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Louie Anderson Sees The Light The popular comedian shines in his own room at Palace Station by Bobbie Katz
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Although Aliza “Ali” Guggenheim has been spiritually inclined from a very young age, it wasn’t until she was 25, weighing in at 312 lbs. and driving a cab in Los Angeles that she Ali Guggenheim finally began to realize her talent. Reading palms and using her clairvoyant gifts as a joke to boost her tips, Ali began to suspect the joke was on her when people kept telling her she was right. After a variety of jobs; owning a Diet Center and a Rent-A-Mom business, Ali authored a best-selling book and lectured internationally, but always ended up returning to her first love. Utilizing her un-
biased insights, humor and psychic abilities to instill hope and confidence in others. She consistently volunteers her services at fund raisers, parties, and even with individuals that needed clarity and direction in their lives. Author of Love Your Fat Away, Ali continues her career as a spiritual coach. She writes 2 columns locally, our own “Spiritual Transformations,” and a psychic phenomenon column for Vegas Voice Magazine and is a regular guest on their radio show. Ali teaches forgiveness workshops, a unique “Women’s Weekend” workshop “PJ Party Intensives,” as well as doing speaking engagements and events of all sizes. And she does individual and group consultations. To reach Ali call 702-373-9081. Janice Marie Wilson was born to discover and share all that is beautiful and inspired in life. She finds the secret power that unleashes the pleasures and passions for life. A freeJanice Marie Wilson lance writer, former IBM executive, current international radio talk show host, avid tennis player and now ballroom dancer, she loves sharing life’s pulchritude with her husband Steve and two adult children Kyra and Christopher. You can learn to do the same with her best selling book The Goodness Experience, or visit www.janicemariewilson.com. When Rain Andreani arrived to Las Vegas over eight years ago, she quickly developed a reputation for a flawless make-up application. She is a consummate professional whose attention to detail has enabled her to touch many famous faces while building a clientele of high profile professionRain Andreani als. She has more recently become known for founding Las Vegas’ first makeup line featuring a full line of color cosmetics. As she evolved through life, she realized that she had to take her fascination more seriously. Rain became interested in her clients fascination with the unique blend of formulas she used and so created Las Vegas’ first make-up line. Andreani opened of the first make-up boutique in the Summerlin area.
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As we wrap up the 2010 year with our Holiday issue we are pleased to be featuring Nikki Gray, a new face in Hollywood who is making her mark in Las Vegas. We caught up with Nikki and talked with her about her new movie being filmed in Las Vegas. And we got a very behind-the-scene look at her life and what she is up to these days. We had a fabulous photo shoot with her wearing oneof-a-kind fashions by Camille Flawless Haute Couture, which has inspired us to have three different covers for our readers to enjoy for the new year ahead. We will have our subscriber’s via Barnes and Noble receive a different cover than our newsstand cover which will be found in select retail locations in Las Vegas and LA. The special edition cover will be available only thru our online store and at our launch party in February 2011. Please check on our website for details of our events for 2011. We also have some great entertainment pieces in this issue for your enjoyment. And, of course “what is going on in Vegas” covered by our entertainment editor, Bobbie Katz. We want to also welcome Rain Andreani to our team, the newest addition to Risqué Magazine. Check out Holiday beauty make-up tips from Rain on page 88. We are very excited to have Rain on board with us. We hope you enjoy this issue and again thanks for reading.
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by Janice Marie Wilson Las Vegas is a city of passion, seduction, sensuality, and allure. Nikki Gray 23, could be their new billboard. Like Las Vegas, Nikki exudes the sexual magnetism that entices everyone to want more. Her soft voice is young and innocent. Her photo’s are sexy and provocative. But in real life, Nikki is intelligent, dedicated, and passionate. She loves bad boys, sexy lingerie, chicken fingers, beer, Louis Vuitton, modeling and most importantly; her family. continued on page 27
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She just finished shooting her latest film here in Vegas with Soprano’s star Frank Vincent, and Las Vegas headliner Holly Madison. This sexy horror, mobster film, Resurrection (Wrath of Seduction) is a story about an older and younger priest that get kidnapped by a pack of she-devils. Nikki is the lead devil, Prosperine. It’s a seduction of evil over good with the twist that a mob boss, (Frank Vincent) uses his underworld connections to “take care” of the evil spirits. Nikki is unassuming about her new found fame in the modeling and movie worlds. “I love pretending to be someone else. The long hours trying to “suck it up” for modeling jobs is strenuous but I love it. Doing the same scene more than twenty-five times over for the movies is very physical and demanding but I can’t get enough.” She confesses. Even going to an audition doesn’t give her an anxious moment. She told me she just doesn’t worry about much. “There’s always another opportunity out there, if it’s not acting or modeling I’ve got my real estate license,” continued on page 28
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she told me without hesitation. Nikki also starred in the short film Exit 102 that was shot in the summer of 2009 and released in the Fall 2010 she played a character named Wendy. The short was directed by Peter Dobson of Hollywood, CA . The full length version will be shot, spring 2011. Nikki will have the role of Wendy again. Exit 102 is a
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cross between American Graffiti and West Side Story, set in the summer of 1974 in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Hot summer nights, neon lights, hot rods and rock ‘n’ roll filled the air in 1974 Asbury Park, New Jersey. Local greaser and ace mechanic, Bobby Dilfer falls hard for the breathtaking newcomer, Gloria. Only one problem; local rocker and Stone Pony headliner Johnny Balentine has the same notion. It’s peer pressure from both sides that leads to an epic
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her soft sleepy voice at our 8 a.m. interview. “I’m feisty, but I’m a softy when it comes to my friends or a mushy credit card commercial. I’m competitive and driven but I love my friends and family more than anything.” She told me if your car broke down, she’d be the first one to come and help you. She loves eat-
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ing chicken fingers with Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, while wearing a pair of over the knee black suede boots from Christian Louboutin. She craves a new lip gloss as much as buying a Louis Vuitton hand bag. But it’s the thoughtful presents she loves the most. “I was born in Bakersfield, California. I have two sisters, one half-sister and two half-brothers. I am the baby of the family and my family is the most important thing to me
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in the world! While I was growing up I lived in Florida, Mississippi, and Utah but my family eventually moved to Atascadero, CA (A-town). I love it there and I go back all the time.” She bubbles with enthusiasm when she talks about her family. In fact she drives her big black Hummer home whenever she can. She’s really close to her mom, who is her continued on page 33
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biggest supporter. As a youngster, she was a competitive gymnast. She wishes she had never quit but her coaches pushed her too hard and the sport was no longer fun. She got straight A’s in junior high but in high school she developed a wild streak. She was a fast and furious track star for short distances. But “party girl” was her real game. She was naturally as skinny as a tooth pick at 5'7", with a bubble butt in high school. She had a natural confidence that exuded in her classes but constantly worried about the boys. She told me that she and her older sister used to watch music videos all day. Sometimes they even ditched school to do it. It was during those ditch days that she developed her passion for modeling and acting. Her favorite subjects were History and Political Science. In fact, she got into such heated discussions with her teachers that politics (as well as her current love affairs) are never broached in an interview. Secrecy is seductive. continued on page 35
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Nikki Gray She did share with me that she is attracted to the “bad boys.” She thinks they’re more manly and protective. She doesn’t like playing games and loves a man that is sexy and manly. Nikki lusts for sexy lingerie. She covets the sexy, sleek, black lingerie with the retro vibes and black lace. So if you want to fill her black mesh stockings under her mistletoe, her all time favorite look is Agent Provocateur. Everything about Nikki glistens with sensual pleasures that are honest and real. She loves being sexy! Even though she attests to being a homebody, she can be found at some of the new LA night spots and is a little cantankerous that they close at 2:00 am. She’s the perfect blend of a “bad boy’s” need for a naughty, nice girl. That’s probably why she’s scheduled to be part of the fabulous artwork that artist Marcus Saurez is doing for the Las Vegas Mob Experience. Marcus is famed for doing work with David La Chappelle, Pam Anderson, and other huge stars. The Las Vegas Mob Experience is expected expose the raw truth about the mob that once ran this town. Tales of organized crime have always been looked upon with fascination. Although its existence is worldwide, never has the industry been followed more closely than here in Las Vegas. Opening December 2010 at the Tropicana,
tion unlike any other. In addition to shocking artifacts, the museum uses the latest in interactive entertainment technology. The special effects set a new standard for attractions worldwide. Through first person accounts, which are offered by apparitions of famed gangsters themselves, you’ll be fully exposed to the world of organized crime. Make your way through a theatrical, interactive setting that delivers intrigue, mystery and suspense. You’ll even have the opportunity to meet actual family members of those highlighted throughout the attraction. The Las Vegas Mob Exhibition neither glorifies nor vilifies the mob, but simply presents a historically accurate view. At the end of your journey, you decide if this is a group of ruthless gangsters or ordinary individuals who lived extraordinary lives. Nikki is loving the experience of “playing her part” with these iconic “bad boys.” She’s also is the featured model/girlfriend of Justin Timberlake in the film Social Network starring Justin Timberlake and directed by David Fincher. Her list of credits include Nikki Gray is the Queen of Motor Sports. She graced the cover of Hot Rod Magazine. She is the billboard, poster girl, and spokes-model for Monster Energy Drink. Nikki has appeared across America at NHRA Drag Racing events signing her posters for her fans who are addicted to speed. The need for speed is Nikki Gray’s signature.
The Las Vegas Mob Experience unveils the true tales of these famed crime lords and the rise and fall of their involvement with Las Vegas casinos. Anchored by the largest collection of authentic artifacts, memorabilia, photos and videos of organized crime ever assembled, the The Las Vegas Mob Experience is an attrac-
Remember her theme in high school; fast and furious for short distances. Nikki is the spokes-model for Toyo Tires. She has appeared in all their ads, posters, and billboards across America. Deal or No Deal put her on the map in the Spokes-Modeling Gaming World. She even did a stunt with Charlie
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Sheen. True to form, Charlie had his manager ask if she would call him. Although, Nikki thought Charlie and the crew were wonderful, I guess Charlie didn’t fit her criteria of “bad boy.” She declined the invite. Nikki’s idols are Angelina Jolie, Madonna, Rachel Welch, and Jenny McCarthy. She loves Angelina for her attitude, Madonna for her savvy, Rachel Welch for her sexiness, and Jenny because she’s not afraid to look sexy and funny. I think Nikki has out grown her worry about boys as she’s growing into her beauty and confidence as a woman and successful celebrity. She’s very rarely anxious or sad and when she is, she snaps out of it quickly by driving down the Pacific Coast freeway or home to visit her family. She listens to sad country songs in her black Hummer, while placing an order at Taco Bell. She’ll probably even watch a funny movie. She has mastered the art of the “naughty girl making life nice.” Or is it the “nice girl learning how to be naughty?” Watch her blog, videos and next appearances, and let me know what you think! Is she sensual, racy, risqué, flirtatious, erotic, steamy, suggestive or just the “nice” girl next door? For more information On Nikki Gray Contact: Victoria Talbot Hype Inc. PR • www.allabouthype.com
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Crazy Horse Reigns Supreme at the MGM Grand Art comes alive in this Paris revue by Bobbie Katz
The world-famous Crazy Horse has been a glimmering nightspot on the Paris landscape since 1951. Now in its first permanent home in the United States, for the last nine years it has been shedding new light on the Las Vegas entertainment scene. Like art in a living picture, MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris, which debuted direct from Paris at the hotel in June 2001 as La Femme, celebrates beautiful women, dressing them in rich hues and textured lighting designs. True to the intent of its creator, Alain Bernardin, which was to celebrate the “L’Art du Nu” (artistry of the nude), the show has achieved the rare position of being the bipolar epitome of elegance and eroticism. It is truly a Horse of a different color, a French cultural phenomenon. “The show relies on raw talent and beauty and the little technical secrets identifiable to Crazy Horse,” says Sally Dewhurst, marketing manager for the Las Vegas production. “It strives to go with the times. One of the new numbers in Paris, for example, is called La Crise, which refers to the global crisis. The majority of the girls go back and forth between Paris and Las Vegas every six months and the creative team for the show comes to Vegas from Paris all the time. That helps to keep the show fresh and alive. All the girls understand French – that is the language spoken backstage. “There are 11 numbers in the show and while certain classics remain, such as the Queen’s Guard opening number, God Bless Our Bareskin, and the closing number, You Turn Me On, the others are always changing,” she continues. “The variety acts change every couple of years. No two shows are alike – numbers are rotated and the soloists change every night. Plus, we have instituted guest stars,
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Bernardin’s true genius – the ability to reinvent the female form as human art. The production is exactly the same as the one currently playing on Paris’ fashionable Avenue George V. that has drawn a long list of international celebrities, from President John F. Kennedy to Salvador Dali, Madonna, Warren Beatty, Sophia Loren, Eric Clapton, Elizabeth Taylor, Sting, and Elvis Presley, over the last 59 years. In 2005, Sophie Bernardin and her two brothers, who had inherited the reins of Crazy Horse after their father’s death, sold the entire company to Belgian businessman Philippe Lhomme and a group of investors. continued on page 40
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But Bernardin’s vision remains intact. Numbers are planned around a specific girl. No body surgery is allowed and the girls have to be between 1 meter 65 (5'5") and 1 meter 72 (5'5-¾") tall. Each one wears a 34B bra and the distance between the top of each girl’s navel and the top of her pubic bone has to be 18 centimeters. Firmness and balance in the body is looked for as well as whether a girl can easily learn the routines and how she carries herself and moves. It can take between two and three months of rehearsing every day to adapt a girl and she does not go on stage until she is ready. The unmistakable trademark of the Crazy Horse girls is the “cambre du corps,” the curve of the body. The back is deeply arched to exaggerate a woman’s curves and, to complete this youthful image, the chest is pushed forward and out and the shoulders back, magnifying the arcs of the body seen from any angle.
