2018-A Vegas Player Magazine

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CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018

p. 74 Grand Opening of Gordon Ramsay’s HELL’S KITCHEN

D E PA R T M E N T S

16 OPENING ACT Jennifer Lopez prepares for her final shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

18 ON THE STRIP NEWS & NOTES The Colosseum turns 15; Donny and Marie celebrate a decade at Flamingo; Baltimore reels in two top chefs; Vegas Uncork’d returns; and more

22 ON THE STRIP THE DISH Café Hollywood turns food into art; and best brunch spots in Las Vegas

24 ON THE STRIP APPLAUSE A show sure to WOW; Chippendales and Colosseum comics

32 SENSES Let colorist to the stars Michael Boychuck give you a style that’s sure to turn heads

34 VANTAGE POINT

26 ON THE STRIP

BY THE NUMBERS

A peek inside the new luxury suites at Flamingo and Harrah’s in Las Vegas

Some under-the-radar Vegas activities not to miss

74 SCENE & HEARD

28 ON THE STRIP CALENDAR

Celebrity sightings in Las Vegas

So you don’t miss a single event or concert

83 AROUND TOWN The ultimate Las Vegas dining and entertainment guide

113 SHOPPING DIRECTORY Where to find your favorite boutiques

120 WILD CARD A spellbinding view and bewitching cocktails give VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub & Lounge its charm

Venture out and try something new:

Cocktail Cabaret in Cleopatra’s Barge Caesars Palace offers a classic Vegas lounge and bar experience with a 70-minute musical review designed to enhance your cocktail experience as a prelude to dinner or a show.

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CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018

p.42 We celebrate 15 years of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with the latest showstopping fashions and accessories.

F E AT U R E S

30 SHOWBIZ Magic makes a comeback on The Strip

36 CELEBRITY PORTRAIT Gordon Ramsay unveils the world’s first HELL’S KITCHEN restaurant at Caesars Palace

40 TASTE Giada De Laurentiis opens a quick-service eatery, Pronto by Giada, at Caesars Palace

42 FASHION FORWARD

70 COCKTAIL CULTURE

A Roman goddess rocks the season’s hottest styles

Tequila goes from the frat house to the penthouse

52 LAVISH ADORNMENTS Stunning jewels and gems are in full bloom at this garden party

72 SPORTS CENTRAL The Vegas Golden Knights are taking the NHL by storm

Discover your flavorful surroundings:

Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace Voted “#1 Buffet in America” by the New York Post, Bacchanal Buffet has completely reinvented the traditional buffet with modern food presentations served in an upscale setting.

Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho at Rio

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OPENING ACT

DJUEMNM “ NY I FC EO R PLYO P E Z : A L L I H AV E ”

Catch her while you can.

Jennifer Lopez is wrapping up her Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on September 29.

It’s Time to See

“Performing ‘ALL I HAVE’ in Vegas over the last few years has been an incredible and rewarding experience.

Some of the best memories onstage from my career will forever be equated with this city.”

—Jennifer Lopez

PERFORMANCE DATES: The global superstar returns to Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with her show, “JENNIFER LOPEZ: ALL I HAVE.” MARCH: 24, 28 & 30–31 APRIL: 4, 6–7, 10–11, 13–14, 17–18 & 20–21 MAY: 16, 18–19, 22, 25–27 & 30 JUNE: 1, 2, 6, 8–9, 13 & 15–16 SEPTEMBER: 1, 2, 5, 7–8, 12, 14–15,

19, 21–22, 26 & 28–29 Tickets can be purchased online at JLoVegas.com or in person at the Zappos Theater box office.

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ON THE STRIP

NEWS & NOTES

TH E COLOSSE U M

2003–2018

2003 Designed and built exclusively for Céline Dion and the premiere of A New Day..., The Colosseum at Caesars Palace forever changed the landscape of entertainment in Las Vegas. The goal in constructing the venue was to double the capacity of the typical showroom of the time, while still offering an intimate experience.

The result: a 4,298-seat concert hall, where no seat is farther than 120 feet from the stage.

THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE Opened March 25, 2003 Nearly 10 million guests have witnessed more than 2,600 performances.

Billboard magazine “Venue of the Decade” (2000–2009)

2004 JERRY SEINFELD

(2003–present) 85+ shows

ELTON JOHN The Rocket Man has been playing The Colosseum since 2004.

His current resident show ends this year.

The Red Piano (2004–2009) 243 shows The Million Dollar Piano (2011–present) 207 shows (by final show, May 2018)

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HEART BENEFIT CONCERT On February 20, 2006, Céline Dion, Elton John and Jerry Seinfeld shared the stage, raising $2.1 million for Hurricane Rita survivors.

COMIC RELIEF The comedy benefit concert on November 18, 2006, raised more than $4 million for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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“The main idea was to give a house for Céline to feel comfortable to sing in every night and develop a strong relationship with her audience,” says Patrick Bergé, president of Canadian-based Scéno Plus, architects of The Colosseum. “The most important criteria were the acoustics, the sight lines and the proximity with the audience.”

Jason Gastwirth, President of Entertainment for Caesars Entertainment, points to how Céline’s success laid the framework for other Las Vegas resorts looking to copy the headliner model.

“The Colosseum can be credited for the magic formula of presenting iconic resident artists in rotation with top-notch touring performers,” he explains. “With its world-class sound, lights and video, along with a luxurious environment, artists are able to engage with audiences in a unique way that differentiates this experience from touring shows in larger venues.”

“Back in 2003, when I began performing in this newly built theater, little did we know we were going to reach such an incredible number of shows.”

—Céline Dion, on her 1,000 th performance at The Colosseum in 2016.

Put your visit to Vegas over the top with tickets to one of the thrilling shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Give a gift to someone special, take home a memory of the milestone event that brought you here, or just treat yourself to a performance by world-class artists like Céline Dion, Rod Stewart, Reba, Brooks & Dunn and Jerry Seinfeld.

CÉLINE DION A New Day. . .

(2003–2007) 717 shows

Keep up with what’s happening at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Twitter: @ColosseumatCP Facebook: @caesarscolosseum Web: thecolosseum.com

2008 BETTE MIDLER The Showgirl Must Go On (2008–2010) 170 shows

2012 CHER

“Cher at the Colosseum” (2008–2011)

SHANIA TWAIN Shania: Still the One (2012–2014)

MARIAH CAREY

Rod Stewart: The Hits (2010–present)

143+ shows

105 shows

On April 27, 2015, Mariah Carey rode in a pink Cadillac to her Caesars Palace arrival.

Trucks with the names of all 18 of her No. 1 hits preceded her.

ROD STEWART

192 shows

2010

#1 to Infinity (2015–2017) 50 shows

REBA, BROOKS & DUNN

All I Want for Christmas Is You (Dec. 14–22, 2017) 5 shows

58+ shows

Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas (2015–present)

2015

A L L P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T E X C E P T W H E R E N O T E D . P H O T O O F C É L I N E D I O N B Y A L I X M A L K A .

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Céline (2011–present) 360+ shows

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ON THE STRIP

LAS VEGAS

AROUND THE EMPIRE

DYNAMIC DUO

DONNY AND MARIE CELEBRATE A DECADE OF DOMINANCE What was originally a six-week engagement has lasted a decade.

Since opening in 2008, Donny and Marie Osmond have performed more than 1,300 times at Flamingo Las Vegas and just announced that they’ll play another 140 shows in 2018.

“We are looking forward to continuing to make people feel good when they come to our show,” Marie says.

And just as Donny won’t let Marie forget that he won his season of Dancing with the Stars, and she finished third on hers, the elder brother has the last word here as well.

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•After the show, I like to go home and eat sugar-free green Jell-O stirred with whipped cream.

•To warm up, I chant tongue twisters for 20 minutes before going onstage.

•I love the TV show Fringe.

My deepest disappointment in life is that I was never asked to be on the show with Dr. Walter Bishop.

•There are over 25,000 Swarovski crystals on my costumes, 5,000 on my cowboy hat alone.

•My mother and I used to bottle our own homemade root beer.

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•I spend most of my days making sugar-free green Jell-O. •I warm up singing: “Mummies munch much mush.

Monsters munch much mush.

Many mummies and monsters munch much mush. But Monster Marie mumbles many mistakes after munching much mush.”

•Fringe asked me to make an appearance on the show with Dr. Walter Bishop, but I was busy working in Las Vegas.

•I wish I could buy a new outfit to wear onstage, but after we’ve paid the bills, there’s no money left. I wonder why?

•When I was younger, I would drink this “special” root beer.

I don’t know what was in it, but I was always smiling.

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B A LT I M O R E , M A R Y L A N D L A U G H L I N , N E VA D A

COLORADO RIVER CHIC Days in Laughlin are often spent on the Colorado River—kayaking, jet skiing or fishing for catfish. Nights can end at Laughlin Events Center where Luke Bryan (April 7), Pitbull (May 19), Rod Stewart (Sept. 8) and Keith Urban (Oct. 5) will perform in 2018. To experience it all, book at Harrah’s Laughlin in one of the 410 renovated South Tower rooms, decked in dark woods with spa-like baths.

LAS VEGAS

DIGITAL AGE

INNOVATIVE IVY IN A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN There’s a new concierge in town and her name is Ivy. And this all-knowing, 24-hour virtual helper is just a text away.

Simply add a mobile number to your reservation at check-in and respond to Ivy’s welcome message with any requests. Then Ivy goes to work booking spa experiences, making dinner or show reservations, or assisting with housekeeping and maintenance needs.

Ivy is live, covering nearly 8,500 Caesars Entertainment guest rooms at Nobu Hotel, The Cromwell, Caesars Palace, The LINQ Hotel & Casino and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

HOUSTON, TEXAS

HELPING HOUSTON In the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane Harvey, Caesars Entertainment sent hundreds of pieces of used furniture from room renovations at Flamingo and Bally’s in Las Vegas to the victims of the Houston storm. Sherri Pucci, Flamingo Las Vegas General Manager, said the donations continue the company’s “commitment to go green” by repurposing the items to people in need.

