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SPOTLIGHT ON: LUV-IT

505 E. Oakey Blvd., 384-6452

Luv-it, that wonderful, unassuming frozen custard stand that opened in 1973, is the perfect spot to find that cold and creamy dessert that is needed following lunch or dinner, or whenever there is an urge to satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy a Western Sundae (hot fudge, caramel and pecans) or Luv-it Special (strawberry and pecans). Luv-it differs from ice cream in both taste and texture. The custard is made fresh daily using only cream and eggs and comes in many flavors, some only available on certain days of the week. Always ask. It might be butter pecan, Rocky Road, cheesecake, almond chip, peach, lemon or banana nut. If you're a first-timer, don't let the one window service counter deter you. Start by ordering a vanilla cone to appreciate the taste and texture. Then move into a milkshake or sundae, such as hot fudge, marshmallow, black cherry, peach or strawberry. Special sundaes are Desert (hot fudge, marshmallow and pecans), Scotch Jimmie (butterscotch, sliced bananas and jimmies) and Tuti Fruti (peach, pineapple and peanuts). There are four Super Sundaes: Banana Luv (hot fudge and banana), banana split, Fruit Boat (peach, pineapple, cherry and banana) and Swiss brownie nut. Luv-it is open from 1 to 10 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, from 1 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and is closed on Sunday and Monday. -- Jack Bulavsky

Aloha Specialties Restaurant, 12 E. Ogden Ave., California Hotel 382-0338 Hawaiian Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Known for teriyaki. A teriyaki combo plate with an entree, salad and rice is $6.95.

Andre's French Restaurant, 401 Sixth St. 385-5016 French Monday-Saturday 6 p.m. to closing; closed Sunday $$$$ First Friday of each month features an art, wine and cheese tasting event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dover sole is a specialty.

Aurelio's, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 367-4992 American Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. $$ Chicago style favorites include signature pizza, Italian sandwiches. Buffet offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for $7.95.

Big Dogs Brewing Company, 4543 N. Rancho Drive 645-1404 American Sunday-Monday 24 hours $$ All-you-can-eat fried fish served Friday for $15.95. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Big Mama's Rib Shack, 2230 W. Bonanza Road 597-1616 Southern American barbecue, soul food Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m. $ All barbecue can be ordered as lunch or dinner entrees, as sandwiches, by the pound (sliced beef, ham, pork) or by the piece (chicken). Entrees come with assorted sides such as collard greens, fried okra, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, hush puppies, potato salad, black-eyed peas, grits and red beans. Other menu items include fried seafood (shrimp, oysters, catfish) dipped in a traditional corn meal batter, hot links, meat loaf, po' boys with lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, mustard and onions, chicken dumplings, fried pork chops and spicy jambalaya with smoked sausage, ham, beef, shrimp and chopped vegetables simmered with rice and Cajun spices. The house gumbo is shrimp, crab, smoked sausage, chicken, ham and beef in a Cajun/Creole roux (sauce) and served over rice. Blackened red fish is filet of red fish or red snapper seasoned with herbs and spices and blackened on a hot skillet. Other Deep South dishes are ox tails, ham hocks, pigs feet, neck bones and chitterlings. Desserts are sweet potato and pecan pies, peach cobbler and red velvet cake.

Bistro Divino, 241 W. Charleston Blvd.,

Holsum Design Center 362-8200

Hours: Monday through Saturday, lunch, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; dinner, 5 to 9 p.m. $ to $$ Thin-crust pizzas feature assorted toppings (sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, artichoke hearts and red onion), meats (fennel sausage, smoked Italian prosciutto and dried beef), and cheeses (mozzarella, Emmenthal Swiss, brie, gorgonzola and pecorino). Popular appetizers and salads are plates of sliced Italian meats, platters of mixed Italian cheeses, Caesar salad, and carpaccio, thinly sliced dried beef on arugula with parmesan and lemon vinaigrette. Sauces for your choice of pasta (penne, rigatoni, tagliatelle and spinach ravioli) are Norma (tomato basil, grilled eggplant, onion, garlic and smoked ricotta), Puttanesca (tomato basil, anchovies, black olive, capers, garlic and red chili pepper), and traditional Bolognese (tomato basil, ground beef and onion). Other menu items are paninis made with focaccia bread, freshly-sliced potatoes fried in canola oil, and grilled chicken breast. Desserts are Lucca, a calzone filled with chocolate hazelnut butter, sliced banana and French vanilla ice cream; panna cotta with mixed berries; and Strudel di Mele, butter pastry with apples, raisins, pine nuts and cinnamon topped with vanilla cream.

