There are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday around town PAGE 34
Martin
Lawrence
Catch him as his tour stops at Park MGM PAGE 36
What’s Your Sign?
We have a sporting event for every symbol of the zodiac PAGE 38
Awana Spa & Wellness
Look and feel your best at this Resorts World Las Vegas destination PAGE 42
Editor’s Note
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Spotlight
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Blue Man Group
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The Cabinet of Curiosities
Drink and explore at this unique bar PAGE 14
Soul of Motown
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Criss Angel MINDFREAK
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Miss Behave’s Mavericks
7 Days
Our staff gives you everything you need to plan the perfect week PAGE 8
Enjoy this variety show with a twist at Plaza PAGE 20
Penn & Teller
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Cheers
The Wine Cellar
If you’re a connoisseur, there’s no better venue to indulge than this Rio Las Vegas destination, now celebrating its 27th year
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Nosh
Lavo
This recently remodeled Italian restaurant at The Venetian excels in cuisine, décor, service and signature cocktails PAGE 28
Friends With Benefits
Richard Douglas
The general manager at Edge Steakhouse at Westgate Las Vegas specializes in making diners feel special PAGE 26
Planning your week or return trip? Our guide has everything from dining and entertainment to attractions and resources in Las Vegas PAGE 47
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Lavo photo by Ōkami, Martin Lawrence cover (where applicable) by Erik Voake Shania Twain and Awana Spa & Wellness covers (where
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All Our Thanks
No doubt about it: 2024 has been a rough year for many of us. The brutal summer heat across the country, the hurricanes battering the East Coast, and the wildfi res in California have us all anxiously awaiting a much better 2025. But yet, in the midst of all this hardship, millions of you still spend your hard-earned dollars to come to Las Vegas. We here at Las Vegas Magazine can’t tell you how thankful that makes us. In fact, it’s what I’m most thankful for this year. After all, you’re what makes this city tick, its lifeblood. And hopefully we are returning the favor by giving you unforgettable experiences that have you planning your next trip before you even fly back home.
Speaking of being thankful, you picked a great week to visit Las Vegas, as we have absolutely tons of Thanksgiving meal options. We’ve collected some of them in this issue (“What We’re Thankful For,” p. 34), along with an expanded web version. As you will see, there is something for absolutely everyone!
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Entertainment also figures large in town this week. Fans of Shania Twain are sure to want to get their tickets now for the return of her residency, Come On Over, at Planet Hollywood (“New Look, New Direction,” p. 32). Comedy fans will be thrilled to know that Martin Lawrence, who helped defi ne comedy in the ’90s, is makes a stop at Park MGM this week as part of his newest tour (“Ride Or Die,” p. 36 ). And one of the city’s newest variety shows, Miss Behave’s Mavericks at Plaza, is an absolute must (“Crazy, Sexy, Cool,” p. 20).
This is a big sports week in Las Vegas, too, and you can fi nd the best event for you based on your astrological symbol (“What’s Your Sign?” p. 38).
Have fun this week! And here’s to 2025!
KEN MILLER
It’s been a tough season for the Raiders, but expect them to bring plenty of fight against this divisional rival. Don your team colors and join the action. Allegiant Stadium, ticketmaster.com Nov.
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Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
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The Oasis at Death Valley To call this a great escape would be a major understatement. Just a few hours from Las Vegas, this paradise features spas, golf, fine dining and much more. Highway 190, Death Valley, Calif., oasisatdeathvalley.com
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Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge
Feel like you’re escaping to the glorious past at this bar that features live music. Tonight, enjoy acoustic sets from talented musicians while you sip cocktails. Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com
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Mat Franco: Magic Reinvented Nightly
One of the Strip’s premier magicians provides family entertainment that combines close-up illusions, comedy and … Top Ramen. The Linq Hotel, ticketmaster.com
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos by Steve Marcus
The Oasis at Death Valley by Scott Temme /Xanterra Travel Collection
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The Cove Bar & Arcade
This fun-filled destination has all your arcade favorites, plus some cool additions like duckpin bowling (much more challenging than you’d think) and a beer and cocktail menu. Treasure Island, treasureisland.com
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Jessica Kirson
This woman of many talents (comedian, actress, producer) brings her unique voice to the Strip. Expect plenty of laughs as Kirson draws upon her extensive life experiences. Mandalay Bay, ticketmaster.com
Enjoy some live music while you get into the holiday spirit at this pop-up experience inside The Sand Dollar Downtown. Today features live tunes from Mimi & The Rivieras. Plaza, thesanddollarlv.com For Insider Tips go to
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Sippin’ Santa
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge photo by Christopher DeVargas
Sippin’ Santa photo by Melissa Hom, Jessica Kirson courtesy photo
Photo by Patrick Gray
Get Involved!
This long-running, colorful romp maximizes audience participation
There’s a lot of genius that goes into the making of the Blue Man Group show that most people don’t even think about. For starters, there’s the look of the Blue Men themselves—all wear understated custom black jackets, pants and boots, about as muted an ensemble as one could imagine. But it’s brilliant, as it enables the audience to focus only on the faces of the performers (and the various items they experience during a typical show).
That’s only the beginning of the ingenuity at work here. Even before the show starts, a silent radio gets the crowd in a friendly, communal state of mind by flashing messages of congratulations, birthdays, and more. By the end of this segment, you’ll feel like part of one big community, a feeling that only amplifies once the Blue Men emerge, making sounds and music from the most unusual of objects.
The feeling of discovery is the ongoing theme here, whether it’s finding out the decibel level possible from eating Cap’n Crunch, figuring out how to access an iPhone, or how many marshmallows you can fit in your mouth. (Spoiler alert: It’s a lot!)
Speaking of discovery, longtime fans of the show (this writer has been eight times and counting!) are sure to be thrilled to learn that the show has added new components to the lineup. The bad news? The iconic Twinkie segment (called “The Feast”), which involves an audience volunteer, “poncho seating” for those closest to the stage and the effects of eating the snack cake on the Blue Men, is saying goodbye. The good news? A new segment has taken its place, this time for two audience participants.
And those compelling beats, courtesy of a live band, only serve to propel the audience to its feet, and by the time the lights come on, you will truly feel altered—just more of the genius of Blue Man Group. –Ken Miller
Luxor. 702.262.4400 or blueman.com
Photo courtesy of Blue Man Group/David Becker
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
A Heady Experience
Bar combines mysteries, riddles and stranger things with amazing signature cocktails
It’s hard to gauge what’s more fun at The Cabinet of Curiosities: The cocktails or exploring the space. For the safest bet, combine both, as this unique destination will test your brain while pleasing your taste buds at the same time.
The decor here is dark and gothic, with a mashup of Victorian and bohemian furnishings. On your right upon entering, you’ll find curio cabinets filled with objects that will have you scratching your head, “What exactly is this thing?” But scan a QR code and you’ll be taken to a site that lets you input each item’s four-digit number. You’ll spend quite a bit of time discovering information (not necessarily factual, mind you) on pieces like the Copper Watering Can. (We won’t spoil it, but it involves something grisly.)
Doing this with a cocktail in your other hand is highly encouraged here. Highlights during happy hour include the Nola, a gin fizz with dry gin, cucumber, mint, lemon juice and sparkling water; the Apple Smash, a whiskey cider made with Canadian whiskey, apple purée, caramel syrup, lemon juice and sparkling water; Oh Elle’s Bells, a Spanish fall sangria made with red wine, brandy, cinnamon, fruit infusions and sparkling water; and Latin Moon, a blueberry mojito made with light rum, blueberry purée, sweetened syrup, lime juice, mint and sparkling water.
Once you’ve explored to your heart’s content, head over to The Lock, the venue’s speakeasy with a door resembling an entrance to a bank vault. The phone rings, you pick it up and give the password. You’re then led to an antechamber where you’ll be faced with a series of riddles and puzzles, all of which you must solve to gain entrance. Cocktails here are significantly different than the Cabinet, and you can also have the bartender mix you a drink based on your personality—likes, tastes, etc. It’s tremendously fun. For a change of pace, definitely check out the Cabinet’s mixology classes, in which you are trained in the art of cocktail-making and get to create your own unique concoction in the process. This week, the theme is “Holiday Delights: Festive Spirits for Every Season” from Nov. 28-Dec. 1. –Ken Miller
Horseshoe Las Vegas. thecabinetlv.com
Put The Back In Awesome
The west rim is heart-pounding, soul-searching, bucket-list-checking adrenaline rushes you’ve never felt or seen before, including one of the largest glass cantilever bridges in the world that will have you stepping 4,000 feet out over the Grand Canyon floor. Skywalk is just one of the ways you can jolt your senses and ignite your spirit at Grand Canyon West. Plan your adventure today.
How Sweet It Is
Tribute to iconic music will get you on your feet
One of the most lively shows in town, Soul of Motown is far more than just a tribute to the music born in Detroit. It’s a get-on-your-feet celebration that just makes you feel good down to your core. It also features some of the best music ever written.
And surprise! It’s not just the music of Motown you’ll hear. While you will definitely hear classics like Smokey Robinson and The Miracles’ “Tracks of My Tears,”
The Temptations’ “My Girl” and Marvin Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On,” you’ll also hear Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You,” later a monster hit by Whitney Houston.
Cast member Brandon Godfrey has strong connections to this music: “’Tracks of My Tears’ is probably my favorite,” Brandon told Las Vegas Magazine. “It’s a pretty song to stand and sing, but when you get the story and the emotion behind the song, you feel like
you’ve never heard it that way before.”
Sean Stewart Godfrey, who is married to Brandon and also performs in the show, loves the joy she brings to the audience. “It gets no better (than Motown),” she said. “It has the ability to bring you out (of) whatever you’re feeling. It can shift your spirit.” –Las Vegas Magazine Staff
Westgate Las Vegas, ticketmaster.com
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
The Power of Magic
Performer focuses as much on his health as his craft
Is the future of magic in Criss Angel’s hands? And feet? Las Vegas’ master of the mystic arts is a pioneer who infused a hard rock attitude and presentation into a magic show, but his main passion as of late, apart from Criss Angel MINDFREAK and his family, has been mixed martial arts. Angel, who has been training with former UFC fighter Jake Ellenberger and boasts former champion Frank Mir as his coach, obtained his purple belt on his birthday last year. His philosophy: Try to get 1 percent better every day.
It works as a way of life for a magician as well. Angel honed his craft for years with the fervor of an aspiring rock star. He would have been fine being an actual rock star, but magic set him apart from the hordes of bands fighting for success like crabs crawling over each other to escape the bucket.
He conquered television with Mindfreak, then moved his operations from New York to Las Vegas like the Corleone family did in The Godfather. The lure of being a Vegas headliner was an offer he couldn’t refuse, and Angel began his embryonic journey at Luxor in a show pro-
duced in collaboration with Cirque du Soleil.
Criss Angel Believe was the prelude to Criss Angel MINDFREAK, with Angel processing everything he had learned, refining his act into the personification of his magical spirit. The sound and video systems were as technically cutting edge as possible. A repertoire of tricks was cunningly developed to the point of being majestic miracles.
He already throws an MMA move or two into his shows, but don’t be surprised if Angel becomes a mixed martial magician for his next act. The possibilities must be dancing in his head already, but in the meantime Criss Angel fans can settle for his new podcast, Talking Junkies Mir and Ellenberger have already been guests backstage at Criss Angel MINDFREAK, where episodes are recorded and friends such as Flavor Flav, Keith Urban, Sugar Ray Leonard, Mike Tyson, Paul Stanley and Mix Master Mike from The Beastie Boys have been guests. –Matt Kelemen Planet Hollywood. 702.777.2782
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Crazy, Sexy, Cool
Downtown variety show hits all the right notes
Amy Saunders clearly loves Las Vegas. Over the years, she’s brought the city no fewer than three amazing variety productions, the latest of which, Miss Behave’s Mavericks, can be seen at downtown’s Plaza. Saunders also loves the notion of old Las Vegas, a time of super-cheap drinks, free parking and an anything-goes spirit of fun.
It’s in that spirit that Saunders presents Mavericks, where she makes it a point to mention during the show that a.) the drinks are super-cheap; b.) parking is
free (and there are no ticket fees); and c.) this truly is a show where anything goes. On any given night, the show you see may be completely different from the previous one, so mercurial is Saunders and her love of spontaneity. (At one performance, the entire Green Valley High School marching band got up on stage and performed with an Elvis impersonator!)
The skills reflected by this incredible cast range from ballet (Bella Schleiker is as noteworthy for her dancing as her hilarious facial expressions) and
burlesque (Julie Atlas Muz might make multiple appearances, and that’s a very good thing) to juggling (Christopher Stoinev is flawless) and a “water dump” (think Flashdance, but substituting in the gorgeous Alexandria Beauregard for Jennifer Beals).
