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thE burGEr bASicS: “There is no big secret to making a good burger at home: Just season your beef well, don’t cook it above medium, and have a good bun with integrity to stand up to all those toppings.”
KEEpinG SKin hEAlthy: Oxygen facials aren’t the only way to keep wrinkles away. Melissa says “hydration and light exfoliation” are keys to fresh, younger-looking skin. WhAt ’S in your bAG? “I will NOT leave on any trip without my Clarisonic. I also love Ila-Spa face oil. The aromatherapy alone is pampering, but my skin feels incredible. Not a lot of people know about it. It’s my own little secret. Well, until now.”
coWboy tEnDEnciES? Robert loves vintage Levi’s Western shirts (he wears them all the time). He enjoys sipping his Jack Daniel’s and prefers acoustic guitars. He also likes sepia-tone photographs of the Wild West and claims his favorite Western movie is Cowboys & Aliens. And, yes, he bought the belt buckle from the shoot. Yet when we asked, he said, “I’ve never thought twice about the Old West or cowboys.” He sounds like John Wayne to us.
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All-AmEricAn inSpirAtion: “Marilyn Monroe was the first sex symbol that showed women how to really wear a pair of jeans. She perfected this look in The Misfits.”
Don chEADlE on fAmE: “Don Cheadle has reminded me many times why he doesn’t love being a celebrity” or envy the everyday notoriety of his pal Brad Pitt, says Shep, who interviewed the actor for our cover feature. Says Cheadle, “I had a birthday party at my house; Brad came— and the paparazzi were everywhere. The next day it was in People. I was like, ‘Brad, you’re not coming to my house anymore.’ I can still go to the store and buy groceries.”
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hEr ESSEntiAl toppinGS: Grilled onions and cheese, but “nothing fancy like blue or brie; that’s a waste of good cheese. Give me cheddar or American— something that gets super melty and drippy.”
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What’s on their minds? SEASon’S trEnD: “Denim on denim is hot right now. Combining a lightweight chambray top and heavy denim jeans makes a nice complementary contrast. With jeans now coming in every color of the rainbow, try combining colored denim with a light or dark wash.”
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ShE WAS An AmEricAn Girl: Krystle—who grew up riding horses and listening to country music—modeled our “Whiskey Girl” after those Guess campaigns with Claudia Schiffer. “She looks like a modern-day Brigitte Bardot. I love the big hair and stunning eyes with big yet natural lips.” GunSlinGEr or frontiEr WomAn? “I would have been one of those women who wore pants, shot whiskey and guns. There’s no way you’d see me in a corset and a huge dress.”
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Kerry Simon was once hailed by Rolling Stone as the “Rock ‘n’ Roll Chef.” Not for his own rock-star looks but because real rockers dug what he was dishing and were often spotted chowing down in his restaurant kitchen. At KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers—his Russian-inspired haunt at Harrah’s Las Vegas—Simon is showing he’s the king of creativity when it comes to constructing a tasty hamburger. Keep an eye peeled for his upcoming monthly burger-and-shake combo specials: a turkey burger with lime-aid shake; a Philly cheesesteak burger and strawberry-banana shake; and a duck confit burger paired with a hazelnut shake. First, tell us about the atmosphere here. There is definitely a sexy, secretagent thing going on with the pop-art drawings. It’s more than a burger place. I want people to come in and have fun. Why is the hamburger so popular? Burgers are part of American culture. It takes us back to childhood—to grilling in the backyard. I think we really connect with the hamburger at an early age. What makes a gourmet burger great? The quality of the ingredients used and what you add to it. The beef is important; we use organic, grass-fed beef. But it’s how everything comes together—the cheese, the toppings, the sauces and, of course, the bun. Where do you find inspiration in creating your burger and shake pairings? All of our employees have ideas so it gives us an opportunity to try them out. We have contests to see what the burger of the month is going to be. It’s fun and different. Do you have a favorite pairing? Give me a double-chocolate malt and a cheeseburger and I’m happy. Your Captain Crunch Shake has become legendary. How did it come about? I was drinking the milk out of the cereal one day and it just hit me. It was quite simple really.
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We’ve observed the eating habits of Bacchanal Buffet guests. Not as scientifically as a National Geographic exploration—but nonetheless, we chronicled the behavioral patterns. Alright, we just spoke to the people in the picture. But we found out everyone tackles the buffet differently.
The Sweet Things
The Hungry Couple
It’s about teamwork. Grab what you can and sort it out later, says Ryan Flanigan ( Tony Nunzio from Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding). “One big main plate—as full as possible, with desserts surrounding it.” Remember, you can share with your partner. That includes the nine kinds of air-dried sausages.
(Like the one Tina is wielding.)
“I like to go by the saying, “If it looks good, eat it!” —Jon Howes (Chippendales) RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO
“ They don’t call me sweets for nothing,’” teases Absinthe’s Melody Sweets. These diners head right for the centerpiece dessert station and then follow it up with the meal.
(Remember, you’re on vacation—anything goes!)
“Bigger is definitely better—when doing it buffet-style.” —Gavin McHale (Chippendales) RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO
The Grazers
The don’t want to waste any time and want to start tasting in line. With more than 500 dishes prepared daily, sometimes you have to pray for will power— like the beefcakes of Chippendales did. “Dessert is fruit,” sighs Chaun Williams.
(Food belongs on plates, not on people.)
The Scout
There’s one in every group. This friend circles the buffet, not once, but twice, to survey the scene and reports the offerings back to the group. “Try working off the calories by running back and forth,” says hypnotist Anthony Cools.
(Just beware of Cools’ gaze.)
“Wear your stretchy pants and live a little!” —Angel Porrino (Absinthe) CAESARS PALACE
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TOP ROW—Tony n’ Tina’s Wedding: Maria Valdez (Tina) and Ryan Flanigan (Tony). Absinthe: Melody Sweets and Angel Porrino. Anthony Cools. Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas: Kenneth Blake (Lady Gaga), Larry Edwards (Tina Turner) and Ryan Zink (Reba McEntire). Kristina Corey (assistant, Anthony Cools), Jeff Civillico and PEEPSHOW star Cheaza. BOTTOM ROW—Chippendales: Chaun Williams, Gavin McHale and Jon Howes.
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“I’ve seen people use a variety of techniques,” says executive chef Michael Van Staden. “Some will walk the entire buffet first to see all the offerings and then attack their favorite dishes.” Others take it “station by station,” he says. “They’ll start with seafood in the front and go through all nine food stations, ending with Chinese.”
The Lady
For this dainty diner, it’s all about small bites. That means sampling dishes in tiny portions and making several trips back to the food. There’s an image to uphold, after all.
(It’s quality, not quantity.)
“Heaven and hell. Great on the lips, not so on the hips.” —Ryan Zink (Reba Mcentire, Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas) The Quad ResoRT & Casino
The Private Diner
Larry Edwards of Divas says eating at the buffet is “Simply,the Best!” But take it ‘nice and easy,’ as Tina would say.”
(We don’t need another hero.)
“ Pile it on. I go Gaga. It’s all you can eat, right?”
The Juggler
Some people balance their diet. The juggler balances everything in one trip—piling food on his or her plate. Others, like Jeff Civillico, have a different plan. “I work my way through the countries, in alphabetical order,” he says.
The Meat Lover
On a typical day, Bacchanal chefs prepare 80 42-ounce Tomahawk steaks. That’s 210 pounds worth of Tomahawks alone. The single day record is 350 pounds. That should make any meat lover run to the Bacchanal Buffet.
(PEEPSHOW’s Cheaza with a Flintstone-size cut.)
Bacchanal Buffet —Kenneth Blake (Lady Gaga, Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas) The Quad ResoRT & Casino
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Drum Roll! Recycled Percussion Brings Everything, Even the Kitchen Sink
Justin Spencer was that toddler in the kitchen drumming on a kettle with a wooden spoon. The Recycled Percussion creator confirmed as much, telling us that his favorite musical instrument is his “personal spaghetti pot.” It’s been nearly two decades since Spencer first circled up a group of friends and repurposed some pails and a kitchen sink (he stole that from his dad) to perform in a high-school talent show. He was later convinced to “keep up the madness” and did. The group appeared—and nearly won—Season 4 of America’s Got Talent. Now the crew is making noise at The Quad Resort & Casino. What exactly can fans expect at a Recycled Percussion show? “Interaction, energy, laughter and a whole lot of free cookies,”
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SET IN STONE. Las Vegas headliners Penn & Teller have cemented themselves into Hollywood history. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.) Performing together since the late 1970s—including their current 12-year-and-counting run at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino—the magic duo was honored with the 2,494 th star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame on April 5, 2013. Ironically, their star at 7003 Hollywood Boulevard is just steps away from that of iconic escape artist Harry Houdini. South Park cocreator Trey Parker and magician David Copperfield joined Penn & Teller at the star presentation ceremony.
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It’s a marriage of epicurean royalty. Restaurant Guy Savoy, with its two Michelin stars, has joined forces with Krug Champagne, one of Europe’s storied Champagne Houses. Together, the titans have opened the only Krug Chef ’s Table in the United States. Designed for those who appreciate fine food and exquisite Champagne, the six-seat Krug Chef ’s Table is tucked inside the kitchen of Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace. Patrons are greeted with a glass of Krug Grande Cuvée and then personally served 13 courses or more from a tasting menu that changes daily depending on the best available ingredients. The meal ends with a glass of Krug Rosé, but guests can customize the experience further with additional Krug Prestige Cuvée Champagnes. Diners can even watch their meal as it’s prepared. Four stations of the kitchen along with their respective cooks can be viewed on a customized iPad application via a live video feed. How’s that for up-close-and-personal? The only Krug Chef ’s Table in the United States—and one of fewer than 10 dedicated Krug spaces in the world—the private room is designed to evoke the elegance of the storied Champagne House, and displays Guy Savoy ’s and Krug’s shared passion for the art of entertaining.
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sWEEt Wins WitH CHErriEs. not on tHE Casino Floor, But in tHE dininG rooM. Lining up cherries can make you richer. But add a few wild ones to your drink or to a tasty dessert, and it will double the flavor quotient. Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro has a delicious cherry tart; Spago Chef Eric Klein makes tasty cherrywalnut bread and Center Cut at Flamingo has a very adult Cherry Lemonade. So there you have it— with a cherry on top, of course.
