multiple studies released during the past 50 years. It goes on to state that one of the best things you can do to stay well is limit your personal stress. But what’s the best way to do that? Whether it’s taking a walk, curling up with a book or spending time outdoors, we all participate in different activities for relief. But one practice that can combat stress in all individuals is deep breathing. The American Institute of Stress reports that abdominal breathing for 20 to 30 minutes each day will reduce anxiety by increasing the supply of oxygen to the brain and
stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. This creates a feeling of calm. There are several breathing techniques geared toward decreasing anxiety, but belly breathing is one of the easiest. Start by sitting upright in a comfortable position or lying flat. Place one hand on your belly and the other on your chest. Take a deep breath in through your nose. Feel your belly start to inflate. Your chest should not move. Breathe out through your mouth. Feel your belly push all the air out. Continue for 3 to 10 breaths, taking your time with each one. Pay attention to how you feel after.
■ Ample sleep can help mitigate anxiety, but ironically, chronic worry can also prevent a good night’s rest. To make matters worse, research from the Anxiety and Depression Association of America suggests that sleep deprivation doesn’t just exacerbate anxiety disorders—it can cause them as well. And its effects aren’t just emotional. Lack of Zs cause your body to produce fewer cytokines, which are a type of protein that targets infection and inflammation. This can have a variety of repercussions, even making the flu vaccine less effective, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
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The conclusion: We all need to prioritize sleep, especially right now. If situational anxiety is inhibiting your shut-eye, use these tips from the ADAA: Make sleep a priority. Set aside seven to nine hours each night for uninterrupted sleep. Try to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day, regardless of a changing work schedule or weekends. Establish a bedtime routine. Get into the habit of letting yourself wind down each night by reading a book, listening to relaxing music, taking a bath or meditating. Avoid stimulants and screen time for at least one hour prior to bedtime.
Eat well for your gut biome ■ The bacteria in your gut, also known as your gut biome, play a vital role within your body. They regulate digestion, anxiety and immunity, and if they aren’t functioning properly, they can wreak havoc. While many of us are living off pantry items right now, making an effort to support your gut biome with healthy eating will boost your mood and immune system. In addition to taking a daily probiotic and staying hydrated, here are foods that can help.
Make sure your bedroom is cool, dark and quiet. Some individuals sleep better with white noise machines or the sound of a fan blowing. Blackout curtains can also be beneficial to those who are light-sensitive. Use your bedroom only for sleeping. This room should be for relaxation, not for watching TV, scrolling through your phone or other activities. Don’t lie in bed too long. If you’re still struggling to fall asleep after 20 minutes, take a break. Get out of bed, keep the lights low and read a book or make tea. Once you start feeling sleepy, go back to bed and try again.
Collagen: bone broth, salmon and collagen proteins Fiber-rich foods: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, oats, avocados, almonds, fruits and berries Probiotics and fermented food: High-quality yogurt and kefir are rich with probiotics, as are fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut and miso. While some of us might have limited access to leafy greens and fresh fruits right now, fermented foods typically have a long shelf life.
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■ Daily movement is a key to overall healthfulness. It makes you happy, helps you sleep, supports your immune system and more. While going to the gym isn’t on the table for the time being, working out at home or outside is a great option. Go for a run, stream a yoga class or practice body-weight exercises such as planks, jumping jacks or squats. Raising your heart rate every day will do wonders for your state of mind, especially while cooped up at home.
■ Your perspective matters during difficult times, and finding gratitude wherever you can shapes how you experience adversity. If you’re feeling restless as a result of cabin fever, consider how fortunate you are to have digital connectivity, then FaceTime a friend. If you’re feeling fearful that you or your loved ones will get sick, give thanks to the health care workers showing up every day to care for the ill, and to all the individuals practicing social distancing to limit the spread of coronavirus. If you’re feeling lonely and overwhelmed, remember that we’re all in this together. (Photo Illustration)
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OVID-19 has reached pandemic status, causing disruption around the world. But as we take in the news and watch public addresses from elected officials, we need to recognize the implications these events have on young children. Youths are extremely introspective, acting as sponges and absorbing what’s around them, even if they don’t understand it. That makes it imperative for parents and caregivers to explain coronavirus in terms children can grasp to protect their emotional well-being during these uncertain times. “Be calm, talk slowly and in a clear vocabulary they can understand,” said Chelsea Sandusky, pediatric physician assistant with Southwest Medical Associates, part of OptumCare. “It’s OK to tell them the truth: There’s a virus going around that could cause people to get sick, so we have to be extra-careful not to further spread the disease.”
Children are acutely aware when something disrupts their normal routine. They can sense mood changes in adults and the environment around them, and if not directly addressed, they might draw their own inaccurate conclusions. “Age-appropriate explanations are encouraged,” said Dr. Brian D. Norensberg, clinical psychologist with Allied Psychological Services. “Have the talk on a level that’s right for the developmental level of the child. … It’s important to convey that they are safe, and we are being careful. Communication encourages clarity, supporting their feelings of safety.” Casey Hayden, behavior analyst with Behavior Essentials, echoes this advice and suggests the parent or caregiver be the initiator. “Be honest and direct and initiate the conversation,” Hayden said. “They will find security in you taking initiative. Also, you’ll be more prepared if you are initiating.”
It’s also imperative that you validate their feelings, Hayden said. “If they tell you they feel scared, avoid telling them to not be scared. Let them be scared while encouraging them to support others in their fear, being compassionate and loving to their friends and family during this time. Redirect them to what we have control over, such as keeping ourselves clean, avoiding crowds and being supportive and compassionate to others.” Remember that even though a child may act strong-willed, they look to adults for guidance during stressful events. “Kids are very observant. They can smell fear and see it in the faces of adults around them,” Sandusky said. “Be careful about what you’re saying on the phone or in conversations with others. They are in the background, they are always listening,” Norensberg said. “Answer questions to the best of your ability, and be optimistic.”
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Finding new routines for kids at home Support for parents If you find yourself in need of additional support, Hayden recommends telehealth options such as betterhelp.com and talkspace.com, the SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or texting TalkWithUS 66746. In order to provide the best care and support for your children, you need to first take care of yourself.
Age-appropriate tips The National Association of School Nurses and the National Association of School Psychologists joined forces to develop an online resource for parents and caregivers. Here are a few of their suggestions: • For elementary-age children, keep it brief and simple. Reassure them that you’re there to keep them healthy and to care for them. • For upper elementary and early middle school children, help them understand reality versus rumor. Explain how the community is working to prevent germs from spreading. • For upper middle schoolers and high schoolers, have a conversation with them about the facts and current state of coronavirus. Participating in this type of in-depth exchange will help them feel a sense of control.
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■ Parents and caregivers should make themselves available to children and provide any extra attention they might need. ■ When preparing for the conversation, pay attention to the child’s body language and facial expressions. Hayden emphasizes that you should avoid talking to children when your own stress is high. Keep nonverbal communication calm and reassuring. ■ Try to keep a daily routine that includes some reading or schoolwork. ■ Set consistent wake-up and bedtimes. ■ Carve out family time for board games and arts and crafts, or take a virtual trip to a museum. ■ Keep a chore chart, and schedule social time on the phone. ■ Consider creating your own home economics class by baking cookies or a pie. ■ Go outside when the weather is nice. ■ Have a movie night with popcorn. ■ Teenagers shouldn’t stay up all night and sleep all day. Try to keep them on their normal school schedule so the body adjusts easily when school returns to session. ■ Create a schedule for the short-term future, so kids know what’s expected of them regarding schoolwork and free time.