NEW BITES IN BALTIMORE Hell’s Kitchen superstar chef Gordon Ramsay has opened his first Gordon Ramsay Steak on the East Coast. “Baltimore is home to wonderful restaurants, and I’m thrilled to add to the culinary landscape,” he said at the restaurant’s November grand opening at Horseshoe Casino Baltimore. Ramsay’s steakhouse features a menu of prime beef, dry-aged for a minimum of 28 days with cuts that include a 32-ounce royal long-bone chop. He also serves his famous fish and chips and, of course, Maryland crab cakes. Two other Ramsay signatures—beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding—also grace the menu.

Furthering the resort’s dining options, Giada De Laurentiis will join Ramsay and Guy Fieri at the resort. She’s opening the casual GDL Italian by Giada that will focus on “antipasti and pasta, the way that real Italians eat.”

LAS VEGAS

VEGAS UNCORK’D THE STRIP’S ULTIMATE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL RETURNS Even after 12 years, the Grand Tasting at Caesars Palace is still the premier date on the Las Vegas dining calendar. Where else can you sample dishes from Gordon Ramsay, Giada De Laurentiis, Guy Savoy, Nobu Matsuhisa, Bobby Flay, Guy Fieri and dozens more in one setting, all while sipping wine poolside? And it’s just one event at Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit, a four-day food festival, returning May 10–13. There are also intimate Master Series dinners with many of those same chefs, along with a number of other culinary events. Visit vegasuncorked.com for the full schedule and to purchase tickets.

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THE DISH

FILM, FOOD AND FUN CAFÉ HOLLYWOOD DISHES 24/7 Café Hollywood is what happens when food meets museum.

Or as Robert Earl, founder of Planet Hollywood International, calls it, “a celebration of Hollywood as seen through the eyes of a quarter of a century of Planet Hollywood’s history.”

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BETTING ON BRUNCH

BY JIM BEGLEY

Brunch. It’s the most important meal of the day, particularly after a hard night at the clubs or tables. In Las Vegas, a variety of weekend brunch options await.

Feeling lucky? Then hit the world’s most highly lauded buffet— Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace. With an ever-changing menu, you never know what might be served, but be on the lookout for staples such as chicken and waffles, miniature red-velvet pancakes, and chilaquiles.

If the enormity of a buffet instills a sense of alarm, try Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace. Among the Southwestern fare: a New Mexican-spiced pork tenderloin sandwich, greenchile cheeseburger, and blue-corn buttermilk waffle with blackberry bourbon syrup.

While the walls are packed with photos documenting hundreds of iconic red-carpet moments from the company’s storied 25-year history, the food is the real star. Often cinematically displayed— tender, slightly smoky ribs are served on a small wooden picnic table; the High Roller Sampler displays the café’s famous chicken crunch, Texas tostados, buffalo wings, plump shrimp and five-cheese dip appetizers in a nod to the city’s skyline-changing observation wheel; and whimsical Supernova Shakes—are all Instagramworthy plates.

GIADA at The Cromwell offers a variety of Italian-influenced favorites, including a selection of antipasti, pizzette and pastas.

Splurge on the celebrity chef’s inventive polenta waffles, or dine a bit more modestly with a walnut-raisin panzanella salad.

At Bally’s Las Vegas, Sterling Brunch in BLT Steak is the epitome of classic Vegas showmanship. Enjoy unlimited pours of PerrierJouët champagne served by tuxedoed waitstaff while dining on caviar, Alaskan king-crab legs and lobster tails.

More contemporary is HEXX Kitchen + Bar at Paris Las Vegas.

Don’t miss the decadent twisted sticky bun slathered with cream-cheese frosting, the wagyu flatiron steak with eggs, or the carrot-cake pancakes.

And last, for classic French bistro fare, look no further than Mon Ami Gabi. Take in Strip views from the patio while sampling a savory croque-madame, steak frites or your choice of crêpes.

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Open 24 hours for casual bites, the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino restaurant serves all-day breakfast, several Asian dishes and a number of pasta plates like fried L.A. lasagna. There is also a pastry shop and sleek wine bar offering more than 40 different wines.

Acclaimed French Chef Guy Savoy’s Paris restaurant was recently named the world’s best restaurant by La Liste—which uses algorithm-based software to factor in evaluations of hundreds of international dining guides, millions of online postings (such as Yelp and TripAdvisor) and food-critic reviews to determine the globe’s top dining destinations. Guests in Las Vegas can experience his award-winning dishes at Restaurant Guy Savoy in Caesars Palace.

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ON THE STRIP

APPLAUSE

DID YOU KNOW?

LET’S LAUGH AGAIN

CHIPPENDALES

BY THE NUMBERS

COMICS JIM GAFFIGAN AND SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO TO PERFORM AT CAESARS PALACE

Chippendales will WEAR OUT

1,602and collars 4,223 cuffs, and tear apart

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WHITE FRUIT OF THE LOOM TANK TOPS during performances in Las Vegas and across the globe.

Jim Gaffigan

Entering its th year at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Chippendales is set to surpass

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As a father of five, comedian Jim Gaffigan has plenty of experiences in his own life he can pull from—and he does.

Expect Gaffigan to cleverly deadpan a fair number of jokes about his kids and family, as well as food, when the observational comic comes to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with The Fixer Upper tour on May 27 and July 20.

Comedian Sebastian Maniscalco is returning to The Colosseum on April 15 with his new Stay Hungry tour. A nod to a recent book title and a personal mantra, Maniscalco says, “I’ve found myself reflecting on my path and all of the hard work it has taken to get to this point in my career. I hope to one day pass these values on to my daughter and encourage her to stay hungry for more.”

Purchase tickets at The Colosseum box office, by calling (866) 320-9763, or online at thecolosseum.com or axs.com.

PERFORMANCES this year.

Dancing with the Stars’ Tony Dovolani will join the cast as a celebrity guest star, April 19 through May 27.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782

Sebastian Maniscalco

Tony Dovolani

ALL’S FAIR IN LOVE AND WOW

WATER REIGNS OVER VEGAS VARIETY SHOW

You could say it was love at first flight. Archer Silvia Silvia, a third-generation circus performer, was just 10 years old when she met 13-year-old juggler Victor Ponce.

Now the couple, married 46 years, is starring in the circus-style, water spectacular “WOW – World of Wonder” at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. And they’re just one of seven couples performing in the intimate, family-friendly show—which has a cast of more than 30 artists, acrobats and aerialists. “He’s my only love,” Silvia says of her fourth-generation juggler and plate-spinning husband.

He’s also part of her archery act. In one sequence, Silvia shoots five crossbows simultaneously, popping five balloons outlining Ponce’s body. “There have been some close calls. I’ve hit his pants,” Silvia admits. “Now he wears tighter pants.”

For her signature stunt, Silvia, who was a finalist on America’s Got Talent, shoots an arrow at a target that triggers another bow that fires an arrow through an apple balanced on her own head. “I like the adrenaline,” she says of the unique stunt.

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Beginner bodyboarders and expert surfers drop in and hang ten with a 30-minute session on the FlowRider at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino pools.

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Adventure seekers escape to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Just 17 miles from The Strip, the park’s fiery red sandstone formations are a natural playground for hikers, cyclists and rock climbers.

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The Flamingo GO Pool DayClub concert series returns for another season. Day Beats Saturdays will feature performances from top entertainers including Taboo (May 5), Dave Audé (May 19),

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The High Roller observation

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view of The Strip on a neon night tour, or fly out to picnic in the Grand Canyon aboard Maverick Helicopters.

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March 9–20: Watch Lionel Richie run through his signature hits “All Night Long” at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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March 14–24: Country legends Reba, Brooks & Dunn perform six spring shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

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March 27–April 18 & May 22–June 9: The Colosseum at Caesars Palace welcomes back Céline Dion.

April 3–7, 24–28: Singing siblings Donny and Marie Osmond enter the tenth year of their residency at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Additional dates: May 1–5, 29–31 and June 1–2, 5–9, 12–16, 19–23.

April 15: Catch the comedy antics of Sebastian Maniscalco as he brings his Stay Hungry tour to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

April 20–21: Legendary comic Jerry Seinfeld returns to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for two nights of laughs.

April 27–May 12: International music sensation Pitbull takes over Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with his “Time Of Our Lives” show.

April 28–May 17: Score tickets to Elton John as he wraps up his second critically acclaimed Las Vegas residency with the final 14 performances of “The Million Dollar Piano” in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

May 10–13: Weekend-long culinary festival Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit returns with a series of intimate dinners and the Grand Tasting at the Caesars Palace pool.

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March 24–April 21 & May 16–June 16: See Jennifer Lopez in her high-energy show at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

May 27 & July 20: Three-time Grammy®nominated comedian, actor and best-selling author Jim Gaffigan takes The Fixer Upper tour to The Colosseum stage at Caesars Palace.

May 29–July 17: Shuffle up and deal. The 49th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) features 78 tournament events to be held at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

June 12–30: Rod Stewart rocks The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with eight shows singing hits such as “Forever Young,” “Maggie May” and “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy.”

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June 30: Fireworks light up the sky over Caesars Palace as part of the city’s early Independence Day celebration.

July 1: Steve Martin and Martin Short return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for another night of their hilarious show, “An Evening You Will Forget For The Rest Of Your Life.”

July 25–28: The Backstreet Boys are back with their “Larger Than Life” residency, kicking off a series of summer shows at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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MAGIC MEN

Over the past 25 years, Penn & Teller have performed thousands of shows in Las Vegas— a majority of those inside a theater named after them at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. And you can safely say that not a single show has been the same as the last.

“The conventional wisdom in Las Vegas is that the audience changes, so you don’t have to,” says Penn Jillette.

“But for Teller and me, that’s not good enough. With the freedom they give us in Las Vegas, we have been doing more new stuff, and crazier tricks in the past year, than we’ve ever done in our entire lives.”

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For tickets to any of these shows, visit the resort box office or call (702) 777-2782.

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Performing together since 1975, Penn admits that in the beginning his, and Teller’s, goal was to just “make a living performing.” They weren’t in search of the worldwide fame they found. “You talk to almost anybody in show business—they will tell you that they should have been more famous,” Penn says. “With us, we are much more famous than we should have ever been. We have achieved and exceeded our goals.”

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Mat Franco “Magic Reinvented Nightly” Self-taught magician Mat Franco’s crowd-guided improvisational style creates a unique show each and every night. “The show is fully interactive,” he says.