You’ll also see the considerable skills of Saunders herself. No spoilers, but suffice it to say they fit in perfectly with tone of the show. –Ken Miller
Plaza. mavericksdtlv.com
Photo by Angie Ortaliza Photography
Industrious Illusionists
These headliners have been making magic in Las Vegas for more than 30 years
I’ve seen Penn & Teller almost more than any other act in town, and it never, ever, gets old. And there’s a very good reason for that. Just as their resume would suggest, Penn & Teller are never satisfied to rest, even though they easily could at this stage of their careers. When they’re not busy hosting Fool Us on the CW (and getting fooled very little by fellow magicians), The Tall One and The Quiet One are always coming with new ways of presenting material, some of it so old that it’s public domain. A great recent example is the “donut on a string” illusion, here expanded to include an inner tube and a piece of rope (and a very hungry Teller).
There’s another reason to be a frequent patron of the fun at the Penn & Teller Theatre: It’s one of the most relaxing, inviting shows in town. As patrons begin filing in, pianist Mike Jones evokes Vince Guaraldi vibes on the ivories while Penn Jillette accompanies him on a bass. You really feel as if you’ve just entered someone’s living room, and they’re doing their best to make you feel at home. And boy, does it work. At their core, Penn & Teller have always been about one thing: Surprising their audience. How they’ve managed to do it as long as they have may be the biggest surprise of all. –Ken Miller
Photo by Francis George
Vineyard, Vegas Style
This wine and spirits lounge is one of the city’s oldest and best-kept secrets
Celebrate wine any day, all day, at the city’s vino hidden gem, The Wine Cellar at Rio Las Vegas. This place is literally hidden underneath the property, operating and impressing wine connoisseurs and newbies since 1997. Take the winding staircase down to a Tuscan-inspired cellar with wrought iron, wine barrels, brick, stone, fine furnishings, cozy nooks and an air of European chic. The lounge stores more than 1,000 bottles of fine wines and spirits, as well as rare and unlimited selections. Peruse wines from around the world as well as more singular selections like after-dinner wines, sparkling wines, ice wines and tawny ports. Fans of tequila, whiskey and bourbon can peruse an impressive high-end list, too.
The least expensive glass of wine will run you about $15 a glass, and the most expensive, $75; bottles start around $50 with rare options costing up to $3,500. But what’s great about The Wine Cellar is its flight options—a program that wine manager Hung Nguyen is very proud of, as he curates all the flights.
“Every guest has a chance to try something here,” Nguyen says. “I
welcome the customer just like they were coming to my house, and if they don’t like the flights that are on the menu, I can put together a special flight for them. I have two rules down here in The Wine Cellar. Rule No. 1: Always have the guest walk in here and have the best time and the best value. And second rule is: Always follow rule No. 1.”
But fans of white or red shouldn’t miss two very delicious flights Nguyen has recently put together on the menu.
(All flights include a 3-ounce pour of three different selections). The first, Nothing But Buttery Chardonnay Flight, features Cakebread Cellars from Napa Valley, Duckhorn Migration from Russian River Valley and the Rombauer Carneros from Napa-Sonoma Valley. The second is for red wine lovers, Kevin’s Cab—Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, with Justin Isosceles from Paso Robles, Orin Swift Papillon from Napa Valley and Caymus from Napa Valley. For a real treat those flights, or any for
Kevin’s Cab—Cabernet Sauvignon Flight, accompanied by a steak from VooDoo Steak
that matter, can be accompanied by The Wine Cellar’s charcuterie or cheese plate or red meat options like lamb chops or porterhouse.
Not only is Nguyen proud of the wine selection, but he raves about the cheese selection, too—so cheeseheads might want to make their way to The Wine Cellar if only for the artisan cheese flights. A favorite is the Washed-Rind
Tips/Insider Knowledge
Meals at The Wine Cellar come from the VooDoo Steak kitchen. For a special experience, opt for the Wine & Dine special on Friday and Saturday nights where you start with a wine flight in The Wine Cellar and head up to VooDoo Steak for a three-course meal, all for $100 per person. Now, that’s a deal.
The Wine Cellar has its retail license, so if you find a wine that you like, you can purchase the bottle and take it home or to your hotel room.
For a special wine-tasting experience, reserve the King’s Table.
Artisan charcuterie board selections come in 2-ounce servings, and you can choose from such goodies as black truffle salami, lavender honey, Sofia salami, roasted almonds, Turkish dried apricots, olives and Mitica fig jam.
Cheese Flight No. 2 with 24-monthaged Parmigiana-Reggiano, 5-yearaged Gouda and 12-year-aged sharp cheddar. (This writer tried the latter,
and has to say it’s the best cheese she’s ever tasted.) The cheese is served with fruit and an 8-year-aged balsamic.
Rest assured though, if the wine world seems intimidating, everyone at The Wine Cellar couldn’t be more welcoming and accommodating, while being some of the most knowledgeable in the field of wine and spirits. Over its tenure, The Wine Cellar has had too many repeat visitors to count, and that’s a testament to the service and overall offerings and experience.
“I make people have fun down here,” Nguyen says. “They don’t have to pay for a ticket to a show to have fun and be entertained—they can come down here to The Wine Cellar. Try something unique and different here than other spots in town.” –Kiko Miyasato
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Nothing But Buttery Chardonnay Flight, accompanied by WashedRind Cheese Flight No. 2
Friends With Benefits
Richard Douglas
Life is good for this general manager
What do you do after four decades in the food and beverage industry? “You enjoy the lifestyle,” says Richard Douglas, general manager of Edge Steakhouse at Westgate Las Vegas. “I drink the best stuff, eat the best stuff, around great people—life is good!”
Douglas, a native of Vegas, started off as a busboy and worked his way up the ladder at some of the best restaurants in the city. He went from busboy and server to management and eventually added
certified sommelier to his resume. “I’ve been in management for 30 years, wine for two decades—and at Edge (which he joined four years ago), I get to do both,” he says. “It equals me out.”
You can spot Douglas running the restaurant, greeting guests, busing tables, pairing wine with dishes—he’s a manager that believes in working right alongside his staff. One of his fave parts of the job is geeking out on wine (since joining Edge he’s beefed up the offerings
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from around 200 labels to 600). Ask him anything! “If you can tell guests the story behind the wine and why it works—you get the romance of it,” he says.
Douglas reflects on his 40-plus years in the industry, “I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. It’s perfect for me.” And all that sureness translates beautifully to the Edge Steakhouse experience, because there is nothing better than being taken care of by people who have found their passion. –Kiko Miyasato
Benefit Edge Steakhouse offers three- and six-course tasting and wine-pairing menus as well as caviar service
Lavo’s gorgeous new space makes a perfect place to indulge
By Nina King
A Las Vegas hot spot with a stellar location in The Venetian recently made its reappearance after an inspired refresh, leaving a space that emulates an Italian garden feel and a menu that brings back treasured favorites and introduces new dishes as well.
Step into the new Lavo, just a short distance from the Strip (in fact, Lavo has a Strip-front terrace), and you’ll be struck by the lovely atmosphere, decorated in warm tones accented with pops of blue and red. A curving bar makes a perfect place to grab a drink—wait until you see the barstools, looking like oversize wooden candlesticks with cushy seats. The rest of the lounge is equally as impressive, with aged brick accents dividing the area from the restaurant proper, and there’s plenty of additional seating around inviting cocktail tables.
Those impressive cocktails include house specials like the Secret Garden, a mix of The Botanist gin, basil, Liquore Strega (an herbaceous liqueur with saffron lending a yellow color), elderflower tonic and fennel, and the Appley Named, a delicate sip with the flavors of apple, lemon and rosemary
Beef carpaccio
mixed with Absolut Elyx vodka and St-Germain elderflower liqueur.
In addition to the décor, the Lavo menu got a refresh, with a mix of new dishes and Lavo favorites. Appetizers include beef carpaccio with black truffle, a pristine burrata, grilled octopus and salads like the baby beets with Sicilian pistachio vinaigrette— you’ll be tempted to make a meal out of those alone. But you’ll miss out on
excellent pasta and entrées, so be restrained, if only a little.
That restraint is sure to be tested by Lavo’s signature, The Meatball. This is an enormous mound of ground wagyu (from purveyor Imperial Wagyu Beef), Italian sausage and veal, with marinara and whipped ricotta. You’ve simply got to share! The black truffle pizza is another people-pleaser, one of five brick-oven pizzas that will leave you wanting to order another.
For those pasta dishes, try the bucatini carbonara with crispy guanciale and egg yolk, or the truffle ricotta cavatelli, a personal, perennial favorite.
Rigatoni melanzana has a wonderful depth of flavor, with fresh tomatoes lending a brightness of flavor to the meaty tones of the eggplant.
Head over to entrées and you’ll find seafood dishes like scallops puttanesca, sautéed Dover sole and grilled branzino, plus chicken Parm and double-cut lamb chops. The beef options abound—try the 36-ounce Meyer Ranch porterhouse, served with crispy smashed fingerling potatoes, or the succulent 14-ounce New York strip.
If you’re a brunch person, then Lavo is the spot for you. The venue hosts its celebrated Saturday Party Brunch from 1-6 p.m., and it has everything—food, fun and cocktails. And on Sunday, Lavo hosts Endless Brunch from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., where you can get a menu of favorites, plus entrée add-ons (like The Meatball) and bottomless mimosas or Bloody Marys for an extra charge.
There are lots of other dishes to order, including sheep’s milk ricotta pancakes, and chicken and waffles. So no matter when you come in, you’ll find it was the right time.
Bucatini carbonara
Burrata
By Matt Kelemen
Superstar Shania Twain rides toward the final round of her latest Vegas rodeo
You can definitely call the current arc in Shania Twain’s career a comeback. The five-time Grammy winner has been on an ascendency since recovering from voice-impacting health problems, beginning with her move to Republic Records and the release of her 2023 album Queen of Me. The “Shaniassance” continued with a triumphant tour and climaxed this summer with her critically acclaimed appearance at England’s Glastonbury Festival.
She received a lot of press for her hosting gig at the People’s Choice Country Awards in October as well. A blonde Twain was lowered to the stage seated within an open heart and then welcomed the audience to the show, resplendent in a white cowgirl fringe outfit she had exchanged for the denim dress bedazzled with blue crystals that she wore on the red carpet, but maintaining the retro hairstyle that made her resemble Nancy Sinatra at a distance.
It was her last major public appearance before beginning the final rounds of her Planet Hollywood residency, Come On Over. It’s not her last rodeo, though, and probably not her last residency. Twain plans to spend time in the recording studio after Come On Over concludes, and looks to be influenced by a surplus of positive energy accumulated during the past two years.
Twain has transcended being a country or a pop performer. Her shows are a celebration of her music, and Twain effortlessly leads her audiences into a collective state of ecstasy. She arrived for Glastonbury’s prestigious Legends slot on the last Sunday afternoon in June trailed by drag queens
bearing hobby horses to open with “That Don’t Impress Me Much.”
She wore a pink ruffled cape likely visible from the back of the field. Pink cowboy hats and leopard-skin patterns were abundant among audience members who helped make Queen of Me No. 1 in the U.K., and participated in flash mob dances to “That Don’t Impress Me Much.” Even the line of security guards protecting the stage got in on the act.
Twain soaks up love and admiration and delivers it right back to her fans. If the endorphins produced by that bond didn’t assist her on the road to recovery from Lyme disease and dysphonia, they surely didn’t hurt. The Shania Twain that appeared at the People’s Choice Country Awards seemed like an altogether new person very much living in the moment.
The next mystery to solve is what her new music will sound like. Twain added the first two singles from Queen of Me—“Waking Up Dreaming” and “Giddy Up!”—to her previous Come On Over setlists. She could keep moving in the contemporary pop direction that characterizes those songs or move in the retro direction her Nancy Sinatra look hinted at.
It’s no mystery why Mattel honored Twain earlier this year with a Barbie 65th birthday tribute doll made in her image. Her likeness was outfitted in a black corset dress and top hat inspired by her iconic look in the video for “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” The Barbie did impress her much.
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Holiday meals abound on the Las Vegas Strip
Few holidays bring families together quite like Thanksgiving does. And while many of those get-togethers are in homes across the country, some will be happening all up and down the Las Vegas Strip, as most of the city’s premier dining destinations offer special holiday menus on Nov. 28. (For all the following, reservations are strongly encouraged.)
For a fun twist on the traditional Thanksgiving meal, check out Carversteak at Resorts World Las Vegas, which offers three courses: butternut squash or roasted duck gnocchi with black truffle; a Diestel Farms organic turkey breast and dark meat, served with traditional gravy, potato purée, garlic sausage stuffing and cranberry sauce; and warm pecan tart or traditional pumpkin pie.
At Yardbird Southern Table & Bar at The Venetian, you can enjoy two distinct holiday meals. There’s an herb-roasted turkey with mashed potatoes, biscuit stuffing, spiced honey-glazed Brussels sprouts, bourbon brown butter-glazed yams and brown butter bourbon pumpkin pie, or you go with a meal of fried chicken (24 pieces!), featuring Yardbird’s famous 27-hour brined chicken, mac and cheese, and biscuits, with the same pumpkin pie for dessert.
