LAS VEGAS WEEKLY BEST OF VEGAS EVEN T RECAP
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LAS VEGAS WEEKLY BEST OF VEGAS EVEN T RECAP
On Thursday, August 10, 2023, over 100 Las Vegas businesses were celebrated at Las Vegas Weekly’s annual Best of Vegas event. Presented by Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart , the disco themed evening started with a VIP reception at Jalisco Underground where winners were able to grab their award and take a photo with the Las Vegas Weekly step and repeat. Afterwards, the main event kicked off at Zouk Nightclub where all were welcomed to the fun by TNG Agency models dressed in disco attire and disco themed photo ops provided by Fresh Wata . Throughout the night, guests grooved to funky music by SPTLGHT Entertainment’s Dj Lio and had the opportunity to mingle at the booths of several Best of Vegas alumni. Nu World Graphics joined in on the fun providing custom pressed, limited edition Best of Vegas t-shirts, while attendees indulged in sweet treats provided by Nuage Cotton Candy and Freed’s Bakery Throughout the evening, all guests of the VIP reception and main event enjoyed complimentary cocktails from Dos Caras tequila and two different photobooths provided by Desert Cactus Booth .
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READERS’ CHOICE: STAFF PICKS:
FOOD & DRINK
BEST STEAKHOUSE
Twin Creeks Steakhouse
BEST BAKERY
Freed’s Bakery
BEST BARBECUE
SoulBelly BBQ
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT
Egg Works
BEST BREWERY
Able Baker Brewing
BEST BRUNCH SPOT
La Neta Cocina y Lounge
BEST NEW BAKLAVA
Nusr-Et
BEST DOUGHNUTS
Pinkbox Doughnuts
BEST HIDDEN COCKTAIL GEM
The Cabinet of Curiosities
BEST WINE BAR
Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits
BEST BRUNCH PIZZA
Red Dwarf
BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS
Roberto’s Taco Shop
BEST LOCAL CHEF
David Mangual
BEST MENU SURPRISES
Yukon Pizza
BEST COFFEEHOUSE
Mothership Coffee Roasters
BEST NEW GREEK FOOD
Naxos Taverna
BEST SUSHI SPOT
Kumi Japanese Restaurant & Bar
BEST PIZZERIA
Brooklyn’s Best Pizza & Pasta
BEST NEW PASTRIES
Dominique Ansel Las Vegas
BEST PLANT-BASED MENU
Tacotarian
BEST COCKTAILS Carversteak
BEST POP-UP Istorya Origins
BEST SANDWICH SHOP
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
BEST SECRET TACOS Vesta Coffee Roasters
BEST BURGER JOINT Slater’s 50/50
BEST SPORTS BAR
DawgHouse Saloon
BEST NEW ICE CREAM Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery
BEST VINTAGE VEGAS RESTAURANT
Golden Steer Steakhouse
BEST NEW ITALIAN Balla Italian Soul
BEST TACO SHOP
Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
BEST BAND REVIVAL
Viaje Nahual
BEST MUSEUM
The Mob Museum
BEST BOOKSTORE
The Writer’s Block
BEST BURLESQUE SHOW Black Girl Magic Burlesque
BEST COMEDIAN Carrot Top
BEST RISING COUNTRY-ROCKER
Lennon Roach
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READERS’ CHOICE: STAFF PICKS:
BEST R&B ACT TO WATCH
Tatum the Dreamer
BEST COVER BAND
High Rocktane
BEST PERFORMING ARTS SPACE
The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
BEST COMIC BOOK STORE
Alternate Reality Comics
BEST MAGICIAN
David Blaine
BEST ART GALLERY
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
BEST HEADLINER
Barry Manilow
BEST MUSIC VENUE
Brooklyn Bowl
BEST ONE-WOMAN SHOW
Skye Dee Miles
BEST JAZZ SUSHI FUSION
Maxan Jazz
BEST BAND
Marissa & The Hollenbacks
BEST MOVIE THEATER
The Beverly Theater
BEST PRODUCTION SHOW
The Beatles Love
BEST NEW COMMUNITY GALLERY
Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center
BEST LOUNGE ACT
The Twins Dueling Pianos Show
BEST THEATER COMPANY
Majestic Repertory Theatre
B EST VARIETY SHOW
Absinthe
BEST VENUE COMEBACK
Pearl Concert Theater
BEST WEB SERIES
The Sweets Spot
BEST NEW MUSIC SERIES
Desert Honeypot
NIGHTLIFE
BEST NIGHTCLUB
Zouk Nightclub
BEST BAR TO MEET SOMEONE IRL
