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FEATURES
COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHEF 30
French master chefs Guy Savoy and François Payard speak seasonal cuisine.
SPLURGE 32
Time-saving travel. We spotlight the best luxury luggage and products for those on the go. Plus, interviews with John Varvatos and Tim Gunn and a profile on designer Reed Krakoff.
FASHION FORWARD 48
Love Games Photographed by Jerry Metellus Score some style points with the crisp look of preppy chic.
LAVISH ADORNMENTS 58
Sweet Surrender Photographed by Robert John Kley Feeling glam, we flash back to the ‘70s—but these sparkling jewels are timeless.
CELEBRITY PORTRAIT 66
Céline’s Song by Jacquelynn D. Powers Two years after a tearful farewell, Céline Dion is returning home. The Canadian superstar singer reveals details of her new Caesars Palace show and discusses the recent additions to her family: her twins, Eddy and Nelson.
Jewelry: Tilt-a-whirl three-row bracelet ($162.50) and 17-inch necklace ($138) with embroidered cameo and Swarovski crystals. Tarina Tarantino/tarinatarantino.com. Clothing: Green knit romper ($1,940); Fendi/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Crystals at CityCenter. Beauty products: Dior Addict High Shine in Rose Talent ($26), 5 Couleurs iridescent eyeshadow in Green Design ($58); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. MAKE UP FOR EVER Star Powder in Celadon ($19), Stila All Day waterproof eyeliner in Indigo ($20); Sephora/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Ice Cream: Frrrozen Hot Chocolate for Two ($14); Serendipity 3/Caesars Palace.
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OPENING ACT
PEEPSHOW host Holly Madison welcomes you to Vegas and dishes up details of her life as a reality star.
PULSE OF VEGAS
Sizzling city scenes. We’ve got Vegas covered. Concerts at The Colosseum. Sweet treats and sake shots. Haute hair and pampered pets.
LIVE WELL
Wellness treatments inspired by Native American principles.
COCKTAIL CULTURE
We’re sipping margaritas with Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill and chilling with some cool cocktails.
best bets
Canadian poker champ Jonathan Duhamel has 8,944,310 reasons to smile.
Happenings
News & Notes: the odds and ends of Las Vegas.
Scene + Heard
Matt Goss performs at the Vegas Player launch party. Celebrities at PURE and Crown nightclubs. Justin Timberlake and Friends charity concert for Shriners Hospitals. And more famous faces.
Around Town
Your dining and entertainment guide to Las Vegas.
wild card
Matsuri movement: Japan’s muscle musical showcases feats of strength, athleticism.
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Christie Moeller | Stylist | “Love Games” and “Sweet Surrender” Christie Moeller styled our fashion and jewelry spreads. For “Love Games,” Christie says she “wanted to bring the Hamptons to Vegas,” so she sought out lightweight fabrics and iconic preppy brands like Lilly Pulitzer and Sperry Top-Sider for that “pic-nic perfect” sporty look. Inspired by Marc Jacobs’ spring-summer collection, Christie added a dash of 1970s New York flash—think Jodie Foster in Taxi Driver— and then stirred in a little Saturday Night Fever to create the “dreamy looks” for “Sweet Surrender.” Christie’s clients range from celebrities to fashion publications and advertising campaigns. You can view her fashion blog at icanstyleu.com/blog.
Jerry Metellus | Photographer | “Love Games” We threw a curveball (and a few tennis balls) at Jerry Metellus, who photographed preppy fashion for “Love Games.” Using a Chihuahua named Jackson as one of the models certainly had its own set of challenges.
“I was literally barking to get Jackson’s attention in order to snap the perfect wide-eyed, perky-ears look,” he says. And he nailed it. “Hey, I am a true professional, what can I say?” john reed
he adds with a laugh. Jerry, a jokester on the set, draws on his background as an international stage actor, dancer and makeup artist to bring “total concept” imagery to his photography. jerrymetellus.com
Robert John Kley | Photographer | “Sweet Surrender” and “A Moving Production” Fashion and lifestyle photographer Robert John Kley had the spirited space of Serendipity 3 to work in. Using color and the casual café feel to create a retro yet modern look, he captured our model Jamillette in playful poses with some decadent desserts. Robert also photographed “A Moving Production,” snapping the actress playing Matsuri’s lead character. “She brought the whole package. The detail
of her costume and makeup, with the motion of her dance was incredible.”
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Jacquelynn D. Powers | Writer | “Céline’s Song” South Florida celebrity and lifestyle journalist Jacquelynn Powers interviewed Céline Dion for our cover feature “Céline’s Song,” and found the singer to be truly excited about her return to Caesars Palace.
“What impressed me most during my conversation with Céline is how passionate she is about her music and her fans,” she says. “So many singers these days do it for the money and fame. This is clearly not the case with Céline, who is a performer in the Old School sense of the word. That’s why Vegas is the perfect fit for her. Her fans are in for a real treat.” jacquelynnpowers@mac.com
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If anyone knows Las Vegas, it’s Holly Madison. In fact, the PEEPSHOW star, who is filming her second season of the E! reality series Holly’s World all over town, is close to releasing a book in which she reveals the city’s hidden gems that most vacationers tend to overlook. Expect to read about two of her favorite foods: chicken fingers from the Peppermill and the Tiger Roll from KOI inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Here, she shares more about herself and the city. What do you like best about living in Las Vegas? I like the small-town feel with big-city attractions. What “stays in Vegas” when you leave? Nothing. I’m not private at all. What are you most scared of? I’m not scared of anything. Not even failure. What one thing do you wish people knew about you? That I’m a hard worker. Just because I spent a few years at the Playboy Mansion doesn’t mean I’m spoiled. I never was. What would you like them to forget? I’d like people to forget the last time I was on Larry King Live. What word describes you best? Tenacious. Who was your favorite celebrity as a child? Madonna. What’s playing on your iPod? Neon Trees. What’s your food weakness? The nachos from Planet Dailies. They are among the best in town. I like mine with chili. What’s your favorite food to cure a hangover? A sandwich from Earl of Sandwich. My favorites are the Ham ‘n’ Swiss and the Italian.
Holly Madison, wearing her namesake Sugar Factory candy necklace and holding Holly’s Pink Peppermint Sundae from Serendipity 3
When you order from the room service menu at 3 a.m., what do you get? Grilled cheese and fries, even if it’s not on the menu. They have bread and they have cheese. I know they can make it. VP
The Holly’s World star is not only filming her latest season in Las Vegas— she’s about to release a book revealing the city’s secret hot spots.
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The Beat
Goes On Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and Ricky Martin
The tour stops here. Three global singing sensations—Kylie Minogue, Janet Jackson and Ricky Martin—are coming to perform at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, as Cher takes her final bow. Rhythm Nation Promising a side of herself that’s “more revealing, more intimate and more personal than ever,” Jackson is bringing her “Number Ones, Up Close and Personal Tour” to Caesars Palace. On this tour, including the Las Vegas dates (April 22–23), Jackson will only perform songs off her double-disk Number Ones album. “These concerts are not about special effects. This is a love affair between me and those of you who have supported me and my work for all these years. I’ll be singing and dancing from my heart.” Pop Rock Minogue is taking her “Aphrodite–Live 2011” tour for an around-the-world journey with stops in Europe, Japan and the U.S.—including a one-night performance at The Colosseum on May 22. The tour is named after her 11th album, Aphrodite, which was released last July. Minogue says to expect a “show that will take all of us on a euphoric journey of joy, excitement and glamour.” Latin Superstar Performing songs off his first studio album in six years, Martin’s “Musica+Alma+Sexo” tour comes to Las Vegas, April 30. It’s the first time in more than three years that he’s hit the concert circuit.
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Let Them Eat Cake Paris Gets a Taste of the Sweet Life
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Willy Wonka would be jealous of this veritable Candy Land. Sugar Factory American Brasserie has sweetened the Paris Las Vegas experience with the debut of its 30,000-square-foot kaleidoscope-of-color flagship restaurant and retail emporium. The vast dining area dishes up scrumptious meals with a wide-ranging menu of breakfast and dessert items such as freshly baked waffles and crêpes to go with lunch, and dinner delights like overstuffed sandwiches and pizza. Also on the menu are plenty of gourmet chocolates, colossal fondue fountains and a tantalizing gelato bar. Thousands of nostalgic and contemporary candies, gift packs, Sugar Factory-logoed merchandise and the company’s signature Couture Pops—sparkling lollipop sticks with replaceable candy heads—are among myriads of memorabilia available in the sweet shop.
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COUTURE POP Sweet and stylish suckers. Candy addicts agree. Sugar Factory’s Couture Pops with sparkling stems and changeable candy heads in flavors such as green apple, bubblegum, cherry, blue raspberry and creamy orange are a tasty accessory.
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OFFERING A GREEN SCENE Welcome to the jungle. Well—the garden, anyway. Nestled under the legs of the Eiffel Tower, and above Sugar Factory American Brasserie, at Paris Las Vegas is the rooftop Chateau Garden, a lush outdoor lounge that’s just one of three distinct spaces making up the 45,000-square-foot Chateau Nightclub & Gardens. Inside the newly opened nightclub, French opulence meets modern eclectic style in a high-energy, two-story venue replete with a sunken dance floor, ornate chandeliers and vaulted ceilings. A one-of-a-kind spiraled wrought-iron staircase leads guests to the nightclub, where deejays spin house, dance, hip hop and mainstream music. Connected to the club is an outdoor terrace, which opens Memorial Day weekend. It features a bar with double-sided fireplaces and 16 cabanas, which encircle the scene offering Strip views. A set of glass elevators brings guests up a level to the garden.
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SEA Brings Bangkok to the Table The Bangkok-inspired contemporary design of its sister restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, was so stunning it won restaurant cameos in Garden State and Sex and the City. Now you can check out the Vegas version of SEA: The Thai Experience inside Bally’s Las Vegas, where you’ll find a menu bursting with specialty dishes—from Tamarind whole fish to pineapple curry duck.
MODERN DESIGN SPOTLIGHT
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Brace Yourself
Sturgeon caviar. Filet mignon. Broiled Maine lobster. Smoked or pan-seared salmon. Those are just a few of the dishes that make the Sterling Brunch at Bally’s Steakhouse the gourmet Sunday starter for foodies. The decadent menu slightly changes week to week, but diners will always find the finest fare as they sip Perrier Jouët champagne and bottomless mimosas. The Sterling Brunch features a fresh sushi bar, seafood on ice—oyster, clams, crab claws and shrimp—made-to-order omelettes (the specialty is one with lobster, cognac and Boursin cheese), cranberry-crusted rack of lamb, teriyaki-glazed beef tenderloin, and a variety of other dishes and desserts. Come hungry and leave happy. Every Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Reservations recommended: (702) 967-7999; $85 per person.
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Sake to Me Wanna be a Sake Samurai?
Cold or hot sake? By the glass or the bottle? Daiginjo, Ginjo or Junmai? Deciding which of the Japanese rice-based beverages to choose isn’t an easy proposition, and many steer clear out of fear for the unknown. For a sure bet, try a sake sampler from Sushi Roku inside The Forum Shops at Caesars and discover what suits you best. Most sake is best served slightly chilled. Those who prefer their sake warm should look for the words “kimoto” or “yamahai,” referring to earthier flavors that open up when gently warmed.