Figuring out what to do with your kids when school’s out can be challenging even in the best of times, and we’re in uncharted waters right now. While there’s some measure of comfort knowing you’re not alone in this, the challenge remains: how to help keep your kids productive and creative—and stave off boredom. Consider taking a page from the rulebook of homeschooling parents. Create a curriculum of some form, and structure weekdays as if they’re typical school days. It’s important to establish a routine with kids—for example, waking up at the same time, eating a healthy breakfast and changing out of pajamas. Pack a lunch and keep it in the fridge for later. Kids must be able to distinguish between school days and weekends, so when they transition back to the classroom, it won’t be so jarring. Get creative with resources available online. For younger kids, check out beloved children’s book author and Illustrator Mo Willems’ Lunch Doodle series, streaming daily at 1 p.m. on YouTube. Storytime comes alive on Storyline Online (storylineonline.net), where celebrities read children’s books accompanied by illustrations. To brush up on subjects like math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics and more, Khan Academy (khanacademy.org) provides personalized learning for K-12 and early college, all for free. Bring nature into your home by letting little ones watch
pandas, penguins and polar bears on live cams at the San Diego Zoo (zoo.sandiegozoo.org) and the Smithsonian’s National Zoo (nationalzoo.si.edu). Older kids need less hands-on entertaining, but time at home doesn’t have to mean spending hours on Snapchat or TikTok. Coursera (coursera.org) offers lots of online courses that might spark an interest in a future college major. If they want to brush up on a foreign language or pick up a new one, DuoLingo (duolingo. com) is a fun app that gamifies the process. For the more creative types, Skillshare (skillshare.com) has courses in everything from creative writing to photography. And for a bit of culture, several world-class museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Tate in London, offer virtual tours (artsandculture. google.com). Self-quarantining and practicing social distancing is difficult for adults, but even more so for kids who have energy to spare. While playdates are out, you can and should take them out for fresh air every day. Find a not-toocrowded park (though be mindful of touching surfaces), go for long walks, ride bikes and hike easy trails on the weekends. In the evening, share a family meal that your kids helped make. Talk about your day like you normally would. Even in these unusual circumstances, there are ways to find a new normal. (Photo Illustration)
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■ Donato Cabrera, Las Vegas Philharmonic’s musical director, has a daily blog on which he shares his favorite performances and recordings. medium.com/ @donatocabrera.
■ Visit national parks from your living room via live webcams, or e-hike bucket-list destinations like Angels Landing at Zion National Park. nps.gov.
■ Jam band Phish is digging through its legendary live archives during the concert shutdown, staging Dinner and a Movie, a free web series featuring a full show each Tuesday night (at 5:30 p.m. Vegas time)—and a charitable donation button. webcast.livephish.com. ■ Why spend your days listening to Moog synthesizer funk when you can make it? Get the Minimoog Model D Synthesizer for your iPhone or iPad, free. apple.com, bit.ly/2xU7qQ6. ■ The Metropolitan Opera is streaming a series of encore presentations called “Nightly Met Opera Streams.” metopera.org. ■ Relix magazine is airing regular video streams—including past shows from Las Vegas’ Brooklyn Bowl—on its Relix Channel. relix.com/live.
Art ■ Google has partnered with MoMA, the J. Paul Getty Museum, the Musée d’Orsay and dozens of other museums to offer virtual tours of their collections. artsandculture.google.com/partner. ■ Illustrator Carson Ellis leads art classes for adults and kids on Instagram. There will be a different prompt each day, and participants can share their art. Instagram: @carsonellis.
Play ■ Build theme parks in your imagination, or your backyard: Disney Imagineering, Pixar and Khan Academy present “Imagineering in a Box,” a free course in theme park design. bit.ly/2Uq05PG. (Photo Illustration)
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t’s oh-so-easy to give in to inertia and just sink into the couch until this all subsides. But there’s no reason to let social distancing turn you sedentary. It’s possible to get a great workout at home, and you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars on trendy exercise equipment to do so. ¶ Las Vegas-based fitness instructor and certified personal trainer Patricia Castro offers these workout-at-home tips. When the world goes back to normal, you can find her at Alley Fitness on Commerce Street in the Arts District. In the meantime, she’s adapting to our current reality by posting short exercise videos to her Instagram account (@patriciaecastro) and conducting personal training sessions via FaceTime.
Get streaming
Castro swears by the online classes offered on the ClassPass app. She likes to stream Pilates classes from a studio in West Hollywood. But that’s just one option. There are tons of exercise classes that can be streamed through a variety of fitness apps or online. The easiest way is to go to YouTube and search for the type of workout you want to do. Some local gyms, like TruFusion and Planet Fitness, are offering online fitness instruction during the shutdown.
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Try this workout.
If you’re stuck for ideas or don’t know where to start, Castro recommends trying this basic workout. Do each step for 30 seconds with a 15-second break in between. Aim for three rounds, but anything helps. JUMPING JACKS Provide fullbody cardio
STRETCH Do some basic movements, such as trying to touch your toes.
HOLD A PLANK Strengthens the core and arms
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS Strengthens the legs, core and arms
A little goes a long way
Some people assume that if they don’t have an hour to devote to exercise, there’s no point even trying. But Castro says the opposite is true. If she’s feeling stressed or anxious, she’ll take a 10-minute break and do a little yoga, some deep breathing exercises or meditation. “It makes my day run smoother if I even do just 10-15 minutes,” Castro says. You can add multiple short workouts throughout the day for a cumulative effect.
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There’s no need to buy any equipment, but if you feel the need to online shop, Castro recommends stocking up on these products: a yoga mat to contain the sweat; light weights (even just 3 pounds) to help with toning; a fabric resistance band “to feel the burn right away” (she sells one online called a Peach Band); a physio ball; and some gliders for increased range of motion during mountain climbers.
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etting a latte or iced Americano from your local coffee shop might have been the best part of your morning routine, but circumstances have changed, and you might not be near a drive-thru as you spend more time at home. The good news is, you can still get that daily jolt to start your day. Mothership Coffee co-owner Joshua Walter spoke to the Weekly about how to make the perfect cup of coffee in your own home kitchen. Whether you use a Chemex or pour over, French press, espresso machine or good ol’ fashioned coffee maker, Walter suggests taking a scientific approach to coffee, explaining that there are “common denominators” across all brewing methods. “It’s like a chemistry experiment,” he says. “We look at coffee like a culinary science, and we try to approach it in a way that’s consistent, [yielding] the greatest impact in the cup.” When it comes to home brewing, Walter
says the most important factor is the waterto-coffee ratio. “If I make coffee with a normal home brewer, as long as I know I’m using the same amount of coffee and the same amount of water each time, my coffee will be consistent.” You can use any type of beans, though Walter says that lately he’s been enjoying Mothership’s Ethiopian roasts (which you can order at mothershipcoffee.com). “I tend to lean much more toward the nuttier, chocolatier coffees, but I’ve begun to really enjoy the Ethiopians. They have fruity characteristics and have more acidity,” Walter says. Lastly, adjusting the grind of your beans using a burr grinder will make a noticeable flavor impact, Walter says. If your coffee tastes watery, keep the water-to-coffee ratio, but make your grind finer. “It will get more body, more richness, less watery,” Walter explains. When the flavor is too deep, that’s when it’s time to adjust to a coarser grind.
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Short on dog food? You can make your own
Ingredients & supplies: 10 18 5 8 3
pounds chicken thighs eggs cups white rice (makes 10 cups) ounces salmon oil cups Dinovite powder (dinovite.com) 2 all-purpose cooking pans 10 1-gallon freezer bags
Instructions: Cook the chicken at 425 degrees (sealed tightly with tin foil) and cook for an hour and a half. Cook the rice, and hard-boil the eggs. Remove the cooked chicken, and leave the drippings in the pan. Mix 4 ounces of salmon oil into each pan with 1½ cups of Dinovite powder per pan. When well-blended, mix 5 cups of rice into each pan. In a food processor, pulverize the eggs (do
not remove the shells) and blend into the mixture with your hands (nine in each pan). Remove as much chicken as you can from the bones and pulverize in a food processor. Mix 5 pounds into each pan with your hands. Distribute the food evenly into 10 freezer bags. Flatten and seal, and place in the freezer. Serving size depends on the weight of your dog. Plan on ¼ cup of food twice a day for each 10-15 pounds of body weight. –Ken Miller
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The following is a modified recipe from homemadedogfood.com. I’ve been preparing it myself for years.