“The crowd dictates what direction it goes in.” From card tricks to an iPhone appearing buried in a theater cocktail table, Franco stuns audiences on a nightly basis.

THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO Nightly, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Mac King Comedy Magic Show HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS Tuesday–Saturday, 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Mad plaid magician Mac King is a quirky character. His humorous, all-ages act is full of visual gags and sleight-of-hand tricks. Some of King’s most famous illusions involve live goldfish that appear, well, almost everywhere.

Magic & Mayhem Masters of Illusion A woman mysteriously levitates.

Two others are sawed in half.

A pianist, and her piano, take flight, and a helicopter miraculously appears onstage in an instant. Those are just a few of the tricks in the new “Masters of Illusion” show at Bally’s Las Vegas, where the CW hit television series comes to life in the resort’s legendary Jubilee Theater.

From the large-scale illusions of Greg Gleason to old-school sleight of hand from native Las Vegan Chris Randall, The Masters drop both familiar and new tricks in their family-friendly show.

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BALLY’S LAS VEGAS Nightly, 7 p.m.

Dark Tuesday.

You likely caught the peculiar Piff and his Chihuahua sidekick, Mr. Piffles, on “America’s Got Talent.” Now you can catch his antics in a show that puts a new twist on traditional magic.

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All eyes will not only be on her gown, but on her hair and makeup— so it’s important to get it right.

To help brides achieve the perfect look, the specialists at COLOR Salon by Michael Boychuck now offer in-room beauty services at Caesars Palace. The team of expert artisans will come directly to the room to provide full bridal or bachelorette hair and makeup experiences, complete with champagne. These services include 24-hour airbrush makeup applications, bridal blowouts, lash applications and much more.

When groups of five or more book in-room bridal services, the bride will receive an exclusive Michael Boychuck 24-piece professional makeup brush collection as a special gift, ensuring she’ll still look flawless following her big day.

BEAUTY BRUSHES

Celebrity colorist Michael Boychuck’s client list includes Jennifer Lopez, Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga. Now, the COLOR Salon owner has launched a signature line of professional makeup brushes so everyone can get that same star treatment at home. Perfect for the beauty or makeup lover in your life, these hypoallergenic and ultra-soft, sleek brush sets come in five-piece ($95) and 24-piece ($495) collections.

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Refreshed suites at Flamingo Las Vegas come in various sizes with perks that include wet bars, views of the High Roller and even pet-friendly Neapolitan Suites that allow guests to bring two dogs weighing up to 50 pounds each.

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Gordon Ramsay has an ear-to-ear Cheshire cat grin.

He’s working the room, greeting guests with handshakes and hugs, telling stories and taking selfies. The diners here tonight are not all VIPs, but fans of his food and fame—just lucky enough to have booked a reservation on opening weekend.

BY RYAN SLATTERY PHOTOGRAPHS BY ERIK KABIK

HELL’S KITCHEN soft-opened two weeks earlier, but this is the evening it gets real for the chefs donning the show’s signature uniforms—those red or blue jackets with coordinating bandanas.

Tonight, Ramsay is in the room. But this isn’t the fiery guy seen on television. This is the real man behind the multimillion dollar media and restaurant empire he created. And he just opened the crown jewel of his kingdom in the Entertainment Capital of the World.

“This is not competition. This is the real deal,” he says.

WELCOME TO HELL’S KITCHEN Once inside, past the talking, life-sized Ramsay video wall, diners will feel as if they’ve stepped foot on the very stage of the show, where all the Hell’s Kitchen winners gained their fame.

Paying tribute to Ramsay’s Fox Network Hell’s Kitchen television show, the 8,000-square-foot restaurant sports a showcase kitchen and some retail space. But even the overhead lighting carries the HK insignia, with brass rods resembling pitchforks.

In terms of food, this is classic Ramsay. The menu consists of Hell’s Kitchen favorites such as pan-seared scallops, lobster risotto, beef Wellington, brick-pressed chicken and crispy-skin salmon.

His signature cocktails arrive with humorous “notes from Gordon,” observations and witty comments from the chef that are printed on a rolled British flag scroll.

“HELL’S KITCHEN is the perfect setting in one of the coolest cities in the world.”

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BUILDING AN EMPIRE HELL’S KITCHEN is Ramsay’s fifth restaurant in Las Vegas. His first, Gordon Ramsay Steak, opened at Paris Las Vegas in 2012. Two others followed later that year, and then in the fall of 2016, he introduced Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips at The LINQ Promenade.

“Steak was an important entry [into Las Vegas].

We brought a bit of cool Britannia to Vegas,” Ramsay recalls. “That was a great indicator for the demand.

Then with each restaurant we raised the bar, learning from our mistakes.”

Now Ramsay runs kitchens in Las Vegas that specialize in burgers, steaks, fish and chips, and British pub fare—all within steps of each other. He admits he sees Las Vegas as one of the world’s great food cities.

“I travel a lot, and this is one of the most competitive food cities in the world,” he says. “All the big boys are here. It can compete with Paris, New York and London. I love that jeopardy. That challenge. This is the arena I strive to be in.”

Nobody has ever said Ramsay wasn’t competitive.

RAMSAY’S TELEVISION FUTURE HELL’S KITCHEN is ideal for filming, and Ramsay says he has plans to shoot some of the show’s episodes in the shiny, new space, including next season’s finale. “There is no greater city that lends

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itself to a live venue for the finale. Hell’s Kitchen is restaurant-theater. Perfect for Las Vegas. It’s just high-octane, high-energized service,” he says.

In addition, Ramsay reveals, “I’ll be holding several competitions here too. I’ll be inviting chefs to come and go head-to-head, sort of like Iron Chef.” Could that mean we see the heavyweight battle we’ve been waiting for? Is Ramsay vs. Flay on the horizon?

When posed that question, Ramsay gives an animated answer.

“I’m dying to get Bobby Flay in that kitchen. Giada can do the judging. Blind taste or whatever,” he spouts. “I would love to put him on the blue team.

I’ll go on the red team. Bring a couple sous chefs and we’ll have a cook-off. It would be a pleasure to see him in that kitchen in competition this year.

Get your apron on Bobby—let’s go!”

JUDGE AND MENTOR Ramsay says, in the end, he just wants to share what he’s learned over the years with the generation to follow, whether they’re kids with big dreams or hardened chefs looking for their big break. When asked if it’s hard to switch hats and go from filming MasterChef Junior to Hell’s Kitchen, he points out the vast differences in the goals of the shows.

The winners of Hell’s Kitchen are funneled into head-chef positions, he quickly reminds us.

This essentially makes the show an audition.

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The Gordon Ramsay Group operates a total of 30 restaurants globally. His partnership with Caesars Entertainment includes eight restaurants nationwide—five right here in Las Vegas.

May 2012 Gordon Ramsay Steak PARIS LAS VEGAS December 2012 Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill CAESARS PALACE December 2012 Gordon Ramsay Burger PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO February 2015 Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY October 2016 Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips THE LINQ PROMENADE November 2017 Gordon Ramsay Steak HORSESHOE CASINO BALTIMORE January 2018 Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN CAESARS PALACE Summer 2018 Gordon Ramsay Steak HARRAH’S RESORT ATLANTIC CITY

So naturally, he has to be strong on the contestants of Hell’s Kitchen. “These winners are dropped into one of the biggest and toughest arenas in the culinary scene. I gotta be tough,” he says. “It’s a competition. I’m about to hand a check to [the winner of Hell’s Kitchen] for $250,000, and put them in a restaurant in Las Vegas with an amazing profile, where they’re going to be dissected every time they turn the gas on. So yes, there is a different jacket. But I do it because I want them to feel the heat and be able to succeed.”

On MasterChef Junior, he’s a bit more forgiving— even though nearly every episode seems to end in tears. “I’m a Dad. I have four kids. Only thing I ask is for them to show me their passion. Find that passion and I’ll back it,” he says. “On MasterChef Junior, [the contestants] cook with no fear. I want that raw talent.

I want to feed that hunger.”

He pauses, rubs his chin and continues, “I’m like a fútbol coach to those kids,” Ramsay, a former soccer star with dreams of playing professionally, explains.

“I tell them, ‘We’re going to go to hell and back.

You’re going to love me. You’re going to hate me. But in the end, you’re going to leave this competition with so much more confidence than you ever had before.’”

A statement that rings true for his Hell’s Kitchen competitors as well.

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PRONTO FACTS CUISINE Italian

Pronto by Giada is exactly as it sounds—a fast, casual Italian restaurant. From pastries to panini, gelati and sorbetti, the Caesars Palace restaurant is a welcoming spot to grab a quick bite. “I want guests to feel relaxed and at home,” De Laurentiis explains. “The space is warm, comforting and inviting.”

ATTIRE Casual DAILY 6 a.m.-11 p.m.

WINE BAR, DAILY 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

Features more than 40 wines by the glass.

Giada De Laurentiis Opens a Second Vegas Eatery Giada-ifed Dishes De Laurentiis puts a unique spin on all the dishes at Pronto, including this California Chopped Salad with Grilled Shrimp.

How does Pronto differ from your first restaurant, GIADA at The Cromwell? Pronto has the same Italian cuisine with a California twist that I am known for, but in casual surroundings.

Panini, soups and salads—all with a focus on fresh ingredients.

Perfect for a bite on the run or leisurely aperitivo.

What are some signature tastes at Pronto? My lemon grilled cheese is a perfect sandwich to go with pomodoro and meatball soup. Comforting, while light and familiar. Of course my lemon ricotta cookies make an appearance. They’re perfect to eat on the go or to sit and savor with a specialty cappuccino.

Explain how your gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and lobster roll have a Giada twist. I offer two grilled cheeses. One is like a caprese—loaded with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, basil and arugula. Then the grilled cheese with lemon and basil. My lobster roll is piled high with lobster meat tossed in a citrus dressing packed full of celery leaves and herbs for a fresh pop of flavor, all finished with crispy capers for a surprise in every bite.

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Giada De Laurentiis was joined by her daughter, Jade, Caesars Palace President Gary Selesner and longtime friend, Chef Bobby Flay, at the restaurant’s grand opening.

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CLOTHING Ruffled tulle bodysuit ($2,285) and tulle skirt ($2,685); DSQUARED2/ The Shops at Crystals.

