Bold chefs across the valley are trying to teach locals about a different and more authentic type of pizza.

When Brad Otten opened Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana in late 2005, his was sort of a lone voice in the wilderness. Sure, there were plenty of pizzerias in Las Vegas, but Otten’s was the only one that clung to the traditions of pizzaolos in Naples, Italy, the birthplace of the pizza.

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Critic: former upscale restaurant owner going back to his roots and doing it well.

I should have known that something as ostensibly simple as garlic knots wouldn't be so simple if it came out of Giovanni Mauro's kitchen.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe will be opening a new location in North Las Vegas and is holding a contest exclusively for North Las Vegas schools.

Starting on opening day, which is December 17, through December 21, the North Las Vegas school with the most students to visit the new location at Craig Road and Commerce Street during that first week will get a $500 cash donation from the cafe. All students have to do is let the cashier know their school, when placing an order.

There will also be specials for everyone on opening day, including 99-cent smoothies all day through 11 p.m.