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PULSE OF VEGAS Artisan Spotlight Don’t let the look of this salon fool you. There’s a reason for all the whiteness, as celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck explains. “If you take away all the contrasting features, you see the real person—their true skin and eye color—and then you can pick the right hair color to match,” he says. “There is no false view. If there are too many pigments in the salon, it can throw off the skin tone, the eye color. We want to see the real person when they walk in.” Boychuck, who claims actress Kirsten Dunst and celebutante Paris Hilton among his many clients, shares a few tips and predictions on what will be hot as the warm weather rolls in. “Anybody can be any color,” he insists. “It’s what’s right for your skin tone. If you want to be a blond, maybe you don’t go platinum but maybe a golden blond. We’ll individualize it for you.”
Color Coded Michael Boychuck Gets You The Look
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“My biggest hair tip for anyone is, condition your hair,” he says. “Any color, cut, highlight will not look good if it is not healthy with a great shine.”
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Muted, not “rock star red,” is in, and Boychuck expects more women to follow the lead of Christina Hendricks from Mad Men. “She’s setting the pace for red hair. Redheads are going to be more popular this season.”
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Tips for Hitting Big in Baseball Futures
World Series Winner? All right, anyone who had the San Francisco Giants to win the 2010 World Series (they opened at 45-to-1 last season) can go ahead and boast. You earned the right. Now who do you have this year?
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“When it comes to betting futures, the biggest key is to look for value in the number,” explains Todd Fuhrman, Caesars Palace Race & Sports Book analyst. So instead of betting the prohibitive favorites (Phillies and Red Sox), Fuhrman says, many players prefer “to look for a team flying under the radar” for a better return on investment. Fuhrman’s advice is to find a team that has addressed weaknesses (bullpen, team defense), has a run-producing lineup, a deep starting rotation and a young pitcher ready to emerge a star (Madison Bumgarner of the Giants last year). One team fitting the “Giants mold” this year, Fuhrman says, is the Milwaukee Brewers, who opened at 50-1. The Brewers odds dropped to 30-1 after they acquired two new pitchers: 2009 Cy Young Award-winner Zack Greinke, from the Royals, and Shaun Marcum, a former Blue Jay star, to join ace-in-waiting Yovani Gallardo in the rotation. “Come October,” Fuhrman says, “good pitching will always beat good hitting.”
Traveling Doggies Now Get Red Carpet Treats When your furry friends need a “woof” over their heads, look no further than the PetStay Las Vegas program. Canines get the full VIP
treatment and will be head-over-paws with in-room amenities such as dog treats, food and water dishes, and a pet mat. Owners get information on dog-walking routes, pet sitting, and grooming and veterinarian services. PetStay is available at eight participating Caesars Entertainment resorts for a $25-$40 upgrade to a room on a pet-friendly floor: Bally’s Las Vegas • Caesars Palace Flamingo Las Vegas • Harrah’s Las Vegas Imperial Palace • Paris Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino On Jackson: Sailor striped tank shirt and crystal-bone-embossed collar; Doggie Design/doggiedesign.com. J ackson ’ s O wners : J amie Conra d an d J eremy A rnol d D oggie D esign C reated the clothing for b e v e r ly h i l l s c h i h u a h u a .
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Finding Balance
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Inspired by an ayurvedic healer who has practiced with local Native Americans for the past 20 years, the Mojave Rain treatment at Qua Baths & Spa inside Caesars Palace uses ancient principles to cleanse the body of impurities.
Ancient Techniques Have Therapeutic Properties
The 75-minute detox and balancing service is based on Navajo healing techniques and starts with burning either sage or cedar to clear the room of energy. Nine essential oils—each containing its own specific healing property to aid digestion (sage and basil), ease food cravings (oregano), or relieve stress (cedar wood and peppermint) and pain (wintergreen)—are then dripped down the spine and applied with a light massage.
“If you’re not feeling rested or you’re not your optimum self, this is a great treatment to get balanced and renewed," King says. VP Left: Therapist Jordania Goldberg burns sage at the start of the Mojave Rain treatment. Oils with healing properties are later applied with a gentle massage.
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The treatment uses Sankaya's blend of oils extracted from plants which Native Americans believed had healing powers.
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Savoir fare COMPLIMENTS OF THE CHEF Seasons Change
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Restaurant Guy Savoy Chef Guy Savoy — Caesars Palace Guy Savoy likes to make seasonal transitions with tomatoes. “[It is] my favorite spring/summer ingredient,” he says, “because it is a simple product with numerous varieties that can be prepared very differently—for example, gelée, tartare, crisp, raw or cooked.” Indeed, Savoy often combines several preparations of one ingredient on a plate, such as with his Peas All Around, which features a jellied juice of the young pea, a pea purée and par-cooked peas, all topped by a soft-boiled egg and edible flowers. To feature tomatoes in a similar manner, he says, “I would start with the tomato in its true form and then create attractive dishes by using shapes, colors, textures and temperatures.” Such a creation, Savoy notes, is ideal for any holiday—and that “at Restaurant Guy Savoy, every day is a celebration. Our dishes are ‘festive’ all year long [because they] follow each of the seasons.”
Chef Guy Savoy often combines several preparations of one ingredient on a plate.
Spring weather means fresh produce and the great outdoors: alfresco dining.
Peas All Around
Masters of French Cuisine Share Their Seasonal Secrets In spring and summer, a young man or woman’s fancy doesn’t always turn to thoughts of love. At least not romantic love—especially if one is a foodie whose taste buds have been lying dormant, waiting to reemerge in the epicurean light. To aid in that re-awakening: Guy Savoy and François Payard, respectively of Caesars Palace establishments Restaurant Guy Savoy and Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro. They employ the transitory produce of the growing months to keep their guests’ palates piqued and to add verve to events ranging from Vegas Uncork’d in May to Bastille Day in July. Restaurant Guy Savoy 30
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On July 14, the French celebrate Bastille Day, a holiday symbolizing the end of the French monarchy. They mark the occasion with picnics and feasts of mostly light fare. Today, chefs like Savoy and Payard prepare special menus consisting of traditional French dishes for meals that always end with a decadent dessert. Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro
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Chef François Payard — Caesars Palace For François Payard, the approach of warm weather is equivalent to the harvesting of stone fruits—cherries, peaches and apricots—in addition to berries and rhubarb. “When the rhubarb arrives, it means that spring has arrived,” he explains. “It is fun to work with all of these fruits because they are so versatile. [Plus] the fruits create a balance. Peaches and apricots can be used in the kitchen for foie gras—the acidity cuts the fat—and in pastry kitchen for desserts. It is the same for rhubarb. It can be used with duck in the kitchen and in pastries.”
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Springtime fare at the French bistro is light in preparation yet substantial in flavor, served in the dining room or, better yet, on the patio.
Fennel and Ahi tuna salad
Strawberry cake
Chef François Payard uses strawberries and stone fruits, such as cherries, in his desserts and other dishes in the spring. Fresh spring linens in the dining room
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Payard also enjoys how stone fruits, in particular, can raise the level of fish, poultry, veal and pork dishes, any of which may be monotone in color and flavor. “If I am using apricots,” he says, “I can dress it up by making a chutney for the [the protein], and if I have less time I can sear them in the pan. The chutney is more complicated and takes more time. The seared apricot is rustic and simpler to make.” As for events such as Vegas Uncork’d, Payard will be on hand for a special Mother’s Day afternoon tea and dessert demonstration, presenting his unique twists on French pastry. But expect solid tradition on July 14. “For Bastille Day, we always make the same menu,” he insists. “It has to be a very classical French menu. People are coming to celebrate Bastille Day. They want to see what French people are eating.” Except, maybe, when it comes to dessert—which is when the fireworks start (literally) and Payard serves a baked Alaska with sparklers in it. No matter what the season or the tradition, a little fire in your meringue-topped ice cream is sure to spark a good, foodie mood. VP
Held over Mother’s Day weekend, Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit celebrates everything epicurean in Las Vegas, with several events at Caesars Palace. The four-day festival features chef seminars, Masters’ Series Dinners and the Grand Tasting when the world’s most celebrated chefs prepare their favorite dishes. This year, more than 50 chefs are expected to participate, among them Guy Savoy, François Payard, Bradley Ogden, Hubert Keller and Joël Robuchon. vegasuncorked.com VP It’s back. Attracting the biggest names in kitchens the world over, Vegas Uncork’d, the first-class food and wine festival, returns for its fifth year.
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Our Stylist’s Packing Picks Vegas Player Fashionista Christie Moeller shares her favorite items to make your trip a breeze. Luxurious luggage Designed for the world traveler, the Louis Vuitton Alzer luggage collection is as impressive as it is functional. These spacious and sturdy hard-sided, monogrammed suitcases have an interior canvas lining, rounded leather handles and leather trim reinforced with rivets and golden brass corners. Personalize your set with your initials.
Travel Tips: Packing Essentials for that perfect trip Look stylish when removing your shoes at airport security with comfy Tory Burch Travel Socks ($48); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Opposite Page: Alzer 80 monogram canvas ($6,600), Alzer 60 monogram canvas ($5,700), Beauty Case monogram canvas ($3,360); Louis Vuitton/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Air-o-Swiss Travel Ultrasonic Humidifier— the size of a travel alarm clock—delivers clean, moist air to your hotel room ($49.99); airoswiss.net
On Teresa: Cotton and Acetate Checkered suit jacket ($1,547) and skirt ($700); ETRO/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Jewelry: Gwyneth bangles ($185 each), Lauren Infinity earrings ($180); Melinda Maria/Intermix, The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Travel Accessories The Louis Vuitton Monogram Passport Cover has a grained calf leather lining and holds a standard passport and three credit cards ($260); Louis Vuitton/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Crystals at CityCenter. The roomy Louis Vuitton Naxos Calf Leather Keepall makes quick overnights simple ($3,420); Louis Vuitton/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Crystals at CityCenter. VP
Prtty Peaushun’s Body Lotion enhances muscles while it firms and evens skin tone to give an overall glow no matter what the climate ($36); prttypeaushun.com
Banish wrinkles with Jiffy Esteam Travel Pro, the most fashionable and powerful travel steamer on the market ($69); jiffysteamer.com
Carry on with the Bravo Collection by Tumi. From left: the Kessler Large Duffel in Linen ($345) and Belvoir Daily Tote in Linen ($275); Tumi boutiques nationwide and tumi.com.
The Urban Travel Kit is a one-stop shop for all your TSA-friendly beauty products; its maker, 3floz.com, will ship directly to your hotel. Kit contains: Yes to Carrots Facial Towelettes, Herban Essentials Mixed Hand Sanitizers, Archipelago Botanicals Soy Lotion and Milk Lip Balm ($30); 3floz.com
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“The most interesting ideas are the ones that are told No.”
Krakoff Spring/Summer 2011 collection brims with contrasts, setting curves against angles and transparency against opacity in utilitarian pieces such as tailored pantsuits, oversize camp shirts, painter’s pants and utility belts. Bursts of color and an Asian influence are also rampant in the collection. Krakoff was inspired by a karate jacket, interpreting its sportiness and simplicity as sexy, and included those elements in his own collection, which he says “is a luxe take on the irreverent.” His favorite spring piece is an extraordinarily soft lacquered-silk wrap dress. “There is just a liquid sense to the fabric,” he explains.
