EVENT RECAP - 2022-06-16 - Las Vegas Weekly - Best of Vegas 2022

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BEST OF VEGAS EVENT RECAP LAS VEGAS SUN L A S V E G A S W E E K LY L A S V E G A S M AG A Z I N E VEGAS INC

BEST OF VEGAS EVENT RECAP Honorees, friends, colleagues and readers gathered together for Las Vegas Weekly’s 2022 Best of Vegas celebration on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at AREA15. From iconic Vegas classics to brand new, innovative experiences, awards were given to over 100 people and businesses in Las Vegas, each who help make Las Vegas a world-renowned destination. Presented by Resorts World Las Vegas, the Y2Kthemed-event began with a VIP reception exclusively for honorees inside of the “Sanctuary.” Honorees and their guests enjoyed light bites courtesy of AREA15, and complimentary cocktails provided by Nevada H&C Distilling Co that were provided throughout the evening. Attendees were then transported back in time to the late 90’s and early 2000’s within the “Portal” and “A-Lot” spaces. In the “Portal,” honorees received their framed award certificates and a special gift box containing a custom branded fanny pack, stickers, Resorts World swag and cookies supplied

by Freed’s Bakery. Additional sweet treats were provided by Nuage Cotton Candy and Pinkbox Doughnut’s Best of Vegas alumni booth. Sponsored by AYR Wellness, attendees memorialized the evening through photos, GIFs and boomerangs at Desert Cactus Booth’s photo booth. Unique photo opportunities from a life-sized TV installation and neon LED stereo wall were also provided for guests by Fresh Wata.

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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:

STAFF PICKS:

FOOD & DRINK

BEST VINTAGE VEGAS RESTAURANT: Golden Steer Steakhouse

BEST BAKERY: Freed’s Bakery

BEST WINE BAR: Garagiste Wine Room & Merchant

BEST BARBECUE: Jessie Rae’s BBQ

BEST INNOVATION: Anima by Edo

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT: Sundance Grill

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FINE DINING: Harlo Steakhouse & Bar

BEST BREWERY: Able Baker Brewing Company

BEST BAKED BLISS: Via Focaccia

BEST BRUNCH SPOT: Lavo Italian Restaurant

BEST HANDHELD DESSERT: SomiSomi

BEST BURGER JOINT: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer

BEST UPSCALE VEGETARIAN: Saffron Vegetarian Eatery

BEST CELEBRITY CHEF RESTAURANT: Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen

BEST PLACE TO PARTY AT YOUR TABLE: Fuhu

BEST COCKTAILS: Herbs & Rye

BEST PIZZA REINVENTION: Signora Pizza

BEST COFFEEHOUSE: Mothership Coffee Roasters

BEST KOREAN STREET FOOD: CrunCheese Korean Hot Dogs

BEST DOUGHNUTS: Pinkbox Doughnuts BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS: El Dorado Cantina

BEST SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Casa Playa

BEST LOCAL CHEF: Jamie Tran

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BEST NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN: Nora’s Italian Cuisine

BEST ART GALLERY: Las Vegas - Clark County Library District

BEST PIZZERIA: Evel Pie

BEST COMEDIAN: Carrot Top

BEST PLANT-BASED MENU: Tacotarian

BEST COVER BAND: Original Chaos

BEST SANDWICH SHOP: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

BEST LOCAL BAND: The Rhyolite Sound

BEST STEAKHOUSE: Carversteak

BEST LOUNGE ACT: Nicholas Cole

BEST TACO SHOP: Roberto’s Taco Shop

BEST MAGIC SHOW: Penn & Teller

BEST SUSHI SPOT: Sushisamba

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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:

STAFF PICKS:

BEST MOVIE THEATER: Galaxy Theatres

NIGHTLIFE

BEST MUSEUM: Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum

BEST AFTERHOURS: Drai’s After Hours

BEST MUSIC VENUE: Brooklyn Bowl

BEST DAYCLUB: Tao Beach Dayclub

BEST PERFORMING ARTS SPACE: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts

BEST DIVE BAR: ReBar

BEST PRODUCTION SHOW: Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano

BEST DOWNTOWN SPOT: Commonwealth

BEST STRIP HEADLINER: Katy Perry

BEST HAPPY HOUR: PT’s Taverns

BEST THEATER COMPANY: A Public Fit Theatre Company

BEST HOSPITALITY: Tao Group

BEST TRIBUTE SHOW: The Bronx Wanderers

BEST LGBT BAR: The Garden

BEST ENTERTAINMENT REFRESH: Strat Theater

BEST LOUNGE: Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge

BEST DATE SHOW: iLuminate

BEST LOCAL DJ: DJ Buza

BEST NEW RESIDENCY: Silk Sonic

BEST NIGHTCLUB: Zouk Nightclub

BEST ONE WOMAN SHOW: Sarah Hester Ross

BEST SPORTS BAR: Born and Raised

BEST NEW ROOFTOP STAGE: Taverna Costera

BEST STRIP DJ: Steve Aoki

BEST EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTION: Arcadia Earth

BEST CELEBRITY WATCH SPOT: Delilah

BEST CABARET: Cheapshot

BEST MUSICAL ASSORTMENT: Light Nightclub

BEST TWIST ON AN OLD FAVORITE: Burlesque Bingo at Mint Tavern

BEST UNDERGROUND CALENDAR: Discopussy

BEST ROCK SHOW WITH A SIDE OF BRISKET: SoulBelly BBQ

BEST ONLY-IN-VEGAS EXPERIENCE: Wynn Field Club

BEST THINKY MEETUP: Book Clubs at The Writer’s Block BEST MUSIC ARTIST ON THE RISE: Ami Divine BEST MUSIC ROOM REBOOT: 24 Oxford 2

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BEST POST-PUNK DJ: Night Weapons BEST BOOZY ADVENTURE: Lost Spirits Distillery BEST THROWBACK BEER BAR: The Silver Stamp

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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:

STAFF PICKS:

SPORTS

BEST LOCALS CASINO: Red Rock Resort

BEST COACH: Becky Hammon

BEST OUTDOOR ESCAPE: Red Rock Canyon

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE: A’ja Wilson

BEST PARK: Sunset Park

BEST GOLF COURSE: TPC Summerlin

BEST PLACE FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM SHOT: AREA15

BEST MALE ATHLETE: Derek Carr BEST MOBILE BETTING APP: BetMGM BEST SPORTSBOOK: Circa Resort & Casino BEST TEAM: Vegas Golden Knights BEST LEGACY ACT: Lindy La Rocque BEST SURVIVOR: Fabulous Sin City Roller Derby BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE: Las Vegas Ballpark BEST BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: Allegiant Stadium

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS: Lion Habitat Ranch BEST SALON: Awana Spa & Wellness BEST STRIP CASINO: Resorts World Las Vegas BEST UNEXPECTED NIGHT SPOT: The Usual Place BEST NEW DOWNTOWN PATIO: Peyote BEST NEW STRIP PATIO: Spago BEST ADULT COSTUMING: Déjà Vu’s Adult Emporium

BEST SPORTSBOOK CHOW: Del Mar Deli BEST LOCAL CHAMPION: Francis Ngannou

THIS & THAT BEST ATTRACTION: AREA15 BEST DISPENSARY: The Dispensary BEST DOWNTOWN CASINO: Circa Resort & Casino BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB: Crazy Horse 3

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EVENT PHOTOS

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EVENT PHOTOS

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MARKETING

Nomination Print Ad

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly

Nomination Social Post

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Nomination Digital Ads

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MARKETING Evite

Check-In Sign

Beverage Sign

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Photo Booth Art

Photo Booth Welcome Screen

Portal - Wall Projection

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Honoree Certificates

Table Tent

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Featured Cover Story

Published in Las Vegas Weekly 6/16/22

Photo Page

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 6/23/22

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Web Story Featured on LasVegasWeekly.com

Online Digital Edition

Social Media

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Video Recap

Email Newsletter

Featured on YouTube.com/lvweekly

Weekly Fix

Press Release

Media Alert

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