Bianca jacket ($998); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

SHAR pink liquid leather ballet booties ($695); Jimmy Choo/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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JEWELRY Gothika choker ($385); DSQUARED2/The Shops at Crystals.

CLOTHING Ruffled tulle bodysuit ($2,285), Gothika buckle-wrap drape skirt ($6,445) and Mary Jane heeled pumps ($610); DSQUARED2/ The Shops at Crystals.

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JEWELRY Bird earcuff ($450); Mulberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CLOTHING Sandra dress with embroidered gemstones ($1,200); Mulberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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JEWELRY Rose de NoĂŤl pendant with diamonds and carnelian ($16,400); Van Cleef & Arpels/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CLOTHING Multicolor striped sheer ribbed tank ($990), blue-striped knitted open-chest pullover ($850), green-knitted striped skirt ($1,950) and sheer nylon plaid coat ($2,900); FENDI/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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JEWELRY Sahuri beaded lariat necklace ($148), Contempo bracelet ($68), Cristalina bracelet ($64) and diamond bracelet ($48); Brighton/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CLOTHING Blaise embellished trapeze skirt ($550) and Saba oneshoulder lace ruffled top ($375); Alice + Olivia/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Hot Ups! heels ($645); Charlotte Olympia/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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JEWELRY Shell earcuff ($375); Mulberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CLOTHING “Come Together” Lonnie silk bomber jacket ($795) and Kina embellished mid-length skirt ($795); Alice + Olivia/ Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. SHAR black suede sandal booties ($695); Jimmy Choo/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Pretty Please Blooms to Cherish

Van Cleef & Arpels Mélia necklace with diamonds, pink sapphires and mandarin garnets in 18-karat white gold from Les Jardins collection (price upon request); Van Cleef & Arpels/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Ranunculus Symbolizing radiant charm and deriving from Latin meaning “little frog,” the ranunculus name is a reference to the flowers growing near bodies of water.

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Tiffany & Co.

From top to bottom: Tiffany Enchant dragonfly brooch in platinum with rubies and diamonds ($5,200), Tiffany Soleste double-row ring in platinum with a pink sapphire ($55,000), Tiffany Sparklers ring in 18-karat white gold with a green quartz ($1,900), Tiffany Soleste double-row ring in platinum with a yellow diamond ($52,000),

Mini Calla Lilies

The trumpet-shaped flowers signify purity and faithfulness.

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Tiffany Cobblestone band ring in platinum with diamonds and rubies ($12,500) and Tiffany Soleste ring in platinum with a two-carat aquamarine and diamonds ($8,400); Tiffany & Co./ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Swarovski Light Orchid open ring ($349); Swarovski/Paris Las Vegas.

Tulips Tulips symbolize perfect love.

Yellow tulips are offered to express cheerful thoughts.

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Hearts On Fire Lorelei floral engagement ring ($12,800), Lorelei triple-wave diamond ring ($9,500) and Intertwining diamond right-hand ring ($6,990); Hearts On Fire/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Garden Roses White roses represent innocence, purity and youthfulness. They are one of the most preferred colors of brides-to-be, which is why white roses are also called bridal roses.

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WEDDING BOUQUET Presentation-style bouquet with white freesia, lavender roses, white wax and rice flower, hand-tied with satin and chiffon ribbons ($85); Rio Pavilion Florist/Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

MULBERRY Mini Seaton silver bag ($1,425); Mulberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CHARLOTTE OLYMPIA Funky Pandora clutch ($845); Charlotte Olympia/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Three Watch Trends That Are Big Right Now

BY CHRISTIE MOELLER

Believe it or not, the smartwatch has not dethroned the luxury timepiece as the ultimate statement of style and status.

Analog watches are still the cornerstone of the modern man’s wardrobe. No style icon worth their salt, whether a secret agent or a rap legend, would be seen without a classy timepiece attached to their wrist. And for good reason. A fine watch adds an air of sophistication to any look, whether it’s black tie, boardroom chic or simply street-style.

O R N AT E

A great timepiece is to a man what a luxury handbag is to a woman—a solid investment into one’s own personal style. Here are three trends watchmakers are following in 2018.

Ornate

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Ornate watches are just what they sound like— at Caesars Palace timepieces that are bedazzled, bejeweled Watch Boutiques and contain brightly colored accents, intricate watch faces and innovative materials.

Blancpain

MINIMALIST

Breitling

Minimalist

All available in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Cartier Millennials are surprisingly leading the minimalist charge as they look for some relief Fossil from technology. The idea behind these sleek, Hublot analog watches is to be understated but sophisticated. Think clean lines, large Jaeger-LeCoultre uncluttered and uncomplicated faces, subtle straps and slim hands in colors like Montblanc black or silver.

Officine Panerai

Boyfriend

Boyfriend watches are 2018’s biggest timepiece trend for women. To rock this show style know-how, ladies are choosing to proudly wear a men’s watch on their wrist.

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TAG Heuer

Tourneau

ORNATE Van Cleef & Arpels Midnight Poetic Wish Watch, 43-mm set in 18-karat white gold with diamond bezel (price upon request); Van Cleef & Arpels/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Stand-alone watch boutiques are the craze in Las Vegas. “The Forum Shops continues to see great strength in the luxury-watch category and has a notable assortment of watch brands. We are world-renowned and the center of choice for so many mono-brand luxury watch stores,” MINIMALIST said Vicki J. Hanor, Senior Executive Vice PresiRolex Sky-Dweller timepiece in steel dent and Managing Director Luxury Leasing for and yellow gold (price upon request); The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. “We have Rolex Boutique Hyde Park/The Forum a fantastic selection, as watches continue to Shops at Caesars Palace. be widely sought after. Watch collectors often have a loyal relationship with a favorite brand.

We are seeing the tradition of next-generation BOYFRIEND enthusiasts stepping into play.”

TAG Heuer Link Calibre 5 ($2,900); TAG Heuer/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Tory Burch Gucci Pineapple sunglasses ($1,240); Gucci/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Gucci Hawaiian-print linen dress ($3,600); Gucci/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Hawaiian Prints

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Stuart Weitzman Carla green botanic sandal ($455); Stuart Weitzman/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

H&M Tropical slide sandal ($24.99); H&M/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Giuseppe Zanotti Fendi Green floral mesh Runaway Shopper handbag ($2,390); FENDI/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Spring mid-top sneaker with printed flowers ($895); Giuseppe Zanotti/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Tommy Bahama Island Jewel earrings ($76); Tommy Bahama/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Lavender

The Walking Company ABEO diamond sneaker ($159.95); The Walking Company/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Soft, surreal and oh-so-sweet, it’s the season’s must-have.

Sephora Sephora Collection #Lipstories lipstick in Trippin ($8); Sephora/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Swarovski Crystaldust double bangle in purple ($89); Swarovski/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Drybar Blonde Ale brightening shampoo ($27), brightening conditioner ($27) and brightening cream ($26); Drybar/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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White House | Black Market Suede kitten heels ($130), embroidered suede cross-band mules ($140), suede skinny-stretch belt ($44), embroidered fold-over clutch ($89), scattered floral scarf ($40); White House | Black Market/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Gucci Aviator metal sunglasses ($400); Gucci/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Creed

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Versace

Men’s Medusa & Greek key shower slide sandal ($295); Versace/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Sunny Days

Z Zegna Rain jacket ($1,255) and rain trousers ($625); Ermenegildo Zegna/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Fill your fashion with cheery vibes.

Vilebrequin Moorea Hawaiian turtles swim trunk ($250); Vilebrequin/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Mulberry Large pouch with rust, frozen, clay and blush flower embroidery ($595); Mulberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Van Cleef & Arpels Pâquerette timepiece with diamonds, yellow sapphires and tsavorites set in 18-karat white and yellow gold (price upon request); Van Cleef & Arpels/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Tiffany & Co. Rose flower bracelet with tsavorites, yellow and white diamonds and spessartites in 18-karat gold ($200,000); Tiffany & Co./The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

In Bloom

Catch the bouquet of style.

Fendi Small red-leather Floral Runaway handbag ($2,400); FENDI/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Red Valentino Floral Vines tulle embroidered dress ($1,295); Red Valentino/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Some like it hot.

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VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS

To the surprise of hockey fans everywhere, the Vegas Golden Knights have gone from 500-to-1 longshots to Stanley Cup favorites.

FEVER

“I thought this team would be competitive, but lose more games than it won,” admits Golden Knights hockey expert Gary Lawless.

“I thought the playoffs were a stretch.”

Vegas Takes NHL by Storm in Its Inaugural Season

Not anymore. Vegas has shattered the NHL record for home wins and points by a team in their first season. They’re now steamrolling toward the playoffs, cruising to a Pacific Division title, and battling for the top seed in the Western Conference.

Expectations have changed.

“The organization did a great job selecting players that could skate and that were willing to play a team system,” Lawless says. “All of these players have come in and had career seasons, which is why they’re one of the best teams in the NHL.” Combining speed, hustle and attitude with superior coaching and stellar goaltending from three-time Stanley Cup champion Marc-André Fleury, Vegas is in the championship hunt.

For defenseman Deryk Engelland, a Las Vegas resident for the past 14 years, it’s “a dream come true.” “To play in your hometown where your kids are growing up, it’s phenomenal,” Engelland says. As for fan support at home games? “It’s loud. From the national anthem on, it’s a rocking building.”

Jonathan Marchessault (81) and Deryk Engelland (5) have helped lead the Vegas Golden Knights to one of the best records in the NHL.

PUT THE SPORTS BOOK IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND 1. SIT: Prior to arriving, reserve your seat online at caesarspalace.com.

Forward Jonathan Marchessault, who signed a six-year extension with the Golden Knights during the season, sums up the team’s success.

“There is no superstar. Everybody is pulling for each other,” he says. “We have a long way to go, but it’s been fun.”

OF THESE PLAYERS HAVE COME IN AND “ ALL HAD CAREER SEASONS, WHICH IS WHY THEY’RE ONE OF THE BEST TEAMS IN THE NHL. ” — GARY LAWLESS, GOLDEN KNIGHTS HOCKEY EXPERT

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3. EAT: Caesars Entertainment has launched mobile ordering for 15 of its restaurants.

Guests can text their order and have food delivered directly to their seat at the sports book using the “play by Total Rewards” app.