Chicago Hot Dogs, 1078 N. Rancho Drive 647-3647 American Every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. $ Chicago style hot dogs and favorites like Green River soda, Mary Ann and Gonnella breads, Carnation ice cream and Supreme-brand tamales.

Chicago Joe's, 820 S. Fourth St. 382-5637 Italian Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday $$ The Lite Bite, smaller portions of main dishes served before 6:30 p.m. for $9.95. Daily specials.

CiCi's Pizza, 2235 Cheyenne Ave. 633-5228 Italian Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $ 4.99, all-you-can-eat pizza, pasta, salad, and dessert buffet; 15 pizzas to select from, with toppings including pepperoni, beef, black olive, pineapple, jalapenos, anchovies, mushroom, ham, Italian sausage, and cheese. Several specialty pizzas are zesty veggie, spinach Alfredo, barbecue, buffalo chicken, ham and cheddar, and Mexican. Assorted pastas come with a choice of marinara or Alfredo sauce. Salad bar features a garden of fresh vegetables and dressings such as blue cheese, garlic Italian, and buttermilk or parmesan ranch. For dessert, choose from chocolate brownies, apple desserts, or gooey cinnamon rolls.

Cracked Egg, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-7981 American Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. $ Patio seating available. Sun City Special breakfast for patrons 55 and older. Coffee cake is a specialty.

Country Cafe, 3603 Las Vegas Boulevard North 644-4811 American Monday-Saturday 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. $ Lunch specials daily. Breakfast is served all day, every day. New, expanded dining room. For more, visit www.countrycafelv.com.

Duffer's Bar and Grill, 3415 E. Bonanza Road, Desert Pines Golf Club 388-4400 American Daily, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. $$ Breakfast entrees include three slices of Texas French toast, 8-ounce steak and eggs, four buttermilk pancakes with choice of ham, bacon or sausage, three-egg omelets served with cottage fries or hash browns, breakfast burrito and assorted bagels, danishes and muffins. Several large salads are Caesar with chicken, shrimp or steak, raspberry-walnut spinach, Mandarin chicken, shrimp Louie and chopped salad with salami, turkey, jack cheese, garbanzo beans, sun-dried tomatoes and green onions in mustard-herb vinaigrette. Popular sandwiches, served with a choice of homemade fries, potato salad or coleslaw, are smoked turkey, chicken Philly, turkey Reuben, California Club, roast beef and cheddar, Virginia-cured ham and swiss and lobster salad on a croissant. Larger entrees include beef or chicken stir-fry, 1/2-pound grilled hamburger, penne with fresh vegetables and chicken and angel hair with rosemary chicken breast.

El Sombrero Cafe, 807 S. Main St. 382-9234 Mexican Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. $ Combination plates, served throughout the day with beans and/or rice, include enchilada and taco, two tamales with red chili beef sauce, three tacos, chimichanga, chile relleno and enchilada, and guacamole tostada and enchilada. Lunch specials, priced from $6.50 to $7.50, are available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include chile relleno, tacos, enchiladas, tamales and burritos. À la carte burritos are shredded beef, bean and cheese, chicken and cheese, beef in red chili, and chili verde (dice pork with green chilis). Special dinners are Chili Colorado, carne asada (ranchero-style New York steak), beef fajitas and ranchero-style shrimp. Soups, such as menudo, albondigas and fideo (vermicelli with beef and vegetables), are served with flour or corn tortillas. Dessert is vanilla or chocolate ice cream and sopapillas. Breakfast begins at 11 a.m. with papas con huevos (fried potatoes, two eggs, choice of red chili beef or green chili pork), huevos rancheros and huevos con chorizo, three scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage.

