South Vegas, NV June 2023

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Gentlemen!

With each issue that we put together here for South Vegas City Lifestyle, there is a new spark that ignites within me. While this is our second “Gent’s Issue,” it is a new way to look at our community and find new people, places, and experiences to share.

I had the unique opportunity in this issue to share something that is very important to myself and my family — the Jeffry Boys’ trip. You can read more about it in the issue, but for nearly a decade, my father and two older brothers have embarked on an extended weekend to reconnect and experience something new. This year we ventured to Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the Bourbon Trail.

One of the reasons this trip has been so important in my life (outside of seeing family, of course) is the ability to reset. Over the past few years, I’ve been working hard on my mental, physical, and emotional fitness. As I worked with Paige, our wonderful editor, to select content for this month’s issue, I wanted to share things that would resonate with these goals for myself to hopefully bring light and some inspiration to my neighbors and brothers within our corner of town.

As I close out this letter and invite you to read this issue, I wanted to leave you with this quote from Albert Einstein — “Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.” This month, think about what value you can provide to your family. To your neighbor. To your business. To yourself.

Cheers to you,

CHAD JEFFRY, PUBLISHER @SOUTHVEGASCITYLIFESTYLE

June 2023

PUBLISHER

Chad Jeffry | Chad.Jeffry@citylifestyle.com

EDITOR

Paige Candee | paige.candee@citylifestyle.com

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Chad Jeffry, Heather Turk, Liza Belka, Andres Molina

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Michele Sylvester, Chad Jeffry, David Varley, Angelo Clinton

Corporate Team

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt

CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER DeLand Shore

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL MEDIA Mindy Hargesheimer

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

WEB APPLICATIONS Michael O’Connell

AD DESIGNER Rachel Collins

LAYOUT DESIGNER Eva Tucker

city scene

Where neighbors can see and be seen.

1: Miracle Flights Inaugural SOARée, a vintage Vegas-themed fundraiser at Thrive Aviation. 2: Las Vegas-based Miracle Flights has provided 150,000+ free flights to those in need of life-changing medical care not available in their local communities. 3: In this first-of-its-kind event, guests arrived with their suitcases packed! 4: 365 guests attended SOARée and raised $265,000. 5: Jet Flyaway Winners Spencer and Tess Chupinsky, Bridget Carpenter, Madison Easker, Maria Esperanza Rodriguez, and Stephen Selby. 6: Jessica Connell, Joel Jarvis, and Terri Wyzgoski supported the cause. 7: With the funds raised, Miracle Flights will schedule 530 flights for children, adults, and their families.

Photography by Caden Underwood

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8: The Nevada Hotel & Lodging Foundation’s 2nd Annual Great Chef Run 9: 1st Place Runner Erick Polanco on the course. 10: The Waldorf Astoria Hotel team was one of the largest at the event. 11: The 5K run/walk raised funds for Nevada Hospitality Scholarships. 12: Hundreds of ‘chefs’ (runners and walkers) lined up at the start line. 13: First place finisher 8-year-old Gianna with her State Restaurant Supplies charcuterie board trophy. 14: Two pairs of blind runners from Achilles Las Vegas’ team run together – a total of 12 blind runners ran or walked with their guides.

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Photography by Carlos Melendez

business monthly

A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Councilman Cedric Crear Unveils New VGK Ball Hockey Rink

The new VGK Ball Hockey Rink at Lorenzi Park was unveiled by Councilman Cedric Crear, VGK President Kerry Bubolz, and NHL SVP Rob Knesaurek with a ribbon-cutting and puck drop. The City will operate and maintain the rink, and VGK has committed to host frequent street hockey clinics at the rink with players, alumni and youth hockey instructors for a minimum of five years, as well as periodic activities and initiatives at the new rink.

Urban Farm Opens at James Gay Park in Historic Westside

Las Vegas’ Historic Westside recently became the first neighborhood in the city to have a community-based urban agricultural farming facility as it celebrated the opening of the Urban Farm at James Gay Park. Joined by a ribbon cutting, guests Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman, City of Las Vegas; Councilman Cedric Crear, Ward 5, City of Las Vegas, and others unveiled the Urban Farm at James Gay Park as a new, local food source for the area.

