Event Recap - 2023-08-10 - Las Vegas Weekly Best of Vegas 2023

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LAS VEGAS WEEKLY BEST OF VEGAS EVENT RECAP

2023

LAS VEGAS WEEKLY BEST OF VEGAS EVENT 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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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:

STAFF PICKS:

FOOD & DRINK

BEST NEW PASTRIES Dominique Ansel Las Vegas

BEST STEAKHOUSE Twin Creeks Steakhouse

BEST PLANT-BASED MENU Tacotarian

BEST BAKERY Freed’s Bakery

BEST COCKTAILS Carversteak

BEST BARBECUE SoulBelly BBQ

BEST POP-UP Istorya Origins

BEST BREAKFAST SPOT Egg Works

BEST SANDWICH SHOP Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

BEST BREWERY Able Baker Brewing

BEST SECRET TACOS Vesta Coffee Roasters

BEST BRUNCH SPOT La Neta Cocina y Lounge

BEST BURGER JOINT Slater’s 50/50

BEST NEW BAKLAVA Nusr-Et

BEST SPORTS BAR DawgHouse Saloon

BEST DOUGHNUTS Pinkbox Doughnuts

BEST NEW ICE CREAM Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery

BEST HIDDEN COCKTAIL GEM The Cabinet of Curiosities

BEST VINTAGE VEGAS RESTAURANT Golden Steer Steakhouse

BEST WINE BAR Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits

BEST NEW ITALIAN Balla Italian Soul

BEST BRUNCH PIZZA Red Dwarf

BEST TACO SHOP Más Por Favor Taqueria y Tequila

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

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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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WINNERS 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 BEST VARIETY SHOW Absinthe BEST VENUE COMEBACK Pearl Concert Theater BEST WEB SERIES The Sweets Spot

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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 AREA15 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

SPORTS BEST TEAM Vegas Golden Knights

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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:

STAFF PICKS:

BEST COACH Bruce Cassidy

BEST STRIP CASINO Resorts World Las Vegas

BEST CLUTCH PERFORMER Jonathan Marchessault

BEST THRIFT SHOP Goodwill

BEST SPORTSBOOK Circa Sportsbook

BEST OUTDOOR ESCAPE Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

BEST MALE ATHLETE Mark Stone

BEST SPA Awana Spa & Wellness

BEST FEMALE ATHLETE A’ja Wilson

BEST SKATE HANG Fresa’s Skate Shop

BEST GLUE PLAYER Chelsea Gray

BEST LOCALS CASINO South Point Casino

BEST MOBILE BETTING APP William Hill

BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS Silverton Aquarium

BEST REASON TO EMBRACE ESPORTS Vegas Inferno

BEST DISPENSARY Jardín Premium Cannabis Dispensary

BEST GOLF COURSE Bear’s Best Las Vegas

BEST SALON Layla Social

THIS & THAT BEST ATTRACTION AREA15 BEST CIGAR SHOP Eight Lounge

BEST GYM Las Vegas Athletic Club BEST PARK Sunset Park BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB Spearmint Rhino

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

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EVENT PHOTOS

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EVENT PHOTOS

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EVENT PHOTOS

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EVENT PHOTOS

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MARKETING

Press Release: Nominations Sent by Neon PR Studios

Media Alert

Sent by Neon PR Studios

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Press Release: Announcement of Winners/Event Recap Sent by Neon PR Studios

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Nomination Print Ad

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly

Digital Ad: Vote for Best of Vegas Featured on The Sun Daily 05/08, 05/11, 05/23

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MARKETING

Nomination Social Posts

Event Promotion in Weekly Fix Sent by Greenspun Media Group Early Bird - 06/29 | GA - 07/13

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Event Listing

Featured on LasVegasWeekly.com

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Digital Ad: Early Bird Tickets

Featured on The Sun Daily 07/17, 07/19, 07/20, 07/21, 07/24, 07/25, 07/26, 07/27, 07/28 07/31, 08/01, 08/02 08/03, 08/04, 08/08, 08/09

Digital Ad: Last Call Tickets

Digital Ad: General Admission Tickets

Featured on The Sun Daily 08/10

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Digital Ad: General Admission Tickets

Featured on The Sun Daily 07/03, 07/06/, 07/07

Sent by Las Vegas Magazine 07/31

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Full Page Ad

Featured in Las Vegas Magazine 07/16, 07/23, 07/30, 08/06

Full Page Ad

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly Early Bird - 07/06 | GA - 07/03, 07/20, 07/27, 08/03 | Last Call - 08/10

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Ticket Promotion Social Posts

Evite

Sent to 2023 Best of Vegas Winners

Evite

Sent to Best of Vegas alumni & Weekly events list

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MARKETING PRESENTED BY

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.

OMEGA MART THURSDAY, AUGUST 10 VIP EVENT - 6 PM at Jalisco Underground MAIN EVENT - 7 PM at Zouk Nightclub

Winner RSVP Cards

Winner Bag Tags

Invitation Bags for Winners

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Check-In Signs

Directional Sign

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Last Minute Ticket Sign

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MARKETING 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

BOOGIE YOUR WAY TO THE BOOTHS BELOW!

Enter to win a VIP package to SCREAM’D: An Unauthorized Musical Parody Head to Meow Wolf ’s booth for a green screen photo op that will transport you to Omega Mart

Grab your friends and strike a pose at Desert Cactus Booth’s photobooth

Stop by the bar to grab yourself a complimentary Dos Caras tequila cocktail

Keep your eye out for cookies from Freed’s Bakery throughout the venue

Quench your thirst with beer samples from Best of Vegas alumni Big Dog’s Brewery

Boogie on the dance floor to the tunes provided

by SPTLGHT Entertainment’s DJ Lio

See The Library District to sign up for your library card and check out their 3D printer in action

Grab yourself a sweet treat at Nuage Cotton Candy’s cart

Spin the Digital Prize Wheel for AREA15 swag, tickets and more

Make sure to see SoulBelly BBQ for a taste of the best BBQ in Vegas

Head to Nu World Graphic’s table to score limited edition Best of Vegas merch (while supplies last)

Keep it groovy and grab some photos with Fresh Wata’s disco ball wall and neon arches

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Check out The Cabinet of Curiosities and The Lock to sample two of their most popular cocktails and explore their mixologist inspired menu

Don’t forget to say hi to the groovy models of TNG

Event Activation Flyer

Limited Edition T-Shirts

Pressed by NuWorld Graphics

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Step & Repeat

Best of Vegas Alumni Booth Sign

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Reserved Sign

Drink Sign

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Photo Booth Welcome Screen & Photo Frame

Winner Certificates

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Digital Step & Repeat and Ceiling

Digital Arches

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Capital Bar

Main Stage & Ceiling Pods

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MARKETING Bounce Back Email

Online Digital Edition

Featured Story

Published in Las Vegas Weekly 08/10/23

Event Photo Page

Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 08/17/23

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Online Event Photo Gallery

Event Photo Gallery in Weekly Fix

Featured on LasVegasWeekly.com

Sent by Greenspun Media Group 08/10

Online Article

Featured on LasVegasWeekly.com

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Weekly Fix Best of Vegas Edition

Sent by Greenspun Media Group 08/17

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YouTube Shorts Video Recap Featured on Youtube.com

Broadcast

Featured on 08/07/23: KSNV-TV NEWS 3

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Broadcast

Featured on 08/08/23: KLAS-TV 8 News Now

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