Downtown at Oscar’s Steakhouse at Plaza, a traditional feast awaits you
and your family, which includes butternut squash soup with sherry cream, turkey with the chef’s selection of the traditional fixings, and your choice of maple pumpkin pie or chocolate pecan pie for dessert.
For something completely different, Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at The
Venetian serves up a chicken-fried turkey sandwich! This beast is topped with country gravy, watercress, shaved red onions and cilantro, and is served with loaded mashed potato tater tots. And desserts don’t get much more decadent than Black Tap’s Pecan Pie CrazyShake, which includes a vanilla-frosted rim with
By KenMiller
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Yardbird photo courtesy of Yardbird, Black Tap photo courtesy of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer, Oscar’s Steakhouse courtesy photo
Yardbird
Southern Table & Bar
Texas glazed pecans topped with a slice of pecan pie, whipped cream, caramel drizzle and, of course, a cherry on top.
Over at Circa Resort & Casino downtown, Barry’s Downtown Prime serves a traditional Thanksgiving feast, including white and dark turkey meat with mashed potatoes, traditional stuffing,
baby carrots, creamed corn, cranberry sauce and turkey gravy, along with your choice of desserts like F-ing Chocolate Cake, banana cream pie or pumpkin cheesecake ($22 apiece).
Back on the Strip, Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas offers a three-course menu of pumpkin soup with duck confit, turkey with chestnut dressing and Old-Fashioned-style pecan pie.
For an elegant, seafood-forward Thanksgiving, Michael Mina at Bellagio has an amazing lineup of selections like ahi tuna tartare, butternut squash soup and Michael’s lobster pot pie.
For a Thanksgiving with unbeatable views, Top of the World at The STRAT has offerings like maple chipotle sweet potato chowder with apple cranberry chutney and bacon lardons, cider-brined roasted turkey with roasted andouille stuffing, cracked pepper and brie mornay, and brown sugar-whipped acorn squash,
all topped off with salted caramel apple crumble cake with cream cheese frosting for dessert.
For more Thanksiving meal options, go to lasvegasmagazine.com
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Oscar’s Steakhouse
Martin Lawrence lets his comedy do the talking for the Y’all Know What It Is! Tour
Comedy is an art form for a talent on Martin Lawrence’s level. In his case, art blended into comedy seamlessly, thanks to a teacher who gave her rambunctious pupil fi ve minutes at the end of class to perform stand-up before other students in exchange for chilling out for the rest of class. Nowadays the actor-comedian, who broke out as the boisterous title character of his own eponymous sitcom, maintains a low-key lifestyle, saving his energy for the right scripts and stand-up tours, where he takes rising stars on the road. Lawrence chose Ms. Pat and Desi Banks as special guests for the Vegas stop on his Y’all Know What It Is! Tour , which should put to rest rumors about his health that rose during promotional appearances for Bad Boys: Ride or Die . The tour launched in June , opened by Benji Brown in Chandler, Ariz., and ends with an April show in Little Rock, Ark., with Deon Cole on the bill. Lawrence seems to have done few interviews for Y’all Know What It Is! and prefers to let the comedy do the talking. By the time the tour wraps, his slate will be clear for preproduction on the sequel to 1999’s Blue Streak , a No. 1 box o ce smash co-starring Luke Wilson and Dave Chappelle.
Chappelle would inherit Lawrence’s crown as the king of television comedy a few years later as Lawrence starred in 2000’s Big Momma’s House and 2001’s Black Knight . He’d star in many other comedies, but it was his sequels to Big Momma’s House and Bad Boys that sold the most tickets in theaters. Bad Boys: Ride or Die , the fourth installment of the franchise, has grossed $400 million since opening the second weekend in June. There was clearly an appetite for Lawrence’s chemistry with Will Smith and a nostalgia for Martin that led Netfl ix to begin streaming the sitcom in March. This was Lawrence at his most boisterous, with a portfolio of memorable characters that made episodes the topic of water-cooler conversations throughout the mid-’90s. Lawrence had made his comedy bones by that time, navigating his way from comedy sets in Washington, D.C. to A-list stages in New York and L.A. before landing a series of increasingly high-profi le television and fi lm roles. By 1992, he was introducing new talent at HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and, two years later, had the biggest hit stand-up theatrical release since Eddie Murphy’s Raw with You So Crazy . It’s understandable that Lawrence’s catchphrase of “Crazy … deranged!” from the set fi lmed at New York’s Majestic Theatre could tint the lenses he was viewed with through the rest of the decade. He experienced the excesses of fame, made mistakes and owned up to them.
Nowadays he’s associated with a simpler pre-Internet time when it was OK to push boundaries for comedy’s sake. Lawrence doesn’t seek to go viral. He’s an infl uence, not an infl uencer, and he’s always been good for a laugh.
By MATT KELEMEN
Photo by Erik Voake
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Let the stars help you tap into your sporty side
No two things quite go together like football and Thanksgiving. Seriously, there are three games scheduled on the holiday itself and plenty more slated to take place all week. But in a city like Las Vegas, the arrival of Turkey Day brings a week full of all kinds of sporting events and viewing parties. With so many options, from pro sports to collegiate athletics; from basketball to hockey to football; from being at the game to watching at the bar with your buds; why not let the cosmos help you choose?
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos
Social and stirred by surprises, Aquarians will love the atmosphere of this Nov. 24 AFC West divisional showdown. Warm up in the Modelo Tailgate Zone before stepping into the stadium for the 11:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. pregame happy hour, then sit back and watch some exciting football. Allegiant Stadium. ticketmaster.com
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
PT’s Wings & Sports
How about a laid-back locale for the chillest water sign? Sip from a selection of craft and local beers while you gaze upon games on HDTVs and the massive LED wall. For a special treat, catch Sunday’s football breakfast with dishes like birria ramen and the Southwest veggie omelet with roasted poblano peppers. The STRAT. 702.380.7777
Aries
March 21-April 19
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse & Sports Bar Bet boldly (as would be Aries fashion) at this lively sports bar with its own William Hill Sports Book. Sport team colors during a Knights game for a free beer with food purchase or indulge in Thanksgiving specials like the holiday turkey burger with stuffing, cranberry aioli and gravy. SAHARA Las Vegas. 702.761.7000
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Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
Holiday season? More like Sagittarius season! We love you for your high-energy exuberance, and there’s no better place for your vibes than a Vegas Golden Knights game.
For the Nov. 29 battle against the Winnipeg Jets, start with a pregame in The Park, where you’ll find eats like Salt Bae’s steakhouse, Nusr-Et, and more casual eats like Shake Shack and Luke’s Lobster. Taste specialty cocktails and unique beers at Beerhaus
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By Em Jurbala
Photo by Wade Vandervort
Taurus
April 20-May 20
Terry’s Chocolate Vegas Showdown Gluttons for intensity, Tauruses will love this college basketball doubleheader featuring Duke taking on Kansas and Seattle facing Furman on Nov. 26. Plus the Blue Devils and the Jayhawks promise a fierce match, followed by skilled play by the Redhawks and the Paladins.
T-Mobile Arena. axs.com
Gemini
May 21-June 20
UNLV Rebels vs. UNR Wolf Pack Talk about two sides of the same coin, Gemini! Snag seats at the Nov. 30 Battle for Nevada to watch the two Universities of Nevada duke it out for the Fremont Cannon. With the Rebels in the midst of a fantastic season and a deep-seated rivalry, this will be a can’t-miss event. Allegiant Stadium. unlvtickets.com
Cancer
June 21-July 22
Immersive Sports Viewing
Have a game day experience as unique as you are, Cancer, at Illuminarium, where 360-degree projections take you right to the game. On Nov. 25, catch the Golden Knights vs. the Philadelphia Flyers at 4 p.m. and the Baltimore Ravens vs. Los Angeles Chargers at 5:15 p.m.
3246 W. Desert Inn Road. illuminarium.com
Leo July 23-Aug. 22
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Hockey Club Snag seats at this Nov. 30 game against Utah Hockey Club to not only see the Knights take on the National Hockey League’s newest team, but also to support Hockey Fights Cancer, an organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds to support people affected by cancer. T-Mobile Arena. axs.com
WSKY Stadium photo by Anthony Mair
and find sweet treats at the Hello Kitty Café before entering the Fortress. Take your seat a bit ahead of the puck drop to witness one of the most authentically Vegas-style entrance spectacles you could imagine. Impressive projections and an ice-skating knight in shining armor transport fans to a medieval fantasyland just before the local team takes the ice. And you won’t want to miss the national anthem, typically sung by Carnell “Golden Pipes” Johnson, the trained opera singer whose rich vocals serve the well-known but di cult-to-sing song oh so well. Once the game begins, keep an eye out for star players like Mark Stone and Shea Theodore, but also watch some of the more recently rostered players
pull o some impressive gameplay. The Knights have a near-unbreakable defense, but the Jets’ o ense packs major firepower, so expect quite the bout.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Players Era College Basketball Tournament
If you’d rather mill around and sip and snack throughout the game, score some tickets to the Sire Spirits Party Deck. Located right beside the castle that overlooks the arena, this clublike atmosphere is perfect for large group celebrations. Don’t forget to shop for merch in the Armory and save your ticket stub to cash in on special promos like free fries at McDonald’s if the team scores in the first period and two free tacos at Taco Bell if the Knights sink two pucks in the same period.
We know you already have your itinerary squared away, Virgo, so here’s an event with enough games that you’ll surely be able to squeeze one or two in. The Power and Impact groups will compete in their own brackets Nov. 26-27 for a spot to play in the Nov. 30 championship clash. MGM Grand. axs.com
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Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
RedTail
Sometimes plagued by indecision, you won’t need to choose just one here, Libra. Enjoy karaoke, arcade games and more during pro football watch parties on Sunday, Monday and Thursday or college football watch parties on Friday and Saturday.
Resorts World Las Vegas. zoukgrouplv.com
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
Stadium Swim
A water sign in the pool? Duh! Watch your favorite team compete on the 143-foot screen from one of six heated pools. Pro football steals the spotlight on Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Friday, while college football takes over Saturday’s screen time. For extra comfort and a private 65-inch TV, book a cabana. Circa Resort & Casino. circlasvegas.com
RedTail photo by Megan Blair, Hello Kitty Café photo by Christopher DeVargas
Awana Spa & Wellness o ers distinctive facilities and specialty treatments
By Kiko Miyasato
Spa peeps, listen up! Awana Spa & Wellness at Resorts World Las Vegas is a must-visit for seekers of sublime body, mind and soul experiences. Guests can book one of many, many treatments or simply take advantage of Awana’s Fountain of Youth Passport—a three-hour
pass to enjoy all the amenities without having to book a treatment. First, marvel at the spa’s luxury-meets-holistic vibes and décor. The serene space was designed around the concept of sacred geometry with curved archways and walls and very few angles and corners,
leaving a sense of flow to the space. The spa is arranged in a full circle, so if you keep going, you’ll eventually end where you started—lending a calming e ect in your journey. Awana Spa & Wellness also has singular experiences in addition to the best in relaxation and rejuvenation treatments. Let’s get into just some of the highlights: >Fountain of Youth. This is the co-ed space fi lled with all the goodies for the body. “The heart of Awana Spa is
ing, two in the afternoon), the Sauna Meister performs inside the event sauna and takes guests on a 20-min-
our Fountain of Youth with six vitality pools, the crystal salt laconium, heated tepidarium chairs, our event sauna and experiential showers,” says Kim Key, director of Awana Spa. “Our guests are able to enjoy together—couples, friends, family, it truly is meant to be a social spa which truly is unique. We want people to enjoy the social aspect of wellness.”
ute journey that incorporates light, sound, heat and aromatherapy. “In the simplest terms, it can be explained as a towel dance,” Key says. “We have trained performers that have choreographed dances to the lights and music. It’s like a mini theater. Through the dance, they have a towel that dispenses the aromatherapy and the heat throughout the room.” Awana Spa & Wellness is the fi rst to bring this European tradition to the U.S. “It’s unique in that people know the benefits of a sauna but sometimes you’re just counting down the minutes, but if you’re being entertained by this amazing show with aromatherapy and beautiful dance and lights and sound then 20 minutes goes by like that.”
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menu of top treatments to transition the body into the new season. The Moroccanoil Hydration Ritual, “is a great transition of exfoliating that summer skin going into winter, that leaves the skin glowing,” Key says. It includes a full-body scrub, rain shower, full-body massage and dry body oil using Moroccan oil products. Other specialty treatments include Eastern Vibrations, a massage that incorporates sound therapy and sound bowls; Machu Picchu, with healing crystals, aromatherapy and bodywork; and the DiamondGlow Facial, which uses a machine to exfoliate and remove the dry skin while also infusing medical-grade serums into the skin.
>Treatments. As fall is in full swing, Awana Spa & Wellness has the perfect
“We have such experienced providers—therapists and aestheticians, well versed in their trade,” Key sums up. “We have a team that truly has hospitality in their hearts; they want to serve people. … My team is also the heart of Awana Spa.”