Lee Canyon Acquired By Mountain Capital Partners

Lee Canyon recently announced that it would be purchased by Mountain Capital Partners after 20 years as a POWDR property. Under POWDR's management, Lee Canyon transformed into a four-season destination for outdoor recreation. Mountain Capital Partners is the largest resort operator in the southwest, which means great benefits for Lee Canyon's community — especially kids.

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local experiences

The best places and things to do in our area.

Grab your guys and plan a relaxed or adrenaline-induced day, weekend, or guys night out with any one of these local experiences made for the males.

Our Picks for The Man Clan

HOLA COCINA + CANTINA: Visit a cantina filled with Mexico's aromas, colors, and flavors and enjoy Hola Cocina + Cantina’s happy hour classic margaritas and smoky mezcalritas. 10530 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas, NV

SEAN PATRICK’S PUB & GRILL: Experience a traditional Irish pub in Las Vegas offering Irish classics such as Dublin-style fish n’ chips, pints of Guinness or Harp, and much more.  11930 Southern Highlands Parkway, Las Vegas, NV

KNIGHT TIME HOCKEY BAR: Knight Time Hockey Bar invites hockey fans and beer lovers alike to cheer as the goal siren sounds. 12300 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Henderson, NV

HELIOS CIGAR LOUNGE: Check out Helios Cigar Lounge, a premium cigar lounge that caters to both experienced and inexperienced smokers.  7575 South Rainbow Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV

EXOTICS RACING : Exotics Racing lets you choose from more than 40 exotic cars on an exclusive racetrack designed to offer the most exhilarating driving experience ever. 14200 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV

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GRILL LIKE A PRO

Nothing quite says it’s summertime like firing up the grill, and there aren’t many restaurants in town that know how to prepare freshly grilled meats any better than Meráki Greek Grill.

Summer grilling tips from Meráki

Greek Grill Executive Chef and Partner Nikos Georgeousis

ARTICLE BY HEATHER TURK

With five locations across Las Vegas and Henderson, including one on Blue Diamond and Buffalo, Meráki Greek Grill is known for its expertly grilled meats. Showcasing a chef-driven Mediterranean menu influenced by the traditional Greek roots of its Founder, Jerry Goumroian, and Executive Chef/Partner, Nikos Georgeousis, the relaxed restaurant offers a variety of meats that are grilled to perfection — from Premium Australian Lamb Chops to Steak Kalamakia (skewers) made with Nebraska Gold filet mignon.

Traditional Greek dishes with a modern flare.

Photo courtesy of Meráki Greek Grill

“To achieve the best grilling results, it’s important to use quality meats, keep your marinade simple and use a meat thermometer to ensure you don’t overcook the meat,” Georgeousis replied when asked about any at-home grilling tips. “My favorite cuts of meat to grill during the summer are lamb chops, pork chops, and ribeye because they are easy and quick to grill. You’ll be able to enjoy your meal and entertain your family and friends rather than having to be by the grill for an extended period of time.”

Georgeousis noted that some of the most common grilling mistakes people tend to make are picking the wrong meats to grill and not having the grill hot enough to cook their meats efficiently and thoroughly. Additionally, some chefs don’t season their meats enough — although more seasoning doesn’t always mean more flavor.

“I prefer to keep my seasonings simple when grilling to not disturb the meat,” Georgeousis stated. “My essentials are sea salt, pepper, and oregano. You want those flavors to come through but not be overpowering.”

To give your meat a Greek twist, Georgeousis recommends adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of oregano. That’s the advice he follows often, as Meráki’s grilled meats are seasoned simply with lemon, olive oil, and oregano.

For those who would rather leave the grilling to the professionals, guests can savor Meráki’s grilled meats in various ways, including in a gyro. The eatery also serves an assortment of refreshing desserts perfect for the summer months, like scratchmade Baklava Ice Cream.

“Cooking, in general, is a part of Greek culture,” Georgeousis concluded. “We enjoy bringing people together, and there’s no better way to do that than surrounded by great food!”

MERÁKI GREEK GRILL

HOURS: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closed Monday)

LOCATION: 8015 Blue Diamond Road

WEBSITE: www.merakigreekgrill.com

Meráki Greek Grill’s Blue Diamond location has its own private dining room.

