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OPENING ACT

Reunited in Vegas. Country superstars Reba, Brooks & Dunn sharpen their spurs.

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Food cravings; diving into day life; OMNIA Nightclub arrives at Caesars Palace.

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Pulling back the curtain on the opulent Nobu Villa.

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Viva Mimi. Mariah Carey shows she’s still No. 1.

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Starcatcher: Celebrity sightings in Las Vegas.

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Dining and entertainment guide.

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Where to shop ‘til you drop.

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C O N T R I BU T O R S

THE WHO , WH AT AN D WH Y

Grace Bascos

Mark Gray

Robert John Kley

“Flay Fires Up the Grill” + “24 Hours @Drai’s”

“Sensory Overload”

“Mise en Place” + “The Vacation Workout”

“I’m pretty adept at outdoor cooking,” brags food and nightlife writer Grace Bascos, who interviewed grill master Bobby Flay for this issue. “I’m a fan of barbecued chicken thighs because dark meat is much more forgiving.” Grace is also a fan of Las Vegas nightlife, but perhaps not as much as she used to be. “I wouldn’t say I rock around the clock, as much as I rave around it, when the right underground DJs are in town.”

We sent Mark Gray into familiar territory. A freelance writer for People, Rolling Stone and Wonderwall.com, Mark wrote about OMNIA Nightclub. It’s a scene he’s accustomed to, having once worked as a public relations manager for PURE Nightclub—the very space OMNIA took over. His thoughts on the new venue: “The culture has shifted to house music, where the DJs are the celebrities and OMNIA really has the cream of the crop with its lineup.”

Photographer Robert John Kley worked with James Beardnominated Chef Mathieu Chartron to capture food and fashion in the kitchen of famed French restaurateur Guy Savoy. He also photographed fitness trends at Qua Baths & Spa. “It was a fun shoot because I got to photograph in a place that I very rarely get to go to...a gym,” Robert jokes. “I prefer riding an actual bike, but the new stationary one at Caesars Palace gives you the comfort of the gym, with the feel of being outside.”

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“Mise en Place”

Mia McNiece has been covering the celebrity world for almost 15 years. Currently a staff writer at People in Los Angeles, she’s interviewed Hollywood’s biggest stars—often discussing fashion and fitness. In this issue, Mia spoke with celebrity trainer to the stars Gunnar Peterson to illicit his tips on getting a workout in while on the road.

When she’s not working, Mia considers the occasional spin class and running after her three young kids as her fitness routine.

Inspired by the beautiful plating of Guy Savoy’s dishes, Christie Moeller says she “strived for minimalism in the looks,” avoiding excessive accessories or layering to let color and composition be the star.

Christie also relied on her own experiences (and what not to do) when writing about how to throw the perfect girls’ night out. “At my sister’s bachelorette party, we went to Chippendales and I got a personal dance from a super hot guy in front of my mom. Let’s just say it was traumatizing.”

“Sometimes carefree is okay,” explains Krystle Randall of our model’s casual, yet elegant and refined, look for “Mise en Place.”

Desiring an appearance that was not too defined or sharp, Krystle kept the makeup simple, giving her “bold lips that pop” and big, full Brigitte Bardot-like hair. “It just all came together and we were able to bring a modern-chic Frenchinspired look to the page.”

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Country comes to The Colosseum. Five years after their “Last Rodeo” tour, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are returning to the stage—and country’s leading lady, Reba, is joining them. The trio, who last toured together in the late 1990s, will start headlining at Caesars Palace this summer. And judging from their back-and-forth banter, these lifelong friends are ready to roll.

Dunn: “We decided to quit when it felt right and walked away feeling good about what we had done. This [idea to perform together again] just came out of nowhere. I guess I just won’t go fishing for a few days. I’ll just play music instead.”

How did the idea of headlining in Las Vegas come about?

Reba: “We were all at dinner one night in Nashville and somebody said, wouldn’t it be cool if you went out and did some shows together. Kix said, ‘I’m for it.’ I looked at Ronnie and he said, ‘I’m for it’; and I said, ‘You know I’m in.’ To come here with my two best friends is a dream come true.”

Brooks: “Thank God we have some hits. We’ll start shuffling those around and hopefully they’ll make some sense. Then we’ll see how the lights, camera and action come into play. We know the chemistry works. We’ve been out there and rolled with it.

We have a lot of great memories. We’re looking forward to making more.”

Brooks: “We go on vacations together. We love hanging out and we love playing music. We figured, let’s do it somewhere besides a campfire so some folks will show up and hear us again.”

You guys took a few years off. Do you feel reenergized?

Brooks: “It’s a great way for Ronnie and I to get back together.

We made a lot of great music. Those songs are still a big part of our lives and we’re looking forward to singing them again. We know from experience working with Reba that there is nobody we’d rather hang out with and sing with.”

What can fans expect from this show?

Reba: “It’s going to be packed with the number one songs we’re all so blessed to have.”

Dunn: “It’ll be a constant work in progress. I think spontaneity is really important when you do a gig like this. You want to keep it evolving, not box it in.”

Will it be an over-the-top show?

Reba: “Ronnie has a red-sequin dress he’s going to wear.

He’s going to be the flash and sparkle for this.”

Dunn: “We haven’t talked about that yet [laughs]. We know we have a gig. Now we have to put a show together.”

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Inspired by the world-renowned public markets of London and Istanbul, Grand Bazaar Shops at Bally’s Las Vegas has introduced an urban shopping scene to the Strip. The outdoor promenade features 120 retail tenants including Swatch, Superdry, Bettie Page and Rock & Religion, as well as unique eateries Jimmy’s Seaside Fries, ramen bar Katana-Ya and Nazar Turkish Ice Cream. The centerpiece of the experience is the 14-foot Swarovski Crystal Starburst—made of 924 custom-cut Swarovski crystal spheres—that will entertain crowds with a nightly light show. grandbazaarshops.com

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Singing siblings Donny and Marie Osmond are sticking around for another year.

The duo made their debut at Flamingo Las Vegas on September 9, 2008, with a six-week contract, but sold-out audiences have kept them performing for more than six years. Their show will continue at Flamingo through the end of 2015.

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Olivia Newton-John has extended her “Summer Nights” residency at Flamingo Las Vegas through September 2015. The show, which is a musical journey through her life onstage and in film (she performs several songs from Grease and Xanadu), includes a playful rendition of “Physical,” sung as her iconic music video is shown behind her.

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P E R F O R M A N C E D AT E S : May: 26–30 June: 2–6, 9–13 July: 7–11, 14–18, 21–25

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Openings at The LINQ Promenade The British are coming! Well, one prominent Scot

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and chips along with other traditional British comfort

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MARCH MARCH 31:

The High Roller marks the one-year anniversary of its first spin.

APRIL

APRIL 3–4, 6–7, 10–11 & 13–14:

“Rocket Man” Elton John returns to perform his greatest hits in “The Million Dollar Piano” at Caesars Palace.

APRIL 4, 6:

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Final Four is in Indianapolis, but the real action can be found around the Las Vegas sports books.

APRIL 10–11:

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga perform Cheek to Cheek in The AXIS at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

EVENTS MAY JUNE

MAY 8–9, 15–16:

The hottest musical acts take over Las Vegas for two weekends at the Strip’s inaugural Rock in Rio festival. Scheduled to perform: No Doubt, Metallica, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, John Legend and more.

JUNE 19–21:

Get out your glow sticks. The Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returns to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last year, the music and art festival drew 400,000 fans to see the more than 200 performers and deejays play its eight stages.

