There’s plenty to do away from the racetrack PAGE 32
Carrot Top
The comedian is celebrating 20 years at Luxor PAGE 34
Omega Mart
New art adds to the attraction’s immense appeal PAGE 36
My Stay at Circa Resort & Casino
Spending 24 hours at the dynamic hotel PAGE 38
Overheard on the Strip
You won’t believe the wild things people say PAGE 42
F1 Guide PAGE 44
Editor’s Note PAGE 7
Spotlight
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Gordon Ramsay’s Trackside Lunch
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The Neon Museum
Celebrate the city’s history at this unique attraction PAGE 14
Nine Fine Irishmen
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Fresco Italiano
This Westgate Las Vegas
Italian restaurant will keep you coming back PAGE 18
Range 702
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7 Days
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Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den PAGE 22
Cheers
F1 Arcade
Get a taste of the Grand Prix with simulated racing and innovative cocktails at this inviting lounge PAGE 24
Friends With Benefits
Bryan Kroten PAGE 26
Your guide to everything from dining to entertainment in Las Vegas PAGE 49
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An App for Vegas
If this is your first trip to Las Vegas, this is an editor’s note you need to read—because, as overwhelming as the city can feel once you arrive at your hotel, there is a hack to help you navigate the craziness. And it’s all at your fingertips!
Greenspun Media Group, which owns Las Vegas Magazine, this year launched the Vegas2Go app, a guide to everything around you no matter where you are. Download it (for free) and start your Vegas experience like a pro. If you’re staying at, say, Park MGM, it will fill you in on everything going on at that property, as well as neighboring properties Bellagio, New York-New York and MGM Grand. You’ll find it in both the Google App store and Apple store. Get it today and enjoy!
Now onto the fun in this week’s issue! Formula 1 is in town this week, which means plenty of F1-related parties and activities. Caesars Entertainment has plenty of fun offerings, highlighted by the Trackside Lunch at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace (“Where the Action Is,” p. 12). And at The Forum Shops at Caesars, fans can enjoy some simulated F1 action, along with some incredible cocktails at F1 Arcade (“Lights Out and Away You Go!,” p. 24).
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If you’d rather see a show, there isn’t a more hilarious one than Carrot Top’s at Luxor. The prop comic not only turned 60 this year, but celebrates his 20th year at his host property (“Older But Funnier,” p. 34).
For a truly unique combination of art and immersive exploration, you don’t want to miss Omega Mart at AREA15, which is always finding ways to expand its artistic wonderland (“Curated Commerce,” p. 36 )
Whatever it is that brought you to Las Vegas this week, we hope our magazine and the handy-dandy app help you enjoy it to the max!
KEN MILLER
Nov. 16-22
Race Week
What to do in Las Vegas this week
Katie Dixon, Publisher
Sunday 16
Maverick Helicopters
Get a bird’s-eye view of the Grand Prix track and entire Strip with a thrilling helicopter flight. Soar above the circuit in luxury ECO-Star helicopters before race weekend kicks off. 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S., maverickhelicopter.com
Monday 17
Atlassian Williams Racing Fan Zone
Head to this free experience on the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York. Test your skills on state-of-the-art simulators and get up close with an F1 car. newyorknewyork.mgmresorts. com
Tuesday 18
F1 Arcade
Race the most iconic tracks at the world’s largest F1 arcade. This venue offers 87 full-motion simulators across a twolevel playground. Plus, enjoy craft cocktails and delicious food. Pro tip: Check out the terrace for Strip views. The Forum Shops at Caesars, f1arcade.com
F1 Arcade photo by Ian Wallman
Wednesday 19
Ferrari pop-up boutique Gear up for the races as Ferrari hosts its pop-up boutique featuring the brand’s fashion collection, with exclusive items only available during race week. Bellagio, bellagio.mgmresorts.com
Thursday 20
Giada
Experience the live race action with an all-inclusive food and drink package. You can catch the races live from the Stripside restaurant or sit back and enjoy on the TVs throughout the venue. The Cromwell, caesars.com
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Friday 21
Gilley’s An official venue of the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, this venue offers multiple viewing packages. It’s only 30 feet from the racetrack and surrounded by open-air windows. Treasure Island, treasureisland.com
Saturday 22
Zouk Nightclub Head to this hot spot, where Kaskade will keep the party going into the early morning. With propertywide activations, there’s no better place to conclude race week. Resorts World Las Vegas, rwlasvegas.com
Maverick Helicopters courtesy photo, Zouk Nightclub photo by Conor Olmsted
Photo by Steve Marcus
Where the Action Is
Caesars Entertainment’s F1 offerings include lunches, viewing experiences and much more
As any fan of Gordon Ramsay will attest, the man is a huge fan of Formula 1. And he’s celebrating this week’s Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix in serious style with the return of his Trackside Lunch.
The exclusive event takes place at 11 a.m. Nov. 21 at Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen at Caesars Palace (which offers fantastic views of the track) and includes a curated four-course menu by Ramsay himself. As part of the $344 price tag (beverage package available for $99), guests will not only enjoy an unforgettable meal, they’ll hear directly from Ramsay as he makes a special appearance to talk about food, racing and more.
But the Caesars Entertainment F1-related packages don’t stop there.
At Giada at The Cromwell, the Italian restaurant directly overlooking the race track will offer viewing experiences from Nov. 20-22, which include all-inclusive food and drinks. Watch the game from the amazing view or take in a live feed on TVs throughout the restaurant. (Tickets are $438 Nov. 20, $563 Nov. 21 and $750 Nov. 22.)
Another restaurant with a great Strip view is Caramella at Planet Hollywood, and it offers a similar package as Giada, complete with food, drink and a live feed on TVs. (Tickets are $438 Nov. 20, $500 Nov. 21 and $625 Nov. 22.)
Back at Caesars Palace, fans can enjoy a general admission party with closed-circuit viewing, live entertainment, interactive activations and multiple food and drink outlets. (Every day is $442.)
“For the third consecutive year, fans have flocked to our eight Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts, all located in the center of The Strip, directly on the track and within walking distance to all viewing areas,” said Sean McBurney, regional president for Caesars Entertainment, in a statement. “We’ve proudly tapped into our network of talent and are pleased to continue offering our guests fun, unique and engaging viewing opportunities for this year’s race.” –Ken Miller
To get your tickets now, go to caesars.com/f1lasvegas
Photo courtesy of Caesars Entertainment
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
Let’s Get Glowing
At this outdoor downtown attraction, the city’s history comes to vibrant life through its iconic signage
Each city has its own unique way of telling the tales of the past, and here in Vegas one of the best ways to get in touch with the valley’s glowing history is through its signage. That’s right, at The Neon Museum you’ll find a collection of vintage signs that symbolize decades of change.
Whether you stop in day or night for a self-guided exploration or a tour with a knowledgeable docent, this attraction offers stunning visuals (perfect for your photo dump on the ‘gram) and fascinating facts about how the Neon City came to be.
One of the most stunning pieces in the collection, the Moulin Rouge sign, welcomes tours and wanderers right as they enter the Neon Boneyard. Visitors can bask in its pink glow while learning about the property’s historic significance as the first fully desegregated casino in Las Vegas.
Then it’s time to learn about the properties that once speckled what is now downtown and the fascinating stories of the bigwigs who built them. You’ll even find some signs from retired properties that still operate, like the Plaza, which was the first casino to allow women to be dealers,
according to the museum.
Trek on to ogle signs from the era of Wild West marketing trends, signs that advertised legendary performers like Liberace and Debbie Reynolds, and one of the newest additions to the Boneyard—The Dunes Hotel. (The Neon Museum is constantly working to refurbish signs and add to the already impressive array of works.) The Dunes Hotel was once home to the tallest freestanding sign in the world. And while the 181-foot sign that once stood at the hotel was demolished, The Neon Museum was able to relight a smaller directional sign that mirrored the shape and style of the grand display that beckoned visitors to the property.
More incredible artworks include the Hard Rock Guitar, retired bits of the Flamingo facade and contemporary builds by none other than Tim Burton, whose whimsical Lost Vegas signage debuted in 2019. One of the largest in that collection (inspired by that massive Dunes sign we mentioned) has a permanent home in the Boneyard. –Em Jurbala
Raise a Pint
This pub ups the ante with a renovation and a revamped menu
One of the most authentic Irish pubs in Las Vegas, Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York, has enhanced the experience with some recent renovations. The update by DEZMOTIF Studios expands the pub’s patio area onto the Brooklyn Bridge Plaza and updates its furnishings and lighting. And if you haven’t been by in a while, you’ll be pleased to find a refreshed menu of bites and libations.
New regular menu items include Jameson glazed shrimp, pictured, served with couscous and broccolini;
basil-crusted rack of lamb, topped with lamb jus and served with broccolini, carrots and roasted potatoes; and pan-fried pork chop, accompanied by homemade harissa, carrots, broccolini and seasoned mushrooms. For dessert, choose from a black and tan cake, drizzled with cream cheese frosting and served with chocolate gelato, and Jameson apple pie, topped (of course!) with vanilla ice cream and a Jameson toffee swirl.
“Irish pubs are about bringing people together, and we’ve done just that, ex-
panding the Nine Fine Irishmen experience outwards to welcome more people into our unique home in the heart of Las Vegas Boulevard,” said James McBride, vice president of food and beverage for New York-New York, in a statement.
“It’s a place to raise a pint, enjoy a great meal, and feel the lively spirit of Ireland with the buzz of the Strip all around you.” –Ken Miller
New York-New York. 702.740.3311
Photo by Trevor OShana/MGM
Oh, You’ll Be Back
Italian restaurant specializes in creating special memories
Ever been in a restaurant that didn’t have quite what you really wanted on the menu? Odds are you were reluctant to ask for it, not sure if the restaurant could accommodate your request. But at Fresco Italiano at Westgate Las Vegas, executive chef Shawn Gabilondo welcomes off-the-menu suggestions. In fact, he loves them!
“I’ve been cooking for over 20 years across many different cuisines,” Gabilondo told Las Vegas Magazine. “What I love most is connecting with people and creating dishes they truly enjoy. When I get to know someone and can create something special for them, that’s what excites me. I also love cooking seasonally, using ingredients at their peak. It keeps me sharp creatively and allows me to explore different techniques and cooking methods.”
It’s that approach that has kept Fresco Italiano a restaurant that many visitors make repeat visits to. “We have many guests who frequent us (with repeat visits), and I’ve been fortunate to build meaningful relationships with quite a few of them.”
And while Fresco Italiano does provide all the classics you’ve come
to expect, Gabilondo said the menu is updated “two to three times a year. The hardest part is deciding what to remove and what to add—because everything sells well, and we receive great feedback on all the dishes we’re currently running.”
Yes, you will definitely find linguine and clams (featuring littleneck clams), chicken Parmesan and chicken marsala, as well as steaks and spicy penne alla vodka, plus desserts like tiramisu and cheesecake. But again, just because you don’t find what you want on the menu, please speak up. Because Gabilondo’s main goal is your happiness.
“I want every guest to leave feeling they received real value for both their money and their time,” he said. “My goal is to bring back fond memories for our guests while also creating new ones they’ll cherish. When guests love their meal so much that they come back the very next day—especially here in Las Vegas, one of the food capitals of the world— that’s an incredibly humbling and rewarding experience.” –Ken Miller
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
Shoot Your Shot
Have a blast at this high-caliber hot spot
I will never forget my first visit to The Range 702. The first thing I became acutely aware of was how good I felt upon entering, a direct result of the facility’s state-of-the-art air filtration system. And before you even take advantage of one of the many offered shooting experiences, there’s so much to look at here—a great selection of firearms for sale, equipment for budding enthusiasts and a VIP suite with three large-screen TVs.
My friend and I chose the “Black Ops Experience,” in which you get to fire four extremely different weapons. We didn’t get to participate immediately—there was a bit of wait because all the bays were occupied. But a handy-dandy buzzer let us know when our bay was ready. With our safety instructor close by to give us tips on how to hold the weapons and properly use the sighting, we were off! Each weapon was more intense than
the next—the semi-auto Glock 17 (10 rounds) was smooth and accurate, the full-auto MP5 (20 rounds) was smooth and so powerful, the full-auto M4 (20 rounds) was nothing short of mind-blowing in its power, and the M249 SAW (30 rounds) is exhilarating in its power, recoil and speed. –Ken Miller
5999 Dean Martin Drive. 702.425.5312
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
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Speakeasy combines ultra-cool ambience and distinctive cocktails
Kept on the down-low, it’s one of the Strip’s chicest secret spots—Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den at Resorts World Las Vegas. The hidden gem can be found inside one of the stalls at the property’s Famous Foods Street Eats. Hint: Look for the FUHU Cha Chaan Teng stall. You’ll notice that the stall—filled with popular Asian snacks and sweets as well as branded apparel—has a wall that seems to open and close beginning around 5 p.m.; this is the entrance to Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den.