Photo by Angelo Clinton

Photo by Angelo Clinton

ARTICLE BY LIZA BELKA PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELE SYLVESTER

The Gift of Self-Care, Rest, and Relaxation

THE GENTLEMAN’S PERFECT GIFT

Men, when was the last time you got to relax? And I mean total unplugging, self-care, rest, and relaxation. It is likely fair to say it has been a while.

This Father’s Day, gift yourself or a loved one the gift of true relaxation from Massage Chair Planet, massage experts since 1996

Owned by South Vegas local massage chair expert Adam Gordon, Massage Chair Planet retails massage chairs, lift recliners, zero-gravity chairs, and personal and handheld massagers with knowledgeable, high-quality service.

Massage Chair Planet displays and carries the most massage chairs from the largest variety of manufacturers than any other business in the Las Vegas Valley. Their team of massage chair specialists are fully trained and are some of the most educated in the industry. Their in-house delivery crew handles delivery and setup — guaranteed, no matter when it was purchased — ensuring that you secure the perfect chair from start to end.

“Massage chairs are proven to lower cortisol levels in our body, which in return lowers our

“We offer exceptional service, superior product knowledge, and efficient customer service thanks to our small size, which means we can process orders right away.”

“They are great for the recovery of sore muscles and promote blood flow, speeding up our body’s healing process.”

stress levels,” said Gordon. “They are great for the recovery of sore muscles and promote blood flow, speeding up our body’s healing process. They also help bring your body back into balance and contribute to healthier blood pressure and heart rate levels, improving immune system function.”

Gordon promises to custom-select the perfect chair for you.

“We will match your body type, areas of concern, and favorable intensity level to the right chair for you. We have years of experience and plenty of happy customers on which we can base our choice.”

SOME OF ADAM’S FAVORITES AND BEST SELLERS INCLUDE:

Osaki Maestro LE : This made-in-Japan and bestin-class massage chair is one of the few models with airbags that come down to the top of your shoulder, providing a thorough massage. The chair also has open doors, which may be ideal for those with mobility issues. The Osaki is one of the best in the industry.

Daiwa Supreme Hydbrid : The Daiwa is ideal for those who want the best chair on the market. It offers the best stretch in the industry and features two sets of rollers to massage you simultaneously. Users can customize the intensity level from a very soft Swedish-style massage to a vigorous deep-tissue shiatsu massage.

Osaki Highpointe: The Highpointe has one of the strongest roller systems in the industry and is ideal for those that like a deep tissue massage. This chair offers heating features and can also be voice-activated. Gordon highly recommends this chair for athletes or those who really need knots worked out of their back.

Massage Chair Planet promises that shopping with them means shopping with a business that cares.

“We offer exceptional service, superior product knowledge, and efficient customer service thanks to our small size, which means we can process orders right away.”

Massage Chair Planet’s ultimate gift of self-care, rest, and relaxation is calling you. Treat yourself by getting custom-fitted for a massage chair and end each of your days relaxed and at ease.

The Bourbon Trail

One male family bonding trip I’ll never forget

ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHAD JEFFRY

Since 2012, my father, my two older brothers, and I have made an annual “boys’ trip.” We ventured to spring training in Arizona, wine tours in Oregon, and country music bars in Nashville — to name a few.  Since growing up just outside of Denver, Colorado, my family has been spread across the country, and so these extended weekend trips have been a time for us to get together and catch up on life while exploring and experiencing something new.

This year in 2023, we headed east to Louisville, Kentucky. We hit the Bourbon Trail for a few “Kentucky

Hugs” and stopped by Churchill Downs (somewhat crazy just a few weeks before this year’s Derby), as well as took a few cuts inside the batting cage. When you try to pack so much into just a few days, it is hard to make it all happen, but that is when you bring in the experts.

Never having been to Kentucky, we enlisted the help of the Kentucky Bourbon Boys, a family-run operation based in Louisville, for a unique day of visiting the local distilleries — our top priority for the weekend. They knew the ins-n-outs of every backwinding road and the stories of each of the distilleries. Working with

Rachel Cummings, we let her take the lead and make recommendations to set us up with a full day of experiences and a variety of stops and sips. Our guide Steve was incredibly knowledgeable not only about the history of the towns themselves but also hitting us with fun facts like “What is Baudoinia Compniacensis?”

