Food + Beverage

FoodPopper Elevates Las Vegas Events with Interactive Culinary Experiences

Celebrity Chef Buddy V and Melanie Bash partnership delivers a flavorful blend of experiential fun to local celebrations Article by Paige Candee | Photography by Edison Graph Las Vegas residents and visitors alike now have a new reason to celebrate. FoodPopper ( foodpopper.com ), an innovative culinary experience co-founded by Leverage’s Melanie Bash and partnered with Buddy V’s Restaurants, is bringing interactive food activations to events across the city.   A Taste of Something Special ...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Happy Hour Round Up

Downtown Summerlin’s perfect spots to unwind with good friends, delicious bites, and refreshing drinks Article by Alexander Fraser | Photography by Courtesy of Downtown Summerlin There's nothing quite like a good happy hour to unwind after a long day or simply to get together with friends. The tradition of grabbing discounted drinks and delicious small bites provides the perfect backdrop for socializing, laughing, and enjoying good company. Whether you're celebrating the end of the workday...

September 2024

Life + Culture

Halloween Fever

A spooktacular boost for tourism and retail Article by Paige Candee As autumn arrives and jack-o'-lanterns light up porches, Halloween enthusiasm is reaching new heights. The spooky holiday has morphed from a simple night of trick-or-treating into a month-long celebration, driving both tourism and retail sales to record levels.   While many are getting their candy bowls ready and revisiting various Addams Family adaptations on television, there has been a significant increase in tourists...

September 2024

Food + Beverage

Pop Life Recipes

You are invited to a killer 80s house party, and it’s going to be delicious Article by Chef Alicia Shevetone | Photography by Jason Levkulich All right, Gen X! Take yourself back a few years to the flavors of your youth. The smells of the mall, food courts, the golden era of chain restaurants, and empty calories with no consequences. This should be a cookbook, right? Surprise! It is! I co-authored it with Tiffany, ‘80s pop icon, songwriter, and my beloved food mate. It’s called “Pop Life” and...

September 2024