MAY 22–25:

Make the most of your Memorial Day Weekend. Drai’s Beach Club at The Cromwell is ground zero for the day life pool party scene.

OMNIA Nightclub at Caesars Palace features DJs Armin Van Buuren, Martin Garrix, Afrojack and Calvin Harris.

MAY 27-JULY 14:

Who wants to be a millionaire? Follow in the footsteps of last year’s Main Event winner, Martin Jacobson, who won the $10 million prize.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) starts dealing the first of its tournaments in May.

APRIL 17–18:

Jerry Seinfeld shares his comedic take on everyday life with two shows in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

APRIL 20–23:

Hollywood’s biggest stars descend on Caesars Palace when the top movie studios preview their slate of films for the upcoming year at the annual CinemaCon convention.

APRIL 23–26:

The world’s most renowned chefs gather at Caesars Palace for Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit. The weekend-long food festival is comprised of intimate dinners and capped by the ultimate culinary experience— the Grand Tasting.

JULY

Mariah Carey returns for the second leg of her Caesars Palace residency to perform her 18 No. 1 hits.

July: 8, 11–12, 15, 18–19, 22, 25–26

Britney Spears

Pop superstar made two announcements on “Britney Day,” when she was presented with keys to the Strip and City of Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade, and rode the High Roller (pictured at left).

Spears announced a partnership with Zappos and the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation, where $1 from every ticket purchased for her “Britney: Piece of Me” show will be donated to the NCCF. Spears also added 36 performances to her 2015 schedule at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. These include:

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B R O O K LY N B O W L INTRODUCES GLUTEN-FREE FRIED CHICKEN

Gordon Ramsay, flanked by the millionth burger recipients, with Executive Chef Christina Wilson and Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Regional President David Hoenemeyer.

CHICKEN THAT ROCKS

It took Executive Chef Dermot Driscoll three days to perfect the alternative menu item and four months to source all the ingredients— including gluten-free matzo meal flown in from Israel.

The BurGR King

G O R D O N R A M S AY R U L E S T H E B U R G E R W O R L D

After you flip, sear and serve a million burgers in less than two years, you earn the best-burger crown. That’s exactly what Gordon Ramsay accomplished when he served his special milestone “gold burger” to a couple last October.

His sizzling beef patties— cooked over an open flame fueled by hard woods to add a slight smoky flavor—have achieved star status at BurGR inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino recently winning the “Best of Las Vegas 2015” burger award. Executive chef and Hell’s Kitchen winner, Christina Wilson, says it’s

all about “consistency and method.”

BY THE NUMBERS: Since opening in December 2012, BurGR has served:

That equates to simple seasoning (just salt and pepper), char siu butter for richness, a great bun and the perfect beef blend— a seven-ounce patty built from one-half ground chuck and a quarter each of short rib and brisket.

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Want a beef alternative?

Try the Hog Burger—a patty formed from richly marbled Mangalista pork—that’s basted in maple butter, grilled and crowned with

English cheddar. “It’s often called the Kobe beef of pork,” Wilson explains.

HELL’S KITCHEN BURGERS

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THE RESULT? Driscoll claims it tastes exactly like the original.

PUDDING SHAKES

“I’ve never found anyone who could tell the difference,” Driscoll says.

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BROOKLYN BOWL: Located on The LINQ Promenade

SIDES OF FRIES

54,147 ORDERS OF ROASTED JALAPEÑO POPPERS

DINNER, NIGHTLY: Monday–Thursday: 5 p.m.–1 a.m.

Friday: 5 p.m.–2 a.m.

Saturday: 12 p.m.–2 a.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m.–1 a.m.

THE BREAKFAST CLUB

J U M P - S TA R T YO U R M O R N I N G

Wake up with GIADA. The charming, naturally lit restaurant from Chef Giada De Laurentiis is an ideal spot to begin your day. The breakfast menu contains a classic Italian hash, two types of polenta waffles, and a salmon-cake Benedict consisting of per fectly poached eggs, piquillo peppers and wilted spinach.

She also serves fresh-pressed juices such as the Rise & Shine, which combines spinach, carrots, apples, celery, lemon and ginger.

GIADA:

Located inside The Cromwell. Breakfast, daily: 9 a.m.–11 a.m.

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� Cromwe� Daylife elevated. Last season’s debut of Drai’s Beach Club • Nightclub was an instant success as partygoers hit the Strip’s only rooftop pool deck in bikinis and board shorts to take in the sights and dance to the sounds of Drai’s resident deejays. Poolside daybeds, bottle-service bungalows and luxury cabanas are available for rent.

DE TAILS: Two complimentary passes per room for hotel guests; $20 for non-guest females and $30 for non-guest males.

POOL CABANA RESER VATIONS: (702) 737-0555

Caesars Palace With its Roman columns and statues, an 18-foot waterfall, eight pools and swim-up blackjack, this complex is truly wor thy of the Garden of the Gods name. Renting a cabana or daybed ensures guaranteed seating. For a more laid-back adult experience, head to the secluded Venus Pool Club for European-style sunbathing.

DE TAILS: Complimentary for hotel guests and $20 for non-guests.

CABANA RESER VATIONS: loungereserve.com/caesarspalace

Flamingo Las Vegas Pool season is upon us—it’s time to jump in.

The tropical oasis at Flamingo offers two distinct experiences. The Beach Club is a family-friendly pool with a waterfall, grotto, café and waterslide, while the adults-only GO Pool is a party fueled by deejays spinning an open format of top-40 radio hits, club anthems and electronic-dance music (EDM). Contests and drink specials keep the party rocking.

DE TAILS: Complimentary for hotel guests; $15 for guests at sister properties and $25 for non-guests.

CABANA RESER VATIONS: (702) 697-2888

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STELLAR DJs, STUNNING VISUALS HIGHLIGHT OPULENT OMNIA NIGHTCLUB

SENSORY OVERLOAD

BY MARK GRAY

Over the last decade, nightlife has exploded onto the city ’s landscape becoming a herculean industry. To compete, nightclubs are being forced to step up their game. OMNIA Nightclub, no doubt, accepted that challenge. “ The design and layout is unlike anything Las Vegas has seen before,” Alex Cordova, Hakkasan Group executive vice president of marketing, said. OMNIA has blended new world ideas with a sophisticated feel.

Quite frankly, OMNIA has brought glamour back to nightlife.

OMNIA area—a space that features live performances from legends such as Rev Run, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Questlove. The main club and balcony levels feature private opera boxes with premium views of some the world’s biggest DJs, including Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Afrojack and NERVO.

Hoping to give guests an all-encompassing evening, OMNIA executives consulted with these headliners, “to see what tech enhancements would catapult their sets beyond the average nightclub experience,” Cordova said.

The rich, classic design coupled with fan-friendly nightlife staples—LEDs An enthralling 22,000-pound kinetic chandelier containing eight concentric and a top-of-the-line sound system—give off a vibe that exceeds nightlife circles that move independently from one another is one impressive normalcy and gives guests an interactive, sensor-driven experience. highlight of the 75,000-square-foot club at Caesars Palace. Divided into “ We ensured every detail contributes to an intimate, yet awe-inspiring different areas, OMNIA features sprawling views of the Las Vegas Strip on experience, ” Cordova said. its terrace level, but also offers a VIP lounge experience with its Heart of

Come Early, Stay Late

SEARSUCKER BRINGS “SOCIAL DINING” TO LAS VEGAS While the arrival of OMNIA Nightclub was one of the most highly anticipated openings this year, Searsucker, the “little sister next to the big girl,” as described by celebrity chef Brian Malarkey, caused its own bit of excitement. Malarkey’s newest outpost at Caesars Palace joins his growing empire. Expect Searsucker’s signature core menu—a 38-ounce bone-in ribeye “tomahawk,” eggs and bacon “pork belly” and beer-braised short ribs—but at 7,500 square feet, Malarkey’s larger kitchen allows him to be more daring.