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Vegas lost promising productions even before they launched, but some should return
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons provides a muchneeded escape
TIME MACHINE It’s a good time to check in on old friends, and that goes for longtime musical acquaintances, too. Turn to Page 28 for a few of our all-time favorite albums from Vegas artists, including one from Jacob Smigel, the guy feeding goats above.
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BETTER CALL SAUL Perhaps the best thing about Vince Gilligan’s Breaking Bad universe is how everything in it fits together so well. This prequel fills in so many blanks, it almost feels like this show was planned before Bad even started filming. Just a masterpiece. New episodes on AMC, Mondays, 9 p.m.; previous season streaming on Netflix. –Ken Miller
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Brooklyn Nine-Nine showrunners Dan Goor and Michael Schur (Parks and Recreation, The Office) have a gift for creating surrogate families. Even when the denizens of Brooklyn’s 99th precinct aren’t making us laugh—which they do, pretty much constantly—there’s something about this sweetheart crew that feels like home. New episodes on NBC, Thursday, 8:30 p.m.; previous seasons streaming on Hulu. –Geoff Carter
FARGO It shouldn’t have been good. An adaptation of a Coen Brothers’ modern classic, one that the Coens themselves hadn’t approved? Yet showrunner Noah Hawley has made not one but three brilliant seasons of gorgeously photographed, solidly acted, bizarroworld crime anthology—with a fourth coming sometime this year. Good? It’s outstanding. Streaming on Hulu. –GC
HUNTERS OK, this actioner needs to hire some fact-checkers (it takes place in 1977, but one joke involves Kramer vs. Kramer … which came out in 1979), but its central plot—Nazi hunters ridding the world of evil—is intriguing enough to keep us coming back anyway. Streaming on Amazon Prime. –KM
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All of Disney’s theme parks are currently closed, but you can still appreciate the ingenuity and craft that shaped them. The Imagineering Story, a fascinating six-part documentary series from director Leslie Iwerks, relates the entire warts-and-all history of Disney’s Imagineering division, from the birth of Disneyland to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Streaming on Disney+. –GC
In a perfect world, I could hang out with the super-literate Canadian hicks of Letterkenny—slamming back six-packs of Puppers beer, making up euphemisms for self-gratification (“Mix a batch,” “Distribute some free literature”), getting into “donnybrooks” with local degenerates (“Dee-gens”) or simply enjoying their rapid-fire, hilarious banter. Letterkenny makes me happy to be alive. All seasons streaming on Hulu. –GC
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SURVIVOR SCHITT’S CREEK I’m a huge SCTV fan, so I’m there for anything starring Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara. And this surreal comedy about a wealthy family living in squalor in the title burg utilizes their talents perfectly, plus those of Annie Murphy and Levy’s son Dan. Streaming on Netflix. –KM
ST. ELSEWHERE Sure, it’s not a current show, but we’re in a new normal—rules change by the minute. And while ER and Grey’s Anatomy get more credit, this was the one that truly changed the medical drama, while making stars of Denzel Washington, Mark Harmon, Howie Mandel and more. Streaming on Hulu. –KM
Whether you’re streaming previous seasons or enjoying this season’s riveting “Winners at War” battle of the million-dollar winners, the hours will fly by. My only complaint about the best reality competition of all time is this: Why not make each episode 90 minutes or even two hours? New episodes on CBS, Wednesday, 8 p.m.; previous seasons streaming on Hulu. –KM
WESTWORLD The first season of HBO’s adaptation of Michael Crichton’s 1973 cheeseball Westworld is close to perfect—a relentless, bloody, mind-bending ride through technophobia and one-percenter privilege. Season 2 got mired in the show’s puzzle-box mechanics, but the new season has started strong. New episodes on HBO Sunday, 9 p.m.; previous seasons streaming on HBO Now & HBO Go. –GC
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Caravels
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(2008) No, we’re not talking Jack Antonoff’s Bleachers. For a few years a couple decades back, this underthe-radar indie outfit put out a series of tasteful discs that sounded like nothing else happening here then—or really, since. Frontman Joe Maloney reminded us of Robyn Hitchcock, and multi-instrumentalist Marco Brizuela composed and produced like a guy who helped run a cool record store … which he did. spoti.fi/3966hSq. –Spencer Patterson
Floorboards (2011) Listening to this nine-song release (termed an EP at the time but more like a mini-album in retrospect), you can practically see the artful hardcore band’s five members writhing around on a stage, preparing to explode— along with their throng of close-pressed fans— at the peak moment of “Snake Plissken.” caravels.bandcamp.com. –SP
A Crowd of Small Adventures
Hassan
The Evil Archipelago
(2007) Songwriter Jackson Wilcox would go on to create slicker and more grandiose projects, but there’s an innocent exuberance to his debut EP— coupled with an explosion of interesting ideas— emblematic of the local indie scene at the time. “Bang Bang” was the showstopper, but “The Hungry Dead” remains the mind-blower. acrowdofsmalladventures.bandcamp.com. –SP
Not Him Again (2018) The Fat Black and Awesome MC puts a disclaimer on his latest LP: “Nothing was taken serious during the recording of this album.” The rapper has always doused his bars with a heaping dose of Go F*ck Yourself, but he balances that tell-it-like-it-is humor with real-world critiques. Drawn from current events, sports, politics, sex and film, nothing’s offlimits here. hassan1.bandcamp.com. –Leslie Ventura
Holding Onto Sound
Indigo Kidd
The Sea
(2011) The furious energy with which this beloved punk outfit performed wouldn’t seem possible to replicate on record, but longtimers Bennett Mains, Zabi Naqshband and Vanessa Tidwell—bolstered by then-new arrival Bob Gates—pulled it off, over the course of 40 explosive minutes that blow by like five. holdingontosound.bandcamp.com. –SP
Sad Daze in Happy Valley (2017) When Indigo Kidd first moved here from Washington, its members weren’t even 21. Since then, the guys have grown up, played shows, toured and fulfilled the promise of their arrival with this superb album. Frontman Eli Curtsinger’s Danzig-like vocals pair perfectly with the group’s emo-hued power-pop, helping you remember what drew you—and them—to Vegas’ indie scene in the first place. indigokidd.bandcamp.com. –LV Indigo Kidd (Yasmina Chavez/Staff)
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The Silver State
(2019) Sole member and songwriter Fish Mahoney channels snotty rock ’n’ roll and millennial malaise to make avant-garde bedroom punk that makes the world a little more bearable. “Dear Baphomet, I Want a Cat” is sinister and snarky, while “Ginger Queen” and “Kick Me Nicky” capture the feelings of modern misanthropy. If Lisa Frank had a weird twin who played guitar, this is what she’d sound like. peachole.bandcamp.com. –LV
(2012) The indie folk outfit’s last project to feature cellist Courtney Waldron Daehne showcased the band’s live spirit and candor, along with its anthemic choruses and emotive callbacks. Brothers Blair and Ian Dewane paint a picture of a weathered Western landscape. “You work till you’re broken and sift through the wreckage/I’m gonna work till I’m broken and give in to bullsh*t,” Blair sings on highlight “Monsoon.” rusty maples.bandcamp.com. –LV
(2020) The Vegas-born trio is back in one place, and this new album finds the musicians experimenting with synthesized instrumentation and unique time signatures, crafting beautiful songs about navigating change. Fans of ’90s college rock and Americanatinged indie should find lots to love. thesilverstate. bandcamp.com. –LV
In Pigment
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Jacob Smigel
New Mexico (2007) Dr. Smigel—seriously, he’s a physician now—once served as Las Vegas’ chief musical outsider, weaving weird tapestries from his own experiences and foundsound relics he discovered thrifting and dumpster diving. On this genius record, he takes us to an adobe cabin in the Land of Enchantment, singing of eating mandarin oranges and punching his stomach when it growls. jacobsmigel.bandcamp. com. –SP