Florida Café, 1401 Las Vegas Blvd. South 385-3013 American, Cuban Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Authentic Cuban food, such as eggs with white rice, sweet plantains and Cuban toast for breakfast. A variety of chicken, fish, pork and beef dishes, cooked in garlic, onion and peppers, are served for lunch and dinner. Featured items are the famous black bean soup topped with raw onions, the Cuban sandwich with roasted pulled pork, sliced ham, cheese, dill pickles and mustard on pressed Cuban bread, and bistec de palomilla (fried round steak marinated in lime juice and garlic).

Joe's Crab Shack, 1991 N. Rainbow Blvd. 646-3996 Seafood Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. $$ All crab orders (snow, king or dungeness) come with parsley potatoes and corn on the cob and can be ordered plain or with one of three flavors: garlic herb, barbecue or Chesapeake. Other featured entrees are citrus chicken, coconut shrimp, lobster and shrimp linguini, crawfish Etoufee, steak and Malibu shrimp, Buffalo chicken wrap, blackened Mahi sandwich, chicken club, fish and chips, Joe's Steampot and the mushroom Jack burger.

Joey's Only, 7450 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-4313 Seafood Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m. $ Tuesday all-you-can-eat fish. Thursday all-you-can-eat shrimp. Fish-n-chips are a specialty.

La Cabana, 526 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. 366-0039 Mexican Daily, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. $ Desayunos (breakfast) begins with huevos a la Mexicana, breakfast burrito, top sirloin with two eggs and choice of hash brown or beans, pancakes served with eggs and hash browns, breakfast sandwich (two eggs with ham, onion, tomatoes, peppers and Jack cheese) or huevos con chorizo. Along with 20 seafood entrees, including gulf shrimp in a spicy red sauce, pan-fried whole red snapper, seafood enchiladas and orange roughy stuffed with octopus and shrimp. Popular combination dishes are made with tacos, enchiladas, tamales, chile relleno, chile con carne, chimichangas and flautas. Other main dishes are pork strips with potatoes, beef ranchero and authentic mole poblano (chicken with dried chiles and spices).

La Palapa, 1515 N. Eastern Ave. 642-0699 Mexican Daily 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. $ Whole fried red snapper and catfish, lobster served with soup, rice and bread, tuna and crab salads, and sandwiches. The fish can be prepared with various sauces, including ranchera (tomato, onion, green pepper) or garlic butter. Nonseafood diners can find beef tamales, chicken or beef enchiladas.

Las Palmas Mariachi Restaurant, 953 E. Sahara Ave., Commercial Center

732-0010

Mexican

Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 a.m.

The extensive dinner menu begins with rolled beef taquitos, Mexican salad (steak or grilled chicken, lettuce, roasted tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, Mexican cheese and avocados), seafood platter for two with shrimp, octopus, abalone, crab and oysters, menudo (tripe spicy soup) and pozole, pork and hominy soup. There are assorted tacos, including Tacos Las Palmas, two tacos with steak or chicken sautéed with bacon, onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, melted Jack cheese and guacamole. Quesadillas are served with guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream, and enchiladas come with rice, beans and sour cream. Camarones ahogados is shrimp in lime juice with cucumber, onions, avocado, tomato, orange and cilantro. Enjoy this item with a cold beer. The menu also has chimichangas, chiles rellenos, tamales, grilled steaks and fajitas. Lunches start at $5.99, and breakfast features huevos rancheros and huevos a la Mexicana (scrambled eggs, chopped tomatoes, onions, cilantro and jalapeños). Popular desserts are flan, churros and arroz con leche (rice pudding).

L&L Barbecue, 7891 W. Tropical Parkway 792-9898 Hawaiian Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. $ Poke, a marinated fish, offered Saturdays for $3.50. Mochiko chicken available every day for $7.50. Daily specials.

Makino's Seafood and Sushi Buffet, 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Premium Outlets 474-7500 Sushi Every day 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner $$$ Rainbow roll and California roll are specialties.