BY GRACE BASCOS “Vegas is over the top, so we’re going to let our wild horse run free as far as the menu goes, and push the envelope,” he reveals. “Searsucker is all about having fun, so we also have pork cheek, a dish we call ‘cowboy caviar’ and some other fun things.”

The space, designed by Thomas Schoos, draws on the classic roadside diners and the American West with rustic wood and marble tables, coarse-rope chandeliers that look like lassos and light fixtures inspired by tumbleweeds.

Former Top Chef contestant Brian Malarkey has opened his most ambitious Searsucker restaurant at Caesars Palace.

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S U R V E Y I N G T H E S C E N E F R O M D AY T O N I G H T

It’s no secret that Las Vegas is open all day and night, but is it possible to spend a full 24-hours reveling in just one location? It is if you dedicate your day to Victor Drai’s empire at The Cromwell. Your party endurance test kicks off with the sun high in the sky at 10 a.m. and you poolside at Drai’s Beach Club for exclusive acts such as Dannix and 3LAU (pro-tip: wear sunscreen and drink lots of water to make sure you survive the day).

Take a break when the day club does at 7 p.m. to regroup and grab a bite at GIADA. While you change from your beach gear to evening attire, the rooftop venue makes its own transition into the nightclub, where you’ll return to spend your night with the likes of Chromeo and Adventure Club.

Feeling like a trooper? Drai’s Afterhours awaits with deep house music in the depths of the casino, where the par ty doesn’t stop until 8 a.m.

And after that, it ’s only a short couple of hours until you get to start all over again.

♦ STAY

FIRST, YOU NEED A SPACIOUS SUITE. The Cromwell’s 19 suites offer a central location. The LINQ Hotel & Casino, a playful side with fun, vinyl cutouts on bathroom mirrors to take selfies with, while the roomy suites at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino are just an elevator ride down to Miracle Mile Shops or to see Britney Spears perform.

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GIRL’S NIGHT OUT♦♣✮♥♠

BY CHRISTIE MOELLER

Bachelorette Party

What happens at the bachelorette party, stays at the bachelorette party!

That’s right ladies, this is the time to let your hair down and party it up with the woman of the hour. Here is everything you need to know to plan the perfect fling before the ring.

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WHAT’S A BACHELORETTE PARTY WITHOUT SEEING A MALE REVUE? The reigning kings of gyrating gents— the Chippendales—make their home at Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino. After you heat things up, head over to Drai’s Nightclub to party under the stars.

START THE NIGHT WITH AN OFFICIAL TOAST AT THE HAPPIEST HALF HOUR IN TOWN Ride the High Roller at The LINQ Promenade, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

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BACHELORETTE PARTIES ARE ALL ABOUT GIRL POWER. Why not dine at two fabulous female-owned eateries.

Grab a light dinner at GIADA’s inside The Cromwell and a sweet treat from Sprinkles Cupcakes on The LINQ Promenade.

LOOKING FOR KITSCHY COOL SHOPPING FUN? Check out Kitson at The LINQ for wickedly witty gifts for the bride-to-be.

If you want something a little sexier, try British lingerie retailer Agent Provocateur in The Forum Shops at Caesars for gifts sure to make the new groom swoon.

AFTER ALL THAT RUNNING AROUND, YOU’LL NEED A LITTLE RECOVERY TIME. Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace is the perfect end to an epic weekend.

Stop in for a massage or some social spa-ing to share the stories you’ll be leaving at the airport.

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The Vacation Workout PEDAL POWER For those looking for a fun, highimpact workout, the fitness center at Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace offers an alternative cardio option.

Expresso HD virtual stationary bikes have large state-of-the-art monitors with impressive road-route graphics, handlebars which tilt to steer, and pedal resistance that intensifies as the rider climbs or descends on-screen. Riders can choose from 43 different tours, ranging in duration from one to 20 miles, and are able to race other Qua guests. Race times can also be stored online to track progress.

The Caesars Palace fitness center has four upright and five recumbent Expresso HD bikes.

Tour de Fitness Training Apparel:

Left your gym clothes in your closet back home? Don’t sweat it.

The Qua Retail Store carries both men’s and women’s activewear.

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It’s easy to keep up your exercise routine while on the road. Beverly Hills-based personal trainer, Gunnar Peterson, whose clients include Pete Sampras, Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry, shares a simple plan to make the most of your workouts while on the road. Carving out time to visit your resort fitness center, whether it’s at The Cromwell or Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace, will not only keep you on track, but also boost your energy and improve your mood.

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PETERSON’S TIPS Begin Your Workout on the Treadmill.

Walk one minute and then jog one minute for a full 30 minutes.

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A PERSONAL TRAINER TO THE STARS SAYS EXERCISE SHOULD NEVER TAKE A HOLIDAY

Above: “Bal Harbour” mid-length legging ($88) and sports bra ($62); Trina Turk Active/Qua Retail Store, Caesars Palace.

Bonus: Keep It Going.

If you have even more time to spare, get back on the treadmill and run 10 to 20 percent faster than your normal cardio pace.

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Next Up: Strength Training Do 10 push-ups, 20 stomach crunches and 10 squats (with or without dumbbells). Repeat five to 10 times depending on your ability.

Peterson adds that squats, pushups and lunges are always a great way to elevate your heart rate and increase your circulation, which he says is “the key to good health and wellbeing.” But no matter what workout you are able to fit in, Peterson sums up his most important advice in three simple words: “Always challenge yourself!”

P H O T O O F G U N N A R P E T E R S O N C O U R T E S Y O F T R A I N E R . P H O T O O F S T A T I O N A R Y B I K E B Y R O B E R T J O H N K L E Y.

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The Nobu Villa can be used as a meeting or party venue accommodating 60 to 120 people. 诺布别墅可作为会议或派对场馆，能够容纳60-120人。

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建在凯撒宫诺布酒店的诺布 别墅由洛克威尔集团设计，面 积1万零3百平方英尺。这是一 THE ULTIMATE SKY VILLA 处通风良好的空间，拥有高悬 终极空中别墅 Designed by Rockwell Group, the 10,300-square-foot Nobu Villa 的天花板和受日本文化启发的 at Caesars Palace is an airy space with soaring ceilings and 艺术和建筑风格。这间三室套 Japanese-inspired art and architecture. The three-bedroom 房设有私人电梯，配有标志性 suite with its own private elevator has a signature omakase 的自选寿司吧、媒体娱乐室、 sushi bar, a media and game room, gym, sauna and art gallery. 健身房、桑拿浴室和画廊。

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The villa has a 4,700-square-foot terrace. 别墅还拥有一个面积4700平方英尺的平台。

The spacious bathroom features an oversized steam shower, dry sauna, large soaking tub and Isamu Noguchi-inspired lantern.

The corridor features an eight-panel art installation of a Japanese landscape sandblasted into wood and outlined in gold paint.

宽敞的浴室配备超大蒸汽淋浴、 干蒸桑拿、大浴缸， 以及洋溢着设计大师野口勇风格的灯饰。

走廊上装饰着一个由八块木板构成的艺术布景。该布景是将一 处日本风景以喷砂形式绘画在木板中，并以金色涂料勾边。

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R ES TAUR ANT R OUN DU P : TH E GREAT O U TDO O RS

BY GRACE BASCOS PHOTOGRAPH BY ROBERT JOHN KLEY

Las Vegas is one of the few cities where it’s comfortable yearround to dine outdoors.