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Production-wise, Bernardin developed a style built on an intimate complicity between the dancer and spectator. In the 1960s, he moved away from the individual towards the collective and instituted numbers whereby his figures became what he called “living pictures,” using one or more dancers. Each number became an individual show with its own choreography, set and lighting, presented in a proscenium called a “letterbox,” which is like a panorama. It has been said that the Crazy Horse is to a strip show what a chamber ensemble is to a punk rock band. In truth, each number is presented in almost a dreamlike sequence and each tells a little story. The girls act out scenes to audiotapes and original music is now accompanied by more subtle lighting effects. Acting is a big part of the show, with the use of the face and eyes as important as the use of the body. When Bernardin, an amateur artist and antiques dealer, founded Crazy Horse Paris more than five decades ago, he was fascinated by two seemingly disparate notions – the American Western movie genre, with its Holiday 2010
mythological saloons and historic legends, and the beauty of the female form. His desire was to create something more striking than the traditional American striptease and yet acceptable to a wide audience. He experimented with strobe-like effects and other innovations. Some of his dancers became legends in their own right, and even today there are fond memories of Dada d’Hambourg and Rita Renoir. “The Crazy Horse is the best in the world at what it does,” Sophie Bernardin once told me. “It is the best show of its kind. The company is very selective in what it does. Nothing is done haphazardly; everything is set up and choreographed. The show knows how to present the girls and make them look classy and elegant. There are also two variety acts and humor in the show; audiences laugh when they watch it. There are a million little details that make the show what it is. No one can copy it because they won’t have all the ingredients – it’s like a recipe. It has become a classic.” One with a unique European flavor all of its own.
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‘Tis The Season Beauty Tips for Your Holiday Season by Jenny Burke With the season of soirees upon us, the ultimate look is needed to stand out among the crowd of little black dresses. Leading cosmetic dermatologist, Dr. Jason Michaels of Aspire Cosmetic Med Center is offering a few simple steps, to get you ready for the family holiday card photo, office party, family reunion, or New Year’s Eve bash. Below are tips to get the face and skin looking refreshed for the year-end holiday festivities! Three months before the event • Focus on the overall color of your skin. Laser treatments can address uneven skin tones and correct unsightly, obvious facial blood vessels, cheek redness, brown spots or other skin discolorations. • Latisse is FDA approved to make your eyelashes look longer, thicker and darker in less than three months. Give those eyelashes a boost by starting treatment now. Two months prior to the event • Address volume loss that is a natural part of the aging process. It’s volume loss, not tiredness, creating those dark circles under your eyes in the majority of clients. This is very treatable and can literally remove the darkness in a matter of minutes. Fillers can replace the volume. • Fillers, Botox, and Dysport typically take a few weeks to get settled and offset fine lines and wrinkles. Some clients also have slight bruising from these injectables as well, so it’s important to have these treatments done prior to an event month. If you want your fuller, more Mistletoeready lips, it’s important to treat a few weeks out. Just before the event • Brighten and exfoliate your skin for a flawless, photography-ready face. Light chemical peels or vitamin-infused microdermabrasion treatments bring back the skin’s natural glow. Also, if a last minute blemish appears, seek a dermatologist who can inject the affected area with medicine to give you that clear complexion. Dr. Jason Michaels
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It seems that “Bo Peep” keeps garnering more sheep and for that reason, PEEPSHOW star Holly Madison has extended her run in the sexy show at Planet Hollywood through the end of 2011. Madison, who was called “the hottest thing in Las Vegas” by CNBC, plays a modern woman who discovers her sexuality. She has headlined in the show since June 2009. “I couldn’t be happier to have signed on with PEEPSHOW for another year,” says Holiday 2010
Another one of the Strip’s “hot” topless revues, FANTASY at the Luxor, has extended its contract through 2011. The show, created and produced by Anita Mann, is celebrating its 11th successful year at the hotel. Its new lead singer, fiery beauty Lorena Peril, adds an exciting element to the long-running production with her personality and powerhouse vocals.
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Recently, LOVE made the world go round for American Idol. For its 10th season on FOX, the popular TV show did a three-day shoot at The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil. On Sunday, December 12, 60 contestants arrived at The Mirage to begin rehearsals on the LOVE stage for this season’s Beatles episode. Various set pieces, video footage and special effects from LOVE were incorporated into the taping, including the inline skaters from “Help!”. Thirty contestants took the stage each day to perform for Idol judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez, and Steven Tyler, after which only 40 contestants remained On hand was Lopez’s hubby, singer Marc Anthony, there to support his wife, and American Idol’s Executive Producer Nigel Lithgoe, who actually took part in rolling an oversized Cirque du Soleil prop back-andforth on camera for one of the scenes. Host Ryan Seacrest broadcast his KIIS-FM morning radio show live from The Mirage.so he could be a part of the exciting Beatles’ episode.
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Did you hear the one about the showbizloving guy who opened the refrigerator door and started doing standup when the light went on? He actually turned out to be one of the “big cheeses” of comedy. For comedian Louie Anderson, who calls his humor observational and family-based, admittedly, food for thought for his act can come from anywhere – even the kitchen. Luckily, it comes easily to him since he writes new material every week now that he is Las Vegas’ newest resident headliner. continued on page 48
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“I’m blessed because I just think funny,” Anderson, who performs in his own selfnamed showroom at Palace Station five nights a week, 40 weeks a year, says. “I opened the refrigerator and saw two big wheels of cheese that someone must have given me and were put in there. Immediately, a joke came into my mind. I thought, ‘I’ll have two more wheels on me if I eat these – and I don’t need another car.’ “This is a way I get into a bit,” he adds. “I start out with, ‘I quit drinking coffee and started drinking tea. People heard about it and started bringing me tea. Whether I like it or not, I have so much tea that I’m thinking of opening a store. I’m now going to switch from tea to diamonds.’” While anything can spark a joke, Anderson focuses on the everyman’s struggle that we all have to face everyday and notes that he has always come from a loving place with his material. He displays his empathy for his fellow human beings, believing that a fun-spirited joke goes a lot further than a mean-spirited one. “I would run into people all the time who were sourpusses,” Anderson admits. “I used to think that I should try and cheer them up. Now I just use them as material. The big deals in life are losing people you love or someone you care about getting hurt or sick. And there are people out there everyday risking their lives for our freedom. So many of my friends and family are gone – you just never
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know. I’ve learned not to be so worried about self and that what matters is to enjoy the day we have. We have little control over life anyway. And the more gratitude I have, the better human being I perform as. “I have really good friends,” he continues. “And I’m very spiritual. I believe that the people I’ve lost are always close around me. When people come to the show that have the same names as my parents or the siblings I’ve lost, I believe that it’s a special hello from them. I’ve made peace with life; we’re all works in progress. The more we can do for others is the measure of our own lives. Rodney Dangerfield said it best –‘it is what it is.’” Anderson, who originally hails from St. Paul, Minnesota, came from a poor family of 11 siblings that spent time on welfare when he was growing up. He says that his parents and brothers and sisters were all very funny people and that people would laugh when he talked, even though he was trying not to be funny. As for whether or not comics are more introspective than other people, he claims that one can choose how far to take the introspection. The most important thing to him, Anderson says, is when he is up on stage and he looks out into the audience and sees people wiping a tear from their eye because they’re laughing so hard. That’s when he knows that they are free and devoid of pain and are only experiencing joy. As for his own life, the comedian makes his home in Las Vegas now and says that there is no place like it. He is having fun being in Holiday 2010
his own theater and feels that he can be the resident headliner at Palace Station for a long time if he chooses to. “I really enjoy performing and I want to make that room a lot of comedy,” Anderson notes. “I’d like to see a great comedy theater in town in which some of my L.A. friends would come in and perform a show after mine. There are so many great comics out there. I’d like to bring the feeling of real theater back.” When it comes to his plans for the future, Anderson says that perhaps in five years, he’ll transition from performing comedy into teaching comedy. In October, he held a twoday seminar at Palace Station called Standup Boot Camp with comedian Kyle Cease, who won the standup competition on Comedy Central. Although over 400 people have attended the seminar in other places, it was the first time it was held in Las Vegas. An intensive workshop, Anderson and Cease taught attendees about comedy skills, writing, making a plan and marketing it, stagefright, and the like. They even offered a segment in improving comedy in the workplace for corporate folks. “I never worry anymore if I’m going to be funny,” Anderson cajoles. “I’ve been doing comedy for 31 years – and I’ve only been funny for 20.” Anderson says he is also trying to be healthier physically and is hoping that the pounds will start melting off. One thing is for certain –you won’t find anyone who is more adept at taking the weight of the world off his audiences’ shoulders. It’s Louie lite all the way.
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The Man Behind The Design by Beti Kristof
Anthony Scirpoli, former strong safety for the University of Massachusetts football team, stepped out of his conventional Boston background and family construction business and stepped into the upbeat stimulating lifestyle of south Florida. A talented entrepreneur, Anthony co-designed a trend setting fashion clothing line called DrumBums Global with Indy-Rock and Hip Hop “Eternity”
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“One time I was in New York, looking for jewelry. I was looking for a vision I had of a ring around a cross. There was no meaning behind it at the time, it was just a visual. I searched and found none in New York, so I decided to make one on my own. It took Courage, to say I should try. Then actually do it.” Aware that jewelry in general had no meaning to it, Anthony realized that his first ring-cross design took Courage on his part to design. Anthony was raised Catholic, yet he feels strongly that it is more than religion that connects us as human beings to a spirituality. The universal energies are connected through each person and people have an uncanny way of connecting to the crosses that I have created by the intention of the piece itself. “I am not afraid to feel and try different things, if I like it; I think other people will too!” That was certainly the case. Walking through an airport, Anthony was stopped and asked about the cross-ring chain he wore. At a restaurant, a man insisted he buy the pendant right off his neck.