Marie Callender's, 3081 N. Rainbow Blvd. 655-8200 American Daily, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Classic entrees that have stood the test of time are roasted turkey dinner with apple-sage dressing, ground chuck meatloaf with onions, green peppers and carrots, chicken or turkey pot pie, and artichoke and mushroom chicken. Pies include Dutch apple, peach, razzleberry, chocolate satin and coconut cream.

Market Grille, 7920 W. Tropical Parkway, Suite 170 396-0070 American Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Lunch specials include the chicken skewer with rice for $5.50, pomegranate chicken for $6, or chicken gyro for $6.50. Aphrodite's cheesecake, which has a layer of baklava, is a popular item.

Mark Rich's New York Pizza and Pasta, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway 645-3337 Italian Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ White pizza, with ricotta, spinach and mozzarella, is a specialty. Wide range of pasta dishes offered. Daily lunch specials before 4 p.m.

Memphis Championship Barbecue, 4379 Las Vegas Blvd. North 644-0000 American Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. $$ Chef Mike Mills's Magic Dust, a combination of 18 spices, goes on beef, pork or fish. Side dishes include deep fried dill pickles.

Montana Meat Company, 6371 Centennial Center Blvd. 396-7615 Steakhouse Every day 24 hours $$$ Complimentary muffins served with breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Steak and lobster dinner starts at $35.95. During Midnight Munchies, select items are half price from midnight to 8 a.m.

Pad Thai Restaurant, 850 S. Rancho Drive 870-2899 Thai, Chinese Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday $ Featured entrees are ground mint chicken, curry chicken, beef or pork with Thai red curry paste, zucchini, bamboo shoots and bell pepper, deep-fried chicken breast sautéed in chili, garlic and cabbage, shrimp in lobster sauce, Mongolian beef, garlic squid and Gulf of Siam, which is catfish, scallops, shrimp, green shell mussels and squid sautéed with tasty chili paste. There are many rice, noodle and vegetarian dishes starring the house pad Thai (rice noodles sautéed with tofu, egg, green onions, bean sprouts and ground peanut), chow mein, eggplant Szechwan, pineapple fried rice and Thai fried rice (chicken, beef or pork stir-fried with tomato, cucumber, green onions and egg).

PT's Gold, 2135 E. Centennial Parkway 399-1856 American Every day 24 hours $ Thirteen wing flavors include Thai spice, barbecue, chile lime, Jamaican jerk and Not cho' wings. Bar is fully stocked with draft beers for $3.25 to $4.25 a pint.

Pullman Grille, Main Street Station, 200 N. Main St. 387-1896 American Friday through Sunday, 5 to 10 p.m. $$ to $$$ Steaks include broiled rib-eye, filet mignon, petite filet, New York strip and prime rib. There also are a variety of chicken entrees, king crab legs and the popular seafood stir-fry, consisting of shrimp, scallops and lobster in a light black bean sauce with saffron rice. All entrees come with choice of salad, soup and potatoes (lyonnaise, rosemary, baked or mashed), and diners have a selection of steak sauces. Featured desserts are chocolate cake, New York cheesecake, ice creams, key lime pie and crème brûlée.

Roadrunner Saloon, 5990 Centennial Center Blvd. 309-6015 American Every day 24 hours $$ BBQ Cedar Plank Roasted Salmon, served with chile-cheese grits and roasted corn succotash, is $16.50. Dr. Pepper Marinated Steak Tacos, served with mustard butter, rice and beans, is $13.50. Oven-baked macaroni and cheese is $4.

Roberta's Steakhouse El Cortez, 600 E. Fremont St. 385-5200 Steakhouse Daily, 4 to 10 p.m. $$ to $$$ Featured entrees include the award-winning 20-ounce porterhouse cut from the short loin, roast prime rib, New York steak with onion rings, herb-crusted lamb chops, Australian lobster tails, fresh Pacific halibut, shrimp scampi, rack of barbecued baby back ribs, Alaskan king crab legs and chicken marsala. Many of these entrees can be made into combination plates. All come with a choice of rice, baked potato or steak fries. Beginning in mid-May, fresh Idaho trout will be flown in for $14.95 every Friday and Saturday.