Patio seating allows you to enjoy world-class cuisine outside the walls of the casino providing the best vantage points for people watching on the Strip.

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With a giant pink-andorange bar and a massive Tiffany-inspired lamppost, Serendipity 3 at Caesars Palace has one of the Strip’s most colorful patios. Settle in at a counter that looks right onto the Boulevard and chances are passersby will be envious when they see you with a light lunch, Frrrozen Hot Chocolate or one of the casual eatery’s decadent desserts, like the tempting Deep Fried Oreos & Ice Cream Sundae.

On Naamah:

Rib-stitch knit dress ($795); M Missoni/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

On Chris:

Pink button-up shirt ($210) and teal trouser ($425); Paul Smith/The Shops at Crystals.

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PATIO RULES

RELAX Play Bocce Ball

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Visit with Friends Laugh Together

Sip a COLD drink

Like everything else about its namesake

Sip a HOT drink

celebrity chef, the outdoor dining space at Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar is larger-

See the Sunrise

than-life. Some 200 diners can take in a

Watch the Sunset

panoramic view of the Strip, while those

Enjoy the View Feel the Breeze

walking into The LINQ Hotel & Casino get a peek at what the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives host is cooking up for his fans.

Share Some Chips

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Watch the Wildlife Habitat

Make Memories

Cozy Up Together Let Someone Else Cook for You

Just Breathe

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What Happens on the Patio, stays on the Patio!

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Even in Paris, you can’t get a meal this great under the Eiffel Tower.

Paris Las Vegas’ French restaurant Mon Ami Gabi offers some of the best people watching on the Strip from its terrace—and has a

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direct view of the Bellagio fountains.

Tucked away near the Caesars Palace Garden of the Gods pool, Rao’s patio is a hidden oasis. In the summer, you’ve got a perfect seat for ogling sun worshipers, and at night, the only bocce ball court

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on the Strip: a perfect way to unwind after a big Italian meal.

Want a view of Las Vegas’ other type of party animals? Two levels of

guests get a closer look at the hotel’s lush wildlife habitat. It’s also a great perch for glimpsing the famous flamingos that live onsite.

Though the ground-level patio of Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at The LINQ

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outdoor seating at the wildly fun Carlos’n Charlie’s at Flamingo means

Promenade is fun, it’s the one upstairs that should get all the glory at this casual Mexican restaurant. A built-in fire feature runs in a line throughout the entire outdoor space, creating an even cozier and more picturesque atmosphere, especially with the High Roller observation wheel in the background.

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Mac & cheese Burger, please The hub of social activity and unexpected experiences lives at the heart of the Strip.

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Clothing: Textured shift dress ($595); Paul Smith/ The Shops at Crystals. Andi heel ($375); L.K.Bennett/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Beauty: Lip pencil in Ruby Woo ($16), Diva Fierce nail lacquer ($12) and Prep + Prime 24-hour extend eye base ($22); MAC Cosmetics/ The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Food: Smoked sabayon and jumbo asparagus topped with golden osetra caviar; Restaurant Guy Savoy/Caesars Palace.

Jewelry: Tiffany T cutout hinged cuff in 18-karat gold with white ceramic ($8,500) and Atlas速 hinged bangle in 18-karat rose gold with diamonds ($10,500); Tiffany & Co./The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Jewelry: Floral necklace ($2,345); LANVIN/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show.

Clothing: Sheath dress ($1,590); Pucci/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show.

Accessories: Scarf ($545); Alexander McQueen/ Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show. Rosie bag ($575); L.K.Bennett/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Beauty: Haute + Naughty Too Black Lash mascara ($22) and Technakohl eyeliner in Twinked ($16); MAC Cosmetics/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Clothing: Textured dress ($395); Tory Burch/ The Forum Shops at Caesars. Belt ($95); WCM for Neiman Marcus/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show.

Beauty: Lip pencil in Talking Points ($16) and Technakohl eyeliner in Sterling Silver ($16); MAC Cosmetics/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Food: Fresh raspberry and litchi entremet with Egyptian star flower; Restaurant Guy Savoy/ Caesars Palace.

Jewelry: Illa right-hand ring reminiscent of a shooting star, designed to wrap around two fingers ($21,000); Hearts On Fire/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Jewelry: Lorelei collar with more than 25 carats of diamonds set in yellow gold ($150,000); Hearts On Fire/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Clothing: Bonnie top ($150) and Sarvi skirt ($395); L.K.Bennett/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Beauty: Lip pencil in Ruby Woo ($16), Diva Fierce nail lacquer ($12) and Prep + Prime 24-hour extend eye base ($22); MAC Cosmetics/ The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

O P P O S I T E PAGE Jewelry: Kiss necklace ($1,185); LANVIN/Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show.

Clothing: Holly silk oxford shirt ($195) and Olivia skirt ($300); Thomas Pink/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Beauty: Haute + Naughty Too Black Lash mascara ($22) and Technakohl eyeliner in Twinked ($16); MAC Cosmetics/The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Designed for lovers of fine wine and cuisine, the six-seat Krug Chef’s Table at Restaurant Guy Savoy is the only one of its kind in the U.S.—and is one of fewer than 10 dedicated Krug spaces in the world.

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Clothing: Blue bib mini dress ($895); REDValentino/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

Beauty: Lip pencil in Talking Points ($16), Technakohl eyeliner in Sterling Silver ($16) and Haute + Naughty Too Black Lash mascara ($22); MAC Cosmetics/ The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Food: Langoustine carpaccio and garden of vegetables in cold steam; Restaurant Guy Savoy/ Caesars Palace.

Jewelry: Flowerlace ring ($32,100), Lotus Between the Finger ring ($35,500) and Virevolte Between the Finger ring ($30,800), all containing diamonds set in 18-karat white gold; Van Cleef & Arpels/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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BEHIND THE S CE N ES

CULINARY TV CHALLENGES

COMPETITORS FROM FOOD NETWORK STAR AND MASTERCHEF BATTLED FOR SURVIVAL IN LAS VEGAS “Las Vegas is famous for world-class entertainment and five-star dining, so it’s the perfect place for our next series of challenges,” judge Giada De Laurentiis told contestants on an episode of last season’s Food Network Star, filmed at Caesars Palace. The up-and-coming chefs filmed one segment at Bacchanal Buffet, where they had 90 seconds to describe three dishes to De Laurentiis. The next day, the chefs took part in a cooking competition at the resort’s Venus Pool.

Gordon Ramsay, who called Vegas “one of the greatest culinary cities anywhere in the world,” recently brought his MasterChef series to the Strip, filming inside his own restaurant—Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The losing team in “battle hamburger” then faced off in a head-to-head elimination challenge on a rooftop terrace at Caesars Palace, where they had 45 minutes to cook a butter-poached lobster. The loser went home.

Clockwise: Giada De Laurentiis, whose only restaurant is located at The Cromwell in Las Vegas, on the set of Food Network Star with fellow judge Alton Brown and at Bacchanal Buffet in Caesars Palace. MasterChef judges Joe Bastianich, Graham Elliot and Gordon Ramsay dig into a burger and address the competitors at Gordon Ramsay BurGR inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

But not everyone leaves Las Vegas. Winners of Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen series have received highly coveted jobs here. Season 10 winner Christina Wilson is the executive chef at Gordon Ramsay BurGR, while Scott Commings, who won season 12, is now a head chef at Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill inside Caesars Palace— proving that if you can stand the heat, you can stay in the kitchen.