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“I couldn’t believe it but the guy was serious, so I took it off and sold it to him!” Anthony designed 10 pieces right after that. He launched Cerca Trova. (Loosely translated means, search and you shall find.) In essence, he found a desire to place meaning to each of his designs and in doing so, resurrect the belief system that civilizations were built on, inspiring virtues; Loyalty, Courage, Perseverance, Hope, Strength. In Los Angeles, during a promotion for Cerca Trova, Anthony held up a few crosses in his hand and asked a young woman to pick one. She picks up the cross which was “Faith.” She actually surprised herself, and showed Anthony the word “Faith” indelibly etched on her skin as a tattoo. A similar experience happened at another show. A lady “Survivor” walked straight over, picked up one of the pendants and put it on her neck. She said, she felt her husband in the piece. “I know he wants this for me, and it reminds me of him.” Her husband died in 911 and again it was the “Faith” cross-ring pendant that she connected to in his memory. “I believe that in the act of giving, you are receiving in return, that which you gave.” Years ago when Anthony was quite young, his uncle gave him a watch. The watch had special meaning to Anthony; it gave him strength and courage because he had admired his uncle so much. Later in life, his uncle died from cancer and Anthony never forgot the lesson of the gift of giving and what it meant to him. “I wanted the Cerca Trova crossrings to be affordable and something that could be handed down to future generations.” With the economy the way it is, Anthony Scirpoli’s intention is that each cross-ring pendant be affordable as well as meaningful to the beholder. He believes that to connect with others, (through his jewelry) and make a difference is why we are on this planet in the first place. Holiday 2010
“I loved Aerosmith and their music. They were the first group I listened to as a kid.” Steven Tyler also grew up in New England and Anthony was thrilled that he wore one of his cross-ring designs during his tour. I am so pleased to find cross-rings worn by many celebrities, athletes and musicians.” Cerco Trova offers modern aesthetic design of the cross-rings coupled with oldworld inspiration to make a statement reinstating a sense of value in today’s lifestyle and an opportunity to encourage men (and women) to participate in a resurgence of individual expression and to return to a more classic style of dressing and living. “I believe you become who you have the courage to step out as.” In his early 20s, Anthony was involved mentoring troubled “at risk” youths. He wanted to help them feel fulfilled with something creative that they could do. It was really great for them and Anthony was very happy to be able to make a difference in their lives bringing hope and help in achieving individual fulfillment. “I had them writing poetry, narratives, and drawing. The drawings were inspired by; To Pac, hip hop, and rock and roll styles of music.” Cerca Trova has become involved with both Breast Cancer Awareness organizations and Autism charities. Anthony has created individual cross-ring pendants with inspirational meanings for these charities specifically. It seems Anthony connects to everything he does. Needless to say, both charities are close to Anthony Scirpoli on a deeply personal level. “Good, bad or indifferent, Cerca Trova designs elicit a reaction. That part is good, because if I did not have courage to step out and create this line none of this would have happened.” Cerca Trova’s Roman inspired cross-ring chains, leather cuffs and belts are handmade and one of a kind. The stainless steel pieces are low maintenance, retaining their luster eternally, making them the ideal emblem of meaning and memory. Cerca Trova Jewelry can be found at in Henderson, Harley Davidson, and Vegas Royalty in Planet Hollywood on the Strip. Look for new designs added to collection. www.Cercatrovafashion.com For Information see “Where To Buy,” page 114
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A Walk on the Wild Side Rick Thomas lets the cats out of the bag by Bobbie Katz
As I drove up to the home of Rick Thomas, I felt truly excited – in fact, I couldn’t have been more ready to take the tiger by the “tale.” Not only is Thomas one of the most talented illusionists in the business, but for the past 20 years, he has had a story to tell about raising a bevy of magnificent exotic felines and exhibiting them in his acclaimed show, The Magic and Tigers of Rick Thomas, now at the Sahara. Oh, they may work for food and know how to claw their way to the top, but being one of the “cool cats” of the Las Vegas Strip is serious business, as I was about to find out. Thomas answered the door to his beautiful self-designed house where he lives with his wife, five children, six tigers, five macaws, four cockatoos, twenty doves, and a domestic cat named Kitty (who, like the doves and a few of the other birds, is also in his show). “Multiply by 1,000 times what your cat does and you’ll have a tiger,” Thomas told me as he introduced me to one-year-old Kitty and then took me into the kitchen so that he could prepare the food for the tigers (each one eats 10-15 pounds of raw meat, chicken, and turkey a day; they’re fed once a day). “A cat is just a tiger, only smaller. You can’t figure out a feline. They love you as much as they want to love you. They will come to greet you, then they want to be left alone. They want to be taken care of when they want to be taken care of.” Thomas has raised thirteen tigers from birth over the last two decades and currently has four of his six in his show. He began telling me his story by dismissing some of the myths that so many of us have heard about exotics – and believed. “White tigers are not endangered and therefore are not on any list,” Thomas begins, as I watch him take pounds of meat out of one of his two huge freezers. “That’s because white tigers are manmade. They are not in the wild and have never been in the wild. All tigers are half white – they’re all white on the bottom. But what happened was that back in the 60s, there was a tiger found in the wild that had a lot of white and it was captured and bred by the Prince of India. It was bred for seven years – during which time all that was produced were orange Bengals – until they finally figured it out. The animal was finally inbred with its daughter and the first pure white tiger was produced. continued on page 66
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“There are only three types of tigers,” he adds. “There are the Bengal, Sumatran, and Siberian tigers. All of mine, orange or white, are Bengal. There are only 1,000 tigers left in the wild – about 600 Bengal, also called Indian; 400 Siberian, and roughly 10 Sumatran. In 1900, there were 160,000 Bengal tigers in the wild. Man is the tigers’ worst enemy – they are worth more dead than alive because their parts are worth a lot of money. In some countries, tiger parts are considered magical.” Thomas also explains that there are currently 5,000 tigers in captivity in the U.S. (White aside, they are an endangered species.) Of that number, he says, only 6 percent are in zoos while the other 94 percent are taken care of by people who truly love
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these animals, like himself. Thomas notes that there is no government subsidy for their care, even though one needs to get permission and guidelines from the USDA for obtaining and raising the exotics. Thomas has an exhibitor’s permit from the government and is actually required to display the animals for the purpose of educating the public about conservation. After some more conversation, it’s time for me to meet Thomas’ feline family. As we walk out his back door, I’m greeted by the sight of an aviary and a beautiful pool surrounded by rocks, in which Thomas swims with the tigers (one at a time, unless they are cubs.) It is all part of Phase 1 of the huge compound, currently a 10,000-square-foot area where the tigers, weighing from 350-500 pounds, are resting in individual, spacious chain-link enclosures. Thomas is getting ready to build Phase 2 to give the tigers even more space to romp.
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First, I meet Samson, a beautiful 15-yearold white tiger now retired from show business (tigers generally live 15-20 years.) The magnificent creature, sleeping contentedly on his side, rolls over on his back like a kitten when Thomas gently nudges him to wake him up to say hello. The other tigers are 6-year-old Mercury, 7-year-old Kaos, 9-year-old Max, (who is lying in his “bathtub” filled with water,) 9-year-old Rocky, and 8-year-old Star, the only female. They are all beautiful, curious creatures and being that close to them – even though fencing separates us – couldn’t be more of a thrill. Thomas reveals that each of the cats has his or her distinct personality. “Rocky is like Scar from The Lion King,” he smiles. “Scar was the evil one who killed his own brother. Max, who is Rocky’s brother, is much more even-tempered. Kaos’ name says it all – he is aggressive for food; he loves to
eat. Mercury is the first tiger I ever had that lets me do anything with him. Samson is fabulous. And Star is a female, meaning that she’s much more aggressive than the males because the females are the ones that raise the cubs.” Kaos, Mercury, Max and Rocky are the ones currently performing in the show. Thomas, who has a huge training area in the center of the compound, says that he has been working with Mercury to get him comfortable in the act again since the cat hasn’t been in it for a while. He admits that one has to have a heightened sense of awareness to work with exotics. “Still, I’d rather do this than jump out of an airplane,” he acknowledges. “There is also far more danger in a car than with a tiger. I have less fear because I work with them everyday. I’m not trying to downplay the danger but we all choose our lots in life.” Thomas reveals that he doesn’t like pushing the tigers when it comes to their performing in the show and that if one is a challenge on a particular day, he lets it go because he doesn’t want the animal to do anything that is uncomfortable for it. He will sometimes bring the tiger to the hotel anyway to see if it will snap out of what’s bothering it but if it doesn’t, Thomas will switch it with one of the other tigers to do the illusion. Thomas transports the tigers back and forth from the hotel every night for the show – and sometimes during the day to work with them on stage, such as he has been doing lately with Mercury. He uses food to train them and says that the most serious time with them is when they are six months to a year old. “Tigers can be trained but never tamed,” he informs. “You are able to obtain one when there is a need for one to be obtained and you get them as cubs. You have to be hands-on with them constantly – it takes a lot of dedi-
cation. They can put up with people when they are six months to a year old but, after that, they separate from humans, although they will bond with one or two.” “Tigers are mischievous and constantly need to be told what to do,” he adds. “They are stubborn learners and they don’t need humans to survive. I spend five hours of constant time with them everyday – two hours before the show cleaning them up and loading them into the trailer, then the hour and a half of the show, and an hour after the show. When it comes to the stage, they
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all know their spots – they hear their music and they know what’s going on.” Thomas notes that tigers and people don’t mix and that he has two handlers for the tigers who are with him at home and at the hotel but that the dancers in his show aren’t allowed within 10 feet of the tigers’ cages. His act is designed so that there are no dancers performing when the tigers are on stage. “My show is my life,” Thomas sums up. “I’m always designing a new show. I’m always pursuing my dream non-stop and I’m looking forward to doing something grand for Vegas in the near future.” Guaranteed his beautiful feline companions will give their roar of approval. That’s the magic of Rick Thomas.
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by Bobbie Katz When was the last time you were told that it was was okay to eat dinner with your hands? At the “Tournament of Kings” at the Excalibur, it’s absolutely the order of the day. With its medieval Flair, a genuine jousting tournament, great special effects including dragons and Fire wizards, and a Finger-licking good meal, this show is a royal treat for the entire family. Taking place in the more than 900-seat King Arthur’s Arena at the hotel, it is a fantasy excursion into the intrigue and excitement of medieval Europe. continued on page 70
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“People can express themselves at this show,” explains Patrick Jackson, the production’s creator/producer, about its popularity that has seen it just celebrate its 20th anniversary at the hotel. “It is interactive and there’s a certain freedom in the room. People hate each other without really hating each other.” At Tournament of Kings, guests can really show their colors. The kings, each wearing a different hue, represent seven different countries – Russia, purple; France, blue; Ireland, green; Spain, orchid; Austria, brown and tan; Norway, orange, and Hungary, burgundy. The Dragon Knight wears black. The crowd is seated in eight different sections, each corresponding to a particular king and his color (one section corresponds to the Dragon Knight) and each section cheers its king on. From show to show, no one knows which royal will win this exciting jousting tournament – for real. The story begins when, amid the backdrop of a fanciful feast, King Arthur gathers his fellow kings of Europe in his kingdom of Avalon for a no-holds-barred jousting competition to honor his son, Christopher. The rival kings begin the games, riding their faithful steeds through rounds and rounds
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of medieval sport, testing their skills, agility, strength and endurance. But as the event winds down and the victorious king takes his celebration lap, the evil fire wizard Mordred (played by Anthony Restivo, who was a semi-finalist on this year’s America’s Got Talent) attacks, dampening the festivities and threatening to throw the land of Avalon into an age of fire and shadows. Kingdoms clash, beasts attack, and fire burns bright. The dragon kills a king by knocking him from his horse, then challenges Arthur and wounds him mortally. Before dying, Arthur asks his son to avenge his death. Christopher is left to fight the dragon and Merlin the Magician appears to explain that because of an old curse, once wounded, the dragon turns into a Dragon Knight. Christopher wounds the dragon and the transformation occurs. Six fighters, dressed as one-half dragon, one-half fighter, then enter and surround Christopher, who seeks help by blowing his horn to beckon the kings. With the royals’ assistance, Christopher defeats all the dragons, including the Dragon Knight. Merlin reappears and presents the Sword of Arthur, Excalibur, to Christopher. A celebration follows. With 36 cast members, 26 horses (currently; there are normally 30), and elaborate costumes (new ones will be put in the show in December), one can only imagine the huge expense involved in this production. “This is a very expensive show to run,” admits Jackson. “There is a lot of maintenance. Costumes can get ripped very easily. I wish that the guys in the cast would hit each other a little softer but there is this real macho guy thing going on. It’s better for the audience but it’s nerve-wracking because you don’t know what’s going to happen. My biggest worry is that someone or one of the horses will get hurt. I am constantly hands-on. ”We have a very clean safety record,” he adds. “We know every inch of the arena. My dad and I, who created the show especially for the Excalibur, were there when they built it. We told them what we needed and it was built with our specifications in mind. We use every inch of space outside as well as back space. When you work in a tighter space, you need to pay more
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attention. Everyone knows where they’re supposed to stay. We don’t allow guests backstage for this reason. We do a meetand-greet in the arena after the show with Diablo, our black Fresian horse. He’s always very secure.” Jackson notes that there are 10-12 horses used every night in the show and that the same horse is never used two days in a row. The breeds of the equines include Fresian, Morgan, Arabian, Quarter horses, and Andalusian. For 19 years, Ivan Caulier has been the company manager and stunt coordinator who knows each horse and ensures the safety of the animals and their riders. He warms the horses up beginning at 4:30 p.m. (the show starts at 6 p.m.) and rehearses them every night after the show. For the last year, Jackson has also retained a female horse trainer from France named Jesse Bonneau. “It’s like having 30 children,” Jackson smiles, talking about the horses. “They live in a stable the hotel built for us and they are very well cared for by a staff of 10, including a stable manager and an assistant. We have one veterinarian and there are others on call. A ferrier comes in once a week to change the horses’ shoes.” All the king’s horses – and all the show’s men, women, scenery and special effects – make this production a thrilling spectacle to behold. It is one show in which excitement is truly the crowning glory.