Designer Profile: Reed Krakoff by Danielle Cohen His résumé includes some of the most widely recognized brands around the globe, from Anne Klein to Ralph Lauren to Coach— where he has spent 14 years and is now president and executive creative director. And with the lightning-quick speed at which acclaim has come with his own recently introduced line of women’s sportswear, Reed Krakoff will soon be a household name himself.
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Aiming to “reflect the next generation of great American designers” by designing “the next generation of American luxe sportswear,” Krakoff conceived his eponymous label as a “combination of luxury, sportiness, sexiness and sensuality.” His ready-to-wear, handbag, footwear and jewelry lines are a juxtaposition of opposites. Now available at his second U.S. boutique, a near2,000-square-foot space inside The Forum Shops at Caesars, the Reed
The Connecticut-born Krakoff grew up surrounded by creative people; his mother worked in the design business and his father in publishing. This, he says, and the fact that fashion is the synthesis of all things he loves— creativity, travel, art and business— led him to the industry via Parsons The New School for Design. “Design makes its way into every part of my life,” Krakoff says. “There really isn’t much of a separation” between work and everything else. His appreciation for all forms of art and design has shaped his personal collection of 20th-century décor, art, furnishings, paintings and sculptures, and inspired his work. Being fearless and steadfast is the key to his success. “The most interesting ideas are the ones that are told No,” he says. “This is a very critical industry.” And he enjoys working in a business that is so open-ended and ever-changing; one day he’s sketching, the next he’s at a photo shoot, and the day after that he’s working on a store design. “If you love what you do and do a good job at it,” he says, “you end up in a good place.” VP
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Who is the John Varvatos man? He’s a guy who’s confident in himself, his life and the way he puts himself together. He’s not afraid to try different things. He’s not looking to wear a uniform. He wants to kind of mix things up and be eclectic with his wardrobe. Your collections and ad campaigns walk hand-in-hand with rock ’n’ roll. How have you seamlessly blended the three-piece-suit-for-a-rocker look? I think there is a little rock ’n’ roll in every guy. We dress a lot of business people. There is a casual elegance about the brand, and I think that’s why we can take a three-piece suit and put it with a scarf or something else to bring another element to it. What inspired your Spring 2011 collection? It was about light layering. Whether it’s Las Vegas or New York or Milan, you come inside and it’s cool with air-conditioning, but then you go outside and it’s hot. You want to be able to add to and subtract from your wardrobe. That was the thought process that drove it into the color palettes which are soft blues and grays, white, black and little pops of yellow. We did fine-gauge lines, silken linens, silken cashmeres, and we spent a lot of time developing fabrics and yarns more than ever before because we really wanted to reinvent things so that they were as light as a feather, ideal for layering.
Music has always inspired John Varvatos. His ad campaigns for his main collection—shot by Grammy®-nominated music documentarian Danny Clinch—have featured such legendary icons as Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper and Velvet Revolver. This year, the label built by the kid from Detroit celebrates its 10th anniversary. Vegas Player recently sat down with Varvatos inside his Forum Shops boutique.
Back in 2004, you had a unique line for women. Any plans to bring it back? We were quite young as a brand when we took on women’s [styles], and it turned out to be a bit of a monster for the organization. We decided, even though it had been doing well, to take it off the plate. We thought we would come back to it sooner, but we have been so busy with the men’s [line] growing so fast. It’s finally back on the plate for 2012.
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Fashion’s Rock Star Talks Style and the Return of a Women’s Line
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You just celebrated your 10-year anniversary. What should we expect in the future? We really just want to keep doing what we’re doing and do it better. I don’t want to take our eye off of what made us successful. Now more than ever, it’s just about raising the bar. VP
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Tim Gunn
Interview by Christie Moeller
Denim Tips from the Project Runway Mentor Beloved fashion icon Tim Gunn dazzled fans with a recent appearance at The Forum Shops at Caesars to celebrate the release of his best-selling book, Gunn’s Golden Rules, and to host a Lucky Brand fashion show. The stylish Gunn also chatted with Vegas Player about his book, karma and denim. In Gunn’s Golden Rules, you go beyond fashion, devoting chapters to relationships, life and career. Why reach out to a broader audience? I wanted to write modern manners for the digital age. I thought “etiquette” sounded so stuffy. I wanted this book to be an antidote to all the bad behavior that is around us and at the same time have a positive voice. So I wrote it as though I were talking to my students who were about to graduate and enter the broader, bigger world. I wanted to give them lessons about how to navigate the world with respect and responsibility. While I wrote this, I began to pepper it with personal anecdotes and observations and it really became a very different book than what I had intended. It was a very organic evolution. You’re always trying to inspire, encourage and help others. How have you maintained your integrity? Oh, it’s easy. Twenty-nine years of teaching has given me a tremendous amount of resources for nurturing people and looking for their positive side. As is the case with Project Runway designers, I just want them to succeed and attain the highest level of achievement they can for this particular moment in their lives. My favorite quote from the book is “How do we become more respectful and further our own goals at the same time?” You state these are not mutually exclusive, but are mutually beneficial. How so? Fundamentally, you have to subscribe to that belief to begin with and a lot of people don’t. I talk about [the fact that] how we behave comes back to us and if we behave respectfully and responsibly we get that back in return. If we thrash out and drag a big rain cloud around with us that’s what we get. Denim is tricky for women. What is your advice to women about finding the right cut for them? Denim is tricky for everyone. Many women have a smaller waist and wider hips. In my experience, a low-rise jean will fit them best because you don’t have to worry about the waist. Some women shriek and scream running from me, saying, “I’m forty-five years old—I can’t wear low-rise.” I say, “No, no, no, we aren’t going to show bare midriff. We aren’t going to show the waistband of the jeans; it’s about the fit.” What denim trends should we expect this spring? I am all for darker washes because you can wear them anywhere. And for women, a jean that falls straight from the widest part of your hip is, generally speaking, the best-looking fit. No taper. No flair. A straight leg benefits most people. VP
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It’s been a busy couple of months at The Forum Shops at Caesars. The famed mall welcomed the world’s largest H&M retail store and several other new boutiques, including Reed Krakoff, UGG Australia and True Religion. We also saw the opening of eatery P.J. Clarke’s. The Forum Shops is known for attracting big-name visitors; here are a few who recently stopped by.
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The Pussycat Dolls playfulness now carries to the bedroom. Dolls founder Robin Antin’s lingerie collection “…shhh” is fun, flirtatious and fashionable. Using imported fabrics from Spain and Italy, the line mixes stripes and leopard prints with bows, ruffles, lace and bold colors for a uniquely sexy look. pussycatdollslingerie.com.au
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab saw its share of familiar faces as former athletes Jose Canseco and Junior Seau, legendary baseball manager Joe Torre, Chef Bobby Flay and actress Rebecca De Mornay all popped in on separate occasions to dine. Children’s clothing store Kids Kastle reeled in actor Kevin Nealon, model Christy Turlington and KISS guitarist (sans makeup) Paul Stanley. The Forum Shops at Caesars saw a slew of singers as well including R&B singer Mya and American Idol discovery Adam Lambert. Frontman for The Killers, and now solo artist Brandon Flowers was seen at David Yurman and Kiehl’s Since 1851, while Reba McEntire shopped at Chrome Hearts. Caesars Palace singer Matt Goss visited Vilebrequin and Chrome Hearts. Other celebrity sightings: Actors Jamie Foxx at David Yurman and David Arquette at Marc Jacobs; actress Katherine Heigl at Agent Provocateur; Flamingo headliner Donny Osmond at Tiffany & Co. and La Salsa; retired Formula One speedster Michael Andretti at Trevi Italian Restaurant; former Cy Young Award-winner Orel Hershiser at David Yurman; Olympic gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno at Kiehl’s Since 1851; World Series perfect game pitcher Don Larsen at Field of Dreams; and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. at NIKETOWN. VP
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Become a Ben Sherman man from head-to-toe with the cabin blazer ($199), green room sweater ($49), emerald green shirt ($109), Ecru chinos ($109) and navy desert boots ($119); Ben Sherman/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Fly your flag with the Union Jack Umbrella from Paul Smith ($205); Paul Smith/Crystals at CityCenter.
From head to toe, you’ll stand out on the slopes in Bogner’s Selia Finnraccon fur hat ($899), Maja bi-stretch fleece ($399), Elaine stretch pant ($399), Lunar rabbit fur boots ($699) and Fliola cashmere scarf ($399); store.bogner.com.
From the designer who helped define British New Wave style: Vivienne Westwood’s Gold Label Collection, including the Billow skirt ($700) and Gabelle jacket ($1,499); Vivienne Westwood/ viviennewestwood.co.uk
BRITISH INVASION The Beatles may have come and gone, but fashion is forever.
Carry about with confidence with Ted Baker’s pink ROCKSY enamelheart purse ($95); Ted Baker/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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The butter LONDON spring/ summer palette was inspired by the many loose “impressionist” prints seen on catwalks from New York to Paris. 3 Free Nail Lacquer in Blagger: cobalt blue, Dosh: metallic apple-green and Teddy Girl: retro bubblegum-pink ($14 each); Les Memories/ Paris Las Vegas. butterlondon.com
Imagine yourself back on Carnaby Street with Thomas Pink socks ($30 each); Thomas Pink/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Composed of pure sake, Rice Sake Bath from Fresh unleashes the rice’s detoxifying potential to help exfoliate and regenerate the skin. ($80); Fresh/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Carry good fortune with you. The “Phoenix” Travalo set from Shanghai Tang features a signature orange-red leather case. The set comes with capsule atomizers in vibrant fuchsia and matte gold. Fill with perfume and be swept away ($155); Shanghai Tang/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
Louis Vuitton embroidered black satin dress. Available at select Louis Vuitton boutiques ($28,655); Louis Vuitton/ The Forum Shops at Caesars and Crystals at CityCenter.
The Miao Celebration top with embroidered sleeves ($235) and linen scarf ($430), cigarette pant ($300), Jacquard waistband ($300) and knot leather belt ($235) from Shanghai Tang is certain to attract attention. Shanghai Tang/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
ORIENT EXPRESS Ride the wave of style all summer long.
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The Heart Coin bracelet from De Beers Lucky Coins Collection has five diamonds totaling 0.03-carats and is set in pink gold. ($850); De Beers/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Splurge Sail Away Diane von Furstenberg dual-sided Sutras pendant and earrings for H.Stern come in 18-karat yellow gold with rock crystal and diamonds. Pendants can be worn to show the crystal or inspirational words. H.Stern/Crystals at CityCenter.
With a splash of turquoise suspended in filigree, the DeLatori necklace brings refreshment to the wardrobe ($575); delatori.com or Caesars Exclusively in the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace.
Set sail with Tommy Bahama.
LUXE by Lisa Vogel. Solaia Bandeau Bra ($81) and Wide Tie Side Pant ($53) in Aubergine; Molly Brown’s Swimwear/The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.
Marina N/S Tote in sun and dark walnut canvas from Michael Kors ($178); Michael Kors/Fashion Show.
