Mike Minor Dubbed a Top Talent; Naked City Pop-Up

MANDALAY BAY — Executive chef Mike Minor of Border Grill was honored as one of the country's top culinary talents in the inaugural edition of Best Chefs America. The first-ever peer review guide of U.S. chefs, who were chosen after extensive interviews between their fellow chefs and Best Chefs America analysts, is a 386-page coffee table book that will be released on March 1. [EaterWire]

HENDERSON — Naked City Pizza plans to take over chef Chris Herrin's Meat & 3 on Jan. 28 with a pop-up dinner with a five- to six-item menu. The menu will be released Friday. [EaterWire]

BELLAGIO — Hyde kicks off Vino Thursdays tonight with tastings of wine from 7 to 9 p.m. Small bites from Circo are also on the menu until 9 p.m. The event blends into Live Music Thursdays afterward. Skeleton Malbec, Luc Belaire France Rose and selections from Martin Ray Winery of California and Spanish winemaker Martín Códax debut tonight. Match.com will be on hand with "300 of Vegas' sexiest singles." A performance by American Idol contestant and acoustic guitarist Mahi Crabbe will follow. [EaterWire]
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