Square Bar
BEST STRIP DJ
Tiësto
BEST DOWNTOWN NIGHTLIFE SPOT
We All Scream
BEST LGBT BAR
The Garage
BEST DIVE BAR
Double Down Saloon
BEST NIGHTLIFE EVOLUTION
Tao Group
BEST RAVE RESURGENCE
AREA 15
BEST LOCAL DJ
Britlee
BEST HAPPY HOUR
PT’s Taverns
BEST LATIN PARTY
Neon Vibra
BEST LOUNGE
Rouge Room
BEST AFTERHOURS
Drai’s After Hours
BEST DAYCLUB
Encore Beach Club
BEST TEAM
Vegas Golden Knights
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SPORTS
WINNERS
READERS’ CHOICE: STAFF PICKS:
BEST COACH
Bruce Cassidy
BEST CLUTCH PERFORMER
Jonathan Marchessault
BEST SPORTSBOOK
Circa Sportsbook
BEST MALE ATHLETE
Mark Stone
BEST FEMALE ATHLETE
A’ja Wilson
BEST GLUE PLAYER
Chelsea Gray
BEST MOBILE BETTING APP
William Hill
BEST REASON TO EMBRACE ESPORTS
Vegas Inferno
BEST GOLF COURSE
Bear’s Best Las Vegas
THIS & THAT
BEST ATTRACTION
AREA 15
BEST CIGAR SHOP
Eight Lounge
BEST DOWNTOWN CASINO
Circa Resort & Casino
BEST PLACE FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM SHOT
The Neon Museum
BEST IMMERSIVE ATTRACTION
Omega Mart
BEST WOMEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Pink Desert
BEST TOY STORE
Kappa Toys
BEST MEN’S CLOTHING STORE
Stitched
BEST STRIP CASINO
Resorts World Las Vegas
BEST THRIFT SHOP
Goodwill
BEST OUTDOOR ESCAPE
Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
BEST SPA
Awana Spa & Wellness
BEST SKATE HANG
Fresa’s Skate Shop
BEST LOCALS CASINO
South Point Casino
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS
Silverton Aquarium
BEST DISPENSARY
Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary
BEST SALON
Layla Social
BEST GYM
Las Vegas Athletic Club
BEST PARK
Sunset Park
BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB
Spearmint Rhino
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GREENSPUN MEDIA GROUP 2023 16 MARKETING Invitation Bags for Winners CONGRATULATIONS 2023 BEST OF VEGAS WINNER! Get ready to groove into the disco era as we celebrate you and all of this year’s winners at Las Vegas Weekly’s Best of Vegas celebration at Zouk Nightclub inside Resorts World Las Vegas. Must be 21+ to attend. THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 VIP EVENT - 6 PM at Jalisco Underground MAIN EVENT - 7 PM at Zouk Nightclub PRESENTED BY OMEGA MART
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GREENSPUN MEDIA GROUP 2023 18 MARKETING BOOGIE YOUR WAY TO THE BOOTHS BELOW! Stop by the bar to grab yourself a complimentary Dos Caras tequila cocktail Spin the Digital Prize Wheel for AREA15 swag, tickets and more Head to Meow Wolf’s booth for a green screen photo op that will transport you to Omega Mart Quench your thirst with beer samples from Best of Vegas alumni Big Dog’s Brewery See The Library District to sign up for your library card and check out their 3D printer in action Make sure to see SoulBelly BBQ for a taste of the best BBQ in Vegas Check out The Cabinet of Curiosities and The Lock to sample two of their most popular cocktails and explore their mixologist inspired menu Learn about all things that “pop” at this unique event & concert venue – The Space. Plus, get a $1,000 promo code for a private event Grab your friends and strike a pose at Desert Cactus Booth’s photobooth Enter to win a VIP package to SCREAM’D: An Unauthorized Musical Parody Keep your eye out for cookies from Freed’s Bakery throughout the venue Boogie on the dance floor to the tunes provided by SPTLGHT Entertainment’s DJ Lio Grab yourself a sweet treat at Nuage Cotton Candy’s cart Head to Nu World Graphic’s table to score limited edition Best of Vegas merch (while supplies last) fresh wata Keep it groovy and grab some photos with Fresh Wata’s disco ball wall and neon arches Don’t forget to say hi to the groovy models of TNG
Limited Edition T-Shirts Pressed by NuWorld Graphics
Event Activation Flyer
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