On him: Sunset View Shirt ($118), Beach Front Short ($88). On her: Mitered Touch Top ($98), Jet Away Twill Everyday Crop ($98), Villano Tote ($258). Tommy Bahama/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
It’s a modern twist on a classic boat shoe—the Halyard from Sperry Top-Sider ($55); sperrytopsider.com
LOVE BOAT Signature style for the yacht or the beach.
Bulgari’s blue acetate Cabochon sunglasses with cabochon-cut blue sapphire-, emerald- and amethystglass stones ($475); Bulgari/Crystals at CityCenter.
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Boccia’s titanium leather bracelet with magnet closure for both men and women ($105); TeNo/The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Medium trolley with interlocking G detail, in beige. Available at select Gucci boutiques ($2,495); The Forum Shops at Caesars, Crystals at CityCenter.
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FASHION FORWARD Sporting Moments
Love Games Score some style points with the crisp look of preppy chic
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On Taya: Blossom jacquard dress in Hotty Pink ($228); Lilly Pulitzer/ lillypulitzer.com. Carved lucite/crochet bracelet ($45), turquoise large carved rose stretch bracelet ($55), raspberry carved rose stretch bracelet ($38), grosgrain bow anywhere clip ($55); Tarina Tarantino/tarinatarantino.com. Flower Fields ballerina flat ($730); Louis Vuitton/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Cystals at CityCenter. On Ian: Rampton low-rise slim-leg denim ($119), Shoreditch longsleeve shirt ($99); Ben Sherman/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Knit tie ($190); Tom Ford/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. On Jackson: Basic necktie and collar set. Doggie Design/doggiedesign.com. Doggie Design created the clothing for Beverly Hills Chihuahua. Beauty products: Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush in Coral Riviera ($43); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Prtty Peaushun skintightening body lotion ($36); prttypeaushun.com. Silk Shimmer lip gloss in Sunlight ($22); Stila/ Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Props: Brio Willow Dark picnic basket for two with blanket ($110); Picnic Fun/ picnicfun.com. Libations: Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc wine from Marlborough, New Zealand, courtesy of LVMH Spirits/cloudybay.co.nz.
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FASHION FORWARD On Taya: Demi jacket in copper mix ($498), Natasha top in white ($198), Kevin short in medium navy fan ($178), bicolor fedora in navy/natural ($95); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars. On Ian: Maserati polo ($230), Cuero Buckle Belt Marron ($79), Equipo Polo Tour jeans ($169); La Martina/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Sports equipment: Decorative polo mallet ($100), boots ($690), helmet ($240); La Martina/ available at Wellington, Florida, location. Beauty products: Georgia face powder ($28), Eye Bright ($20); Benefit, Sephora/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Lip gloss in French Rose ($14.50); Kiehl’s/The Forum Shops at Caesars. DiorSkin nude natural glow powder makeup ($46), Rouge Dior lipstick in Beige Indecise ($30); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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On Taya: Gingham Picnic mini halter dress ($320); Betsey Johnson/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Racy sunglass ($390); Oliver Peoples/ILORI, Fashion Show. Lakeside ballet flat ($98); Sperry Top-Sider/sperrytopsider.com. Girly lace sock ($9); American Apparel/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. On Ian: Cotton polo ($115), sweater ($170) and pant ($295); Paul Smith/Crystals at CityCenter. Men’s modal trouser sock in cream ($9); American Apparel/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Stowaway slip on ($70); Sperry Top-Sider/ sperrytopsider.com. On Jackson: Crystal-bone-embossed collar and sailor-stripe boy tank shirt; Doggie Design/doggiedesign.com. Beauty products: Dior Bronze Harmonie de Blush in Coral Riviera ($43); Dior Beauty/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Prtty Peaushun skin-tightening body lotion ($36); prttypeaushun.com. Silk Shimmer lip gloss in Sunlight ($22); Stila/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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On Ian: Cotton Pique tennis shirt ($36), Chambray Welt pocket short ($48), Seersucker bow tie ($12); American Apparel/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Brown belt ($160); Prada/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Authentic Original canvas shoe ($70); Sperry Top-Sider/ sperrytopsider.com. On Taya: Cotton and silk trompe l’oeil T-shirt ($410), cotton and silk shorts ($220), black straw hat ($275); Paul Smith/Crystals at CityCenter. Beechwood wedge ($98); Sperry Top-Sider/sperrytopsider.com. Cage cuff ($198) and earrings ($195); Melinda Maria/Intermix, The Forum Shops at Caesars. Grooming products: Facial Fuel moisture for men ($21), Facial Fuel no-shine lip balm ($9), Super Fluid UV Defense ultra-light sunscreen, SPF 50+ ($32); Kiehl’s/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Props: Cheltenham Croquet Set ($1,485); Jacques of London/jacquesgames.com.
On Taya: Girls Only dress in hot pink and lime ($298); Nanette Lepore/Crystals at CityCenter. Large Moon and Star necklace ($170), Gwyneth bangles ($185 each); Melinda Maria/ Intermix, The Forum Shops at Caesars. On Ian: Dark Green Drill Stretch jacket ($1,225), Blue Poplin shirt with yellow stripe detail ($745), Grey Drill Stretch pants ($435); Prada/prada.com. Beauty products: Ultra Face cream ($24.50), creamy eye treatment with avocado ($25.50); Kiehl’s/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Bad Gal Lash ($19), Hello Flawless SPF 15 in Honey ($34); Benefit/ Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. 5 Couleurs eyeshadow in Petal Shine ($58); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Coconut Crush Lip and Cheek stain ($24); Stila/ Sephora, Miracle Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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FASHION FORWARD Golfing Buddies On Taya: Cotton stripe dress with scarf detail ($1,360); Louis Vuitton/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Lace-up bootie ($375); Stuart Weitzman/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Cage earrings ($195) and Cage cuff ($198); Melinda Maria/Intermix, The Forum Shops at Caesars. On Ian: Navy pant ($195); Theory/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Cream knit turtleneck ($750), leather jacket with suede trim ($4,500), midtop sneaker with thick rubber sole ($690); Dior Homme/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Beauty products: 5 Couleurs iridescent eyeshadow in Mystic Smokys ($58), DiorSkin Forever powder with SPF 8 in Transparent Light ($46); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Prtty Peaushun skin-tightening body lotion ($36); Prtty Peaushun/prttypeaushun.com. Prime Pot eyeshadow primer in Taffy ($20); Stila/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Luggage: Classic overnight bag ($186); Happy Cow/happycow.com.au.
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On Ian: Blue wool knit polo ($995); Marc Jacobs/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Cotton twill Welt pocket short ($48); American Apparel/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. On Taya: Cotton Pique tennis shirt ($36), Hampton short ($45); American Apparel/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Cage earrings ($195); Melinda Maria/Intermix, The Forum Shops at Caesars. White oversized sunglasses ($214); FENDI/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Crystals at CityCenter. Sports equipment: Tennis racket monogram canvas; Louis Vuitton/ louisvuitton.com. Beauty products: Sugar Lip treatment ($22); Fresh/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Healthy Glow bronzing powder in Healthy Tan ($51); Dior Beauty/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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LAVISH ADORNMENTS Swanky Springtime
SWEET SURRENDER 70S GLAM AND TIMELESS GEMS THAT CREATE LUSCIOUS LOOKS
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Jewelry: Star earrings, necklace and cuff bracelet (price upon request); Fred Joaillier/fred.com. Clothing: Silk cloud jacquard long-sleeve V-neck sweater ($895), cotton poplin high-waisted wide-leg pant in claret ($625); Marc Jacobs/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Beauty products: Sugarbomb blush ($28); Benefit/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino; 5 Couleurs iridescent eyeshadow in Night Dust ($58); Dior Beauty/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Ice Cream: Vanilla Ice Cream with a handmade waffle cone topped with rainbow sprinkles ($8.50); Serendipity 3/Caesars Palace.
photographs by Robert John Kley FA S H I O N D I R E C TO R / S T Y L I S T: C H R I S T I E M O E L L E R H A I R / M A K E U P: K R YS T L E R A N D A L L M A N I C U R I S T: T R I C I A M E S A , U S I N G DEBORAH LIPPMANN “C A L L M E I R R E S P O N S I B L E ” N A I L L ACQ U E R , AVA I L A B L E AT D E B O R A H L I P P M A N N . CO M S T Y L I S T A S S I S TA N T: K AT M U Ñ O Z M O D E L : J A M I L L E T T E / B E S T AG E N C Y
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Jewelry: Elisia Colore necklace with peridot, orange enamel and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($5,900), Elisia Colore earrings with pink tourmalines, green tourmalines and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($14,100), Elisia Colore ring with citrine, blue topaz and diamonds set in 18-karat yellow gold ($5,650), High Jewelry necklace with multicolor tourmalines and peridot; Bulgari/ Crystals at CityCenter. Clothing: Cream ruffle-sleeve top ($375); Phillip Phine/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Navy silk pant ($345); Elizabeth & James/ Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Beauty products: Rouge Artist Intense lipcolor in Moulin Rouge ($22); MAKE UP FOR EVER/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. POREfessional pore minimizer ($28); Benefit/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. DiorSkin Forever powder with SPF 8 in transparent medium ($46); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. 60
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Jewelry: Atea Sleeper earrings with 1.95 carats of diamonds set in white gold ($9,000), Atea large pendant with 2.53 carats of diamonds set in white gold ($16,000), Atea ring with 0.67 carat of diamonds set in white gold ($4,000); De Beers/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Clothing: Knit dress ($1,615); Missoni/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Sun hat ($230); Helen Kaminski/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Beauty products: Rich lipcolor with SPF 12 in Sweet Nectar ($22); Bobbi Brown/bobbibrowncosmetics.com. Glitter eyeliner in Kitten ($16); Stila/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Boi-ing concealer ($18); Benefit/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. DiorShow Backstage mascara in black ($24); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Ice Cream: Classic Sundae ($11); Serendipity 3/Caesars Palace. VEGAS Player
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Jewelry: Guggenheim 3.4-carat pendant set in platinum ($29,000), 5-carat aquamarine suspension ring set in platinum ($25,000); Harry Winston/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Clothing: Silk floral top in poppy ($235); CH Carolina Herrera/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Beauty products: Prtty Peaushun skin-tightening body lotion ($36); Prtty Peaushun/prttypeaushun.com. DiorSkin Forever powder with SPF 8 in transparent medium ($46); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. POREfessional pore minimizer ($28); Benefit/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Sheer color-tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 in tan ($34); Stila/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Ice Cream: Strawberry Fields Sundae ($14); Serendipity 3/Caesars Palace. 62
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Jewelry: Urumi Lacquer 9 Sphere necklace ($1,900), Red-and-Black Lacquer bangle ($450), Black Lacquer bangle ($395), Red Lacquer bangle ($395), Red Lacquer Sevillana earrings ($495); Elsa Peretti/ Tiffany & Co., The Forum Shops at Caesars. Dress: Small orange flower, multi-ruffled neck, drop-waist dress ($895); Marc Jacobs/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Accessory: Fashionable fanny pack with hidden zip pocket and compartmentalized storage ($67); Happy Cow/happycow.com.au. Beauty products: Stay All Day waterproof liquid eyeliner in brown ($20), Prime Pot eyeshadow primer in caramel ($20), Sher color-tinted moisturizer with SPF 20 in tan ($34); Stila/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
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Jewelry: Extra-large cable hoop earrings in 18-karat gold ($2,250), large curb link necklace in 18-karat gold ($13,500), black-onyx and gold-cable bead necklace set in 18-karat gold ($3,400), black-onyx sculpted cable necklace with hand-sculpted beads set in 18-karat gold ($2,700), pavĂŠ Wheaton ring with 2.44 carats of diamonds set in 18-karat gold ($11,000), large curb link bracelet in 18-karat gold ($6,100); David Yurman/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Dress: Iriza Fantasy dress ($288); Custo Barcelona/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Beauty products: 5 Couleurs iridescent eyeshadow in Smoky Design ($58); Dior Beauty/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Erase Paste in Deep ($26); Benefit/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Prtty Peaushun skin-tightening body lotion ($36); Prtty Peaushun/ prttypeaushun.com.