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as Vegas is the exact opposite of stayclosed on March 8 after struggling to find ing home. its audience for four months, and the annual Sometimes, it feels as if the coronaCirque-affiliated One Night for One Drop virus pandemic could have been creatcharity fundraising event planned at that ed specifically to destroy the Las Vegas Strip venue was canceled in the days leading up to and Southern Nevada’s position as the the shutdown. Las Vegas also missed its top travel destination in the world. chance to see a different touring Cirque The Strip’s peerless entertainment and production, Axel, at T-Mobile Arena in leisure offerings—shows and concerts, April, as the company closed all operasports and shopping, restaurants and tions worldwide. nightclubs—are experiences built on a Several smaller-scale but still signifirock-solid foundation of elite venues. cant new production shows will have to But they’re closed for now. Even fight their way onto their respective though there are still tickets on sale for stages when the smoke clears. ExtravaTHE events like The Who at the Colosseum ganza was performed once at Bally’s JuINCIDENTAL (May 5), Michael Bublé at T-Mobile bilee Theater before casinos were closed. TOURIST Arena (May 9) and Lady Gaga at Park America’s Got Talent favorite act iLumiBY BROCK RADKE Theater (May 13), everything is hopenate was set to open at Planet Hollyful at best at this point. wood’s Sin City Theater on March 26 The shutdown hit the Strip when it and is now in a holding pattern, and could do the most damage. Las Vegas An Evening With Whitney: The had nearly 3.7 million visitors in March 2019, Whitney Houston Hologram enjoying St. Patrick’s Day, spring break, pool Concert, planned for club season and basketball betting for March April at the Flamingo Madness. And those are just the annual Showroom, now events Vegas will miss this year; there are has listed dates many unique-for-2020 entertainment happenings that have been postponed or canceled, some particularly significant. Big-name concert tours have been tabled across the country, but Strip residencies are only-in-Vegas experiences. Several resident headliners have postponed March and April dates, but other new shows didn’t get the chance to get started. The Jonas Brothers canceled their planned nine-show April series at Park Theater and have not indicated those concerts will be made up. Kelly Clarkson pushed her new Invincible residency at Zappos Theater from April 1 to July 29. At press time, the opening of Sting’s new My Songs engagement at the Colosseum was still set for May 22. Cirque du Soleil was already having a tough month before the devastation of the shutdown. New Luxor resident show R.U.N
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Island in the sun Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch provides a proper escape from tough times By Geoff Carter n the past I’ve tried to explain the appeal of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing franchise to friends—some of whom are hardcore gamers, while most of them just dabble. In both instances, their eyes glaze over as I explain the game’s primary objectives: to build community, to support the arts and to act in the spirit of environmental stewardship. There are no bosses to defeat and no ways for your character to die. You can’t even suffer a loss that a quick dose of medicine can’t cure. Lately, though, people seemed to have warmed to the idea of Animal Crossing. Perhaps it’s because of the success of the game’s previous installment, 2012’s Animal Crossing: New Leaf for the Nintendo 3DS; perhaps it’s because of the popularity of farming simulators like Stardew Valley. Or maybe, just maybe, it’s because the idea of building out an idyllic island village—one with cute, gregarious talking animals for neighbors, and no responsibilities besides fishing, hunting for fossils and picking fruit—is particularly appealing at this point in time. Thankfully, Animal
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Crossing: New Horizons ($60), released March 20 for game’s online capability, charmingly represented the Nintendo Switch console, is here to satisfy those in-game as an airport staffed by dodo birds. Invitdesires with a best-in-franchise panache. ing friends to your island—or visiting them on Game play is easy and intuitive. You’re recruited theirs—is a vital component of play; it furnishes by Tom Nook, a friendly, avuncular raccoon with a reyou with materials your island doesn’t have. Plus, lentless entrepreneurial streak, to live on a deserted thanks to a free, optional voice chat app, it’s a nice island with two other animal neighbors; way to stay in touch with the people you you’re assigned a tent, a mobile phone Animal Crossing: love and miss, which for me, right now, is filled with necessary apps and DIY crafting pretty much everybody. new horizons recipes (you’ll need to make everything You only need look to Animal CrossFor the Nintendo Switch, $60. Availfrom simple tools to furniture, using ing’s origins to understand what makes able through Amamaterials scattered liberally throughout it a perfect game for these lonely, unzon, Target and oththe island) and an open-ended set of objec- ers, and as an online certain times. In 2002, game producer download through tives. Within days, you could begin to tame Katsuya Eguchi created the first Animal Nintendo eShop. the wild environment through creative Crossing game to describe the feeling replanting and adding bridges; spur the of being alone in a new town. Animal creation of an island museum and local Crossing: New Horizons takes on that shop; even move up from tent to a tiny house. responsibility in what’s fast becoming a different And through it all, you interact with friends— world. And who among us wouldn’t rather escape to critters generated by the game, and flesh-andan island right now and begin a new life free of the blood people you can invite to your island via the worries of the old?
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FINE (HOME) DINING LOCAL RESTAURATEURS SHARE TIPS FOR MAKING MEALS IN YOUR KITCHEN BY GENEVIE DURANO ood, specifically the astounding number of restaurants that dot our Valley, is one of the greatest pleasures of living in Las Vegas. With the recent closure of nonessential businesses including all dine-in eateries, we lost that communal spirit we all feel when we dine out together. Never to be discouraged by challenging times, however, many restaurants are offering the option of no-contact delivery and curbside pickup. Still, many of us are making more meals at home than ever before, which poses a challenge. But these special circumstances can also be a time for creativity in the kitchen. After all, just a generation or two ago, this is how the majority of Americans ate, and with even more tools in our cabinets—I’m looking at you, InstantPot and air fryer—we have a lot of options at our disposal. “I grew up in a Mormon household, so there’s always general talk in that culture to stay prepared with a food supply,” says Bryce Krausman, owner of DW Bistro. “My mom always had, generally, a sixmonth window of food in our basement. So she’s always been prepared for things like this no matter what situation it would be.” A well-stocked pantry is key, but even in these times of less-than-full store shelves, creativity and a willingness to try something new will get you through the days ahead, says Matteo Ferdinandi, founder of Matteo’s and Sixth + Mill Ristorante, Pizzeria and Bar at the Venetian. “Risotto, for example—you can experiment with that, and it will feed and comfort you. You can actually achieve great results even though you’ve never made it, and you can play with any type of rice you have at home these days.” And those trendy Italian dishes you love ordering at restaurants? You can re-create them at home using store-bought pasta and basic ingredients,
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make it more interesting, like we do at DW.” And just because we’re in social isolation, who says we can’t throw a virtual party for a few of our closest friends? Video-conferencing platforms like Zoom or Google Hangout will be our lifeline in the next few weeks as we try to stay connected with friends and family. “Create some type of cocktail party this week or next week,” Krausman suggests. “Pull out that vodka and those little onions and olives and make little bites. One of the things I love to make is a cannellini bean bruschetta. I love cannellini beans, because they’re super high in protein. Cut some rosemary, grab a couple heads of garlic, and just put that over toasted bread. It’s delicious.”