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Gansevoort is coming to Vegas. The luxury hotelier—famous for housing Kim Kardashian during filming of her reality television show in New York City and hosting celebrities such as Ellen Pompeo, Molly Sims and John Legend at its Turks & Caicos outpost—is teaming with Caesars Entertainment and nightlife impresario Victor Drai to bring that same boutique -hotel experience to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. When Gansevoort Las Vegas opens in early 2014, it will feature 188 Parisian apartment-style guest rooms (including 19 suites), plus a 40,000-square-foot casino and the crown jewel: Drai’s Beach Club and Nightclub, an indoor/outdoor enter tainment complex with a rooftop pool.
Need a stress-free way to start your Vegas vacation? Try The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. Travel connoisseurs roll up to the private valet entrance and are escorted to an exclusive registration desk. Then it’s off to one of the premier rooms in the Augustus or Octavius Tower, where guests have direct access to the Garden of the Gods pool oasis. Prized for its elevated experience and attentive service, The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace caught the eye of editors for Forbes Travel Guide, who awarded the program four stars while bestowing Restaurant Guy Savoy a five-star rating.
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“x” BurLesque is a PerfeCT xi The girls of “X” Burlesque will continue to tease audiences at Flamingo Las Vegas for the next three years. News of the extension was announced at the show’s 11th-anniversary party. Using props such as bathtubs, guitars and feather boas during dance numbers set to music ranging from rock ‘n’ roll all the way to pop and countr y, the high-energy topless revue has “a little bit of ever ything,” explains show creator and producer Angela Stabile. The show recently added a new pop number to Beyoncé’s “Run the World (Girls);” and a tribute to the modern-day showgirl, set to Shirley Bassey’s “Diamonds Are Forever” and remixed with Rihanna’s “Diamonds.”
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Comedian Kevin Burke has handed over his spear. After 10 years and more than 3,000 solo performances, the Defending the Caveman star is leaving Las Vegas to return to the Midwest so he can spend more time with his family. But his exit isn’t permanent. He plans to let his inner caveman occasionally escape and perform some limited engagements for the show’s National Broadway Tour. You can catch the new Caveman—Chicago native and The Second City alum Chris Allen— who replaces Burke in the show at Harrah’s Las Vegas. “It’s a tough act to follow: filling the Kevin Burke shoes of Kevin Burke. departs Defending But I am ready for the Caveman the challenge,” Allen following a 10-year run. says. Wait…we thought cavemen were barefoot.
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Marissa Medoro, the lead aesthetician at Flamingo Las Vegas, says the Flamingo’s 80-minute anti-aging Lighten-Up tighten-Up facial produces results after the very first treatment. The facial starts with a skin analysis and cleansing, followed by a scrub, glycolic peel, lifting masque and massage. Medoro says the alphahydroxy acids in the treatment products help to lightly exfoliate, resulting in skin that’s smoother and more toned, while also lightening dark spots. The treatment is especially valuable if you’ve been sunbathing or are beginning to notice sunspots. “Eighty to ninety percent of wrink les are caused by sun damage,” she points out. Another trendy treatment—the oxygen facial—has been hot in Hollywood for the past couple years and is quickly being adopted by spas everywhere. It’s favored by stars such as madonna, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez and naomi campbell; two versions can be found at Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace. madonna
On the Nobu Spa menu at Qua, the o 2 awakening facial combines a topical treatment, in which pure oxygen molecules a re released into the epidermal layer to detoxify and revitalize the skin, with a “sculpting massage,” says Angela Tedesco, a master facial ar tisan at Qua. The massage helps aid circulation, tightens muscles and lifts the skin.
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Another Qua treatment, the results-oriented 50-minute oxygenating facial, uses ginseng, a powerful antioxidant, to neutralize free radicals—skin-cell scavengers that come from exposure to sun, smoke and pollution or are the result of not getting enough rest. The treatment targets and reenergizes these damaged cells that can lead to premature aging. With any of these treatments, you can say good-bye to a dull complexion and hello to revived skin. The only thing you have to lose are those fine lines and wrinkles.
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“I told myself I would never come back” —Stu Price (Ed Helms), The Hangover Part III
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They’re baaack! It started innocently with Alan (Zach Galifianakis) asking a simple—some would say “simpleminded”—question of a Caesars Palace desk clerk: “Did Caesar live here?”
We all know what happened next, and again in Thailand. Now, aiming to repeat the success of its first two installments, The Hangover franchise unveiled its third, and final, chapter this summer. The Hangover Part III brings the boys back to the place where it all began: Caesars Palace. Just like in the original, the iconic hotel takes center stage in The Hangover Part III. The resort also served as the venue for the film’s promotional junket in May. “It needed to end where it began,” explains director Todd Phillips. “It had to end in Sin City because the movie is about these guys paying for the sins of the past. They have to settle that score.” While in Las Vegas on the promotional tour, the film’s stars checked out Vegas Uncork’d at Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods, sampling fare by some of the city’s most celebrated chefs. Bradley Cooper, Heather Graham and Ken Jeong also took in Elton John’s “ The Million Dollar Piano” show and dined at the new Nobu Caesars Palace.
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With The Hangover stars now full-blown celebrities, you would think it would be difficult for them to navigate the casino during filming, or for recreational fun, without drawing a crowd. Not so, says Cooper. “ This city is just indifferent to anything other than what it’s doing,” he says of filming Part III. “ We were surprised just how different it was. In [The Hangover], we would walk into the elevator with tiger scratches on our neck, and no one would even blink. Even now, you could walk into a store and see Zach’s face on a T-shirt, or an impersonator outside— and still, we could maneuver around unnoticed.”
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Simplicity and Beauty in Natural States
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s latest restaurant at Caesars Palace is designed around the Japanese aesthetic of wabi-sabi. To make the sprawling space more cozy, architect David Rockwell used stylish interiors and natural materials, such as stone, wood and paper, to create an atmosphere that feels like a series of intimate, semi-private rooms.
Natural Selections “Three elements weave throughout the restaurant: ikebana baskets (steel armature wrapped in natural fiber), decorative slats of wood, and a geometric screen upholstered in leather,” says Rockwell.
Ethereal Design To set the tone, colorful, patterned private dining pods and leather-upholstered screens wrap the dining room, while oversized glowing lanterns evoking jellyfish are scattered in the center of the main dining area to complement the atmosphere.
Screening Room Undulating screens in the dining room insulate the space to create a more intimate setting.
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“We wanted the atmosphere to be
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Size Matters
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At 12,775 square feet, the Caesars Palace location is the world’s largest, and most innovative, Nobu restaurant to date.
“To play with scale and retain intimacy, we designed many different private-dining options for groups of six to eight people, such as the wovenabaca pods that resemble glowing lanterns,” Rockwell explains.
With more than 327 seats, the restaurant offers a sophisticated, yet whimsical, experience. Different seating environments include a 15-person sushi bar, private dining pods, teppanyaki tables (a first for Nobu in the United States), and a large bar and lounge area.
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Big Thing An UrbAn neighborhood SproUtS on the Strip What the Las Vegas Strip has always lacked is an open-air, walker-friendly entertainment district. A place to grab a bite, barhop and bebop to music— all within a few steps. Now it’s getting one. The LINQ, located between The Quad Resort & Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas, is opening later this year. “You’ll be transported from the Strip to a city neighborhood, much like you would find in New York City,” says Jon Gray, The LINQ’s vice president and general manager. “No matter what the time of day, there will be something to do. We’re creating an experience that currently does not exist in Las Vegas.”
Eat Dining options at The LINQ range from brickoven pizzeria Flour & Barley and quirky Celtic pub tilted Kilt (the sexy servers wear plaid kilts) to comfort-food favorite Off the Strip and Mexican eatery Chayo Cocina, which Gray says is home “to The LINQ’s best balcony.” For more unique eats, there’s F.a.M.E., “a true experience for the five senses,” he explains. This culinary bazaar, with its pop-art setting, brings the idea of the Asian Night Markets to Vegas. Save room for dessert. The Sprinkles Cupcakes flagship Las Vegas location will feature its confections with artisan ice cream and a cupcake ATM. ShOp KOtO, a lifestyle shop with outposts in Aspen and Miami’s South Beach, is a hipster haven for trendy trinkets—the likes of which your social-media-savvy friends are posting and blogging about. Put your best foot forward at Bella Scarpa, a footwear boutique that Gray says will “satiate the passions of shoe hounds.” And true to its name, Ruby Blue is decked in sparkling red walls with royal-blue upholstered insets “evoking the feel of a burlesque dressing room.” Lingerie and bustiers, and a variety of provocative novelty games and toys, mark its inventory.
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DRinK With its endless fleet of tap handles featuring craft, impor ted and specialty ales and lagers, the dual-level Yard house is for serious hop heads.
A view of the bowling lanes at new York City’s brooklyn bowl
pLaY Concerts by Snoop Dogg, Adele and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs impressed Rolling Stone enough to name New York’s Brooklyn Bowl as one of America’s top “Venues That Rock.” The 32-lane bowling alley and sports bar at The LINQ will transform into a 2,000-plusperson concert hall and club at night. RiDE Grab a pre-ride cocktail from the lounge at the Wheel House before boarding one of the 28 air-conditioned cabins for the half-hour round trip on the high Roller. While each cabin can hold up to 40 people, the pods are also available for individual or group experiences—and that includes weddings.
WheeL DeaL Once open, the 550-foot High Roller will be the tallest observation wheel in the world—eclipsing both the London Eye and Singapore Flyer in height.
hIGh ROLLeR FUN FaCTS Location: 1,250 feet from Las Vegas Boulevard on the Center Strip Height: 550 feet (tallest observation wheel in the world) Cabin: 28 glass-enclosed, air-conditioned cabins (outfitted with televisions and iPod docks) Trip Time: 30 minutes The “Salty Caramel” from Sprinkles Cupcakes
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DEFINING LuXuRy: FEATuRED IN THIS ISSuE Audemars Piguet Bell & Ross Blancpain Boucheron Breguet Breitling Bremont Bulgari Calvin Klein Cartier Chanel Chopard Corum Davidoff Dior Fendi Gucci Harry Winston Hermes Hublot Jacob & Co. Jaquet Droz Longines Louis Vuitton Montblanc Omega Oris Patek Philippe Piaget Picchiotti Rado Rolex Swarovski TAG Heuer Tissot Tudor Ulysse Nardin Vacheron Constantin Versace Zenith
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It’s All About style
VACHERON CONSTANTIN Patrimony traditionnelle World time
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April 1819. François Constantin takes responsibility for the worldwide business expansion of Vacheron Constantin. During a business trip to Italy, this visionary man coined the phrase which would become the company motto in a letter addressed to the manufacture: « …do better if possible, and that is always possible …».