Once inside, it’s an intimate lounge that houses some of the best mixology happening in the city. The cocktails here are a practice in flavor, form and fun, rolled into unique and delicious sips. While some of our fave cocktails include the Patron-based That Sidle Touch and the Wild Turkey-based Original Sin, we’d like to suggest that you try the Bartender’s Choice. It’s a meeting-of-minds cocktail, where you and the bartender create a new, unique cocktail based on your likes, dislikes, personality, etc. If the cocktail is a hit, or the bartender feels like the recipe is a winner, you might make it into The Book, a collection of the best recipes. You’ll have to come up with a good name for the cocktail, though, and give it a backstory as well.
And new to the lounge is the weekly party, High Fidelity Fridays, where a rotating lineup of DJs brings their vinyl to spin tunes old-school style. This week, on Nov. 21, the lounge welcomes DJ Jkrazy on the decks. –Kiko Miyasato
Resorts World Las Vegas. zoukgrouplv.com
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
Lights Out and Away You Go!
Get a taste of the Grand Prix with this attraction’s cocktail program
Watching Formula 1 racers speed through the city is fun and all, but wouldn’t it be a whole lot more fun to be the one in the driver’s seat? At F1 Arcade, guests can do just that, courtesy of the venue’s high-tech immersive racing simulators, all while enjoying some fabulous drinks brought to you by LP O’Brien, the brand’s global creative director of bars and winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters.
There’s just one game at this arcade, and it’s all you need to have a great time. Book three or five races and fly down Grand Prix tracks from all over the globe, including cities like Tokyo, Monaco and Las Vegas, of course! Turn up the fun to 11 by arriving a bit early and having a few drinks. (After all, this is the only buzzed driving that we’ll ever recommend.)
Start off by trying your luck with the What Happens In Vegas, a mix of rye, ginger, yuzu and celery bitters with a blueberry peat foam. Not only does this cocktail balance bitey ginger and bright citrus with sweet blueberry, but it comes with a pair of dice to roll. Roll a seven and you’ve won yourself a free race! Roll any other number and
She’s In the Lead
you still have a delectable drink, so no harm, no foul, right?
Manifest a winning streak with the She’s In the Lead, a light and refreshing bev made with cucumber and rose gin, lemon, blueberry wine and rose, topped with egg white foam. It’s fruity and easy to drink, and the egg white foam makes sipping incredibly pleasurable. Blueberry is a bit of a theme on this menu, and why not? Blueberries are delicious! Find another blueberry-infused
Insider Tips:
Balling on a budget? Visit on weekdays during nonpeak times to score better prices.
Groups of four or more can compete in teams, meaning you’ll always have someone cheering you on!
There are five difficulty levels ranging from beginner to professional (which requires drivers to manually shift gears). Start on beginner and thank us later.
Don’t skip the food menu! Elevated bar bites like wagyu sliders and spicy ahi tuna tartare offer something light in between races, while taco flights and flatbreads provide satiating shareability.
drink in the Pit Lane Perk, a take on an espresso martini that’s zhuzhed up by blueberry cocoa nibs and served in a smoking car—perfect for posting!
Feel like a Paddock Club legend when you sip the VIP Pass, a smoky bourbon- and mezcal-based libation made sweet and citrusy by lemon and vanilla-passionfruit and garnished with raspberry dust (a nod to the Pornstar Martini that inspired this bev). Served with a shot of chilled Moët & Chandon champagne, this drink will make you feel like you’re already in the winners’ circle.
Perhaps save this next one for after your racing debut, as it is an ultra-rich dessert cocktail. The After Silk features cognac and lavender honey mixed with chilled Moët & Chandon that is poured over vanilla gelato and finished with olive oil, sea salt and marigold. It’s a complex combination of floral and sweet flavors that promises indulgence and adventure with its unorthodox ingredients. –Em Jurbala
The Forum Shops at Caesars. f1arcade.com
Cocktail photo at left and interior photo by Ian Wallman Cocktail photos at right by Giles Christopher
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Friends With Benefits
Bryan Kroten
Career reaches ultimate heights with Maverick Helicopters
Bryan Kroten is lucky. While most of us stare at a cubicle, Kroten’s views include the Grand Canyon, Maui waterfalls and the Las Vegas Strip. For nearly two decades, he’s served as the vice president of marketing for Maverick Helicopters, overseeing all of the brand’s locations, including Vegas, Arizona, Hawaii, California and the Grand Canyon.
“The views never disappoint; they wow every time,” he says. “Maui, it’s my favorite place on Earth—the Molokai Sea Cliffs, I get goose bumps. The waterfalls being so close to them and feeling like you can touch them. Flying over EDC
when you know hundreds of thousands of people are down there, it’s truly magical.”
And it’s Kroten’s job, besides handling advertising, PR, partnerships, special events and branding, to share those special sights with visitors. “The coolest thing is putting smiles on people’s faces,” he says. “We’re giving core memories and bucket list experiences for people.”
Kroten has a long history in the Vegas hospitality industry, going back to 1997 where he started in group sales for an events company and then spent nearly a decade in sales and marketing for Richard Petty Driving Experience. “When I look
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back on my career, I’ve been around race cars and helicopters—that’s pretty cool!” he says. But in 2005, he found his home when he joined Maverick Helicopters, where he’s helped build up the company’s stellar reputation. He even helped establish the biggest partnership for Maverick, the Electric Daisy Carnival. “It’s my favorite event of the entire year,” he says.
So many favorites fill Kroten’s job, from sights to events, but he says what it really comes down to “is coming into work and making people happy … I think that is really cool, giving people core memories that will last a lifetime.” –Kiko Miyasato
Benefit F1 fans, book the Vegas Victory Lap, a 12-minute tour soaring over the 17-turn street circuit and iconic landmarks.
Photos by Christopher DeVargas
COTE Vegas excels in dynamic design and deep Korean flavors
By Nina King
If you’ve heard about the new COTE Vegas Korean steakhouse opening, you’re not the only one. A recent grand opening gala of the Simon Kim restaurant at The Venetian Resort attracted such names as Dr. Dre, Nas, Steve Aoki and Anderson .Paak, who played a DJ set at the party.
The COTE-branded restaurant joins Gracious Hospitality Management’s founder and CEO Kim and his other global restaurants in New York (COTE is Michelin-starred here), Miami and Singapore. “Las Vegas is where it all started for me—studying at UNLV, managing restaurants and casino floors, and learning the fundamentals of hospitality,” Kim said in a news release.
Inside, an intense experience awaits, with dramatic tiered seating levels handling up to seven guests per table. In the lower front level, a massive bar dominates the scene, with the soaring ceiling layering a flower motif to create a huge installation (Cote means “blossom” in Korean). Larger groups can indulge in private dining rooms looking out over the room.
For the design of the restaurant, David Rockwell of Rockwell Group had a particular vision for the Las Vegas restaurant, the first that the Rockwell Group designed for Gracious Hospitality Group. “For Las Vegas, we leaned into the city’s energy, scale, and
Steak omakase
continual evolution,” he told Las Vegas Magazine. “We translated the restaurant’s iconic flower emblem into a spatial choreography—the glowing, petallike ceiling installation, the tiered banquettes, and the runwaylike procession build anticipation as guests enter. The lighting, music, and tableside grilling create a multisensory dining performance that feels both unmistakably COTE and uniquely Vegas.
702.607.2683
“The energy of the Strip, the spectacle of lights, and endless possibilities have always lived in the DNA of COTE, and now we’re bringing that full circle,” he continued.
“Opening COTE in Las Vegas is not just a personal milestone, but a defining moment for our company as we expand to the West Coast with intention and integrity. “
Once you’re in, start with a classic cocktail from COTE Vegas’ beverage booklet, a delight to peruse (as is the menu). Each adds a wealth of information to your decision. There are several wonderful cocktails to indulge in, like the signature Showgirls, a refreshing blend of Ketel One vodka, Select aperitivo, strawberry and lemon. The King combines Michter’s bourbon and the flavors of peanut, banana, sherry and grape in an homage to Elvis’ favorite sandwich.
The menu lets you explore every facet of the beef cuts while deciding what’s on your
plate for the night. Each table here includes a grill, where you can cook preferred meats and seafoods. The Butcher’s Feast is an all-in-one prix fixe with four beef selections, ban-chan, black truffle gogi cha, spicy kimchi stew, savory egg souffle and more. A decadent steak omakase lets you experience even more of the amazing variety of beef to be found here.
And there are plenty of sides that reflect Korean flavors, like kimchi jiggae black cod; the dol-sot bibimbap with veggies, a poached egg and gochujang; the kimchi wagyu paella with kkakdugi (radish kimchi) and wagyu beef fried rice plus a poached egg; and savory doenjang stew with anchovy broth.
Food photos by Gary He for COTE Korean Steakhouse Interior photo by Michael Kleinberg for Rockwell Group
Black cod
Odds are many of you are in town for this week’s Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix, held directly on the Las Vegas Strip for a considerable amount of its length. But for those of you who are not in town for the high-powered event and looking to avoid the traffic—and access—issues that F1 might present, don’t fret! There’s plenty to keep you busy far from that event.
As you’ll no doubt notice, many shows go dark during F1, but there’s one notable exception: Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease, an adults-only romp at Luxor that’s celebrating 26 years on the Strip. And not only will Fantasy be available for your entertainment, the show has added a new, exciting reason to visit—the debut of its very own lingerie line!
Available for purchase after each performance, Lingerie by Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease features pieces of clothing named after the show’s ultra-talented dancers (and also featured in the show’s 2026 calendar, a great souvenir or gift).
By Ken Miller
Not in town for Formula 1? No problem
Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease
And even if you’ve been to see the show numerous times, there’s another great reason to go back: The show recently premiered a new original song, “Fantasy Come True,” created in collaboration with music production team District 78. It’s performed by show emcee Lorena Peril and is the show’s new opening number!
Fans of the Amazon Prime series (and accompanying video game series) Fallout will want to visit the National Atomic Testing Museum, which recently debuted its newest exhibition, “World of Fallout,” in partnership with Bethesda Softworks (the publisher of the game series) and developer Bethesda Game Studios.
The exhibition includes objects associated with the game and the streaming series, highlighting the connections between real-world nuclear history and the storytelling behind the massively popular game series.
In addition to plenty of visuals that will be instantly familiar to Fallout fans, the
exhibit features “Easter eggs” throughout the main gallery, giving visitors added incentive to check out all the exhibits.
Yes, there are very few live music acts this week during F1, but over at Westgate Las Vegas, you can catch legendary band Jefferson Starship on Nov. 22.
Fresh off its 50th anniversary tour, Jefferson Starship’s current lineup of vocalist David Freiberg, drummer Donny Baldwin, keyboardist Chris Smith, rhythm guitarist Cathy Richardson and lead guitarist Jude Gold have a healthy catalog of classics to bring to the Westgate’s International Showroom, including “White Rabbit,” “We Built This City,” “Jane,” “Find Your Way Back” and “Somebody to Love.” For fans of classic rock, it doesn’t get any better than this.
Over at Town Square Las Vegas, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar has a great alternative for F1 fans— like the rest of its locations throughout the valley, Lazy Dog will broadcast the race—perfect for locals who want the thrill of race day without the chaos of the Strip.
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar courtesy photo, National Atomic Testing Museum photo by Christopher DeVargas Jefferson Starship photo by Damion Lloyd Photography, Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease photo by Bryan Steffy
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
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At 60, Carrot Top proves he’s still the master of props
By Genevie Durano
What a trunk trick it is to continually surprise audiences 40 years into a career. But that’s exactly what Carrot Top (née Scott Thompson) keeps doing. The King of Props is marking a double milestone this year—celebrating four decades in comedy and turning 60—and still putting out a high-energy, belly-busting show that keeps the crowds coming (even on a Monday night, when we happened to catch the ginger-do’d funnyman).
Carrot Top’s long-running show at Luxor (going on 20 years this year!) is a blend of stand-up, high-energy physical comedy, sharp cultural commentary and video snippets. Each night, he riffs on the latest headlines, music trends and viral oddities, turning them into quick-fire jokes coupled with interactive prop routines. The stage features several trunks’ worth of doodads and DIY contraptions that preface or punctuate a joke.
“I love creating props that are relevant to whatever’s current, from a
news headline to a song I heard on the radio,” Carrot Top has said.
When he started out in the 1980s, the Florida native was hauling his first few trunks from one comedy club to the next. “When I started touring at the beginning of my career, I had two trunks and a strobe light,” he said. “Things got pretty crazy pretty fast, and before I knew
it, I had a team touring the country in an 18-wheeler with 35 trunks full of props.”
The result is a performance that’s never the same twice, keeping audiences—and his team of trunk-wranglers—on their toes. The jokes come so fast and furious that you might miss the next punch line while still laughing through the last one.
These days, Carrot Top’s Las Vegas residency has the scope of a full-blown spectacle—complete with music, lights, fog and streamer cannons—but his humor remains rooted in everyday observations and spot-on impersonations. His stagecraft and showmanship have earned him not just longevity but cultural familiarity.
in pop culture for as long as anyone can remember.
