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JUNE 9–15, 2016 T H E LAT EST

“Creating Community Beyond Church”

“Seasonal Produce”

Sunday Assembly Las Vegas offers a congregation for the nonreligious. By SONI BROWN Gaming and tourism numbers fluctuate through the year—but maybe not how you think they do. Green Felt Journal by DAVID G. SCHWARTZ

Plus … ACLU of Nevada marks 50 years, Monte Carlo plans to become Park MGM, Seven Days, Ask a Native and The Deal.

NIGH T LIF E

“Wide Awake” Insomniac music director Carlos Correal talks 20 years of EDC and the coming of Factory 93. By IAN CARAMANZANA

Plus … Seven Nights, a Q&A with Flosstradamus’ Josh Young and photos from the week’s hottest parties.

DINING

“The Art of Dining”

Borracha, the new Mexican restaurant at Green Valley Ranch, enlists muralist Oscar Flores to add extra spice to the space. By MELINDA SHECKELLS

Plus … Dishing With Grace, a look at T-Mobile Arena concessions and Coffee Hunter brings Stumptown to the Valley.

“He’s Game”

Diff’rent Strokes star Todd Bridges has found a new way to move the world—a live game show at the Plaza. By ROB MIECH

“Glittering Brilliance” The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender draws inspiration … and tears. The Most Fabulous Thing by CHARLIE STARLING

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Plus … Seven’s 14, reading Las Vegas and streaming Star Trek.

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Cheap Eats

35 meals, deals and steals—for $10 or less. Cover photos by Krystal Ramirez.

Actor Channing Tatum on developing his Las Vegas show, taking on a superhero role and how Magic Mike would stack up in a dance contest.

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MEALS, DEALS AND STEALS

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than south of the border, but the Mexican touches make it stand out from basic sushi fare. $7.75, 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702586-4433, Jaburrito.net.

SLOPPY JOE FRIES BUDDHA BELLY DELI

We suburbanites know how to find those hidden gems in nondescript strip malls. One such spot is Henderson’s Buddha Belly Deli, which boasts an eclectic Asian fusion menu full of surprising flavors. Take the sloppy Joe fries, for instance, which catapult the humble spud to new heights when topped with braised short rib, red curry coconut sauce and a blend of mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano and provolone cheeses. Top with a runny egg and what you have is a decadent meal, not just a side. $8 ($1.50 extra for the egg), 50 N. Valle Verde Dr., Suite 110, 702545-0840, TheBuddhaBellyDeli.com.

AGNOLOTTI FERRARO’S

Ferraro’s has a strong local following thanks to more than 30 years in Las Vegas. And many of them like to congregate here for an after-work drink. To keep those bellies full, the family Ferraro has created a special Ora Sociale (happy hour) menu featuring a selection of appetizers, pizzas and small portions of some of its famed housemade pastas for less than $10 apiece. The agnolotti—two large square, ravioli-like pockets stuffed with three cheeses and topped with a light teardrop tomato sauce— is basic, but it hits the spot. $7 during Ora Sociale (4-7 p.m.), 4480 Paradise Rd., 702364-5300, FerrarosLasVegas.com.

BURRITOS LOS TACOS

Sure, you can stop in any taco spot along Charleston Boulevard for a bargain meal, but the burritos at Los Tacos may give you the biggest bang for your buck. These hefty burritos come packed with your choice of carne asada, carnitas, chorizo, chicken, marinated pork, lengua, buche (pork stomach) or veggie with whole pinto beans, tomato, sour cream, cheese and pico de gallo all wrapped up in a soft tortilla with a side of red or green sauce. $4.25, 1710 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-471-7447, LosTacosLV.com.

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BUILD YOUR OWN PIZZA STONED ’N’ BAKED

With designer pizzas becoming more commonplace, a simple slice can cost more than what most are willing to spend on a whole pie. At Stoned ’N’ Baked in Container Park, diners can build their own 12-inch personal pizza with their choice of red, white, barbecue or pine-nut-free pesto sauce, topped with traditional meats and veggies, for $10 or less. $10 for unlimited toppings, 707 E. Fremont St. 702-480-0007, StonedNBaked.com.

CHASHU PORK BOWL RAMEN SORA

You go to a ramen shop for the ramen, clearly, but you shouldn’t overlook the side

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menu. At Ramen Sora, the chashu pork bowl comes in two sizes: mini and regular. So you can still get your ramen fill while trying something new. But one taste of the braised pork belly in a tangy teriyaki sauce on a bed of white rice, and we bet the next time you go back, you’ll want to upgrade to the larger bowl. For the price, it’s one of the best bargains you’ll find. $6.50 regular, 4490 Spring Mountain Rd., 702-685-1011, RamenSoraLV.com.

TARTINE ANGELIQUE ROSALLIE

Few places are as chill as French café Rosallie, where the baskets of freshly made croissants and bread evoke a time before carbs became the bogeyman of food groups. But if you must have protein, you can’t go wrong with the Tartine Angelique: organic hard-boiled eggs and a bed of spring mix greens on toasted sourdough bread with house-made aioli spread and vinaigrette. It’s the perfect meal for breakfast or lunch, but go ahead and take that chocolate almond croissant to go—we won’t judge. $8.90, 6090 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702-998-4121, Rosallie.com.