True to this motto and to the spirit that forged its history, Vacheron Constantin still remains committed to pushing the boundaries of watchmaking in order to provide its clients with the highest standards of technology, aesthetics and finish.
Overseas Chronograph Pink gold case, Self-winding mechanical movement Réf. 49150/000R-9338
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Dawn of a new age We live in an age where fast fashion and technology, unfortunately, often take priority over quality and craftsmanship. In lieu of convenience and speed, appreciation for the finer things in life is sometimes abandoned. Alas, in today’s world, it’s quite common to see younger generations check the time on their cell phone rather than on their wrist; but in the past few seasons, the fashion industry has made moves toward more sartorial
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Inspired by marine chronometers, the Academy Christophe Colomb Hurricane is a feat of micromechanical engineering. The timepiece contains a complex chain-and-fusee mechanism tucked into a 45-mm rose-gold case attached to an alligator leather strap.
are accenting their bespoke suits and tuxedos with luxury timepieces, introducing a new generation to the world of watches.
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HUBLOT The Big Bang Ferrari King Gold Carbon is a 45.5-mm timepiece in satin-finished 18-karat King gold. The watch has a carbon-fiber bezel with a sapphire dial, and black rubber and Schedoni leather strap with red stitching. Water-resistant to 100 meters.
ROLEX The Oyster Perpetual Cosmograph Daytona, 40-mm, in18-karat pink gold with Oysterlock bracelet.
ON THE COVER: The Patrimony Traditionelle World Time in 18-Karat rose gold displays 37 different time zones on the dial, with a day/night indication and an automatic self-winding movement. The watch has a transparent caseback and measures 42.5 mm in diameter, and bears the Hallmark of Geneva.
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Why are we drawn to timepieces? Aside from the obvious purpose of keeping time, watches are an investment that will last for many years to come and can be passed down to future generations.
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Timepieces are also a subtle display of style widely respected and easily recognized by people who
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appreciate fine details and luxury. A symbol of status and power, watches are the most significant and elite accessory a man can own.
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BREITLING Transocean Chronograph has an 18-karat red-gold case with silver dials and sub-dials set on a brown crocodile strap.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET The Royal Oak Offshore Chronograph is a self-winding 44-mm watch with a ceramic case and bezel on a black rubber strap with a titanium pin buckle. Water-resistant to 100 meters.
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VACHERON CONSTANTIN The Patrimony Traditionelle Chronograph in 18-karat white gold has mechanical hand-wound movement, and a transparent 42-mm case with an alligator strap.
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It’s aLL about stYLE ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Day-Date II, 41-mm, in 18-karat yellow gold, diamond bezel, champagne-diamond dial with two baguettes and President bracelet.
BREITLING Galactic 36 Unisex watch in stainless-steel and gold case with a stratus silver dial on a stainless-steel and gold Pilot bracelet. WOMEN’S TIMEPIECE CONNOISSEUR
HUBLOT The 41-mm Hublot Big Bang Gold Zebra Bang Limited Edition has a satin-finished 18-karat red-gold case, and polished 18-karat red-gold bezel set with 48 fine baguette-cut black spinels and uncolored topazes, and a zebra-colored dial and strap. Water-resistant to 100 meters.
puncTualITy never lookeD So gooD It is no longer en vogue to arrive fashionably late, especially when this season’s most coveted timepieces are all about punctuality. From trendy to ultra-chic, dual-tones to embellished bezels, or edgy designs with oodles of diamonds and other gemstones, today’s timepieces are anything but ordinary. No matter your preference, whether bangled or banded, oversized dials or classic styles, women’s watches are not only a statement accessory but a functional—or shall we say “punctual”—piece of jewelry.
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AUDEMARS PIGUET The Royal Oak Lady Quartz is a white-quartz watch with date display, an 18-karat gold case and brilliant-cut diamonds on a white rubber strap.
ceramic watches are synonymous with taste, class and elegance. romantic, cute and girly, ceramic watches are known to be highly durable and scratchresistant. The perfect timepiece for a
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The Dior VIII Grand Bal Résile 33-mm watch with automatic movement in high-tech white ceramic has a steel case, rotating bezel with white ceramic inserts, opal silver-tone diamond dial and anti-reflective sapphire crystal.
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TO BREAK THE RULES, YOU MUST FIRST MASTER THEM. THE WATCH THAT BROKE ALL THE RULES, REBORN. IN 1972, THE ORIGINAL ROYAL OAK SHOCKED THE WATCHMAKING WORLD AS THE FIRST HAUTE HOROLOGY SPORTS WATCH TO TREAT STEEL AS A PRECIOUS METAL. TODAY THE NEW ROYAL OAK COLLECTION STAYS TRUE TO THE SAME PRINCIPLES SET OUT IN LE BRASSUS ALL THOSE YEARS AGO: “BODY OF STEEL, HEART OF GOLD.” OVER 130 YEARS OF HOROLOGICAL CRAFT, MASTERY AND FINE DETAILING LIE INSIDE THIS ICONIC MODERN EXTERIOR; THE PURPOSEFUL ROYAL OAK ARCHITECTURE NOW EXPRESSED IN 41MM DIAMETER. FROM AVANT-GARDE TO ICON.
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Burger Brasserie Not all burgers are created equal and some of the most unique patties on the Strip can be found at Burger Brasserie inside Paris Las Vegas. The menu here includes chicken, salmon, lamb, turkey and veggie creations. Traditionalists have the classic beef options, while the more adventurous may hunger for the $777 Kobe beef and Maine lobster burger. This specialty burger really takes it over the top, with caramelized onions, imported Brie, crispy prosciutto and 100-year-old aged balsamic vinegar. Wash it down with—what else?—a chilled bottle of Dom Pérignon Rosé Champagne, included in the price.
“To me, the burger is the perfect sandwich, the perfect meal. To achieve the best burger possible you’ve got to treat each component with the thoughtfulness and respect it deserves.” —Chef Bobby Flay, Burgers, Fries & Shakes
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Maybe it’s nostalgia for backyard barbecues and long days by the pool, but nothing says summer like a cheeseburger fresh off the grill. The number of choices these days can be dizzying: Wagyu or Angus beef? Cheddar cheese or pepper jack? Roasted poblanos or jalapeños? To help narrow it down, we asked chefs from some of the Strip’s best burger joints to reveal the secret to making a great burger, and found five spots with patties that are pretty hard to top. Watch Vegas Player Television for more from the chefs at Gordon Ramsay BurGR.
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Gordon Ramsay BurGR Chef Gordon Ramsay makes his foray into the world of burgers at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Executive Chef Eric Mickle helped develop the combination of meats that make their perfect patty: “We have a blend of three different meats,” he explains; the restaurant uses brisket and short rib for fat and flavor, and chuck “to give you that steak sensation.” But at BurGR it’s not just the meat that makes a difference—it’s the wood. BurGR is the only burger restaurant on the Strip that cooks its patties on a wood-fired grill, fueled by alder and apple wood.
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Mesa Grill After several years of second-place finishes, Chef Bobby Flay finally won the Burger Bash at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. He reigned supreme with a Green Chili Burger featuring an Angus beef patty topped with roasted poblano relish, pickled red onion and a white cheddar cheese sauce. Bite into the award-winning burger at his Caesars Palace restaurant, where Mesa Grill executive chef Paul Del Favero reveals his keys to building a great burger: beef containing the correct ratio of fat to meat (“eightytwenty is a good mix,”) fresh, high-quality toppings and, of course, “a good guy on the grill who can cook them to temperature and be consistent about it.”
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KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers Kerry Simon’s burger spot in Harrah’s Las Vegas is an extension of his win over chef Cat Cora in “Battle Hamburger” on Iron Chef America. Simon is famed for his creative monthly specials—he once paired a Carne Asada burger with a Mexican hot chocolate shake. The menu is packed with innovative burgers such as his Short Rib Sloppy Joe, and you can even challenge his creations and customize your own.
“You want a burger to be juicy and full of flavor.” —Chef Kerry Simon
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Margaritaville We would be remiss if we left out Jimmy Buffet’s own burger that pays homage to his carnivorous habits. The Cheeseburger in Paradise on the menu at Flamingo Las Vegas is topped with American cheese and, of course, your traditional lettuce and tomato. If you want to stick to the song lyrics, order yours with Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes, or find heaven on earth with an onion slice.
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You soon might see a candy apple red convertible parked outside The Quad Resort & Casino. That’s because Guy Fieri, host of Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, is planning to open his first Las Vegas restaurant there by year’s end, bringing his Flavortown menu of comfort food favorites to the Strip. The as yet unnamed 7,000-square-foot restaurant will be located next to Carnaval Court and contain patio seating. For UNLV grad
Far left: Guy Fieri’s Knuckle Sandwich 6.5-inch Cleaver, nicknamed “The Beast,” is a serious one-pound meat cleaver ready for just about any task. Available at foodnetworkstore.com.
Fieri, this is a homecoming. “I remember the beginning of the food revolution in Las Vegas, in the early nineties as a college student,” he says. “Now I am opening my very own restaurant
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right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. I am stoked.”
Romance in the Fare Dining at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant is often lifechanging. While most diners marvel at the remarkable view and simply take delight in the tasty French fare from Chef Jean Joho’s kitchen, others push the experience to new heights and pop the question before the crème brûlée arrives. “We must lead the city in marriage proposals,” says general manager Lyle Tolhurst. According to Joho, roughly 500 couples each year “Propose in Paris.” That’s the name the restaurant uses for its trio of proposal packages which include ring-delivery options such as a Bananas Elysées dessert capped with a spun-sugar cage encasing the ring.
Those not making wedding plans take comfort in Joho’s menu which includes starters like Osetra caviar and blinis or the grand seafood platter. Guests then have a medley of entrée choices from a Rossini-style charbroiled filet mignon with foie gras and truffle sauce to sautéed veal medallions and, Joho’s favorite, a whole boneless Dover sole. “It’s such a wonderful, fresh fish. You can smell the sea,” he says. “It’s not a secret what we do,” he continues. “We offer an experience you can’t get anywhere else.”