He’s appeared on Live with Kelly & Mark, Hacks and CBS’ Super Bowl LVIII Special. His voice has popped up on podcasts like The Joe Rogan Experience, Howie Mandel Does Stuff and Club Random with Bill Maher. On screen, he’s starred in Chairman of the Board and Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, and more recently appeared in Don’t Suck with Jamie Kennedy and Matt Rife, plus a new documentary about Gallagher.
is inviting his fans to join the party with a special $40 ticket offer to select Luxor shows—a dollar for every year he’s been turning ordinary objects into comedy gold. For more details, call 702.262.4400
Four decades in, Carrot Top is not slowing down. Walk into his show on any given night and you’ll get jokes about whatever’s dominating the news cycle, plus a Trump bit, a Biden impression and some prop that might be absurd, raunchy or silly (but always funny).
He’s instantly recognizable, and judging by the film montage that precedes the show, Carrot Top has been a throughline
By the time the last prop comes out— an homage to his hero, Gallagher—you realize the real trick isn’t the props at all; it’s keeping people laughing for 40 years straight.
At Omega Mart, grocery shopping becomes a work of art
By Genevie Durano
While Las Vegas awaits the much-anticipated 2028 opening of the Las Vegas Museum of Art, Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15 offers a compelling reminder that art comes in many forms. Sometimes, it’s even disguised as a grocery store. Step through the doors and you’re in what appears to be an ordinary supermarket. Shopping carts
wait by the entrance. Fluorescent lights hum overhead. Product displays look normal at first glance, but look closer: The shelves hold Crying Onion Chips, Tattooed Chicken, something called Gender Fluid. It’s all absurd enough to be funny, but real enough to make you do a double-take. This is Omega Mart, billed as ”America’s Most Exceptional Grocery
Omega Mart
Omega Mart grocery store photo courtesy of Atlas Media All other photos courtesy of Omega Mart / Meow Wolf
Store.” And exceptional doesn’t begin to cover it.
Wander to the freezer aisle, where you’ll find a portal hidden behind the ice cream. Walk through those vinyl curtain strips and, suddenly, you’re somewhere otherworldly. Forget everything you know about what’s real and what isn’t. You’ve just stepped into a multiverse of glowing caves, reality-bending architecture and dimensions that shouldn’t exist.
Meow Wolf, the Santa Fe art collective that specializes in turning wild ideas into physical reality, built this 52,000-squarefoot labyrinth as both art installation and detective story. Despite the seemingly random exhibits, there’s a narrative thread running through it all, centered on Dramcorp, a family-owned business specializing in what they call “nationally localized consumables.”
But beneath the corporate speak lies something far stranger, and maybe even a little sinister.
As you explore Dramcorp’s offices, factory floors and research facilities, the story reveals itself in fragments. Computer terminals hold encrypted files. Hidden rooms contain mysterious artifacts. The deeper you venture, the clearer it becomes: Dramcorp has been harvesting something called “the
Source,” a mysterious substance that appears to be the key to their products.
3215 S. Rancho Drive. meow.wf/lvm
The Room Formerly Known as D206
And the multiverse just got weirder: Through a collaboration with UNLV’s College of Fine Arts, Meow Wolf welcomed MFA candidate Dan Hernandez to contribute his own dimension. His installation, The Stupendous Intergalactic Interdimensional Trophy Room, occupies a hidden liminal space between the Deli Case and the Factory. Inside, you’ll find bizarre trophies, alien heads and mysterious mummified artifacts, all supposedly created by a rift from Dramcorp overusing the Source. It’s a pop-up within a pop-up, a temporary addition to an already surreal space. The installation vanishes in January, so see it for yourself before it’s replaced by whatever strange new chamber emerges from the Omega-verse next.
If all this sounds too weird to be true, what makes Omega Mart work
is its commitment to its premise. It doesn’t just nod at being a grocery store; it is one, down to the shopping carts and price tags, right up until it isn’t. The corporate offices feel genuinely corporate, fluorescent-lit and soul-crushing, before they spiral into something else entirely.
This is where Las Vegas does art on its own terms: immersive, interactive, impossible to categorize. Omega Mart shows that the most memorable art doesn’t always hang on walls. Sometimes it surrounds you, inviting you to step through the frozen food section and into another dimension entirely.
The Stupendous Intergalactic Interdimensional Trophy Room
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is packed with great options for guests
Once you check into Circa Resort & Casino, you’ll have everything you’ll need and want for that perfect vacation. Journey with me on my own 24-hour stay (a staycation in my case) and read about some of the highlights and fun to be had at this amazing property located in downtown Las Vegas.
You can ask for an early check-in, but it’s not always guaranteed. We got lucky! We stayed in a that is anything but “standard.” Every room at Circa has a kingsized bed—we jumped onto the Serta Prestige mattress and sunk in … ahhh! A cool feature: A lot of the rooms have a Murphy bed! Owner Derek Stevens made sure all rooms offer a king-sized bed so everyone could feel royal! Technology reigns throughout the room. We adjusted the air and played music through our tablet and asked Alexa questions about the resort. The bathroom has dual vanity sinks (I set up my beauty tools right in front of the makeup mirror with special lighting) and the shower has a sizable built-in bench and luxurious bathing products.
By Kiko Miyasato
You must see the property’s sports book, even if you don’t place bets. encompasses three stories with stadium-style seating, VIP booths and on-point service. We checked into one of the booths and ordered lunch. Menus from nearby Victory Burger & Wings Co. and Project BBQ are available. We noshed on the Hangover Burger piled with french fries, cheddar cheese, thick-cut bacon, caramelized onions, crispy onion straws, creamy blanco cheese, boom boom sauce and a fried egg; an order of boneless wings in sweet chili sauce; smoked Gouda mac and cheese bites; and fire-roasted elote in a cup. Indulging was joined by eye candy—nearly a dozen huge screens, nearly floor to ceiling, displaying all manner of sports.
Before we went back to our room to get ready for dinner, we made a quick pop into the lobby lounge, , to try some of the most inventive cocktails available downtown. (Plus, the historical Vegas Vickie’s neon sign is a must selfie moment). Don’t miss the Grandissimo Espresso Martini made with Madagascar vanilla bean-infused tequila!
Circa | Sports photo by Ryan Gobuty Circa suite photo by Black Raven Films
We headed down the final set of escalators to the bottom floor of Circa, where you’ll find the doors to amazing steakhouse
. This place is sexy and cool and has amazing old-school music (before the DJ takes over). And the food? Primo! Don’t miss the vegan menu. (Yes, at a steakhouse!) As a vegetarian, I sliced into a vegan Salisbury steak and a hearts of palm ceviche. My dining companion’s knife melted into the 8-ounce wet-aged filet mignon from Omaha Farms and filled in the rest of his meal with a side of decadent whipped Belgian potatoes and creamed spinach with apple bacon. Can we take a minute to talk about the dessert—each one is more than generous in its serving size. We delved into the banana cream pie and the sticky toffee butter cake … We should’ve started with dessert because buttons were popping; we couldn’t manage to put our forks down even though we were full—the recipes were that good!
We finished up the evening with some after-dinner cocktails and some of the best views of the city, checking in at the hostess podium and then heading into the elevator and up 60 floors to the always-a-good-time . A trip to Circa wouldn’t be complete without making it up to this rooftop hot spot. Bartenders here are often voted the best in the city (many of them are recipients of cocktail competition awards), so ask them to whip you up something special off the menu. We grabbed our cocktails and headed outdoors to the oversized lounge chairs surrounding a fire pit and gazed at the city lights and stars. Another great thing about Legacy Club? There’s a DJ that plays top 40 music. Party in plain sight or sneak into a corner booth or one of the outdoor firepits off to the side and make it a romantic date night.
We didn’t even have to get dressed or leave the room to enjoy some breakfast. We simply scanned a QR code that took us to the menu, Circa’s 24-hour diner-like restaurant. We ordered up Nate & Sally’s housemade vanilla-cinnamon French toast with house-made whipped cream, fresh berries and pure maple syrup, The Chief’s Smoked Salmon Platter with generous salmon portions, toasted bagel, cream cheese, capers, slices of tomato, cucumber and red onion, and the Saginaw’s Breakfast Sandwich, two eggs over medium, bacon, white cheddar cheese and Sam’s Sriracha mayo on a sesame brioche bun. The breakfast menu offers so much more, and having Saginaw’s delivered to your room for breakfast blows the traditional room service meal options out of the water with its delicious options.
We checked out of our room and decided to spend our last hours at . We booked a daybed right alongside one of the six pools available. (The pools are heated as the weather cools). A DJ keeps the music in party-vibes mode, and the 40-foot tall, high-def screen played that day’s games. The multilevel pool complex offers big cabanas, open lounge chair seating, a (huge!) cocktail and food menu and outdoor table games. Stadium Swim is a destination downtown, not just a hotel pool—you have to come to the hotel to check it out. You just pay a reasonable cover to get in and enjoy the facilities, even if you’re not a hotel guest.
There’s a behind the “Marilyn Monroe eyes” inside the high-limit area. You’ll need a reservation. (The concierge has details.) Don’t miss the at Barry’s Downtown Prime. A server brings the cart tableside to mix you up your choice of a Manhattan or Old-Fashioned. You’ll want to take out your phone to record this one. If you snag a inside Circa | Sports, you’ll have fun checking out the table. It’s covered in old Las Vegas advertisements and newspaper articles about sports betting. We cracked up as we read an ad for the Sundance Casino that offered a breakfast buffet for 69 cents and a prime rib dinner for $3.95.
If you book a Circa suite on the 52nd floor, one of the coolest features is the , a specially created tome that shows renderings and tells stories of how the hotel was built. In case you didn’t know, Circa offers . is a behemoth drinking destination, spanning 165 feet with more than 50 seats, flair bartenders, 46 double-stacked TVs and more than 100 beers on tap. It’s Nevada’s longest indoor bar. It’s also where you might be lucky enough to spot owner Derek Stevens enjoying his drink of choice: Captain Morgan and Diet Coke.
Stadium Swim photos by Ryan Gobuty Legacy Club photo by Black Raven Films Barry's Downtown Prime courtesy photos
We pricked up our ears and what did we hear? Read on and have a laugh at what Las Vegas visitors are saying. Who knows? You may find one of your own quotes here!
ByKikoMiyasato
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(1) The High Roller (2) The Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens (3) Vanderpump Cocktail Garden at Caesars Palace
(4) SlotZilla Zipline (5) Caesars Palace (6) The Tank at Golden Nugget (7) Fremont Street Experience (8) Viva Vision
The three men who stood on the podium at the Italian Grand Prix—Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing, and Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with McLaren—are vying to win the Drivers’ championship. Norris narrowly leads with three races to go.
IT AIN’T OVER ’TIL IT’S OVER
IT AIN’T OVER ’TIL IT’S OVER
McLaren might have wrapped up the Constructors’ title as early as any team has done it, but there’s still plenty to fight for over the season’s last three races.
WHO WILL WIN THE DRIVERS’ TITLE?
For much of this season the title appeared to be a twohorse race for the top driver, with Oscar Piastri looking more surefooted than his McLaren teammate, Lando Norris. However, the final chapters of the 2025 campaign are full of plot twists. Normally calm and collected, Piastri has crashed twice (in Baku and the Sprint in Austin) and been bullied backwards (in Singapore), so heading into Brazil last weekend his stablemate suddenly had a narrow
lead. And coming up on the rails fast is Max Verstappen with Oracle Red Bull Racing. The four-time defending champion has turned a corner since the sport’s summer break—with three wins and two second-place finishes in the last six races (plus a Sprint win)—vaulting the Dutchman back into contention. Heading into Brazil, he was 36 points behind Norris, but including the LVGP there are three races and one Sprint weekend to go. That means 83 points are available. It’s a long shot, but it’s Max, so anything can happen.
THE REST OF THE CONSTRUCTORS’ PODIUM
While a fifth Drivers’ title might be a tough ask for Verstappen, helping his team to the runners-up spot behind McLaren in the Constructors’ championship isn’t. Since the summer break, Verstappen has scored 134 points, 62 more than Piastri and 52 more than Norris. The Dutchman’s results have helped Red Bull Racing to a six-race total of 152 points and an overall haul of 346. That tally has significantly closed the team’s gap to the third-place Ferrari team over the same period, leaving the Italian squad just 10 points clear of Red Bull.
And Ferrari aren’t the only team in Verstappen’s sights. Mercedes have also profited from the downturn in results for McLaren and Ferrari and over the past four races have banked 95 points, leaving them only nine ahead of Red Bull heading into Brazil last week. Mercedes is also spreading the load, with 86 points coming from George Russell following the break and 33 from an improving Kimi Antonelli. By contrast, Verstappen’s teammate Yuki Tsunoda has scored just 18 points for Red Bull in the last six races. Verstappen and his team are on a roll, but one lackluster result for the Dutchman could derail the team’s late charge.
MIDPACK CHAOS
A week before the LVGP, the top four teams were well clear of the chasing pack, led by Williams with 111 points, 235 behind Red Bull Racing. Still, there’s little doubt that Williams, 39 points ahead of the Racing Bulls, will top the midfield with a fifth-place finish overall. The battle behind them is tight. Visa Cash App Racing Bulls have 72 points, three ahead of Aston Martin, who are seven clear of Haas. In that group, Racing Bulls are the most consistent scorers, with 13 points finishes (including one podium), and both Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson are in good form now. Aston Martin and Sauber have been more competitive since midseason, with Aston scoring 55 of their 68 points since Race 9 in Spain,
while Sauber have taken 54 of their 60 points over the same period. Haas’s scoring is spread more evenly but they have scored just 36 points since Barcelona. The final order in this tight competition remains up in the air. For Alpine, with only 20 points to date, the bottom of the team rankings beckons.