DOWNTOWN DOG DOG HAUS

For a hot dog that’s simultaneously over the top and down ’n’ dirty, head for Dog Haus, across the street from the Hard Rock, which kicks things off by wrapping the wiener in bacon. From there, hefty doses of sweet roasted peppers and caramelized onions, and a condiment triumvirate of mayo, mustard and ketchup are piled on. Grab some extra napkins,

because this will get messy. $7, 4480 Paradise Rd., 702-435-4287, DogHaus.com.

BANH MI LE PHO

It says Le Pho on the door of Downtown’s newest dining hot spot, but the banh mi sandwiches are where it’s at. Owner Khai Vu traveled to Vietnam to learn the ways of banh mimaking, all the way down to how to bake the perfect baguette. The classic version, which also happens to be the special of the house, comes loaded with layers of sliced cold cuts, pork pâté, mayo, pickled daikon and carrots, jalapeños and cilantro. But it all starts with that good, crusty baguette. $9, 353 E. Bonneville St., 702-382-0209, LePhoDTLV.com.

YELLOW DUCK NOODLE SOUP LAOS MARKET

Family-owned and operated since 1989, Laos Market provides Downtown with fresh produce, imported goods and—much to the surprise of many—delicious food. At first glance it looks like your standard market, but just around Aisle 3 you’ll find two tables and a small kitchen where you can order soups including pho and curry noodle soup. But our favorite by far is the yellow duck noodle soup: boneless chunks of roasted duck with toothsome egg noodles and fresh Thai basil in a rich broth. $6.50. 629 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-366-0881.

BRAISED LAMB PITA CRAZY PITA

Crazy Pita has been part of the Valley’s fastcasual landscape for a decade now. With its

consistent quality, the pitas and skewer plates are our Mediterranean go-to comfort foods. The chain recently introduced a braised leg of lamb plate on the menu, as well as a pitawrapped version that comes with fries, which has become a new favorite. Tender lamb, marinated tomatoes, cucumbers, romaine and feta cheese all fit snugly into a pocket that fits snugly into our bellies. Comfort food, indeed. $10, multiple locations, CrazyPita.com.

BUTTER CAKE LAZY DOG RESTAURANT & BAR

Lazy Dog has become a Summerlin hot spot for locals, with or without a pooch in tow. The prodigious menu has many standouts, but believe us when we advise you to save room for dessert, because you’re going to want to stuff your face with butter cake, a warm shortbread cookie-like treat topped with minted strawberry compote and vanilla bean ice cream, garnished with sweet balsamic. It tastes like your best childhood memory that you’ll want to relive again and again. $5.50, in Downtown Summerlin, 1725 Festival Plaza Dr., 702-727-4784, LazyDogRestaurants.com.

LAMB STIR FRY BURRITO DESI BURRITO

Drive-thru/walk-up Indian fast-food joint Desi Burrito combines the bold flavors of Indian cuisine with Mexican ingenuity and American expedition. It’s quick, convenient and unlike anything you’ve had wrapped in a tortilla. The standout here is the lamb stirfry burrito. The meat is tender with a rich sauce and mild heat. The rice (your choice of lemon or masala flavor) is well-seasoned,

impressive list for a light meal before heading off to a show or the clubs. $9, in the Venetian, 702-677-3390, LasVegas.OttoPizzeria.com.

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STEAK PARSLEY NACHOS PARSLEY MEDITERRANEAN

Tortilla chips aren’t the only way to nacho. Crunchy toasted pita chips serve as a perfectly good vehicle for toppings that won’t make you miss carne asada. A mound of flavorful, tender steak shawarma is set on a bed of house-made chips, and is then dressed with tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, tzatziki—a refreshing cucumber yogurt sauce—and feta cheese. It’s a creative combination hefty enough to make a good lunch but not so heavy that you’ll need a nap afterward. $8, 6420 S. Pecos Rd., 702-4893189; 4985 W. Tropicana Ave., 702-871-1818, ParsleyMediterranean.com.

CEVICHE CANTINA LAREDO

If lunch is on the west side, and preferably on the lighter and wallet-friendly side, Cantina Laredo has you covered with all of the above. Lunch specials include chicken tinga tacos and nachos or quesadillas al carbone. But if this is just lunch and no cause for indulgence, go for the ceviche of Chilean sea bass. The sweet-fleshed white fish is “cooked” in lime juice with poblano and jalapeño peppers, tomatoes and cilantro, and served with house-made tortilla chips for the scooping. $10, in Tivoli Village, 702202-4511, CantinaLaredo.com.