4. BET: The “Caesars Sports” app uses geolocation to allow bettors to wager on games from their mobile device. Users must be at least 21 years old, and physically within Nevada’s borders to place a wager. Download in the app store.

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Gordon Ramsay with the finalists of Season 17 of Hell’s Kitchen: All Stars

Gordon Ramsay with Vegas Golden Knights players William Karlsson, Jonathan Marchessault, David Perron, Deryk Engelland, Erik Haula, Oscar Lindberg and Brad Hunt

Céline Dion and Steve Aoki at OMNIA Nightclub

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PHOTOGRAPHER ROBERT JOHN KLEY FASHION DIRECTOR/STYLIST CHRISTIE MOELLER

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MODEL ELIZABETH, TNG MODELS

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BLT Steak

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Buca di Beppo | Italian Pays homage to the Italian café with a lively atmosphere, quirky décor and breakfast dishes that are delizioso.

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Nosh | Quick Bite This café serves breakfast sandwiches and pastries as well as Nathan’s Famous hot dogs. (702) 739-4111.

Sea: The Thai Experience | Asian Exotic Thai-fusion cuisine. Specialty dishes include grilled lemongrass chicken and tamarind whole fish.

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Sterling Brunch | Buffet Upscale weekend-only brunch serves bottomless Perrier-Jouët champagne, sturgeon caviar and lobster. Located inside BLT Steak. (702) 967-7258.

BALLY’S LA S V EG A S

Tequila Taqueria | Mexican Experience the soul of Mexico with authentic South of the Border dishes and a selection of 43 premium tequilas. (702) 967-4111.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Sterling Brunch Wayne Newton | Headliner Legendary entertainer Wayne Newton returns to the stage with an all-new show. In “Up Close and Personal,” Newton sings crowd favorites and answers audience members questions. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

X Rocks | Adult Las Vegas’ hottest all-rock, topless revue is a stimulating, high-voltage show pairing sensual dance routines with classic rock anthems.

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Indigo Lounge Bustling lounge recaptures the splendors of a refined Las Vegas nightlife experience. (702) 967-4111.

Masters of Illusion | Magic Starring award-winning magicians, this show features modern illusions and unbelievable arts of deception for the whole family.

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REAL BODIES | Attraction Exhibit uses real human specimens to explore the complex inner workings of the human form in a refreshing and thought-provoking style. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The Tom Green Show | Comedy Sharp, funny and provocative, comedian Tom Green brings his hilarious insights and observational humor to the Las Vegas stage.

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Bacchanal Buffet | Buffet A grand Roman feast. Teams of chefs in nine show kitchens prepare more than 500 dishes daily. (702) 731-7928.

Beijing Noodle No. 9 | Asian Giant fish tanks mark the entrance of this casual noodle house serving soups, dim-sum and noodle dishes.

Open 24 hours. (702) 862-3530.

Bacchanal Buffet

Brioche by Guy Savoy | Quick Bite This new grab-n-go spot’s menu includes affordable breakfast, sandwiches, and other delicious tidbits from Michelin star chef Guy Savoy.

Café Americano | American The casual 24-hour restaurant serves comfort-food favorites and Latin dishes including a spectacular Cuban sandwich.

Carmine’s | Italian

CAESARS PALACE LA S V EG A S

Mesa Grill

Nobu Restaurant & Lounge

Family-style Italian fare served in “wow-sized” portions. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, (702) 473-9700.

Forum Food Court | Quick Bites

Old Homestead Steakhouse | Steak House

It’s fast food elevated with wellknown brands such as DiFara Pizza, Earl of Sandwich, La Gloria, The Halal Guys, Smashburger, Starbucks and Tiger Wok & Ramen.

One of New York City’s most historic steak houses is now on The Strip.

(702) 731-7560.

Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN | British

Offers Giada De Laurentiis’ signature Italian fare with California influences in a fast, casual format.

Strip-side restaurant will feature a dynamic and bustling kitchen, patio seating and offer a daily themed brunch, dinner and spirited bar menu. (702) 731-7373.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill | British More than 80 beers and a menu consisting of bangers and mash, plus fish and chips, make this a true British pub. (702) 731-7410.

Il Mulino New York | Italian Masterful Abruzzese dishes and unparalleled service. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, (702) 492-6000.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab | Seafood Crack some claws or dive into other fresh seafood dishes. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, (702) 792-9222.

Pronto by Giada | Italian

Rao’s | Italian A menu of home-style Italian food from the Pellegrino family includes their famous lemon chicken.

(702) 731-7267.

Restaurant Guy Savoy | French Gourmet dining from acclaimed chef Guy Savoy. (702) 731-7286.

Searsucker | American Chef Brian Malarkey’s contemporary spin on American comfort foods, set in a laid-back atmosphere.

(702) 853-4342.

Sushi Roku | Asian Innovative Japanese cuisine and sushi served in an inviting environment.

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, (702) 733-7373.

Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN

Mesa Grill | Southwestern Bobby Flay’s bold flavors can be found in dishes like his New Mexican spice-rubbed pork tenderloin.

(702) 650-5965.

Restaurant Guy Savoy

MR CHOW | Asian The luxurious Beijing-cuisine eatery transports guests with its raucous atmosphere and famed dishes, including its highly acclaimed Beijing duck. (702) 731-7110.

Nobu Restaurant & Lounge | Japanese Tantalizing Japanese cuisine awaits at Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s whimsical 12,775-square-foot restaurant.

(702) 785-6674.

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Alto Bar Located adjacent to OMNIA Nightclub and the Race and Sports Book, Alto Bar provides the perfect setting for every social occasion.

Cleopatra’s Barge A vintage Vegas lounge and bar experience with live music.

(702) 791-7110.

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ABSINTHE | Variety Acro-cabaret variety show, hosted by the Gazillionaire, has sexy burlesque numbers, comedy bits and astonishing acts of skill and strength.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Céline Dion | Headliner Performing with a full orchestra, Céline sings her timeless hits, cover songs and virtual duets with the Bee Gees, Frank Sinatra and Elvis. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Elton John | Headliner World-renowned singer Elton John performs his hits in “The Million Dollar Piano.” Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

CAESARS PALACE

Jerry Seinfeld | Comedy The stand-up legend and sitcom superstar brings his take on everyday life to The Colosseum stage.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

LA S V EG A S

Reba, Brooks & Dunn | Headliners Superstar entertainers Reba, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are “Together in Vegas” for a one-of-akind country music residency.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Rod Stewart | Headliner The Colosseum at Caesars Palace Best Concert Venue

Ready to rock? Rod Stewart performs the rock and R&B favorites that have defined his career.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Lobby Bar Sleek and stylish 24-hour lounge features a unique drink menu from mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.

Montecristo Cigar Bar The new lounge pairs notable cigar offerings with fine whiskeys, small bites and more, in a contemporary, organic environment. (702) 731-7110.

OMNIA Nightclub Combining cutting-edge technology with seductive design, the highenergy nightclub features the world’s top deejays.

Céline Dion Qua Baths & Spa

VISTA Cocktail Lounge A mixology program of uniquely crafted cocktails combines with a display of ever-changing panoramic LED “views” at this upscale lounge.

(702) 731-7852.

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COLOR— A Salon by Michael Boychuck The go-to beauty spot for celebrities, socialites and VIPs before heading out on the town.

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

APPOINTMENTS: (702) 731-7791

Qua Baths & Spa

Rod Stewart

Award-winning spa offers dozens of exclusive treatments and signature experiences including an Arctic Ice Room.

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 731-7822

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THE CROMWELL LA S V EG A S

eatwell | Quick Bite A 24-hour casual walk-up counter for those looking for a gourmet snack or light meal any time of day.

GIADA | Italian Chef Giada De Laurentiis has crafted a menu of California-influenced, vibrant Italian fare served in a room with phenomenal Strip views.

(855) 442-3271.

NIGHTLIFE

Bound GIADA Best Celebrity Restaurant

Relax in this sophisticated lounge with a carefully crafted cocktail.

The Cromwell

Drai’s After Hours After-hours nightclub for those who don’t want the party to end.

Open Thursday through Sunday, 1 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Drai’s BeachClub • Nightclub Perched 11 stories above The Strip, this 65,000-square-foot rooftop club offers a nonstop party and live entertainment. (702) 737-0555.

Interlude This casino lounge is the ideal vantage point for people-watching, socializing or catching some live music.

Donny & Marie DINING

Carlos’n Charlie’s | Mexican

FLAMINGO LA S V EG A S

Dine on authentic Mexican meals or just unwind with a margarita or sangria on the poolside patio.

(702) 862-3530.

Center Cut Steakhouse | Steak House Succulent steaks, Kobe burgers and rack of lamb rule the menu at this classic steak house.(702) 784-8821.

Margaritaville | Caribbean

Donny & Marie Best Showroom X Burlesque Best Female Review

Wildlife Habitat | Attraction Poolside paradise is home to Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, pelicans, koi and turtles. Free. Open daily, dawn to dusk. (702) 733-3111.

X Burlesque | Adult Revue combines imaginative choreography with outrageous props, such as bungees, bathtubs and beds.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

Dive into Jimmy Buffett’s multilevel, Caribbean-themed restaurant and entertainment venue. (702) 733-3302.

Bugsy’s Bar

Paradise Garden Buffet | Buffet

It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar

Prime rib, carved fresh turkey, steamed mussels, littleneck clams and much more. (702) 733-3111.

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Donny & Marie | Headliner The singing siblings perform their greatest hits—“a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n‘ roll.”

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Legends in Concert | Tribute Impersonators pay homage to superstars of yesterday and today, performing as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna and more.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Video poker bar in the center of the action.

Wastin’ away has never been more fun than at this cheerful Las Vegas bar in the heart of the Margaritaville Casino.

Center Cut Steakhouse

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Spa at Flamingo Try the Fiji Passport scrub or a Sampler Package featuring three services at the newly remodeled space.

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 733-3535

Piff the Magic Dragon | Magic Fresh off America’s Got Talent, Piff and Mr. Piffles perform their best illusions. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Tape Face | Comedy America’s Got Talent finalist, mime comic Tape Face takes his antics to Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Ben & Jerry’s | Dessert

Carnaval Court

Vermont ice cream maker scoops over 25 flavors into cups or waffle cones, and serves sundaes, shakes and smoothies.

