Hi, everyone, it is that time of the year again and I am simply thrilled to be back and covering for our irreplaceable dear friend, Robin Leach; whom I miss so much. I must say, my work has been taken the best of me lately, and I will definitely correct this flaw as soon as he gets back! It is with most respect and gratitude I sit here in my home office now to exchange few thoughts with you. Las Vegans, friends, family and customers who have become a vital part of my life for these last 10½ years. It is hard to believe how fast it has passed!

I am happily back home since February 2016 — after a two-year venture in Miami, Florida. Also, I survived a business accident last August when a sports utility vehicle crashed inside my restaurant’s dining room. It shut us down for 10 weeks and with your support and loyalty we’ve got back to life and we are here to stay! I am delighted to watch our Las Vegas culinary scene, it has been a pleasure to see that it is hotter than ever around our town. Precious local pearls, such as Andre’s Bistro & Bar and Boteco, keep coming up as great options — keeping the good food under our reach, even when we chose to stay off the Strip. It is refreshing to see the constant innovation of cuisines and palate indulgences not to far away from our doorsteps.