DAILY BRUSCHETTA OTTO

Mario Batali’s enoteca has always been a good place to stop for a snack, especially for its killer in-house charcuterie program. But if you don’t need a groaning board of cured meats, check out the daily bruschetta specials. They come two to an order, but are amply dressed with combinations such as prosciutto and whipped burrata cheese (Tuesday); beets, gorgonzola and fennel pollen (Wednesday); and radish, buffalo mozzarella and herbs (Thursday). Pair them with a couple of glasses of wine from an

KANTO BOX TINA’S FILIPINO CUISINE

Stop in for lunch for Tina’s version of the bento box, Pinoy-style. It can be tricky to choose between the salmon, the specialty “TFC Fried Chicken,” lechon kawali (fried pork belly with crispy skin) or the tender, garlicky beef salpicao. We’re partial to the lechon kawali with accompaniments of pickled cucumber and radish, fried eggplant, corn, a potsticker or sometimes an eggroll and plenty of rice. For a lunch special, it might seem a bit heavy, but you can’t beat the price. $9, 7720 S. Jones Blvd., Suite 105, 702-998-5880, TinasFilipinoCuisi.Wix.com/ Tinas-Filipino.

SOFT-SERVE ICE CREAM SUNDAE THE STILL

The Mirage’s sports bar The Still serves one of the cutest desserts on the Strip, and it comes with a free side of nostalgia. There is nothing that will take you back to childhood faster than soft-serve ice cream in a mini plastic baseball cap emblazoned with the logo of your favorite team. The serving vessel isn’t where the kitsch ends—it’s available in three variations that will take you back to childhood: Salted Caramel, with French toast sticks and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal; Churro de Leche Crunch, with mini churros and chocolate curls; and S’mores, with burnt marshmallow fluff and graham cracker dust. $8, 702-692-8455, TheStillVegas.com.

Since taking over The Market grocery store on Fremont Street in April, Bronze Café chef Peter Bastian has added some new selections to the hot and cold bar menu. But that doesn’t mean Bastian has abandoned the Bronze classics at The Center. The Tree of Life Pita—made with roasted red peppers, avocado, greens, pickled onions and house-made vegan cashew crema topped with Brazil nut and mango cilantro vinaigrette—is a staple on Bronze’s vegan-friendly menu. It’s good for your health as well as your bank account, and is available at both Bronze locations. $10, 611 Fremont St, 702-586-3401; 401 S. Maryland Pkwy., 702-202-3100, TheMarketDTLV.com.

TACOS TACOS & BEER

Prime time in Las Vegas is usually also the priciest time, and lunch is your best bet for dining on a budget. But at the industry hangout Tacos & Beer on Paradise Road, tacos are half off from 10 p.m. till 3 a.m. on Techno Taco Tuesdays. So what’ll it be, the puerco verde, Baja fish or beef barbacoa? You can have all three and still have enough cash left over for a cold beer! Oh, and DJs spin a techno soundtrack for your taco-scarfing pleasure. $1.25-$2, 3900 Paradise Rd., 702675-7572, TacosAndBeerLasVegas.com.

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BLACK BEAN CHILI STUFFED SWEET POTATO VEGENATION

It sounds simple enough: a piping-hot baked sweet potato sliced across the top and overflowing with a heap of savory, slightly spicy black-bean chili. On the menu, it’s just a side dish at VegeNation, Downtown’s premier destination for the plant-based dining set. But this humble side, with its blast of Vitamin A, potassium and iron, and zesty play of sweet and heat, is all together satisfying enough to be a lunch unto itself. $7, 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 120, 702-3668515, VegeNationLV.com.

PUPUSAS REVUELTAS SALVADOREÑO RESTAURANT

The mighty Salvadoran pupusa revuelta—a ball of masa stuffed with cheese, chicharron and beans, flattened out like a thick tortilla then grilled crispy, served with cold cabbage slaw and tomato sauce. After about two (three if you’re a savage), you are usually full, and for less than $2 each, that’s a real deal. Vegetarian? Try them with just beans and cheese or the traditional queso con loroco (cheese with Central American flowers). Two for $3.50, 720 N. Main St., 702-385-3600.

CHICKEN AND SAUSAGE GUMBO ZYDECO PO-BOYS

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The charcuterie game has always been strong at Downtown wine bar Bin 702, but it has since evolved into a full-blown sandwich program that features seven varieties of grilled cheese, four of them for $10 or less. Of these, the must-try is the Cabernet Mushrooms ($10). Beneath a crispy outer layer of buttery griddled bread lies a layer of smoked Gouda that holds on tight to a generous portion of thinly sliced mushrooms sautéed in wine. Have commitment issues? Try a smaller version, served on a crusty mini baguette from the Montaditos menu— eight tiny gourmet sandwiches you can mix and match for just $2.50 each. $10, in Container Park, 707 Fremont St., Suite 1220, 702-826-2702, Bin702.com.

The best seat in the house at Noodle Man is at the bar, where you can watch cooks work their magic with noodles, whether it’s pulling them by hand, or, for this dish, quickly whittling them off a slab of wheat dough for each order. The soup itself—“B3” on the menu—starts with a rich, aromatic beef broth and is loaded up with tender beef brisket, wood-ear mushrooms, pickled cabbage, green onion and cilantro to make it pop. The rustic noodles have a great chew to them, standing up to the other bold ingredients in the bowl. $8, 6870 S. Rainbow Blvd., 702-823-3333.