“It’s amazing how many engagements we have,” Joho says. “One time, we had seven engagements in a single night. The customers are always nervous wrecks. We make them comfortable.”
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M A D E IN L A S V EG A S , N EVA DA • PH OT OGRAPH ED ON L OCATI ON I N T O B Y KEIT H ’ S I L OV E T H IS BAR & GRIL L AT H ARRAH ’ S LAS VEGAS 42
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CandaCe: Alice + Olivia Rosalia bustier floral top ($330) and box-pleated lace skirt ($297), Current/Elliott snap jacket ($273), Oscar de la Renta pendant necklace ($345) and earrings ($195); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show. Bed|StĂź Gazelle boot in Natural Rustic ($195); bedstu.com.
Shawn: Post shirt ($194) and J.M.-2 straight jeans ($250); Jean Machine/thejeanmachine.com. The Real Original Gus Cowboy Hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/texashatters.com. Justin brown belt ($42); Pinto Ranch/Fashion S h ow. Tr i b a l S t a r B u c k l e ( $ 1 4 0 ) ; Gist Silversmiths/gistsilversmiths.com
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B thiS page CandaCe: OppOSite page CandaCe: SkinnyGirl-Indigo stretch jean ($140); Naked & Famous Denim/ amrag.com. Brigitte Blouse in Ocean Breeze Kensington ($225); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars. Dusty Rosaline “Ten Gallon” Bolo necklace ($120); Tarina Tarantino/ tarinatarantino.com.
AG Jeans bandana legging ($188); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show. Slouchy shirt; Toby Keith Gift Shop/Harrah’s Las Vegas. Stretch floral lace bra ($18); American Apparel/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. DK Designs copper- and ceramicbead necklace ($275); Pinto Ranch/ Fashion Show.
MauriziO: (upper right): Dexter Zip jean in Eastwood ($198); Earnest Sewn/ earnestsewn.com. Justin classic longhorn belt ($42); Pinto Ranch/ Fashion Show. Trophy buckle ($322); Gist Silversmiths/ gistsilversmiths.com.
Shawn: (top middle): Kyrre jean in Maz Dark ($198); Earnest Sewn/ earnestsewn.com. Justin black belt ($42); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Dead Man’s Hand buckle ($115); Gist Silversmiths/ gistsilversmiths.com.
adaM: (top left): 34 Heritage Charisma jean ($145), Silver Creek classic Western belt ($30); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Trophy buckle ($286); Gist Silversmiths/ gistsilversmiths.com.
LuiS: (bottom right): Black straw hat; Toby Keith Gift Shop/Harrah’s Las Vegas.
MiChaeL: (bottom left): Bull Rider hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/ texashatters.com.
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CandaCe: Man Repeller x PJK Wendy Hi-Low Skirt ($228), blue woven belt ($125); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show. Straw hat ($25); Toby Keith Gift Shop/ Harrah’s Las Vegas. Gingham blouse with denim ($88); BCBGeneration/ bcbgeneration.com. Chocolate/Pink Hearts and Scroll boot ($730); Tony Lama/tonylama.com. Skinny doublesnap bracelet in Persian Blue ($95), double-wrap bracelet in Almond ($125), flower double-wrap bracelet in Party Fuchsia; Tory Burch/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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D CandaCe The Straight Stretch Selvedge jean ($155); Naked & Famous Denim/amrag.com. Bed|St端 Gazelle boot in Natural Rustic ($195); bedstu.com. DKNY indigo cotton Racerback tank ($59.95); zappos.com. Ivanka Trump Collection rose -gold rock-crystal and diamond necklace ($4,990); ivankatrumpcollection.com.
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OppOSite page CandaCe: SkinnyGirl Indigo Power stretch jean ($140); Naked & Famous Denim/amrag.com. Heart Western top ($79); Two by Vincent Camuto/ vincecamuto.com. Dust Rosaline “Frontier” necklace ($100); Tarina Tarantino/ tarinatarantino.com.
Shawn: (upper left): Printed-dot Western cotton shirt in Royal Blue ($125); Joseph Abboud/ josephabboud.com. The Real Original Gus Cowboy Hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/ texashatters.com.
MiChaeL: (upper right): Rancho Estancia faded yellow-dots shirt ($60); Pinto Ranch/ Fashion Show. Bull Rider hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/ texashatters.com.
LuiS: (bottom right): Panhandle Slim plaid snap shirt ($70); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Black straw hat; Toby Keith Gift Shop/Harrah’s Las Vegas.
MauriziO: (bottom left): Panhandle Slim rough stock shirt ($75); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Hi-Roller hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/ texashatters.com.
S thiS page CandaCe: Alice + Olivia Rora laceoverlay dress ($597); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show. Level 99 Naomi Western jacket in Mission ($125); amazon.com. Tiffany 1837 horseshoe pendant in RUBEDO® metal on a sterling-silver chain ($225) and wide cuff in RUBEDO® metal ($3,950); Tiffany & Co./The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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CandaCe: Rebecca Taylor Chambray Fluted-Sleeve dress ($295); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show. Bed|Stü Valencia boot in Black Teak ($255); bedstu.com. Roberto Coin 18-karat Bollicine cuff, earrings and diamond necklace (price upon request); Vicci/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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“Stealing the young girl’s hearts Just like Gene and Roy Singing those campfire songs Oh I should’ve been a cowboy.” —Toby Keith (Lyrics from “Should’ve Been a Cowboy”)
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Be prepared for that little roll in the hay. Bring along a Thomas Kay lambswool throw with leather carrier ($98; pendleton-usa.com).
Our Magnificent Seven We based this look on The Magnificent Seven (1960)—starring one of the greatest casts ever assembled for an American Western film. Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen,
BLAME IT ON THE WORM
Toby Keith hasn’t yet written a song about his Wild Shot Mezcal. Can one be far off?
Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Horst Buchholz, Brad Dexter and James Coburn played the seven gunfighters in a movie as timeless as this classic Western look.
COWBOY ESSENTIALS SINgIN’ COUNTRY Next time you’re out in your truck, take a listen to Toby Keith’s sixteenth studio album, Hope on the Rocks. It’s sure to be a toe-tapper.
EASY DOES IT
The actors’ look was quietly confident, just like they were. So there is no need to put on flashy boots and oversized buckles if they’re not your thing. A simple Western shirt and some denim jeans will do the trick. But to be a movie star cowboy, you need the works:
1. BOSS OF THE PLAINS
STILL KICKIN’
When it comes to cowboy boots, choose smooth leathers for casual looks and more exotic leathers for dressier ones. Tony Lama Travis boot with wingtip in beige, Black Label Collection ($350; tonylama.com). .
J.B. Stetson is credited with inventing the cowboy hat in 1865 when he put to market the high, opencrown and broad-rim “Boss of the Plains” hat. Today, versions like Manny Gammage’s Original Gus Hat ($410 and up; texashatters.com) remain the universal image of the American West.
2. YOKES ON YOU
Snap buttons, flap pockets and the yoke— a shoulder embellishment where the back and front seams meet to form a point—combine to make a “Western” shirt like Mavi’s Andy denim shirt in cherry ($98; mavi.com).
3. FIT TO BE TIED
We’re not saying you have to rope yourself a little filly. You can tack your lasso to the wall to add a little bit of Western charm above your bunk, or just keep it on hand for your next ride. Cactus Ropes— the official rope of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (cactusropes.com).
4. ALWAYS ON WATCH
When you’re off the clock and can’t hear the dinner bell, you need something durable and rugged on your wrist—like Bremont’s ALT1-C/CR timepiece ($5,900; bremont.com).
5. DRESSED-UP DENIM
Every man needs a quality pair of dark-wash, slimfit denim jeans. Now if you don’t feel comfortable wearing yours as tight as Luke Bryant does, try a more classic fit like these WeirdGuy Left Hand Twill Selvedge jeans from Naked & Famous Denim ($140; Feature, 3735 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas).
gRAB A BITE
There’s a reason why the fried bologna sandwich is a top seller at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill ($15.99; Harrah’s Las Vegas).
6. BUCKLE DOWN
Unlike other gear that originated from the styles of real working cowboys—today’s ornate belt buckles are Hollywood fashion statements. In the 1950s, Hollywood’s Western stars began wearing flashier belts with large, shiny buckles often depicting horses, cattle and Western motifs. Tribal Star Buckle ($140; gistsilversmith.com).
7. COWBOY UP
Paired with a decorative buckle, a hand-tooled leather belt can make an artistic statement. Justin black belt ($42; Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show).
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Protection from the sun and dust or even used as a towel or tie, the cowboy’s bandana was an all-purpose tool. Topman neckerchief ($24; Topman/ Fashion Show).
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Custo Barcelona Captures Color and Bold Prints Where did the inspiration for custo Barcelona’s vibrant prints and graphics come from? This is really in our DNA. Rather than a design theme [we use] color, graphics and a mix of fabrics. Everything revolves around these three concepts, which are our foundations when we start thinking about a new collection. InspIred by CalIfornIa’s laIdbaCk lIfest yle, Custo barCelona Is an expressIon of the dalmau brothers’ playful sIde. What’s in store for us this season? A key feature in the collection is ‘eco-fluorescence,’ which entails the juxtaposition of opposing elements like ecological components and fluorescent colors. Fabrics created with an organic, natural look are combined with neon colors, while romantic fabrics, such as Swiss embroidery and lace, are fused with technological prints. describe the custo Barcelona woman? She’s a free-spirited woman who wants to express her individuality and she has a great sense of humor.
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one of summer’s biggest trends is layering. What are your tips to achieving this look? At Fashion Week in New York, we played with the idea of suggesting signature color and graphics through the filter of transparency. Our graphics were there, but subtle—right below layers of sheer fabric such as netting, tulle, metallic film prints, Lurex, elastic bands and geometric lace. What one item should every woman own right now? I would say that you cannot live without a tunic this summer.
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The Romans were master road builders. One of the most famous ancient roads was Appian Way. Not only was it the main highway connecting Rome to southern Italy upon its completion in b . c . 244, but it was also among the first of many streets to radiate from the city center. Hence the expression, “All roads lead to Rome.” But enough history—this is about the other Appian Way, and in Las Vegas, that means shopping. Guarded by a lifesize replica of Michelangelo’s David, the Appian Way Shops at Caesars Palace is a collection of trendy boutiques. Here’s what you’ll find along the avenue of shops.
