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For the health conscious eater, the vegan, the organic or holistic practitioner, the elixir of life may very well exist at Elixir Café & Lounge (9550 S. Eastern Ave., #180). A unique destination for healthy eats and treats, Elixir offers a medley of options made from organic ingredients and products from local farmers as much as possible. The menu is simple, yet with an international flare, featuring three soup options daily as well as salads, sandwiches, hamburgers and some vegan selections. Feel good about organic desserts, such as cakes, flan, fresh fruit smoothies and frozen yogurt. Relax and rejoice with bulk herbs for sale, custom blended teas, detox tea, boba drinks, coffee, espresso and organic sodas. Live entertainment in the evenings and on weekends make Elixir an overall rejuvenating experience. Call 565-CAFÉ (2233) for info.
Decadent affairs call for decadent sweets, and there are few so sinful and fun as those found at Caked Las Vegas (9770 S. Maryland Pkwy., #1). The premier boutique bakery is bringing celebratory desserts back to the basics, using no hydrogenated oils or fats, just pure cream and butter. Specializing in wedding, birthday, special occasion and sculpted cakes as well as cupcakes, cookies and other treats, Caked hand crafted desserts are made from scratch with sweet butter cream, pure Tahitian vanilla beans, all natural citrus zests, fresh carrots and bananas, ripe strawberries, bittersweet and Swiss chocolate. Flavors are as various as the designs, with marble, carrot, vanilla, espresso, lemon poppyseed and other flavors filled with vanilla pastry cream, chocolate mousse, fruit mousse and coconut cream, among others. Call 834-3582 and get caked today! C
Those who put ketchup on hot dogs need not apply at Hot Dog Heaven (9770 S. Maryland Pkwy.). They’ve got a different way of doing things; some might even say better. It depends how you like your dogs. Hot Dog Heaven likes ‘em Chicago style. Perfection is the standard and they’ve got something for everyone. Topping the menu is the Chicago classic–a Vienna All Beef Hot Dog with mustard, relish, onions, tomatoes, pickles & hot peppers piled high on a steamed poppy seed bun. Or a robust Maxwell Street style Polish sausage topped with mustard and lots of grilled onions. You can also sink your teeth into chili dogs and fries, Italian beef or sausage sandwiches and more. Join the Hot Dog Heaven family! They’ve saved you a seat. Call 260-4400 for info. C
One thing you can practically guarantee, you’ve never experienced something quite like Bachi Burger (470 E. Windmill Ln., #100). From truffle parmesan fries and fresh gourmet salads to steamed bun “sandwiches”, Bachi is in a class all by itself with neighborhood-friendly prices. Accompaniments like sodas made in-house, Asian style iced teas and sophisticated desserts like Macadamia Nut Toffee Cake add sparkle to the menu, but top-billing goes to the Asian-inspired BBQ burgers. Sometimes made from Angus or American Wagyu beef, other times concoctions of mushrooms, crab, shrimp and pork, these burgers are often combined with a variety of spices from ginger to chili paste to create knock-out flavors you’ll only find at Bachi. It just might be the real mmm, mmm good. Call 242-2244 or email www.bachiburger.com for info. C
There’s a new late night dining spot in town, and no, it’s not a tourist trap on the Strip. Match Fusion Restaurant (1263 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd.) caters to Vegas locals who work anything but a nine-to-five shift. Open from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Mon.-Sat. and until midnight on Sunday, Match is a destination suitable for family dining, late night cocktails and celebrations alike. Their exclusive, affordable cuisine is envisioned by chef Chen-yu “Randy” Liu and includes ethnic tastes from Spain, Russia, Korea and Hawaii, among others. Unique in more ways than a diverse menu, each table is outfitted with its own barbeque for a twist on usual dining. Also offering a full bar, fully-equipped karaoke rooms and private party rooms, Match Restaurant is a hit well into the wee hours of the morning. Call 629-4444 for info. C
In the mood for some down home American cuisine? Make a day of it at New Day Café Family Restaurant (9890 S. Maryland Pkwy.) in the Smith’s shopping center on Silverado Ranch and Maryland. Featuring an assortment of omelets, fluffy pancakes and waffles and healthy choices like the Tommy B. veggie egg white omelet, New Day is a breakfast lover’s delight. Afternoon appetites can indulge in hot and cold sandwiches like the Chicken Avocado Melt, Tuna Manhattan or BLT, as well as juicy burgers. Enjoy a cup of “Lavazza” coffee or try a latte as the perfect accompaniment to your meal. New Day Cafe is family owned and operated by Theresa Luna and her husband Chef Arturo Luna, who has more than 30 years experience in preparing American fare. Open daily. Call 361-2232 or visit www.newdaycafelv.com for details.
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