Rookies Bar & Grill, 3227 Civic Center Drive 399-3297 American Every day 24 hours $ Prime rib available for $4.99 24 hours per day. There is also a $1.99 finger food menu.

Salt Lick Bar B-Q, Santa Fe Station, 4949 N. Rancho Drive 658-4900 Barbecue Monday-Thursday 4-10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Ribs, brisket and sausage served with Salt Lick's own barbecue sauce; choice of sides including potato salad made with barbecue sauce, unique coleslaw, baked beans and smoked macaroni and cheese. Desserts include peach or berry cobbler.

Second Street Grill, Fremont Hotel, 200 Fremont St. 385-3232 American with Pacific Rim influence Sunday, Monday and Thursday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 6 to 11 p.m. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. $$ to $$$ Appetizers include sashimi, grilled and chilled black tiger shrimp, grilled eggplant and roasted peppers with goat cheese, pan-fried crab cakes with tomato salsa, beef lettuce wraps, and mushroom and asparagus risotto with shrimp. There are soups and salads, with the most popular being the avocado and grapefruit salad with walnuts and gorgonzola cheese. Featured entrees are grilled Mongolian rack of lamb, roasted duck with blackberry glaze, blackened ahi, parmesan-crusted salmon, wok-fried whole Thai snapper, Mongolian hot pot (assorted seafood in a red curry and lemon grass fish broth), veal T-bone, and an 18-ounce bone-in rib-eye. All entrees come with stir-fry, pesto mashed potatoes or pasta. Ask about the Maui onions. Popular desserts are macadamia nut cheesecake, apricot and plum Napoleon, and assorted sorbets (mango, passion fruit, strawberry).

Slims Sub Shop, Lone Mountain Shopping Center, 10049 W, Cheyenne Ave., Suite 145 579-9800 Subs Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $ Amy's Avocado Addition (fresh sliced avocado, ripe red tomato, lettuce and bacon on pumpernickel bread); Ginger's Gourmet (rare National brand roast beef, red onions and cheddar cheese served with special sauce on a sub sandwich); and Lily's Love (turkey breast and avocado slices, served on rye bread with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and mayonnaise). Sandwiches are $4.99 for a six-inch and $6.99 for a 12-inch

Sourdough Cafe, Arizona Charlie's Boulder 4575 Boulder Highway 951-9000 American Every day 24 hours $ Steak and eggs or ham and eggs available for $3.29 for A.C.E. Rewards Club members. Great American Special for A.C.E. Rewards Club members changes weekly.

Springs Cafe, Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd. 822-8713 American Daily, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $ Salads include organic green with English cucumbers, tomatoes and sweet carrots, and a rotisserie free-range chicken Cobb with chopped egg, smoked bacon, avocado and crumbled Maytag blue cheese. Pizzas are four-cheese (mozzarella, fontina, goat and parmesan), classic pepperoni and spicy Oregon pink shrimp. Other entrees are the Chinois Chinese chicken salad, rigatoni Bolognese, 8-ounce prime grilled cheeseburger, chicken panini, "wild-caught" barbecue salmon BLT, and barbecued pulled pork and crispy onions on a toasted panini roll.

Sunrise Pizza, 4324 W. Craig Road 656-5110 American, Italian Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday 10 a.m. to midnight; Saturday 7 a.m. to midnight; Sunday 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$ Breakfast, lunch and dinner menu items include scrambled delight, salads and pasta dishes, Philly cheese steak and 19 varieties of pizza.

Surf City Bar & Grill, 1435 W. Craig Road 633-4234 American Every day 24 hours $$ Player's Lunch offered to anyone who spends $20 on gaming. Tacos cost $1 after 8 p.m.

Sushi Bar at Sage, 4408 N. Rancho Drive 658-8116 Sushi Sunday-Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Creamy mermaid, shrimp and cream cheese fried in wonton skin, is a popular dish. Daily lunch special includes assorted sushi and soup for $8.95. Sage also sells sake and imported Japanese beers.