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Jewelry: Diamond heart ring with 1 3/8 carats of natural brown and white diamonds set in 18-karat two-tone gold ($4,499), diamond heart pendant with 2 1/5 carats of natural brown and white diamonds set in 18-karat two-tone gold ($5,899), diamond ring with 2 7/8 carats (including 2-carat center stone) of natural yellow diamonds set in 18-karat two-tone gold ($27,999), pavĂŠ ribbon ring with 5/8 carat of pavĂŠ diamonds set in18-karat yellow gold ($1,899), Genesis by Vicky/ Ultra Diamonds, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Clothing: Yellow and pink swim dress ($426); Fendi/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Crystals at CityCenter. Beauty products: Lab Shine lipgloss in Pearly Electric Rose ($18); MAKE UP FOR EVER/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. DiorSkin natural matte skin perfecter in Invisible ($40); Dior Beauty/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Accessory: Large purple sunglasses ($214.50), purple fun di Fendi clutch ($1,005); Fendi/The Forum Shops at Caesars, Crystals at CityCenter.
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CELEBRITY PORTRAIT Answering The Colosseum’s Call
“Touring is a wonderful chance to see the world... Stability is important, too, and that’s what I found in Vegas...My fans and I visit each other. I went to their homes and now they are going to come to ours.”
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Following the Birth of Twins and a Two-Year Hiatus, Céline Dion Returns to Caesars Palace World-famous singer, multiple Grammy®-award winner and recent new mother to twins, Eddy and Nelson, Céline Dion is back on the Strip and happier than ever. “I still have the passion for performing,” she says. “I still like to sing and be onstage, and The Colosseum wanted me again. I’m excited to be wanted and to be loved.” Dion’s decision to return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where her triumphant five-year run brought back glamour to Las Vegas and attracted such stars as Elton John, Cher and Bette Midler, came as she was touring the globe. “I’m just ready,” a glowing Dion says of her return to the arena she created and the stage on which she triumphed for so many years. VEGAS Player
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CELEBRITY PORTRAIT Answering The Colosseum’s Call
Fans also are ready for her homecoming in Las Vegas. The Colosseum did record sales within days of her new show going on sale. The show, Céline at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, opened in March and differs from her previous Franco Dragonedirected A New Day… production. This time around, under the direction of Ken Ehrlich, the vibe is all about the music and the beauty of Dion’s voice. Famed for producing several of Dion’s television specials, Ehrlich also has produced and directed specials with some of the biggest artists in the world, including Eric Clapton, Faith Hill, Elton John, Paul Simon and Christina Aguilera. In the new show, Dion performs with her 31-piece orchestra and band. “This show is completely different,” she says in an interview a few weeks before the show’s opening. “It is a gift for me to go back onstage with an orchestra. It’s a dream come true for an artist to be able to have so many musicians enhance the beauty of the music itself. If we go into a recording studio or if we do an Oscar night and you have thirty musicians, it’s a thrill. But it happens very rarely in your career. To have this luxury every night, it can’t get any better.” Dion continues, “We are going to have magic moments onstage, costume changes, light extravaganzas and special effects. There are going to be surprises. We want to please our fans with every show. We have a sense of show business and we know what fans like. My career has been based on beautiful songs. It will be up-tempo. We can’t just be singing lullabies for an hour and a half. It will be beautiful, but different.”
Vegas is Home
This second go-around also has been different for Dion and her manager husband, René Angélil, as they balance her career with caring for the twins. Dion famously took time out of her career to enlarge her family—the couple also has a 10-year-old son, René-Charles—and has spent the last few months steeped in the joys of motherhood again. The twins were born October 23. “I’m supported with so much happiness right now,” she says. “When I was pregnant, I did many meetings for the show. When I gave birth to my two (new) sons, I was not thinking of the show because it was already decided. My main work was for me to rest, heal and be with my children. I’m intense in the motherhood job. That’s for the rest of my life, and right now, it’s going very well. Sometimes the kids come with me to my dressing room, but most of the time they will stay home because they are very small. There are ways in life to organize yourself.”
Books Dion released her autobiography, My Story, My Dream, in 2001. For Keeps is an intimate look into Dion’s personal and professional life. The U.S. edition was authored by Jenna Glatzer; Pour Toujours is the French translation.
“It is a gift for me to go back onstage with an orchestra. It’s a dream come true for an artist to be able to have so many musicians enhance the beauty of the music itself.”
DVDs The two-DVD set, Céline Dion: A New Day...Live In Las Vegas, features concert and behind-the-scenes footage of the singer’s first run at Caesars Palace. All the Way: A Decade of Song & Video is a retrospective DVD anthology of videos and live performances.
After taking time away from Las Vegas to tour and spend time with her family, Dion returns to the Caesars Palace stage.
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Photos Courtesy of (Dion with camera) Denise Truscello/Feeling Productions, Inc.; ( D i o n i n d r e s s i n g r o o m ) G é r a r d Sc h a c h m e s / F e e l i n g P r o d u c t i o n s , I n c .
“I love singing. It’s an amazing way to express yourself.” Since the family resides at Lake Las Vegas (as opposed to other performers who stay at hotels or even fly back to Los Angeles after each act), juggling motherhood and her show at The Colosseum for the next three years is an easier proposition for Dion, who also has homes in Montreal and Florida. “We love living in Vegas. At first I wasn’t sure if it was going to be a home, but very rapidly it became one. We’re on a golf course and it’s not too far from the Strip. There are families and schools; people go to work and have dreams. There’s life. It’s not only about casinos. There is stability for my family, and the people at Caesars Palace always ask us if there is anything they can do to make it easier for us.”
A Passion for PERFORMING
When Dion started her first run at The Colosseum, one of the specifications was that humidity be added to the stage and dressing rooms. The dry air of Vegas can cause performers to suffer the malady known as “desert voice.” “They trusted me and I trusted them,” Dion says of The Colosseum’s staff. “At first, it was very complex. They built amazing equipment to produce humidity every night. I am a hundred percent sure this is what saved my throat. It’s difficult when you live in a desert environment; it’s dry and it cracks the vocal chords. If you are a singer, you know that. Once in a while, on days off, I would go to play a few holes of golf or swim outside or shop for an hour or two but I have to say when I went out for a couple of hours, I felt the difference.” Dion isn’t one to rest. In between her Vegas gigs and the birth of her twins, she launched a global tour. “Touring is a wonderful chance to see the world and to learn and to grow,” she says. “Stability is important, too, and that’s what I found in Vegas. It’s a partnership. My fans and I visit each other. I went to their homes and now they are going to come to ours.” Dion often meets with her fans before each show. “I do it for the fans,” she says, “but if I was not passionate, I would not go on. It’s important in my life, and my family is most important. I’m at a point in my life where I don’t need to do what I’m doing; I want to. I love singing. It’s an amazing way to express yourself. I keep doing it for my fans because they still want to see me perform. And I still want to sing for them.” VP
“I’m intense in the motherhood job. That’s for the rest of my life.”
Dion says balancing her career onstage (left) with her growing family will be challenging. Right: Dion, at home, with the twins. At Caesars Palace welcome back event with her family on February 16, 2011.
P h o t o s C o u r t e s y o f ( D i o n i n g o l d d r e s s ; w i t h t w i n s ) G é r a r d Sc h a c h m e s / F e e l i n g P r o d u c t i o n s , I n c . ; ( D i o n p e r f o r m i n g i n w h i t e o u t f i t ) D e n i s e T r u s c e l l o / F e e l i n g P r o d u c t i o n s , I n c . ; ( D ION WITH FAMILY a t C a e s a r s P a l a c e ) D e n i s e T r u s c e l l o / AEG L i v e L a s V e g a s .
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COCKTAIL CULTURE The View from Behind the Bar
by Sophia Kennedy
Makes the Scene A Star on Chef Bobby Flay’s Menu
Tequila is an instinctive accompaniment to Flay’s cuisine, according to Mesa Grill partner and tequila aficionado Laurence Kretchmer. “The geographic and culinary connections between the American Southwest and Mexico make featuring tequila at Mesa Grill a natural.” The featured tequilas must enhance the prominent flavors of dishes on the menu, Kretchmer says: “We like to highlight the peppery-ness and citrus fruitiness of certain tequilas with the lively, bold flavors of the food. We look for purity and clean, bright flavors with no other elements masking the spirit’s true essence.” Sipping tequila throughout a meal at Mesa Grill is always fun, but choosing from the restaurant’s specialty margarita list allows guests to sample other flavors that further complement what’s on the plate. The tart yet sweet cactus pear margarita, for instance, matches well with the smokiness of the Yucatán chicken tacos. Unique to Mesa Grill, it’s made with Herradura Blanco tequila, cactus pear syrup and fresh lime juice. The cactus pear syrup gives it its subtly sweet, floral flavor, while the lime juice brightens up the entire drink. Flay loves tequila’s versatility. “Whether it’s in a marinade or a cure, adapting tequila in both savory and sweet sauces is commonplace. We find that tequila works remarkably well in balancing the richness of cream-based sauces.” The crown jewel is the Mesa Margarita—a traditional combination of El Tesoro Platinum Blanco, lime juice and triple sec. Sip this between bites of the cremini mushroom quesadilla, which is filled with Fontina and ricotta cheeses and topped with a fried egg and salsa verde. Right on cue, the tequila and lime cut through the creaminess of the cheese and egg. Though the cactus pear, white peach and Partida margarita are popular at the restaurant, the traditional margarita remains a favorite. “It’s classic,” Kretchmer says. “Clean, pure, lively and delicious.” VP
Cactus Pear Margarita Tart yet sweet, it matches well with the smoky character of Mesa Grill’s Yucatán chicken tacos.
The Perfect Margarita “We look for purity and clean, bright flavors,” says tequila aficionado Laurence Kretchmer.
Mesa Margarita It’s pretty simple to make The Perfect Margarita, according to Arturo Marquez (right). Just mix 1 1/2 ounces of Partida Tequila with the juice of one whole lime and 1/2 ounce of agave nectar.
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Sip it between bites of the cremini mushroom quesadilla, which is filled with Fontina and ricotta cheeses and topped with a fried egg and salsa verde.
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Diners who come to Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace know exactly what they’re in for: bold Southwestern cuisine made famous by celebrity chef Bobby Flay. What they might not know is that the robust dishes on the menu are best when paired with any number of Mesa’s outstanding signature margaritas.