BOTTLEHOOD FLAGSHIP STORE
Eco-friendly glassware. Repurposed liquor bottles are transformed into shot glasses, tumblers and vases.
CARINA The latest in women’s fashions from brands like Joseph Ribkoff (pictured), Betsey Johnson and Vince Camuto. Photo courtesy of robert Allen/bottlehood.com
COLOSSEUM CIGARS A wide selection of cigars meets the needs of the occasional smoker and seasoned aficionado.
FOREVER FLAWLESS
Black Diamond Collection skin-care products
Put your best face forward with these skin-care products and cosmetics.
H•O•M•E Eclectic gifts and decorative accents, including one-of-a-kind antiques dating to ancient China.
JIMMY CRYSTAL Customers can create their own jewelry designs with Swarovski crystals.
KING BABY STUDIO Celeb fans Taylor Swift and Howard Stern dig these handcrafted sterling-silver pieces.
OPTICA Home to Morgenthal Frederics—a one-of-a-kind line of buffalo-horn frames—and other luxury eyewear.
OLIVE & BEAUT Y Only the finest and freshest olive oils (even in the form of skin-care products) see these shelves. Amelia by Morgenthal Frederics
P!Q Games. Gag gifts. Art books. Souvenirs for those back home.
TRAVEL +
Cosmolite by Samsonite
It’s in the bag. Travel solutions for the person always on the go.
VITTORIO Fine Italian leather handbags and accessories. Vittorio Rose petal purse
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GUCCI Stainless-steel SYNC watch with rubber strap ($495); Gucci/Crystals at CityCenter.
ereS ere Cassiopee swimsuit ($470); Eres/Crystals at CityCenter.
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paUl SMItH Oversized women’s top with large stripes ($235); Paul Smith/ Crystals at CityCenter.
H.Stern Cobblestones ring in 18-karat noble gold with rock crystal and diamonds ($3,700); H.Stern/ Crystals at CityCenter.
nanet te lepore Sandy beach dress ($378); Nanette Lepore/Crystals at CityCenter.
Donna Karan Hand-stitched raffia-rope tote ($1,995); Donna Karan/Crystals at CityCenter.
Bally Large Pixie handbag ($1,795); Bally/Crystals at CityCenter.
tIffany & Co. Diamond and sapphire necklace from the Blue Book Collection ($115,000); Tiffany & Co./Crystals at CityCenter.
MarnI Blue-resin earrings ($400); Marni/Crystals at CityCenter.
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BrUnello CUCInellI Italian denim jacket ($1,240) and chambray shirt ($535); Brunello Cucinelli/Crystals at CityCenter.
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Teno Leather bracelets ($145); TeNo/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Tory BUrCh Kelsey E-tablet sleeve in Poppy Red ($165); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
CoaCh men’s Bleecker pebbledleather backpack in Saddle ($598); Coach/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Leather jacket ($2,555), black pant ($740), scissor print shirt ($420) and leather shoes ($620); Paul Smith/ Crystals at CityCenter.
henri Bendel Laser-cut tote ($350); Henri Bendel/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
TiFFany & Co. Chelsea hobo bags in Bright Moss, Espresso and Orchid ($1,150 each); Tiffany & Co./ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
lomograPhy Belair X 6-12 Jetsetter camera ($299); lomography.com.
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Holden boot ($89); vincecamuto.com.
Arnica leather handbag with waved border detail ($1,406); etro.com.
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BallY Pasha necklace ($1,350); Bally/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
GuCCi Woven leather bracelet with Gucci crest tag in light brown ($350); Gucci/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
CH CaroliNa Herrera Gold braided chain with charm ($190); CH Carolina Herrera/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
TeNo Leather bracelets ($140 and up); TeNo/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
JoHN HarDY Wide braided-silverchain cuff ($1,495); johnhardy.com.
eTro Leather braided waist belt ($824); etro.com.
DKNY Pink leather flap clutch ($295); DKNY/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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SteLLa MccartneY Falabella fringe tote bag in taupe ($1,995); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show.
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Black fringe bikini top and bottom ($4.95 each); H&M/The Forum Shops at Caesars.
cH carOLIna Herrera Gaston bag in red lambskin ($1,420); CH Carolina Herrera/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Fringe leather-look dress ($170); Topshop/ Fashion Show.
EASTEND bag in brown ($125); bedstu.com.
L.K. Bennet t Bonnie boot ($725); L.K. Bennett/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.
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Las Vegas: His Kind of Town Don Cheadle has been a familiar presence on the Sin City scene since he first won a Golden Globe® in 1999 for his acclaimed per formance as Sammy Davis, Jr., in HBO’s The Rat Pack. He was par t of the star-loaded entourage with George Clooney and Brad Pitt that robbed the Strip blind in the hugely popular o cean’s trilogy. And he recently returned to make Vegas a player in his Showtime hit, House of Lies, which earned him a second Golden Globe® as cutthroat management consultant Mar ty K aan. “Maybe there’s a little Vegas luck that came with winning twice,” he says. “Filming House of Lies in places like Caesars Palace, Bally ’s and Planet Hollywood was a great oppor tunity to showcase a town we love. When we filmed in the casinos people didn’t stop gambling. That was a bit of a challenge, but a lot of them were fans of the show.” Cheadle didn’t hesitate to take it to the limit in the no-holds-barred, series and it ’s a gamble that ’s paid off. “I’ve stretched my image, but that ’s what you expect on cable —adult themes pushing the envelope,” he says. “ The audience is getting to live things vicariously through characters doing things that most of them would never do. That definitely includes me.” Playing the slick and über-intense Mar ty, who’ll stop at nothing to win, isn’t the biggest stretch for Cheadle in House of Lies. It ’s those nude scenes, of which he’s had more than his share. “I’m not comfor table taking my clothes off in front of a bunch of people,” he says.
“It’s strange when you’re getting naked in a scene with an actress that you’ve barely met.”
“I guess you could say I’m a big poker fan,” he says. “But I’m not laying down big bucks. I don’t ever bet an amount of money that ’s going to hur t the bottom line. I’ve got two kids to get through college, so I just enjoy the game and I would never risk ever ything.” Cheadle has played with a lot of famous faces, but the one he won’t forget is Clooney. “He’s the most unlucky gambler in the world and the worst card player,” he says with a laugh. “My wife, on the other hand, can hold her own. She takes it more seriously than I do and even went to poker camp. A date night for us might be dinner and then heading for a casino.” He calls actress Brigid Coulter his wife even though the couple, who have two teenage daughters, have yet to walk down the aisle. What ’s kept their relationship strong for more than 15 years? “It ’s like you get better at detecting where each other’s minds are at,” he responds. “You need to attack problems when they ’re small. Don’t wait and let things fester.”
Kristen Bell (as Jeannie Van Der Hooven) and Don Cheadle (as Marty Kaan) film a scene in the lobby of Caesars Palace for the Showtime series House of Lies. Cheadle won his second Golden Globe® Award for his portrayal of Marty in the show’s second season—much of which was filmed in Las Vegas.
no “HangoVeR” HeRe Cheadle, however, wasn’t into long nights on the Strip like the hard-par tying Mar ty. “ We just hung around at Caesars because there are so many great places to eat,” he says. “I think we did ever y restaurant there. I especially like Wolfgang Puck ’s Spago, and The Palm has great steaks. We worked such long hours that at the end of the day we just didn’t feel like doing the town.” Cheadle insists that even when he and his ocean’s costars were in Sin City for weeks at a time they behaved themselves. “It was par tly out of fear,” he says. “None of us believe that ‘what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas,’ not with all the cell-phone cameras and social media. When I was there with Clooney and Pitt, no one really did anything except maybe go to an occasional club. I think we had some of our best times playing basketball between scenes.” But he does find time to enjoy Vegas, whether it ’s holding his own in a celebrity golf tournament like Michael Jordan’s Celebrity Invitational, being ringside at a fight or just having fun with his family taking in the shows. It ’s the draw of the poker tables which Cheadle admits he finds hardest to resist.
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Cheadle has a healthy perspective on success even after scoring on Showtime, where a third season of House of Lies will soon be in production, and also costarring in the summer block buster iron Man 3. “ The movie business runs on fear,” he says matter-offactly. “Nobody is totally sure how well what you put on the screen is going to do until you see the box- office returns. So it ’s always nice to see that you’ve got a winner.”
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Fighting For Change While he’s firmly committed to both his career and family, Don Cheadle still finds time to join George Clooney in efforts to raise awareness of genocide in Darfur, Somalia and Rwanda. Cheadle also founded Ante Up for Africa, for which he’s organized Texas Hold’em charity poker tournaments in Las Vegas.
Cheadle played Colonel James Rhodes and War Machine in the Iron Man series; teamed with a crew of thieves in Ocean’s Eleven; was a detective in the Academy Award © -winning film Crash; starred in the melodrama Reign Over Me; was nominated for an Oscar for Hotel Rwanda; and was a U.S. Special Operations officer in Traitor.
Action Heroes & Music Legends Of iron Man 3, Cheadle says, “I got a big kick out of playing Colonel Rhodes and being the War Machine. Even though a lot of the action came from computer images, I got to do some of my own stunts. Before I became an actor, I really wanted to be a stunt man. I’m physical. I was an athlete and stunt work was something that just looked like fun. Then I realized that you could really get hur t. We all got a little bruised and battered on iron Man 3, but nothing too serious.” Now, Cheadle is pushing hard to bring his dream project to the screen. He’s worked for years to develop a film based on the life of M iles Davis in which he’ll star as the legendar y jazz trumpeter. “It ’s ver y hard to get a movie made,” he says, “because ever ybody is looking for an excuse to say no. If you want it bad enough you just have to keep grinding.” “You just put one foot in front of the other and know that nothing is really promised or for sure,” he adds. “If it ’s wor th doing, it ’s going to be hard. You never worr y about being famous or being a star because that tends to get in the way of creativity.”
“Just because you’re one person doesn’t mean that you have no power.”
“Genocide is the highest crime that is committed against mankind,” he says. “But the story can easily get lost because there’s a lot of competition for headlines. I think change is coming or I wouldn’t be involved. I found something I was passionate about, and I tried to figure out a way to become part of the solution. I would encourage anyone—whatever inspires them—to motivate themselves to become a part of the solution.”