Sushi Twister, 5566 Boulder Highway 433-8892 Sushi Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday noon to 11 p.m. $ Dinner combinations include main dish, soup, salad and rice for $7.35. Beef teriyaki is a popular item.

Thai Basil Asian Diner, 2696 West Ann Road 656-8823 Asian Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. $$ Lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there are daily dinner specials.

Torta Cabana, 4800 E. Bonanza Road 459-3216 Mexican Every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. $ Wide variety of sandwiches on large rolls. Authentic Mexican fare includes tongue sandwiches, goat tacos, and fruit punch and lemon-line Jarritos soda.

The Bistro, 2 Kyle Canyon Road, The Hotel on Mt. Charleston 872-5500 American Every day 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. $ Hot chocolate is a specialty. Lunch menu includes hot dogs, pizza and more.

Triple George Grill, 201 3rd St. 384-2761 American Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday. $$$ House specialties include the filet Oscar (crab cakes and asparagus atop filet mignon); beef short ribs prepared osso bucco style; porcini mushroom-crusted bone-in rib-eye; pistachio-crusted lamb chop; shrimp George (shrimp stuffed with crab meat, breaded and baked and served with lemon butter sauce); and shrimp and scallop pasta.

Uncle Angelo's Pizza Joint, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd., Jerry's Nugget 633-6153 Italian Every day 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$ Every entree includes soup or salad and Italian bread and oil. Everything is made to order. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Viareggio Ristorante, 7121 S. Craig Road 839-3333 Italian Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. $$$ Lunch specials include main dish plus soup or salad for $8.99. Daily specials as well.

Aloha Specialties Restaurant, 12 E. Ogden Ave., California Hotel 382-0338 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Known for teriyaki. A teriyaki combo plate with an entree, salad and rice is $6.95.

Andre's French Restaurant, 401 Sixth St. 385-5016 Hours: Monday-Saturday 6 p.m. to closing; closed Sunday First Friday of each month features an art, wine and cheese tasting event from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dover sole is a specialty.

Aurelio's, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 367-4992 Hours: Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. Chicago style favorites include signature pizza, Italian sandwiches. Buffet offered 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays for $7.95.

Bob Taylor's Ranch House, 6250 Rio Vista St. 645-1399 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Tuesdays all-you-can-eat rib night. Daily soup of the day. Prime rib is specialty.

Cannery Row Buffet, 2121 E. Craig Road Cannery 507-5700 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Thursday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 4 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seafood night on Thursdays from 4 to 9 p.m. for $17.99. Champagne brunches on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $9.99.

Change Alley Old London Coffee House, 3350 Novat Street, Suite 105 734-9100 Hours: Monday-Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free wireless Internet access. Specialty coffees, sandwiches and desserts.

Charcoal Room, 4949 N. Rancho Drive Santa Fe Station 515-4385 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5 to 11 p.m. Daily specials include steak and seafood combinations for $38-$42.

Chicago Hot Dogs, 1078 N. Rancho Drive 647-3647 Hours: Every day 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Chicago style hot dogs and favorites like Green River soda, Mary Ann and Gonnella breads, Carnation ice cream and Supreme-brand tamales.

Chicago Joe's, 820 S. Fourth St. 382-5637 Hours:Monday-Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturdays 5 to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday The Lite Bite, smaller portions of main dishes served before 6:30 p.m. for $9.95. Daily specials.

Cracked Egg, 7660 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-7981 Hours: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Patio seating available. Sun City special breakfast for patrons 55 and older. Coffee cake is a specialty.

Draft House Barn, 4543 N. Rancho Drive 645-1404 Hours: Sunday-Monday 24 hours All-you-can-eat prime rib dinner offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday for $17.95. All-you-can-eat fried fish served Friday for $15.95. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

El Sombrero Cafe, 807 S. Main St. 382-9234 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; closed Sunday Daily lunch and dinner specials. Green chilis are a specialty.