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menu and go straight for the gumbo. The broth is thin-bodied but incredibly flavorful, with a medium-level spice that mounts incrementally as you make your way through the chunks of chicken and house-made sausage. Having scooped out and polished those off, you’ll want to move on to the firm white rice that sops up all the broth-y goodness. It’s available in two sizes, neither of which will break the bank, even if you opt to spring for the suggested side of housemade potato salad. $5.50 small, $8.50 large, $1.50 potato salad, 616 E. Carson Ave., Suite 140, 702-982-1889, ZydecoPo-Boys.com.

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with sautéed veggies, lettuce and kale providing a perfect complement. Skip the cheese, as that’s the only place the cultures clash. $7.50, 670 E. Flamingo Rd., 702-9875310, DesiBurrito.com.

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Insomniac music director Carlos Correal talks 20 years of EDC and the coming of Factory 93 By Ian Caramanzana

of filling his goodie bag with black licorice bits and fluorescent gummy worms, he’s handpicking some of the most heralded acts in the music world for what he calls “the largest rave on the planet.” And this is no candy store—this is Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. The music director for Insomniac has had the privilege of helping to book more than 250 electronic music acts on the bill for EDC’s 20th anniversary festival—from top-tier to underground, house to trap and everything in between.

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Factory 93, Insomniac’s new underground warehouse party series that spotlights up-and-coming house and techno acts from across the world. “It’s my new baby,” Correal says. “It’s [Insomniac’s] answer to the underground community, and it’s something I’ve been wanting to do for the five years I’ve been with the company; I just didn’t have the bandwidth to do it.” The first Factory 93 event took place May 21 in Downtown Los Angeles with house legend Doc Martin, Hot Since 82, Sante and Sidney Charles. It was a true return to form. Photos from the event are reminiscent of dance music’s early days, i.e. Paradise Garage and Studio 54. Correal is pleased with the turnout. “It was a masterwork, one of those events where everything goes perfectly,” he says. “There were club kids, new ravers, old ravers … all creatures of the night celebrated in this happy environment. I eat, sleep and breathe this shit, and seeing it all unfold was a treat.” Correal also argues that it strengthens Insomniac by showing a different side of the brand. “People think of Insomniac to be sort of this ‘Walmart’ company, and tend to forget that we started in ’93. The average EDC Las Vegas attendee is 28 years old. We’ve never waned from the underground.” And Correal says Insomniac’s plans include bringing Factory 93 to Las Vegas. It will begin by associating EDC’s neonGARDEN stage with the project. “We want it to be something like ‘neonGARDEN presented by Factory 93,’” he says. But Correal wants to keep the door open for experimentation. “Factory 93 is more than just booking an underground DJ. It’s an experience, and we want to make that clear when it comes to our own DJs, lights, stage design … everything.” One thing is certain, however: Correal wants to make EDC’s 20th year “Under the Electric Sky” one to remember, and he let us in on a few surprises he’s anxious to see himself. “I’m excited to see the redesign of kineticFIELD,” he says. “Oh, and we’re bringing in the biggest disco ball I’ve ever seen in my life. It’s ginormous.”

“People think of Insomniac to be sort of this ‘Walmart’ company, and tend to forget that we started in ’93. We’ve never waned from the underground.”

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“We try to make our lineups somewhat predictable,” Correal says. “We tried to stay in tune with all upcoming music. Of course, there are some of the usual suspects—guys who have been there for the last five years [EDC] has been in Las Vegas—but there will be so much more.” Take a glance at the lineup and you’ll see that Correal is true to his word. Huge names such as French producer DJ Snake, electro house great Afrojack and hip-hop/house veteran Loco Dice all fit nicely on the bill, as they’ve done in years past, but there are also some up-and-coming producers—Hotel Garuda and Giraffage, to name a couple—who made the list. Insomniac has also booked members of Southern California’s long-running Moontribe Collective to diversify the bill. Correal says the decision to book acts big and small was entirely calculated because his aim was to provide a snapshot of the current scene, as well as creating a timeless lineup that celebrates the landmark. “[The anniversary is] a big deal for the community and the industry; a historical moment, so we have to make it amazing.” One way Correal will keep it amazing is by implementing daily surprises. “We will have a very special guest performing on each given day on the main stage, kineticFIELD,” he says. “People will be talking about these performances for years to come. I know one personally, and I can’t wait until that day.” Correal wants to keep these under wraps until the minute they happen on festival grounds, but he insists that they’ll be “legendary.” Despite knowing the entire planned lineup, Correal says some performances will surprise even him. That was the case at last year’s festival when trance heavyweights Above & Beyond invited actor Bryan Cranston (Walter White in Breaking Bad) to be the one to “push the button,” that is, to drop the beat after a protracted buildup. “I had no idea that was happening … It came as a surprise,” Correal says. While booking for EDC is a massive undertaking, Correal also spearheads

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Curt Cameruci and Josh Young are Flosstradamus.