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Showbiz Weekly Listings
Entertainment
Comedy
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club The former Everybody Loves Raymond star brings his signature sense of humor to the Strip. MGM Grand, 21+. bradgarrettcomedy.com
Carrot Top Through the use of props and some anecdotes from his life, this comedian offers one of the funniest, most heartfelt shows on the Strip. Luxor, 16+. 702.262.4400
Comedy Cellar The iconic New York City club brings its unique atmosphere and quality stand-up to Vegas. 18+.Rio Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Jessica Kirson Mandalay Bay, 6:30 p.m. Nov. 29, starting at $65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Catch renowned comedians and up-and-coming stand-ups. The Linq Promenade. 855.234.7469
L.A. Comedy Club A weekly lineup of well-known headliners and up-and-coming comedians take the spotlight. The STRAT, 21+. bestvegascomedy.com
Martin Lawrence Park MGM, 7 p.m. Nov. 29, starting at $69 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Stars of Comedy Catch resident headliners like Carlos Mencia and popular guest comedians in an intimate venue. Harrah’s Las Vegas. starsofcomedy.com
Tape Face Reviving and reinvigorating the silent art of mime, America’s Got Talent finalist Tape Face creates a fun and inviting show through simple, clever humor. MGM Grand. mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com
Wiseguys Live Comedy Have a laugh at one of two locations with well-known acts. 1511 S. Main Street and 6593 Las Vegas Blvd. S., Suite B-222. 702.272.0786
Concerts
Barry Manilow Expect to hear all your favorites from this master showman, from “Mandy” to “Copacabana” Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com
Eagles Rock out to songs like “Hotel California” and “New Kid in Town” with the legendary band while fully encapsulated in Sphere’s immersive technology. Sphere. vibee.com
Garth Brooks/Plus ONE The country music singer and songwriter wows with hits, unique performances, special guests and surprises that practically mandate return visits. Caesars Palace. ticketmaster.com
Jam Hsiao Park MGM, 9 p.m. Nov. 28, starting at $101 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
King Diamond Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. Nov. 30, starting at $149 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Livingston Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 8 p.m. Nov. 29, starting at $25 plus tax and fee. etix.com
MC Magic, Baby Bash and Lil Rob Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, starting at $77.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Rod Stewart: The Encore Shows The rock ’n’ roll icon performs legendary hits spanning more than five
decades, including “Maggie May” and “Hot Legs.” ticketmaster.com
Shania Twain: Come On Over The top-selling female country artist of all time hits the Strip once again, and she’s ready to play your favorites from her catalog. Planet Hollywood. ticketmaster.com
Soul of Motown High-energy show honors Motown-era legends such as The Temptations, Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, The Jackson 5 and Marvin Gaye. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Magic
Colin Cloud: Mastermind The hilarious and mysterious “real-life Sherlock Homes” will blow your mind in this brain-bending mentalism show. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
David Copperfield Expect his Vegas show to be filled with both sleight of hand and his renowned grand illusions. This is a show that will both astound you and tug at your heart strings. MGM Grand, 5+. 702.891.1111
The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Today the Kentucky native is doing what he always wanted— mystifying people and making them laugh at the same time. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
Mat Franco—Magic Reinvented Nightly The America’s Got Talent winner has a lot of tricks up his sleeves and is ready to unleash them. This show is fun for the entire family! The Linq. ticketmaster.com
Piff the Magic Dragon This magician/comedian mixes magic with sardonic wit to great effect Flamingo, 8+. 702.777.2782
Shin Lim The magician has redefined close-up magic with precise, self-choreographed routines and a style that’s nothing short of poetic. The Venetian, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Revues
Chippendales Some of the hottest men in Vegas create an ultimate girls’ night out with singing, dancing, up-close interaction and a whole lot more. Rio Las Vegas, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease This seductive revue features more than a dozen numbers full of steamy choreography, powerhouse vocals and high-energy music. Luxor, 18+. 702.262.4400
Lady Like Features a fun plot, talented performers and a touch of humor. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, 18+. etix.com
Magic Mike Live Las Vegas Channing Tatum’s Vegas endeavor, based on the hit movies, presents an unforgettable night of sizzling, 360-degree entertainment. SAHARA Las Vegas, 18+. magicmikelivelasvegas.com
ROUGE Get naughty at this coed erotic show, featuring acrobats, aerialists, comedians and more. The STRAT, 18+. tickets.thestrat.com
Thunder From Down Under This Australian import presents chiseled bodies, sexy dance routines, cheeky humor and boy-next-door charm. Excalibur, 18+. 702.597.7600
“X” Burlesque In an homage to the classic art form, beautiful topless dancers perform imaginatively staged
numbers. Rock, pop, country and hip-hop are combined with a variety of dance styles to set hearts racing. Flamingo, 18+. 702.777.2782
“X” Country Giddy up as the “X” Country women in this bare-skinned adult show dance to popular country songs. Harrah’s Las Vegas, 18+. 702.777.2782
“X” Rocks You’ve got to see this hard-rocking revue featuring the X Girls dancing to favorites from artists like Whitesnake, Alice Cooper and Mötley Crüe. Horseshoe Las Vegas, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Special Events
Gospel Brunch Mandalay Bay, 10 a.m. Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, starting at $64.50 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sports
BattleBots: Destruct-A-Thon You’ve seen the TV show—now see the metal machine melee live and in person! Caesars Entertainment Studios at Horseshoe Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Denver Broncos Allegiant Stadium, 1:05 p.m. Nov. 24, prices vary. ticketmaster.com
Players Era Power College Basketball Tournament MGM Grand, times vary. Nov. 26-27 and 30, starting at $35 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Utah Hockey Club T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. Nov. 30, prices vary. axs.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Winnipeg Jets T-Mobile Arena, 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29, prices vary. axs.com
Vegas Showdown: Duke vs. Kansas, Furman vs. Seattle T-Mobile Arena, 6 p.m. Nov. 26, starting at $59 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Theater
Absinthe Be mesmerized as exotic burlesque, vaudeville and circus acts unfold. Caesars Palace, 18+. spiegelworld.com or 702.534.3419
Atomic Saloon Show The creators of Absinthe have made the Wild West even wilder, with scenes described as “Blazing Saddles meets America’s Got Talent meets Westworld.” The Venetian. 702.534.3419
DISCOSHOW Take an express journey back to 1970s New York City at the center of a disco celebration with dynamic dancers and smooth skaters, all rejoicing in the music that ignited a generation. The Linq Hotel. spiegelworld.com
Dita Von Teese Glamorously provocative like no other of its kind worldwide, this showgirl—and showboy— spectacular brims with Bob Mackie costumes and haute couture by fashion’s superstars, all envisioned by the undisputed queen of burlesque. The Venetian, 18+. voltairelv.com
Drag Brunch Enjoy some of the most well-known female impersonators plus a buffet-style brunch. Don’t forget to have your camera ready. Treasure Island. 702.337.7577
iLuminate Incredible dance moves are combined with state-of-the-art technology for an exhilarating evening of entertainment. The STRAT, 5+. tickets.thestrat.com
Jabbawockeez Take a trip through decades of music styles while enjoying some of the most amazing dance moves you’ll ever see. MGM Grand. 702.531.3826
KÀ This Cirque du Soleil show combines acrobatics, martial arts, puppetry and pyrotechnics in an unprecedented performance space. MGM Grand. 702.531.3826
Mad Apple Inspired by the excitement of New York City nightlife, Cirque du Soleil delivers a dynamic production with comedians and magicians alongside its iconic acrobatic and dance acts. New York-New York, 18+. 866.606.7111
Menopause The Musical When four women of a certain age meet in a department store, there’s a lack of estrogen, but there’s no shortage of laughs. Harrah’s Las Vegas. 702.777.2782
Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil explores the King of Pop’s greatest hits in this theatrical spectacular inspired by Jackson’s music. Mandalay Bay. 702.632.7580
Mystère Cirque du Soleil’s production features a blend of circus arts and street performance, colorful and outrageous costumes, dramatic sets and original live music. Treasure Island. treasureisland.com or 702.894.7222
Tournament of Kings Evil characters challenge the good guys such as King Arthur and Prince Christopher. Watch kings joust, dragon-warriors fight and beautiful damsels dance. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
WOW–The Vegas Spectacular Thirty artists fly, flip, dance and defy imagination in a 180-degree setting with holograms and finalists from America’s Got Talent! Rio Las Vegas, 4+. ticketmaster.com
Tributes
The Australian Bee Gees Show Performing since 1996, the tribute band brings the sound of the legendary Bee Gees to life with superb sound, graphics and lighting. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
The King Comes Home Relive the days Elvis Presley spent performing at this iconic property with a tribute to the King. Westgate Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
MJ Live This tribute to the King of Pop captures the essence of Michael Jackson’s voice and biggest hits while dancers re-create some of his hottest dance moves. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Dining
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The following is a select list of some of the top Las Vegas restaurants. The capsule reviews have been written by the Las Vegas Magazine staff. Subject to change.
Around the Valley
Battista’s Hole in the Wall Enjoy Italian favorites such as eggplant Parmigiana and linguini with chopped clams. 4041 Linq Lane. 702.732.1424 $$$
Buca di Beppo Family-style items such as spaghetti with meatballs and veal saltimbocca 412 E. Flamingo Road. 702.866.2867 & 7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 702.363.6524 $$
Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta The family-style pizzas are superb. 241 W. Charleston Blvd. 702.445.4645 $
Hard Rock Cafe Everything from live music to casual American dining, plus a cool gift shop. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S., No. 120. 702.733.7625 $$
The Pepper Club Chef Todd English serves a fresh culinary vision at this Japanese-Mediterranean fusion spot. 921 S. Main St. 725.228.2393 $$$
Pioneer Saloon Visit the oldest bar in Southern Nevada for burgers, barbecue and more. Goodsprings, 310 W. Spring St. pioneersaloonnv.com $
Ahern Hotel
Aroma Barista Bar Snack on freshly baked pastries and breads or fill up with a sandwich alongside your coffee. 725.214.4800 $
Joel’s Chophouse Enjoy steaks and classic American fare in a casual dining room. 725.214.4950 $$
Ottimo Gourmet Kitchen & Pizzeria Serving up New York-style pizza and housemade pasta. 725.214.4800 $
Aria
Bardot Brasserie Michael Mina embraces French cuisine in this tribute to the classic Parisian brasserie. 702.590.8610 $$$
Blossom An enchanted garden is the template for a vibrant evening of authentic Chinese fare. 702.590.8620 $$$
Carbone The Vegas outpost of this Italian-American restaurant presents a luxurious dining experience. 702.590.2663 $$$
Catch Globally inspired high-end seafood dishes make this one of the go-to restaurants for A-list celebrities. 702.590.5757 $$$$
Cathédrale Expect decadent French-Mediterranean cuisine from the Las Vegas outpost of this New York City favorite. cathedralerestaurant.com $$$
Din Tai Fung World-renowned noodle and dumpling house specializes in Xiao Long Bao, a Shanghai-style soup dumpling. 702.590.8650 $$
Javier’s Dine on seafood, chicken and steak dishes created with Mexican flair, plus an array of premium tequilas and signature margaritas. 702.590.3637 $$$
Jean Georges Steakhouse Meats are flown in daily from around the world to the Michelin three-star chef’s steakhouse. 702.590.8660 $$$$
Julian Serrano Tapas Traditional and innovative tapas from Spain are this menu’s stars. 702.590.8520 $$$
Lemongrass One of the few Thai restaurants on the Strip curries favor with its interactive satay bar. 702.590.8670 $$
Posh Burger This hamburger joint serves up all kinds of burgers, from a single-patty sandwich to a gourmet one with wagyu beef. 702.590.7888 $
Proper Eats Food Hall Enjoy elevated eats in a fast, casual setting. Highlights include Pizzaoki, Laughing
Buddha Ramen, Seoul Bird and Parm Famous Italian 702.590.8664 $
Salt & Ivy California coastal-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails make this eatery a must-visit. 702.590.9899 $$
Bellagio
Harvest Delight in stone-oven seafood preparations, grilled dry-aged and grass-fed beef, charcuterie and vegan options 702.693.8800 $$$
Jasmine Enjoy the exotic flavors and aromas of traditional Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine as well as signature Szechwan and Hunan dishes. 702.693.8166 $$
Lago by Julian Serrano Dishes include artisanal pizzas, fresh pastas and top cuts of meat in a lakeside locale. 702.693.8888 $$$
