Keller's Finesse Is Out; Nevada Restaurant Assn. Winners

VENETIAN — The fourth issue of chef Thomas Keller's Finesse Magazine is now available for download. Focused on garden-related issues from sustainability to the viability of modern farming, this fourth issue features the perspectives of French Laundry culinary gardener Tucker Taylor alongside colleagues and industry luminaries alike, including restaurant Noma's René Redzepi and The Chef's Garden founder Farmer Lee Jones. Head to the iTunes App Store or Google Play by clicking www.finessemagazine.com. Cost is $1.99. [EaterWire]

LAS VEGAS — The Nevada Restaurant Association announced the recipients of the Culinary Excellence Awards. Ray Srp of Savile Row was awarded Bartender of the Year, Risa Apeles of Hash House A Go Go was named Restaurant Employee of the Year, Linda Gonzales of Harney & Sons Fine Teas was awarded Restaurant Allied of the Year, Megan Romano of Chocolate & Spice Bakery was awarded Pastry Chef of the Year, Olivier Dubreuil of the Venetian and Palazzo was named Culinarian of the Year, and Michael Jasilewicz of Titan Brands was named Restaurateur of the Year. [EaterWire]

TREASURE ISLAND — Señor Frog's will offer complimentary Ambhar Platinum tequila shot to every runner with a race badge from the Rock N' Roll Marathon. [EaterWire]

LAS VEGAS — Customers who purchase $30 in Chipotle gift cards between now and Dec. 31 can redeem the receipt from their gift card purchase for a free burrito, bowl, order of tacos or salad if they bring their original receipt back before Jan. 31, 2013. [EaterWire]
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