Stop one of the day was Bardstown Bourbon Company, touted as the most technically advanced distillery in the country. The newest of the three distilleries, Bardstown Bourbon Company, features an all-glass classroom overlooking over 100 acres of active farmland (rumor has it they recently bought another 300).

We started our visit with a tasting of their two main bourbons – the Fusion and Discovery series – in the whiskey library. Surrounded by a collection of more than 400 of the rarest bourbons in the world dating back to 1892, our Certified Bourbon Steward helped us dive into their unique blends and tasted the differences between the corn, wheat, rye, and their overall flavor profiles.

Then cruising around their overall campus and distillery, we ended this part of our journey in their flagship rickhouse tasting room (a great spot for a new profile picture). Once inside the building, we learned more about the aging process and how the location of a barrel in the rickhouse, exposure to temperature fluctuations as well as many other factors can change the flavor profile of the barrel at the end of the aging process. We ended our time inside with a quick sample out of the barrel still again, using a

tool called a “whisky thief,” which pulls a sample straight out via the bunghole.

It was then on to Makers Mark. The experience here was incredible, mainly due to the fact that the bachelor party that started their tour before us was amazed at the beautiful mustaches we had grown specifically for this trip — nothing like humbling a group of 20+ twenty-somethings. On top of that, knowing that you can pick up a bottle of Maker’s at any local liquor store, learning about the legacy helps to have their corn mash taste just a bit sweeter.

Being the most historical of the three, we enjoyed our tour guide’s stories, from the original wooden mash tuns to their co-founder Margie Samuels being the first woman to be inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. After our tour and tasting here, you walk through a final rickhouse with a Chihuly glass installation that represents the journey of bourbon, from blue water to the red wax seal, along with a few angels tucked in representing the “Angel’s Share.” Once in the gift shop, you are surrounded by various bottles and swag for purchase, but also their dipping zone. This is one of the few places where you can add your own “mark” on the bottle by dipping your own purchased bottle into their signature red wax, which we could not pass up.

We finally rounded out the day at Heaven Hill, which has been perfecting the craft of distilling and aging since 1935. We decided to do a simple tasting to enjoy five premium Bourbon and Whiskey tastings.

“As we get a little older, we’ve begun to understand the true meaning of family and why these experiences together mean so much more than any material item ever could.”

One of the craziest stories we heard here was about a fire that broke out in 1996, completely destroying the distillery and 37 of the 44 rickhouses, equating to 2 percent of the world’s whisky supply!

Day two of our trip was a little more unstructured. After a quick Kentucky Hot Brown breakfast at Wild Eggs (another solid recommendation from Steve), we stopped by Churchill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby as well as the Louisville Slugger Museum. Churchill Downs was pretty locked down as we were there just two weeks before this year’s Derby, so we could only see a small fraction of the facility. Still, after being there, the race just got put on my bucket list, as the energy, even a couple of weeks before the Derby, was buzzing. As we ventured to The Louisville Slugger Museum, we got a few customized bats (they’ll laser engrave a purchased bat on-site)

“Still, after being there, the race just got put on my bucket list, as the energy, even a couple of weeks before the Derby, was buzzing.”

and then discovered the batting cage near the back. You can pick the exact length and weight of some of the greats, as well as newer players. I personally took Ronald Acuña Jr. and started hitting bombs – just kidding, I played lacrosse in college, and the swing was a bit rusty and underdeveloped.

The next day we returned home with another year’s worth of memories to cherish. As we get a little older (I’m the youngest of my brothers), we’ve begun to understand the true meaning of family and why these experiences together mean so much more than any material item ever could. And now, with every new bottle I come across to sip and savor, the simple aroma of an artfully crafted bourbon born right here in the USA (a mandatory to hold the name bourbon) will bring me back to this weekend.

ARTICLE BY ANDRES MOLINA PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF BODY20

Unleash Your Superhuman Potential in 20 Minutes

STIMULATING NEW FITNESS STUDIO BODY20 PROMISES TO ENHANCE YOUR WORKOUTS AND RESULTS WITH EMS

“The mission of BODY20 is to change how people work out by helping everybody unleash their potential to strengthen their body and life through time-condensed technology training. In just 20 minutes per week, our goal is to materially impact the other 10,060 minutes of your week,” said Andy Anderson, franchise owner of BODY20.