Grill on Charleston, 241 W. Charleston Boulevard 380-1110 American Monday-Wednesday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 to 5 p.m.; closed Sunday $$ New Jersey style food from scratch; Gourmet burgers are specialty. Daily specials.

Hammerheads Bar and Grill East, 3310 S. Nellis Blvd. 435-3282 Hours: Every day 24 hours Monday night specials during football season. $1 hot dogs, $1 nachos and two-for-$1 tacos available. Angus burger is a specialty.

Joey's Only, 7450 W. Cheyenne Ave. 395-4313 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday all-you-can-eat fish. Thursday all-you-can-eat shrimp. Fish-n-chips are a specialty.

L&L Barbecue, 7891 W. Tropical Parkway 792-9898 Hours: Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Poke, a marinated fish, offered Saturdays for $3.50. Mochiko chicken available every day for $7.50. Daily specials.

Makino's Seafood and Sushi Buffet, 875 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas Premium Outlets 474-7500 Hours: Every day 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., lunch; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., dinner Rainbow roll and California roll are specialties.

Memphis Championship Barbecue, 4379 Las Vegas Blvd. North 644-0000 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Chef Mike Mills' Magic Dust, a combination of 18 spices, goes on beef, pork or fish. Side dishes include deep fried dill pickles.

Mike's Restaurant, 6191 Centennial Center Blvd. 316-4537 Hours: Sunday-Monday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Known for hot Italian sub sandwiches. Happy hour is every day from 4 p.m. to close.

Montesano's Italian Deli, 4835 W. Craig Road 656-3708 Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; closed Sunday Two large pizzas for $19.95. Frequent diner cards offer rewards. Pasta primavera is a popular item.

La Palapa, 1515 N. Eastern Ave. 642-0699 Hours: Every day 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mexican menu with an emphasis on seafood. Appetizers and meals feature crab, octopus, shrimp and clams. Extensive breakfast menu includes machaca con huevo and huevos con chorizo.

Roadrunner Saloon, 5990 Centennial Center Blvd. 309-6015 Hours: Every day 24 hours BBQ cedar plank roasted salmon, served with chile-cheese grits and roasted corn succotash, is $16.50. Dr. Pepper marinated steak tacos, served with mustard butter, rice and beans, is $13.50. Oven-baked macaroni and cheese is $4.

Rookies Bar & Grill, 3227 Civic Center Drive 399-3297 Hours: Every day 24 hours Prime rib available for $4.99 24 hours per day. There is also a $1.99 finger food menu.

Surf City Bar & Grill, 1435 W. Craig Road 633-4234 Hours: Every day 24 hours Player's lunch offered to anyone who spends $20 on gaming. Tacos cost $1 after 8 p.m.

Sushi Bar at Sage, 4408 N. Rancho Drive 658-8116 Hours:Sunday-Monday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Creamy mermaid, shrimp and cream cheese fried in wonton skin, is a popular dish. Daily lunch special includes sushi and soup for $8.95. Sage also sells sake and Japanese beers.

Thai Basil Asian Diner, 2696 West Ann Road 656-8823 Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Lunch specials offered from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and there are daily dinner specials.

Torta Cabana, 4800 E. Bonanza Road 459-3216 Hours: Every day 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wide variety of sandwiches on large rolls. Authentic Mexican fare includes tongue sandwiches, goat tacos, and fruit punch and lemon-lime Jarritos soda.

Triple George Grill, 201 3rd St. 384-2761 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 5 to 11 p.m.; Saturday 5 to 11 p.m.; closed Sunday All you can eat pasta on Mondays, $15.95. Extensive wine list. Happy hour, Monday-Friday 4-6 p.m. features live music, appetizers.

Uncle Angelo's Pizza Joint, 1821 Las Vegas Blvd., Jerry's Nugget 633-6153 Hours: Every day 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Every entree includes soup or salad and Italian bread and oil. Everything is made to order. Daily lunch and dinner specials.

Viareggio Ristorante, 7121 S. Craig Road 839-3333 Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday-Sunday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lunch specials include main dish plus soup or salad for $8.99. Daily specials as well.