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A Las Vegas local food truck, Fuku Burger, offers a variety of food and drinks to its customers.  Photo Courtesy of Fuku Burger

Category 10: “Best food truck”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
Fuku Burger is the contest winner for category 10 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Food Truck".
Hundreds of Las Vegas locals, as well as tourists, flock to the annual Foodie Festival, which is held in April. The festival has always hosted a myriad of food trucks, ranging from White Castle to Super Q, as well as a carnival with a ferris wheel, fun house, and more. “I love Foodie Fest and I voted for it because it gives me the opportunity to experience different foods from all over! It’s lots of fun and overall a great experience,” Sara Rounaque (’17) said.  Photo Courtesy of Las Vegas Foodie Fest

Category 9: “Best food festival”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
The Las Vegas Foodie Festival was the contest winner for category nine in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Food Festival".
Roberto’s Taco Shop is open 24 hours with friendly service and modestly priced food, making it ideal for midnight dining. The restaurant is known for their authentic Mexican cuisine; ranging from classic crunchy tacos to savory cheese enchiladas. “Roberto’s is the best place for late night cravings because you can go in, get your food, and eat in less than ten minutes. The food is amazing,” Alexis Drevetzki (‘17) said. Photo Credit: Roberto’s Taco Shop

Category 8: “Best late-night eatery”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
Roberto's Taco Shop is the contest winner for category eight in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Late-Night Eatery".
Panda Express is one of the largest American Chinese fast food chains that is popular for their Mandarin and Szechuan cuisine. Their menu ranges from healthy choices such as the shiitake kale chicken breast to the classics such as orange chicken. “Whenever I’m craving Chinese food, I go to Panda Express because it’s inexpensive, fast, and they serve great food,” Aundie Soriano (‘15) said.  Photo Courtesy of Unknown

Category 7: “Best international cuisine”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
Panda Express is the contest winner for the Best of (teen) Las Vegas for category seven, "Best International Cuisine".
Forever 21 is a fashionable and friendly retailer, mostly known for setting trends in clothing and providing clothes for people of all ages. The store offers a plethora of styles, ranging from frills and Peter-Pan collars, to denim jackets and leather jeans. “I would consider Forever 21 to be my second home. Their clothes are cute, and affordable. There’s something for everyone,” Audrey Forbes (‘17) said.  Photo Courtesy of unknown

Category 12: “Best place to buy an outfit”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
Forever 21 is the contest winner for category 12 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best place to buy an outfit".
Town Square is an open air shopping center, which also includes restaurants, a movie theatre, and a park. It is the ideal place for a date because of it’s wide variety of stores like H&M and Hollister, it’s numerous restaurants like California Pizza Kitchen and Brio, and it’s movie theatre, AMC Town Square 18. “Town Square is the perfect place for a date because there’s so many things you can do and you can never be bored while shopping,” Junior Acel Soriano said.  Photo Courtesy of Las Vegas Website

Category 11: “Best place for a date”

Southwest Shadow
May 28, 2014
Town Square is the contest winner for category 11 in the Best of (teen) Las Vegas, "Best Place for a Date".