FOOD NETWORK STAR RETURNS FOR ITS 11th SEASON IN JUNE 2015. SEASON SIX OF MASTERCHEF PREMIERES MAY 20th.

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“In the theater, you play the same show for everybody. In a restaurant, every table is another show. The sensation is different every night.

It’s a live show for every table.”

—Guy Savoy In-room dining at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace

Guy Savoy Restaurant Guy Savoy Caesars Palace

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Hail to the CHEFS THE CREATION OF A CULINARY EMPIRE Just two decades ago, Las Vegas was a buffet town. Decadent dining simply didn’t exist. Then the city underwent a food revolution and transformed itself into one the world’s top dining destinations.

Wolfgang Puck pioneered the change by opening a Spago restaurant in The Forum Shops at Caesars in 1992.

“Spago became the first restaurant with national name recognition to come to Las Vegas,” Puck states. “Now, almost every chef from around the world has a restaurant—or wants to open a restaurant—in Las Vegas.”

In the 1990s, as new resorts began replacing aging ones on the Strip, gaming companies looked at dining as another way to attract guests. Successful new eateries caught the eye of restaurateurs and celebrity chefs who saw Las Vegas as a viable market for expansion. Puck helped pave the way for other iconic restaurants such as The Palm (1993), Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab (2004), Il Mulino New York (2005) and Carmine’s (2013) to open in The Forum Shops and others inside Caesars Palace.

In 2004, Bobby Flay brought Mesa Grill to Las Vegas.

“I’m extremely proud of what we’ve accomplished at Caesars Palace,” explains Flay. “Mesa Grill has become not only a stage for me to showcase my love for the Southwest, but it’s become an integral part of Las Vegas.

I look forward to all that’s on the horizon.”

Just as Flay was setting up shop on the casino floor near the sports book, Gary Selesner was coming on board as the new president of Caesars Palace. The New York executive put an emphasis on dining and led a food renaissance at the famous resort.

“Food is really important to our customers, particularly Nobu Matsuhisa our international customers,” reveals Selesner. “What Nobu Caesars Palace people want is food that is either as authentic as what they have at home, or a rare dining experience. That’s why we reinvented Caesars Palace over the last decade to make food a centerpiece of the Caesars Palace brand.”

HOW CAESARS PALACE AND LAS VEGAS BECAME A DINING DESTINATION.

DECEMBER 1992

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MAY 2006

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NOVEMBER 2007

Wolfgang Puck brings Spago to The Forum Shops at Caesars—forever changing how Las Vegas sees dining.

Bobby Flay starts serving his bold Southwestern fare at Mesa Grill in Caesars Palace.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab claws its way into The Forum Shops at Caesars to serve its surf ’n’ turf specialties.

Restaurant Guy Savoy opens in the Augustus Tower at Caesars Palace.

It immediately receives Michelin two-star status.

Sibling to the legendary NYC eatery (which premiered in 1896), Rao’s at Caesars Palace opens to offer diners its upscale Italian classics.

French pastry chef François Payard starts serving sweet confections and savory dishes at his Pâtisserie & Bistro in Caesars Palace.

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Giada De Laurentiis GIADA The Cromwell

And Los Angeles native Giada De Laurentiis chose Las Vegas as the site for her first restaurant for a simple reason. “The location was number one,” she explains.

“I was getting to build a restaurant from scratch on one of the most famous intersections in the world. I would have been a dummy to pass it up.” She opened GIADA at The Cromwell last June.

“It almost seems like Las Vegas’s main attraction is its restaurants,” Puck says of the thriving scene. “Now every resort in the city has amazing restaurants. From fine dining to casual dining, Las Vegas has changed so much.

It was once a gaming destination, but today it’s also a culinary destination.”

Gordon Ramsay Gordon Ramsay Steak Paris Las Vegas

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Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill Caesars Palace Gordon Ramsay BurGR Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

Selesner’s first move was convincing Guy Savoy to open at Caesars in 2006.

“I had an opportunity to go to Paris and dine at Guy’s three-Michelin star restaurant,” he explains. “It was one of the most spectacular eating experiences I ever had, and I wanted to share it with our guests.”

That same year, Selesner brought Italian eatery Rao’s to Caesars Palace out of a fondness for the restaurant’s signature red sauce, he jokes. Other restaurants with New York ties followed, including Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro (2007), Serendipity 3 (2009) and Old Homestead Steakhouse (2011). When Nobu Matsuhisa opened his largest restaurant in 2013, it accompanied the world’s first Nobu Hotel.

In-room dining at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace

Caesars Entertainment’s partnership with Gordon Ramsay began with an upscale steakhouse concept, Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas. Two other Ramsay restaurants followed—BurGR at Planet Hollywood and Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace. A fourth, a casual fish and chips joint, arrives at The LINQ Promenade later this year. “Vegas is becoming a second home,” the chef admits.

For Guy Fieri, who graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1990, it was a homecoming. “I remember the beginning of the food revolution in Las Vegas as a college student,” he recalls. “So I was stoked to open my very own restaurant right in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip [at The LINQ Hotel & Casino].”

DECEMBER 2011

MAY 2012

SEPTEMBER 2012

FEBRUARY 2013

APRIL 2014

JUNE 2014

OCTOBER 2014

Old Homestead Steakhouse opens its first West Coast location at Caesars Palace.

Gordon Ramsay Steak opens at Paris Las Vegas. It’s the first of three restaurants the fiery chef now operates on the Strip.

Bacchanal Buffet redefines the Las Vegas buffet—opening at Caesars Palace with 9 interactive kitchens serving more than 500 dishes daily.

Nobu Matsuhisa unveils his largest restaurant at Caesars Palace along with the world’s first Nobu Hotel.

Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar opens at The LINQ Hotel & Casino.

Giada De Laurentiis debuts her very first restaurant, GIADA, at The Cromwell.

Six years after bringing his first Italian eatery to Las Vegas, Steve Martorano opens a second inside Paris Las Vegas.

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Second, don’t be shy with your seasoning. “A lot of the seasoning falls off the meat, fish or vegetables when you put it on the grates, so season more than you think you should.”

Bobby Flay Mesa Grill Caesars Palace

For those who have graduated from throwing a couple of burgers and dogs on the grill, can bang out the perfect steak and have even mastered the art of cooking fish, your education doesn’t stop there. Your next mission?

Vegetables. More specifically, according to Flay: Brussels sprouts.

He suggests first cooking them in boiling, salted water before splitting, then coating them with canola oil and sprinkling with some salt and pepper.

Grill the sprouts until they’re charred and golden brown. The key to lots of flavor is to toss them in light vinaigrette while they’re still hot.

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FLAY Fires Up the Grill SUMMER COOKING TIPS FROM GRILL MASTER BOBBY FLAY

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Bobby Flay’s Daddy’s Grilled Chicken

There are few chefs who are better known for their grill skills than Bobby Flay. The chef-owner of Mesa Grill at Caesars Palace began his Food Network career with shows dedicated to all things cooked over an open flame.

He’s also written countless cookbooks on the subject and continues to be the go-to guy when it comes to the bold flavors of grillin’ and chillin’. So when it comes to entertaining in your own backyard, he’s the man.

Flay has two tips to maximize your success, no matter your skill level. First, your cooking surface should be as hot as possible, which means preheating it while covered at least 30 minutes before any food even touches it. “For gas, turn it to high, close the cover, and let it heat before grilling,” he advises. For charcoal, he says “to make sure it’s red hot and the ash is gray.” In addition to that, a clean grill is your friend. “Be sure your grates are clean before you grill. The best way to clean your grates is while the grates are still warm. Don’t wait until the next time you grill to clean it or the food will be dried on and it will take a lot more elbow grease to remove.”