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Downtown Terrace 707 Fremont St. 702-553-2542 downtownterracelv. com n American Delivery (Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
El Dorado Cantina 3025 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Drive 702-722-2289 eldoradocantina.com n Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
Eureka! 520 E. Fremont St. 702-570-3660 eurekarestaurant group.com n American Curbside pickup
Grouchy John’s 6350 W. Charleston Blvd. #110 702-485-6520 grouchyjohns.com n Coffee shop Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Lawry’s The Prime Rib 4043 Howard Hughes Parkway 702-893-2223 lawrysonline.com n Steakhouse Delivery
Mothership Coffee Roasters 1028 Fremont St. 725-735-4539 mothershipcoffee.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Pampas Brazilian Grill 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #610 702-737-4748 pampasusa.com n Brazilian Curbside pickup
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pizza Rock 201 N. Third St. 702-385-0887 pizzarocklasvegas.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Simply Pure 707 Fremont St. #1310 702-810-5641 simplypurelv.com n Vegan Delivery
VegeNation 616 E. Carson Ave. #120 702-366-8515 vegenationlv.com n American/Healthy Delivery (Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub, EzCater, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Vesta Coffee Roasters 1114 S. Casino Center Blvd. 702-685-1777 vestacoffee.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Henderson 8 Kitchen 2560 St. Rose Parkway #150 702-840-8066 8kitchenlv.com n Hawaiian/Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Chownow, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Above The Crust Pizza 8334 S. Maryland Parkway 702-749-0080 abovethecrustmenu. com n Italian Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Black Bear Diner Multiple locations blackbeardiner.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Bone and Belly Ramen 2235 Village Walk Drive 702-600-4955 boneandbellyramen. com n Asian Delivery
Café Lola 10075 S. Eastern Ave. #109 702-840-3362 ilovecafelola.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Café Zupas Multiple locations cafezupas.com n American/Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup
Carlito’s Burritos 4300 E. Sunset Road #A5 702-547-3592 carlitosburritos.com n New Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
Distill Multiple locations distillbar.com n Bar Delivery
Griddlecakes 9480 S. Eastern Ave. 702-360-3636 griddlecakeslv.com n Breakfast Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Hash House A Go Go 555 N. Stephanie St. 702-898-4646 hashhouseagogo.com n American Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Kitchen Table 1716 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway #100 702-478-4782 kitchentablelv.com n American Delivery
Monta Chaya 9500 S. Eastern Ave. 702-405-9649 monrestaurantgroup. com n Asian Curbside pickup
Le Paris Brest CafE 9550 S. Eastern Ave. #110 702-592-1811 leparisbrestcafe.com n French café Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Pasta Shop Ristorante 2525 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway 702-451-1893 pastashop.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
The Steamie Weenie 1500 N. Green Valley Parkway #130 702-333-1383 steamieweenie.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats, Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
The Stove 11261 S. Eastern Ave. #200 702-625-5216 thestovelv.com n American Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
North Paymon’s Mediterranean Café 8955 S. Eastern Ave. 702-333-4622 paymons.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant 9530 S. Eastern Ave. 702-407-1188 pinkaow.com n Thai Delivery Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Shake Shack 2225 Village Walk Drive #191 702-846-2710 shakeshack.com n American Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates)
Above The Crust Pizza 5585 Simmons St. 702-964-1000 abovethecrustmenu. com n Italian Delivery (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Big Dog’s Brewing Company 4543 N. Rancho Drive 702-645-1404 bigdogsbrews.com n Brewery Curbside pickup
Bok Bok Mediterranean Multiple locations bokbokchicken.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
CafE Zupas Multiple locations cafezupas.com n American/Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup
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Distill Multiple locations distillbar.com n Bar Delivery
Ichi Ramen House 7920 W. Tropical Parkway #170 702-570-7373 ichiramenhouse.com n Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow, Uber Eats)
Kapuna Cafe 3231 N. Decatur Blvd. #122 702-395-1400 kapunacafe.com n Hawaiian Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
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YourWay 6121 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #110 725-214-4445 yourwayrestaurant. com n Breakfast Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates) Curbside pickup
South / Southeast Freed’s Bakery 9815 S. Eastern Ave. 702-456-7762 freedsbakery.com n Bakery Curbside pickup
Big Jerk 430 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd. 702-427-5267 bigjerkcaribbean.com n Caribbean Curbside pickup
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Black Bear Diner Multiple locations blackbeardiner.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Sapporo Multiple locations sapporolv.com n Asian Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow)
Bok Bok Mediterranean Multiple locations bokbokchicken.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
SkinnyFats Multiple locations skinnyfats.com n Healthy/Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-736-4939 bootleggerlasvegas. com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
Grouchy John’s Coffee Shop 8520 S. Maryland Parkway 702-778-7553 grouchyjohns.com n Coffee shop Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
Master Kim’s Korean BBQ 6825 Las Vegas Blvd. S. #110 702-701-8828 masterkimslv.com n Korean Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow)
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
SkinnyFats Multiple locations skinnyfats.com n Healthy/Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow, Uber Eats)
Southwest Bajamar 8180 Blue Diamond Road #110 702-331-5509 bajamarbajastyle.com n Mexican Curbside pickup
Bok Bok Mediterranean Multiple locations bokbokchicken.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup
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Protein House 9555 S. Eastern Ave. #125 702-816-3443 protein-house.com n Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup
Sapporo Multiple locations sapporolv.com n Asian Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow) (Steve Marcus/Staff)
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CafÉ Zupas Multiple locations cafezupas.com n American/Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup Cured & Whey 6265 S. Valley View Blvd. 702-429-3617 curedandwhey.com n Specialty Curbside pickup
Distill Multiple locations distillbar.com n Bar Delivery
Fukuburger 7365 S. Buffalo Drive #A 702-684-6161 fukuburger.com n Fast Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Fruits & Roots 7885 W. Sunset Road 702-202-0922 fruitsnroots.com n Healthy café/ Juice bar Delivery Curbside pickup
Graffiti Bao 7355 S. Buffalo Drive 702-323-6033 graffitbao.com n Asian Curbside pickup
Griddlecakes 6085 S. Fort Apache Road 702-891-8918 griddlecakeslv.com n Breakfast Delivery (Postmates, Grubhub)
Kobashi Ramen & Curry 8239 Dean Martin Drive #110 702-331-6233 kobashilv.com n Ramen Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow)
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Food Takeout & Delivery Guide Southwest Locale Italian Kitchen 7995 Blue Diamond Road 702-330-0404 localelv.com n Italian Delivery
Master Kim’s Korean BBQ 7036 S. Durango Drive #100 702-823-3111 masterkimslv.com n Korean Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow)
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
SkinnyFats Multiple locations skinnyfats.com n Healthy/Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow, Uber Eats)
west 595 Craft & Kitchen 4950 S. Rainbow Blvd. #100 702-586-1050 595craftandkitchen. com n American Delivery (Postmates)
Above The Crust Pizza 7810 W. Ann Road 702-749-7500 abovethecrustmenu. com n Italian Delivery (Uber Eats, Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Aces & Ales 2801 N. Tenaya Way 702-638-2337 acesandales.com n Bar & Grill Curbside pickup
Black Bear Diner Multiple locations blackbeardiner.com n American Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Bok Bok Mediterranean Multiple locations bokbokchicken.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats) Curbside pickup Pinkbox Doughnuts CafE Zupas Multiple locations cafezupas.com n American/Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup
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Distill Multiple locations distillbar.com n Bar Delivery
The Fat Greek Mediterranean Bistro 4001 S. Decatur Blvd. #34 702-222-0666 thefatgreeklv.com n Greek/Mediterranean Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
n To get your restaurant listed, email details to restaurants@gmgvegas.com.
