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Local Places & Extraordinary Spaces: Las Vegas Hidden Gems (Part 1)

As part of Extra Space Storage’s Local Places & Extraordinary Spaces series, hosts and long-time Las Vegas residents Megan Olivi and Joseph Benavidez showed us around some of the best food spots in Las Vegas off of The Strip. See which Vegas hidden gems they visited in the episode below!

Cured & Whey

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Cured & Whey is home to some of the best charcuterie Las Vegas has to offer! Located just off S Valley View Blvd, this meat and cheese supplier-meets-restaurant has more than 200 different cheeses and 60 different meats from around the world. While visiting Cured & Whey, let the friendly staff curate a charcuterie board that caters to your unique tastes, or choose from a variety of hot and cold sandwiches like Truffle Honey Grilled Cheese, Duck Reuben, or Mortalian.

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Partage

Closeup of gourmet French cuisine from Extra Space Storage's Local Places & Extraordinary Spaces video series

Where should you go for date night in Las Vegas? Make a reservation at Partage. This hidden gem is a French restaurant that serves gourmet dishes in a modern yet elegant space tucked away in Chinatown. Partage offers monthly rotating five-course, seven-course, and nine-course tasting menus. In addition, they have an incredible selection of French wines and an exclusive wine club that you can join to learn more about winemaking and even get discounts on bottles.

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Cubanidad Express

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Cubanidad has two locations in the Las Vegas metro: one in Summerlin and one in Henderson. For those looking for a good takeout option for lunch or dinner, Cubanidad Express in Summerlin is the place to go! Founded by Chef Dennis Martinez Miranda, this restaurant brings small-town Cuban cuisine to Sin City. If you’re not sure what to get from the menu, you can’t go wrong with the flaky Empanadas, savory Cuban Nachos, or sandwiches like The 305 or Medianoche.

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La Strega

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Experience Chef Gina Marinelli’s take on coastal Italian cuisine at La Strega. Upon entering this cozy hidden gem, you’ll be greeted by a light, airy interior and friendly service from its staff. La Strega has frequently been recognized as one of the best Italian restaurants in Vegas—and it’s no surprise why! With carefully-crafted menu items like the Swordfish Milanese, Grilled Spanish Branzino, or Orecchiette, it’s a dining experience that will absolutely leave you satisfied.

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CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard

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Whether you’re looking for an after-dinner treat, or you need to cool down in the hot Las Vegas summers, CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard will take good care of you. CJ’s has four locations in the Vegas area and serves up some of Sin City’s best ice cream. And if you like to customize your frozen treats, you can come up with just about anything here! Order the signature Spicy Sandia, a flavored Gelati that mixes Italian ice and ice cream, or the popular chocolate Dipped Cone!

Follow CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard on Facebook and Instagram.

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