“Grilling takes the formality out of entertaining.

Everyone wants to get involved.”

—Bobby Flay

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Preparing food over a direct flame is our oldest method of cooking, and Flay’s attitude toward the grill is only a few modern steps removed from it.

But a few simple rules will go a long way. Flay’s final tips are easy enough to follow for great results: “Remember to brush the food with oil and season well—and don’t overcook. You can always put undercooked food back on the grill, but once you overcook something, there is no going back.”

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“We took all these ideas and made them new again.”

—Mary Sue Milliken

“It’s Mexican food seen through a modern lens,” explains Mary Sue Milliken, one half of the dynamic Border Grill co-chef/owner team that includes Susan Feniger, both of Bravo’s Top Chef Masters and Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales fame. “We’ve been traveling to Mexico for more than 25 years to study the flavors and ingredients of the Mexican kitchen,” Milliken adds. “We took all these ideas and made them new again.”

Border Grill’s newest cantina, inside The Forum Shops at Caesars, has a vibrant design peppered with wood carvings, colorful murals and redtiled walls backing a demonstration kitchen.

The restaurant’s innovative new menu includes dishes such as a black-bean and corn esquite salad, ribeye with purple Peruvian potato tostones, as well as a ceviche and oyster bar that Feniger says was “inspired by the flavors from our first trip to Veracruz, where we tasted the most incredible ceviche.”

Border Grill’s wide selection of drinks includes a blood-orange jalapeño margarita, and signature cocktails like the Piña Verde—made with pineapple- and mint-infused Herradura silver tequila, fresh lime juice and agave nectar— and the Smoky Bean Negroni, which replaces gin with Del Maguey mezcal.

Clockwise: Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger; Baja ceviche; queso fundido; oysters on the half shell with frozen granitas.

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WINE STEWARDS BLT Steak Bally’s Las Vegas The wine list is modeled after other BLT Steak award-winning lists and features more than 300 wines including Old World selections.

A SOMMELIER’S GUIDE TO EXCEPTIONAL WINE

GRAPE Expectations Finding the right wine to accompany your meal can be daunting. If you’re not certain of what to choose, be sure to take advantage of a restaurant sommelier who can steer you toward a blissful bottle.

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At GIADA inside The Cromwell, for example, the wine list shows a wide range. It includes more than 350 selections and thousands of bottles with many American and Italian wines to play off Chef Giada De Laurentiis’s heritage.

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“There is something for every taste,” says Darius Allyn, a sommelier in Las Vegas. “It’s a sommelier’s job to find out what your preferred taste is, and guide you to it.”

PERFECT PAIRINGS Darius Allyn poured over GIADA’s menu and wine list: Here are some of his recommended wines to pair with her top dishes.

Gordon Ramsay Steak Paris Las Vegas Ramsay’s upscale steakhouse pairs prime cuts of beef and succulent seafood with a vast wine and spirits collection.

Old Homestead Steakhouse Caesars Palace Home to over 15,000 bottles of wine, Old Homestead is a wine connoisseur’s dream.

Lemon Spaghetti Mastroberardino Radici Fiano di Avellino (Campania, Italy) The wine’s pure, defined lemon curd, oily texture and hazelnut tones mesh perfectly with the sweetness of the prawns, lemon mascarpone and fried capers. The wine provides a lift to the pasta’s richness while complimenting its flavors. This wine originates from [Giada’s grandfather] Dino De Laurentiis’s birth area, tying into the family’s heritage.

Tuscan Rib-Eye Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines (Douro Valley, Portugal)

Restaurant Guy Savoy Caesars Palace Seven-time winner of the Wine Spectator Grand Award— presented to restaurants based on the wine list’s selection, its pairing with cuisine and its general appeal to wine lovers.

Made from mostly Touriga Nacional grapes, this wine has a bouquet of rich black extracted fruits with earthy mineral backbone, roasted mushrooms and fleshy ripe tannin, which melds with the rich protein in the rib-eye and the smoky tones of the beef.

Vegetable Bolognese Rigatoni Copain Les Voisins Pinot Noir (Mendocino County, California)

GIADA’s vegetable bolognese rigatoni

“It’s a sommelier’s job to find out what your preferred taste is, and guide you to it.”

—Darius Allyn

This savory-toned, mediumbodied balanced Pinot plays off the garden-vegetable base and brings out the purity and complexity of the pasta, while not overwhelming the subtlety of this flavorful and underrated dish.

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Restaurant Guy Savoy’s wine collection.

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Brighton Collectibles

iPhone cases in Daisy Bleu and Flora Bleu ($30-$34); Brighton Collectibles/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Dee Pyramid hardcase clutch ($168); BCBGMAXAZRIA/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Patterned satin headband ($9.95); H&M/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Rhinestone-fringe clutch ($128); Caché/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Desigual

Allegra scarf ($39); Desigual/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Swarovski

New Power Rock black evening bag ($650); Swarovski/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Guess

Sunglasses ($85); Guess/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Cayla high-counter sandal ($129); bebe/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Call It Spring

Qerinna heel ($39.99); Call It Spring/Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

French Connection

Athena duffle bag in Nude ($148); French Connection/ Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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Lu x u r y j ewels and gems ser ve as t he per fec t toppings to e ve r y outf it.

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Tiffany & Co.

Rings from the Tiffany Blue Book 2015, The Art of the Sea collection ($20,000-$35,000); Tiffany & Co./The Shops at Crystals.

Audemars Piguet

Diamond Punk timepiece ($753,800); Audemars Piguet/ The Shops at Crystals.

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Crazy Flower earring in white gold with 26 diamond baguettes totaling eight carats ($101,400); Breguet/Tourbillon, The Shops at Crystals.

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Animal Kingdom necklace ($2,450); Roberto Cavalli/The Shops at Crystals.

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Dior Boutique

La D de Dior PrĂŠcieuse 21-mm quartz timepiece in white gold with sapphires and diamonds (price upon request); Dior Boutique/The Shops at Crystals.

Secret Combination diamond necklace (price upon request); Harry Winston/ The Shops at Crystals.

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Richard Mille

Tourbillon Fleur timepiece ($1,090); Richard Mille/The Shops at Crystals.

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Secret Wonder earring (price upon request); Harry Winston/The Shops at Crystals.

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FarmHouse Fresh

Body Milk travel lotions ($14 each); FarmHouse Fresh/ farmhousefresh goods.com.

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Nirvana Black Solid Perfume Compact ($48): Sephora/ The Forum Shops at Caesars and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

MMM Melting Marshmallow Moment bath melt ($7.95); LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Black Saffron Eua De Parfum ($145); Byredo Parfums/ Neiman Marcus, Fashion Show.

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Pencilled In lipstick in Candy Yum-Yum ($16); MAC Cosmetics/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Eau Tropicale eau de toilette ($169); Sisley Paris/The Shops at Crystals.

Sugar Lip Treatment in Nude ($22.50); Fresh/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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“BEST NEW SHOW OF 2014” –VegasChatter.com

“The collection of singers is, simply, as good as it gets.”

– John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Sun

Tickets at wynnlasvegas.com

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Coach Men’s

Aviator jacket in waxed red nylon ($395); Coach Men’s/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Thomas Pink

Cinderford Spot skinny tie ($135); Thomas Pink/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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La Perla

Tulle Soutache slip ($648); La Perla/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Burberry

Prorsum Crépon silk dress (price upon request); Burberry/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Paradise Island Stripe Breezer shirt ($118); Tommy Bahama/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Rouge Coco lip colour in Jeanne ($36); Chanel Fragrance, Beauty and Sunglasses/ The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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Audacious lipstick in Leslie ($32); NARS/The Forum Shops at Caesars.