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Based on the classic novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical tells the story of the hideously deformed Phantom who lurks beneath the stage of the Paris Opera, exercising a reign of terror over all its occupants. He falls instantly in love with the young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star for the Opera. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beautiful music heightens the romance and tragedy of this story, and Maria Bjornson’s glorious designs and Harold Prince’s direction transport the audience to the Paris Opera and the Phantom’s candlelit underground lair.
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The las vegas spectacular is sung like an opera, the style of the music is not operatic. It is very much in the style of contemporary Broadway musicals like Les Miserables, Cats, and Miss Saigon, with soaring melodies and rousing chorus numbers. Also, it is performed entirely in English. This production of The Phantom of the Opera, reunites Andrew Lloyd Webber, director Hal Prince and others from the show’s original creative team, who together reconceived their show into a spectacular 95-minute production. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre, you are in the storied Paris Opera House and part of the Phantom’s world. Featuring each and every song from the original production, spectacular sets, new illusions and a breathtaking chandelier experience unlike anything you have ever seen, Phantom — The Las Vegas Spectacular is a can’t-miss experience and promises surprises that will astound new audiences and loyal Phantom fans alike!
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Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular has been rated the # 1 Show In Las Vegas! This all-new production of the worldwide favorite haunts The Venetian and thrills audiences six nights a week. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre you enter the storied Paris Opera House and become part of the Phantom’s world. Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, spectacular sets, new effects, and a breathtaking chandelier experience, Phantom is an only-in-Vegas experience. Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular performs at The Venetian Resort – Hotel – Casino on Monday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $72 to $160 plus tax. The VIP Experience, which includes a Golden Circle ticket, souvenir program, backstage tour and meet and greet with the stars of the show, is available for $250. Tickets for Phantom at The Venetian are available by calling the Venetian Box Office at 866-6417469 or 702-414-9000, or online at www.Venetian.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call (702) 785-5394 / 866-633-0195 or e-mail Groups@BASEentertainment.com. For more information please visit www.phantomlasvegas.com.
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Fun Facts • 100 million: reported number of people who have seen a staged version of the musical • $40 million: cost of the theater at The Venetian • $35 million: cost to mount the production • $5 million: cost of the chandelier • 6: months to construct the chandelier • $4.25 million: cost of lavish costumes • 100,000: weight, in pounds, of scenery hanging above the stage • 29,444: individual crystals in the chandelier • 2,000: weight, in pounds, of the chandelier, named Maria • 1,800: number of seats in the theater • 666: lot number, in the opening sequence, of the chandelier in pieces, up for auction on the block • 500: number of costumes • 32: number of winches used to operate the chandelier • 222: number of candles that rise from the Phantom’s lair • 250: automated effects • 95: length, in minutes, of the Vegas Spectacular • 80: life-sized, front-of-house mannequins filling the opera boxes • 41: number of cast members • 142: Number of cast, crew and orchestra members combined • 22: life-sized mannequins on the “Masquerade” Staircase • 11: number of costume-changes for Christine • 5: number of theater boxes to be reserved for The Phantom • 2: number of “A”s in Christine Daae’s last name • 0: Intermissions
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Fans of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular can have the ultimate Phantom VIP experience with a package that includes one Golden Circle ticket, a souvenir program, an elite backstage tour and a personal meet and greet with Phantom cast members. This complete Phantom experience is only $250 per person. Phantom has been wildly heralded by critics across the globe. With dazzling special
effects, a breathtaking $40 million theatre and a Broadway caliber cast, this production of The Phantom of the Opera is a 95-minute awe-inspiring experience unlike any other. Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular performs at The Venetian Resort – Hotel – Casino on Monday and Saturday at 7 pm & 9:30 pm and Tuesday - Friday at 7 pm (dark Sunday). Tickets for Phantom at The Venetian are avail-
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able by calling the Venetian Box Office at 866-641-7469 or 702-414-9000, or online at www.Venetian.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call (702) 785-5394 or email Groups@ BASEentertainment.com. For more information, please visit www.phantomlasvegas.com. Phantom at The Venetian is produced by The Really Useful Theatre Company Inc. and BASE Entertainment.
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Handpicked by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Harold Prince, the talented cast of Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular is the result of an intense, nation-wide search for the best and brightest to fill the shoes of some of the most iconic characters in contemporary musical theatre. Donning the infamous mask for the role of “The Phantom” is Tony Award-winner Anthony Crivello, known for his roles on Broadway in Kiss of the Spider Woman and Les Misérables. Cast as the delicate ingénue “Christine Daaé” is Kristi Holden, who was seen in regional productions of Mame and The Sound of Music. Andrew Ragone, from the national tours of Evita and the Tony Award-winning The Light In The Piazza, takes on the role of the charming “Raoul, Vicomte de Chagny.” Musical Diva “Carlotta Giudicelli” played by Joan Sobel, has sung with Opera Ontario
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and New York City Opera Touring Company. As Carlotta’s companion, Opera star “Ubaldo Piangi,” is Broadway veteran Larry Wayne Morbitt who brings 12 years of Phantom experience to The Phantom Theatre at The Venetian. Tina Walsh, from the original companies of Mamma Mia! Las Vegas and EFX!, plays the commanding dance mistress “Madame Giry.” Brianne Kelly Morgan makes her musical debut in Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular as inquisitive ballerina “Meg Giry.” The Opera’s new managers “Monsieur Andre” and “Monsieur Firmin” are brought to life by John Leslie Wolfe and Lawson Skala, both veteran stage performers with extensive opera and musical theatre credits. Phantom’s ensemble is also rippling with talent featuring performers with backgrounds from Broadway to the silver screen, each adding to the chemistry of one of the most experienced casts on the Las Vegas Strip.
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Tall, wavy dark blonde hair, charismatic smile, the not so typical poker face. Most who meet Christina Lindley gravitate to her because of her smile and her genuine personality. Lindley was born in Atlanta, GA, moved to Los Angeles for modeling and acting, and now Christina recently has moved to Las Vegas, to pursue poker full time. “Las Vegas is the poker capital of the world,� according to Lindley. She has become a local celebrity and you can find her on a table during some of the local tournaments in continued on page 98 Las Vegas.
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Her roommate is fellow high stakes tournament player, Lauren Kling, who was previously interviewed on Women’s Poker Hour. Christina advises women players, starting out in multi-table tournaments, to play a lot of volume and to observe strong players in the online tournaments as much as possible. You might want to start by watching lindeyloo22 on PokerStars.net. This is one of the many online poker websites where Christina can be found on a nightly basis, she typically will play from 6pm to 11am the next day juggling multiple hands. She is a power house player and with the dedication to the sport for the past three years, Christina is seeing some serious paybacks. She recently placed 63rd in the Main Event of the North American Poker Tour in Los Angeles (November 12 - 17) and was the last women standing. And she has a number of other impressive online cashes, including 2nd place in an FTOPS (Full Tilt Online Poker Series) event with a payoff of $106,000. The USCOOP event (US Championship of Online Poker), held on November 23rd featured super-deep stacks and an impressive overlay of over $300,000. (Editor’s Note: An overlay occurs when the prize pool exceeds the money generated by the players’ entry fees.) Only 1326 players registered for the $320 tourney but more than 2300 were needed to meet the $750,000 guarantee. This meant that the average player’s entry fee was actually worth over $550! We met up with Christina a few weeks ago, and she has a solid vision to play as much as she physically possibly can. She will also be working on a reality TV show this spring that she created called Grinders; a behind the scenes look of the life of different poker players. This show that will be very interesting to watch and see what their lives are all about. She has tenacity and optimism as well as just amazing positive energy around her and of course a little luck and good looks to help disguise her poker face! I visited with Christina and got a better understanding of who she really is. How did you get started in this type of sport? I came into poker during the writers’ strike, and being a Type A personality I love to set goals and be working on something. There was nothing to do work-wise so I went home and visited my father who took me to play poker as a bonding activity. I fell in love with it immediately and had great results my first time. I didn’t really even know what I was doing at a 2/4 limit game in Tunica, MS with dad. When I got back to LA I took a hosting workshop and they asked continued on page 100
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us to write a show about something that intrigued us. This is when I decided to write a show about poker and began researching it more. I fell in love with the lifestyle, the game, and every facet of the business when I was studying it and I went from wanting to learn about it to wanting to do it myself. What would you say to the person who might be wondering if they could do it? I would say you never know unless you try. Honestly if you told me a year ago that I would be where I am today I wouldn’t have believed you. Yet I am constantly pursuing absurdly lofty goals. I think that we have the power to achieve anything if we are willing to sacrifice and put in the work to get there. What would say is the most important thing about this business? Being stubborn! No matter how many times I lose, I refuse to quit until I win. Tenacity, a competitive spirit, and putting in volume; to me this is what I see really separates the best (the people I admire in this business) from the ones who are just good.
job. I think that there are people who have lost everything in every part of the country. It’s sad when it is due to an addiction such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling. You definitely see it on a grander scale here but that is just the nature of the person who is an addict who won’t quit. It’s not because it’s Las Vegas. Life can sometimes seem as a gamble. Do you see that? And is there any truth to it or any similarities? And in what way? Life is a gamble. I think this can be said of many businesses. Look at the stock market. How many people have gone bust on that? How many people invest their life savings in some project that never takes off? Everything in life is a gamble. What form of transportation we chose, which way we turn at every moment, what college we chose to go to, who we choose to marry in life, where to live, what to say to whom and when. Literally
What kind of advice do you have? Just do what you love. Growing up, the only thing I wanted to do was act. I thought I loved acting until I stumbled on poker. I was so passionate about it that I knew immediately it was meant to be. I think a lot of the time we fall into things, or come upon something that seems unrealistic and we just continue in the job that we are doing now out of fear or laziness. Sometimes maybe a little of both. To truly be successful at what you do as a career, I think you need to wake up every day actually excited to go to work. Gambling in Las Vegas, you meet people from many walks of life. Some people have lost everything… what are your thoughts? I think this can be said of any major city. And in every part of the country. I have lived in Tennessee, Georgia, California, and Nevada. I have traveled all over the country and the world in my
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every decision you make in life is about analyzing your risk versus your reward. All we can hope for in this life is to make the right choices, and to take shots where they are the most likely to reap a profitable reward. This reminds me of one of my favorite books my mom used to read me as a kid. Oh The Places You’ll Go. A particular passage comes to mind: “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” Well with all that said it sure sounds like Christina is on her way and we definitely will be keeping our eyes on her as she cruises into the new year ! For more information on Christina Lindley contact VictoriaTalbot, Hype Inc. PR, www. allabouthype.com.
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edited by shelly carrier The Chandelier Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Ve-
Bars, Lounges, Night Clubs
Artisan Lounge. 1501 W. Sahara Ave. Exotic liba-
tions served in a chic setting, located inside the trendy boutique hotel. Open daily. (702) 214-4000 The Bank Inside Bellagio. Gorgeous, upscale night club that draws a high roller and celebrity crowd. Open Thursday- Sunday. (702) 693-8300
The Beatles Revolution Lounge Inside The Mirage. This ultra lounge brings the Beatles era to life.
Open daily. (702) 692-8383 Beauty Bar. 517 Fremont St. Downtown hot spot with an East Village vibe and retro, beauty-themed décor. Open Saturday through Thursday at 9:30 pm and Friday at 5 pm for Happy Hour (702) 598-1965 Blue Martini At Town Square. Upscale martini Bar featuring 20 of the most modern specialty martinis and a sensational tapas menu. Live entertainment nightly . (702) 949-2583. Blush Boutique Nightclub Inside Winn Las Vegas. Dance under numerous lanterns on an onyx
dance floor at this flirty addition to Winn’s Nightlife. Open daily. (702) 770-3633. Body English Inside the Hard Rock. Dance under a $250,000 Baccarat Chandelier. Club also has a hidden VIP room with a two-way mirrored wall. Open Wednesday, Friday-Sunday. (702) 693-5000. Book & Stage Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Polished and comfortable, this Las Vegas bar is a sports book and entertainment venue that celebrates top-notch performance in sports and music. (702) 698-7000. Bond Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Offering a mash up of dynamic LED art, live performance and upbeat house music, Bond is a rhythmic and vibrant performance space and bar. (702) 698-7000. Casa Fuenta Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars.