Forte Tapas 4180 S. Rainbow Blvd. #806 702-220-3876 barforte.com n European/Tapas Delivery Curbside pickup
Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2001 N. Rainbow Blvd. 702-648-6688 macaronigrill.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
Fukuburger 3429 S. Jones Blvd. 702-262-6995 fukuburger.com n Fast Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Sapporo Multiple locations sapporolv.com n Asian Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow)
Grape Vine Café 7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. #120 702-228-9463 grapevinevegas.com n Italian/Wine Delivery
Weera Thai 4276 Spring Mountain Road #105 702-485-1688 weerathai.com n Thai Delivery Curbside pickup
La Belle Terre Bakery & Café 8390 W. Sahara Ave. 702-685-7712 lbtbakery.com n Bakery Delivery
Weera Thai 3839 W. Sahara Ave. #9 702-873-8749 weerathai.com n Thai Delivery Curbside pickup
Partage 3839 Spring Mountain Road 702-582-5852 partage.vegas n French Delivery
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Pin Kaow Thai Restaurant 1974 N. Rainbow Blvd. 702-638-2746 pinkaow.com n Thai Delivery
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Anna Marie’s Italian Cuisine 10170 W. Tropicana Ave. #144 725-605-3800 annamariesitalian cuisine.com n Italian/Pizzeria Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Bonanno’s NY Pizzeria 2020 Park Centre Drive 702-476-6726 bonannosnewyork pizzeria.com n Pizzeria Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
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CafÉ Zupas Multiple locations cafezupas.com n American/Healthy Delivery Curbside pickup
Cupkates Bakery 400 S. Rampart Blvd. #130 702-439-3266 cupkateslv.com n Bakery Delivery Curbside pickup
Distill Multiple locations distillbar.com n Bar Delivery
Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Bar 9785 W. Charleston Blvd. 702-570-7000 domdemarcos.com n Italian/Pizzeria Delivery Curbside pickup
Echo & Rig 440 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-489-3525 echoandrig.com n Steakhouse Curbside pickup
El Dorado Cantina 430 S. Rampart Blvd. #110 702-333-1112 eldoradocantina.com n Mexican Delivery Curbside pickup
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Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 750 S. Rampart Blvd. #7 702-479-1351 grimaldispizzeria.com n Italian Delivery Curbside pickup
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CafE Lola 4280 Hualapai Way 702-766-5652 ilovecafelola.com n Coffee shop Delivery Curbside pickup
Hamptons LV 440 S. Rampart Blvd. #180 702-916-1482 hamptonslv.com n American Curbside pickup
Honey Salt 1031 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-445-6100 honeysalt.com n American/Organic Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Island Fin Poke Co. 8780 W. Charleston Blvd. #103 702-444-4240 islandfinpoke.com n Hawaiian/Poke Curbside pickup
Khoury’s Mediterranean Restaurant 9340 W. Sahara Ave. #106 702-671-0005 khouryslv.com n Mediterranean Delivery Curbside pickup
Kona Grill 750 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-547-5552 konagrill.com n American Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Lola’s 1220 N. Town Center Drive 702-871-5652 lolaslasvegas.com n Southern Curbside pickup
Marché Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Shop 2620 Regatta Drive 702-804-8008 marchebacchus.com n French Curbside pickup
Nacho Daddy 9560 W. Sahara Ave. 702-462-2298 nachodaddy.com n Mexican/American Delivery (Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
North Italia 1069 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-507-0927 northitalia.com n Italian Delivery (DoorDash) Curbside pickup
OhLala French Bistro 2120 N. Rampart Blvd #150 702-222-3522 ohlalafrenchbistro.com n French Delivery Curbside pickup
Paymon’s Mediterranean Café 8380 W. Sahara Ave. 702-804-0293 paymons.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
PKWY Tavern 450 S. Rampart Blvd. 702-722-2000 pkwytavern.com n American Delivery
Pressed Juicery 410 S. Rampart Blvd. #135 702-333-0609 pressedjuicery.com n Juicery Delivery Curbside pickup
Sambalatte 750 S. Rampart Blvd. #9 702-272-2333 sambalatte.com n Coffee shop Curbside pickup
Shake Shack 10975 Oval Park Drive 702-964-1025 shakeshack.com n American Delivery (DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates)
SkinnyFats Multiple locations skinnyfats.com n Healthy/Casual Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash) Curbside pickup
Sultans Grill 1910 Village Center Circle #7 702-838-3221 sultansgrilllv.com n Mediterranean Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub) Curbside pickup
Trattoria Reggiano 2020 Park Centre Drive 702-749-6966 trattoria-reggiano.com n Italian Delivery (Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates) Curbside pickup
Wolfgang Puck Players Locker 10955 Oval Park Drive 702-202-6300 wolfgangpuck.com n Italian/American Curbside pickup
Aces & Ales 3740 S. Nellis Blvd. 702-436-7600 acesandales.com n Bar & Grill Curbside pickup
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches 4700 S. Maryland Parkway 725-780-1011 loveandsandwiches. com n Sandwiches Delivery Curbside pickup
Insomnia Cookies 4480 Paradise Road #475 702-623-5508 insomniacookies.com n Cookies Delivery Curbside pickup
Pinkbox Doughnuts Multiple locations pinkboxdoughnuts. com n Donuts Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Siegel’s Bagelmania 855 E. Twain Ave. #120 702-369-3322 bagelmanialv.com n Bagels/Breakfast Delivery (Postmates) Curbside pickup
Sweet Poke Multiple locations sweetpoke.com n Sushi/Poke Delivery (DoorDash, Postmates, Grubhub, Chownow, Uber Eats)
Taco Y Taco 3430 E. Tropicana Ave. 702-331-3015 tacoytacolv.com n Mexican Delivery (Postmates, DoorDash)
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ROUNDUP WITH SPORTS ON PAUSE, LAS VEGAS’ FOOTBALL TEAM SCORES IN FREE AGENCY BY CASE KEEFER
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he NFL drew some criticism for forging ahead with the start of its new league year and therefore beginning the free agency period in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, but the decision worked out well for sports fans missing daily activity. Following the comings and goings of a large number of players has given many people at least a brief respite from stressing over the current state of the world. In particular, Las Vegas Raiders fans have found an escape, as the team has been highly active ahead of moving into Allegiant Stadium at the start of this season. The Raiders made use of their ample salary-cap space by signing nine players during the first four days on which they were permitted to contact and negotiate. Those who have bemoaned the Raiders acting mostly as sellers in the past couple of years were surely satiated. The Raiders are now buyers, with eyes on being competitive in Las Vegas. Here’s an overview of the team’s biggest deals.
LINEBACKER OVERHAUL The Raiders were needy in the linebacking corps, and they addressed it accordingly. No team in the league came close to securing as much talent in the middle of the defense than Las Vegas. By signing both former Los Angeles Ram Cory Littleton and former Chicago Bear Nick Kwiatkoski, it could even be argued the Raiders got the two best players available at the position. Littleton, a versatile 26-year-old out of Washington, was the consensus top linebacker prize. He was expected to draw offers for as much as $16 million per year, but the Raiders signed him to a three-year deal worth a total of $36 million. It could be the first instance of Nevada’s lack of state income tax benefiting the Raiders in free agency. It’s probably too early to put Kwiatkoski, a fellow 26-year-old out of West Virginia, in Littleton’s class, but he’s been outstanding in limited action. He was Pro Football Focus’ 15th-rated off-the-ball linebacker last season despite starting only half of the Bears’ games because of injuries. If Kwiatkoski turns into the star some believe he
can be, it would be ironic that the Raiders found the leader of their defense in Chicago after controversially trading Khalil Mack there two years ago.
DEFENSIVE LINE DEPTH The one defensive unit where the Raiders showed promise last year was along the front, so they sought out complements more than linchpins. In other words, don’t expect newcomers Maliek Collins and Carl Nassib to sell more jerseys than last year’s pair of rising rookies, Clelin Ferrell and Maxx Crosby. That doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll be any less important, though. Collins, a 24-year-old who came from the Dallas Cowboys via Nebraska, projects to immediately slot into a starting role on the interior line. Nassib, a 26-year-old who spent time with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns after being drafted out of Penn State, should rotate into edge-rusher spots with Ferrell and Crosby. Both Collins and Nassib have excelled at pressuring the quarterback over their four-year careers, addressing an area of concern for the Raiders after the team mostly held its own against the run last season.
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JASON WITTEN NELSON AGHOLOR
JEFF HEATH
MARCUS MARIOTA
ELI APPLE
SO-SO SECONDARY ADDITIONS The Raiders didn’t strike out in their intention to bolster the defensive backfield, signing cornerback Eli Apple and safety Jeff Heath, but they may have hit a single when they were looking for a home run. Pro Bowler Byron Jones was reportedly the Raiders’ top target, but the Dolphins scooped up the former Cowboy with a five-year, $82.5 million deal that made him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. Las Vegas then shifted its focus to star veteran Chris Harris, the longtime Denver Bronco who ultimately chose to sign with the divisional rival Los Angeles Chargers instead. On his way out of Denver, Harris told 9News he “didn’t feel comfortable” with the Raiders, despite them offering him a longer deal than the Chargers. That left Las Vegas with Apple, a 24-year-old former first-round pick out of Ohio State who has thus far failed to live up to expectations. Apple was also considered a locker room problem in three years with the New York Giants, but he repaired his image with the New Orleans Saints this past season. The 28-year-old Heath will provide veteran pres-
ence and leadership after working his way from being an undrafted free agent out of Saginaw Valley State to a team captain in six seasons in Dallas.
