Could it Really Be Dead?

Could Sweet Water really be dead?  Or has it, like the Phoenix of legend, been reborn anew from the ashes of its own making?

After the excoriation I gave it last June, Sweet Water Prime Seafood Restaurant seemed to thrive anyway, much to my annoyance and chagrin. Even with other lukewarm reviews in its wake, it just seemed to flourish – the parking lot always seemed to be full!

However, there’s some news! Someone told me a couple of weeks ago that Sweet Water, late of 9460 S. Eastern Ave. in Henderson, had closed. Really?!? I sort of tried to hide my glee.

For those of you who are scratching your head at my delight over the closure of a Las Vegas restaurant, all you have to do is to read my review. The food was okay (quite tasty, actually), but the portions were small, the service was hideous, and the attitude of the manager/owner was detestable. As a result of the poor service, my dining companions and I were late for the plans we had made for the evening. Let me rephrase that - the plans had to be scrapped altogether because we had such horribly slow service.
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Unique Wine Dinner

Wine Dinner Special!

Six Tables Restaurant of Las Vegas and Cruise Holidays of Summerlin are offering a special wine dinner on Monday, September 8 at 7 pm. In the six-course prix fixe single sitting dinner, wine will be paired with each course. In addition to the beautifully prepared dinner, Cruise Holidays of Summerlin will be providing information on wine cruises and tours. Price: only $125/person.
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Travels for Wine Lovers!!

We are exploring wineries near and far with wine tours and cruises!

The collaboration of Vegas Wineaux and Cruise Holidays of Summerlin is turning out to be a lot of fun! There are upcoming land excursions, trips and cruises that are sure to spark your interest. Here is the list of the first of many wine cruises and trips to come.

Contact Cruise Holidays of Summerlin at (702) 982-0268, or email Robert for more detailed information, including dates and additional features.

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Spotlight on John Curtas

Technically, this interview should appear on MirePoix Vegas, but I just had to present it here because John is a Wineaux as well as a Foodie. So here we go!

If you’ve ever seen John Curtas on Channel 8 or listened to him on KNPR radio, you already know that he’s a high-energy, dynamic, and animated person. I can tell you from my brief, in-person experience that this is not an act. What you see on TV is exactly what you get in person! He and his long-suffering lovely girlfriend, Alexandra, met me at Starbucks and the hour or so that we spent there flew by in camaraderie, laughter, and fun.

He’s a very fit 5’ 9”-ish. He has dark eyes that are always flashing from idea to idea, and a very direct manner is both disconcerting and engaging. His face is a readerboard, and there is absolutely no artifice or pretense about him. I never once stopped smiling.

We exchanged food stories, horror stories (all about food), our favorite places to eat, wines to try, and just talked about “stuff” in general. I was surprised to find out that he hadn’t really been interviewed by anyone before, so I decided to do it, presenting him with a few questions that I felt that his fans would appreciate.

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AAAV Event - Wine with Soul

People, like grapes, come in all colors. And like grapes, can sometimes be surprising with their personalities, characteristics, and the way that other people perceive them. I wasn’t surprised that people weren’t aware that there are several African-American winemakers in California.

I was surprised at the rich history of these winemakers in the United States. I was also surprised to learn that with the thousands of wineries scattered across the US, less than a dozen are owned by African Americans.

It was quite the event. The tasting was hosted by Brenda Knight, the promoter and marketer for the Association of African-American Vintners (AAAV), and she made sure that it was a lively interchange of information and fun. She knows the winemakers personally, and has been involved with the organization since February of this year.

The beautiful Caylix Jazz Club located at 4760 W. Sahara at Decatur was the setting for the event. The venue was ideal, with a large, lovely gathering room that was spacious enough for all of the people who attended. There was a great cross-section of wine-knowledgeable folks - those who wanted to learn about the winemakers, those who wanted to learn about wine, and those who wanted to learn everything!

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