Le Cirque Beneath a silk ceiling you dine at the center of the universe. Le Cirque dictates style and elegance via its award-winning creations
702.693.8100 $$$$
The Mayfair Supper Club The restaurant mixes elegant dishes with live entertainment and an impeccable view of the Fountains of Bellagio. 702.693.8876 $$$
Michael Mina Luckily for you, chef Michael Mina can’t leave seafood alone. Don’t miss the extensive list of wines from American and Europeans vineyards. 702.693.7223 $$$$
Noodles Admire the sleek wall of noodles as you taste the many dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. 702.693.8131 $$
Prime Steakhouse Any steak lover in Vegas will tell you Prime is No. 1. Nothing can subtract from your having a grand time. 702.693.8484 $$$$
Sadelle’s Café Up your brunch game with signature dishes like fried chicken, sticky buns and the mammoth Sadelle’s bagel tower. 702.693.7356 $$
Spago Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant features homemade pastas, wood-oven pizzas, fresh seafood and prime steaks. 702.693.8181 $$$
Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, all in an elegant, relaxing setting. 702.730.3900 $$$
Caesars Palace
Amalfi by Bobby Flay Flay’s newest restaurant in Vegas celebrates flavors of the Italian coast, with handmade pasta and fresh seafood. 702.650.5965 $$$$
Bacchanal Buffet This buffet is the largest in Vegas and features interactive kitchens, daily chef specials and many new dishes 702.731.7928 $$$
Beijing Noodle No. 9 Northern Chinese creations abound in this casual noodle shop with much more on the menu. 877.346.4642 $$
Brasserie B by Bobby Flay Indulge in French-inspired dishes and libations from your favorite TV chef, Bobby Flay. 866.227.5938 $$$
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill This rustic pub features traditional English dishes. 702.731.7410 $$
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen Drawing inspiration from his acclaimed reality show, celebrity chef
Gordon Ramsay delights with signature dishes like beef Wellington and a Red and Blue Kitchen theme. 702.731.7373 $$$
Mr Chow Be transported to China with Beijing-inspired cuisine served family-style at this world renowned dining outpost 702.731.7888 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas Chef Nobu Matsuhisa presents teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and bar and lounge. 702.785.6628 $$$
Peter Luger Steak House This Vegas outpost of the New York restaurant even has its own state-of-the-art dry-aging room. caesars.com $$$
Pronto by Giada Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis serves signature Italian dishes, pastries and paninis for breakfast and lunch daily. 702.731.7266 $
Restaurant Guy Savoy Three-Star Michelin chef Guy Savoy opened his first restaurant outside of Paris here. 702.731.7286 $$$$
Stanton Social Prime Chef Chris Santos brings dishes like French onion soup dumplings and pierogies to the Strip. 702.650.5985 $$$
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops
Carmine’s Las Vegas This famed N.Y. Italian eatery serves pastas, seafood entrées and homestyle antipasto. 702.473.9700 $$
The Cheesecake Factory Enjoy an incredibly wide range of cuisines and cheesecakes, plus salads, superfoods and lunch specials. 702.792.6888 $$
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Lauded dishes from ocean and land. 702.792.9222 $$$
The Palm There’s steak, lobster and more at this spot frequented by Vegas entertainers. 702.732.7256 $$$
RPM Italian Offering more than a dozen fresh handmade pastas, a wide selection of antipasti, crudo, steaks and more. 702.860.2225 $$$
Sushi Roku Bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary forms of Japanese cuisine. 702.733.7373 $$$
True Food Kitchen This health-conscious eatery offers inventive dishes that are great for your tastebuds and your body. 702.340.2600 $$
Water Grill Guests are transported to the sea with live products in salt-water tanks and a menu packed with fresh seafood. 702.832.4777 $$$
Circa Resort & Casino
8 East Dumplings, wontons, skewers, pot stickers and more abound on this menu inspired by metropolitan Asian food markets 702.726.5508 $$
Barry’s Downtown Prime There’s something for everyone at this world-class steakhouse. 702.726.5504 $$$
Jack Pots If you’ve never tried Michigan’s own Zingerman’s Coffee, you really need to check this out. 702.247.2258 $
Project BBQ Fans of Carolina-style barbecue will find much to enjoy at this “food truck,” accessible from the Fremont Street Experience. 702.726.5491 $$
Saginaw’s Delicatessen From its famous Reuben to matzo ball soup, prime rib and latkes, this delicatessen will keep you coming back for more. 702.726.5506 $$
The Steak House A legendary go-to spot for mesquite-grilled steaks, prime rib, lobster, lamb chops and crab legs. 702.794.3767 $$$
El Cortez
Siegel’s 1941 Dining spot serves up steaks, seafood, burgers and breakfast classics with an old-school Vegas vibe. 702.385.5200 $$
The Cromwell
Giada The Food Network star showcases California-influenced Italian fare in the first restaurant she opened in Vegas. 855.442.3271 $$$
The D
American Coney Island The Detroit original gets served up Vegas-style! Don’t forget the restaurant’s famous Coney Island chili sauce. 702.388.2400 $
Andiamo Steakhouse The beloved Italian restaurant serves handmade pastas and quality cuts of meat, with many being sourced from top purveyors. 702.388.2220 $$$
Bacon Nation Satisfy every bit of your bacon desires at this eatery with bacon tasting flights, the reverse BLT and maple bacon cheesecake. baconnationlv.com $$
Downtown Grand
Freedom Beat Take a culinary road trip with dishes like Wisconsin cheese curds, a Philly cheesesteak sandwich and ale-battered Alaskan cod. 702.719.5315 $$
Triple George Grill San Francisco-style seafood and steakhouse with an old-fashioned ambience. 702.384.2761 $$
Excalibur
Buca di Beppo Family-style Italian favorites such as spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna and veal saltimbocca. 702.795.1010 $$
Dick’s Last Resort Sassy service, outlandish décor and giant portions set the tone for this unique dining experience. 702.597.7991 $$
Tap Sports Bar Showcasing the greatest in professional and college sporting events while serving up fan-favorite food and an extensive beer selection. 702.597.7777 $$
Flamingo
Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse One of the must-try steak experiences in Las Vegas. It’s both a nod to Las Vegas’ history and a superb showcase for amazing appetizers, entrées and cocktails. 702.733.3111 $$$
Carlos ’n Charlie’s Indulge in Mexican favorites such as fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, margaritas and sangria. 702.522.9254 $$
Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
Veranda Enjoy modern American cuisine in the dining room or on a stylish garden terrace. A relaxing experience. 702.632.5121 $$
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas
Benihana Chefs prepare Japanese cuisine exhibition-style on teppanyaki tables, with a patio overlooking Las Vegas Boulevard. 702.820.3080 $$$
The Capital Grille Dry-aged, hand-cut steaks along with more than 350 selections of wine. 702.932.6631 $$
Emmitt’s Vegas Indulge in Southern favorites, hand-crafted cocktails and rich butter cake at this lively dining destination founded by Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith. emmittsvegas.com $$
Galpão Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse This churrascaria will leave you satisfied, with a large selection of fresh meats brought to your table until you’re full. 702.602.0384 $$
Happy Camper Pizza, drinks and a fun atmosphere make this casual patio the place to be. happycamper.pizza $
Jeannie’s Pizza is the star, but you can also enjoy a selection of salads, pastas and warm sandwiches known as “toasties” inside Nordstrom. 702.784.1610 $$
Maggiano’s Little Italy Italian-American cuisine with such items as rigatoni with marsala sauce and gnocchi with Italian sausage. 702.732.2550 $$
Ra Sushi Offers a variety of Japanese cuisine as well as a large sushi bar. 702.696.0008 $$
El Segundo Sol Features a tequila tasting room and authentic Mexican cuisine. 702.258.1211 $$
Golden Nugget
Cadillac Mexican Kitchen Enjoy a variety of tapas, tacos, specialty margaritas and an extensive list of high-end tequilas. 702.386.8242 $
Chart House Feast on seafood and steaks while watching exotic fish swim. 702.386.8364 $$$
CJ Comfort food at its finest: Hearty burgers, sandwiches, pastas, seafood and entrées like chicken pot pie and country fried steak. 702.386.8238 $$
Grotto Italian Ristorante Grab a pizza from the excellent Italian joint 702.386.8341 $
Red Asian Cuisine Combines a modern, Japaneserestaurant with traditional flavors of hand-crafted sushi and sashimi plus fabulous Chinese dishes. 702.385.7111 $$
Saltgrass Steak House A lineup of tender, mouthwatering steaks is accompanied by fresh seafood, barbecue ribs and juicy burgers. 702.474.2588 $$
Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse Restaurant group Landry’s presents a version of its acclaimed Houston steakhouse. 702.386.8399 $$$
Grand Bazaar Shops
Dave’s Hot Chicken A grab-and-go location for the famous dish. 725.229.7300 $
Giordano’s The heritage of Chicago deep dish pizza is evident in the flaky, fluffy crust. 702.850.2420 $$
Ramen-Ya Resembles ramen houses in Japan with hot ramen, rice dishes and sushi rolls. 702.586.6889 $
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Wahlburgers Enjoy quality, house-made burgers and Wahlberg family favorites, such as mac ’n’ cheese with smoked bacon. 702.405.9090 $
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Brera Osteria Influenced by Milan’s Brera neighborhood, this restaurant specializes in fresh, vibrant Italian flavors. 702.414.1227 $$
Canaletto This Italian cuisine imparts a true sense of Venice. A wonderful place for the whole family. 702.733.0070 $$
Cañonita The flavors of Old Mexico come alive in this bright setting. 702.420.2561 $$
Carlo’s Bakery Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro’s first Vegas bakery features such signature goodies as crumb cake and cannoli. 702.607.2356 $
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria Coal-fired brick-oven pizzas are topped with mouthwatering ingredients and served in an intimate setting. 702.754.3450 $
Jay Bird’s Nashville Hot Chicken Enjoy classic chicken dishes and inventive specialties with a range of heat-level options. 702.463.9279 $
Lobster ME Get classic lobster rolls that are packed with Maine lobster, served deli-counter style. 702.912.0777 $
Mercato della Pescheria Italian restaurant inspired by the quaint fish markets off the coast of Italy. 702.837.0309 $$$
Smith & Wollensky “America’s Steakhouse” offers a variety of flavorful dishes like a 24-ounce rib-eye and a rotisserie roasted chicken. 702.637.1515 $$$$
Stagecoach Country Roadhouse Smoked meats, burgers and more from chef Bert Bonnarens make this a can’t-miss stop. grandcanalshoppes.com $$
Sushi Samba A unique blend of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Indulge in sizzling meats, sushi, sashimi and ceviche. 702.607.0700 $$$
Tao Asian Bistro Specializing in Hong Kong, Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 702.388.8338 $$
Trattoria Reggiano Signature dishes like filet mignon meatballs. 702.369.2053 $$
Zeppola Café Indulge in classic Italian sweets and baked treats from this Vegas outpost of a New York favorite. 725.204.6595 $
Harrah’s Las Vegas
PizzaCake Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro’s fast-casual dining concept features a walk-up window for pizza, as well as a cake ATM. 702.369.5277 $
Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Enjoy original Gordon Ramsay specialties such as beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding, served up with a little Vegas flair. 800.214.9110 $$
Ruth’s Chris Steak House The renowned steakhouse is known for its signature cuts of meat, broiled in a trademark 1,800-degree oven. 702.693.6000 $$$
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Dine a sports bar setting with a Louisiana-inspired menu 702.693.6111 $$
Hilton Garden Inn
The Garden Grille & Bar Enjoy steaks and seafood plus a variety of other American favorites here. 702.322.9000 $$
Hilton Lake Las Vegas
Medici Café and Terrace The flavors of Italy and wholesome, seasonal fare prepared in an open kitchen. 702.567.4700 $$
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Nosh on game-day favorites and inventive, over-the-top fare. 702.794.3139 $$
Jack Binion’s Steak Indulge in steaks, seafood, sides and sweets, along with signature cocktails and a warm, inviting atmosphere. 702.967.4711 $$$
JW Marriott
Hawthorn Grill A cozy, romantic steakhouse serving American classics. 702.507.5900 $$$
Jade Asian Kitchen & Noodles Nosh on Chinese wok favorites, sushi, ramen and robata-grilled dishes. 702.869.7900 $$
Las Vegas Marriott
Café325 American menu with steak and seafood. 702.650.2000 $$
The Linq Hotel
Buddy’s Jersey Eats Enjoy Jersey-style street food and sweet treats straight from the window of this food truck. buddysjerseyeats.com $
The Boss Cafe by Buddy Valastro Features a mozz bar, where patrons can get fresh mozzarella creations. 775.490.2873 $$
Diner Ross This friendly “finer diner” serves all the greatest hits: burgers, steaks and Disco Fries, plus a selection of primo cocktails. spiegelworld.com $$
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar Bold, in-your-face fare. From presentation to decor to service, this is just all-out fun. 702.794.3139 $$
Hash House A Go Go A hot spot known for creative takes on breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 702.254.4646 $$
The Linq Promenade
Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar This eatery features a contemporary takes on traditional Mexican dishes. 702.691.3773 $$