It is a modern slice of Havana. The cigar and cocktail bar offers patrons an intimate smoking environment with an open indoor patio. Open daily. (702) 731-5051. Caramel Lounge Inside Bellagio. Rich, candy-colored lounge combines the comfort of a neighborhood bar, and the elegance of old school Las Vegas. Open daily. (702) 693-8300.
gas. At the intersection of art and life at The Cosmopolitan, The Chandelier houses three unique bar experiences: high-energy hot spot, sophisticated cocktail haven and inviting lounge. (702) 698-7000. Cherry Inside the Red Rock Casino, Resort and SPA. Party with friends at the west Side’s hottest club
or lounge by the private outdoor pool. Open ThursdaySaturday. (702) 797-7777.
Christian Audigier The Nightclub Inside TI.
Nightlife gets a dose of rock ‘n’ roll glam. Don’t miss the massive jellyfish tanks. Open Thursday – Sunday. (702) 894-7580. Coyote Ugly inside New York-New York. Vegas’ version of this NYC hotspot with an all-female bar staff who make pouring drinks an artform. Drai’s Inside Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon. Keep the Party going until the sun comes
up at this hip after-hours spot. Thursday – Sunday. (702) 737-0555. Drop Bar Inside Green Valley Ranch. Every Thursday is Ladies night from 5 to 8 p.m. at this 1940’s burlesque style bar lounge. Open daily. (702) 221-6560. Downtown Cocktail Room. 111 Las Vegas Blvd. intimate lounge with a boho-chic vibe. Open daily. (702) 300-6282. Eve. 3720 Las Vegas Boulevard, South. 702.254.2376 Fontana Lounge Inside Bellagio. Live entertain-
ment and spectacular views of the lake and the famous Bellagio Fountains. Open daily. (702) 693-7111. Foundation Room Inside Mandalay Bay. This exclusive members only club is only open to the public for Godspeed on Monday nights. Open Daily. (702) 632-7631. Ghostbar Inside The Palms. Future-chic lounge with a sky deck that delivers a spectacular view of the city. Open nightly. (702) 942-6832. Gipsy. 4605 Paradise Rd. Vegas’ popular gay club. Open Wednesdays – Monday. (702) 731-1919
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Gold Diggers Inside the Golden Nugget. This
downtown hot spot boasts a 180-degree, oversized balcony with stunning views of the Freemont Street Experience. Open Tuesday-Sunday. (702) 385-7111.
Hawaiian Tropic Zone Inside the Miracle Mile Shops. Bikini-clad Hawaiian Tropic models cater to
your every whim at this sexy nightlife and dining venue. (702) 731-4858. House of Blues Inside Mandalay Bay. Offers live acts from blues to punk rock. Open Daily. (702) 632-7600. Ice House Lounge. 650 S. Main St., South. This Downtown restaurant and lounge is open daily and late night offering a real ice bar. (702) 315-2570. Ivan Kane’s Forty Deuce Inside Mandalay Place.
This sexy Hollywood import is famous for its burlesque performances and intimate speakeasy vibe. Open Wednesday – Monday. (702) 632-9442. Jet Night Club Inside the Mirage. The ultimate destination. 3 rooms, 3 experiences. Top 40, hip-hop, mash-ups & house. Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Monday. (702) 693-8300. Krave. 3663 Las Vegas Blvd., South. The first gay nightclub to land on the strip has spectacular lighting, guests DJs and go-go boys. Open Tuesday – Sunday (702) 836-0830. LAX Inside Luxor. One of Las Angeles’ hottest clubs hits the desert and boosts a top-tier sound system. (702) 262-4LAX. Little Macau Ultra Tavern. 3939 Spring Mountain Road . Get a taste of exotic at this sexy ultra lounge in Chinatown. (702) 222-3196. Lobby Bar Inside Green Valley Ranch. Separate bar, lounge and nightclub rooms and an 8-acre pool area. Open daily. (702) 617-7560. Lucky Inside the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa. A Red-Hot backlit bar with a crystal spire as a
centerpiece. Open daily. (702) 797-7777. Martinis. 1205 Fort Apache Rd. More than 125 vodkas available including the “Oscar Goodman” martini made with Bombay Sapphire, anchovy and blue cheese stuffed olives. Open daily. (702) 242-8464. Mermaid Lounge Inside the Silverton. This aquatic-themed lounge features an amazing 117,000-gallon tank of exotic sea life. Open daily. (702) 263-7777. Mist Inside TI. Intimate lounge with plasma screen TVs and seamless bar design. Open daily. (702) 894-7330. Mix Inside The Hotel at Mandalay Bay. This swank lounge’s top floor digs offer dramatic, three-tiered views of the entire valley. Open daily. (702) 632-9500. Moon Inside the Palms Fantasy Tower. An exclusive penthouse nightclub with a view of the strip and the stars above. Open Thursday-Sunday and Tuesday. (702) 942-7777. Night Club Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Introducing a one-of-kind day club and Las Vegas nightclub experience from the Tao Group. (702) 6987000. Paymon’s Hookah Lounge. 4147 S Maryland Parkway and 8380 W. Sahara. Smoke your favorite flavored tobacco in this laid-back lounge attached to a Mediterranean Café’. Open daily from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. (702) 731-6030. Peppermill’s Fireside Lounge. 2985 Las Vegas Blvd., South. Sit by the fire-pit and enjoy your favorite cocktail in this local hangout. Open 24/7. (702) 735-7635.
Surrender Playboy Club Inside The Palms Fantasy Tower.
The legendary classic integrates lounge and casino in this elegant club. Of course it wouldn’t be the Playboy club without the signature Playboy Bunnies. Open daily. (702) 942-6900. Poetry Atop Chinois at The Forum Shops at Caesars. This 8,000-square-foot strictly hip-hop nightclub
offers incredible views. Open Wednesday-Sunday. (702) 369-4998. Privé Inside Planet Hollywood. The Chic Miami nightclub brings its design, decadence and the glamorous South Beach style to Las Vegas. Open Friday, Saturday and Monday. (702) 727-8344. Pure Inside Caesars Palace. Two stories of nightlife indulgence including a 14000-square foot outdoor terrace. Open Tuesday and Friday-Sunday. (702) 731-7873. Pussycat Dolls Lounge Inside Caesars Palace. Hollywood’s Famous troupe of burlesque danc-
ers perform twice nightly. Open Tuesday-Sunday. (702) 731-7873. Rain Inside the Palms. Trendy nightclub and former hotspot of MTV’s Real World Las Vegas cast. Open Friday-Saturday. (702) 938-9999. Red Square Inside Mandalay Bay. Sexy bar scene features more than 100 different vodkas. Open daily. (702) 632-7407. Risqué Inside Paris. Dance to pulsating beats in a post-modern/Eurasian atmosphere. Open Friday-Sunday. (702) 946-4589. Rok Bar Inside New York-New York. Revel in the concert-like setting as Rok’s resident DJ spins rock mashups and choreographed to remarkable video imagery. Open Wednesday-Sunday. (702) 740-6765. Rouge Inside the MGM Grand. An upscale lounge featuring an Adam Tihany-designed backlit projection wall of glass bottles that flicker sensuous images. Open daily. (702) 891-1111.
Dance to Latin, Caribbean and African sounds while surrounded by glowing walls of fire and water. Open Daily. (702) 632-7408. Rush Lounge Inside The Golden Nugget. Intimate lounge with signature cocktails and VIP bottle and table service. (702) 385-7111. Rumjungle Inside Mandalay Bay.
Shady Grove Lounge Inside The Silverton.
Bowl inside a retro airstream trailer or relax in overstuffed couches at this laid-back lounge. Open daily. (702) 263-7777. Sidebar. 201 N. 3rd St. This cozy bar, adorned in chocolates and beiges, is the perfect spot for cocktails and conversation. Open Monday-Saturday. (702) 259-9700. Sierra Gold. 6615 S. Jones Blvd. Vegas’ first “ultra tavern” complete with a VIP lounge and plush poolroom. Open daily at 4 p.m. (702) 221-4120. Stir Inside The Platinum Hotel. The informal yet elegant lounge is a great place to meet friends. Open daily at 4 p.m. (702) 365-5000. Studio 54 Inside MGM Grand. The legendary Disco-era club lives on with a modern twist at this 22,000square-foot dance club. Open Tuesday-Saturday. (702) 891-7254. Surrender. Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 10 p.m. – closing. www.encorelasvegas.com Tao At The Venetian. The popular NYC hot spot hits Vegas with the gorgeous Asian themed venue. Lounge open Monday-Sunday. Club opens Thursday-Saturday. (702) 388-8338. Tabú Ultra Lounge Inside the MGM Grand.
Lounge featuring sophisticated decor and international DJs. Open Thursday-Monday. (702) 891-7183. Tryst Inside Wynn Las Vegas. Experience nightlife with a passionate beat. Open Thursday-Sunday. (702) 770-3375.
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V Bar Inside the Venetian. Hip lounge created by
the owners of NYC’s Lotus and LA’s Sunset room. Open daily. (702) 414-3200. Vesper Bar Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. With a nod to the obscure cocktail created by James Bond, this Las Vegas bar offers cocktails mixed with style and grace. The space infuses a taste of the past into a contemporary design with a 1950’s glimmer that is both elegant and fun. (702) 698-7000. VooDoo Lounge Inside the RIO. Live music, dancing and a view of the Las Vegas strip from the 51st floor. Open Daily. (702) 777-7800. Vox Wine Lounge. 2630 Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Hundreds of wines and international cuisine. Served Tapas style. Open daily. (702) 407-7780. Wasted Space At the Hard Rock Hotel. Tattoos come to life at this 4,400 sq. ft. bar and lounge by Motocross Champion, tattoo artist and reality TV star Carey Hart. (702) 693-4040. Dining
8-0-8 Inside Caesars Palace. Hawaiian-style dishes
with French, Tai, Indian, Japanese and Italian influences. (702) 731-7604. Agave. 10820 W. Charleston Blvd. Dine on Mexicaninspired dishes complemented by a variety of tequilainfused cocktails. (702) 214-3500. Ah Sin Inside Paris. Pan-Asian dining. (702) 967-7999. AJ’s Steakhouse Inside the Hard Rock. 1950sstyle restaurant serving classic American cuisine. (702) 693-5500. Alex Inside Winn Las Vegas. Experience the delicate flavors of the French Riviera in a grand setting. (702) 770-3463. Alizé Inside the Palms. André Rochat brings his gourmet cuisine to the Palms. (702) 951-7000. Asia Inside the Miracle Mile Shops. Enjoy progressive Euro-Asian cuisine in this French-Vietnamese colonial designed spot. (702) 794-2582.
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gas’ French dining craze with the cozy Downtown restaurant, which has one of the city’s best collection of fine wines, terrific cognacs and fine spirits. (702) 385-5016. Antonio’s Inside the RIO. Gourmet Italian cuisine with an open kitchen. (702) 252-7737. AquaKnox Inside the Venetian. Chef Tom Maloney’s menu features fresh seafood flown in daily from around the world. (702) 414-3772. Aureole Inside Mandalay Bay. Charlie Palmer’s unique cuisine and a four-story wine tower with signature “wine angels”. (702) 632-7401. B&B Restaurante Inside the Venetian. The brainchild of Mario Batali and his partner and winemaker Joseph Bastianich, this upscale Italian restaurant offers old favorites and adventurous new ones. (702) 266-9977. Balboa Pizza Company The District at Green Valley Ranch. Open 24/7, the BPC offers pizza,
salads, sandwiches and wings in a beach-inspired settings. (702) 407-3067. Bally’s Steakhouse Inside Bally’s Casino Resort. Traditional New York-style steakhouse. (702)
967-4661.
Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare Inside Wynn Las Vegas. Indulge in authentic Italian seafood
as well as lesser-known examples of Italy’s cuisine. (702) 770-3463. Becker’s Steakhouse. 2400 N. Buffalo Dr. offers elegant dining and a selection of more than 3,000 wines. (702) 216-2700. Beso. 3720 Las Vegas Boulevard, South., 702.254.BESO (2376) or visit the website at www.BesoLasVegas.com. BLT Burger Inside the Mirage. Chef Laurent Tourondel’s take on the American Burger Joint. Offerings include beef, American Kobe, lamb and turkey burgers, milkshakes and 20 beers on tap. (702) 792-7888. Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Created by brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg, is a compendium of their popular Blue Ribbon and Blue Ribbon Sushi menus, featuring a vari-
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ety of bistro favorites, American comfort foods, chops and fillets, sushi and sashimi. This Las Vegas sushi bar & grill is a gastronomic tour of the brothers’ culinary affections from their New Jersey boyhoods, education at the Cordon Bleu in Paris and New York City culinary eclecticism. (877) 551-7776. BOA Steakhouse Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. Traditional American cuisine with clas-
sic accents and an upbeat and colorful ambiance. (702) 733-7373. Bonefish Grill. 10839 Eastern Ave. A polished casual seafood restaurant with a comfortable, lively atmosphere. (702) 228-3474. Border Grill Inside Mandalay Bay. Chefs Mary Sue Miliken and Susan Feniger, hosts of “two Hot Tamales,” present authentic Mexican Cuisine. (702) 632-7403. Bouchon Inside the Venetian. The genius of worldrenowned chef Thomas Keller is evident in both the menu’s perfect, bistro classics and the restaurant’s authentic, elegant décor. (702) 414-6200. Bradley Ogden Inside Caesars Palace. Bradley Ogden brings his new American cuisine to Las Vegas. (702) 731-7410. Brand Inside the Monte Carlo. Imaginative interpretations of classic steakhouse favorites featuring big, bold one-of-a-kind chops including the 8.6 pound Ultimate Steak. (702) 730-6700. Brio At Town Square. Casual, white-tablecloth restaurant serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine including wood-grilled and oven-roasted steaks. (702) 914-9145. Burger Bar Inside Mandalay Bay Place. From the famous Restaurateur Hubert Keller, of Fleur de Lys San Francisco, the burger bar is the ultimate burger experience. (702) 632-9364. Café Ba Ba Reeba Inside Fashion Show Mall.
A Spanish tapas style restaurant featuring traditional Spanish entrees. Must-try menu options including lobster paellas and unique sangrias. (702) 258-1211.
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Enjoy gorgeous views of the valley while dining on the responsible, sustainable and delicious items by one of the Las Vegas favorite chefs. (702) 822-8716. Café Martorano Inside the RIO. Simple old-school Italian-American home cooking by chef Steve Martorano. (702) 221-8279. Café Wasabi. 7365 W. Sahara Ave. Pacific Rim cuisine with a sushi bar. (702) 804-9652. Caffé Giorgio Inside Mandalay Place. Casual chic dining from Piero Selvaggio. Menu features northern Italian favorites. (702) 920-2700. Capital Grille Inside Fashion Show. Upscale setting with an award winning wine list and acclaimed dry age steaks. Fresh seafood, pork and chicken are also available. (702) 932-6631. Carnevino Inside the Palazzo. Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich once again bring their magic to Las Vegas with the opening of their first steakhouse. (702) 920-2700. Casa Nicola Inside The Las Vegas Hilton. Homemade pastas, fresh seafood, hearth baked bread and traditional dessert like tiramisu and tartuffo prepared in a unique exhibition kitchen. (702) 732-5755. CatHouse Inside Luxor. Indulge the senses at this restaurant and lounge inspired by the 19th century bordellos. Chef Kerry Simon brings signature, European, Asian and American dishes to this “loungerie”. (702) 262-4228. Charlie Palmer Steak Inside Four Seasons.
Steakhouse with formal and informal dining areas. (702) 632-5120. China Grill Inside Mandalay Bay. Asian-inspired dishes served in portions perfect for sharing. (702) 632-7404. China Poblamo Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. An entirely new concept from the innovative Chef Jose Andres, showcasing his personal take on Las Vegas Chinese and Mexican Cuisines. Noodles and tacos together in a festive, stylish setting. (877) 551-7776. Chinois Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. A hip, contemporary environment complete with A taste of the orient. The menu features traditional Hong Kong and Cantonese-style dishes. (702) 737-9700. Cili At Bali Hai Golf Club. Experience regional American cuisine with Tai and Asian influences. (702) 856-1000. Circo Inside Bellagio. This sister restaurant to Le Cirque features Tuscan cuisine. (702) 693-8150. Comme CA Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Created by acclaimed Los Angeles chef David Myers, Comme Ca is a lively and modern Las Vegas French brasserie with an emphasis on quality ingredients. Comme Ca serves traditional fare with a David Myers spin: accessible yet provocative, delicious yet chic. In addition to an impressive win selection, Comme Ca offers a menu of seasonal handcrafted classic cocktails shaken with Chef David Myers’ modern sensibility. (877) 551-7776. Company
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Craftsteak Inside MGM Grand. From chef and
restaurateur Tom Coliccho. Dishes such as porterhouse for two, beef shortribs and sea scallops. (702) 891-7318.
Cut Inside the Palazzo. Dry-aged steaks to Japa-
nese Wagyu Beef shine at Wolfgang Puck’s sixth fine dining restaurant in Las Vegas. (702) 607-6300. D.O.C.G. Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Chef Scott Conant’s D.O.C.G. is a new Las Vegas wine bar named after a category of Italian wine called Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita or the highest level of Italian wine origin. D.O.C.G. features pizza, pasta, an espresso bar, pastries, artisanal cheese and chocolate, in addition to a large selection of Italian wines. The design is at once modern and rustic with exposed brick and reclaimed wood. (877) 551-7776.
Estiatorio Milos Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Ve-
gas. Touted as one of North America’s finest Greek restaurants, Estiatorio Milos by restaurateur Costas Spiliadis features fine Las Vegas Mediterranean cuisine and has a longstanding reputation for serving the freshest, most pristine imported Mediterranean seafood daily in New York City and Montreal. This Las Vegas Greek restaurant promises to bring an authentic taste of Greece to The Strip, sparing no effort to find the freshest, most delicious fish from around the world, and preparing them in the subtlest, most flavorful way. (877) 551-7776.
(702) 740-6455. Gordan Biersch. 3987 Paradise Road. American
Fare and a beer garden. (702) 312-5247. The Grape At Town Square. Restaurant, wine bar and retailer offering more than 120 wines by the bottle, glass or flight. (702) 220-4727. Grotto Ristorante Inside the Golden Nugget. Trattoria-style restaurant serving up wood
fired pizzas and homemade pasta and desserts. (702) 385-7111. Guy Savoy Inside Caesars Palace. Fresh ingredients and familiar flavors are poetically crafted at this highly acclaimed restaurant. (877) 346-4642. Habib’s. 4750 W. Sahara Ave. Exotic Middle Eastern Dishes. (702) 870-0860. Hachi Inside Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa.
Contemporary Japanese restaurant that offers an exciting twist on classic favorites. (702) 797-7576. Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis Inside Green Valley Ranch. An intimate and lavishly appointed
Dal Toro Dal Toro Inside The Plazzo. Traditional Italian food
with a contemporary twist amidst one of a kind, luxury sport cars. (702) 437-9800. Daniel Boulud Brasserie Inside Wynn Las Vegas. Chef Daniel Boulud and executive chef Wesley
Holton bring modern flair to this bustling French Brasserie. (702) 770-3643. David Burke Inside the Venetian. Creative Modern American Cuisine including crisp & Angry lobster cocktail and David Burke’s cheesecake lollipop tree. (702) 414-7111. Delmonico Inside the Venetian. Emeril Lagasse brings a Cajun flare to this New York-style steakhouse. (702) 414-3737. Diablo’s Cantina At the Monte Carlo. This lively restaurant serves south-of-the-border favorites as well as American classics. Wash it all down with one of their more than 75 tequilas. (702) 730-7979. Diego Inside MGM Grand. A bright and vibrant restaurant featuring authentic dishes served with a twist. (702) 730-7979. Dos Caminos Inside the Palazzo. Straight from Nueva York, Chef Scott Linquist puts a modern spin on Old Mexico. (702) 414-1000. Eiffel Tower Restaurant Inside Paris. Classic French cuisine on the 11th floor of Las Vegas’ Eiffel Tower replica. (702) 948-6937. Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House Inside the MGM Grand. Emeril Lagasse’s first Las Vegas restau-
rant. (702) 891-7374.
Empress Court Inside Caesars Palace. Gourmet
Chinese serving food with influences of Szechuan, Cantonese and Hong Kong cuisine. (866) 346-4642. Esmeralda’s. 1000 E. Charleston Blvd. Salvadorian cuisine. (702) 388-1404.
Fiamma Inside MGM Grand. Steve Hanson’s SoHo
trattoria in the desert. (702) 891-7600.
Fiore Steakhouse Inside the RIO. Traditional
steakhouse with an Italian Mediterranean flare. (702) 252-7777. FIX Inside Bellagio. Classic American Fare. Focusing on top-quality meat and fish, cooked to order on a wood-burning grill. (702) 693-8400. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. 8721 W. Charleston Blvd. Classic steakhouse cuisine. (702) 838-4774. Fleur de Lys Inside Mandalay Bay. Dramatic flare with 30 foot walls accented with leaf-shaped frames and fresh cut roses. (702) 632-9400. Fusia Inside the Luxor. A twist on traditional Asian,
the menu’s familiar main ingredients are flavored with exotic spices. (702) 262-4774. Gallaghers Inside New York-New York. New York-style steak house where you pick your own steak and watch as it’s prepared on a mesquite grill. (702) 740-6450. Garden of the Dragon Inside The Las Vegas Hilton. Specialties include spicy salt-and-pepper
pork chops, orange beef and other Szechwan, Peking style, Northern Mongolian and Cantonese favorites. (702) 732-5755. Garduno’s Inside The Palms. Authentic Mexican cuisine and a wide selection of margaritas. (702) 942-7777. Gaylord India Restaurant Inside the RIO. FineDining Indian cuisine served in a romantic atmosphere of rich jewel-tone fabrics and deep finished woods. (702) 777-7923.
steakhouse, named for Hank Greenspun, featuring a 2,800-bottle wine cellar and the specialty “Frank Sinatra” martini. (702) 617-7777. Hash House A Go Go. 6800 W. Sahara Ave. Open for all three squares, this inventive restaurant serves farm-fresh food with a funky modern twist. (702) 804-4646. The Henry Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Old-school revamped classics. Las Vegas Strip cusine that is a reinterpretation of tried-and-true dishes and drinks. (877) 551-7776. Holsteins Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Holsteins is an exciting new burger concept from Las Vegas restaurateurs Billy Richardson, Kyle Madden and Chef Anthony Meidenbauer of Block 16 Hospitality. This concept was tailor-made for The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas with an emphasis on fresh, natural and organic ingredients. Undoubtedly, Holsteins will bring better burgers to Las Vegas and a funky, homegrown attitude to The Strip. The menu will feature specialty burgers, house-made sausage, riffs on traditional American snacks and appetizers, as well as a wide variety of shakes and sides. All items – including toppings, buns and condiments – will be custom crafted in-house, creating Las Vegas Strip burgers unlike any other. (877) 551-7776. House
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Southern-style dishes in a laid-back atmosphere. (702) 632-7600. House of Lords Inside the Sahara. Old Rat Pack hangout reopened as a traditional steakhouse. (702) 737-2111. Huakumi Inside Caesars Palace. Exotic Japanese, sushi, teppan-yaki and a’ la carte dishes. (702) 731-7731. II Fornaio Inside New York-New York. Authentic Italian. (702) 740-6403. II Mulino New York Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. This NYC-foodie favorite serves traditional
fair from Italy’s top culinary regions. (702) 492-6000. Indian Oven. 226 W. Sahara Ave. Indian Cuisine. (702) 366-0222. Isla Inside Treasure Island. Acclaimed Chef Richard Sandoval impresses with inventive twists on Mexican cuisine. (702) 894-7349.
Gonzales Y Gonzales Inside New York-New York. This replica of the NYC favorite offers traditional
Mexican dishes, Tex-Mex and more than 30 tequilas.
