I'm a tough critic, and Mimi & Coco Bistro gets an 8 out of 10 from me: a great spot right on the water, calm and relaxing, with great music and tons of food.

The Snow Tour Walking Experience: I walked Lake Las Vegas on foot, along the water, through the marina and all the way past the Hilton, then came back at night.

My Snow Thoughts on Lake Las Vegas: a small-town feel inside a major city, and why I believe the next 10 years are when it really comes into its own.

My take on the Stella floor plan at Oasis Canyon in Aries, Henderson: a 2,210 sq. ft. Pulte single-story with Strip or mountain views, from $569,990.

Westlight by Pulte is officially open in Lake Las Vegas. Same townhome plans you've seen across the valley, but with Strip and mountain views, rooftop decks and the Village right there. My full Snow Thoughts.

My Snow Thoughts on 14 Sanctuary Peak in Ascaya, Henderson: theater, bar and pool downstairs, a primary suite on each floor, and views from the upstairs primary balcony. Listed at $4,999,000.

My first Scandinavian home tour: 10 Sanctuary Peak Court in Ascaya, listed at $5,245,000. Clean lines, a hidden front door, two separate wings, a hallway with views front and back, and an outdoor space made for entertaining.

Antonio Snow's take on 9 Stonecutter Court in Ascaya, listed at $11,999,999: one of the best-built homes of his career, with Strip views, a 6-car super garage and the biggest closet he's ever seen.

Snow's favorite of the three at Cactus Bloom: the Rowan by Richmond American, way up at the top of Summerlin, with a luxurious entry, a slider straight to an exceptional backyard and great flow.

Snow's second pick at Cactus Bloom: the Robert by Richmond American, with the bedrooms in one section, a beautiful game room or theater and a great flow from the primary suite to the backyard.

The Rocco by Richmond American at Cactus Bloom, way up at the top of Summerlin: a single-story plan with a courtyard entrance, a private study and a kitchen that backs to the covered patio.

Antonio Snow's take on Kagari at SHAWOOD's The Orchards in Northwest Las Vegas: three bedrooms together with room to share, island dining, a prep kitchen and a layout that leads right outside.

Antonio Snow's take on Towa's separate living zones, double-island kitchen and flexibility at SHAWOOD's The Orchards in Northwest Las Vegas. Photos, starting price and an open discussion.

Explore Kagari's secondary-bedroom wing, bonus room, en suite bathrooms and four-car garage at SHAWOOD's The Orchards. View builder interiors, the interactive floor plan and published starting price.

A separate game room and a private primary-suite patio give Ibuki a different rhythm. Explore SHAWOOD's Orchards plan with interior imagery, layout questions, an interactive floor plan and published starting price.

Explore Hiyori at SHAWOOD's The Orchards: a prep kitchen, covered outdoor living and thoughtful entry storage. See exterior and interior imagery, the interactive floor plan and current published starting price with Antonio Snow.