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COCKTAIL CULTURE Summer Dreamin’
Love Potions When we think summertime cocktails, “refreshing and fun” comes to mind. Blends of fruits and juices, frozen or on ice, are true spirit lifters. So we sought out Eddie Perales, master mixologist at Caesars Palace, to stir up some cool concoctions. “We’re always looking for something unique,” he says. Cocktail creating, he adds, “is like a blank canvas. You can do anything.” His “Summertime Crush” is a silky sorbet. Perales tapped into the pastry shop for “Opposites Attract,” which combines a rich fudge brownie with the citrus tang of orange and ends with a cherry on top. “Everyone is doing strawberries and chocolate. I wanted to use cherries to highlight the chocolate.”
Summertime Crush This refreshing concoction uses sorbet and an elixir that is created and frozen the night before— well worth the wait. Elixir Combine and freeze overnight: 1/2 oz. orange flower water 6 fresh mint leaves 2 oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice 2 oz. fresh lemon sour 1 oz. orange candy syrup 1 oz. wild berry syrup 3/4 oz. Belvedere Citrus Vodka 3/4 oz. Belvedere Black Raspberry Pour elixir into a champagne flute, about one-third full. Place a small scoop of berry and orange marmalade sorbet on top, and garnish with a strawberry on a sexy pick.
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Sweet meets tart, and the rest is history. 1 1/2 oz. Belvedere Citrus Dash of orange bitters Small sprig of rosemary 1 oz. Amarena Fabbri cherry syrup 3 oz. fresh-squeezed orange juice 2 oz. fresh-squeezed blood orange juice 1 oz. fresh lemon sour 1 oz. blood orange syrup Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
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Oh Canada!
by Rob Wiser
Jonathan Duhamel Claims Poker’s Most Coveted Prize
After a grueling mental and physical marathon, Jonathan Duhamel reached the finish line of the 2010 World Series of Poker Main Event to become the first Canadian citizen to take poker’s most prestigious honor. The 23-year-old outlasted a field of 7,319 entrants to win the top prize of $8.9 million, along with the coveted diamond-encrusted gold championship bracelet. The legendary $10,000 No Limit Hold’em tournament wrapped up in November following a 110-day recess that came after the field had been whittled down to the final nine finalists—known in the poker world as the November Nine. Duhamel entered final table play with a commanding chip lead. While he possessed about one-third of the total chips in play at the start, victory was by no means assured as three different players held the chip lead at various points. After the field of nine had been narrowed down to two, Duhamel and John Racener faced off in a heads-up showdown. This poker duel was witnessed by nearly 1,500 spectators inside the Penn & Teller Theater, and millions more followed the action on the Internet or watched on ESPN. After 42 hands of intense heads-up play, Racener was massively out-chipped. Duhamel, who had played aggressively throughout, shoved all-in. Racener called, and Duhamel’s ace-high won the final pot and gave him the win. The sting of Racener’s loss was somewhat soothed by a whopper of a consolation prize; second place earned him $5,545,955. The 2010 Main Event attracted the second-largest number of players in the tournament’s 41-year history, resulting in a total prize pool of $68,799,059. The young champ, who lives in Boucherville, Quebec, has been making his living playing poker for nearly three years. “All my life I have dreamed of this,” Duhamel told a reporter after his victory. “Now, to have the chance to be called the champion is so amazing. It’s so crazy. I’m the happiest guy on earth right now.” VP
2011 World Series of Poker Events
WSOP Circuit to Crown Champion The WSOP Circuit National Championship will take place May 27–29 at Caesars Palace. In the No Limit Hold’em tournament, the top 100 qualifying players from the circuit season will vie for a total prize pool of $1 million and a WSOP Gold Bracelet. Tournament players will have won one of the circuit’s Main Events, made the final table at any of the four $10,000 buy-in regional events, or earned enough points to qualify.
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The dates are set. The 42nd annual World Series of Poker is returning to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, May 31–July 19. This year’s WSOP will consist of 58 separate tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $500 to $50,000. Can’t make it to Las Vegas? Check out these WSOP circuit tournaments in cities across the U.S. March 10–30 Regional Championship Harrah’s Rincon Casino & Resort (San Diego) March 31–April 13 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s St. Louis April 14–30 WSOP Circuit Caesars Palace
April 28–May 9 WSOP Circuit Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack (Pennsylvania) May 9–22 Regional Championship Harrah’s New Orleans May 27–29 National Championship Caesars Palace
The Main Event takes place July 7–19, resuming with the final table Nov. 5–8. For the entire schedule, visit wsop.com.
At the Imperial Palace, it’s come as you are and do what you want. With more fun and more value in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, one visit will have you saying, “this is my kinda palace.”
Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. ©2011, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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HAPPENINGS The Center Strip
News &Notes Absinthe gets surreal, Jubilee! celebrates, and more Vegas vignettes
House That Bugsy Built Constructed in 1946 for $6 million, The Flamingo was billed as the world’s most luxurious hotel when Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel threw open its doors. All employees wore tuxedos; sterling-silver place settings graced every dinner table; and the showroom had a VIP section. This year, Flamingo Las Vegas celebrates its 65th anniversary.
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With the All Stage Pass, it’s a race against the clock. Pass buyers ($99 for Total Rewards members) have exactly 48 hours from purchase to see as many of the 21 participating Caesars Entertainment shows as they can. Of these shows, three—Barry Manilow, Donny & Marie, and Penn & Teller—have an additional $40 charge. Tickets are based on availability and can be purchased no earlier than two hours before show time.
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Miss America Parade of Shoes at Paris Las Vegas
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Miss Maryland Lindsay Staniszewski
Nick Cannon at Sugar Factory
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Forum Shops Events and OPENINGS The Forum Shops at Caesars toasts the holidays, the David Yurman boutique celebrates its fifth anniversary, and UGG Australia opens.
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Jewelry: Spring earrings ($5,100) and necklace ($10,900) in 18-karat yellow gold with pink tourmalines, Nature Ring in 18-karat noble gold with pink tourmalines ($4,300). H.Stern/ Crystals at CityCenter. Dress: Cotton knit dress ($4,592). ETRO/etro.com. Beauty products: Lab Shine lip in Pearly Ruby Red ($18); ; MAKE UP FOR EVER/Sephora, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. DiorSkin Forever Powder with SPF 8 in transparent medium ($46); Dior Beauty/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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RESTAURANTS American All-American Bar & Grille Enjoy “Rio Dry Aged” Angus steaks, plus salads, sandwiches and seafood in a contemporary atmosphere with fireplaces, waterfalls and a sports bar with plasma TVs. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7767. BETTY’S DINER Casual cyber café offers fee-based Internet access to go along with its value-priced specialty coffees, baked goods, sandwiches and soups. Also serves ice cream, shakes, malts and sundaes. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-3311.
BRADLEY OGDEN Award-winning Chef Bradley Ogden has crafted a terrific menu. His take on American cuisine includes dishes such as Duroc pork loin, roasted free-range chicken and oak-grilled rib eye. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. BURGER JOINT This burger haven serves patties shaped from ground beef, turkey and even salmon. Top yours with applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, jalapeños and more. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111. BURGER PALACE This fast-food find is home to the half-pound burger and other comfortfood delights. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-3311. CAFÉ AT HARRAH’S This casual café serves American comfort food: pizza, pasta, burgers, sandwiches and more. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000.
DICK’S LAST RESORT Sassy servers run this rowdy restaurant and pub which prides itself as being “The Shame O’ The Strip.” Excalibur Hotel Casino, (702) 597-7991. EARL OF SANDWICH Sink your teeth into “The World’s Greatest Hot Sandwich” at this upscale deli, started by descendants of the man who first put meat between two slices of bread in 1762. Those needing a quick, satisfying bite will not be disappointed. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
HASH HOUSE A GO GO Famous for its creative “twisted farm food” menu offerings and jumbo portions, this restaurant serves filling meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Imperial Palace, (702) 254-4646. Ice Pan Ice cream lovers can finally enjoy a healthy, all-natural ice cream with no chemicals, preservatives, artificial flavors or coloring. Everything is made from scratch right in front of the customer, putting a healthy spin on the classic dessert. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 736-6684. KGB: KERRY’S GOURMET BURGERS Celebrated Chef Kerry Simon offers the ultimate in burger selections, shakes, sides, snacks and his Iron Chef-winning sliders. The restaurant boasts an upbeat nightlife scene and a comfortable atmosphere designed as a James Bond-inspired send-up of Soviet-era Russia. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5065.
LE CAFE ÎLE ST. LOUIS Whether it’s a latenight snack or an early morning grab you’re after, this 24-hour café is a convenient destination for specialty coffee drinks. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4364. MARGARITAVILLE Jimmy Buffett’s multilevel
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Caribbean-themed entertainment venue has two outdoor patios overlooking the Strip, a nautical-themed restaurant, five bars, live entertainment nightly and a retail store. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3302.
McFADDEN’S RESTAURANT AND SALOON New York City’s famed Irish pub now has a Vegas address: the Masquerade Village. Head here for a cold beer and shepherd’s pie. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-2463.
MESA GRILL Bold and innovative flavors of the Southwest can be found in all of Chef Bobby Flay’s dishes such as the New Mexican spicerubbed pork tenderloin with bourbon-ancho chili sauce. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. MUNCHBAR Quick-bite eatery near the Caesars Palace Race & Sports Book serves jumbo-size burgers and unique eats such as tiny grilled-cheese sandwiches served with a tomato dipping sauce. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7544.
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RESTAURANTS American NOSH Quick-bite eatery serves breakfast sandwiches and pastries as well as Nathan’s Famous hot dogs, salads and desserts. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 739-4111.
SPORTS DELI Race and sports fans who don’t want to miss any of the action don’t have to. Menu options range from burgers to bratwursts, from wood-fired pizza to homemade sandwiches. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777. STRIPBURGER An outdoor restaurant and bar serving 100-percent all-natural beef burgers, hand-cut fries, creamy milk shakes along with delicious baby cakes. Fashion Show, (702) 737-8747. P h o t o C o u r t e s y o f P. J . C l a r k e ’ s L a s V e g a s
PINK’S HOT DOGS For 70 years, these gourmet franks—many named after their celebrity creators—have been sating the appetites of stars at the City of Angels hot spot. Now, dozens of the legendary hot dog combinations are available here. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 405-4711. P.J. Clarke’s Las Vegas A saloon with attitude. P.J. Clarke’s features a raw bar and serves up new American cuisine including jumbo-size steaks and big burgers. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 434-7900. PLANET DAILIES This 24-hour coffee shop and café offers eclectic cuisine. The unique and lengthy menu includes dishes inspired by destinations around the world, including Kobe beef sliders and Hawaiian rib eye, and also offers smoothies and a wine selection. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 732-1222. SÃO PAULO CAFÉ This great breakfast spot offers classic breakfast items such as French toast, buttermilk pancakes and eggs Benedict. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
SERENDIPITY 3 A New York favorite, Serendipity 3 has brought all its gooey goodness to the Strip. Enjoy savory and sweet items such as Rowen’s foot-long hot dogs and the famous frrrozen hot chocolate, a blend of 20 different types of chocolate. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7373.
SUGAR FACTORY AMERICAN BRASSERIE This restaurant, retail store and Chocolate Lounge is the sweetest spot on the Strip, serving up delicious cuisine 24 hours a day. Guests can devour delectable menu items, shop for scrumptious sweets and indulge in decadent chocolates from around the world. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 331-5100.