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linary mastermind Jose Andres and his ThinkFoodGroup brings the authentic flavor of a Spanish tapas restaurant to Las Vegas with the award-winning Jaleo restaurant re-imagined to include the excitement and
Joell Robuchon at The Mansion Inside MGM Grand. France’s “chef of the century” serves his Mi-
Mi Casa Grill Cantina Inside Silverton Casino Hotel Lodge. Mexican Specialties include crisp-fried
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. The Iconic Miami
Michael’s Gourmet Room Inside South Point.
chelin-winning, traditional French cuisine in an intimate setting. (702) 891-7925. Beach crab eatery serves up stone crab claws, seafood and key lime pie. (702) 731-7110. Kabuki At Town Square. Japanese cuisine, premium sakes, Japanese beers and cocktails. (702) 896-7440.
Kennedy At The District at Green Valley Ranch.
Modern American cuisine prepared fresh daily (702) 320-8100. Koi Inside Planet Hollywood. Feast on Japanese dishes with a California twist including soft shell crab with spicy cream and ponzu sauce and Kobe beef filet mignon Toban-Yaki. (702) 454-4555. Kokomo’s Inside the Mirage. Prime steaks and sea-
food inside a tropical rainforest. (702) 791-7223. Kilawat Inside The Platinum Hotel. Comfort food with exotic ingredients from around the globe. (877) 211-9211. L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Inside MGM Grand.
Diners can see Robuchon’s legendary French cuisine, including a brilliant tasting menu, being prepared before their eyes. (702) 891-7777. Le Burger Brasserie Inside the Paris. The gourmet chicken, salmon, lamb, veggie and beef burgers are second to none and the $777 Kobe Beef and Maine lobster burger is worth the splurge. (702) 647-7999. Le Cirque Inside Bellagio. French cuisine from Sirio Maccinoni with a view of the Bellagio fountains. (702) 693-7223. Little Buddha Inside the Palms. Pan-Asian cuisine and sushi bar. (702) 942-7777. Lotus of Siam. 953 E. Sahara Ave. Thai cuisine. (702) 735-3033. Louis’s Las Vegas At Town Square. Upscale dining meets lowcountry cuisine including Louis’s signature crab and lobster cakes with grained mustard seed sauce. (702) 202-2400. Maggiano’s Little Italy Inside Fashion Show.
Southern Italian cuisine served in portions fit for the whole family. (702) 732-2550. Mainland Inside The Palazzo. French-Vietnamese
cuisine. (702) 414-1000.
Marssa Inside Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort.
Exceptional Pacific Rim-inspired cuisine with a view of the lake. (702) 567-6000.
Medici Café and Terrace Inside the Ritz-Carlton. Pan-Mediterranean cuisine and weekend brunch
Panevino spectacle of Las Vegas. A perennial favorite in Washington DC, Jaleo restaurant was one of the country’s first successful tapas restaurants, setting the standard for Spanish cuisine in the U.S. for almost two decades. (877) 551-7776. Japonais Inside The Mirage. New Asian cuisine with European elegance in a intimate setting. (866) 339-4566. Jasmine Inside Bellagio. Hong Kong cuisine with contemporary and classic Cantonese, Szechuan and Hunan dishes. (702) 693-7223.
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served indoors or alfresco. (702) 567-4700. Mesa Grill Inside Caesars Palace. Award-winning chef Bobby Flay serves vibrant Southwestern cuisine in an environment to match the menu’s bold flavor. (702) 731-7731.
chipotle calamari adobo and mini chicken empanadas. (702) 693-7223.
This AAA four-diamond award-winning restaurant serves gourmet American fare. (702) 796-7111. Michael Mina Inside Bellagio. Contemporary, fresh seafood with Continental culinary accents and influences. (702) 693-7223. Mimmo Ferraro’s. 5900 W. Flamingo Rd. An incredible collection of premium Italian wines compliments this local eatery’s homemade pastas. (702) 364-5300. Mix Inside The Hotel at Mandalay Bay. This stunning restaurant from world-renowned chef Alain Ducasse offers a ‘mix’ of European and American cuisines and is designed to seduce the glitterati. (702) 632-9500. Mon Ami Gabi Inside Paris. Parisian-style outdoor café with seafood specialty and a fabulous view of the Bellagio fountains. Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro Inside The Palazzo. Enjoy wet-and dry-aged steaks and Japa-
nese A-5 Wagu at this plush steakhouse. Other highlights include an iced seafood bar and a cheese and Charcuterie bar with more than 30 farm house and artisinal cheeses. (702) 607-6333. Morton’s, The Steakhouse. 400 East Flamingo Rd. The iconic restaurant offers prime aged steaks and fresh fish and seafood. (702) 893-0703. Neros Inside Caesars Palace. Contemporary American cuisine including seafood and prime beef. (702) 731-7731. N9NE Inside The Palms. Chicago-based steak house with a champagne and caviar bar. (702) 942-7777. Nine Fine Irishmen Inside New York-New York.
Authentic Irish cuisine and beer with a Victorian bar and live entertainment. (702) 740-6969. NM Café At Neiman Marcus. Middle Eastern cuisine in a spacious, modern décor with a first-rate view of the strip. (702) 731-3636. Nobhill Inside MGM Grand. Chef Michael Mina’s dishes such as lobster pot pie and sautéed Monterey Bay Abalone. (702) 891-3110. Nobu Inside the Hard Rock. Upscale Japanese cuisine with Latin-American Influences. (702) 693-5090. Noodles Inside Bellagio. Modern Asian restaurant with noodles, rice and congee dishes. (702) 693-7223. Noodle Shop Inside Mandalay Bay. Cantonese and Mandarin noodle dishes as well as chow mein, congee rice and BBQ dishes. (702) 632-7777. Nora’s Wine Bar & Osteria. 1031 S. Rampart Blvd. Rustic Italian cuisine paired with one of 350 wine choices make this trendy spot a must. (702) 940-6672. Nove Italiano, Inside The Palms Fantasy Tower. Classic Italian fare contemporarty accents includ-
ing seafood crudos, freshly-made pasta and bistecca florentina. (702) 942-6800. Okada Inside Wynn Las Vegas. Experience a wide range of Japanese cookery from authentic teppanyaki and robata cooking to sushi built with the freshest ingredients. (702)770-3320. Jasmine
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Aria Olives Inside Bellagio. Mediterranean cuisine from
chef and owner Todd English’s Boston restaurant. (702) 693-7223. Onda Inside the Mirage. Dine on Italian cuisine and get a one-way view of the gambling floor. (702) 791-7223. OriginIndia Restaurant and Bar. 4480 Paradise Rd. Modern, upscale Indian cuisine. (702) 734-6342. The Palm Inside the Forum Shops at Caesars. A casual steak and seafood restaurant.
(702) 732-7256. Panevino. 246 Via Antonio. Cozy Italian restaurant that’s off the Strip. (702) 222-2400.
James Beard award winner Francois Payard’s upscale approach to the classic Parisian pastry shop. (702) 731-7292. Pearl Inside the MGM Grand. Chinese cuisine with a Western flair. (702) 891-7777. Picasso Inside Bellagio. French cuisine with Spanish influence and original paintings adorning the walls. (702) 693-8105. Piero’s. 355 Convention Center Dr. Northern Italian cuisine in one of Vegas’ iconic dining rooms. (702) 369-2305. Pinot Brasserie Inside the Venetian. Casual bistro with Franco-Californian cuisine. (702) 735-8888. ace.
Postrio Inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian. Eclectic offering of globally inspired dishes
in a romantic atmosphere. (702) 796-1110. Prime Steakhouse Inside Bellagio. Chef JeanGeorges Vongerichten’s steaks with a view of the fountains. (702) 693-8105. Rao’s Inside Caesars Palace. The East Harlem legend brings home-style Italian favorites to Vegas. (877) 346-4642. Ra Sushi Inside Fashion Show. Modern and contemporary flare that created a specialized item just for Vegas. The Viva Las Vegas Roll. (702) 696-0008.
Payard Patisserie & Bistro Inside Caesars Pal-
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bistro serves a range of authentic cuisine from Cantonese noodle dishes to Hong Kong-style dim sum and barbecue. (702) 770-3643. Red Square Inside Mandalay Bay. Perestrojkainspired dishes and more than 100 different vodka to choose from. (702) 632-7407. Red Suushi Inside the Golden Nugget. Traditional Japanese cuisine in a stylish and alluring atmosphere. (702) 385-7111. Red, White and Blue Inside Mandalay Bay.
A café, French patisserie, glacier, creperie, brasserie, raw bar and wiune bar all in one destination. (702) 632-7405. Restaurant Eliseevsky. 4825 W. Flamingo Rd. Russian cuisine and deli. (702) 247-8766. Rick’s Café At Loews Lake Las Vegas. Family style Moroccan and Mediterranean cuisine with American Classics. (702) 567-6000. RM Seafood Inside Mandalay Place. In addition to inventive tasting menus, chef Rick Moonen’s restaurant features a raw bar and serves regional coastal favorites such as butter-poached lobster and Nantucket Bay scallop Carpaccio. (702) 632-9300. Rosemary’s. 8125 W. Sahara Ave. American cuisine with French influences. (702) 869-2251. Roy’s. 620 E. Flamingo Rd. Hawaiian fusion seafood with bold Asian spices. (702) 691-2053. Rumjungle Inside Mandalay Bay. Caribbean cuisine with live entertainment. (702) 632-7408. Scarpetta Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Scarpetta is a modern Italian restaurant by award-winning chef Scott Conant. An Italian expression that means “little shoe” – or the shape bread takes when used to soak up a dish – Scarpetta represents the pure pleasure of savoring a meal down to the very last taste. The restaurant’s menu and design reflect Conant’s earthy yet sophisticated approach to Italian cuisine. At Scarpetta, the chef has created a satisfying and soulful menu of seasonally-inspired Italian fare. 877) 551-7776. Seablue Inside MGM Grand. Fish and shellfish are flown in daily and prepared in two lively open show kitchens. (702) 891-1111. Sea Stone. 1050 South Rampart Blvd. Pacific Rim cuisine incorporating traditional flavors and hip new offerings. (702) 478-9000. Sensi Inside Bellagio. Guests can see the chefs preparing their exceptional Asian fusion dishes through the glass walls dividing the kitchen and dining room. (702) 693-7223. Shanghai Lily Inside Mandalay Bay. Upscale Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. (702) 632-7777. Shibuya Inside MGM Grand. Freshly prepared ingredients, stellar sushi, and the widest sake selection this side of the Pacific. (702) 891-1111. Smith & Wollensky. 3767 Las Vegas Blvd., South. Classic New York steak house. (702) 862-4100. Social House Inside TI. Sophisticated dining in a fashionable yet relaxed setting. (702) 894-7777. Spago Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. Wolfgang Puck and Chef David Robins’ California-style cuisine. (702) 369-6300. Stack Restaurant & Bar Inside The Mirage. Topquality fish, meat and poultry and comfort desserts. Features a high-energy bar and lounge offering a full menu and specialty cocktails. (702) 792-7800. The Steak House Inside Treasure Island. Steaks and seafood served in a casual chophouse atmosphere. (702) 693-7223.
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STK Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. With out-
posts in New York City, Miami and Los Angeles, STK is a new style Las Vegas steakhouse from The One Group. The bustling bar scene is the centerpiece, the menu is inspired and the atmosphere relaxed with a sexy vibe created by the in-house DJ. STK Las Vegas is a celebrity hotspot that breaks with tradition, offering a flirty, feminine take on the classic American steakhouse. (877) 551-7776. Strip House Inside Planet Hollywood. Prime cuts of beef and signature side dishes like black truffle creamed spinach served by lingerie-clad servers at this sexy steakhouse. (702) 737-5200. Strip Steak Inside Mandalay Bay. Michael Mina’s steakhouse offers focuses on all-natural Certified Angus Beef and American Wagyu cuts of beef cooked over wood. (702) 632-7414. Stripburger At Fashion Show Mall. Burgers, shakes and cakes in a casual and fun setting. (702) 737-8747. Sushi Roku Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. California sushi and modern Asian cuisine
and décor make for an eclectic dining experience. (702) 733-7373. SushiSamba Inside The Palazzo. High-energy hotspot combining Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian cuisine. (702) 607-0700. SW Steakhouse Inside Wynn Las Vegas. An American steakhouse influenced by the flavors of Alsace, France. (702) 770-3643. Table 10 Inside The Palazzo. Chef Emeril Lagasse’s coastal Creole cuisine. (702) 414-1000. Table 34. 600 E. Warm Springs Rd. Expertly prepared Contemporary American cuisine. (702) 263-0034. Tableau Inside Wynn Las Vegas. Chef Mark LoRusso’s haute American cuisine showcased in an airy, atrium setting surrounded by gorgeous poolside views. (702) 770-3643. Tao Inside The Venetian. Specializing in Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines, creations span from Kobe beef to traditional Peking Duck. (702) 388-8338. The Tillerman. 2245 E. Flamingo Rd. Family-owned seafood restaurant. (702) 731-4036. TJ’s Steakhouse Inside The Las Vegas Hilton.