OFFENSIVE REINFORCEMENTS Offense was bound to be less of a focus for the Raiders at the outset of free agency, but that didn’t stop them from making a couple of splashy moves. Quarterback Marcus Mariota, wide receiver Nelson Agholor and tight end Jason Witten were arguably the three biggest names to sign with Las Vegas. Mariota, the former Heisman Trophy winner at Oregon and 2015 No. 2 overall draft pick, provides insurance and competition for starting quarterback Derek Carr. Mariota’s five-year tenure with the Tennessee Titans was a disappointment, culminating in him losing his starting job to Ryan Tannehill this
past season, but he was beset by a shoddy offensive line and schemes not built around his strengths. The Raiders should be a better fit, with an offensive line coming into its own and coach Jon Gruden’s system valuing the mobility of a player like Mariota. He’s unlikely to start over Carr at the beginning of the year but could take over if the offense struggles. Agholor is even more of a reclamation project. The former first-round pick out of USC is as athletic as any receiver in the league but has struggled with drops and injuries. Witten, meanwhile, is the rare 37-year-old to come out of retirement who still has some value. It will be strange not seeing the 16-year Dallas Cowboy great in navy blue and white, but he still has the blocking and pass-catching ability to help the silver and black.
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By Brock Radke hris Connors, owner of Me Gusta Tacos and the Local at the District at Green Valley Ranch, was preparing to shut down his restaurants and bar before this week’s mandate from the governor’s office that all casinos and nonessential businesses would close for 30 days. “We were cutting our orders down to a minimum and carrying less inventory, which is a big thing for restaurants,” Connors said. “And then on Monday we just called it and shut down our District locations. If I don’t feel comfortable working the front register, I’m not going to have my employees do it.” Local restaurants have the option to stay open if they can operate via food delivery and takeout services only, and Connors’ franchised second location of Me Gusta Tacos at 7423 S. Durango Drive is doing that. But the challenges for the local restaurant industry created by this statewide shutdown are only beginning. “It’s crazy because it’s like we don’t even know what day it is. People are just lost,” said Connors, who employed 30 people at his businesses. “It’s tough. I’m trying to give employees links to helpful sites so they can collect unemployment and give them updates every day. Restaurant owners are used to dealing with adversity, but we haven’t dealt with anything like this.” Las Vegas is known for the fantastic restaurant portfolio that lines the resorts of the Strip, but the off-Strip dining landscape has blossomed in the past decade. That landscape is facing its greatest threat now due to the coronavirus pandemic. It’s very likely that many dine-in restaurants closing their doors in the coming days won’t survive. Elizabeth Blau, a pioneering developer of the Vegas culinary scene on and off the Strip, is among a group of local restaurateurs organizing to help each other and lobby for state and federal economic assistance. Her group, including other founders of the newly launched Women’s Hospitality Initiative, has contacted Gov. Steve Sisolak’s office and started a petition to request that Nevada’s government lobby for emergency unemployment benefits for independent restaurant workers, tax credits so businesses can maintain employee health benefits, and eliminating payroll taxes and other measures that will give the local industry a fighting chance. In a letter to fellow local restaurateurs asking for petition signatures, Blau wrote: “We need to be sure our voices are heard so we don’t get lost in the recovery efforts by bigger organizations. We have spent the better part of a decade, some pioneers here even longer, creating this local restaurant community. It’s time to fight for our recovery.” As of March 20, there were more than 1,300 signatures and 235 comments on the online petition. “It’s not just restaurants. Think of the ancillary businesses we support, like florists, farmers and fisher-
men. If someone actually calculated the local impact of these businesses, it’s overwhelming,” said Blau, who first came to Las Vegas to build the dining program at Bellagio and currently operates Honey Salt in the Summerlin area and Buddy V’s at Venetian. She’s also aligning efforts with other independent restaurant operators across the country, like Tom Colicchio, the celebrity chef and restaurateur who operates two steakhouses at MGM Resorts properties on the Strip and made national headlines this month with bleak predictions. “This is terrible. This is the end of the restaurant business as we know it,” he told The New York Times. The Trump administration is reportedly assembling a stimulus plan that would include assistance for travel, tourism and hospitality companies, and the president met with executives from national travel and restaurant companies on March 17, but independent restaurateurs in Las Vegas and across the country are afraid those benefits will be reserved for larger corporations and won’t trickle down to neighborhood eateries. The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states low-interest federal disaster loans that could help some restaurants affected by the pandemic, but Sisolak would have to apply for Nevada’s eligibility, and the narrow profit margins in the perpetually risky restaurant industry don’t leave a lot of room. It could be impossible for a reopened restaurant to pay back such a loan while trying to recover from a month of zero revenue. “There’s a domino effect. They say [the closure is for 30 days], but it might be more,” Connors said. “And these are really business months in our industry. A lot of restaurants get ahead for the year because they do so well in March, April and May.” Another local operator sent messages detailing how he was navigating the shutdown. He wrote: “Keeping the staff calm is my main goal. Many [employees] are the only breadwinners in the house, [and I’m] … trying to make sure they are inspired to do the right thing. “[It] feels like the days right after [September 11]. I have to remember that none of my staff went through that. And that no matter how bad things are, it will get better.” “We are getting people to pay attention at the highest levels, and we’ve started a Facebook page to connect with the community,” Blau said. “That’s what we need most. We’ve got to be a community working together, because it’s unprecedented, the catastrophic nature of this thing.”
n From left, servers Fatima Zaldana and Caity Many, and chef Todd Harrington put lids on takeout orders of cornbread March 19 at Honey Salt. (Wade Vandervort/Staff)
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VegasInc Notes Ten brokers from the Colliers International Las Vegas office joined the Colliers Everest Club, where they were honored for their success as top producers. The 2019 inductees included Chris Bentley, Dan Doherty, Jerry Doty, Chris Lane, Mike Mixer, Spencer Pinter, Brian Riffel, Paul Sweetland, Mike Stuart and Dean Willmore. Their 2019 revenue places them among the top 10% of brokers across America. PureStar, a provider of laundry services and linen management to the hospitality industry, received the 2020 TRSA Diversity Recognition Award, honoring the organization for its dedication and commitment to equality and a diverse workforce. The award acknowledges members’ efforts in attracting or acknowledging diverse talent, improving intergroup interaction in a multicultural workforce or otherwise promoting and fostering inclusivity to support employees. E&E Home Watch earned ac-
creditation from the National Home Watch Association. The NHWA was formed in 2009 to establish and maintain standards for absentee homeowner services throughout the United States and Canada. Home Watch, formerly Las Vegas Home Watchers, serves Clark County. Helix Electric completed work on the new WeWork at Town Square. The project, which started in June, consisted of standard electrical work throughout the two-story office space that totaled 43,000 square feet per floor. WeWork will provide office space and coworking space. Aristocrat received eight awards at the EKG Slot Awards, including Best Overall Supplier of Slot Content, Top Performing New Video Reel Core Game for Buffalo Gold Revolution, Top Performing New Premium Game for Buffalo Diamond, Top Performing New Cabinet – Core for MarsX, Top Performing New Cabinet – Premium for flame55,