DRIVE TO SURVIVE
For a handful of drivers, the final few races of the season aren’t just about finishing with a flourish—they’re about convincing team bosses that they’re good enough to hang on to a seat in 2026.
There’s been plenty of speculation about what’ll happen at Mercedes, with both drivers unsigned for 2026, but while the contracts haven’t been inked, team boss Toto Wolff has verbally confirmed both drivers for next year, telling reporters in Singapore that, in Russell’s case, “good things take time” and that Antonelli will “stay here in 2026, 100 percent.”
The same is hardly true on Red Bull’s two teams. Dr. Helmut Marko, an F1 legend and adviser to the teams, recently told Austrian newspaper Kleine Zeitung: “The only thing that is certain is that [Max] Verstappen and [Isack] Hadjar have a contract. But where and in which position is still open.” Hadjar has been linked with a step up to Red Bull Racing alongside Verstappen, which would leave Yuki Tsunoda out in the cold or headed back to Racing Bulls. Liam Lawson’s Racing Bulls seat is also under review. The New Zealander endured a tough first half of the season but has bounced back recently, and with four points finishes from his last eight races (including his best F1 finish of fifth place in Azerbaijan), he’s making a solid case for retention.
Should Red Bull promote Hadjar and dispense with both Tsunoda and Lawson, there are two contenders for the Racing Bulls spots—both racing now in F2. Current Red Bull junior Arvid Lindblad has made a strong case for an F1 drive by finishing fourth in his rookie F3 season in 2024 and was at times contending for overall glory in his maiden F2 season. The other driver in the frame is Irish racer Alex Dunne. A McLaren junior since 2024 (he recently parted ways with the team), Dunne impressed on his first outing in an F1 car at this year’s Austrian Grand Prix. He’s also been in title contention in F2.
Many F1 drivers, shown here racing at the Singapore Grand Prix, are still fighting for valuable final individual and team placings—or even a job next year—with only two races left on the calendar after the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX /
TURNS 6-9
Drivers accelerate into Turn 6 and then must navigate a tricky slowspeed chicane. It’s a difficult stretch to overtake, but last year, Charles Leclerc was able to pass Sergio Pérez on the inside of Turn 6 on Lap 17.
TURN 5 At the end of the Koval Straightaway, drivers must brake and decelerate as they approach the Sphere. Last year in qualifying, George Russell tapped the outside wall—but was able to redeem himself with the top qualifying time on his final run.
TURNS 2-4
Drivers must accelerate through this sequence. Last year, Charles Leclerc passed his former teammate Carlos Sainz on the opening lap. The first of two DRS zones follows the exit of Turn 4.
TURN 1 This hairpin is located just 218 yards from the starting grid. On the opening lap in 2023, this is where Max Verstappen grabbed the lead from pole-sitter Charles Leclerc—and several collisions happened behind them.
TURNS 10-11
These corners, snaking between Wynn Las Vegas and the Venetian, are taken flat-out in eighth gear, with speeds reaching 180 mph.
TURN 12 A good exit from this turn is critical for the high-speed drag down the Strip that follows. Last year, Lewis Hamilton had a disappointing qualifying run after a mistake in this turn—starting the race in 10th—but was able to avoid mistakes during the grand prix to finish second.
TURN
13 The highspeed kink of Turn 13, located a third of the way down the Strip, precedes the circuit’s second DRS zone. The 1.2-mile full-throttle stretch that follows is the second-longest straight on the calendar. Last year, Alex Albon hit 229 mph here, the fastest speed in an F1 race since 2019.
START/FINISH STRAIGHT
The 3.85-mile circuit starts and finishes at Grand Prix Plaza, a 39-acre complex housing a state-of-the-art, 300,000-square-foot pit and paddock building that spans the length of three football fields.
TURN 17
The final turn of the course is taken at full throttle. Last year, Carlos Sainz made a last-second decision here to not pull into pit row because his team was not ready.
TURN 15-16
With the entrance to pit row looming, drivers must navigate these turns to reach the final corner of the course. Last year in qualifying, Williams driver Franco Colapinto had a big crash after clipping the inside wall on Turn 16.
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TURN 14
Located after the second DRS zone, this left-hander may be the prime overtaking spot on the course. Back in 2023, the lead of the race changed four times in this turn.
Photo by Christopher DeVargas
Showbiz Weekly Listings
Entertainment
Comedy
Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club The comedy star brings his signature sense of humor to the Strip. MGM Grand, 21+. bradgarrettcomedy.com
Carrot Top Through the use of props and some anecdotes from his life, this comedian offers one of the funniest, most heartfelt shows on the Strip. Luxor, 16+. 702.262.4400
Comedy Cellar The iconic New York City club. Rio Las Vegas, 18+. ticketmaster.com
Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club Catch renowned comedians and up-and-coming stand-ups. The Linq Promenade. 855.234.7469
L.A. Comedy Club Well-known headliners. The STRAT, 21+. bestvegascomedy.com
Tom Segura Park MGM, 10 p.m. Nov. 21, starting at $119.11 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Concerts
Dillon Francis East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, times vary, Nov. 21, prices vary. f1lasvegasgp.com
Jefferson Starship Westgate Las Vegas, 7 p.m. Nov. 22, starting at $44.65 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
KEM Palms, 8 p.m. Nov. 21, starting at $67 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Leona Lewis: A Starry Night The “Bleeding Love” singer brings holiday magic for a limited-time Christmas spectacular. The Venetian Resort. voltairelv.com
MGK T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, times vary, Nov. 21, starting at $834.56 plus tax and fee. f1lasvegasgp.com
Shaggy East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, times vary, Nov. 22, prices vary. f1lasvegasgp.com
Soul of Motown Honors legends such as The Temptations and Marvin Gaye. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. ticketmaster.com
T-Pain T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, times vary, Nov. 22, starting at $834.56 plus tax and fee. f1lasvegasgp.com
Zedd T-Mobile Zone at Sphere, times vary, Nov. 20, starting at $834.56 plus tax and fee. f1lasvegasgp.com
Magic
Colin Cloud: Mastermind The hilarious and mysterious “real-life Sherlock Homes” will blow your mind in this brain-bending mentalism show. Harrah’s Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
David Copperfield Expect his Vegas show to be filled with both sleight of hand and his renowned grand illusions. MGM Grand, 5+. 702.891.1111
The Magic of Jen Kramer The Yale graduate astounds audiences with magic of the mind. Westgate Las Vegas, 5+. westgateresorts.com
Penn & Teller The duo offers up some slightly inhumane humor, spirited practical jokes and a lot of awesome feats of trickery with a little fire-swallowing thrown in Rio Las Vegas, 5+. ticketmaster.com
Revues
Fantasy: The Strip’s Sexiest Tease Fun for singles and couples alike, the seductive revue features 15 numbers full of steamy choreography, powerhouse vocals and high-energy music. Luxor, 18+. 702.262.4400
ROUGE Get naughty at this coed erotic show, featuring acrobats, aerialists, comedians and more. The STRAT, 18+. tickets.thestrat.com
Special Events
Enchant Christmas Las Vegas Ballpark, times vary, Nov. 21-Dec. 28, starting at $35 plus tax and fee. enchantchristmas.com
Gospel Brunch Mandalay Bay, 10 a.m. Nov. 23 and tarting at $76 plus tax and fee. ticketmaster.com
Sports
Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix Various Locations, times vary, Nov. 20-21 starting at $150 plus tax and fee. f1lasvegasgp.com
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Dallas Cowboys Allegiant Stadium, 5:15 p.m. Nov. 17, prices vary. ticketmaster.com
UNLV Rebels vs. Hawaii Allegiant Stadium, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 21, starting at $31 plus tax and fee. unlvtickets.com
Vegas Golden Knights vs. New York Rangers T-Mobile Arena, 7 p.m. Nov. 18, starting at $94 plus tax and fee. axs.com
Theater
Blue Man Group An international sensation that combines comedy, theater, rock concert and dance party for a multisensory experience you’ll never forget—a euphoric celebration of life in full color. Luxor. 702.262.4400
Bob Marley Hope Road Walk through an immersive celebration of Marley’s life and music, accented by live performances. 877.632.7400
KÀ This Cirque du Soleil show combines acrobatics, martial arts, puppetry and pyrotechnics in an unprecedented performance space. MGM Grand. 702.531.3826
Mad Apple Cirque du Soleil delivers a dynamic production with comedians and magicians alongside its iconic acrobatic and dance acts. New York-New York, 18+. 866.606.7111
Michael Jackson ONE Cirque du Soleil explores the King of Pop’s greatest hits in this theatrical spectacular inspired by Jackson’s music. Mandalay Bay. mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com
Mystère Cirque du Soleil’s production features a blend of circus arts and street performance, colorful and outrageous costumes, dramatic sets and original live music. Treasure Island. treasureisland.com or 702.894.7222
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Animal enthusiasts will love this family-friendly show featuring cats, dogs, parrots and a miniature horse. Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. 702.260.7200
Tournament of Kings Evil characters challenge the good guys such as King Arthur and Prince Christopher. Watch kings joust, dragon-warriors fight and beautiful damsels dance. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
WOW–The Vegas Spectacular Thirty artists fly, flip, dance and defy imagination in a 180-degree setting with holograms and finalists from America’s Got Talent! Rio Las Vegas, 4+. ticketmaster.com
Tributes
The Australian Bee Gees Show Performing since 1996, the tribute band brings the sound of the legendary Bee Gees to life with superb sound, graphics and lighting. Excalibur. 702.597.7600
The King Comes Home Relive the days Elvis Presley spent performing at this iconic property with a tribute to the King. Westgate Las Vegas. ticketmaster.com
Dining
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The following is a select list of some of the top Las Vegas restaurants. The capsule reviews have been written by the Las Vegas Magazine staff. Subject to change.