TOBY KEITH’S I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL Texas-size portions and barbecue favorites served in a down-home atmosphere, where the walls are decorated with the country crooner’s memorabilia. Enjoy live music nightly and complimentary mechanical bull rides. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 693-6111.
TROPICAL BREEZE CAFÉ Casual café that serves American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111. THE VICTORIAN CAFÉ Round-the-clock diner features a variety of beakfast, lunch and dinner specialties, including Chinese cuisine, prime rib and graveyard specials. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, (702) 737-2100. THE WINE CELLAR & TASTING ROOM Sin City’s most famous wine bar and retail shop offers more than 100 wines by the glass and showcases about 10,000 bottles, many of them highly collectible. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7962.
Whopper® Bar SIDEWALK CAFÉ A traditional café serving American favorites for breakfast and lunch daily. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-4111.
SIN CITY BREWING COMPANY Sip an icecold draft beer at this hot spot overlooking the Flamingo’s Wildlife Habitat. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111.
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The first location on the West Coast, it offers guests the opportunity to build their own burger, with a choice of more than 30 different toppings, and the option to enjoy it with an ice-cold beer. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
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RESTAURANTS Asian/Indian BEIJING NOODLE NO. 9 Giant fish tanks mark the entrance of this casual noodle house. The menu is full of mouthwatering soups, dim sum and noodle dishes. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. Empress Court Dine on authentic Cantonese seafood delicacies such as abalone, Golden Santa Barbara spotted prawns or wok-fried black pepper Dungeness crab, while seated on the outdoor terrace overlooking the Garden of the Gods. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. GAYLORD INDIA RESTAURANT This awardwinning restaurant is your Vegas source for authentic tandoori and Mughlai specialties. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-2277.
GINSENG 3 Food from the Far East is served at this 24-hour restaurant that specializes in Korean, Japanese and Chinese dishes. Imperial Palace, (702) 567-8282. HAMADA OF JAPAN Japanese teppanyakistyle tableside cooking, fresh sushi and an exotic Japanese menu make this restaurant a Vegas favorite. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3455. HYAKUMI Japanese restaurant and sushi bar with teppanyaki-style cooking and Japanese à la carte dining. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530.
Ichiban Sushi Indulge in the wide assortment of sushi offered or order an authentic Japanese dish such as tempura or soba noodles. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 891-8626. KOI LAS VEGAS A sensation from coast to coast, this celeb fave keeps its Vegas, L.A. and N.Y. locations in sync: Asian decor, cool Hollywood vibe and tantalizing Japaneseinspired menu. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 454-4555.
MAH JONG CHINESE NOODLE BAR Authentic Cantonese and Chinese dishes combined with Asian-inspired décor and a fluent Chinese staff make this restaurant like no other. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
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MING’S TABLE Asian restaurant offers a menu stocked with noodle dishes and Chinese and American-Chinese favorites. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000.
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P.F. CHANG’S The combination of dramatic lighting and rich earth tones creates this modern Chinese bistro’s hip scene. Its exciting, extensive menu seeks to attain harmony of taste, texture, color and aroma in all its familystyle dishes. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 836-0955. SEA: The Thai Experience Enjoy exotic Thai fusion cuisine in a sleek modern design that includes a serene pond centered in the restaurant. Specialty dishes include grilled lemongrass chicken, Tamarind whole fish and pineapple curry duck. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-3888. SOCIAL HOUSE Innovative sushi and Pan-Asian cuisine served in a warm and intimate atmosphere. Crystals at CityCenter, (702) 735-1122.
SUSHI ROKU Eating is elevated to an art form with premium sushi and sashimi platters and Asian dishes like monkfish pâté wrapped in salmon and topped with caviar and uni. The room is accented with bamboo, chiseled stone and dark woods. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 733-7373.
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Buffet CARNIVAL WORLD BUFFET Seven live stations, including a teppanyaki grill, serve more than 300 dishes prepared fresh daily, from pizza to omelettes to 70 varieties of homemade pies. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7757. EMPEROR’S BUFFET Affordable buffet has a breakfast bar with a live omelette cooking station and serves American and international cuisine. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-3311. FLAVORS, THE BUFFET From Brazilian barbecue to Italian casseroles to fire-roasted rotisserie chicken and fresh seafood, Flavors offers selections spanning the globe. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000. LAGO BUFFET International breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets daily, and a weekend champagne brunch with omelettes cooked to order, hand-carved herb-crusted prime rib, fresh jumbo shrimp and crab legs on ice. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7928. LE VILLAGE BUFFET Features live-action cooking stations themed after seven French provinces. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4930. PARADISE GARDEN BUFFET Buffet offers prime rib, carved fresh turkey, steamed mussels and littleneck clams with saffron cream sauce, and much more. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111.
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SPICE MARKET BUFFET This sensory smorgasbord has tastes from around the globe. In addition to ethnic entrées, the usual suspects— salads, carving stations and desserts—have made this one of the best buffets in Vegas. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-9005.
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STERLING BRUNCH A Sunday brunch like no other. Champagne, sturgeon caviar, beef tenderloin and lobster top the menu. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-7999. TODAI RESTAURANT Sushi and seafood buffet offers a wide
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Participating Buffets Carnival World Buffet at the Rio
Starting at $44.99 for Total Rewards members, it lets you eat your way around Las Vegas with unlimited in-and-out access to the buffets of your choice until your 24-hour window expires.
Emperor’s Buffet at Imperial Palace
So if you can’t decide between the misoglazed duck at Paradise Garden, the Brazilian barbecue at Flavors or the Alaskan king crab at Spice Market, why try to choose? Have it all!
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RESTAURANTS French CAFÉ BELLE MADELEINE From morning ’til night, this pâtisserie fulfills your cravings for something sweet. Start with a croissant, Danish or turnover, or try an éclair, tiramisu or peach tart. Salads, fresh fruit and non-fat frozen yogurt also are available. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. CHATEAU BEER GARDEN Located on the Strip-side terrace at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens, beer garden accommodates both thirsts and appetites. Open daily at 10 a.m., the restaurant and bar offers a selection of 20 draft beers, with specialty cocktails and a French café menu serving an array of pizzas, salads, sandwiches and burgers. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 776-7770. EIFFEL TOWER RESTAURANT Dine on classic French cuisine of world-renowned Chef Jean Joho at this romantic spot more than 100 feet above the Las Vegas Strip in the replica tower. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 948-6937. JJ’S BOULANGERIE Start the day with a croissant and a cup of coffee or visit for a light lunch. This bakery produces perfect pastries, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. LA CRÊPERIE Reminiscent of the sidewalk cafés in Paris, this walk-up bistro serves a variety of crêpes, perfect for a light breakfast, lunch or dinner snack. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000.
LE BURGER BRASSERIE A French interpretation of an American classic: a lively meat-andpotatoes Sports Grille featuring gourmet burgers, from the classic beef to chicken, salmon, lamb and veggie creations. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4346. LE PROVENÇAL The walls are covered with murals of the French countryside, and the wait staff dresses in French peasant garb and perform songs as diners dig into the FrenchItalian cuisine. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000.
MON AMI GABI RESTAURANT Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner inside Paris Las Vegas, the restaurant serves classic bistro cuisine, including crêpes, quiches, French onion soup and its signature steak frites. Its hip, trendy scene comes with an amazing patio for dining al fresco. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 944-4224. PAYARD PÂTISSERIE & BISTRO Pastry shop and bistro from award-winning French chef François Payard. It offers guests three distinct experiences, including a chocolate shop, pastry shop with made-to-order crêpes and sandwiches, and an intimate full-service dining room offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY Gourmet dining from French Master Chef Guy Savoy. The 10-course Menu Prestige is the restaurant’s crown jewel featuring signature dishes like the silky Artichoke and Black Truffle Soup and the decadent Colors of Caviar. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530.
I ta l i a n IL MULINO NEW YORK Owned by brothers Gino and Fernando Masci, the restaurant focuses on the rustic, hearty cuisine of the Abruzzi region—where the brothers were raised—and is known for its veal and shellfish. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 492-6000. ilmulino.com
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MARTORANO’S Diverse menu includes homemade Italian-American favorites such as the eggplant stack, fresh mozzarella and Steve Martorano’s world-famous meatballs. The restaurant offers a unique atmosphere that combines exceptional food with film and extraordinary music. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 862-3530. Photo Courtesy of il mulino new york
PIZZA PALACE Restaurant serving a wide variety of value priced pizza, pasta and other traditional Italian dishes. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-3311.
Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas
RAO’S Legendary East Harlem restaurant with 115 years of history brings its home-style Italian food and its famous lemon chicken to Las Vegas. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. TREVI Gelato Master Hank Sbraccia’s Spaghetti Ice serves up plenty of double takes—it’s a brimming pasta bowl of fresh homemade vanilla gelato strands acting as the spaghetti, chocolate gelato scoops as the meatballs, strawberry sauce as the marinara and shaved white chocolate as the parmesan. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 735-4663.
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Seafood BÚZIOS SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Gaze out over the Rio’s VooDoo Beach and sparkling swimming pools while dining on the freshest seafood. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 862-3530. JOE’S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK & STONE CRAB The Joe’s tradition began in 1921 in Miami Beach. Crack some claws or dive into other fresh seafood dishes, such as the jumbo crab cakes and oysters Rockefeller. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 792-9222.
OYSTER BAR Enjoy seafood favorites such as oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab, calamari or a squid salad. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000.
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RESTAURANTS Steakhouse BALLY’S STEAKHOUSE Generous portions of favorites like slow-roasted, aged prime rib, bone-in sirloin steak and Chilean sea bass are served in the atmosphere of a classic steakhouse. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 862-3530.
THE RANGE STEAKHOUSE In an intimate dining room overlooking views of the Las Vegas Strip, dine on succulent steaks, prime rib, seafood and poultry entrées. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 862-3530.
BOA STEAKHOUSE Accented with centuriesold driftwood, this upscale steakhouse has exceptional Strip views. The tasting menu contains items paired with specialty cocktails. Try the filet mignon with a Blackberry Smash or steamed Chilean sea bass with the Tropic Thunder. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 733-7373.
STEAKHOUSE AT BILL’S Recipient of the AAA Three Diamond rating, this restaurant is a hidden gem offering intimate dining in a vintage Vegas setting of dark woods and deep reds. Bill’s specializes in tableside preparations and classic steaks, seafood and chops. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, (702) 737-2100.
EMBERS Intimate steakhouse serves affordable succulent steaks and chops, while offering tableside salad and dessert preparation. Imperial Palace, (702) 794-3311.
NEROS Steakhouse specializes in dry-aged prime beef, tender chops, fresh fish and seafood. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. Pampas Churrascaria Get skewered. This brazen Brazilian steakhouse specializes in roasted meats—everything from sirloin to pork to chicken—all delivered on skewers, which are then carved tableside. The meats are cooked rotisserie-style sealing in the flavor. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 737-4748. BOA Steakhouse at The Forum Shops at Caesars
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STRIP HOUSE Chef John Schenk serves up savory fare in a sensuous David Rockwelldesigned environment. Order charred prime cuts of beef to accompany signature sides such as black-truffle creamed spinach and goose-fat potatoes. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 737-5200. VOODOO STEAK You’ll be spellbound by this intimate steak house’s menu featuring Tomahawk Rib-Eye and fresh seafood selections with a French-Creole flair. The restaurant’s stunning panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip can be admired from the 50th floor. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 862-3530. VooDoo Steak at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
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AUTO COLLECTION Get a peek at the more than 250 antique and historic automobiles at the world’s largest and finest classic car showroom. Imperial Palace. Tickets: (702) 794-3174.