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C H A R T-T O P P I N G H I T S

International superstar Mariah Carey is embarking on a new chapter in her staggering career. After spending several years traveling the globe to entertain her fans, Mariah is now bracing for the bright lights of Las Vegas and her biggest stage yet—The Colosseum at Caesars Palace—where the five-time Grammy Award-winning singer will perform her 18 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles.

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Mariah Carey is ready for the glitz and glitter of Las Vegas.

S H O W D AT E S : M AY: 6 , 9 – 1 0 , 1 3 , 1 6 – 1 7 , 2 0 , 2 3 – 2 4 J U LY: 8 , 1 1 – 1 2 , 1 5 , 1 8 – 1 9 , 2 2 , 2 5 – 2 6

“I have devoted my life to traveling the world, meeting fans and performing across the globe,” Mariah says, just days after announcing her Caesars Palace residency.

“Las Vegas will allow me to showcase my music in a way it’s never been presented before.”

Mariah Carey made the announcement of her Caesars Palace residency on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Having sold over 200 million records worldwide, Mariah is one of the best-selling artists of all time. With songs that include “Dreamlover,” “Hero,” “Honey” and “We Belong Together,” her 18 chart-topping songs have her in elite company. In 2008, when “Touch My Body” rose to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, Mariah surpassed Elvis Presley to become the top solo artist with the most number-one singles in America. Only The Beatles, with 20, have more top hits.

So naturally on a stage this big, in a city that bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, the songstress is focusing solely on her greatest hits in a show she’s calling “Mariah Carey #1’s.”

“Revisiting these songs for the show has really let me reconnect with them,” Mariah says. “The power of music has guided me throughout my life, for as long as I can remember, and I’m hoping fans will be able to share the joy of music with me and take that feeling home with them.”

T H E E A R LY Y E A R S

Born on Long Island, New York (her mother Patricia was an opera singer and vocal coach; her father Alfred, an aeronautical engineer), Mariah recalls a childhood centered on music. Just three years old when her parents divorced, Mariah was raised by her mother and says that her love of music began as a young girl.

“I started singing when I started talking,” Mariah recalls.

“My earliest memory of my first ‘performance’ is from a concert. I think I was about four years old. My mother was performing and she taught me a song in four different languages that I sang onstage. As a child, it seemed that there were so many people there. It’s a little sweet memory that I’ve kept close to my heart.”

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M A R I A H C A R E Y ’ S N O. 1 H I T S “ V I S I O N O F LO V E ” “ LO V E TA K E S T I M E ” “ S O M E D AY ” “ I D O N ’ T WA N N A C R Y ” “EMOTIONS” “I’LL BE THERE” “ D R E A M LO V E R ” “HERO” “ FA N TA S Y ” “O N E S W E E T D AY ” “A LWAY S B E M Y B A B Y ” “HONEY” “ M Y A L L” “HEARTBREAKER” “ T H A N K G O D I F O U N D YO U ” “ W E B E LO N G T O G E T H E R ” “DON’ T FORGET ABOUT US” “ TO U C H M Y B O DY”

Mariah has always found comfort in song. As a child, she remembers sneaking a radio to bed; even to this day, she says, when times are difficult—whether personally or professionally—she turns to music to get her through the tough times.

“I take solace in music,” Mariah reveals. “Music was and will always be my saving grace. There’s never been a moment when I didn’t believe that all things are possible. My mother always encouraged me to believe in myself. She would say, ‘Don’t say “if I make it,” say “when I make it.” ’ I’ve always tried to infuse that message into my music.”

I N T E R N AT I O N A L S TA R D O M

The 1990s were very good to Mariah, outlandishly so. She was the only act to have had a number-one single in the United States every year that decade. She sold hundreds of millions of albums and skyrocketed to fame—seemingly overnight.

Her success story starts in earnest on a cold December night back in New York City in 1988. That’s when Mariah, who was struggling to pay her rent and unsuccessful in shopping a demo tape, met up with pop singer Brenda K. Starr and accompanied her to a party. There, Mariah’s demo tape fell into the hands of Columbia Records chief Tommy Mottola.

He liked what he heard, went searching for her and signed her to a record deal.

Her first album, the self-titled Mariah Carey, was released in June 1990 and it raced up the charts, producing four numberone singles: “Vision of Love,” “Love Takes Time,” “Someday” and “I Don’t Wanna Cry.” The album cemented her as a superstar, and she took home her first Grammy Award for “Best New Artist.” The world was taking notice of the singer with the five-octave voice.

Her subsequent studio albums, Emotions and Music Box, kept Mariah in the spotlight. She was at the top of her game.

Looking back now, Mariah says she would not have achieved such success had she not been a strong, determined woman.

“I can be a perfectionist,” she laughs. “But nobody is perfect.

I’m very focused on each and every aspect of my career and I guess I’ve just always been that way. That’s why I’m so excited about Las Vegas. I will be able to perform eighteen numberone singles, which I’ve never done before. I can’t wait.”

AS A SONGWRITER, IT’S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO E X P L A I N T H E F E E L I N G YO U G E T W H E N W R I T I N G A M E L O D Y O R A LY R I C .

I T R E A L LY I S A G I F T T H A T I ’ M E T E R N A L LY G R AT E F U L F O R . ”

She continues, “Every day is a new adventure and I’m really thankful for the ability and strength to keep going. Life is a process of learning and I’m still learning.”

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C O CK TAI L CU LT UR E

S OA KIN G IN TH E SP IRIT

• DISCOVERING 3535’s CRAFTY COCKTAILS • AT THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO

• Folks seeking a vastly different type of bar experience will find it at 3535 inside The LINQ Hotel & Casino. Where else can you down a Skittle shot, Srirachainfused tequila and beef jerky-flavored Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey? And that’s just the tip of 3535’s diamondshaped ice cube.

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A simple twist to a classic morning cocktail, this ultimate hangover helper has some smoky BBQ sauce for bite and a little maple bacon to boot. Let it kick-start your morning.

Thomas McNally, the resort’s beverage operation manager, heads a team that infuses fresh fruit, herbs, spices and just about anything else you could find in a refrigerator or pantry— including blue cheese, butternut squash and Nutella—into jugs of bourbon, vodka, rum and tequila to create the bar’s 35 distinctive cocktails. The bar’s creative spirits include espresso bean-infused Maker’s Mark and banana clove-infused Zaya rum.

“Everything is fresh,” McNally explains. “ There are no artificial flavors.

We use cloves, actual mint Oreo cookies, fresh fruit and pure vanilla bean, not substitutes.”

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• The ambitious beverage program serves the drinks in half- or full-size portions, as shots or in flights—consisting of three 2-ounce pours—while barrelaged cocktails are served over diamondshaped ice cubes.

EXPERIMENTATION AND DISCOVERY ARE AT THE HEART OF 3535—

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This “very light, very refreshing” cocktail combines watermelon and rosemary-infused Tito’s Handmade Vodka with St-Germain elderflower liqueur and fresh watermelon juice. “It’s our most popular cocktail, and a great drink to start off with,” McNally admits.

COCKTAILS SURPRISE WITH EVERY SIP.

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Everyone loves bacon, so why not in a cocktail. That was McNally’s logic behind this conversation starter—a mix of anchoand bacon-infused Jim Beam, fig-infused Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, sweet vermouth and orange bitters, topped with a smoked-bacon salt rim.