Around the Valley
Buca di Beppo Family-style items such as spaghetti with meatballs and veal saltimbocca 412 E. Flamingo Road. 702.866.2867 & 7690 W. Lake Mead Blvd. 702.363.6524 $$
Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta The family-style pizzas are superb, but don’t sleep on menu items like fried calamari and ravioli, hero sandwiches and fully loaded burgers. 241 W. Charleston Blvd. 702.445.4645 $
Ahern Hotel
Joel’s Chophouse Enjoy steaks and classic American fare in a casual dining room. 725.214.4950 $$
Aria
Bardot Brasserie Michael Mina embraces French cuisine in this tribute to the classic Parisian brasserie. 702.590.8610 $$$
Blossom An enchanted garden is the template for a vibrant evening of authentic Chinese fare. 702.590.8620 $$$
Carbone A luxurious dining experience with captains who deliver exquisite service from beginning to end. 702.590.2663 $$$
Catch Globally inspired high-end seafood dishes make this one of the go-to restaurants for A-list celebrities. 702.590.5757 $$$$
Din Tai Fung World-renowned noodle and dumpling house specializes in Xiao Long Bao, a Shanghai-style soup dumpling. 702.590.8650 $$
“O” The centerpiece of the show is a 25-foot-deep pool that holds 1.5 million gallons of water. It serves as a stage to showcase high-divers and synchronized swimmers. Bellagio. 702.693.7068
Javier’s Dine on seafood, chicken and steak dishes created with Mexican flair, plus an array of premium tequilas and signature margaritas. 702.590.3637 $$$
Jean Georges Steakhouse Meats are flown in daily from around the world to the Michelin three-star chef’s steakhouse. 702.590.8660 $$$$
Lemongrass One of the few Thai restaurants on the Strip curries favor with its interactive satay bar. 702.590.8670 $$
Posh Burger This hamburger joint serves up all kinds of burgers, from a single-patty sandwich to a gourmet one with wagyu beef. 702.590.7888 $
Proper Eats Food Hall Highlights include Pizzaoki, Laughing Buddha Ramen, Seoul Bird and Parm Famous Italian 702.590.8664 $
Salt & Ivy California coastal-inspired dishes and specialty cocktails make this eatery a must-visit. 702.590.9899 $$
Bellagio
Carbone Riviera This seafood-focused ItalianAmerican dining concept offers premium fish options and inventive dishes bellagio.mgmresorts.com $$$
Harvest Delight in stone-oven seafood preparations, grilled dry-aged and grass-fed beef, charcuterie and vegan options 702.693.8800 $$$
Jasmine Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine as well as signature Szechwan and Hunan dishes. 702.693.8166 $$
Lago by Julian Serrano Dishes include artisanal pizzas, fresh pastas and top cuts of meat in a lakeside locale. 702.693.8888 $$$
Le Cirque Beneath a silk ceiling you dine at the center of the universe. Le Cirque dictates style and elegance via its award-winning creations 702.693.8100 $$$$
The Mayfair Supper Club The restaurant brings guests back to the glamor and class of old Vegas, mixing elegant dishes with live entertainment and an impeccable view of the Fountains of Bellagio. 702.693.8876 $$$
Michael Mina Luckily for you, chef Michael Mina can’t leave seafood alone. Don’t miss the extensive list of wines from American and Europeans vineyards. 702.693.7223 $$$$
Noodles Admire the sleek wall of noodles as you taste the many dishes and flavors of Southeast Asia. 702.693.8131 $$
Prime Steakhouse Any steak lover in Vegas will tell you Prime is No. 1. Nothing can subtract from your having a grand time. 702.693.8484 $$$$
Sadelle’s Café Up your brunch game with signature dishes like fried chicken, sticky buns and the mammoth Sadelle’s bagel tower. 702.693.7356 $$
Spago Wolfgang Puck’s flagship restaurant features homemade pastas, wood-oven pizzas, fresh seafood and prime steaks. 702.693.8181 $$$
Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
A mix of traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, all in an elegant, relaxing setting. 702.730.3900 $$$
Caesars Palace
Amalfi by Bobby Flay Celebrates flavors of the Italian coast, with handmade pasta and fresh seafood. 702.650.5965 $$$$
Bacchanal Buffet This buffet is the largest in Vegas and features interactive kitchens, daily chef specials and many new dishes 702.731.7928 $$$
Beijing Noodle No. 9 Northern Chinese creations abound in this casual noodle shop with much more on the menu. 877.346.4642 $$
Brasserie B Parisian Steakhouse Indulge in Frenchinspired dishes and libations from your favorite TV chef, Bobby Flay. 866.227.5938 $$$
Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill This rustic pub features traditional English dishes and a wide variety of beer, both on tap and bottled. 702.731.7410 $$
Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen The celebrity chef delights with signature dishes like beef Wellington and a Red and Blue Kitchen theme. 702.731.7373 $$$
Nobu Restaurant & Lounge Chef Nobu Matsuhisa presents teppanyaki tables, a sushi bar and bar and lounge. 702.785.6628 $$$
Peter Luger Steak House This Vegas outpost of the New York restaurant even has its own state-of-the-art dry-aging room. caesars.com $$$
Pronto by Giada Celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis serves signature Italian dishes, pastries and paninis for breakfast and lunch daily. 702.731.7266 $
Restaurant Guy Savoy Three-Star Michelin chef Guy Savoy opened his first restaurant outside of Paris here. 702.731.7286 $$$$
Stanton Social Prime Chef Chris Santos brings his signature shareable dishes to the Strip. 702.650.5985 $$$
Vanderpump Cocktail Garden The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star’s lush hot spot serves up creative cocktails and shared plates. 702.731.7867 $$$
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops
Carmine’s Las Vegas This famed N.Y. Italian eatery serves pastas, seafood entrées and homestyle antipasto. 702.473.9700 $$
The Cheesecake Factory Enjoy an incredibly wide range of cuisines and cheesecakes, plus salads, superfoods and lunch specials. 702.792.6888 $$
Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Lauded dishes from ocean and land. 702.792.9222 $$$
The Palm There’s steak, lobster and more at this spot frequented by Vegas entertainers. 702.732.7256 $$$
RPM Italian Offering more than a dozen fresh handmade pastas, a wide selection of antipasti, crudo, steaks and more. 702.860.2225 $$$
Sushi Roku Bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary forms of Japanese cuisine. 702.733.7373 $$$
True Food Kitchen This health-conscious eatery offers inventive dishes that are great for your tastebuds and your body. 702.340.2600 $$
Water Grill Guests are transported to the sea with live products in salt-water tanks and a menu packed with fresh seafood. 702.832.4777 $$$
Zaytinya From James Beard Award-winning chef José Andrés, this stylish restaurant features Turkish, Greek and Lebanese cuisines. 702.893.3807 $$$
Circa Resort & Casino
8 East Dumplings, wontons, skewers, pot stickers and more abound on this menu inspired by metropolitan Asian food markets 702.726.5508 $$
Barry’s Downtown Prime There’s something for everyone at this world-class steakhouse. 702.726.5504 $$$
Project BBQ Fans of Carolina-style barbecue will find much to enjoy at this “food truck,” accessible from the Fremont Street Experience. 702.726.5491 $$
Saginaw’s Delicatessen From its famous Reuben to matzo ball soup, prime rib and latkes, this delicatessen will keep you coming back for more. 702.726.5506 $$
Victory Burger & Wings Wings, specialty burgers, and irresistible appetizers make the menu at this sports bar. 702.726.5505 $
Circus Circus
The Steak House A legendary go-to spot for mesquite-grilled steaks, prime rib, lobster, lamb chops and crab legs. 702.794.3767 $$$
El Cortez
Siegel’s 1941 Dining spot serves up steaks, seafood, burgers and breakfast classics with an old-school Vegas vibe. 702.385.5200 $$
The Cromwell
Giada The Food Network star showcases Californiainfluenced Italian fare in the first restaurant she opened in Vegas. 855.442.3271 $$$
The D
Andiamo Steakhouse The beloved Italian restaurant serves handmade pastas and quality cuts of meat, with many being sourced from top purveyors. Make sure to try some of that signature zip sauce, which will spoil you for anything else. 702.388.2220 $$$
Downtown Grand
Triple George Grill San Francisco-style seafood and steakhouse with an old-fashioned ambience. 702.384.2761 $$
Excalibur
Buca di Beppo Family-style Italian favorites such as spaghetti with meatballs, lasagna and veal saltimbocca. 702.795.1010 $$
Dick’s Last Resort Sassy service, outlandish décor and giant portions set the tone for this unique dining experience. 702.597.7991 $$
Tap Sports Bar Showcasing the greatest in professional and college sporting events while serving up fan-favorite food and an extensive beer selection. 702.597.7777 $$
Flamingo
Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse One of the must-try steak experiences in Las Vegas. It’s both a nod to Las Vegas’ history and a superb showcase for amazing appetizers, entrées and cocktails. 702.733.3111 $$$
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Carlos ’n Charlie’s Indulge in Mexican favorites such as fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas, margaritas and sangria. 702.522.9254 $$
Mercato della Pescheria Italian restaurant inspired by the quaint fish markets off the coast of Italy. 702.837.0309 $$$
Smith & Wollensky “America’s Steakhouse” offers a variety of flavorful dishes like a 24-ounce rib-eye and a rotisserie roasted chicken. 702.637.1515 $$$$
SushiSamba A unique blend of Brazilian, Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Indulge in sizzling meats, sushi, sashimi and ceviche. 702.607.0700 $$$
Tao Asian Bistro Specializing in Hong Kong, Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisine. 702.388.8338 $$
Trattoria Reggiano Signature dishes like filet mignon meatballs. 702.369.2053 $$
Harrah’s Las Vegas
PizzaCake Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro’s fast-casual dining concept features a walk-up window for pizza, as well as a cake ATM. 702.369.5277 $
Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay Enjoy original Gordon Ramsay specialties such as beef Wellington and sticky toffee pudding. 800.214.9110 $$
Ruth’s Chris Steak House The renowned steakhouse is known for its signature cuts of meat, broiled in a trademark 1,800-degree oven. 702.693.6000 $$$
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux This sports bar has a Louisiana-inspired menu featuring made-from-scratch dishes. 702.693.6111 $$
Hilton Garden Inn
The Garden Grille & Bar Enjoy steaks, seafood and a variety of other American favorites. 702.322.9000 $$
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Sports Kitchen Nosh on game-day favorites and inventive, over-the-top fare. 702.794.3139 $$
Jack Binion’s Steak Indulge in steaks, seafood, sides and sweets. 702.967.4711 $$$
JW Marriott
Hawthorn Grill A cozy, romantic steakhouse serving American classics. 702.507.5900 $$$
Las Vegas Marriott
Café325 American menu with steak and seafood. 702.650.2000 $$
The Linq Hotel
Buddy’s Jersey Eats Enjoy Jersey-style street food and sweet treats straight from the window of this food truck. buddysjerseyeats.com $
The Boss Cafe by Buddy Valastro Features a mozz bar, where patrons can get fresh mozzarella creations. 775.490.2873 $$
Diner Ross This friendly “finer diner” serves all the greatest hits: burgers, steaks and Disco Fries, plus a selection of primo cocktails. spiegelworld.com $$
Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar The celebrity chef shows off his flair for bold, in-your-face fare. 702.794.3139 $$
The Linq Promenade
Chayo Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar A contemporary takes on traditional Mexican dishes. 702.691.3773 $$
Favorite Bistro Enjoy life, laughs and French fare. 702.844.4700 $$
Flour & Barley Nosh on brick-oven pizza made with house-made toppings. 702.430.4430 $$
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips The chef’s most casual dining experience. 702.322.0529 $
Maxie’s These twists on American classics will please your eyes and your palate. 702.754.4400 $
Off the Strip This locals favorite boasts a “just real food” approach to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with an amazing selection of steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. 702.331.6800 $$
Tilted Kilt This Celtic-style does it right with pubstyle entrées and gorgeous plaid-clad servers known as the Kilt Girls. 702.826.2100 $$
Virgil’s Real Barbecue Taste some of the country’s most sacred schools of barbecue. 702.389.7400 $$
Yard House An impressive beer list and rocking playlist are the perfect match for signature dishes like the black truffle cheeseburger. 702.597.0434 $$
Luxor
Diablo’s Cantina A spin on traditional Mexican cuisine, with a wide array of libations, including, of course, margaritas. 702.262.5225 $$
Tender Steakhouse + Lounge The menu features six different types of beef and fresh seafood flown in daily from around the country. 702.262.4778 $$$
Mandalay Bay
Border Grill Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger’s Mexican joint puts a fun spin on some of your favorite classics. 702.632.7403 $$
Caramá A fine dining experience inspired by the mother of renowned chef Wolfgang Puck. The restaurant features seafood dishes, flavorful pasta and more. 702.740.5522 $$$
Citizens Kitchen & Bar This lively restaurant serves stepped-up versions of America’s favorite comfort foods. 702.632.9200 $$
Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar Kick back with elevated sports bar bites and an ice-cold beer at this fan-focused experience. flankerlv.com $$
Hazel Coffee and Cocktails Savor the moment and socialize over premium coffees, classic cocktails and handmade sandwiches and pastries. 702.632.4760 $
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House of Blues Restaurant & Bar American and international cuisine. 702.632.7607 $$
Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar Japanese cuisine with Korean-American accents. 702.632.9100 $$
