Highly regarded Solamente Pizza has recently opened its brand new location at 8390 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 130, in close proximity to South Durango Drive. This comes after a significant event last summer when the shared Town Square space had to be closed due to a scandal involving several Uber Eats pages impersonating Solamente and other renowned Las Vegas restaurants, with orders being fulfilled through unassociated kitchens.

Expanded Pizzeria with Exceptional Pies

The new Solamente location is notably larger than the previous pizzeria. It provides ample space to send out its highly praised pies. These pies are crafted from dough that is fermented for days, resulting in a crust that achieves the perfect balance of softness, crispness, and chew. The airy bubbled blistered cornice adds to the overall appeal.The modern Neapolitan pies come in various styles, including classic Margherita, a Spicy Special with pepperoni, Calabrian chilis, mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and hot honey. There's also an A.P.B. with prosciutto di Parma, arugula, mozzarella, burrata, and Pecorino Romano. Additionally, there are options like a Mushroom Arugula and a pizza take on cacio e pepe.Ethan Spiezer, who works full-time as a special education teacher, founded Solamente from the old Vegas Test Kitchen downtown. When the Test Kitchen closed in June 2023, Spiezer moved the pizzeria to the Town Square digs it shared with a vegan spot. Now, he and Solamente have their own pizzeria. For more information, visit solamentepizza.com.

Blau + Associates and Their Successes

Elizabeth Blau and chef Kim Canteenwalla, the principals of Blau + Associates restaurant development company and owners of Honey Salt, have been receiving great acclaim in Texas. The Crown Block restaurant they helped create atop the Reunion Tower recently received a Michelin-Recommended rating in the guide's inaugural Texas edition. Blau and Canteenwalla are also operating partners in Buddy V's Ristorante at The Venetian.

Vegas-Based Miracle Flights' Wine Flights

From 5 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, Vegas-based Miracle Flights, which provides free air transportation to youths in need of medical care, will present its inaugural Wine Flights. This is a holiday wine walk in Downtown Summerlin that aims to benefit Miracle Flight programs. The event features seven tasting stations offering a variety of sparkling, red, and white pours. People can make donations through QR codes on illuminated displays. Tickets cost $50 and can be purchased from miracleflights.org. Check-in is at Santa Chalet in front of Macy's.

Catholic Charities' Thanksgiving Donations

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays until November 27, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is accepting donations of frozen turkeys and nonperishable dinner fixings such as boxed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce, and canned yams. These donations will be distributed to those in need on Thanksgiving. For volunteer and giving opportunities, visit catholiccharities.com.

Area15's Bytes & Beyond Food Tour

From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Area15, 3215 S. Rancho Drive, there is the Bytes & Beyond Food Tour. It is a self-guided tour with stops at Kaia for made-to-order hand rolls, The Beast for a sandwich or burger, Dream Weaver Milk & Boba Bar for a dessert drink, and Liftoff Bar & Ride for a specialty drink paired with an observation ride offering bird's-eye views of the Strip. The cost is $69, and tickets can be purchased at area15.com.

Eataly's Sip & Savor: Tour of Toscana

From 3 to 4:30 p.m. on December 6, Eataly in Park MGM will present Sip & Savor: Tour of Toscana at the Chef's Table. This afternoon event features the history of Tuscan varietals, a tasting of five wines from the region paired with small bites, and take-home tasting notes. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Tickets cost $75 and can be purchased at eataly.com.Email tips, questions or feedback to ontheside@reviewjournal.com.