This party spot is home of the world’s top flair bartenders and live daily entertainment. Open until 4 a.m.

(702) 693-6143.

Flavors, The Buffet | Buffet

Lobby Bar

From Brazilian barbecue to Italian casseroles to fresh seafood, Flavors spans the globe. (702) 693-6060.

Located on the ground floor of the Valley Tower, the sleek bar has seating with charging stations and 12 gaming machines.

Fulton Street Food Hall | Quick Bites A 24-hour, chef-driven marketplace featuring fresh pastries, pizza and Pan-Asian dishes.

The Piano Bar Features free daytime and nightly live entertainment with a new outdoor patio.

Oyster Bar | Seafood Menu includes favorites such as squid salad, oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab and calamari. (702) 369-5000.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House | Steak House Signature sizzling USDA Prime steaks, lamb chops, and seafood dishes.

(702) 693-6000.

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The Spa at Harrah’s Offers a wide array of body treatments, manicures and pedicures, plus a full-service hair salon.

HOURS: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 369-5126

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill | American

The Righteous Brothers

Texas-size portions and barbecue favorites served in a down-home country atmosphere. (702) 693-6111.

HARRAH’S LAS V EGAS

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show | Magic Everyone loves the mad plaid magician. Mac King’s act combines quirky humor, visual gags and sleight-of-hand tricks.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Tenors of Rock | Music Finalists on The X Factor UK, Tenors Of Rock sing reimagined versions of some of the most beloved rock anthems.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Menopause The Musical | Musical An empowering musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The Righteous Brothers | Headliners Get ready to have “The Time of Your Life” as The Righteous Brothers bring their legendary sound to the Las Vegas stage. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill

X Country | Adult A kick’n topless revue set to the sounds of country music’s chart toppers. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show

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Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar | American Food Network star Guy Fieri brings his Flavortown favorites to the Las Vegas Strip. (702) 731-3311.

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Hash House A Go Go | American Creative “twisted farm food” menu serves up jumbo portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (702) 254-4646.

Nook Cafe | Quick Bite Small eatery features an assortment of coffee, teas, delicious pastries and small bites.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas | Production

Mat Franco— Magic Reinvented Nightly Best Magic Show

You won’t believe your eyes—these gals are really guys. The energetic show stars Frank Marino and a cast of superstar female impersonators.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Mat Franco-Magic Reinvented Nightly | Magic The first magician to win NBC’s America’s Got Talent, brings his captivating illusions to The Strip.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

3535 Destination bar features custom-made infused cocktails and barrel-aged spirits.

Catalyst Bar Bartenders put a spin on traditional cocktails at this 24-hour bar.

3535

Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar

O’Sheas Casino The Strip’s favorite party destination is back with low-minimum gaming tables, beer-pong tables, live music and budget-friendly drink specials.

TAG Sports Bar Sporting events from around the globe stream live 24 hours a day at TAG, which features 300 domestic and imported bottled beers and offers interactive, electronic gaming.

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Spa at The LINQ A one-stop wellness center, the spa contains The Strip’s only Himalayan salt cave.

HOURS: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 794-3242

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Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar | Mexican Offers more than 60 tequilas, authentic Mexican dishes, a mechanical bull and great nightlife.

(702) 691-3773.

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips | Quick Bite A fast and casual eatery modeled after a British take-out shop.

(702) 322-0529.

Jaburritos | Quick Bite Build-your-own sushi burritos and bowls top the menu of this casual Asian-fusion cafe. (702) 901-7375.

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar High Roller

Virgil’s Real Barbecue | American This famous BBQ joint brings the best slow-cooked smoked meats of the South. (702) 389-7400.

E N T E R TA I N M E N T

High Roller | Attraction View The Strip like never before.

Topping out at 550 feet, the world’s tallest observation wheel offers yoga, chocolate tastings and Happy Half-Hour Cabins with an open bar available all day long.

Tickets: (702) 694-8100.

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Burger Brasserie | American

Anthony Cools | Comedy

Gourmet burgers with a French twist—from classic beef to chicken, salmon and veggie creations.

(702) 946-4346.

In this adults-only show, hypnotist Anthony Cools taps into the subconscious naughtiness of audience volunteers.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Café Belle Madeleine | Quick Bite From éclairs to tarts, this pâtisserie fulfills your cravings for something sweet. (702) 946-7000.

La Café Île St. Louis | American Flavors of a Parisian café including savory crêpes, quiche and warm beignets. (702) 946-4364.

La Crêperie | Quick Bite

Eiffel Tower Restaurant

Walk-up bistro serves a variety of crêpes. (702) 946-7000.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant | French

Gordon Ramsay Steak

Dine on classic French cuisine at this romantic spot more than 100 feet above The Strip. (702) 948-6937.

Gordon Ramsay Steak | Steak House Chef Gordon Ramsay serves upscale seafood dishes and mouthwatering cuts of beef. (702) 677-3200.

HEXX Kitchen + Bar | American The 24-hour café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus transforms cacao beans into handcrafted chocolate. (702) 331-5100.

JJ’s Boulangerie | American Bakery produces pastries, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads.

(702) 946-7000.

Martorano’s | Italian The eggplant stack and Steve Martorano’s famous meatballs rule the menu here. (702) 946-4656.

Mon Ami Gabi | French

Martorano’s

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Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck | Attraction Take romance to new heights.

The observation deck—460 feet above The Strip—has breathtaking views. Tickets: (702) 946-4350.

INFERNO | Magic The Strip’s hottest new show blends death-defying stunts, jaw-dropping illusions and more fire than you can imagine into a gasoline-soaked spectacular. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Jeff Civillico | Comedy Join world-champion juggler Jeff Civillico for an afternoon of all-ages fun. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Sex Tips for the Straight Women from a Gay Man | Comedy Smash-hit comedy takes audiences on wild ride where no topic is taboo.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

BEER PARK Rooftop sports bar features an outdoor grill, more than 100 beers and party games. (702) 444-4500.

Le Cabaret

Sekushi | Japanese

This newly renovated bar serves an array of crafted cocktails in a luxurious Parisian setting.

(702) 946-7000.

Live-action cooking stations are themed after the seven French provinces. (702) 946-4930.

Yong Kang Street | Asian Casual noodle and dumpling house serves a diverse mix of Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese dishes.

LAS V EGAS

This nightclub blends a fun atmosphere and lively entertainment to produce the ultimate Las Vegas party experience. (702) 776-7777.

The charming lounge offers entertainment seven nights a week.

(702) 946-7000.

Le Village Buffet | Buffet

PARIS

Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop

Classic bistro cuisine served for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a trendy scene with an amazing patio.

(702) 944-4224.

This intimate, vibrant setting, offers fresh seafood, sake and sushi, as well as Japanese A5 Wagyu beef, Kumamoto oysters and fresh uni.

Mon Ami Gabi Best French Restaurant

Le Central

Napoleon’s Dueling Piano Bar Pianists square off nightly to play your requests. A full-service bar, including a menu of carefully selected champagnes, is available.

(702) 946-7000.

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Paris Spa by Mandara A sanctuary-like respite with Balinese influences, this Elemis spa provides treatments influenced by ancient European rituals.

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 946-4366

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Cabo Wabo Cantina | Mexican

Backstreet Boys | Headliners

Sammy Hagar hangout offers coastal Mexican fare and premium tequilas.

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 385-2226.

One of the most successful groups in music history take to the stage for their exclusive “Larger Than Life” Las Vegas residency.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Café Hollywood | American

Crazy Girls | Adult

Open 24 hours, Café Hollywood serves everything from pastries and early morning breakfast to late night dinner. And it features a sleek wine bar and lounge.

Sizzling topless show pushes the envelope with brand-new routines and burlesque classics.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Earl of Sandwich | Quick Bite

Catch some waves. The FlowRider provides sports enthusiasts the opportunity to surf or body board on the Las Vegas Strip. (702) 785-9106.

Sink your teeth into a deluxe deli sandwich on artisanal bread.

(702) 785-5555.

Gordon Ramsay Burger | American

Jennifer Lopez | Headliner

Traditional American classics go next level with a variety of hand-cut fries, including truffle parmesan.

(702) 785-5555.

KOI Las Vegas | Asian Features a sleek Asian decor, cool Hollywood vibe and tantalizing Japanese-inspired menu.

(702) 454-4555.

P.F. Chang’s | Asian Backstreet Boys Best New Act/ Show

FlowRider | Adventure Sport

This modern Chinese bistro has an extensive menu packed with family-style dishes.

(702) 836-0955.

Pink’s Hot Dogs | Quick Bite Legendary gourmet franks—many named after their celebrity creators.

(702) 405-4711.

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez shows off her electrifying dance moves and infectious vocals.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Mortimer takes an all-ages audience on a daring, inspirational and immersive, magical adventure.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Jennifer Lopez

Café Hollywood

NIGHTLIFE

Spice Market Buffet | Buffet

Yolös Mexican Grill | Mexican

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 785-5772

Pitbull | Headliner

Ringer Wings, Pizza & Sliders | American

Spicing up this Mexican eatery are the more than 60 tequilas and a fresh-fruit margarita bar.

(702) 785-5555.

This exotic spa has 40 treatment rooms and offers experiences like the Mandara Four Hands Massage performed by two therapists.

A family-friendly comedy magic show by the self-proclaimed “Dennis the Menace” of magic.

Tickets: (702) 777-6737.

Xavier Mortimer’s Magical Dream | Magic

Charred prime cuts of beef accompany signature sides, such as black-truffle creamed spinach.

(702) 737-5200.

Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara

Murray: Celebrity Magician | Magic

Pin-Up Pizza | Quick Bite

Strip House | Steak House

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Legendary singer performs his biggest anthems, including “All Night Long,” “Hello,” “Stuck on You” and “Dancing on the Ceiling.”

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The New York-style pizza spot is home to the largest slice on the Strip, measuring 15 inches..

This sensory smorgasbord has tastes from around the globe.

(702) 785-9005.

Planet Hollywood’s very own double-header. Its daytime Race and Sports Book transforms into a nocturnal lounge. (702) 785-5555.

Lionel Richie | Headliner

Mr. Worldwide brings his highenergy “Time Of Our Lives” show to Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Place bets and cheer on your favorite sports team at this casual comfortfood eatery. (702) 785-5555.