Libertine Social A Modern American gastropub from Shawn McClain with creative “swizzle” cocktails and enticing shared plates. 702.632.7558 $$$
Noodle Shop An excellent spot to indulge your need for Cantonese cuisine. 702.632.6071 $$
Orla This inspired restaurant serves a seafood-forward menu. mandalaybay.mgmresorts.com $$$
StripSteak Enjoy certified Angus beef cooked over a wood-burning grill. 702.632.7414 $$$$
MGM Grand
Crush A welcoming “greenhouse garden” ambience and a menu of small plates. 702.891.3222 $$$
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House The celebrity chef presents Big Easy-style seafood. 702.891.7374 $$$
Hakkasan Combines modern Cantonese cuisine with exquisite mixology and a dynamic nightlife scene. 702.891.7888 $$$
Joël Robuchon “Chef of the Century” Robuchon’s first fine dining restaurant in the U.S. 702.891.7925 $$$$
L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon The less formal sibling to Robuchon offers counter service with tapas and entrées. 702.891.7358 $$$
Luchini Enjoy Italian-American classics in this lively eatery. 702.891.7600 $$
Nellie’s Southern Kitchen Delve into Southern comfort with signature dishes. 702.640.0156 $$
Netflix Bites Have a meal completely inspired by your favorite streamed shows like Stranger Things, Love is Blind and Squid Game netflixbites.com $$
Tap Sports Bar You’ll find satisfaction in the food, and, as the name suggests, the beer selection. 702.891.7239 $$
Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak Colicchio uses the finest ingredients from small family farms and other specialized venues. 702.891.7318 $$$$
Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill Traditional American bar and grill cuisine designed by the famous chef. 702.891.3000 $$
New York–New York Beerhaus Lagers, ales and keg wines make the beer menu. Bar food, games and late-night fun completes the experience. 702.692.2337 $$
Chin Chin Asian Restaurant & Sushi Bar Choose from the breakfast buffet, traditional Chinese food, sushi or Pan-Asian specialties. 702.740.6300 $$
Gallagher’s Steakhouse The definitive New York steakhouse since 1927 now has a home in Sin City. 702.740.6450 $$$
Gonzalez y Gonzalez The courtyard setting will have you swearing you’re in New York. 702.740.6455 $$
Il Fornaio Delicious selections from Northern Italy. 702.650.6500 $$
Nine Fine Irishmen Take in Irish vibes while noshing on Irish smoked salmon, deviled Scotch eggs and much more—and indulging in a Guinness! 702.740.3311 $$
NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This N.Y. export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu. 702.730.6785 $$$
The NoMad Library Expect a bit of theatrical flair and such menu items as a signature roast chicken. 702.730.6788 $$$
Palms
Scotch 80 Prime Caviar, seafood and juicy steaks, including A5 Kobe beef, plus a whiskey program with rare and vintage Scotches. 866.942.7777 $$$$
Paris Las Vegas
Alexxa’s This Stripside dining spot serves up classic American cuisine, plus specialty cocktails and bean-tobar chocolate made in-house. 702.331.5100 $$
The Bedford by Martha Stewart Get a taste of the celebrity’s lifestyle at this chic eatery based on her own farmhouse. 702.946.4361 $$$
Beer Park Open-air rooftop bar and grill with American cuisine, beers and sports. 702.444.4500 $
Chéri Rooftop Take a Parisian detour with a view of the Strip’s most iconic landmarks at this chic rooftop restaurant. 702.776.7777 $$
Dominique Ansel Marché This bakery and shop from the celebrity chef also features the iconic Cronut, crêpes, savory dishes and more. 702.731.7865 $$
Eiffel Tower Restaurant Enjoy superior French food with spectacular views. 702.948.6937 $$$$
Gordon Ramsay Steak The chef presents dishes such as beef Wellington. 877.346.4642 $$$
Mon Ami Gabi Enjoy al fresco dining along the Strip at this French bistro. 702.944.4224 $$$
Nobu at Paris Las Vegas Fresh fish and other seafood in addition to vegan, vegetarian and glutenfree delights. 702.946.4007 $$$
Vanderpump à Paris Nosh on Parisian-inspired bites while lounging in a lush Parisian courtyard and garden. 702.946.4217 $$
Park MGM
Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar Traditional steakhouse fare with classy cocktails. 702.730.6700 $$$$
Best Friend Renowned L.A. chef Roy Choi shares a taste of Koreatown, offering an eclectic fusion of culinary styles. 702.730.6770 $$
Crack Shack Enjoy this “Southern California” fried chicken both inside and out. 702.820.5991 $
Eataly Las Vegas Immersive marketplace offers a mix of gourmet Italian foods, quality restaurants and live cooking demonstrations. 702.730.7777
La La Noodle Hand-pulled noodles are the main attraction, but there’s so much more: pork belly, pot stickers, shrimp rolls and bao buns. 702.730.7025 $
Primrose A restaurant modeled after a French country house, with garden-inspired fare and dishes for meat-eaters and vegans alike. 702.730.6600 $$
Toscana Ristorante & Bar by Eataly Tuscaninspired dishes plus wine. 702.730.7617 $$
Planet Hollywood
Caramella Part restaurant, part lounge, this swanky spot features fine Italian fare and creative cocktails with a beautiful Strip view. 702.785.5551 $$$
Gordon Ramsay Burger The Hell’s Kitchen chef offers a twist on American comfort food. 702.785.5462 $
Strip House New York’s famed steakhouse has redefined the steakhouse paradigm with prime cuts of beef and sexy cocktails. 702.737.5200 $$$
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Fill up on sports bar grub like wings and burgers, or munch on salads and wraps, all before the big game starts. 702.737.0444 $
Buffalo Wild Wings Signature wings and burgers at the chain’s first Strip location. 702.734.0096 $
Cabo Wabo Cantina Bringing the margaritas, food and vibes of Cabo San Lucas to the Las Vegas Strip. 702.385.2226 $$
Flights Try a little bit of everything at this aviationthemed, tapas-style restaurant where menu items are served in threes. 702.268.7264 $$
Rosa Mexicano Serving traditional made-fromscratch dishes, with an emphasis on authenticity in a bright and lively atmosphere. rosamexicano.com $$
Plaza
Oscar’s Steakhouse A tribute to Las Vegas attorney Oscar Goodman. 702.386.7227 $$$
Renaissance Las Vegas
Envy Steakhouse Everything from breakfast to surf and turf. 702.784.5716 $$$
Resorts World Las Vegas
Aqua Indulge in fresh fish, quality meats and a wide selection of caviar. 702.676.7936 $$$
Bar Zazu Tapas, cheese and charcuterie, and sweet and savory pastries served with wine from around the world. 725.233.8381 $$
Brezza Modern coastal Italian fare with handmade pastas, premier seafood, heritage breeds and Creekstone Farms beef. 702.676.6014 $$$
Carversteak Top cuts, a massive bar and a huge dining space round out the offerings at this luxury steakhouse. 702.550.2333 $$$$
Crossroads Kitchen Plant-based fine dining with Italian and Mediterranean flavors. 702.676.7978 $$$
Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book Watch a game, dance to live music or enjoy classic pub offerings from this Nashville-based sports bar. 702.676.6964 $$
Famous Foods Street Eats Food hall concept with 16 stalls featuring authentic street food and cuisines from top chefs and restaurateurs. 702.676.7000 $
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FUHU Experiential dining with a twist on contemporary Asian cuisine and a extensive mixology program. 702.676.6907 $$
Genting Palace Enjoy old-world glamour plus authentic Cantonese cuisine, seafood and dim sum. 702.676.8888 $$$
Junior’s Offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, late-night options and its renowned cheesecake creations, this New York favorite is sure to please. rwlasvegas.com $
Kusa Nori Modern Japanese bistro with high-energy sushi bar and teppanyaki grills, and an extensive selection of sake. 702.676.6965 $$$
Richie Palmer’s Mulberry Street Pizzeria of Beverly Hills Pizza by the slice and whole pies with specialty toppings. 702.676.8860 $
Stubborn Seed An ever-evolving experience that is continuously curated and updated.
702.676.6908 $$$
¡VIVA! by Ray Garcia Chef Ray Garcia presents a modern take on regional Mexican cuisine in a contemporary space. 702.676.6020 $$
Wally’s Wine & Spirits Blends a restaurant, wine bar and specialty gourmet market, creating a one-stop tasting and shopping experience. 702.676.6966 $$$
Rio Las Vegas
Canteen Food Hall Nosh on creative cuisine including Philadelphia cheesesteaks, Japanese street food and Sonoran-style burritos. riolasvegas.com $
High Steaks Vegas This modern steakhouse offers premium proteins and incredible views of the valley.866.746.7671 $$$
SAHARA Las Vegas Balla Italian Soul Celebrate Italian cuisine and culture. 702.761.7619 $$$
Chickie’s & Pete’s Crabhouse & Sports Bar This Philly sports bar is a hot spot for crab and other goodies. 702.761.7000 $$
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place
Rí Rá Irish Pub Dine on dishes such as Irish potato cakes and the Reuben with corned beef brisket. 702.632.7771 $$
Wahlburgers Enjoy quality, house-made burgers and Wahlberg family favorites, such as mac ’n’ cheese with smoked bacon. wahlburgers.com $
The Shops at Crystals
Bazaar Mar Upscale, inventive uses of the ocean’s bounty, plus Spanish wine to complement it all. 702.803.1100 $$$
Mastro’s Ocean Club Delicious fresh seafood and steaks complemented with live piano music nightly. 702.798.7115 $$$
Toca Madera Enjoy bold flavors at this high-end Mexican steakhouse serving a variety of land and sea offerings. Vegan and taqueria menus also available. 725.255.9030 $$$$
Silver Sevens
City Café Offers a variety of tasty diner-style fare as well as build-your-own pizzas. Get the most bang for
your buck with specials like $5 for a burger and beer or $7 for two tacos and a beer. 702.733.7000 $
The STRAT
CHI Asian Kitchen Enjoy inventive Chinese dishes and bold flavors in a street-inspired atmosphere. 800.998.6337 $$
Top of the World Fine-dining restaurant rotates 360 degrees every 80 minutes, offering endlessly entertaining views. 702.380.7711 $$$$
Treasure Island
Ace Dragon Wok Enjoy traditional Asian flavors with modern twists. Stop in for dinner or tea service. treasureisland.com $$
Gilley’s A restaurant with everything from barbecue to other country favorites, plus Las Vegas Strip and Sirens’ Cove views. 702.894.7223 $$
Phil’s Steak House Prime cuts of meat, seafood and delicious specialties will please any appetite. 702.894.7223 $$$
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Fresh Italian pastas, steaks and seafood specialties with amazing cocktails, mocktails, wine and beer. 702.893.8933 $$$
Pub 365 With 365 rotating craft beers, it’s safe to say this place is beer heaven. 702.944.5084 $
The Venetian Resort
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés This revered restaurant is a must-visit for true foodies. venetianlasvegas. com $$$
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer All-American burgers, craft beer and gigantic, Instagram-worthy CrazyShakes. 702.414.2337 $$
Bouchon Thomas Keller’s French bistro cuisine may be closer to perfection than anything’s ever come. 702.414.6200 $$
Chica Chef Lorena Garcia’s diverse menu inspired by her Latin American heritage. 866.659.9643 $$
COTE Vegas Premium beef, more than 1,200 wines and an unforgettable experience. 702.607.2683 $$
Cut Wolfgang Puck’s chic award-winning steakhouse concept. 702.607.6300 $$$$
Delmonico Steakhouse Emeril Lagasse’s twist on the familiar steakhouse. 702.414.3737 $$$
Estiatorio Milos Mediterranean cuisine that offers an authentic taste of Greece. 702.414.1270 $$$$
Gjelina Eat light, fresh fare at this Southern California brand that emphasizes sustainable restaurant practices. 702.414.6333 $$$
HaSalon Enjoy a fresh feast at this high-end Mediterranean eatery by Israeli chef Eyal Shani. venetianlasvegas.com $$$
Hong Kong Café You’ll feel like you’re in the southeastern China city with dishes often found in Hong Kong cafés. 702.607.2220 $$
Lavo Classic and modern touches highlight a culinary journey through Italy. 702.791.1800 $$$
Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano Traditional Italian fare made with fresh, seasonal and local ingredients. 702.414.1222 $$$
Mott 32 Modern Hong Kong meets the vibrancy of N.Y.’s Chinatown with flavors representing Cantonese, Szechuan and Beijing cultures. 702.607.3232 $$$$
Nomikai Drop in for a delicious meal at this sushi bar and speakeasy. nomikaisushi.com $$
Via Via Food Hall Find pizza, sandwiches, wings and so much more from an assortment of outposts.venetianlasvegas.com $
Wakuda Unifies traditional and modern Japanese cuisine, offering an extensive à la carte and omakase menu. 702.665.8592 $$$$
The X Pot Enjoy an exquisite presentation of traditional Asian flavors. 866.888.9768 $$
Yardbird Southern Table & Bar Miami transplant features delectable dishes presented with Southern flair. 702.297.6541 $$$
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Nobu Las Vegas World-renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa serves up his signature Japanese cuisine. 702.693.5000 $$$
One Steakhouse Staying true to their family’s legacy, David and Michael Morton place importance on fine steaks and fresh seafood. 702.693.5000 $$$$
Westgate Las Vegas
Benihana Chefs prepare Japanese cuisine exhibitionstyle on hibachi tables, surrounded by lush gardens, koi ponds and exotic statues. 702.732.5755 $$$
Edge Steakhouse Quality aged prime steaks, fish, seafood, tableside dining experiences and an extensive wine list. 702.732.5277 $$$
Fresco Italiano Pizzas, seafood and classic desserts, along with gluten-free and whole-grain pastas, highlight the menu. 702.732.5276 $$
Rikki Tiki Sushi Casual sushi joint offers sushi creations including favorites like spicy tuna and tuna sashimi. 702.732.5755 $$
Silk Road Asian Bistro Offering Japanese ramen noodle, Chinese rice noodle and Vietnamese pho dishes. 702.732.5755 $$
Westin Lake Las Vegas
Medici Café and Terrace The flavors of Italy and wholesome, seasonal fare prepared in an open kitchen. 702.567.4700 $$
Nightlife
The following list of Sin City places to relax is as on top of the scene as possible.