Favorite Bistro Enjoy life, laughs and French fare combined with a dose of American flair. 702.844.4700 $$
Flour & Barley Nosh on brick-oven pizza made with fresh mozzarella and house-made toppings. 702.430.4430 $$
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips Experience Chef Ramsay’s most casual dining experience. 702.322.0529 $
Maxie’s These twists on American classics will please your eyes and your palate, such as the Fluffy Cotton Candy Pancake Tower and Coco Pebbles French Toast. 702.754.4400 $
Off the Strip This locals favorite boasts a “just real food” approach to breakfast, lunch and dinner. 702.331.6800 $$
Tilted Kilt This Celtic-style does it right with pubstyle entrées and gorgeous plaid-clad servers known as the Kilt Girls. 702.826.2100 $$
Virgil’s Real Barbecue Taste some of the country’s most sacred schools of barbecue: Memphis, Kansas City, the Carolinas and Texas. 702.389.7400 $$
Yard House An impressive beer list and rocking playlist are the perfect match for signature dishes like the black truffle cheeseburger. 702.597.0434 $$
Luxor
Diablo’s Cantina A spin on traditional Mexican cuisine, with a wide array of libations, including, of course, margaritas. 702.262.5225 $$
Public House Las Vegas Upscale bar food, an extensive beer list and flat-screen TVs showing sports. 702.262.4525 $$
Tender Steakhouse + Lounge The menu features six different types of beef and fresh seafood flown in daily from around the country. 702.262.4778 $$$
Mandalay Bay
Border Grill Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Mexican joint puts a fun spin on some of your favorite classics. 702.632.7403 $$
Caramá A fine dining experience inspired by the mother of renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. 702.740.5522 $$$
Citizens Kitchen & Bar This lively restaurant serves stepped-up versions of America’s favorite comfort foods. 702.632.9200 $$
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar Kick back with elevated sports bar bites and an ice-cold beer at this fan-focused experience. flankerlv.com $$
Foundation Room Antique chandeliers complement steaks, seafood and handcrafted cocktails. 702.632.7631 $$$
Hazel Coffee and Cocktails Savor the moment and socialize over premium coffees, classic cocktails and handmade sandwiches and pastries. 702.632.4760 $
House of Blues Restaurant & Bar Enjoy a menu packed with American and international cuisine. 702.632.7607 $$
Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar Japanese cuisine with Korean-American accents. 702.632.7200 $$
Libertine Social A Modern American gastropub from Shawn McClain with creative “swizzle” cocktails and enticing shared plates. 702.632.7558 $$$
Noodle Shop An excellent spot to indulge your need for Cantonese cuisine. 702.632.6071 $$
Orla A seafood-forward menu with dishes featuring Greek and Middle Eastern flavors. mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com $$$
StripSteak Enjoy certified Angus beef cooked over a wood-burning grill while sipping on one of the many classic,a handcrafted cocktail. 702.632.7414 $$$$
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MGM Grand
Crush Restaurateurs Michael and Jenna Morton present a welcoming “greenhouse garden” ambience and a menu of American small plates. 702.891.3222 $$$
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse presents Big Easy-style seafood. 702.891.7374 $$$
Hakkasan Combines modern Cantonese cuisine with exquisite mixology and a dynamic nightlife scene. 702.891.7888 $$$
International Smoke The collaboration between Michael Mina and Ayesha Curry serves up wood-fired favorites. 702.891.3922 $$$
Joël Robuchon “Chef of the Century” Robuchon’s first fine dining restaurant in the U.S. 702.891.7925 $$$$
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon The less formal sibling to Robuchon offers counter service with tapas and entrées. 702.891.7358 $$$
Luchini Enjoy Italian-American classics including handmade pasta and pizzas in this lively eatery. Also, don’t forget to imbibe at this spot’s speakeasy. 702.891.7600 $$
Morimoto Las Vegas Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto presents signature seafood, steaks and sides. 702.891.3001 $$$
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen Delve into Southern comfort with signature dishes and an extensive cocktail menu. 702.640.0156 $$
Tap Sports Bar You’ll find satisfaction in the food, and, as the name suggests, the beer selection. 702.891.7239 $$
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak Colicchio uses the finest ingredients from small family farms and other specialized venues. 702.891.7318 $$$$
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Traditional American bar and grill cuisine designed by the famous chef. 702.891.3000 $$
New York–New York Beerhaus Lagers, ales and keg wines make the beer menu. Bar food, games and late-night fun completes the experience. 702.692.2337 $$
Chin Chin Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar Choose from the breakfast buffet, traditional Chinese food, sushi or Pan-Asian specialties. 702.740.6300 $$
Gallagher’s Steakhouse The definitive New York steakhouse since 1927 now has a home in Sin City. 702.740.6450 $$$
Gonzalez y Gonzalez The Mexican restaurant is so nice they named it twice! The courtyard setting will have you swearing you’re in New York. 702.740.6455 $$
Il Fornaio Delicious selections from Northern Italy served in a beautiful environment with an exhibition kitchen. 702.650.6500 $$
Luke’s Lobster Enjoy a classic lobster roll or branch out with other shellfish delights from this food truck. 702.936.4440 $$$
Nine Fine Irishmen Take in Irish vibes while noshing on Irish smoked salmon, deviled Scotch eggs and much more—and indulging in a Guinness! 702.740.3311 $$
Shake Shack Big Apple Burger joint serves juicy burgers, flat-top dogs and fresh frozen custard, and craft beer. 702.740.3311 $
Tom’s Watch Bar Small plates, entrées inspired by street food from around the world. 702.740.6766 $$
NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This N.Y. export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu. 702.730.6785 $$$
The NoMad Library Inside this posh restaurant lined with books, expect a bit of theatrical flair and such menu items as a signature roast chicken. 702.730.6788 $$$
OYO Hotel & Casino
Hooters The famous wings still punctuate this sports joint. 866.584.6687 $
Steak ’N Shake Visit the world’s largest Steak ’N Shake and enjoy their signature steak burgers and creamy milkshakes. 866.574.6687 $
Palms
Mabel’s BBQ Chef Michael Symon offers tender slabs of smoked brisket and pork belly. 866.942.7777 $$
Scotch 80 Prime Caviar, seafood and juicy steaks, including A5 Kobe beef, plus a whiskey program with rare and vintage Scotches. 866.942.7777 $$$$
Serrano Vista Cafe Nosh on the fresh flavors of Southern California classics made with locally sourced ingredients. 866.942.7777 $
Vetri Cucina Take in panoramic views from the 56th floor as you dine on divine creations from renowned Italian chef Marc Vetri. 866.942.7777 $$
Paris Las Vegas
Alexxa’s This Stripside dining spot serves up classic American cuisine, plus specialty cocktails and bean-tobar chocolate made in-house. 702.331.5100 $$
The Bedford by Martha Stewart Get a taste of the celebrity’s lifestyle at this chic eatery based on her own farmhouse. 702.946.4361 $$$
Beer Park Open-air rooftop bar and grill with American cuisine, beers and sports. 702.444.4500 $
Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay Try signature burgers and milkshakes at the celebrity chef’s joint. 702.946.4181 $
Chéri Rooftop Take a Parisian detour with a view of the Strip’s most iconic landmarks at this chic rooftop restaurant. 702.776.7777 $$
Eiffel Tower Restaurant Enjoy superior French food with spectacular views. 702.948.6937 $$$$
Gordon Ramsay Steak The chef presents dishes such as beef Wellington. 877.346.4642 $$$
Mon Ami Gabi Enjoy al fresco dining along the Strip at this French bistro. 702.944.4224 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas Dine on chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s Japanese cuisine in an intimate setting. Offers fresh
fish and other seafood in addition to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free delights. 702.946.4007 $$$
Vanderpump à Paris Nosh on Parisian-inspired bites while lounging in a lush Parisian courtyard and garden. 702.946.7000 $$
Park MGM
Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar Traditional steakhouse fare with classy cocktails. 702.730.6700 $$$$
Best Friend Renowned L.A. chef Roy Choi shares a taste of Koreatown, offering an eclectic fusion of culinary styles. 702.730.6770 $$
The Chef Truck Grab a bite from this casual, movie-inspired walk-up window, with items like the Cubano and the famous chocolate lava cake. 888.529.4828 $
Eataly Las Vegas Immersive marketplace offers a mix of gourmet Italian foods, quality restaurants and live cooking demonstrations. 702.730.7010
La La Noodle Hand-pulled noodles are the main attraction, but there’s so much more: pork belly, pot stickers, shrimp rolls and bao buns. 702.730.7025 $
Primrose Garden-inspired fare and dishes for meat-eaters and vegans alike. 702.730.6600 $$
Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly Inside Eataly. Enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes plus wine in Eataly’s marketplace. 702.730.7617 $$
Planet Hollywood Gordon Ramsay Burger A twist on American comfort food. 702.785.5462 $
Strip House New York’s famed steakhouse has redefined the steakhouse paradigm with prime cuts of beef and sexy cocktails. 702.737.5200 $$$
Yolös Mexican Grill Mexican salads, inventive side dishes and traditional street tacos. 702.785.0122 $$
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Fill up on sports bar grub like wings and burgers, or munch on salads and wraps, all before the big game starts. 702.737.0444 $
Buffalo Wild Wings Signature wings and burgers at the chain’s first Strip location. 702.734.0096 $
Cabo Wabo Cantina The flavor and rowdiness of the Mexican resort to Las Vegas. 702.385.2226 $$
Flights Try a little bit of everything at this aviation-themed, tapas-style restaurant where menu items are served in threes. 702.268.7264 $$
Gen Korean BBQ House Cook all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue favorites. 702.707.7227 $$
La Salsa Cantina Enjoy Mexican favorites such as fajitas, enchiladas and fish tacos. 702.892.0645 $
Lobster ME Classic lobster rolls packed with Maine lobster, served deli-counter style. 702.562.7837 $
Ocean One This casual American eatery offers plenty of seafoods. 702.696.9080 $
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Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille Rodizio-style meats are carved right at your table. 702.737.4748 $$
Rosa Mexicano Serving traditional made-fromscratch dishes, with an emphasis on authenticity in a bright and lively atmosphere. rosamexicano.com $$
Plaza
Hash House A Go Go Oversize portions of creative breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 702.386.2594 $
Just Rice Dishes like yellow curry, drunken noodles and kimchi fried rice. plazahotelcasino.com $
Oscar’s Steakhouse A tribute to Las Vegas attorney Oscar Goodman. 702.386.7227 $$$
Pop Up Pizza This joint employs a French bread-making technique for their delicious dough, which is made fresh daily. 702.366.0049 $
Renaissance Las Vegas
Envy Steakhouse Everything from breakfast to surf and turf. 702.784.5716 $$$
Grill 55 This casual restaurant serves up classic American cuisine. 702.784.5715 $
Resorts World Las Vegas
Aqua Indulge in fresh fish, quality meats and a wide selection of caviar from Michelin-star Chef Shaun Hergatt. 702.676.7936 $$$
Bar Zazu Tapas, cheese and charcuterie, and sweet and savory pastries served with wine from around the world. 725.233.8381 $$
Brezza Modern coastal Italian fare with handmade pastas, premier seafood, heritage breeds and Creekstone Farms beef. 702.676.6014 $$$
Carversteak Top cuts, a massive bar and a huge dining space round out the offerings at this luxury steakhouse. 702.550.2333 $$$$
Crossroads Kitchen Enjoy plant-based fine dining with Italian and Mediterranean flavors by Chef Tal Ronnen. 702.676.7000 $$$
Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book Watch a game, dance to live music or enjoy classic pub offerings from this Nashville-based sports bar. 702.676.6964 $$
Famous Foods Street Eats Food hall concept with 16 stalls featuring authentic street food and cuisines from top chefs and restaurateurs. 702.676.7000 $
FUHU Experiential dining with a twist on contemporary Asian cuisine and a extensive mixology program. 702.676.6907 $$
Genting Palace Enjoy old-world glamour plus authentic Cantonese cuisine, seafood and dim sum. 702.676.8888 $$$
Junior’s Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night options and its renowned cheesecake creations, this New York favorite is sure to please. rwlasvegas.com $
Kusa Nori Modern Japanese bistro with high-energy sushi bar and teppanyaki grills, and an extensive selection of sake. 702.676.6965 $$$
Richie Palmer’s Mulberry Street Pizzeria of Beverly Hills Pizza by the slice and whole pies with specialty
toppings such as eggplant Parmesan and rigatoni. 702.676.8860 $
Sun’s Out Buns Out The staple egg gets a delicious upgrade at this cheerful breakfast spot. 702.676.7000 $
¡VIVA! by Ray Garcia Chef Ray Garcia presents a modern take on regional Mexican cuisine in a contemporary space. 702.676.6020 $$
Wally’s Wine & Spirits Blends a restaurant, wine bar and specialty gourmet market, creating a one-stop tasting and shopping experience. 702.676.6966 $$$
Rio Las Vegas
Canteen Food Hall Nosh on creative cuisine including Philadelphia cheesesteaks, Japanese street food and Sonoran-style burritos. riolasvegas.com $
Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho The celebrity chef ’s Mexican restaurant is fun from beginning to end. The Trash Can nachos are a must.