Just Legalize It

Flosstradamus’ Josh Young knows a thing or two about 420 By Kat Boehrer ➜ Together, Josh Young and Curt Cameruci make up Flosstradamus, the DJ and production duo at the forefront of EDM’s trap wave of the 2010s. With a catalog of titles including “Roll Up,” “Smoke 1” and a remix of Young Thug’s “Stoner,” cannabis is a prominent, recurring theme in Flosstradamus’ work, and the duo are clearly big fans of the plant. You’ll understand when you check out their EDC Week sets at Encore Beach Club on June 16 and 24. And Young knows all about this burning topic.

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You reference weed a great deal in your music and branding.

Why not? We’re in an era where being yourself is celebrated, so we are comfortable putting our weed-friendly stance out there for the world to see. When did cannabis merge with your music?

It all started with a song we made called “Roll Up,” where we sampled a line from a song we did with Danny Brown in which he said, “Roll up the grass.” So that, mixed with the fact that a large number of our fans smoke, made the canna-bond.

Do you guys smoke when you write or record?

Most of the time, yes, but it’s not necessary. Do you perform high?

Rarely.

What are your favorite strains?

Headband and Super OG Kush. So I assume you’re down with legalizing marijuana?

That’d be hilarious if I wasn’t. Yeah, of course, 100 percent. I think it’s a very progressive move, the way for the future. Why do you think it’s such a good idea?

Where to start? Monetary. Government and states are bailing themselves out of debt at no cost to the taxpayer just by selling weed. It’s a joke that they’re doing what we all do [to get by financially] when we get in a bind: which is selling weed. I live in Chicago, [in] a state that’s massively in debt and also facing record-breaking tax hikes, so the taxpayer’s getting hit right square in the kisser for the problems and the mistakes of our government. And if they were to

make marijuana—medicinal or recreational—legal, the tax revenue that they would get from that would pay off their debt in one or two years and they’d be in a situation like Colorado where they have a surplus of tax income that they don’t even know what to do with, so all of the civilians, all of the taxpayers get a rebate on their taxes. And it might not be much, but it’s kind of rare to get a little $15 something from the government because, “We have too much money. Here’s some.” So that’s one side of it. What’s the other side?

It eliminates the black market. It takes away the power from the drug cartels and from the people who aren’t even the citizens of this country coming and taking revenue from something that we could be selling and taxing. So that’s great to get it off the streets, to get it so that young people of color are no longer being arrested at alarming rates and put in prison at alarming rates over a plant. Like, that’s the real icing on the cake. That’s the real silver lining to this: It helps the people, and it stops putting our young people in prison over something as tiny as cannabis.

Is there a certain age limit for when people should be allowed to begin using marijuana?

It’s up to the individual. I know 15-year-old kids who have a higher maturity level than some of my 30-yearold friends. But right now, it’s 21 [in legalized areas in the U.S.], and I agree with that, just to get it passed and made legal. There are some countries where the age is 18, but if 21 is the age that they picked, then I agree with that. What are your thoughts about illegally buying marijuana?

It’s unfortunate. It’s not ideal to have to do anything illegal, to have to break the law in any way, shape or form. I’m not saying I have, but you know, it’s a stress that’s unnecessary for a product that should be fully recreationally legal across the United States. Do you recommend marijuana to others?

To each their own, you know? I don’t recommend marijuana to anybody if they don’t want to try it. It’s one of those things that either works for you or doesn’t, like a medication. Cannabis has medicinal properties that can help people with epilepsy. It can help people with glaucoma. It can help people who are going through chemotherapy to have an appetite and a will to live. It can help people with chronic pain. So it’s really up to the person. It’s really up to them if they have an ailment or if they’re just going to party, smoke, drink and have a good time. If it’s not for you, it’s not for you. But for me, it’s pretty awesome.

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designer on the project was Alessandro Munge, who has also done many hot spots in Las Vegas, including Borracha and its Italian sister restaurant, Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca. When it came to coloring the canvas of Borracha, it was Munge who brought Flores in to work his magic. Working with three walls and a circular bar at the epicenter, Flores says his goal was to create something different than what you would see in the average Mexican restaurant. He did that by focusing on Mayan and Aztec myths, one for each wall. He chose pointillism as his method. In all, the murals took three weeks to complete in daily shifts of 14-16 hours. Flores explains the mythologies and the madness behind the murals.

The Art of Dining

➜ IN LAS VEGAS’ competitive dining landscape, it’s not enough to just have good food. These days, another prerequisite is to offer Instagram-worthy backdrops for all those #nomnom shots. Mexico City-based artist Oscar Flores is making a career out of creating appetizing interiors, and was most recently retained by Clique Hospitality Group to paint three murals at Borracha, the company’s new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, now open in Green Valley Ranch Resort. A professional painter for 15 years, Flores was previously a voice-over actor for cartoons. His breakthrough in the restaurant business came three years ago when he was commissioned to do a mural at El Catrin Destileria in Toronto. The interior

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This mural symbolizes the constant fight of men, the warriors and their gods with the sun supplying energy.