Top Performing Core Video Reel Game for Buffalo Gold and Top Performing Proprietary Branded Game and Premium Game for Dragon Link - Happy & Prosperous. The EKG Slot Awards Show, produced by Eilers & Krejcik Gaming, recognizes excellence in slot game development. American Cancer Society named Comprehensive Cancer Centers its exclusive sun safety partner in Southern Nevada, providing branded sunscreen stations and/or packets at all 2020 American Cancer Society events in the region. In addition to this partnership, Comprehensive works with Clark County Parks and Recreation, Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada, Springs Preserve, Downtown Summerlin, Cowabunga Bay, the Cadence master-planned community, Las Vegas Aviators, Penta Building Group and others in community-minded skin safety efforts. Nigro Construction hired B&P Advertising, Media and Public Relations to handle its public relations and related needs in Southern Nevada. B&P will help the Las Vegas-based company promote, publicize and market its business and developments, ranging from office, retail and
medical buildings to local hotels. KPMG announced Rick Arpin as managing partner of its Las Vegas office. Arpin is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and market Arpin growth. Prior to KPMG, Arpin was with NRT Technology, where he served as senior vice president of its interactive division. Hutchison & Steffen welcomed Shelby Dahl as an associate attorney in its Las Vegas office. Dahl practices primarily in the areas of busiDahl ness law and commercial litigation, including contract disputes and intellectual property. Nevada State Bank presented its Open Door Award to a select group of individuals who exemplify the bank’s core values. Recipients included Megan Comfort, Peter Cox, Vivanie Naughton-McCully,
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horoscopes week of March 26 by rob brezsny ARIES (March 21-April 19): Your oracle comes from the poet Octavio Paz: “The path the ancestors cleared is overgrown, unused. The other path, smooth and broad, is crowded with travelers. It goes nowhere. There’s a third path: mine. Before me, no one. Behind me, no one. Alone, I find my way.” Just find a way to carry out its advice with meditative grace and effervescent calm. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): A century ago, fiery writer Maxim Gorky and politician Vladimir Lenin were listening to a Beethoven sonata. “I can’t listen to music too often,” Lenin said. “It affects your nerves, makes you want to say stupid, nice things.” But the fact is, music makes you smarter and nicer, and those will be key assets for you to cultivate in the coming weeks. So yes, do listen to a lot of music. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): By the time he was 55, author Thomas Hardy had written 18 novels and many poems. But during the last 32-plus years of his life, he never wrote another novel. According to one theory, it was because he was discouraged by the negative reviews he got for his last novel. It is most definitely not time to lose hope and faith. Don’t be like Hardy. Rededicate yourself to your passionate quests. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Theologian John Wesley (1703–1791) embodied the liberal values that Christ actually taught. He advocated for the abolition of slavery, prison reform, the ordination of women priests and a vegetarian diet. He gave away a lot of his money and administered many charities. Make him your role model for the coming weeks. Be inspired by his life as you express your care and compassion. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The neurotic but talented French novelist Marcel Proust observed, “Everything vital in the world comes from neurotics. They alone have founded religions and composed our masterpieces.” But you can generate creative breakthroughs in the coming weeks by being poised and composed—not extra neurotic. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Author Leon Edel wrote a five-volume biography of renowned author Henry James. He read 15,000 letters written by James. He came to have a profound familiarity with the great man. Now is an excellent time to deepen your understanding of people you care about, though there’s no need to get as obsessed as Edel.
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ACROSS 1 “Rabbit food” 6 Back-and-forth talk 12 Cold case solvers, often 20 Oven maker 21 Source of weather upheaval 22 This instant 23 MTV’s first Latina video jockey 25 “Don’t go anywhere” 26 Dresses up 27 Cubs’ and Eagles’ gp. 29 Mazda two-seater 30 Common conjunction 31 Social-climbing snob on Keeping Up Appearances 37 Gp. in the Arab League 40 Funny Conan 42 Blends to mush 43 35th president’s mother 46 Banjoist Fleck 47 Inkling 51 Carve — career 52 Post-Q string 53 The Sea, the Sea novelist of 1978 56 Highway jam 58 Adhesive rolls 60 German king called “the Great” 61 Verb suffix in London 62 When Hamlet’s soliloquy is recited 66 — New Guinea (island nation) 69 Li’l Abner’s mother 71 Friend of Lucy van Pelt and Patty 76 Beef up 77 Clout 79 Gold, in Peru
80 “You can’t — train” 83 Actress Dianne 84 Famed killer whale 86 Lost Souls novelist of 1992 90 Penpoint 93 Siberia locale 94 Chichi 95 Tehran locale 96 Vampiric TV housewife 100 Shorthand whiz, in brief 102 Poe’s “radiant maiden” 103 Cleveland-toRaleigh dir. 104 Aunt of Harry Potter 109 DJ’s platters 111 Level, grassy plain 112 Pub fixture 113 Ball-shaped blooms 117 Aim for 121 Hippies (and an alternate title for this puzzle) 125 Tidied up 126 Novelist Gay 127 Trashed stuff 128 Declared 129 Declared 130 Busybody DOWN 1 “Smooth Operator” singer 2 “Walk Like —” 3 Woodsy den 4 Actor Williams 5 Diary 6 God, in Latin 7 — -de-France 8 Actress Sheridan 9 Ignited 10 Last year before the first century 11 Busybody 12 HMO VIPs 13 Petty peeve
14 — Khan 15 Lymphoid organ in the neck 16 Moral code 17 Sort not to be trusted 18 Eggy cake 19 Elbow grease 24 Giant novelist Edna 28 Wolf-headed Egyptian god 31 Inkling 32 “— -haw!” 33 Common conjunction 34 Uno plus dos 35 Ship’s wheel 36 Romeo 37 Bit of expert advice 38 Writer — May Alcott 39 Your Best Life Now author Joel 41 ICU figures 44 Water, to Watteau 45 “Gadzooks!” 47 Dog collar attachment 48 Part of many an emoticon 49 Friendly introduction? 50 Sushi tuna 54 Keanu of the screen 55 Driving paths 57 Check-giving time at work 58 Fri. follows it 59 Arrid target 63 Film dancer Charisse 64 Wee kid 65 Ring victory, for short 66 Cooking vessels 67 Muhammad — 68 Guitar piece 70 Overly sweet 72 Suffix with journal 73 Celebrity tributes
74 Fighting forces 75 1983 Lionel Richie hit 78 Film holder 80 Health club 81 Blue Jays, on sports tickers 82 Decide 83 Triumph in the end 85 Keeps 87 Tube-shaped pasta 88 La — Tar Pits 89 Senator Paul 90 Big Apple’s city and state: Abbr. 91 “I’d say,” in a text message 92 Coarse sack material 97 Unwell 98 Spike of films 99 They may cry “Uncle!” 100 One napping noisily 101 Inserted plant shoots 104 Main course of action 105 Nobody — (mine alone) 106 Spanish bar appetizers 107 Link up 108 Messy impact sound 110 MIT business school name 113 Historical slave Scott 114 — facto 115 Countertenor 116 Filter slowly 118 Strep doc 119 Golf prop 120 Singular 122 Ending for Motor 123 Soggy 124 Suffix with journal
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): About 2,000 years ago, a Roman woman named Sulpicia wrote six short love poems that are still being analyzed and discussed by literary scholars today. In the next four weeks you, too, could generate a small burst of beauty that will still be appreciated 2,000 years from now. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): French poet Louis Aragon (1897–1982) was an influential novelist and a pioneer of surrealistic poetry. Much of his writing had a lyrical quality, and many of his poems were set to music. He also had a belligerent streak. Before the publication of one of his books, he announced that he would thrash any writer who dared to review it in print. For you, though, the coming weeks will be a favorable time to solicit feedback of all varieties, even the critical kind. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Tap into the transformative psychological power that’s available through monumental eruptions of pleasure and releases of tension. (P.S. Spiritual orgasms will be just as effective as physical orgasms.) Just be loving and responsible as you pursue your joyous climaxes, never manipulative or exploitative or insensitive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Ancient Greek orator Demosthenes was renowned for delivering powerful, charismatic speeches. He resorted to extreme measures to develop this skill. For example, he shaved half of his head. It made him ashamed to go out in public, forcing him to spend all his time indoors practicing his speeches. This is a good time to devote yourself to hard work in behalf of a beloved dream. But shaving half your head isn’t the best way to accomplish that. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You have a sacred duty to tell more of the truth than you have ever been able to tell before. As you dig deeper to discover more and more of what’s essential for you to understand and express, dedicate your efforts to the goal of gliding along with the most beautiful and interesting flow you can find. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Fifteen minutes before the Big Bang occurred, where was the matter that now constitutes your body? And what time was it 15 minutes before the Big Bang? In the immediate future, you’ll be wise to be as concrete and specific and pragmatic as you can possibly be.
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