Around the Valley
Cat’s Meow Sip thematic cocktails, enjoy live entertainment or become part of the fun with this nightlife hot spot’s karaoke stage 450 E. Fremont St. Unit 201. catsvegas.com
Chocolate City El Septimo Cigar Lounge Watch sports, take in incredible views or sip classic cocktails
at this high-end hot spot 1511 S. Commerce St., Ste. 120. chocolatecityelseptimolv.com
Player 1 Video Game Bar Check out this bar and arcade combination for craft beers (50 on tap), themed cocktails and video games from every generation 2797 S. Maryland Pkwy., 21+. 725.204.1399
WSKY Stadium Pregame your night within walking distance of Allegiant Stadium at this full-service bar and restaurant with a 638-vehicle parking garage 5625 Polaris Ave. 725.240.7652
Aria
Alibi Ultra Lounge Opulent lounge offers a menu of creative, handcrafted cocktails and live DJs on the weekends. 702.329.9711
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge Find this glamorous speakeasy hidden within Proper Eats Food Hall for imaginative libations and fine foods. easysvegas.com
Jewel A luxe nightlife experience adorned with mirrored walls, swanky VIP skybox suites and topnotch talent. 702.590.8000
Bellagio
Petrossian Bar This refined bar offers some of the world’s finest spirits, caviar service and live piano music 702.693.7111
The Pinky Ring by Bruno Mars Get down in style just like the superstar himself at this high-energy party destination bellagio.mgmresorts.com
Caesars Palace
Caspian’s Rock & Roe Behind this upscale bar, you’ll find an energetic lounge with nightly music and scrumptious sips. caspianslv.com
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands, including Romeo Y Julieta and H. Upmann, along with specialty cocktails and premium whiskeys caesars.com
Omnia With lavish décor and resident DJs, the club incorporates both indoor and outdoor spaces, plus magnificent views of the Strip. 702.785.6200
Stadia Bar Take your sports-viewing experience up a notch with this game-day hot spot. 21+, caesars.com
Vista Cocktail Lounge This interactive lounge transports you around the globe with state-of-the-art LED technology 702.731.7852
Circa Resort & Casino
Circa Bar In addition to a large range of beers, enjoy one of 24 frozen cocktails, all served by dancing bartenders. 702.247.2258
Legacy Club This intimate 60th floor lounge pays tribute to Vegas’ founding fathers and offers outstanding views of the city. 702.247.2258
Mega Bar Nevada’s longest indoor bar—165 feet long! And sports fans will love the 46 double-stacked TVs. 702.247.2258
Overhang Bar This bar has one of the best views in all of Circa—over the multilevel sportsbook and its huge 78-million-pixel HD screen. 702.247.2258
Vegas Vickie’s One of the most iconic signs in Vegas’ history, Vegas Vickie, is the centerpiece of this elevated
lobby cocktail lounge. Enjoy a menu of seasonal cocktails amid mid-century design. 702.247.2258
Stadium Swim Three levels, six pools, beaucoup day beds and cabanas, and a giant 40-foot tall high-def screen. 21+. circalasvegas.com
The Cromwell
Drai’s After Hours A longtime early morning staple, Drai’s lets you relax on sofas and listen to house and hip-hop. 702.777.3800
Drai’s Nightclub This lavish rooftop party spot boasts a high-end audiovisual experience manned by some of the best DJs and hip-hop performers in the business. 702.777.3800
The D
Longbar Sip cocktails while watching the game on 15 large screens at one of the longest bars in Nevada. 702.388.2400
Golden Nugget
Rush Lounge A chic lounge featuring live music, signature drinks and VIP table service. 702.385.7111
Troy Liquor Bar One of New York City’s gems stakes its claim in Downtown Las Vegas. 702.386.8382
Grand Bazaar Shops
Bottled Blonde Las Vegas Have a delicious meal or party the night away at this dining-meets-clubbing venue. 702.690.2992
Ole Red Las Vegas This four-story entertainment venue features a full bar and restaurant, live music and rooftop party area. olered.com
Smelly Cat Karaoke Choose from more than 10,000 songs to belt out while imbibing craft cocktails and snacking on light bites. 702.846.4002
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort
1923 LIVE This speakeasy transports guests into the Prohibition era. 1923lv.com
Flight Club Hit a bull’s eye or two while you socialize, sip craft cocktails and snack in this lively darts bar with a Victorian theme. 702.848.4188
KAMU Ultra Karaoke This high-end karaoke lounge hits all the right notes. 702.445.7664
Tao Asian flavor blends with Las Vegas spice at one of the city’s perennial hot spots. 702.388.8588
Harrah’s Las Vegas
Carnaval Court A mecca for flair bartenders, this outdoor party presents live music. 702.693.6138
Piano Bar Dueling pianos, Big Elvis and light bites and cocktails are available, too. 702.369.5000
Horseshoe Las Vegas
The Cabinet of Curiosities A bespoke bar and lounge filled with unusual items, and home to The Lock speakeasy. thecabinetlv.com
The Linq Promenade
AmeriCAN This patriotic spot strives to offer a beer from every state. 702.794.3941
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and
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creative, frosty cocktails. Everything—everything! here is made of ice. 702.293.3388
O’Sheas The quintessential Vegas dive is reborn with new additions, including three bars and drink specials. Open 24 hours daily. 702.794.3311
MGM Grand
Chez Bippy Indulge in elegant, reimagined cocktails from this lush and moody hideaway inside Luchini. 702.891.7600
Hakkasan Resident DJs lead an extraordinary lineup at this sprawling nightclub, spread across three levels. 702.891.3838
Level Up In this interactive, inventive twist on the arcade, adults can experience a new era in gaming. 21+. 702.891.7871
Losers Bar Country music bar offers a no-frills, downhome experience with classic spirits and beers on tap. 702.891.3003
Topgolf Las Vegas Bars, climate-controlled hitting bays, delicious food, swimming pools and much more. 4627 Koval Lane. 702.933.8458
Whiskey Down This intimate lounge with industrial flair features more than 50 brands of American, Canadian, Irish and Scotch whiskies. 702.891.1111
Mandalay Bay
Rhythm & Riffs Relax in this large lounge area right off the casino floor, and enjoy signature cocktails, beers and light bites. 702.632.6112
S Bar Indulge in craft cocktails, shareable apps, flatbreads and decadent desserts. 702.632.7707
New York–New York
Coyote Ugly Female bartenders sing, dance and pour, just like they did in the movie. 702.740.6330
Nine Fine Irishmen Sip a Guinness or Irish whiskey while listening to authentic Irish bands at this festive Irish pub. 702.740.3311
NoMad Las Vegas
NoMad Bar This New York City-export offers classy craft cocktails and an eclectic menu in an environment that’s upscale without pretension 702.730.6789
Palms
Ghostbar Sip creative cocktails and enjoy pop-up performances on the 55th floor against a backdrop of valley views. 866.942.7777
Paris Las Vegas
Montecristo Cigar Bar A large selection of cigar brands, along with specialty cocktails and premium whiskeys caesars.com
Park MGM
Juniper Cocktail Lounge Home to the largest collection of gin in Las Vegas. 702.730.6773
Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar Serves up a menu of tequilas, mezcals and craft cocktails, as well as small bites including tacos and molé. parkmgm. mgmresorts.com
On The Record Part club, part karaoke bar, part record store–this unique speakeasy has everything you need to spend an exciting night in Vegas. 702.730.6773
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Planet Hollywood
Glass Bar Stop in and sip at this shimmering hot spot. Just a short distance from PH Live, this is the perfect place to enjoy a preshow drink. caesars.com
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Blondies Sports Bar & Grill Known for its rowdy atmosphere and beer pong. 702.737.0444
Cabo Wabo Cantina The Red Rocker brings Mexico’s hottest party to Las Vegas. 702.385.2226
Resorts World Las Vegas
Alle Lounge on 66 Sip on rare spirits and handcrafted cocktails. 702.676.7766
Eight Lounge Premium cigars meet modern cocktails. 702.676.7405
Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge An upscale lounge with vintage and rare champagnes. 702.676.6013
Golden Monkey Tiki Lounge Sip on tropicalinspired elixirs while you kick back in this lively scene. 702.676.7000
Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den Features classic cocktails and creative specialty concoctions. zoukgrouplv.com
RedTail Beer, wine, cocktails and shared plates plus games like beer pong, darts and pool. 702.676.7802
Zouk Nightclub Innovation meets nightlife at this new, technologically advanced nightclub that offers multiple experiences. 702.676.7000
Rio Las Vegas
The Wine Cellar Tasting Room Make a reservation to enjoy fine wines and spirits in this cozy setting or attend special tasting events. 21+. riolasvegas.com
SAHARA Las Vegas
The Tangier This lounge, located in the hotel lobby, features a world-class selection of bourbon, scotch and cognac. 702.761.7000
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place Rí Rá Irish Pub Take in Irish vibes while indulging in a Guinness. 702.632.7771
Treasure Island
Gilley’s Saddle up for line dancing and the famous Gilley Girls. 702.894.7147
Golden Circle Sports Bar A great bar menu of drinks and food, and tons of seating. 866.286.3809
Tuscany Suites & Casino
Piazza Lounge Enjoy Vegas’ largest martini while watching free live music artist seven nights a week. tuscanylv.com
The Venetian Resort
Close Company Find refreshing cocktails, mocktails and snacks at this hidden gem inside the Via Via food hall. venetianlasvegas.com
Electra Cocktail Club Handcrafted beverages will satisfy all your drinking desires at this hip lounge from the creators of Rosina Cocktail Lounge 702.607.7777
Golden Gai This Tokyo-inspired lounge just inside Wakuda boasts an extensive drink list and delicious light bites. venetianlasvegas.com
Juliet Cocktail Room A posh nightlife experience with live music, DJs and expertly crafted cocktails. 702.414.1948
Rosina Cocktail Lounge You’ll feel a sense of glamour and elegance while sipping on quality cocktails like a Negroni or Manhattan. 702.607.7777
Voltaire Imbibe with friends, enjoy an intimate evening with top-notch performers or close out a wild night at this all-in-one venue. voltairelv.com
Westgate Las Vegas
Velvet Bar For those craving a chic setting, settle in and order a cocktail at this trendy bar. 702.732.5111
Shopping
Malls
The Forum Shops at Caesars Visitors can walk the streets of ancient Rome. The Forum Shops is the shopping choice for many celebrities. 702.893.4800
FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas Features incredible anchors—Dillard’s, Macy’s, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue—as well as restaurants and entertainment, all in the heart of Las Vegas. Las Vegas Boulevard South and Spring Mountain Road. 702.784.7000
Grand Bazaar Shops Punctuated by a sparkling Swarovski crystal starburst above, this colorful shopping center evokes open-air markets from around the world and features an international list of retailers, such as Superdry and Havaianas. Horseshoe Las Vegas, 702.736.4988
Las Vegas South Premium Outlets Shop more than 140 stores, offering goods from clothing and accessories to gifts and household items. Adidas, Calvin Klein, Kate Spade New York and PacSun are just a few to choose from. 7400 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702.896.5599
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood One of the city’s premier shopping destinations features an indoor rainstorm. Browse through top retailers such as H&M, Sephora and Guess, and eat at engaging restaurants. 702.866.0703
The Shops at Crystals It took two cutting-edge architectural firms to bring to life CityCenter’s shopping complex, which features Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co. and Tom Ford, plus dining hot spots including Mastro’s Ocean Club. 702.590.9299
Town Square Las Vegas All your favorite big-city shops including Express, H&M, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th, Sephora and Victoria’s Secret. The complex also houses two outdoor parks, a wide range of restaurants and Tiger Woods’ PopStroke. 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.269.5001
The Venetian Resort Cobbled walkways, streetside cafés, live performers and gondola rides in the Grand Canal Shoppes lead you through a luxurious shopping experience with international boutiques, including Tory Burch and Jimmy Choo. 702.414.4525
Hotel Shops
Appian Way at Caesars Palace Located in a quiet shopping arcade, which is graced by a life-size replica of Michelangelo’s David, are the shops of the Appian Way. Here you can browse through the finest apparel,
gifts, art and jewelry including Caesars logo items. 702.731.7110
Le Boulevard at Paris Las Vegas Stroll the cobblestoned streets at Paris Las Vegas’ distinctive shopping district. Replica French boutiques provide the finest imports, from aged cheese to French fashion. 702.946.7000
The Shoppes at Mandalay Place Featuring world-class retailers and restaurants, many of which are new to the Las Vegas market, this unique 100,000-square-foot shopping center is on a sky bridge between Mandalay Bay and Luxor resorts. Shops include Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and Chapel Hats. 702.632.9333
Via Bellagio Via Bellagio provides fashion and jewelry collections from renowned designers including Prada, Chanel, Tiffany & Co., Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and Gucci. 702.693.7111
Attractions
Las Vegas is known as America’s Playground. There are enough attractions in this city to fill a week’s itinerary. From roller coasters to museums, there’s something to keep everyone amused.