866.746.7671 $$
Hash House a Go Go A locals favorite, this eatery is known for its oversize portions of creative breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. 866.746.7671 $
Kang’s Kitchen The liveliness of the setting is matched only by the fun of grilling your own meat at this Korean barbecue. 702.844.8420 $$
KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Featuring a dim sum menu plus seafood dishes. 702.777.2333 $$
Luckley Tavern & Grill Nibble American-style bites and sip delicious beverages in this chic, modern dining room. 866.746.7671 $$
Royal India Buffet Enjoy authentic Indian flavors in all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner buffets. 702.777.2277 $$
VooDoo Steak Enjoy some of the best views of the city from this 50th-floor restaurant. 702.777.7788 $$$
SAHARA Las Vegas
Balla Italian Soul Celebrate Italian cuisine and culture. 702.761.7619 $$$
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Chef José Andrés’ small-plate creations are a carnivore’s dream. A must-visit for true foodies. 702.761.7610 $$$
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse & Sports Bar This Philly sports bar is a hot spot for crab and other goodies. 702.761.7000 $$
The Noodle Den Dine on hand-pulled noodles, delectable dumplings and other traditional Northern Chinese dishes. 702.761.7000 $$
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits Authentic street tacos, freshly made tortillas, whimsical margarita whips and fine tequilas capture the vibrant flavors of Mexico 702.761.7000 $
Zeffer’s Cafe Indulge in comfort food classics inspired by simplicity and seasonality. 702.761.7613 $$
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place Hussong’s Cantina Authentic Baja fare and cocktails from the folks who have kept Ensenada hoppin’ for decades. 702.632.6450 $$
Rí Rá Irish Pub Dine on dishes such as Irish potato cakes and the Reuben with corned beef brisket. 702.632.7771 $$
Slice of Vegas Grab a slice at the counter or dine inside on New York-style pizza. 702.632.6470 $$
Wahlburgers Enjoy quality, house-made burgers and Wahlberg family favorites, such as mac ’n’ cheese with smoked bacon. wahlburgers.com $
The Shops at Crystals
Bazaar Mar This high-end, seafood-focused restaurant delivers upscale, inventive uses of the ocean’s bounty. 702.803.1100 $$$
Mastro’s Ocean Club Delicious fresh seafood and steaks complemented with live piano music nightly. 702.798.7115 $$$
Toca Madera Enjoy bold flavors at this high-end Mexican steakhouse serving a variety of land and sea offerings. Vegan and taqueria menus also available. 725.255.9030 $$$$
Silver Sevens
City Café Offers a variety of tasty diner-style fare as well as build-your-own pizzas. Get the most bang for your buck with specials like $5 for a burger and beer or $7 for two tacos and a beer. 702.733.7000 $
The STRAT
Chi Asian Kitchen Enjoy inventive Chinese dishes and bold flavors in a street-inspired atmosphere. 800.998.6337 $$
McCall’s Heartland Grill Steak and seafood specialties. 702.380.7777 $$$
Nunzio’s Pizzeria Grab a delicious pie at this casual pizzeria. 702.380.7720 $
PT’s Wings & Sports Enjoy wings and classic pub fare, with plenty of beers on tap. 702.380.7777 $$
The STRAT Café American-style diner serves up generous portions of comfort food. 702.380.5115 $
Top of the World Fine-dining restaurant rotates 360 degrees every 80 minutes, offering endlessly entertaining views. 702.380.7711 $$$$
Treasure Island
Gilley’s A restaurant with everything from barbecue to other country favorites, plus Las Vegas Strip and Sirens’ Cove views 702.894.7223 $$
Las Vegas Yacht Club Market-fresh catches, pan roasts, oysters in the shell and more delectable seafood options. 702.894.7223 $$$
Phil’s Steak House Prime cuts of meat, seafood and delicious specialties will please any appetite. 702.894.7223 $$$
Señor Frog’s A Mexican-themed atmosphere with delicious fare, and exciting nightly entertainment. 702.894.7223 $$
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Fresh Italian pastas, steaks and seafood specialties. 702.893.8933 $$$
Pub 365 With 365 rotating craft beers, it’s safe to say this place is beer heaven. 702.944.5084 $
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The Venetian
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer All-American burgers and gigantic CrazyShakes. 702.414.2337 $$
Bouchon Thomas Keller’s French bistro cuisine may be closer to perfection than anything’s ever come. 702.414.6200 $$
Chica Chef Lorena Garcia’s diverse menu inspired by her Latin American heritage. 866.659.9643 $$
Cut Wolfgang Puck’s chic award-winning steakhouse concept features entrées such as Kobe beef short ribs. 702.607.6300 $$$$
Delmonico Steakhouse Emeril Lagasse’s twist on the familiar steakhouse. 702.414.3737 $$$
Estiatorio Milos Fine Mediterranean cuisine that offers an authentic taste of Greece, with fresh fish from around the world. 702.414.1270 $$$$
HaSalon Enjoy a fresh feast at this high-end Mediterranean eatery by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. venetianlasvegas.com $$$
Lavo Classic and modern touches highlight a culinary journey through Italy. 702.791.1800 $$$
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano Traditional Italian fare made with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. 702.414.1222 $$$
Mott 32 Modern Hong Kong meets the vibrancy of N.Y.’s Chinatown with flavors representing Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing cultures. 702.607.3232 $$$$
The X Pot Enjoy an exquisite presentation of traditional Asian flavors. 866.888.9768 $$
Wakuda Unifies traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, offering an extensive à la carte and omakase menu from celebrated chef Tetsuya Wakuda. 866.659.9643 $$$$
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Dishes presented with Southern flair. 702.297.6541 $$$
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Kassi Beach Club Laid-back poolside restaurant and lounge offers coastal Italian and Greek cuisine. 702.693.5000 $$$
Nobu Las Vegas World-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature cuisine. 702.693.5000 $$$
One Steakhouse Staying true to their family’s legacy, David and Michael Morton place importance on fine steaks and fresh seafood. 702.693.5000 $$$$
Waldorf Astoria
Zen Kitchen Asian cuisine with American influences. 702.590.8888 $$$
Westgate Las Vegas
Benihana Chefs prepare Japanese cuisine exhibition-style on hibachi tables. 702.732.5755 $$$
Edge Steakhouse Quality aged prime steaks, fish, seafood, tableside dining experiences and an extensive wine list. 702.732.5277 $$$
Fresco Italiano Pizzas, seafood and classic desserts, along with gluten-free and whole-grain pastas, highlight the menu. 702.732.5276 $$
Silk Road Asian Bistro Offering Japanese ramen noodle, Chinese rice noodle and Vietnamese pho dishes. 702.732.5755 $$
Nightlife
The following list of Sin City places to relax is as on top of the scene as possible.
Around the Valley Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Lounge Watch sports, take in incredible views or sip classic cocktails at this high-end hot spot 1511 S. Commerce St., Ste. 120. chocolatecityelseptimolv.com
Player 1 Video Game Bar Check out this bar and arcade combination for craft beers (50 on tap), themed cocktails and video games from every generation 2797 S. Maryland Pkwy., 21+. 725.204.1399
WSKY Stadium Pregame your night within walking distance of Allegiant Stadium at this full-service bar and restaurant with a 638-vehicle parking garage. 5625 Polaris Ave. 725.240.7652
Aria
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge Find this glamorous speakeasy hidden within Proper Eats Food Hall for imaginative libations and fine foods. easysvegas.com
Jewel A luxe nightlife experience adorned with mirrored walls, swanky VIP skybox suites, a DJ booth featuring dual-sided LED video screens and top-notch talent 702.590.8000
Bellagio
Petrossian Bar This refined bar offers some of the world’s finest spirits, caviar service and live piano music 702.693.7111
The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars Get down in style just like the superstar himself at this high-energy party destination. On a lucky night, you may catch Mars’ own band, The Hooligans bellagio.mgmresorts.com
Caesars Palace
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands, including Romeo Y Julieta and H. Upmann, along with specialty cocktails and premium whiskeys caesars.com
Omnia With lavish décor and resident DJs, the club incorporates both indoor and outdoor spaces, plus magnificent views of the Strip. 702.785.6200
Vanderpump Cocktail Garden The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star’s lush Vegas hot spot serves up creative cocktails and shared plates 702.777.3800
Circa Resort & Casino
Circa Bar This best-of-both-worlds bar is part of Circa Resort & Casino, but can be found along Fremont Street. 702.247.2258
Legacy Club This intimate 60th floor lounge offers outstanding views of the city. 702.247.2258
Mega Bar Flair bartenders show off their amazing skills as they create signature cocktails at Nevada’s longest indoor bar—165 feet long! 702.247.2258
Vegas Vickie’s One of the most iconic signs in Vegas’ history, Vegas Vickie, is the centerpiece of this elevated lobby cocktail lounge. 702.247.2258
Stadium Swim at Circa The “best pool in history” can back it up: three levels, six pools, beaucoup day beds and cabanas, and a giant 40-foot tall high-def screen. 21+. circalasvegas.com
The Cromwell
Drai’s After Hours Relax on sofas and listen to house and hip-hop. 702.777.3800
Drai’s Nightclub This lavish rooftop party spot boasts some of the best DJs and hip-hop performers in the business. 702.777.3800
The D
Longbar Sip cocktails while watching the game on 15 large screens at one of the longest bars in Nevada. 702.388.2400
Golden Nugget
Troy Liquor Bar One of New York City’s gems stakes its claim in Downtown Las Vegas, offering second-level balcony views and all-encompassing nightlife experience. 702.386.8382
Grand Bazaar Shops
Ole Red Las Vegas This four-story entertainment venue features a full bar and restaurant, live music and rooftop party area. olered.com
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
1923 LIVE This speakeasy transports guests into the Prohibition era. 1923lv.com
Flight Club Hit a bull’s eye or two while you socialize, sip craft cocktails and snack in this lively darts bar with a Victorian theme. 702.848.4188
KAMU Ultra Karaoke An impeccable selection of food, and specialty cocktails and customer service. 702.445.7664
Tao Asian flavor blends with Las Vegas spice at one of the city’s perennial hot spots. 702.388.8588
Harrah’s Las Vegas
Carnaval Court A mecca for flair bartenders, this outdoor party presents live music. 702.693.6138
Horseshoe Las Vegas
The Cabinet of Curiosities A bespoke bar and lounge filled with unusual items, and home to The Lock, a speakeasy where you need to solve an escape roomstyle puzzle to enter. thecabinetlv.com
The Linq Promenade
O’Sheas The quintessential Vegas dive is reborn with new additions, including three bars and drink specials. Open 24 hours daily. 702.794.3311
MGM Grand
Chez Bippy Indulge in elegant, reimagined cocktails from this lush and moody hideaway. 702.891.7600
Hakkasan Resident DJs lead an extraordinary lineup at this sprawling nightclub, spread across three levels. 702.891.3838
Whiskey Down More than 50 brands of American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies. 702.891.1111
Mandalay Bay
Rhythm & Riffs Relax in this large lounge area right off the casino floor, and enjoy signature cocktails, beers and light bites. 702.632.6112
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New York–New York
Coyote Ugly Female bartenders sing, dance and pour, just like they did in the movie. 702.740.6330
Nine Fine Irishmen Sip a Guinness or Irish whiskey while listening to authentic Irish bands at this festive Irish pub. 702.740.3311
NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This New York City-export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu in an environment that’s upscale without pretension 702.730.6789
Palms
Ghostbar Sip creative cocktails and enjoy pop-up performances on the 55th floor against a backdrop of valley views. 866.942.7777
Paris Las Vegas
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands along with specialty cocktails caesars.com
Park MGM
Juniper Cocktail Lounge Home to the largest collection of gin in Las Vegas. 702.730.6773
Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar Serves up a menu of tequilas, mezcals and craft cocktails. parkmgm.mgmresorts.com
On The Record Part club, part karaoke bar, part record store–this unique speakeasy has everything you need to spend an exciting night in Vegas. 702.730.6773
Planet Hollywood
Glass Bar Stop in and sip at this shimmering hot spot. Just a short distance from PH Live, this is the perfect place to enjoy a preshow drink. caesars.com
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Known for its rowdy atmosphere and beer pong. 702.737.0444
Cabo Wabo Cantina The Red Rocker brings Mexico’s hottest party to Las Vegas. 702.385.2226
Plaza
Carousel Bar This outdoor hot spot has unique drinks in a fun, dynamic atmosphere. 702.386.2110
The Sand Dollar Downtown Catch a live show or kick back with some cocktails. 702.386.2283
Resorts World Las Vegas
Alle Lounge on 66 Sip on rare spirits and handcrafted cocktails while you enjoy globally inspired bites with an astonishing view. 702.676.7766
Eight Lounge Premium cigars meet modern cocktails in an welcoming, comfortable environment. 702.676.7405
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge An upscale lounge with vintage and rare champagnes, artisanal cocktails and wines. 702.676.6013
Golden Monkey Tiki Lounge Sip on tropical-inspired elixirs while you kick back in this lively scene. 702.676.7000
Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den Tucked off the beaten path, this not-so-obvious hot spot features classic cocktails and creative specialty concoctions. zoukgrouplv.com
RedTail Zouk Group’s social gaming bar with premium beer, wine, cocktails and shared plates plus games like beer pong, darts and pool. 702.676.7802
Zouk Nightclub Innovation meets nightlife at this new, technologically advanced nightclub that offers multiple experiences. 702.676.7000
Rio Las Vegas
Lapa Lounge This lively, bohemian-inspired lounge serves creative cocktails. riolasvegas.com
The Wine Cellar Tasting Room Make a reservation to enjoy fine wines and spirits in this cozy setting or attend special tasting events. 21+. riolasvegas.com
SAHARA Las Vegas
