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DOWNTOWN — Pawn Plaza, the container park shopping center next to Gold & Silver Pawn Shop of Pawn Stars fame, brings in a New Mexican restaurant with dishes that start at $2.50. Ktrina Mexican Grill opens on July 17 with tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and nachos. Asada fries, a Mexican salad, and bowls join botanas such as Sabritas locas; mangonada, a mango drink with chamoy and spicy tajín; ron loco with chicarron; sandia loca watermelon; and eloté. Diners can order churros and homemade flan as well as Mexican drinks such as horchata and Mexican Coke. The restaurant is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. [EaterWire]
WESTSIDE — Crazy Horse 3 Gentlemen’s Club now accepts bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network for customers to purchase VIP bottle packages via the club’s website. Soon the club will also take cryptocurrency for admission, food, cocktails, retail, and dance dollars for lap dances and entertainer tipping. [EaterWire]
ELLIS ISLAND — The Nevada Craft Brewer’s Association holds its first 2021 beer festival, Nevada Beer Bash, on Saturday, August 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Front Yard. Featured breweries include Able Baker Brewing; Banger Brewing; Brasserie Saint James; Big Dog’s Brewing Co.; The Brewer’s Cabinet; CraftHaus Brewery; Ellis Island; Great Basin Brewing Company; HUDL Brewing Company; IMBĪB Custom Brews; Lovelady Brewing Co.; Pigeon Head Brewery; Shoe Tree Brewing; and many more, serving signature brews, collaborations, rare releases, and one-off craft pours. Brew lovers can get VIP tickets for $80 for an hour of early access, five portions of food pairings by The Front Yard, a welcome cocktail, and a swag bag with brewery merchandise and discounts at NCBA member breweries. General admission brings three hours of unlimited tastings for $50. To purchase tickets, head online. [EaterWire]
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