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notonourwatchproject.org Cheadle and Clooney received the 2007 Peace Summit Award
Top Left: Don Cheadle and George Clooney with Olympic speed skater Joey Cheek at a Darfur Conference in 2006. Left: Cheadle at the 2010 Ante Up for Africa charity poker tournament with Shannon Elizabeth, Norman Epstein, Annie Duke and tournament champion Phil Gordon.
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Some of the first scenes of the successful Iron Man franchise were filmed at Caesars Palace, where Robert Downey, Jr., debuted the popular character.
House of Lies (TV series) Iron Man 3 (2013) Flight (2012) The Guard (2011) Iron Man 2 (2010) Brooklyn’s Finest (2009) Hotel for Dogs (2009) Traitor (2008) Ocean’s Thirteen (2007) Reign Over Me (2007) Talk to Me (2007) The Dog Problem (2006) Ocean’s Twelve (2004) After the Sunset (2004) Hotel Rwanda (2004) Crash (2004) The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) The United States of Leyland (2003) ER (TV series) Ocean’s Eleven (2001) Rush Hour 2 (2001) Swordfish (2001) Manic (2001) Things Behind the Sun (2001) Traffic (2000) The Family Man (2000) Mission to Mars (2000)
A Lesson Before Dying (TV movie: 1999) The Rat Pack (TV movie: 1998) Out of Sight (1998) Bulworth (1998) Boogie Nights (1997) Volcano (1997) Rosewood (1997) Rebound: The Legend of Earl “The Goat” Manigault (TV movie: 1996) Picket Fences (TV series) Devil in a Blue Dress (1995) Things To Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995) Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper (TV series) Lush Life (TV movie: 1993) The Meteor Man (1993) The Golden Palace (TV series) Roadside Prophets (1992) The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (TV series) China Beach (TV series) Booker (TV series) Colors (1988) Night Court (TV series) Hamburger Hill (1987) Hill Street Blues (TV series) L.A. Law (TV series) Fame (TV series) Moving Violations (1985) VEGAS PlAyEr m a g a z i ne
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Booze in the Blender And soon it will render � thAt frozen concoc tion thAt helps me hAng on. —Jimmy Buffet t
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Who said there are no clocks in Las Vegas? We found one at the 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar inside Margaritaville Casino at Flamingo Las Vegas. But you fill this plastic clock with 60 ounces of your favorite sugar y, electric-colored cocktail, and then let it dangle from your neck. Sure, it’s kitschy—but hey, you’re sitting among faux palms trees and flair bartenders with Jimmy Buffett blaring from the stereo. So go ahead, channel your inner Flava Flav. You know you want to. 70
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P H O T O S B Y D A N N Y I N G L E W O O D . P r O D u c T I m A G E S P r O v I D E D B Y m A r G A r I TAv I L L E r E TA I L .
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Margaritaville’s Spin Doctors Have the Remedy for What Ails You You’re in good hands with spirit spinner Danilo Oribe . A world-champion flair bartender with an infectious smile, Oribe has been twirling tequila and flipping rum at Margaritaville for over a year now, so he knows exactly what goes into making a fine Bahama Mama. But when it comes to choosing one of 5 O’Clock’s “tropical-island cocktails,” it seems Parrotheads prefer the Perfect Margarita. “ This isn’t your average, run-of-the-mill drink,” Oribe warns. “It’s strong. Seriously, it’s the super upgrade. ”
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Mix: 1 ounce Margaritaville® Silver Rum ½ ounce Margaritaville® Passion Fruit Tequila ½ ounce Bacardi 151 Rum 1 ½ ounces orange juice 1 ½ ounces pineapple juice ½ ounce Lemon-X sour mix ½ ounce Finest Call Grenadine Add ingredients to a tin with NO ICE. Shake and pour into glass over ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
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Parrothead Sighting in Margaritaville Parrothead (n.): a person interested in the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical lifestyle he personifies. Discovered in 1985 at the Timberwolf Amphitheater in Cincinnati, Ohio, by Buffett himself, who noticed fans kept returning to his shows wearing Hawaiian shirts and parrot hats. Timothy B. Schmit, then a member of the Coral Reefer Band, later coined the term “Parrothead” to describe these faithful fans. Fins to the left, fins to the right: Go look around—we’re betting one’s in sight.
Get lucky in Margaritaville Casino
Take Life with a grain of salt, a slice of lime and a shot of tequila.
Original Brand Lifeguard Hat
Rules of Non-Engagement: “People Watching” Essentials Watchin’ the sun bake All of those tourists covered with oil
I don’t know the reason I stayed here all season
I blew out my flip-flop Stepped on a pop-top
Don’t get scorched. Slather on the sunscreen. Floridays Moisturizing Sunscreen (SPF 50) will do. And get yourself a straw hat. You’ll look all the more mysterious.
After you arrive, slip into something a bit more appropriate (a Hawaiian shirt will do) and park yourself on the Margaritaville patio. After spending hours watching the world pass by, you’ll look down at the empty clock around your neck and wonder where the day went.
Don’t be caught barefoot. It’s not the beach (or for that matter, the nightclub). And how hard is it to slip on the flips?
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Other celebrity sightings: Tyra Banks dined at Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace. Owen Wilson ordered the artichoke-and-black-truffle soup and French sea bass at Restaurant Guy Savoy. Harrison Ford grabbed a coffee at Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro. Brand-new restaurant Nobu Caesars Palace attracted a slew of stars including Jason Statham, Ke$ha, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Taylor Swift, Sandra Bullock and Vince Vaughn— all within the first few weeks of the restaurant’s opening.
No. 13 Comedian and Mike & Molly star Billy Gardell posed with Jersey Boys Rob Marnell, Deven May, Graham Fenton and Jeff Leibow following their show at Paris Las Vegas. No. 14 On her first visit to Las Vegas, The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga hosted a meet-andgreet at Sugar Factory inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Pictured with Gorga are her husband, Joe, and costars Richard and Kathy Wakile.
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Robert De Niro, David Blaine, Ed Sheeran and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa
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Hollywood stars and directors descended on Caesars Palace, where the industry’s film studios showcased their slate of 2013 movies to a gathering of theater owners.
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Johnny Depp Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy Armie Hammer
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Ben Stiller Chris Pine Harrison Ford and Morgan Freeman
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AN EXPLORER’S GUIDE TO THE STRIP
Maurizio:
Panhandle Slim rough stock shirt ($75), Justin classic longhorn belt ($42); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Hi-Roller hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/texashatters.com. Dexter Zip jean in Eastwood ($198); Earnest Sewn/ earnestsewn.com. Trophy buckle ($322); Gist Silversmiths/gistsilversmiths.com.
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Luis:
Panhandle Slim plaid snap shirt ($70); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Black straw hat; Toby Keith Gift Shop/Harrah’s Las Vegas.
MichaeL:
Rancho Estancia faded yellow-dots shirt ($60); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Bull Rider hat (price upon request); Manny Gammage’s Texas Hatters/texashatters.com.
cody doescher, Pro roPer:
Cinch plaid shirt (price upon request); cinchjeans.com. Resistol cowboy hat (price upon request); resistolhat.com. Authentic Cactus Gear patches; Cactus Ropes, the Official Rope of the PRCA/cactusropes.com.
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Ryan Michael button-down shirt ($178), 34 Heritage Charisma jean ($145), Silver Creek classic Western belt ($30); Pinto Ranch/Fashion Show. Trophy buckle ($286); Gist Silversmiths/ gistsilversmiths.com.
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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.
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. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
BeTTY’S Diner A relaxed cyber café with value-priced specialty coffees, baked goods, sandwiches and soups. Also serves ice cream, shakes, malts and sundaes. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 731-3311.
GOrDOn rAmSAY BUrGr Traditional burgers, fries and milkshakes are taken to the next level with selections like pork-belly bao buns, sweet-potato fries with vanilla powdered sugar, and pudding shakes. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
BK WHOPPer® BAr 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.
GOrDOn rAmSAY PUB & Grill With more than 80 beers and a menu consisting of bangers and mash, fish and chips, and roasted chicken, as well as Chef Ramsay’s wood-fired London broil, this is a true British pub. Caesars Palace, (877) 346-4642.
BUrGer BrASSerie A French interpretation of an American classic: a lively meat-andpotatoes sports grill featuring gourmet burgers, from classic beef to chicken, salmon, lamb and veggie creations. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4346.
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. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 254-4646.
cAFÉ AT HArrAH’S This casual café serves American comfort food during the day and features Italian Nights, offering pizza, pasta and other Italian favorites each evening. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000.
ice PAn Ice-cream lovers can finally enjoy a healthful, all-natural ice cream with no chemicals, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 736-6684.
le cAFÉ Île ST. lOUiS Whether it’s a latenight snack or an early-morning grab you’re after, this 24-hour café is a destination for specialty coffee drinks and other offerings. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4364.
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.
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Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace
JJ’S BOUlAnGerie Start the day with a croissant and a cup of coffee, or stop by for a light lunch. This bakery produces perfect pastries, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. KGB: KerrY’S GOUrmeT BUrGerS
cenTrAl micHel ricHArD James Beard award-winning Chef Michel Richard brings his popular Washington, D.C., restaurant to Las Vegas with a 24-hour café featuring American favorites with a French accent. The menu includes all his signature dishes, including short ribs, fried chicken and razor clam chowder. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530.
Central Michel Richard at Caesars Palace
Hash House A Go Go at The Quad Resort & Casino
Celebrated Chef Kerry Simon offers the ultimate in burger selections including his Iron Chef-winning sliders. The restaurant boasts an upbeat nightlife scene and an atmosphere designed as a James Bond-inspired send-up of Soviet-era Russia. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5065.
KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers at Harrah’s Las Vegas
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RESTAURANTS mArGAriTAVille Jimmy Buffett’s multilevel Caribbean-themed entertainment venue has two patios overlooking the Strip, a nauticalthemed restaurant, five bars, live entertainment nightly and a retail store. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3302. meSA Grill Bold and innovative flavors of the Southwest can be found in all Chef Bobby Flay’s dishes such as the New Mexican spicerubbed pork tenderloin with bourbon-ancho chili sauce. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. mUncHBAr This 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.
nOSH This 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.