ANTHONY COOLS In this adults-only show, comedic hypnotist Anthony Cools taps into the subconscious naughtiness of audience volunteers with hilarious results. Paris Las Vegas. Tickets: (877) 374-7469.
EIFFEL TOWER EXPERIENCE Take romance to new heights. The Eiffel Tower is a half-scale reproduction of the Paris landmark. The observation deck—460 feet above the Strip—has a breathtaking, panoramic view. Paris Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 946-4350. MAVERICK HELICOPTER TOURS Ascend to the skies with the only VIP-level helicopter company in Las Vegas. First-class excursions above the Strip, Grand Canyon, Colorado River and more are enhanced by the narration of experienced pilots. Indulge in the plush interior of the ECO-Star helicopter’s larger cabin and stadium-style seating for better visibility. Tickets: (702) 261-0007 or (888) 261-4414. maverickhelicopter.com
GEORGE WALLACE Funnyman George Wallace started his comedy career as a writer for The Redd Foxx Show. Now he has audiences rolling in the aisles in The Flamingo Showroom with a stand-up routine that is different night after night. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3333. JERRY SEINFELD Best-selling author, standup legend and sitcom superstar Jerry Seinfeld brings his take on life to The Colosseum’s stage. Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. THE IMPROV AT HARRAH’S Comics have been making audiences laugh at this Improv location since 1995. Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 369-5223.
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CASCATA Designed by renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones, Cascata is celebrated as one of the finest designs in the world and is the ultimate in privacy and luxury. One Cascata Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. (702) 294-2005. golfcascata.com
VINNIE FAVORITO Wise-guy Vinnie Favorito is famous for his off-the-cuff comments and unscripted humor. The comedian, who is known for “roasting” celebrities, will work the room to find his next hit. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3333.
Poolside paradise is home to Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, koi and turtles. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111.
RIO SECCO GOLF CLUB Located in the foothills of the Black Mountains, this challenging Rees Jones-designed course features holes running through steep canyons and desert washes with others on plateaus overlooking the city. 2851 Grand Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89052. Phone: (702) 777-2400. riosecco.net
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BARRY MANILOW Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow brings an all-new show full of music and magic to the intimate 1,500-seat Paris Theatre. Songs like “Mandy,” “Copacabana” and “Can’t Smile Without You” have made Manilow a musical icon. Paris Las Vegas. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. CÉLINE DION Following five years of sold-out shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and a world tour, Céline Dion is preparing for her triumphant return to Las Vegas on March 15, 2011. Caesars Palace. Tickets (877) 423-5463. DONNY & MARIE The singing siblings perform a 90-minute show at Flamingo Las Vegas where their greatest hits—“a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n‘ roll”—unfold as a multimedia spectacle on a custom-designed stage. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3333. matt goss Backed by a nine-piece band, the British crooner—who has sold 17 million albums worldwide—is a throwback to old Vegas singing original songs and popular covers such as Frank Sinatra’s “Luck Be a Lady.” Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000.
Mag i c DIRK ARTHUR’S WILD MAGIC Get upclose and personal with magician Dirk Arthur’s assortment of exotic cats featuring snow tigers, Bengal tigers, spotted leopards and black panthers. The hour-long show casts the cats in a variety of illusions. O’Sheas Casino. Tickets: (702) 733-3333. The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Everyone loves the mad plaid magician. Mac King’s act combines quirky humor, visual gags and sleight-of-hand tricks. Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 369-5111.
NATHAN BURTON COMEDY MAGIC Nathan Burton, who shot to fame on America’s Got Talent and The Entertainer, combines comedy and magic in his hilarious, fast-paced afternoon show. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3333.
PENN & TELLER The “Bad Boys of Magic” put on an edgy act mixing comedy and magic that involves knives, guns, fire and more. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
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Entertainment Nightlife BILL’S LOUNGE Rock out to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with Elvis impersonator Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee; complimentary one-hour show, Monday through Friday, at 3 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, (702) 737-2100.
EXTRA LOUNGE At the Sin City headquarters of entertainment news program EXTRA, kick back with a cocktail and tons of eye candy as the TV show’s correspondents and crew get up-close and personal with Tinseltown’s hotshots. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
CARNAVAL COURT The party never stops at outdoor venue Carnaval Court—home of the world’s top flair bartenders and live daily entertainment. Open until 4 a.m. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 693-6143.
FLIRT LOUNGE Flirt is a haven where women gather after seeing the Chippendales show, one of the steamiest male revues in Vegas. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
CASA FUENTE Relax with a fine cigar and an exotic cocktail from the bar. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 731-5051.
HEART BAR The pulse of Planet Hollywood beats throughout the resort’s phenomenal three-acre casino. At the core is Heart, where thirst is quenched around the clock. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
CHATEAU NIGHTCLUB Stimulating club goers with three separate nightlife experiences: a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens. The only nightclub located directly on the Strip. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 776-7777. chateaunightclublv.com CLEOPATRA’S BARGE Originally opened in 1970, Cleopatra’s Barge was recently renovated and has a vintage Vegas feel. The venue transforms into the Gossy Room every Friday and Saturday night with entertainment by Matt Goss. Caesars Palace, (702) 791-7110.
COYOTE UGLY Wild watering hole and saloon where female bartenders entertain by dancing on the bar tops. New York-New York Hotel and Casino, (702) 740-6336. CROWN THEATER AND NIGHTCLUB Hip nightspot featuring live concerts and events, including a nightly 7 p.m. performance by the The Platters, Cornel Gunter Coasters and Marvelettes. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (888) 727-6966. thecrownlasvegas.com
DEALERTAINERS The Dealertainers Pit puts impersonators of celebrities such as Alice Cooper, Britney Spears, Dolly Parton, Ricky Martin and Elvis on the casino floor to deal blackjack and perform daily from 11 a.m. to 4 a.m. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-3311. DRAI’S After-hours nightclub for those who don’t want the party to end. Open Thursday through Sunday at 1 a.m. Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon, (702) 737-0555. 112
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LE CABARET Charming lounge offers entertainment seven nights a week. Sip cocktails under trees strung with twinkling lights and enjoy the sounds of DJ Sally on weekdays and a variety of different bands on weekends. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. NAPOLEON’S DUELING PIANO BAR Let the duel begin. Pianists square off nightly to play your requests. Full-service bar and a menu of carefully selected champagnes available. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. THE PLAYING FIELD LOUNGE Planet Hollywood’s very own double-header. Its daytime Race and Sports Book transforms into a nocturnal lounge. The bar has more than 30 plasma-screen televisions and features live karaoke and DJs Fridays and Saturdays. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
PURE NIGHTCLUB Elevate yourself. Take the glass elevator or dramatic, twisting staircase to the enchanting 14,000-square-foot terrace that offers a party under the stars. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7873. ROCKHOUSE BAR & NIGHTCLUB Dive bar on the Strip is a party place with daily drink specials, DJs and dancers in bird cages. Imperial Palace, (702) 731-9683. SEAHORSE LOUNGE Laid-back lounge features a 1,700-gallon aquarium as its focal point. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110. SHADOW BAR Flair bartenders spin bottles and whip up trendy cocktails as performers dance behind backlit screens. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110. VOODOO LOUNGE Flair bartenders mix up wild concoctions such as the Witch Doctor. Sip a signature cocktail inside on the 51st floor or on the outdoor deck where you can take in the breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Strip. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7800.
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Production Shows CHIPPENDALES Experience “The Ultimate Girls Night Out®” when you visit the fast-paced Chippendales® revue, which features 12 chiseled males performing provocative yet tasteful dance routines. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
MATSURI Japan’s famed “Muscle Musical” lets 18 highly skilled, athletic performers’ muscles do the talking as they perform stunts like the Human Jump Rope and Judo Tango. Colorful costumes add to the spectacle. Imperial Palace. Tickets: (888) 777-7664.
DONN ARDEN’S JUBILEE! Entertaining Las Vegas for the past 30 years, Donn Arden’s lavish stage production with its eye-catching, toe-tapping musical numbers and costumed showgirls continues to delight audiences. Bally’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 967-4567.
PEEPSHOW Holly Madison headlines this sexy striptease-and-storytelling adult production featuring Broadway veteran Josh Strickland and an ensemble of sizzling PEEPSHOW GIRLS dancers. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 785-5555.
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THE PRICE IS RIGHT™ – LIVE! Come on down! America’s favorite television game show hits the Vegas stage with the same games—Plinko, Cliffhangers and Punch a Bunch—as contestants play for cash and prizes and battle in the Showcase Showdown. Bally’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 967-4567.
You won’t believe your eyes—these gals really are guys. This 75-minute energetic show stars Frank Marino as comic icon Joan Rivers and features a cast of superstar female impersonators. Imperial Palace. Tickets: (888) 777-7664.
HUMAN NATURE Celebrate Motown with Human Nature. The Australian quartet has four multi-platinum albums back home and has toured with Céline Dion and Michael Jackson. Imperial Palace. Tickets: (888) 777-7664.
LEGENDS IN CONCERT Superstars of yesterday and today—including Elvis Presley, Madonna and Dolly Parton—are impersonated at this long-running celebrity tribute show. Tickets: (702) 369-5111.
LE REVE The aquatic adventure, featuring aerial acrobatics, high dives and synchronized swimming scenes, is housed in a domed theater “of the round” where no seat is farther than 40 feet from the stage. Wynn Las Vegas, (702) 770-9966.
SHOW IN THE SKY The best free show in Vegas, it’s Mardi Gras four nights a week in the Rio’s Masquerade Village. Beads fall from floats and singers perform sexy dance routines to today’s hottest hits. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
B A LLY ’ S Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily. Appointments: (702) 967-4366.
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“X” Burlesque An adult revue that combines imaginative choreography with outrageous props such as bungees, bathtubs and beds to excite the crowd and leave them eagerly wondering what’s next. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3111.
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A Moving Production Matsuri debuted in Las Vegas five years ago, the American version of Japan’s famed Muscle Musical. Besides the name, little else was changed: Matsuri arrived with the same burst-of-energy performances and high action as its widely touted Japanese counterpart. Meaning “festival” in Japanese, Matsuri combines extreme athleticism and precise rhythmic gymnastics in a variety of acts— from jump-rope numbers to foot drumming and the traditional Lion Dance. “It embodies not only traditional Japanese culture, but also contemporary Japanese culture,” explains Megan Belk, president of EBI Enterprises. For performer Ayuri Iisaku, who plays the warrior princess Oiran, coming to Las Vegas was “a dream come true,” she says through a translator. Iisaku took up dance at age seven and began performing in Muscle Musical in 2004 before the dynamic show came stateside. By performing with such “raw, organic energy,” Belk says, the cast leaves audiences “shaking their heads in disbelief at their amazing skills and stamina.” VP
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