CASBAR Lounge The perfect setting for chatting over drinks, this lounge is open 24/7 and features live entertainment. 702.761.7000
The Tangier This lounge, located in the hotel lobby, features a world-class selection of bourbon, scotch and cognac. 702.761.7000
Treasure Island
Gilley’s Saddle up for line dancing and the famous Gilley Girls. 702.894.7147
Golden Circle Sportsbook & Bar At this sports bar combined with a sportsbook, you’ll find a great bar menu of drinks and food, and tons of seating. 866.286.3809
The Venetian
Electra Cocktail Club Handcrafted beverages will satisfy all your drinking desires at this hip lounge from the creators of Rosina Cocktail Lounge 702.607.7777
Juliet Cocktail Room A posh nightlife experience with live music, DJs and expertly crafted cocktails. 702.414.1948
Rosina Cocktail Lounge You’ll feel a sense of glamour and elegance while sipping on quality cocktails like a Negroni or Manhattan. 702.607.7777
Voltaire Imbibe with friends, enjoy an intimate evening with top-notch performers or close out a wild night at this all-in-one venue. voltairelv.com
Vdara
Vice Versa Patio & Lounge Intimate indoor setting or outdoor patio, light or indulgent bites, classic or twisted cocktails. 702.590.2767
Waldorf Astoria
SkyBar Boutique cocktails from molecular mixologists and panoramic views define this plush 23rd-floor gem. 702.590.8888
Westgate Las Vegas
Velvet Bar For those craving a chic setting, settle in and order a cocktail at this trendy bar. 702.732.5111
Shopping
Malls
The Forum Shops at Caesars Visitors can walk the streets of ancient Rome. The Forum Shops is the shopping choice for many celebrities. 702.893.4800
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas Features incredible anchors—Dillard’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom
and Saks Fifth Avenue—as well as restaurants and entertainment. Las Vegas Boulevard South and Spring Mountain Road. 702.784.7000
Grand Bazaar Shops This colorful shopping center evokes open-air markets from around the world. Horseshoe Las Vegas, 702.736.4988
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets Shop more than 140 stores, offering goods from clothing and accessories to gifts and household items. 7400 Las Vegas Blvd . S., 702.896.5599
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood One of the city’s premier shopping destinations features retailers such as H&M, Sephora and Guess, and eat at engaging restaurants. 702.866.0703
The Shops at Crystals Features Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford, plus dining hot spots including Mastro’s Ocean Club. 702.590.9299
Town Square Las Vegas All your favorite big-city shops including Express, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sephora and Victoria’s Secret. 6605 Las Vegas Blvd . S. 702.269.5001
The Venetian Cobbled walkways, streetside cafés, live performers and gondola rides in the Grand Canal Shoppes lead you through a luxurious shopping experience. 702.414.4525
Attractions
Bellagio The Art of Richard MacDonald Located inside the “O” Theatre lobby. See paintings, lithographs and more. theartofrichardmacdonald.com
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art The gallery holds regular exhibits featuring renowned artists. 702.693.7871
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens This feast for the senses changes seasonally. 702.693.7111
Dale Chihuly Glass Sculpture View hundreds of blown-glass flowers that sprout from the ceiling above the lobby. 702.693.7111
Fountains of Bellagio More than 1,000 water jets are used for this spectacular free display. 702.693.7111
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops Fall of Atlantis Fountain and Aquarium In the heart of The Forum Shops, animatronic Greek gods seem to come to life in this free attraction. 702.893.4800
Park West Fine Art Museum and Gallery Browse fine art from renowned artists or buy from its expansive selection of world-class works. 702.630.1037
Circus Circus
Adventuredome This indoor theme park features top attractions, including El Loco, the Canyon Blaster, Chaos and the Inverter. 702.794.3939
Excalibur
Fun Dungeon On the lower level of the hotel, this arcade features carnival games and hours of fun. 702.597.7777
Flamingo
Wildlife Habitat A lush outdoor home for the Flamingo’s friendly family of creatures. Ducks, swans,
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fish and Chilean flamingos reside in this 4-acre tropical paradise. Free. 702.733.3349
Golden Nugget
Hand of Faith This 61-pound gold nugget is the largest existing one in the world. Open 24 hours daily, free to view. 866.946.5336
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian
Gondola Rides Ride a half-mile down the Grand Canal as your gondolier serenades you. 702.414.4300
Spirits & Spice Shop oils, vinegars, wine, spirits and spices at this specialty store. You can even taste before you buy. 702.388.2022
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.293.3388
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Take pictures with dozens of your favorite stars. 702.862.7800
PanIQ Escape Room & Lounge Work your way through solving seven different scenarios. 775.507.2727
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Arcade at Horseshoe This 7,000-square-foot space is a gamer’s paradise, complete with more than 80 supersized games 702.967.4222
REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas Experience 20 real human bodies and over 200 specimens in artistic and thought-provoking galleries that explore what it means to be alive. 702.777.2782
Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf Enter the fifth dimension while putting on a wonderfully weird, glowin-the-dark 18-hole course. 702.333.2121
The Linq Promenade FLY LINQ Zipline Soar over the Linq Promenade at speeds up to 35 mph on the Strip’s only zipline. Height and weight restrictions apply. 702.777.2782
High Roller Passengers can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a spacious cabin on one of the world’s tallest observation wheels. 855.234.7469
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.586.8925
Luxor
Bodies ... The Exhibition Real human bodies, in whole and parts, plus organs have been preserved through an innovative process and put on display, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. 702.262.4400
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb—The Experience Descend to the tomb of the boy king and be amazed at the opulence of everything that accompanied him to the afterlife. kingtutvegas.com
HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas This state-ofthe-art center offers a 50-foot LED video wall and delectable food and beverage offerings. 702.723.2345
Play Playground Have the time of your life at this menagerie of oversized nostalgic games that features a full bar. 21+. playplayground.com
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition More than 250 artifacts are on display, plus re-creations of the ship’s cabins and Grand Staircase. 702.262.4400
Mandalay Bay
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.740.5800
Shark Reef Aquarium Come nose to snout with some of the ocean’s most awesome creatures in an underwater environment. 702.632.4555
Swingers Las Vegas This adults-only “crazy golf” experience features DJs, cocktail caddies, street eats, carnival games and much more. swingers.club
MGM Grand
Topgolf Las Vegas Perfect for all ages and skill levels, Topgolf’s interactive games in the climate-controlled hitting bays get a luxury touch. Enjoy a packed menu of food and drinks. 4627 Koval Lane. 702.933.8458
Zero Latency Experience an adventure that will immerse you in worlds of wonder, with floating whales and zombie hordes. 702.891.7974
New York–New York
The Big Apple Coaster and Arcade New York City taxi-themed ride twists and dives around the perimeter and through the center of the hotel. Arcade features midway-style games. 702.740.6969
Paris Las Vegas
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Take an elevator ride to the top of this half-scale replica of the Paris landmark for spectacular views of the Strip and beyond. 888 .727.4758
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Lost City Show Be fully immersed in this free 3D-projection video show, playing every hour on the hour from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., near the V Theater. miraclemileshopslv.com
Rio Las Vegas
KISS by Monster Mini Golf An 18-hole glow-in-the dark putting course inspired by the iconic rockers. Memorabilia, arcade games, a rock ’n’ roll-themed wedding chapel and a DJ complete the offerings. 866.746.7671
The Shops at Crystals
Princess Diana & The Royals the Exhibition Gather in-depth knowledge about the “People’s Princess” as you stroll through various rooms dedicated to different parts of her life. dianalasvegas.com
The STRAT
Atomic Golf Las Vegas With more than 99,000 square feet of fun, this swanky sports haven has a putting district, astrocade, tap room and so much more. 1850 S. Main Street. 702.899.4633
Big Shot and X Scream Some of the highest thrill rides in the U.S. 702.380.7777
Observation Decks Check out the view from the tallest tower west of the Mississippi. 702.380.7777
SkyJump Las Vegas The highest sky jump in the world joins the thrill rides on top of The STRAT. SkyJump Las Vegas is a controlled plummet from 829 feet with a 40 mph drop. 800.998.6937
Treasure Island
The Cove Bar & Arcade Play games like shuffleboard and air hockey while enjoying delicious cocktails at the bar. treasureisland.com
Around the Valley
AREA15 Explore popular art experiences like Omega Mart from Meow Wolf and Wink World from Blue Man Group founder, Chris Wink. Guests can also check out arcade games, axe throwing, a zipline ride, virtual-reality experiences and more. Various food and beverage outlets include The Beast and Kaia. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. area15.com
ARTE MUSEUM Stimulate all your senses at this captivating immersive media art exhibition. 63 CityCenter. lasvegas.artemuseum.com
Atomic Museum Vegas Explore the age of atomic bomb testing in the Nevada desert, where Vegas had a front-seat view, and watch a simulated atomic bomb blast. 755 E. Flamingo Road. 702.409.7366
Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus Garden Enjoy a self-guided factory tour, samples and a gift shop with tons of candies. 2 Cactus Garden Drive. 702.435.2608
Grand Canyon West Get a unique view of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim at SkyWalk, ride a zipline at Hualapai Ranch, or head to Peach Springs for a white water rafting adventure. 5001 Diamond Bar Road, Peach Springs, Ariz. 888.868.9378 or grandcanyonwest.com
Maverick Helicopters Enjoy VIP excursions to the Grand Canyon and over the Strip daily. Fly in a state of-the-art helicopter and enjoy narration by your pilot 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.261.0007 or 866.644.8687
Museum Fiasco Created by Playmodes Studio, this immersive art experience uses light, sound and space to create large-scale installations. AREA15. 702.846.1900
National Park Express Plan the perfect day-tour adventure from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Zion and more! Offers shuttles, tours and more. 702.948.4190 or nationalparkexpress.com
Nevada State Museum Explore the fascinating natural and anthropological past of Nevada and its neighbors at this ever-changing history hub. 309 S. Valley View Blvd. lasvegasnvmuseum.org
Omega Mart This supermarket on steroids (or something else) from Meow Wolf lets you shop and explore a store with surprises in every display case. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. meow.wf/lvm
The Range 702 Choose from a full line of guns to rent or shoot at this indoor range, including fully automatic machine guns. A VIP room with seven private lanes, and firearm safety and training are also available. 5999 Dean Martin Drive. 702.425.5312
Resources
In-Room Services
Hospitality Network Watch Hollywood hits from the comfort of your room. Ordering is quick and easy. Just press the menu button on your remote control.
Dispensaries
Curaleaf One of the top health and wellness cannabis operators in the United States o ers a variety of inventive products. 1736 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 21+. curaleaf.com
Medizin Shop top-quality products from an everchanging catalogue. 4850 W. Sunset Road, No. 130. 702.248.0346
MedMen First-class facilities o ering the latest in marijuana products. 823 S. 3rd St., recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.527.7685; 4503 Paradise Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.405.8597
Oasis Cannabis Dispensary This 24-hour marijuana dispensary serves the community with quality cannabis products. 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 180, 21+. 702.420.2405
Planet 13 Medical and recreational cannabis, plus cannabis extracts and infused products. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 2548 W. Desert Inn Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.815.1313
Zen Leaf The highest-quality products all in one spot. From service to presentation to selection, you’ll find
what you’re looking for here. 5940 W. Flamingo Road, 21+. zenleafdispensaries.com
Pharmacies
CVS 3758 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.9028
Walgreens 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.369.8166; 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.0635; 3025 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.628.5537
Rentals
BabyQuip Make traveling with your little one easy with this convenient childcare gear rental service, o ering delivery and pickup. babyquip.com/leslee219
Resorts
The Oasis at Death Valley Escape the glitz and glamour of the neon lights at this resort with a plethora of dining, recreation and relaxation options. Highway 190, Death Valley, Calif. oasisatdeathvalley.com
Transportation
Limousine/Coach Rentals
AWG 702.740.3434
Bell Trans 702.739.7990
Kaptyn 702.688.7351
Presidential Limo 702.731.5577
Rental Cars Alamo 844.354.6962
Trams
Bellagio-CityCenter-Park MGM Stops at Crystals and Aria. 8 a.m.-4 a.m. daily, every seven minutes
Excalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay 10 a.m.-midnight, daily, every three to seven minutes
Weddings
Marriage Licenses Obtain your license before you head to the chapel. Don’t forget identification. 201 E. Clark Ave. 702.671.0500
Royal Wedding Chapel Celebrate your special day inside the retro Thunderbird Boutique Hotel, which o ers three romantic venues for those nuptials. Wedding packages starting at $99 plus fees, 1215 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.780.0555