SiDeWAlK cAFÉ A traditional café serving American favorites for breakfast and lunch. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-4111. Sin ciTY BreWinG cOmPAnY Sip an ice-cold craft beer at this hot spot overlooking the Flamingo’s Wildlife Habitat. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111. SPOrTS Deli Race and sports fans who don’t want to miss any of the action don’t have to. Menu options range from bratwursts to burgers, from wood-fired pizza to homemade sandwiches. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace
SUGAr FAcTOrY AmericAn BrASSerie This restaurant, retail store and Chocolate Lounge is the sweetest spot on the Strip. 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 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.
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 and lunch spot offers classic breakfast items such as French toast, buttermilk pancakes and eggs Benedict. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777. SerenDiPiTY 3 The New York favorite 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.
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. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 693-6111.
Spago in The Forum Shops at Caesars
TrOPicAl BreeZe cAFÉ Casual café that serves American fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111. 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.
WOlFGAnG PUcK Fine DininG GrOUP In Las Vegas, the group owns and operates Spago, Trattoria del Lupo, Postrio, CUT, Wolfgang Puck Pizzeria & Cucina, and Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill. Spago/The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 369-6300.
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ASIAN 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. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. GinSenG 3 Food from the Far East is served at this 24-hour restaurant that specializes in Korean, Japanese and Chinese dishes. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 567-8282.
HAmADA OF JAPAn Japanese teppanyakistyle tableside cooking, fresh sushi and an exotic Japanese menu make this a Vegas favorite. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3455.
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.
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KJ Dim SUm & SeAFOOD Featuring traditional Chinese cuisine with an extensive seafood menu containing shrimp, lobster and crab, KJ also offers a dim-sum experience that allows guests to select dishes from tableside carts. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777. KOi lAS VeGAS A sensation from coast to coast, this celeb fave keeps its Vegas, L.A. and N.Y.C. locations in sync with a sleek Asian decor, cool Hollywood vibe and tantalizing Japanese-inspired menu. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 454-4555. minG’S TABle This Asian restaurant offers a menu stocked with noodle dishes and Chinese and American-Chinese favorites. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000. nOBU cAeSArS PAlAce Tantalizing Japanese cuisine awaits. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s whimsical restaurant, a 12,775-square-foot space designed by David Rockwell, offers the freshest fish dishes, a sushi bar and teppanyaki tables. Caesars Palace, (888) 509-0520. P.F. cHAnG’S This modern Chinese bistro has an extensive menu packed with family-style dishes. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 836-0955.
Sushi Roku in The Forum Shops at Caesars PHO DA nAnG VieTnAmeSe KiTcHen Authentic Vietnamese cuisine, including its signature dish, Pho—a soup consisting of broth, linguine-shaped rice noodles, herbs and meat. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (866) 746-7671.
rOYAl inDiA BiSTrO True Indian delicacies cooked in a 500-degree tandoor clay oven. Menu includes chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, curry lamb, prawn skewers and traditional sheesh kabobs. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-2277. SeA: THe THAi exPerience Enjoy exotic Thai fusion cuisine in a chic, modern setting 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. SUSHi rOKU Innovative Japanese cuisine. Highlights on the new menu include salmon sashimi carpaccio with black truffles shaved tableside, Kobe meatballs in lettuce cups, and Albacore tacos. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 733-7373. photo of sushi courtesy of sushi roKu
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Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
Grand Feast
The Buffet of Buffets is a 24-hour ticket to dine at eight different participating buffets.
Starting at $49.99 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. So if you can’t decide between the miso-glazed duck at Paradise Garden, the Brazilian barbecue at Flavors or the Alaskan king crab at Spice Market, why try to choose? Have it all!
Participating Buffets Bacchanal Buffet
Caesars PalaCe (additional $15, $20 and $25 for breakfast, lunch and dinner respectively, per visit)
carnival World Buffet rio all-suite Hotel & Casino
emperor’s Buffet tHe Quad resort & Casino
flavors, the Buffet
paradise Garden Buffet Flamingo las Vegas
spice market Buffet Planet Hollywood resort & Casino
le villaGe Buffet Paris las Vegas
villaGe seafood Buffet
rio all-suite Hotel & Casino (additional $10)
HarraH’s las Vegas
This is one all-you-can-eat smorgasbord ThaT’s worThy of The name.
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BUFFET BAccHAnAl BUFFeT A grand Roman feast. A team of talented chefs working in nine show kitchens meticulously prepares more than 500 dishes daily. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7928. 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 The affordable buffet has a breakfast bar with a live omelette cooking station and serves American and international cuisine. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 731-3311.
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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. PArADiSe GArDen BUFFeT This 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.
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 (including 20 types of cupcakes)— have made this one of the best buffets in Vegas. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-9005.
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 The sushi-and-seafood buffet offers a wide selection of signature dishes including a seaweed salad, poached salmon, snow-crab legs and shrimp. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 892-0021. le VillAGe BUFFeT This buffet features live-action cooking stations themed after seven French provinces. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-4930. VillAGe SeAFOOD BUFFeT Serves all-youcan-eat favorites of lobster, snow-crab legs, shrimp, oysters and sushi, as well as beef and chicken dishes. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7943.
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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. 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. eiFFel TOWer reSTAUrAnT Dine on the 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.
mOn Ami GABi Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 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 alfresco. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 944-4224. PAYArD PÂTiSSerie & BiSTrO This pastry shop and bistro from award-winning French Chef François Payard 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. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro at Caesars Palace
reSTAUrAnT GUY SAVOY This breathtaking restaurant offers gourmet dining from French Chef Guy Savoy. His signature menu includes dishes like the silky artichokeand-black-truffle soup and the decadent Colors of Caviar. Caesars Palace, (702) 8623530.
ITALIAN cArmine’S Expect soulful family-style fare at this colossal 750-seat eatery. Serving up “wow sized” portions that feed four to six people, this restaurant believes its Southern Italian cuisine is meant to be passed around and shared with loved ones. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 473-9700. FiVe50 PiZZA BAr James Beard Awardwinning Chef Shawn McClain puts his spin on classic East Coast-style pizza. This pizzeria features signature pies, inventive shared plates, small bites, handmade pastas and a selection of craft beers. Aria Resort & Casino, (877) 230-2742. mArTOrAnO’S The 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. il mUlinO neW YOrK Owned by brothers
Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas Carmine’s in The Forum Shops at Caesars
Gino and Fernando Masci, the restaurant focuses on the hearty, rustic cuisine of the Abruzzo region—where the brothers were raised—and is known for its veal and shellfish. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 492-6000.
rAO’S The legendary East Harlem restaurant with 117 years of history brings its home-style Italian food and its famous lemon chicken to Las Vegas. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530.
le PrOVenÇAl The walls are covered with murals of the French countryside, and the waitstaff dresses in French peasant garb and performs songs as diners dig into the FrenchItalian cuisine. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 946-7000. 90
TreVi Gelato Master Hank Sbraccia’s Spaghetti Ice is a “pasta bowl” with 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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Yolös Mexican Grill at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
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Cabo Wabo Cantina in Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
MEXICAN cABO WABO cAnTinA Offering a blend of live music, coastal Mexican fare and premium tequila, Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina serves up an all-day and all-night party in a 15,000-square-foot restaurant with Strip-side patio seating. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 385-2226. cArlOS’n cHArlie’S Unwind with a margarita or some sangría on the patio overlooking the Flamingo pool and gardens. The menu offers a variety of authentic Mexican meals. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 862-3530. JAVier’S Exquisite, authentic Mexican cuisine. The menu features grilled seafood, steak, chicken and a selection of vegetarian dishes, plus an impressive collection of premium tequila and made-to-order margaritas. Aria Resort & Casino, (702) 590-3637.
SEAFOOD
QUeSADillA Mexican comfort food consisting of south-of-the-border favorites such as tacos, burritos and enchiladas are served here, along with thirst-quenching margaritas, mojitos and sangría. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 731-3311.
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.
TeQUilA BAr & Grill This cantina serves a variety of tequilas, margaritas and specialty drinks, along with a menu featuring items including traditional Mexican fare. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-4111. YOlÖS mexicAn Grill Get the fiesta started. Spicing up this eatery are more than 60 tequilas, a fresh-fruit margarita bar and guacamole prepared right on the spot. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 785-5555.
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Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in The Forum Shops at Caesars
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 squid salad. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 369-5000.
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Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas
Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace
Ruth’s Chris Steak House at Harrah’s Las Vegas
VooDoo Steak at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
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STEAKHOUSE BAllY’S STeAKHOUSe Generous portions of favorites like slow-roasted, aged prime rib and bone-in sirloin steak are served in the atmosphere of a classic steakhouse. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 862-3530.
cenTer cUT STeAKHOUSe Succulent steaks, Kobe burgers and rack of lamb rule the menu at this classic steakhouse. Plasma screens showcase photo montages of the city from the 1940s to today, creating a vintage Vegas vibe. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 784-8821. GOrDOn rAmSAY STeAK Acclaimed Chef Gordon Ramsay, of Hell’s Kitchen, MasterChef and Kitchen Nightmares fame, serves seafood, mouthwatering cuts of beef and French-influenced side dishes at his bold and innovative 274-seat steakhouse. Paris Las Vegas, (702) 677-3200. mOrTOn’S THe STeAKHOUSe Morton’s features prime-aged beef, seafood and signature dishes such as the braised-beef short rib and jumbo sea scallop “surf and turf,” along with an extensive wine collection. 400 East Flamingo Road, (702) 893-0703.
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OlD HOmeSTeAD STeAKHOUSe One of New York City’s most historic restaurants comes to the Strip, serving many of its classic signatures such as the colossal crab cake and 32-ounce Gotham rib-eye steak. The wine program boasts over 15,000 bottles. Caesars Palace, (702) 862-3530. PAmPAS cHUrrAScAriA Get skewered. This Brazilian steakhouse specializes in roasted meats—everything from sirloin to pork to chicken, cooked rotisserie-style and delivered on skewers, then carved tableside. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 737-4748. rUTH’S cHriS STeAK HOUSe Signature sizzling steaks are taken to new heights. Located on the second floor of Harrah’s, the near 400-seat spot pairs amazing Strip views, with fine USDA Prime steaks, lamb chops and seafood dishes, such as Caribbean lobster tail. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (877) 346-4642.