The New Wave of Third-Wave Coffee

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stand [coffee] better. It gives people an idea of why ‘I like this,’ instead of, ‘Oh, I like that. I don’t know why.’ But now [they] know because it’s got hints and notes of a variety of things that they might otherwise not notice before.” As passionate as Hunter and Doug are about coffee, what they’re equally into is creating a community, despite having a shop that’s located in a strip mall. “There’s a big market for community around here. When I was in Portland, I knew everyone’s name,” Hunter says. “I want a place where people can come in to talk with the baristas, hang out and feel comfortable and keep coming back.” Since opening nearly three months ago, Coffee Hunter has garnered a loyal following. The store’s ambience encourages people to sit and sip, or, for those who are looking for a change of scenery from the office, to plug in. “I believe we’ve done a good job responding to people when they ask for a particular food item or beverage,” Doug says. “We’re trying to come up with new drinks that are interesting and still coffee-forward.” True to their Portlandian ethos, Hunter and Doug strive to work with local vendors to enhance their offerings. To that point, they carry a limited selection from Cornish Pasty, bringing much joy to Hendersonians who now do not have to trek so far for the savory pastry-wrapped treats. “When I tried [Cornish Pasty], I thought it was unique. We wanted to offer an experience that was the same. When we were thinking about what kind of food we wanted, we reached out to them and they came and checked us out and said it was a good deal,” Hunter says. They’ve also gained quite the reputation for being the place for a coffee and a cronut (as well as cronut ice cream sandwiches)—from Al’s Donuts. It’s been so popular that during one of their happy hours, from 2:30 p.m. till close, they’re offering cronuts for $2.50. (The morning happy hour, from 7-10 a.m., offers $1 off drip coffee.) With Coffee Hunter just making itself known in the Valley, Doug and Hunter are looking into expansion in the future, possibly Downtown. For now, residents in the southeast Valley can count themselves lucky to have it in their backyard. But if you’re farther away, it’s worth skipping the familiar green-siren drive-thru for a finer caffeine jolt. As Doug says, “I would drive 17 miles for a great cup of coffee in Oregon. When people find something they like, they’re willing to drive for it.”

➜ HUNTER HAWKINS can pinpoint the moment he knew he would one day open a coffee shop, though at the time, he didn’t know it was going to be in Las Vegas. The Portland, Oregon, native’s first apartment was across the street from the second location of Stumptown Coffee—the name of which alone can send coffee connoisseurs into paroxysms of caffeinated joy—and he had fond memories of the place. “For me, Stumptown is the benchmark of quality. When I tried the nitro brew for the first time, that was the deciding moment for me. I thought, ‘This is the future.’” The future is now here, and it’s in an unassuming shop called Coffee Hunter (7425 S. Eastern Ave., 702586-5002, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. daily), which Hunter co-owns with his father, Doug. A city that’s lauded more for its love affair with stronger spirits, Las Vegas hasn’t exactly achieved coffee nirvana the way Portland, Seattle, Los Angeles and New York have, but in the last few years, it’s steadily riding the so-called third wave, starting with the pioneering Sambalatte in Boca Park and continuing with Mothership Roasters. “We started seeing all these places open up—Makers & Finders, PublicUs, Bad Owl—and thought the timing must be right,” Doug says. “People are ready for that here, and it’s a really good time to introduce people to Stumptown.” Coffee Hunter carries the full line of Stumptown coffees, including the Hair Bender espresso; cold brew with milk (in chocolate milk or nondairy coconut milk); both original and nitro cold brew on tap; as well as a rotating line of the brand’s single origin coffees. Cold brew is hot right now, and with summer fast approaching, demand is only going up. The current customer favorite is a cold brew topped with salted cream. “When you drink from the top, it has a really nice intense flavor of the salt and cream together with the coffee,” Hunter says. The shop has 5-gallon kegs of cold brew shipped here, and while the coffee stays optimal for about three months, the demand is so great it’s long gone before then. Along with the cold brew, Coffee Hunter specializes in pour-overs, which is as much pageantry as it is coffee. There’s something beautiful about the process, which takes patience and creates anticipation, not unlike a traditional tea ceremony. “Being an independent shop, there is a great opportunity to show it, do the whole ritual and get people into it,” Hunter says. “We want to help [people] under-

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Bridges watches as Couple #2 consumes mass quantities of Lovers or Losers.

Bridges became enthralled with show business 45 years ago. He couldn’t take his eyes off Redd Foxx on NBC’s popular Sanford and Son show. He told his mother, Betty, that he wanted to be “just like (Foxx), a TV actor.” Betty had studied at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, and her three children marveled watching her onstage. She called around, Todd auditioned, and he was soon promoting Parkay, Manwich, Jell-O, Tide and United Airlines on television commercials. Inside two years he was a bona fide TV actor. His first lines—“How ya doin’, sir?”—on Streets of San Francisco was to Karl Malden, playing detective Mike Stone. Through a tight connection with Sammy Davis Jr., Bridges would go on to meet Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. A spot in Barney Miller led to creator Danny Arnold including Bridges as a regular, with Abe Vigoda, in Fish. Then came the Diff’rent Strokes run, from 1978 through 1986 that certified Bridges as a star. He made 30 grand an episode. He flirted, and more, with co-star Dana Plato. At the Plaza, a septuagenarian man from Texas stumbles on a multiplechoice question. He apologizes to Bridges and says, “When you get to be my age …” Bridges pauses two beats and tells the man, “Well, when you get to my age and go through what I’ve been through …” Crowd chuckles are measured, uncertain.