The Playing Field Lounge

Extra Lounge At the Sin City headquarters of entertainment news program Extra, kick back with a cocktail as the TV show’s correspondents and crew get up close and personal with Tinseltown’s hotshots.

(702) 785-5555.

Heart Bar The pulse of Planet Hollywood beats through-out the resort’s phenomenal three-acre casino. At the core is Heart, where thirst is quenched around the clock. (702) 785-5555.

Backstreet Boys

Cabo Wabo Cantina

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All-American Bar & Grille | American Enjoy “Rio Dry Aged” Angus steaks, sandwiches and seafood at this restaurant and sports bar.

(702) 777-7767.

Carnival World & Seafood Buffet | Buffet Seven live cooking stations, including a teppanyaki grill, this buffet serves more than 300 dishes with elaborate seafood selections nightly.

Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho | Mexican Mexican dishes with upscale touches and Fieri’s signature, flavorful flair.

Hash House A Go Go | American Creative “twisted farm food” menu serves up jumbo portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

(702) 777-2761.

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Eddie Griffin | Comedy Eddie Griffin gets the crowd laughing with his irreverent stand-up act.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

KISS By Monster Mini Golf | Attraction Rockin’ 18-hole indoor, glow-in-thedark miniature golf course is full of special effects and unique KISS props.

Penn & Teller | Magic The “Bad Boys of Magic” put on an edgy act mixing comedy and magic that involves knives, guns, fire and more. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

VooDoo Zip Line | Attraction

Pho Da Nang Vietnamese Kitchen | Asian

WOW - WORLD OF WONDER | Production

Authentic Vietnamese menu includes Pho—a soup with linguineshaped rice noodles, herbs and meat. (866) 746-7671.

Featuring Indian delicacies cooked in a 500-degree tandoor clay oven.

(702) 777-2277.

NIGHTLIFE

Flirt Lounge

Handcrafted burgers are smashed, seared and seasoned to order.

Sports Deli | Quick Bite

iBar

Bratwursts, burgers, pizza and sandwiches near the race and sports book. (702) 777-7777.

VooDoo Steak | Steak House Enjoy a Tomahawk rib eye or fresh seafood selections with your view from the 50th floor. (702) 862-3530.

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room | Wine Bar Tasting room and retail shop offers more than 100 wines by the glass and showcases 10,000 bottles.

(702) 777-7962.

Guy Fieri’s El Burro Borracho

Water spectacular features a cast of more than 30 international artists, acrobats and dancers performing in a 180-degree theatrical setting.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

A haven where women gather after a Chippendales show, one of the steamiest male revues in Vegas.

(702) 777-7777.

Smashburger | Quick Bite

Best Birthday Party Venue

Chippendales | Adult Experience “The Ultimate Girls Night Out®” when you visit the fast-paced Chippendales® revue, which features 12 chiseled male dancers. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Riders are propelled from the Rio’s Masquerade Tower to the Ipanema Tower, traveling at speeds reaching 33 mph. Tickets: (702) 388-0477.

Royal India Bistro | Indian

Chippendales Best Male Revue

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Featuring traditional Chinese cuisine and an extensive seafood menu.

(702) 777-7777.

KJ Dim Sum & Seafood | Asian

Penn & Teller

The ultra-lounge in the heart of the resort features interactive tabletops, DJs and go-go dancers.

(702) 777-7777.

VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub Sip a signature cocktail inside on the 51st floor or on the outdoor deck, where you can take in the amazing view of the Las Vegas Strip.

(702) 777-7800.

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Rio Spa & Salon Ultra pampering treatments such as the Grace and Elegance or Bombshell Experience are among the spa’s signature services.

HOURS: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 777-7779 IP

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Exotics Racing | Adventure Take the wheel of one of the racing company’s 60 supercars and feel the adrenaline rush as you drive on a racetrack professionally designed exclusively for the fleet.

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Maverick Helicopters Tour | Adventure Ascend to the skies with Maverick Helicopters. First-class excursions above the Strip, Grand Canyon and Colorado River. (702) 405-4300.

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The Zipline at Grand Canyon West | Adventure Reach speeds of over 40 mph as you soar 1,000 feet above the Grand Canyon. (888) 868-WEST. GrandCanyonWest.com

Mustang Helicopters | Adventure Experience breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam aboard a luxurious ECO-Star Helicopter. (702) 262-6199.

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Blu Pool at Bally’s Las Vegas

Beach Club Pool at Flamingo Las Vegas

The Pool at The LINQ

Temple Pool at Caesars Palace

POOLS

CA E S A R S ENTE RTA I N ME N T

BALLY’S LAS VEGAS BLU POOL Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 967-4111 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests

THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO THE POOL AT THE LINQ Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 697-2888 Cover Price: Free to the Public

CAESARS PALACE GARDEN OF THE GODS POOL OASIS Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 731-7280 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests, $20 for Non-Hotel Guests

PARIS LAS VEGAS SOLEIL POOL Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 946-3393, Ext. 73393 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests

THE CROMWELL DRAI’S BEACHCLUB Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 777-3800 Cover Price: Varies FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS GO POOL DAYCLUB Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 697-2888 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests BEACH CLUB POOL Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 697-2888 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests

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PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESORT & CASINO PLEASURE POOL Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 785-9106 Cover Price: Free to the Public RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO VOODOO BEACH Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Contact: (702) 420-6221 Cover Price: Free for Hotel Guests and locals with Total Rewards cards

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HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS THE POOL AT HARRAH’S Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 639-8705 Cover Price: Free to the Public

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FLAMINGO SUITES完成升级改造 FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS已完成对其1270间客房和套房的改 造，总投资9000万美元。新客房中有一些可以看到HIGH ROLLER观景摩天轮或拉斯维加斯长街，房间从350平 方英尺的FLAMINGO ROOM到1400平方英尺的FLAMINGO EXECUTIVE SUITE不等，后者设有独立的吧台和用餐 空间。修葺一新的客房采用生动的金色和明快的火 烈鸟粉色，搭配独特、现代和复古感摩登设计， 着力庆祝FLAMINGO作为长街核心的悠久历史。

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STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3500 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 893-4800 FORUMSHOPS.COM FACEBOOK.COM: FORUMSHOPS TWITTER.COM: THEFORUMSHOPS

WOMEN’S APPAREL ANGL

702 851 4522

Anne Fontaine

702 733 6205

BCBG MAXAZRIA

702 699 5498

Agent Provocateur

702 696 7174

AllSaints

702 920 0745

A|X Armani Exchange

702 733 1666

702 696 9444

702 369 0705

Chlóe

702 854 4860

BOSS Hugo Boss

DKNY

702 650 9670

Brooks Brothers

HOURS

Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. daily Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight Some establishments may open earlier or stay open later than times mentioned.

VINCE

702 984 4420

Zadig & Voltaire

702 735 9320

ATHLETIC APPAREL / ACCESSORIES NIKE

702 650 8888

Lululemon

702 474 4251

SPECIALTY SHOPS Elie Tahari

702 732 2454

Burberry

702 731 0650

M Missoni

702 862 4583

CH Carolina Herrera

702 894 5242

Marciano

702 369 0322

Tory Burch

702 369 3459

Saint Laurent

702 750 3480

MEN’S APPAREL Canali

702 380 0882

Ermenegildo Zegna

702 474 4246

Giorgio Armani

702 904 7741

John Varvatos

702 939 0922

Klein Epstien & Parker

702 862 4474

Paul & Shark

702 396 7772

Tommy Bahama

702 933 6888

Vilebrequin

702 894 9460

CHILDREN’S APPAREL & TOYS Gap Kids Kids Kastle

702 697 7917

702 731 5051

702 893 9949

Casa Fuente Cigar Bar

Gap

702 737 1550

Field of Dreams

702 792 8233

Guess

702 737 1816

Green Biotics

COMING SOON

H&M

702 207 0167

Harley Davidson

702 734 0447

L.K.Bennett

702 359 0660

Kemo Sabe

702 862 4800

La Perla

702 732 9820

Montblanc

702 732 0569

Lacoste

702 791 7616

The RealReal

702 602 6585

Loro Piana

702 369 0497

ART GALLERIES

Moncler

702 323 7129

Antiquities

702 792 2274

Polo Ralph Lauren

702 734 0030

Camelot Galleries

702 369 6313

REDValentino

702 737 7614

Exclusive Collections

702 432 1154

Sandro

702 464 5170

Ted Baker London

702 369 4755

Tommy Bahama

702 933 6888

True Religion

702 369 4621

Valentino

702 862 4653

Versace

702 932 5757

Victoria’s Secret

702 696 7101

Chrome Hearts

702 737 1550 702 369 5437

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Bath & Body Works

7 For All Mankind

702 369 0924

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

702 731 0712

National Geographic Gallery

COMING SOON

Peter Lik Gallery

702 836 3310

SKYE Art Gallery

702 836 3538

HANDBAGS / LUGGAGE Balenciaga

702 732 1660

Brighton Collectibles

702 933 1330

Chloé

702 854 4860

Coach

702 651 0363

Fendi

702 732 9040

Furla

COMING SOON

Gucci

702 369 7333

Henri Bendel

702 836 9025

Kate Spade

702 369 0127

Longchamp

702 837 5780

Louis Vuitton

702 732 0301

MCM

702 850 2410

Michael Kors

702 869 0010

Mulberry

702 382 0496

Tumi

702 369 5885

Gallery of Music and Art 702 366 9904 ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / VIDEO Kalifano Kush Fine Art Gallery

702 837 6389 The Apple Store

702 684 8800

Leica Store Las Vegas

702 868 4070

702 650 3444

Magical Memories 702 982 2331 featuring Disney Fine Art artin Lawrence M Galleries

702 991 5990

Modernist Cuisine Gallery

702 262 0196

COSMETICS / SKIN CARE / FRAGRANCE Art of Shaving

702 425 4954

CHANEL

702 735 2555

CREED

702 366 0574

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Dior Beauty

702 369 6072

SHOES

Inglot

702 735 9064

Buscemi

701 862 4220

Charlotte Olympia

702 895 7510

LUSH 702 734 0113 Fresh Handmade Cosmetics NARS Cosmetics

702 749 1525

Christian Louboutin

702 818 8444

Oro Gold Cosmetics

702 836 9654

Donald J Pliner

702 796 0900

Sephora

702 228 3535

Fendi Shoe Salon

702 732 9040

Giuseppe Zanotti

702 866 0055

JEWELRY Baccarat

702 693 6877

Jimmy Choo

702 691 2097

Blancpain

702 369 1735

Mephisto

702 636 4800

Breitling

702 862 4440

Salvatore Ferragamo

702 933 9333

Cartier

702 418 3904

Sam Edelman

702 892 8100

David Yurman

702 794 4545 Sergio Rossi

702 734 0991

Skechers Fitness

702 433 0560

Stuart Weitzman

702 369 9222

Tod’s

702 792 1422

The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

UGG Australia

702 430 7250

offers a premier luxury-shopping

702 792 8400

Fossil

702 906 0086

Hearts On Fire

702 946 1990

Hublot

702 489 9444

Jaeger Le-Coultre

702 584 4788

Links of London

702 733 4065

experience. Combining many of the

Officine Panerai

702 727 3310

The Walking Company

Pandora

702 489 2674

GIFTS

Rolex Boutique

702 794 3541

Caesars

702 731 7851

become a destination in itself,

Swarovski

702 836 3257

Forum Gifts & Sundries

702 699 5415

attracting more than 28 million

TAG Heuer

COMING SOON

Magnet Maximus

702 369 0195

Planet Hollywood Super Store

702 791 7827

Welcome to Las Vegas

702 691 9911

Tiffany & Co.