Opening this month at 4280 South Hualapai Way, Las Vegas, BODY20 is a boutique fitness studio that utilizes an FDA-Cleared Electro-Muscle Stimulation (EMS) suit dedicated to offering one-on-one personal training sessions to get rapid results in short 20-minute workouts.

“BODY20 is the only franchise in Las Vegas utilizing full-body Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) training technology to help athletes of all fitness levels enhance their results,” stated Anderson. “Utilizing our full-body EMS programs, in just 20 to 40 minutes per week, you will see results that would require hours in a traditional gym.”

During a 20-minute training session at BODY20, a personal trainer will put the athlete through a customized 1-on-1 program, giving their body over 150 times more muscle contractions than a conventional workout without any need to pick up a weight or use traditional gym equipment.

EMS training technology incorporates a wearable device that attaches to the athlete’s body to stimulate their muscles through tiny electrodes that accelerate the intensity of their workout and enhance their body-toning results. BODY20 offers a personalized, technology-fueled workout experience that achieves results in just minutes per week to burn calories, reduce cellulite, tone up, and build lean muscle.

“We are continuously learning more and more about the benefits of an EMS workout,” declared Anderson. “The most significant benefits include maximum results in minimal time and minimal strain on the musculoskeletal system; in other words, EMS-fueled workouts have a low impact on joints and tendons while maximizing results.”

EMS workouts also help improve strength and endurance and promote blood circulation, which releases muscular tension, strengthens the core and lower back, corrects muscular imbalances, improves posture, reduces cellulite, and improves sports performance.

The best way to truly understand BODY20 truly is to experience it. Anderson and his team invite everyone to book a free demo and experience BODY20, adding, “Most potential members are shocked to feel its effectiveness within the first 30 seconds of their demo. They are even more surprised to feel how sore their muscles are in the days following.”

events

A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

JUNE 4TH

FAMILY EQUALITY DAY

DISCOVERY CHILDREN’S MUSEUM | 12:00 PM

Celebrate diversity and equality in our community with an array of family-friendly activities at Discovery Children’s Museum on June 4th from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Buy tickets at www.discoverykidslv.org

JUNE 5TH-16TH

LAS VEGAS RESTAURANT WEEK

THREE SQUARE BANK | 12:00 PM

Las Vegas Restaurant Week is a 12-day event that gives local restaurants the opportunity to showcase their venues and menus, while giving back to food-insecure residents across the valley. Restaurant owners, chefs, and food service businesses interested in participating can sign up now by contacting the Las Vegas Restaurant Week team at 702-909-5519 or restaurantweek@threesquare.org.

JUNE 10TH

THE DRIFTERS, CORNELL GUNTER COASTERS, AND THE PLATTERS

M PAVILION | 8:00 PM

It’s not a concert, it’s a party! The Drifters, Cornell Gunter Coasters, and The Platters are bringing their early Rock’n’Roll sound to the M Pavilion on June 10th at 8:00 p.m. Buy tickets at www.themresort.com

JUNE 13TH

HUMAN NATURE

SOUTH POINT HOTEL CASINO & RESORT | 6:30 PM

Relish the distinctive harmonies and stellar live performances of Human Nature at the South Point Showroom June 13th through 15th at 6:30 p.m. Learn more and reserve tickets at www.southpointcasino.com .

JUNE 16TH

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE: TERRY VIRTS: VIEW FROM ABOVE

THE SMITH CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS | 7:30 PM

During a 2010 spaceflight, astronaut Terry Virts installed the Cupola module, which granted an unprecedented 360-degree view from the International Space Station. Virts will share photos and stories of his discoveries in space. Reserve tickets at www.thesmithcenter.com .

JUNE 21ST

TALEWISE - SCIENCE HEROES: SAVING EARTH

WINDMILL LIBRARY | 11:30 AM

TOGETHER

Science and stories collide in this brand-new interactive STEM program. This free event is intended for children in grades K-5 and their families. Attendance counts as a Summer Challenge learning activity. For more information, please call the library branch at 702-507-6041.

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