"Something had to change. I couldn't continue this behavior. ... I heard people laughing and playing, like, 'Wow, that's joy. Where can I get that?'" Bridges descended into an abyss of Beretta. He says his low point arrived his own design after Strokes, fueled by in his fifth attempt at rehab at a facility years of physical abuse by his father, in Marina del Rey. Shower rod in hand, sexual maltreatment from an agent, he prepared to swing on every staff police persecution (he was almost armember about to approach him. rested for stealing his own Mercedes), One security staff member, a baldand addictions to cocaine, marijuana headed black man—“a giant,” Bridges and methamphetamines. says—ducked so his noggin wouldn’t It’s all detailed scrape the door in Killing Willis, the header and told him, biography he wrote “This can be easy LOVERS OR LOSERS with Sarah Tomlinor hard.” Bridges The Plaza, 8:30 p.m. son in 2010. He was chose the former. He (dark Thursday and using and dealing. stripped, was handSunday), $39.95The 5-foot-11 thespian ed a diaper, and his $74.95, 702-386-2507, shrank to 112 pounds. wrists and ankles PlazaHotelCasino.com. When he called Plato were strapped to a to inform her of his cold slab. plan to enter rehab, "It was the worst she said, “Todd, I way to kick drugs," don’t have a problem like you do.” Bridges writes in his book. "I was Three days later, she was dead from a super-aware of every inch of my body, drug overdose. and it all felt sick." Bridges’ IMDb listing includes 98 After 24 hours of good behavior, a credits as an actor, six as a producer wrist was freed. Twenty-four hours and four as a director, but there is a later, the other was released. By the distinct void between 1992 and ’96. He fifth day, he could walk again. nearly forced cops to shoot him, but Shortly after that, he heard kids stopped just short of grabbing a 9mm goofing around outside a window

and came to a realization. “Something had to change,” Bridges says. “I couldn’t continue this behavior. I thought, ‘This is terrible. Look at me. I’m a successful actor wearing a big diaper.’ Then I got hit by this light. I heard people laughing and playing, like, ‘Wow, that’s joy. Where can I get that?’” He unearthed it through an arduous process aided by his mother’s tough love, by setting an example for his son and daughter and through building a foundation of steady work. He completed nearly 20 projects between 2009 and 2015. He’s got a new movie in the can, plus two in pre-production and five in post-production. He does voice-over fairly regularly, and performs a standup comedy routine all over the country. But now, in this moment, he’s all about this couple from Ohio. “It was so much fun! Nice to meet you,” Robin and Keith gush at Bridges after Lovers or Losers ends for the night. He greets patrons, poses for photographs and signs autographs. It’s late. His eyelids are as heavy as garage doors. But he genuinely enjoys meeting people, even if they do occasionally call him “Homer Simpson.” “That’s a great part of being in the business; giving someone joy for one minute. Send them away happy, with a smile on their face," Bridges says. "But I’ve also realized that what makes me who I am is liking myself. That’s the most important thing. If you don’t like yourself, you’ll never be successful in anything you do.”

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GLITTERING BRILLIANCE ➜ Last week, your nerdy showgirl

nerded out over other showgirls. The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender came to The Orleans on June 2, with all the sparkliness that entails. It was four days of booze, boobs, rhinestones and boundless self-expression. I was stuck at Absinthe during most of the Weekender, acutely aware of the awesomeness happening elsewhere. (Stupid dream job, she says, tongue-in-cheek, fist shaking at the sky.) But I did manage to soak up some glitter by attending the Sublime Boudoir after-parties, hanging out at the pool with the tribe and investing in some beautiful costume pieces at the Bazaar. (A shout-out here to Holly Dai and Cheeky Cheetah, a.k.a. Glorious Pasties, who kitted me out in some pink floral loveliness. It’s extremely off-trend for me, but too beautiful to describe. Photo shoots are being set up to showcase it as we speak.) Right now, I’d like to congratulate the winners of this year’s Tournament of Tease: BEST DEBUT: Gaea Lady. BEST SMALL GROUP: 2 To Fly (who totally made out onstage as we all applauded their victory. Dawww). BEST LARGE GROUP: Screaming Chicken Theatrical Society (who’ve also taken the crown of “Most Regret Caused to Charlie by Her Not Having Seen a Performance”). BEST BOYLESQUE, A.K.A. CAN WE JUST CALL IT MR. EXOTIC WORLD, ALREADY? AWARD: Harden Reddy. MISS EXOTIC WORLD, 2ND RUNNER-UP:

Sweetpea.

MISS EXOTIC WORLD, 1ST RUNNER-UP:

Lada Redstar.

MISS EXOTIC WORLD, THE REIGNING QUEEN OF BURLESQUE 2016: Poison Ivory.