STriP HOUSe This steakhouse 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 goosefat potatoes. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 737-5200. VOODOO STeAK You’ll be spellbound by the view from the 50th floor at this intimate steak house. Menu features Tomahawk rib-eye and fresh seafood selections with a FrenchCreole flair. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 862-3530.
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The Auto Collections at The Quad Resort & Casino
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ATTRACTIONS
GOLF COURSES
THe AUTO cOllecTiOnS Take an audio tour and get a peek at the more than 250 antique and historic automobiles at the world’s largest and finest classic-car showroom. The Quad Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 794-3174.
cAScATA Designed by renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones, Cascata is celebrated as one of the finest designs in the world and offers the ultimate in quality and service. One Cascata Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005. (702) 294-2005. golfcascata.com
eiFFel TOWer exPerience Take romance to new heights. The Eiffel Tower is a halfscale 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 AirlineS Express airplane flights to Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk, or to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Reservations: (702) 405-4300. FlyMaverick.com
mAVericK HelicOPTer TOUrS Ascend to the skies with Maverick Helicopters. First-class excursions above the Strip, Grand Canyon, Colorado River are enhanced by the narration of experienced pilots. Reservations: (702) 405-4300. FlyMaverick.com mUSTAnG HelicOPTer Experience breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam aboard a luxurious, state-of-theart ECO-Star Helicopter with seating for up to seven people. Reservations: (702) 262-6199. SoarMustang.com
WilDliFe HABiTAT AT THe FlAminGO Poolside paradise is home to Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, pelicans, koi and turtles. Flamingo Las Vegas, (702) 733-3111.
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riO SeccO GOlF clUB Located in the foothills of the Black Mountains, and home of the Butch Harmon School of Golf, this challenging Rees Jones-designed course features holes running through steep canyons with others on plateaus overlooking the city. 2851 Grand Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89052. Phone: (702) 777-2400. riosecco.net
COMEDY 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.
THe imPrOV cOmeDY clUB Comics have been making audiences laugh at this Improv location since 1995. Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 369-5223. JeFF ciVillicO Join world-champion juggler Jeff Civillico for an afternoon of fun. His all-ages comedy show blends physical humor, stunts and juggling with audience participation. The Quad Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 794-3261. JerrY SeinFelD Best-selling author, stand-up legend and sitcom superstar Jerry Seinfeld brings his take on life to The Colosseum’s stage. Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. 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.
DeFenDinG THe cAVemAn Solo play is a hilarious and playful take on how men and women relate and interact with each other. Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 369-5111. GeOrGe WAllAce Funnyman George Wallace 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.
Jeff Civillico at The Quad Resort & Casino
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Céline Dion at Caesars Palace
Shania Twain at Caesars Palace
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Elton John at Caesars Palace Taylor Hicks at Paris Las Vegas
HEADLINERS cÉline DiOn The singer’s show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace features a full orchestra and band and is set to a visually stunning presentation designed exclusively for the 4,300-seat venue. Caesars Palace. Tickets: (877) 423-5463. elTOn JOHn World-renowned singer and songwriter Elton John performs his well-known hits in his show, “The Million Dollar Piano.” Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. rOD STeWArT Ready to rock? Rod Stewart certainly is. In “Rod Stewart: The Hits.” he performs the rock and R&B favorites that have defined his career, including “Maggie May,”“You Wear It Well” and “Some Guys Have All the Luck.” Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000.
Rod Stewart at Caesars Palace
SHAniA TWAin International superstar and the world’s best-selling female country artist of all time, Shania Twain recently began her two-year residency at Caesars Palace with her new show, “SHANIA: STILL THE ONE.” Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000. DOnnY & mArie The singing siblings perform a 90-minute show 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.
TAYlOr HicKS “Soul Patrol” singer and American Idol winner Taylor Hicks brings his style of R&B, country and blues to Napoleon’s. Paris Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
MAGIC
Penn & Teller at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino The Mac King Comedy Magic Show at Harrah’s Las Vegas
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. 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. 98
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NIGHTLIFE
cArnAVAl cOUrT This party spot is home of the world’s top flair bartenders and live daily entertainment. Open until 4 a.m. Harrah’s Las Vegas, (702) 693-6143. cHATeAU niGHTclUB & GArDenS 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.
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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. The Quad Resort & Casino, (702) 731-3311.
GAllerY niGHTclUB A bit on the voyeuristic side, Gallery’s provocative design includes original photography hanging in oversized frames on the wall, while state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems pump up the crowd. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 818-3700.
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.
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.
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.
iBAr The ultra-lounge in the heart of the resort features interactive tabletops, DJs and go-go dancers. Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, (702) 777-7777.
inDiGO lOUnGe Enjoy live music nightly in the elegant lounge just off the casino floor. Bally’s Las Vegas, (702) 967-4111.
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PURE Nightclub at Caesars Palace
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NIGHTLIFE le cABAreT The 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.
PUre lOUnGe A live music destination equipped with a state-of-the-art performance stage and LED lighting offering unplugged entertainment that kicks off at 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7873.
lAx niGHTclUB Catering to celebrities and the social jet set, LAX is a two-story nightclub. The upper level serves VIPs who scan the scene from luxury lofts above the dance floor. Luxor Las Vegas, (702) 262-4529.
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.
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.
SeAHOrSe lOUnGe The laid-back lounge features a 1,700-gallon aquarium as its focal point. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110.
THe PiAnO BAr AT HArrAH’S Big Elvis performs as the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, singing Elvis Presley’s greatest hits. Daily from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dark Wednesdays. Harrah’s Las Vegas. 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. 102
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VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
SHADOW BAr Flair bartenders spin bottles and whip up trendy cocktails as performers dance behind backlit screens. Caesars Palace, (702) 731-7110. VOODOO rOOFTOP niGHTclUB 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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Chippendales at Rio All-Suite Resort & Casino
Jersey Boys at Paris Las Vegas
ABSiNTHE at Caesars Palace
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PRODUCTION SHOWS ABSinTHe Prepare to be wowed. This vaudeville show, hosted by the hilarious Gazillionaire, has sexy burlesque numbers, comedy bits that will have you gasping for breath, and astonishing acts of skill and strength that amaze. Caesars Palace. Tickets: (800) 745-3000.
DOnn ArDen’S JUBilee! Entertaining Las Vegas for more than 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.
BeATleSHOW! As close as you can
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get to a real Beatles concert. Hear the band’s greatest hits performed live with no accompanying music tracks. Saxe Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 260-7200.
You won’t believe your eyes—these gals really are guys. This 75-minute energetic show stars Frank Marino and his ever-changing comedic monologue, and features a cast of superstar female impersonators. The Quad Resort & Casino. Tickets: (888) 777-7664.
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.
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JerSeY BOYS Tony Award®-winning musical tells the story of the rise to fame of blue-collar boys Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Featuring hits such as “Sherry,”“Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” the high-energy show leaves fans wanting more. Paris Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
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leGenDS in cOncerT Impersonators pay tribute to superstars of yesterday and today performing as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Elton John, Britney Spears and more. Flamingo Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 733-3333. milliOn DOllAr QUArTeT Tony® Award-winning musical re-creates one of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll jam sessions ever—the day Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley met at the Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee. Harrah’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 369-5111.
PeePSHOW Coco Austin headlines this sexy striptease-and-storytelling adult production featuring Broadway veteran Josh Strickland and an ensemble of sizzling PEEPSHOW dancers. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 785-5555. le rÊVe—THe DreAm Aquatic adventure features aerial acrobatics, high dives and synchronized swimmers. Performed in a theater “of the round” where no seat is farther than 40 feet from the stage. Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets: (888) 320-7110.
mJ liVe Tribute show pays homage to the King of Pop with Michael Firestone emulating the moves and sound of Michael Jackson. Inside Crown Theater at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
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V–The Ultimate Variety Show in Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
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PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
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recYcleD PercUSSiOn You’ve seen them on NBC’s America’s Got Talent; now you can join in on the fun. Grab drumsticks and an instrument as you enter the theater and play along during this interactive show. The Quad Resort & Casino. Tickets: (888) 777-7664. STriPPer 101 Let loose and have fun as you learn how to pole dance from the professionals. V Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 260-7200. TOnY n’ TinA’S WeDDinG This top dinner show is the second-longest-running production in off-Broadway history. An interactive satire of an Italian-American wedding, it has audiences in the middle of the action, attending the ceremony and wild reception. Bally’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-7776.
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Zarkana by Cirque Du Soleil at Aria Resort & Casino V–THe UlTimATe VArieTY SHOW
“x” BUrleSQUe An adult revue that combines
The best variety acts, internet sensations and TV talent-show winners from around the world, all in one family-friendly show. V Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 260-7200.
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.
VeGAS! THe SHOW A huge cast of beautiful showgirls, singers and dancers combine with a big-band orchestra and specialty acts to tell the story of how Las Vegas became home to the greatest entertainers in the world. Saxe Theater, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 260-7200.
ZArKAnA BY cirQUe DU SOleil Blends circus arts and acrobats to create a surreal world where physical virtuosity rubs shoulders with the bizarre. Aria Resort & Casino. Tickets: (702) 531-3800.
VÉrOnic VOiceS Proudly co-produced by Céline Dion, the show features the unique talents of female tribute artist Véronic paying homage to the most popular female recording artists in the world including Lady Gaga, Madonna, Adele, Pink and Céline herself. Bally’s Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.
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Since taking over the role of Bo Peep in December, Coco has adjusted well to Las Vegas life. “We lived in Planet Hollywood for the first six months before we got our house here, and it was awesome. I was in my own little Coco world then,” she said before a recent show. The “we” Coco is talking about isn’t husband Ice-T. They’ve been a bicoastal couple since the start of PEEPSHOW, while he’s in New York filming Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. He recently moved to Vegas to be with his wife for the summer. Coco is referring to her two English bulldogs—Spartacus and Maximus— who are almost always by her side, even accompanying her to meetand-greets with fans. “They’re rock stars. They love the attention.”
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PEEPSHOW is a “striptease extraordinaire,” says Coco, one of its stars.
Coco does too. But in PEEPSHOW, which she describes as “a slow tease, true 1950s burlesque,” Coco’s character is cautious before she breaks out of her shell. “It’s funny, because my character plays something I’m totally not. Bo Peep is timid; she’s shy. The Peep Diva basically gives her confidence throughout the show and builds her up to find love.” Bo Peep’s transformation hits its peak to a song called “Burlesque.” “That’s when you see me come alive.”
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