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The Villa 1 dining room at Aria

DAYS OF GLORY

TAO Beach Dayclub was the first dayclub to open on the Las Vegas Strip in 2007. It set the standard for daylife in Las Vegas and, as the industry grew exponentially, TAO Beach continued to see immense success for more than a decade. With a vision to redefine the luxury dayclub experience once again, co-CEO Jason Strauss and the Tao Group Hospitality team set out to transform TAO Beach in partnership with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. With a renovation that has been four years in the making, TAO Beach Dayclub has expanded substantially, nearly doubling in size and taking over a portion of The Venetian’s expansive pool deck. “Every choice we have made for this evolution of TAO Beach was made to give our guests so much more than just a pool party,” says Strauss. “TAO Beach Dayclub is a true oasis to escape reality with amazing talent, incredible food, immersive artwork and a high-energy atmosphere.” With a new design by Rockwell Group, TAO Beach Dayclub will entice guests with an immersive experience unlike any other on the Strip. The new TAO Beach incorporates incredible greenery, stunning art, beautiful architecture, a brand-new menu and much more to elevate the guest experience. To add the finishing touches to the transcendent, Bali-inspired oasis, Tao Group recruited globally acclaimed artist Daniel Popper to create two beautiful statues. taogroup.com Ê ROOM REQUEST SKY HIGH

To offer guests the ultimate Las Vegas experience, Aria Resorts & Casino has reimagined seven Sky Villas and more than 400 of its luxurious Sky Suites. “In reimagining Aria’s Sky Villas and Sky Suites, our crown jewels, we took great care to consider what would enhance and differentiate Aria’s award-winning experience,” says Anton Nikodemus, president and COO of CityCenter at MGM Resorts International. “Inspiring design and breathtaking views are complemented by exceptional, detail-oriented service, creating unparalleled stays for our guests.” Aria’s new two-bedroom Sky Villas are infused with sophisticated extravagance through individual jewel-toned color palettes, unique furnishings and unparalleled floor-to-ceiling views of Las Vegas. Along with the design updates, Villa guests are now privy to indulgent amenities like a personalized cigar cart, custom-made chocolates and fresh-baked bread. With desert-inspired color schemes, mid-century modern design details and dreamy artwork throughout the suites, guests in the new Sky Suites will feel a sense of tranquility during their stay. Sky Suites also have new perks for guests, including luxury airport transportation, personal concierge service, sweet truffles and more. From the design to the service, Aria has created an oasis for the discerning traveler looking for luxury in

Las Vegas. aria.mgmresorts.com

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A mango blood orange cocktail at TAO Beach

LIGHTS UP

Young Electric Sign Company (YESCO), founded in 1920, has played a significant role in creating Las Vegas’ reputation as a city of neon. From its early use of neon on Fremont Street in the 1930s to the Strip spectaculars of the 1950s and 1960s and the cutting-edge technologies of today, YESCO has helped mold the image of Las Vegas as it is understood around the world. Its iconic signs have come to be recognized as works of art, and their significance transcends their function as mere advertisements. In celebration of YESCO’s 102nd anniversary, Lighting Up Las Vegas: YESCO Marks a Glittering Century will be on display at the Nevada Humanities Program Gallery through the spring. nevadahumanities.org

Bar Zazu at Resorts World offers Spanish and European-style tapas all day (think pan con tomate with various toppings, ceviche with leche de tigre featuring white fish, Fresno chili, citrus, cilantro and plantain chips and Creekstone steak tartare with capers, shallots, egg yolk and brioche) in a lovely atmosphere. “I couldn’t be more proud of the herculean efforts our teams have put forth since we opened our doors,” says Brezza and Bar Zazu partner Jason Rocheleau. “I look forward to sharing the story, cuisine, libations and energy within the space with Las Vegas locals and visitors for years to

come.” barzazulv.com

Past the private dining rooms, raw bar and main dining room and through the seasonal local ingredients, the menu is an international melting pot. Highlights include truffle burrata and dover sole meunière and pâtes a la meule served tableside in a wheel of Parmigiano Reggiano and flamed with cognac. “Las Vegas is known for some of the best restaurants and nightclubs, but it doesn’t have one place that brings it all together in a way to entertain guests no matter how they choose to experience it and with this caliber of cuisine,” says Danko Hospitality Group CEO Jacobo Jafif. “Villa Azur is fine dining punctuated with a

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party.” villaazurlasvegas.com The new cabin-styled Ski Lodge at Superfrico transports diners and imbibers from bustling Las Vegas to a

kitchen of Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse within Caesars’ historic Flamingo Las Vegas is a hidden speakeasy that replicates the glamour of the Prohibition era with a modern twist. The Count Room Live offers live entertainment on the weekends ranging from jazz to swing music that just might inspire you to pull out your chicest flapper dress. The build-your-own old fashioned bar cart makes its way through the moody venue, inviting guests to create their very own craft cocktail. Culinary options include shareable bites like coconut shrimp and hand-cut prime beef tartare along with decadent desserts like the single barrel dessert with date cake, caramel mousse and toasted pecan vanilla gelato. The space was designed as a collaboration between Chicago’s Studio K Creative and acclaimed designer Jonathan Adler with an elegant, vintage-inspired

aesthetic. caesars.com

If you’re looking to excite all five senses in Las Vegas, look no further than Villa Azur at The Venetian. The upscale dining experience offers the vibrant effervescence of an authentic cabaret show paired with the sophistication you’d find in the French Riviera. Villa Azur boasts live entertainment, dancers and other performers to create an energetic atmosphere, but the culinary offerings are what make this new space truly shine. Combining the flavors of the south of France with

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: The Count Room Live; Villa Azur; a cocktail from Ski Lodge at Superfrico; Bar Zazu cozy aprés-ski bar in the mountains. Situated at The Cosmopolitan, the Ski Lodge is one of eight spaces within Superfrico, an indefinable new restaurant and bar concept from Las Vegas entertainment group Spiegelworld. Combining the exclusive nature of a members-only cocktail club with the warm and inviting vibe of a ski club, the Ski Lodge is beyond transportive. Guests can sit back and savor sophisticated cocktails and cuisine while enjoying the year-round blaze of a stone fireplace and large picture windows displaying hypnotic visuals of snow-covered mountains—all on the Las Vegas Strip. The Ski Lodge requires a bit of insider insight to find, making it all the more exciting. James Beard Award winner Leo Robitschek curated the slopeside sips with clever cocktails like The Slava’s Snowstorm, made with Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Helix vodka, cold brew coffee, hot toasted coconut cream and cardamom. Meanwhile, the signature frico-crusted square pizzas come courtesy of chef Anthony Falco and are sure to exceed expecta-

tions. spiegelworld.com