Well done, all! I jumped in the car immediately after Absinthe and made my way to The Orleans for the crowning ceremony. Unfortunately, I missed Melody Sweets’ guest performance (though I do get to watch her every day, and no doubt

she was fantastic at the Weekender, too), but I did get to catch the end of Blanche DeBris and Jonny Porkpie’s “Killing Time” skit, which was excellent. And due to adverse hormonal effects, I didn’t have to see anyone perform to cry like a baby when the awards were handed out. Hooray for ovaries! It was also brilliant to be part of a sea of yellow as everyone paid fashion tribute to Miss Exotic World 2015, Trixie Little. Many thanks are due to my friend (and fellow Trekkie) Anita Brassiere, who took pity on my FOMO and snuck me into the Sunday afternoon tech rehearsal for the All-Stars show, just before I went outside to join the conga line in the pool. I was mightily impressed, not just by the acts, but the standard to which these aptly named All-Stars cranked them out in an early afternoon rehearsal. Do you want to talk about separating the proverbial men from the boys? Have them do striptease, sometimes suspended from the rafters, after an all-nighter decked out in ball gowns. I doff my flowery cap to you, Legends. There is a reason the All-Stars close out the Weekender; so much talent and innovation is on display. Midnight Martini’s aerial panty drop, in particular, brought forth an overly loud holler from the sparse tech rehearsal crowd. And the arabesques achieved by the Original Twins in their step-down performance brought tears to my (again, admittedly hormonal) eyes. To catch some of this magic yearround, and see the reason this whole weekend exists, go and visit the Burlesque Hall of Fame at Emergency Arts. Once again, the Weekender has left me inspired, and ready to go to work on what hopefully will be my first submission for Best Debut. See Charlie Starling in Absinthe, twice nightly in the Spiegeltent at Caesars Palace, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Visit AbsintheVegas.com for tickets. Follow her on Twitter: @charlistarling.

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out this questionnaire to every girl I know, and their moms. There are a lot of tropes, but a lot of them don’t know what they want. They know what they want out of their lives, but not what they want out of a show. Men and women go to these types of shows for different reasons. I’m sure some women come for a sexual thing, but it’s more for them to just let go. This is an environment where they can be free. What else have you learned from the survey?

What they want is so simple. They want to come home and have their men cook dinner for them and tell them they’re beautiful, or write a small note and leave it in their purse. Just these tiny, tiny things, and not as much of the “I have a fantasy of having sex with a fireman.” With men, that would be fine. We’re pretty basic. So I don’t think I can answer your question, but we’re doing a lot of research. You’ll be in Las Vegas planning for the show. Any things you want to check off your Vegas bucket list?

We’ve watched Absinthe twice now. I love that show. It’s one of my favorite things. I haven’t seen a lot of the other shows. We went to Zumanity. We went to the avantgarde, sexually charged shows. I haven’t done any of the family stuff. So I’m interested in exploring Vegas that way. You’re producing and starring in the Marvel movie Gambit. What’s it like getting into the superhero movie craze?

I wouldn’t say I’m a comic book guy, but Gambit was what I read, because I grew up in Mississippi. My dad is from New Orleans. So to me, Gambit was the coolest superhero I could be. It’s intense. Those movies are really tough to make. There’s so much material from all the years they’ve been writing comics, so you have to make sure you’ve read them all. We’re in no hurry to make it. The studio is always going to try to beat the drum, but I want to make it right. If there was a dance off between Magic Mike and Kevin Bacon from Footloose, who would win?

The actor on developing his Las Vegas show, taking on a superhero role and how Magic Mike would stack up in a dance contest By Nicole Ely

You are directing Magic Mike Live Las Vegas, which is coming to the Hard Rock in spring 2017. What is your vision for the show?

The first movie is really just about Mike and these guys living this life, and him figuring out that he wants more. The second movie is about them realizing that this life is over and what do they do now. We’re not going to do a third

movie, so the Las Vegas show should feel like the next iteration. The relationships between men and women have changed. We want to create a show that is a little more modern. The shows I’ve seen, and have done movies about, are the same as when they started from 40 or 50 years ago. Now, it’s what do women want, and do they want more. We want to make it for women, by

women in a way. And the dancing is going to be top level. These guys are unreal. The Magic Mike Live Las Vegas website features a quiz that’s providing research for the show’s development. So, what do women want?

I have no idea [laughs], and that’s exactly why I have a lot of women in my life. Everyone is so different. We sent

What about Magic Mike versus Tyler, your role from Step Up?

That would be a tough one because I think Tyler would have more energy. Tyler is a little younger, and I’m kind of banged up now. I think Mike would still have him. What about if Magic Mike went up against Chris Farley from the Chippendales Saturday Night Live sketch?

Oh man, you can’t ask me anything about Farley. He’s one of my favorites of all time. He just filled up a room. He filled up 10 rooms. Hands down he would win, without any question.

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A lot of people’s favorite movie is Dirty Dancing, but my favorite dance movie is Footloose. That’s hard. Those are movies I’ve grown up with. They’re icons in my mind. I think Mike would have them if they were to battle now.