Bellagio
The Art of Richard MacDonald Located inside the “O” Theatre lobby. See bronze sculptures, paintings, lithographs and more from the world-renowned artist. theartofrichardmacdonald.com
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art The gallery holds regular exhibits featuring renowned artists. Currently, you can view “American Duet: Jazz & Abstract Art.” 702.693.7871
Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Flowers and vegetation change seasonally in this feast for the senses. 702.693.7111
Dale Chihuly Glass Sculpture View hundreds of blown-glass flowers that sprout from the ceiling above the lobby. 702.693.7111
Fountains of Bellagio More than 1,000 water jets are used for this spectacular free display. 702.693.7111
Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops F1 Arcade Feel the rush of the race with this attraction’s high-tech simulator games. f1arcade.com
Fall of Atlantis Fountain and Aquarium In the heart of The Forum Shops, animatronic Greek gods seem to come to life in this free attraction. 702.893.4800
Park West Fine Art Museum and Gallery Browse fine art from renowned artists such as Salvador Dali, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Pablo Picasso, or buy from its expansive selection of world-class works. 702.630.1037
Circus Circus
Adventuredome This indoor theme park features top attractions, including El Loco, the Canyon Blaster, Chaos and the Inverter, plus some circus acts. 702.794.3939
Carnival Midway and Circus Acts With 200 games surrounding the circus stage, there’s something for everyone. 702.734.0410
Excalibur
Fun Dungeon On the lower level of the hotel, this arcade features carnival games and hours of fun. Take in the Ultimate 4-D Experience. 702.597.7777
Flamingo
Wildlife Habitat A lush outdoor home for the Flamingo’s friendly family of creatures. Ducks, swans, fish and Chilean flamingos reside in this 4-acre tropical paradise. Free. 702.733.3349
Golden Nugget
Hand of Faith This 61-pound gold nugget is the largest existing one in the world and the secondlargest ever found. Open 24 hours daily, free to view. 866.946.5336
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort
Gondola Rides Ride a half-mile down the Grand Canal as your gondolier serenades you. 702.414.4300
Spirits & Spice Shop oils, vinegars, wine, spirits and spices at this specialty store. You can even taste before you buy. 702.388.2022
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails. Everything—everything! here is made of ice 702.293.3388
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas Take pictures with dozens of your favorite stars. Located off the moving walkway between The Venetian Resort and Las Vegas Boulevard. 702.862.7800
PanIQ Escape Room & Lounge Work your way through solving seven different scenarios at the first escape-room experience on the Las Vegas Strip. 775.507.2727
Horseshoe Las Vegas
Arcade at Horseshoe This 7,000-square-foot space is a gamer’s paradise, complete with more than 80 supersized games, from classics like Skee-Ball and air hockey to virtual reality games like Mission Impossible. 702.967.4222
REAL BODIES at Horseshoe Las Vegas Experience
20 real human bodies and over 200 specimens in artistic and thought-provoking galleries that explore what it means to be alive. 702.777.2782
Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf Enter the fifth dimension while putting on a wonderfully weird, glowin-the-dark 18-hole course. 702.333.2121
The Linq Promenade
FLY LINQ Zipline Soar over the Linq Promenade at speeds up to 35 mph on the Strip’s only zipline. Height and weight restrictions apply. 702.777.2782
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High Roller Passengers can enjoy breathtaking views of the city from a spacious cabin on one of the world’s tallest observation wheels—550 feet tall. There’s also a happy half hour option if you have a large group. 855.234.7469
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.586.8925
Luxor
Bodies ... The Exhibition Real human bodies, in whole and parts, plus organs have been preserved through an innovative process and put on display, giving visitors the opportunity to view the beauty and complexity of their own organs and systems. 702.262.4400
Discovering King Tut’s Tomb—The Experience Descend to the tomb of the boy king and be amazed at the opulence of everything that accompanied him to the afterlife. kingtutvegas.com
HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas This state-ofthe-art center offers a 50-foot LED video wall and delectable food and beverage offerings. 702.723.2345
Play Playground Have the time of your life at this menagerie of oversized nostalgic games that features a full bar. 16+. playplayground.com
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Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition More than 250 artifacts are on display, plus re-creations of the ship’s cabins and Grand Staircase. 702.262.4400
Mandalay Bay
Minus5 Icebar It’s winter all year round in this glacial attraction that features interactive ice experiences and creative, frosty cocktails 702.740.5800
Shark Reef Aquarium Come nose to snout with some of the ocean’s most awesome creatures in an underwater environment. 702.632.4555
Swingers Las Vegas This adults-only “crazy golf” experience features DJs, cocktail caddies, street eats, carnival games and much more. swingers.club
MGM Grand
The FRIENDS™ Experience Be completely immersed in your favorite sitcom, complete with props, multiple recognizable sets and interactive elements. friendstheexperience.com
Topgolf Las Vegas Perfect for all ages and skill levels, Topgolf’s interactive games in the climate-controlled hitting bays get a luxury touch. Enjoy a packed menu of food and drinks. 4627 Koval Lane. 702.933.8458
Zero Latency Experience an adventure that will immerse you in worlds of wonder, with floating whales and zombie hordes. 702.891.7974
New York–New York
The Big Apple Coaster and Arcade New York City taxi-themed ride twists and dives around the perimeter and through the center of the hotel. Arcade features midway-style games. 702.740.6969
Paris Las Vegas
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck Take an elevator ride to the top of this half-scale replica of the Paris landmark for spectacular views of the Strip and beyond. 888.727.4758
Planet Hollywood: Miracle Mile Shops
Lost City Show Be fully immersed in this free 3D-projection video show, playing every hour on the hour from 10 a.m.-11 p.m., near the V Theater. miraclemileshopslv.com
Rio Las Vegas
KISS by Monster Mini Golf An 18-hole glow-in-the dark putting course inspired by the iconic rockers. Memorabilia, arcade games, a rock ’n’ roll-themed wedding chapel and a DJ complete the offerings. 866.746.7671
The Shops at Crystals
Princess Diana & The Royals the Exhibition Gather in-depth knowledge about the “People’s Princess” as you stroll through various rooms dedicated to different parts of her life. dianalasvegas.com
The STRAT
Atomic Golf Las Vegas With more than 99,000 square feet of fun, this swanky sports haven has a putting district, astrocade, tap room and so much more. 1850 S. Main Street. 702.899.4633
Big Shot and X Scream Some of the highest thrill rides in the U.S. 702.380.7777
Observation Decks Check out the view from the tallest tower west of the Mississippi. 702.380.7777
SkyJump Las Vegas The highest sky jump in the world joins the thrill rides on top of The STRAT. SkyJump Las Vegas is a controlled plummet from 829 feet with a 40 mph drop. 800.998.6937
Treasure Island
The Cove Bar & Arcade Play games like shuffleboard and air hockey while enjoying delicious cocktails at the bar. treasureisland.com
Around the Valley Allegiant Stadium Tours Experience a guided behind-the-scenes look at the stadium and its exclusive suites and clubs, broadcast booth, locker rooms and more. Upgraded tour available. 3333 Al Davis Way. allegiantstadium.com/tours or 800.724.3377
AREA15 It’s a world of immersive entertainment, all housed under one roof. Explore popular art experiences like Omega Mart from Meow Wolf and Wink World from Blue Man Group founder, Chris Wink. Guests can also check out arcade games, axe throwing, a zipline ride, virtual-reality experiences and more. Various food and beverage outlets include The Beast and Kaia. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. area15.com
Ethel M Chocolates Factory & Cactus
Garden Enjoy a self-guided factory tour, samples and a gift shop with tons of candies. For a real treat, book a signature chocolate tasting. 2 Cactus Garden Drive. 702.435.2608
FlyOver Las Vegas Take flight and explore the world in a whole new way. Suspended above a 52 1/2-foot-wide screen, riders experience the sensation of buzzing over some of the world’s most breathtaking views without leaving the Strip. 3771 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 866.498.2023 or flyoverlasvegas.com
Grand Canyon West Get a unique view of the Grand Canyon’s West Rim at SkyWalk, ride a zipline at Hualapai Ranch, or head to Peach Springs for a white water rafting adventure. 5001 Diamond Bar Road, Peach Springs, Ariz. 888.868.9378 or grandcanyonwest.com
Grand Prix Plaza Enter the world of Formula 1 at this 39-acre complex with more than 100,000 square feet of attractions. 4400 Koval Lane. grandprixplaza.com
Gray Line Visit Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and Lake Mead on sightseeing tours led by trained guides. Air, land and water adventures are all available. Free hotel pickup and return. 680 E. Pilot Road. 702.739.7777
Infinity Museum Strike a pose in front of a collection of fascinating backdrops at this immersive photo museum. 3568 S. Maryland Pkwy. Ste. 177. infinitymuseum.com
Las Vegas Strip Limo Tours See some fabulous Las Vegas attractions from the comfort and luxury of a limousine. The 2.5-hour tour includes champagne and stops by many iconic landmarks. 702.438.5466
Maverick Helicopters Enjoy VIP excursions to the Grand Canyon and over the Strip daily. Fly in a state of-the-art helicopter and enjoy narration by your pilot 6075 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.261.0007 or 866.644.8687
Museum Fiasco Created by Playmodes Studio, this immersive art experience uses light, sound and
space to create large-scale installations. AREA15. 702.846.1900
National Atomic Testing Museum Explore the age of atomic bomb testing in the Nevada desert, where Vegas had a front-seat view, and watch a simulated atomic bomb blast. 755 E. Flamingo Road. 702.409.7366
National Park Express Plan a day-tour adventure from Las Vegas to Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Zion and more! Offers shuttles, tours and more. nationalparkexpress.com or 702.948.4190
The Neon Museum Stroll through Las Vegas history at this continuously growing collection of retired signs and display pieces, many of which have been used in Brilliant, a 40-minute immersive light show. 770 Las Vegas Blvd. N. 702.387.6366
Nevada State Museum Explore the fascinating natural and anthropological past of Nevada and its neighbors at this ever-changing history hub. 309 S. Valley View Blvd. lasvegasnvmuseum.org
Omega Mart This supermarket on steroids (or something else) from Meow Wolf lets you shop and explore a store with surprises in every display case. 3215 S. Rancho Drive. meow.wf/lvm
Paradox Museum Get ready to enter a world of brain-bending illusions featuring 90 perspectivechallenging exhibits. 3767 Las Vegas Blvd. S. paradoxmuseumlasvegas.com
Postcard From Earth Experience Sphere’s immersive and futuristic technology firsthand at a showing of this specially commissioned, thoughtprovoking film by Darren Aronofsky. 255 Sands Ave. thespherevegas.com
The Range 702 Choose from a full line of guns to rent or shoot at this indoor range, including fully automatic machine guns. A VIP room with seven private lanes, and firearm safety and training are also available. 5999 Dean Martin Drive. 702.425.5312
Showgirl Bootcamp Learn eye-catching makeup, signature walks and iconic poses from professional showgirls. Complete with photos in headdress, jewelry and feathers. 775.338.6761 or showgirlbootcamp.com
Skydive Las Vegas Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and Colorado River views will leave you breathless, especially while free-falling at 120 mph during a tandem skydive. 1401 Airport Road, Boulder City, Nev., 18+. 702.759.3483
Sphere This game-changing venue hosts everything from movies to sports and concerts, and its constantly changing exterior has forever changed the look of the Las Vegas Strip. 255 Sands Ave. thesphere.com
Superplastic’s Dopeameme Institute for Pleasure Research Step into an entirely new world with this 40-minute-long immersive experience featuring synthetic superstars from the Superplastic universe. 3215 S. Rancho Dr. area15.com
Universal Horror Unleashed Get spooked at this terrifying year-round attraction featuring four haunted houses and unique live entertainment. 3215 S. Rancho Dr. universalhorrorunleashed.com
Resources
In-Room Services
Hospitality Network Watch Hollywood hits from the comfort of your room. Ordering is quick and easy. Just press the menu button on your remote control.
Dispensaries
Curaleaf One of the top health and wellness cannabis operators in the United States offers a variety of inventive products. 1736 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 21+. curaleaf.com
Medizin Shop top-quality products from an everchanging catalog. 4850 W. Sunset Road, No. 130. 702.248.0346
MedMen First-class facilities offering the latest in marijuana products. 823 S. 3rd St., recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.527.7685; 4503 Paradise Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.405.8597
Oasis Cannabis Dispensary This 24-hour marijuana dispensary serves the community with quality cannabis products, plus health and wellness services like yoga, music therapy and nutrition classes. 1800 Industrial Road, Suite 180, 21+. 702.420.2405
Planet 13 Medical and recreational cannabis, plus cannabis extracts and infused products. 9 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 2548 W. Desert Inn Road, recreational 21+, medical 18+. 702.815.1313
Zen Leaf The highest-quality products all in one spot. From service to presentation to selection, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. 5940 W. Flamingo Road, 21+. zenleafdispensaries.com
Pharmacies
CVS 3758 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.9028
Walgreens 3339 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.369.8166; 3717 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.262.0635; 3025 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702.628.5537
Resorts
The Oasis at Death Valley Escape the glitz and glamour of the neon lights at this resort with a plethora of dining, recreation and relaxation options. Highway 190, Death Valley, Calif. oasisatdeathvalley.com
Transportation
Limousine/Coach Rentals
AWG 702.740.3434
Bell Trans 702.739.7990
Kaptyn 702.688.7351
Presidential Limo 702.731.5577
Rental Cars
Alamo 844.354.6962
Budget 800.331.1212
Dollar Rent a Car 866.434.2226
Enterprise 800.736.8222
Fox Rent a Car 702.964.1320
Hertz 800.654.3131
National 800.227.7368
Payless Car Rental 800.729.5377
Sixt 888.749.8227
Thrifty 800.367.2277
Trams
Bellagio-CityCenter-Park MGM Stops at Crystals and Aria. 8 a.m.-4 a.m. daily, every seven minutes
Excalibur-Luxor-Mandalay Bay 10 a.m.-midnight, daily, every three to seven minutes
Weddings
Marriage Licenses Obtain your license before you head to the chapel. Here’s a helpful to save you time and a major headache: Don’t forget identification. 201 E. Clark Ave. 702.671.0500
Events & Headliners
Want to know what special events and acts are in the works for the next time you head to Vegas? Check our select list of what’s been announced so you can begin making your plans. Prices do not include tax and fee.
Nov. 23-29
3Quency and Soulidified Mandalay Bay, 7 p.m. Nov. 28, starting at $54. ticketmaster.com
Death To All Mandalay Bay, 6 p.m. Nov. 26, starting at $41. ticketmaster.com
Enchant Christmas Las Vegas Ballpark, through Dec. 28, starting at $35. enchantchristmas.com
Gospel Brunch Mandalay Bay, 10 a.m. Nov. 23, Dec. 7 and 21, starting at $76. ticketmaster.com
Jonas Brothers MGM Grand, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, starting at $59. axs.com
Las Vegas Raiders vs. Cleveland Browns Allegiant Stadium, 1:05 p.m. Nov. 23, prices vary. ticketmaster.com