702 644 3065

Tourneau

702 862 2700

Van Cleef & Arpels

702 696 7139

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world’s most exclusive luxury retailers and top restaurants, the Romanthemed shopping center has even

people to the mall each year.

SPECIALTY FOOD / CONFECTIONS

CHANEL 702 735 2555 Fragrance, Beauty and Sunglasses

Ciao Ciao Cafe

702 401 7177

Davante

702 737 8585

Fat Tuesday

702 369 3265

Davante Sun

702 737 0023

Moderna Tea

702 369 9326

Sunglass Hut

702 734 0207

Starbucks

702 836 9523

凯撒宫购物中心拥有160多家奢华商铺和餐馆， 是拉斯维加斯闻名遐迩的高档购物中心。 诸如Gucci、David Yurman、Louis Vuitton、 Burberry、Tourneau和苹果电脑等一些世界顶 级奢侈品牌均在这一罗马风格的购物中心设有店 铺。凯撒宫购物中心本身也已成为一处必看景 点，每年有超过2800万人到访该购物中心。

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STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3545 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 322-0560 THELINQ.COM FACEBOOK.COM: THELINQ TWITTER.COM: THELINQ

HOURS

Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight Some establishments may open earlier or stay open later than times mentioned.

SPECIALTY STORES

12A.M. Run

702 912 5698

Chilli Beans

424 901 9629

Goorin Bros.

702 732 4287

Havaianas

702 868 2884

Honolulu Cookie Company

702 489 6111

Nectar Bath Treats 725 251 4165 Pier 30

702 371 4144

Sky Shop

702 322 0605

Welcome to Las Vegas

702 222 9243

DINING

ameriCAN Beer Bar 702 322 0579 Amorino Gelato

702 684 7188

Breeze Daiquiri Bar 702 818 3007 Brooklyn Bowl

702 862 2695

Canter’s Deli

702 754 4400

702 691 3773 Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar Flour & Barley

702 430 4430

702 650 0096 Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

702 322 0529

Haute Doggery

702 430 4435

In-N-Out Burger

800 786 1000

Jaburritos

702 901 7375

The LINQ Promenade is an open-air shopping, dining and

Off The Strip

702 331 6800

entertainment district, anchored by the world’s tallest observation

Sprinkles Cupcakes 702 733 0522

wheel, the 550-foot-tall High Roller. Located at the heart of the

Starbucks

702 322 0577

world-famous Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ Promenade features

Squeeze

702 731 3311

more than 30 unique venues and plays host to a variety of

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

702 826 2100

Virgil’s Real Barbecue

702 389 7400

Yard House

702 597 0434

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special events, concerts and festivals.

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THRILLING SKY-HIGH EXPERIENCES OPEN BAR Party in our Happy Half Hour open bar cabin complete with a bartender and 360° views.

Daily | Noon – 1am

CHOCOLATE TASTING Enjoy handcrafted Ethel M Chocolates and sip on wine above the Las Vegas Strip.

Thursdays | 5pm – 8pm

YOGA IN THE SKY Enjoy a unique one-hour yoga session with a Certified Yoga Instructor, soaring 550 feet in the air.

Sunday, Wednesday & Friday | 11:30am & 5pm

HighRollerLV.com Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem?

Call 1-800-522-4700. ©2017, Caesars License Company, LLC.

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STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3663 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 866-0703

HOURS

Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–Midnight

MIRACLEMILESHOPSLV.COM FACEBOOK.COM: MIRACLEMILESHOPSLV TWITTER.COM: MIRACLEMILELV

WOMEN’S APPAREL

CHILDREN’S APPAREL & TOYS

ANGL

702 471 1115

Bikini Bay

702 699 5597

Desigual

702 735 9440

Lilyful

702 818 3477

LOFT

702 732 3348

Marciano

702 650 9928

Welcome to Las Vegas

702 862 4949

SPECIALTY APPAREL Billabong

702 454 7143

Crazy Shirts

702 893 7780

French Connection

702 733 6420

GUESS

702 836 9711

Some establishments may open earlier or stay open later than times mentioned.

Flight 23 at Footaction

702 734 0295

Lids Locker Room

702 369 8158

Tervis

702 477 6725

Shoe Palace

702 734 028

Vegas The Store

702 892 0311

Vitality

702 735 1195

ABC Stores

702 733 7182

ART GALLERIES

ABC Stores

702 735 5006

Kush Fine Art

702 363 1990

All AXIS Merchandise

702 750 9681

DeRubeis

702 699 9099

America!

702 734 0349

Attic Salt

702 982 2201

702 733 0611

H&M

702 369 1195

Mimi Mango

702 699 5597

Lucky Brand Jeans

702 733 6612

Cashman Photo Magic 702 792 3686

One Monarchy

702 263 9100

Quiksilver/Roxy

702 731 1521

Club Tattoo

Victoria’s Secret

702 735 3174

Tommy Bahama

702 731 3988

Vie Sauvage

702 331 5853

True Religion

702 893 2340

Urban Outfitters

702 733 0058

U.S. Polo Assn.

702 866 5901

Volcom

702 369 2340

702 732 2562

MEN’S APPAREL

725 605 2886

Lazarou

702 734 0408

Edge

One Monarchy Men’s

Original Penguin

Shaunz

702 871 2000

702 734 0089

702 363 2582

Tattoo & Body Piercing Fat Tuesday

702 735 0121

Francesca’s

702 431 7299

Garrett Popcorn Shops 702 445 6501

Fine Art of Metal Richard Marc Gallery

203 927 0011

Wyland Galleries

702 699 5363

HANDBAGS /LUGGAGE Viaggi Travel

702 464 5805

ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / VIDEO Saxe Theater

702 260 7200

Test America

702 369 2421

V Theater

702 260 7200

GNC

702 432 0858

Guess Accessories

702 892 0658

Hattitude

702 732 1232

Houdini’s Magic Shop

702 314 4674

COSMETICS / SKIN CARE

Las Vegas Fight Shop

702 366 0502

Agora

702 732 0170

Magnet Max

702 693 6719

Basin White

702 691 2726

Nestle’s Toll House Café

702 731 0202

Bath & Body Works

702 836 0875

The Body Shop

702 733 7350

House of Hoops

Sock Me

702 534 0824 Drybar

702 560 5243

Kick’s Lounge

The Source Electronics 702 432 9440 LUSH Fresh

702 734 0310

ATHLETIC APPAREL / ACCESSORIES Champs Sports Footaction Foot Locker/

702 693 6996 702 734 0295 702 733 4942

702 792 5255

Vercini

702 560 1701

at Footaction

Vie Sauvage

702 331 5853

Lids

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702 534 1650

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Marshall Rousso

White House | Black Market

TRISTAR Sports & Celebrity Memorabilia

702 734 0295

702 732 0061

Sugar Factory

702 866 0777

Handmade Cosmetics

TAGS Evolution

702 998 8778

M.A.C. Cosmetics

702 734 0129

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NYX Professional

702 734 1019

Makeup Original Diva

702 836 9112

Hair & Nail Salon Sephora

702 737 0550

Yves Chantre

702 836 9940

JEWELRY Aldo Accessories

702 369 2307

Alex & Ani

702 823 5555

Brighton Collectibles

702 313 2220

Fossil

702 678 6466

Kay Jewelers

702 784 0644

Pandora

702 836 9591

Prestige Jewelry

702 750 1775

Shemoni Sterling

702 893 9996

Silver Jewelry Swarovski

702 732 7302

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2-mile-long retail and entertainment complex centered on the Las Vegas Strip. The shopping center

EYEWEAR

features 200 shops, tempting restaurants and live-

Oakley

702 734 0033

Solstice

702 369 3103

entertainment venues.

Sunglass Boutique Sunglass Hut

702 732 3426

Sunglass Hut

702 731 2558

Sunglass Hut (kiosk)

702 731 0620

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702 369 1311

Call It Spring

702 734 0088

Chinese Laundry

702 836 9707

Journeys

702 732 9407

Skechers

702 207 2360

Steve Madden

702 733 7766

The Walking Company 702 734 7150

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WILD CARD

NIGHTLIFE

VooDoo’s Mystique Endures

Just what the doctor ordered.

A massive mix featuring four kinds of rum, fruit liqueurs and tropical juices erupt in this luscious libation served over dry ice. At 44 ounces, it’s big enough to share, but we doubt the Witch Doctor does.

There is a mesmerizing ju-ju, or vibe, that exists here.

With its unbeatable views of the neon-lit Strip, strong drinks and a New Orleans meets Las Vegas ambience, VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub & Lounge has withstood 20 years, outlasting most resort nightclubs. VooDoo’s hypnotic charm is a result of its dramatic 51 st floor setting, its enchanting cocktails whipped up by flair bartenders, and the rocking atmosphere provided by live deejays, who keep the outdoor party going on the patio dance floor.

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