Enjoy prime quality beef, lamb, pork, chicken and the freshest seafood while sitting in rich mahogany booths and surrounded by distinctive modern art. (702) 732-5755. Tommy Bahama’s Tropical Cafe At Town Square. Savor island-inspired dishes like Scallop Slid-
ers along with one of the many tropical cocktails available. (702) 948-8006.
Top of the World Restaurant and Lounge Inside the Stratosphere. Continental cuisine with a full
view of the city. (702) 380-7711.
Trattoria Del Lupo Inside Mandalay Bay. Wolf-
gang Puck’s Italian bistro features Italian classics with contemporary influences served in an airy, café-like setting. (702) 740-5522. Trevi Inside The Forum Shops at Caesars. Homemade Italian cuisine served in a romantic café setting. (702) 735-4663. Triple George Grill. 201 North 3rd St. Downtown restaurant inspired by the classic seafood and steakhouses of San Francisco. (702) 384-2761. Trotter Inside The Palazzo. Charlie Trotter’s newest restaurant creates cuisine using the finest, freshest foodstuffs obtainable. (702) 414-1000.
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Va Bene Caffe Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Ve-
gas. Va Bene Caffe is a polished, modern Las Vegas Italian coffee bar with an “it’s all good” attitude reflected in its name. Providing a refreshing break from the average coffee shop, this Las Vegas Strip coffee bar offers a variety of freshly prepared items, including salads, gelato, pannis and other light fare. And of course, coffee – carefully prepared by master baristas. (877) 551-7776. Valentino’s Inside the Venetian. Traditional Italian cuisine with a menu that changes seasonally. (702) 414-3000. Verandah Inside the Four Seasons. This power breakfast and lunch spot offers contemporary ItalianCalifornia cuisine. (702) 632-5000. Wicked Spoon Buffet Inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. A bustling culinary food hall, the Wicked Spoon Buffet delivers well-crafted original selections for every appetite. With its mix of top quality, familiar staples in addition to imaginative and seasonal dishes, this Las Vegas eatery will satisfy cravings and invite discovery. (877) 551-7776. The White Chocolate Grill. 9510 Eastern Ave. Contemporary American-style restaurant serving up such delights as Parmesan Crusted Filet, Tomato Gin Soup and decadent homemade white chocolate treats. (702) 343-7534. Wing Lei Inside Wynn Las Vegas. With its masterful mix of refined Cantonese, the menu is as unique as the early French-influenced Shanghai décor. (702) 770-3463. Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Inside MGM Grand.
Celebrity Chef Wofgang Puck modernizes the traditional “bar and grill” concept with dishes such as truffled potato chips with blue cheese and skirt steak skewers. (702) 891-3000. Woo Inside The Palazzo. Pan-Asian cuisine by Las Vegas’ own Woo family. (702) 414-1000. Vic & Anthony’s Inside the Golden Nugget.
Featuring one of the finest selections of prime steaks, lobster, fresh seafood, an extensive wine selection in an intimate atmosphere. (702) 385-7111. Vintner Grill. 10100 W. Charleston Blvd. Delicious offerings including lamb osso bucco and white bean hummus in a gorgeous atmosphere (702) 214-5590. Yellowtail Inside Bellagio. Extensive menu of ingredient-driven cuisine served overlooking Bellagio’s iconic fountains. (702) 693-7223 Yolos At Planet Hollywood. Contemporary Mexican and a 13-foot margarita fountain in a colorful setting. (702) 785-0122. Zefferino Inside the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian. Seafood with an Italian flair.
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Aria Casino & Resort. Aria tower with 4004 gue-
strooms including 568 suites. Situated in the center of the Las Vegas Strip. Aria has assembled a collection of 16 of the world’s most critically acclaimed Chefs and restauranteurs. 3730 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109. (866) 359-7111
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(702) 731-7110.
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas 3708 Las Vegas
Boulevard South. (702) 698-7000. Flamingo Las Vegas, 3555 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 733-3111. Four Seasons Hotel, Located on the top floors of Mandalay Bay. 3960 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 632-5000. Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino, 129 East Fremont St., (702) 385-7111. Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde, Henderson., (702) 617-7777. Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 4455 Paradise Rd., (702) 693-5000. Harrah’s Las Vegas Casino and Hotel, 3475 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 369-5000. The Hotel at Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 632-7777. JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort, 221 North Rampart Blvd., Summerlin, (702) 869-7777. Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Rd., (702) 732-5111. Loews Lake Las Vegas Resort, 101 Monte Lago Blvd., Henderson, (702) 567-6000. Luxor Resort and Casino, 3900 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 262-4000. M Resort Spa Casino is a luxury boutique hotel and casino on approximately 90 acres at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose. The M Resort-Spa-
Casino with 390-room tower, 35 suites, 92,000 sq. ft. of casino area, a 60,000-sq. ft. conference room, a 23,000sq.-ft. health spa and salon, eight restaurants, four bars, one entertainment venue, retail outlets, a 100,000-sq.-ft. pool area, a 63,000-sq.-ft. movie entertainment theatre with 14 screens, and other five-star amenities. 12300 Las Vegas Blvd., Henderson, NV 89044 Main Phone Number (702) 797-1000 www.themresort.com. Reservations Call (877) M.RESORT Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 632-7777. MGM Grand Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas Blvd., South (702) 891-7777. The Mirage Hotel and Casino, 3400 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 791-7111. Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, 3770 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 730-7777. New York-New York Hotel and Casino, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 740-6969. The Palazzo Resort Hotel Casino, 3325 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (866) 263-3001. Palms Casino Resort, 4321 West Flamingo Rd. (702) 942-7777. Palms Place, 4381 West Flamingo Rd, (702) 932-7777. Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 739-4111. Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 785-5555. The Platinum Hotel and Spa, 211 East Flamingo Rd., (877) 211-9211.
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Charleston Blvd., (702) 797-7777. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 3400 Paradise Rd., (702) 733-6533. Residence Inn by Marriott, 3225 Paradise Rd., (702) 796-9300. Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino, 3700 West Flamingo Rd., (702) 252-7777. The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, 1610 Lake Las Vegas Pkwy., (702) 567-4700. Sahara Hotel and Casino, 2535 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 737-2111. South Point, 9777 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 796-7111. Silverton Casino Hotel Lodge, 3333 Blue Diamond Rd., (702) 263-7777. Stratosphere Hotel Tower and Casino, 2000 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 380-7777. Treasure Island Las Vegas, 3300 Las Vegas Blvd., South (702) 894-7111. Tropicana Resort and Casino, 3801 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 739-2222. Trump International Hotel and Tower, 3128 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 982-0000. The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 733-5000. Wynn Las Vegas, 3131 Las Vegas Blvd., South, (702) 770-7000.
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Where to buy the products you’ve seen in the pages of
Covers: Front Cover: Camille Flawless Haute Couture Ring Mesh Chain Mail Skirt and Top, with Ruby Red Crystals Skirt, $4500; Top, $6000; available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 2115, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090. Back Cover: Future Heretics, model wearing Spacetime Jacket, and Texas Spaceship Skirt. Shoes by Seychelles and Jewelry by FB Creations. Future Heretics available at www.futureheretics.com. Inside Front Cover: Model wearing Black 100 % wool pleather trimmed wool crepe dress Available at www.eccocionline. com. Inside Back Cover: Model wearing white linen pants, Navy Blue pullover sweater by MVR Men’s Couture available at www.shagmee.com. Inside Pages: Page 1: Frankie B Jeans by Camille Flawless Haute Couture, model wearing crystal jeans with french lace bottoms, price $2200 available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 2115, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090. Page 2: Strapless black French lace gown with Swarovski Crystals, available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355 , Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 3: White halter French lace with Swarovski Crystals, available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 4: Short Mini Strapless Dress by Camille Flawless, hand painted gold and copper with Swarovski Crystals. The minidress has a corset back. Also seen on Page 15, $2800 available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 5: Camille Flawless Pink Italian Silk with French lace, available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 7: Camille Flawless Dark Purple Italian Silk with French lace, available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090
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Page 11: Lime green and pink French lace long gown, with slit in front made of Italian silk chiffon with lime green and antique pink French lace. $3,200. Available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 17: “Bird of Paradise” multi-color purple sheer Italian silk dress. Champagne and Purple French lace knee high length. $2,200. Available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 20-21: The Little Black Dress by Eccoci available at Boca Park Mall, 750 S. Ram part Avenue, Suite 8, Las Vegas, NV, 89145. 702.949.5999 In Summerlin. Page 34: Pink Swarovski Crystal Pants Suit by Camille Flawless Haute Couture. $7,000 top and $8,000 flair leg pants made of Swarovski Crystals from head to toe. Available at Camille Flawless at the Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 3355, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. 702.733.3090 Page 49: The Little Black Dress by Eccoci. Black 100% wool pleather trimmed wool crepe dress, fitted and shaped with front darts and princess seams. Rounded neckline, sleeveless straight skirt, side zipper, cascading ruffled self band at left, shoulder pleather piping at side seams. Pleather hem-lined length. Per Hepburn #515321- Price $218. Black cropped velvet jacket shaped with front and back raglan sleeve seams, single breasted hidden hook and eye closure, wide stand collar Per flair #505388 - Price $228. Purse by Eccoci provided by the Baggg Lady. Black patent leather with black and white bow. Price $110. Eccoci Boca Park Mall, 750 S. Rampart Avenue, Suite 8, Las Vegas, NV, 89145. 702.949.5999 Page 57-58: Cerca Trova Jewelry can be found at Vegas Royalty Boutiques in: Miracle Mile Shops at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. Phone: (702) 731-1956. HOURS: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, located next to TAO Nightclub, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. HOURS: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m.
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Mandalay Place, 3930 South Las Vegas Blvd., Suite 118, Las Vegas, NV, 89119. Phone: (702) 795-2588 HOURS: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Rio Hotel Casino, 3700 West Flamingo Rd., Unit 3, Las Vegas, NV, 89103. HOURS: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. New York New York Hotel Casino, 3790 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV, 89109. Phone: (702) 739-5875 HOURS: Open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 11 p.m. Or visit us at www.cercatrovafashion.com Page 72-73: Holiday Fashion Accessories by MVR Fashions. The Shamgee Fashion Scarf shown champagne Beige, 80% polyester, 20% acrylic. Price $99. Available at www.shagmee.com. Red ruffle-trimmed sweater, jersey knit. V-neckline trimmed with a double layer of exaggerated rib knit pleated ruffles, 3/4 sleeves. Fully fashioned at armholes. Tubular finish at cuffs and hem. 62% Rayon, 38% Nylon. Rora - Price $128. Black flair twill gabardine trouser flat-front shaped with front leg seams and back darts front scooped pockets back decorative button flap besom detail at right side. High polished four whole buttons dyed to match stretch lining inseams. Starling #209340 - Price $31. Eccoci , Boca Park Mall, 750 S. Rampert Avenue, Suite 8, Las Vegas, NV, 89145. 702. 949.5999. Page 90: Holiday Fashion by Eccoci. Black off-white jersey trimmed wool hounds tooth jacket. Fitted and shaped with front darts and princess seams back peplum and center back seam. Black jersey collar and side panels. Topstitch detailing at coin pocket placket and cuffs. Hounds tooth #105084 - Price $258. Black fine gauge jersey sleeveless sweater with sweetheart neckline fitted wide trim, extends from back neckline into rouched front straps finishing in a knot detailed round rouched keyhole at center front jersey tubular trim at armholes and hem. Mystery #210754 Price $24.99. Jersey trimmed wool hounds tooth skirt, odet flare semi-fitted shaped with front and back panels. Hounds tooth #105084 - Price $118. Page 101-105: Pictorial of Burano Italy by Ted Darst. Images of Burano Italy can be purchased in poster sizes by contacting Ted Darst directly at ted.darst@comcast.net.
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Black 100 % Wool Pleather Trimmed Wool Crepe Dress by Eccoci Photographer: Carmela Von • Hair and Makeup: Rain Andreani
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