Bob’s Big Boy sauces reminiscent of the tastes of home

REQUESTS to the Taste of the Town column sometimes involve rather obscure items, but more often they’re for the tastes of childhood — or the tastes of home, since so many Las Vegans are expatriates. This week’s focus is on Bob’s Big Boy Tartar Sauce, being sought by Tawny Ponce.

Patsy Watkins, Mary Novotni and Carol Wofford said it can be found at Smart & Final stores, with Novotni adding that they carry Big Boy Cocktail Sauce as well. And Melissa Brearey said her family purchases it from Amazon, advising, “just order a limited quantity because of a short pantry and fridge life.”

For readers looking for Del Monte sweet relish, Wofford said that’s available at Smart & Final as well.

For Betty Bailey, who’s looking for whole-bellied fried clams, Janet Tonelli said Crab Corner at 6485 S. Rainbow Blvd. had them on several recent Wednesdays; she recommended calling ahead to check (702-489-4646).

For Jerry Otto, who’s looking for a restaurant that serves fresh clams casino, Tony Costanza recommends the Palm Restaurant at The Forum Shops at Caesars.

For Jan Edwards, who’s looking for whole-wheat slider buns, W.G. Raley notes that the whole-wheat dinner rolls at Sprouts Farmers Market are “basically the same thing.” Sprouts has six stores in the valley.

More reader requests

Dave Berry and Mark Damron are looking for split-top hot dog buns, in a brand other than King’s Hawaiian.

Damron also is looking for reader suggestions for a good lobster roll — “not fancy, just plain with butter.”

Gloria Shannon is looking for walnut-raisin bread and a restaurant where the staff cures pastrami.

And Bob Schaffhauser is looking for reader suggestions for an off-strip restaurant that serves “really good” beef stroganoff.

Readers?

Send requests to Heidi Knapp Rinella at hrinella@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0474 (put “Taste of the Town” in the subject line). Follow @Hkrinella on Twitter.