For fans of Girl Scout cookies, this is a must taste. McNally nailed it right down to the Oreo cookie crumble on the rim, along with his combo of crème de menthe, crème de cacao and mint-Oreo-infused Skyy vodka with a splash of cream. “It’s a twist on the original grasshopper,” he explains.

McNally says the opportunity to do something inventive at 3535 has been rewarding. “We see people coming back more than once,” he says. “With so many drink options on the menu, it can be a different experience every time.”

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THE U LTIMATE DRIN K GU IDE

• THE BUZZ ON THE STRIP’S BEST DESTINATION BARS • 3535

The LINQ Hotel & Casino

P O U R I N G : I N F U S E D CO C K TA I L S

Bold, whole-fruit-infused cocktails fuel the menu at this bar featuring 35 unique handcrafted drinks such as the Pig Newton—made with fig-infused Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and ancho- and bacon-infused Jim Beam bourbon.

B o und by S a l va tor e The Cromwell

P O U R I N G : S I G N AT U R E D R I N K S

Originator of the Breakfast Martini, mixologist Salvatore Calabrese’s tony concoctions include the Spicy Fifty and perky pick-me-ups like the Madame Moka, a champagneflavored espresso cocktail.

C hayo Me x i c a n K i tc h e n + Teq u ila Ba r The LINQ Promenade

P O U R I N G : TEQUILA

Sipping tequilas such as Patrón Gran Platinum and Don Julio REAL are the stars on a drink menu that includes 50 tequilas, flights and cocktails such as the elderflower-flavored Señorita and the Mexican mojito.

FIZ Z Las Ve ga s Caesars Palace

P O U R I N G : C H A M PAG N E

This is where champagne dreams come true. The spotlight shines on the celebratory drink at this chic lounge, where bartenders serve sophisticated bubbles and carefully curated spirits such as the Fizz Noir—a cherry-flavored vodka and champagne cocktail.

H i g h Ro l l e r

The LINQ Promenade

P O U R I N G : DRINKS WITH A VIEW

Ride the bar car and experience the happiest half-hour in Las Vegas.

Your special High Roller Happy Half Hour ticket includes a 30-minute ride with an open bar inside the cabin.

No bu C a e s a r s Pa l a c e Caesars Palace

P O U R I N G : SAKE

Among its collection of rice wines, Nobu stocks three rare sakes from Japan’s Hokusetsu brewery on Sado Island, one of which is made by hand and goes through a slow drip process.

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The LINQ Hotel & Casino P O U R I N G : BEER

If you’re in search of your hometown brew, odds are that TAG carries it. With a stock of more than 300 domestic and global beers, this gaming and sports bar is a beer enthusiast’s paradise.

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Wine Cellar & Tasting Ro om

Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino P O U R I N G : WINE

This stellar cellar is tucked away in a cavernous stone basement. Here you’ll find one of the city’s most impressive collections of rare wines—more than 10,000 bottles—all for sale, plus a tasting room to sample various vintages.

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The Roots

Parlour Suite

Iggy Azalea, Jenny McCarthy and Gabrielle Union

Gallery Suite Chef Giada De Laurentiis

SLEEP WHERE THE STARS STAYED THE CROMWELL Tr e a t y o u r s e l f l i k e a c e l e b r i t y a n d h u n k e r d o w n f o r a l i t t l e R & R i n a p o s h s u i t e a t T h e C ro m w e l l , j u s t a s t h e s e s t a r s d i d .

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P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R T A I N M E N T C O R P. E X C E P T W H E R E N O T E D . P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F ( I G G Y A Z A L E A ) C H A S E S T E V E N S / E R I K K A B I K P H O T O G R A P H Y; ( T H E R O O T S ) P R E S S H E R E N O W. C O M ; ( T H E W E E K N D ) © 2 0 1 5 T H E W E E K N D X O I N C . A L L R I G H T S R E S E RV E D .

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String Cheese Incident

The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Big & Rich

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals

Wu-Tang Clan

Jane’s Addiction Jack White

MAY 1-2 UMPHREY’S McGEE

The Smashing Pumpkins

Miss Teen USA 2013 Cassidy Wolf, Britney Spears and Miss USA Nia Sanchez

MAY 21 SHAKEY GRAVES

SELECT UPCOMING SHOWS:

MAY 30 JENNY LEWIS

APRIL 16 STEEL PULSE

AUGUST 20 GEORGE CLINTON & PA R L I A M E N T FUNKADELIC

APRIL 18 ALABAMA SHAKES APRIL 25 Z A P PA P L AY S Z A P PA APRIL 26 SEBASTIAN BACH APRIL 28 OK GO

BROOKLYN BOWL AT T H E L I N Q P R O M E N A D E B rooklyn B owl wrapped up its first year of concer ts by reeling in some of the nation’s top ac ts.

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F B R O O K LY N B O W L : ( T H E M I G H T Y M I G H T Y B O S S T O N E S , W U - T A N G C L A N , J A N E ’ S A D D I C T I O N , B I G & R I C H ) © E R I K K A B I K / E R I K K A B I K . C O M ; ( G R A C E P O T T E R & T H E N O C T U R N A L S , T H E S M A S H I N G P U M P K I N S ) C H A S E S T E V E N S / E R I K K A B I K P H O T O G R A P H Y; ( T H E R O O T S ) D E E D D e B R U N O / K A B I K P H O T O GROUP; (JACK WHITE) DAVID JAMES SWANSON.

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Chris Brown

Nick Cannon

Jennifer Lopez

THE COLOSSEUM AT C A E S A R S PA L AC E Jennifer Lopez played to a sell- out crowd at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace o n N e w Ye a r ’s E v e .

Iggy Azalea

THE AXIS POWERED BY MONSTER AT P L A N E T H O L LY W O O D R E S O R T & C A S I N O A e r o s m i t h f r o n t m a n S t e v e n T y l e r, b a c k s t a g e w i t h B r i t n e y S p e a r s , a f t e r c atching her show at The AXIS inside Planet Holly wood Resor t & Casino.

DRAI’S BEACH CLUB • NIGHTCLUB THE CROMWELL Rockin’ the club: Iggy Azalea, Nick Cannon and Chris Brown brought the house d o w n a t D r a i ’s N i g h t c l u b .

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P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F : ( N I C K C A N N O N , C H R I S B R O W N ) J E F F W A G N E R A G E N C Y, P A T R I C K G R A Y / K A B I K P H O T O G R O U P ; ( I G G Y A Z A L E A ) C H A S E S T E V E N S / E R I K K A B I K P H O T O G R A P H Y; ( J E N N I F E R L O P E Z ) C A E S A R S E N T E R T A I N M E N T / E R I K K A B I K .

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Rod Stewart celebrated his 100th per formance at T h e Co l o s s e u m a t C a e s a r s Pa l a c e w i t h e i g h t s h o w g i r l s f ro m J u b i l e e .

M o d e r n Fa m i l y a c t r e s s S o f i a Ve r g a r a a n d a c t o r J o e M a n g a n i e l l o r a n g i n t h e N e w Ye a r a t P l a n e t H o l l y w o o d R e s o r t & C a s i n o.

Singer Matt Goss with Jerry Lewis at Old Homestead S t e a k h o u s e a t C a e s a r s Pa l a c e .

Co m e d i a n A n d y D i c k b a c k s t a g e a t F l a m i n g o L a s Ve g a s with Donny and Marie Osmond.

Keri Hilson rocked the red carpet and later per formed a t C h a t e a u N i g h t c l u b & R o o f t o p, Pa r i s L a s Ve g a s .

N e w E n g l a n d Pa t r i o t s ’ c o r n e r b a c k , M a l c o l m B u t l e r , celebrated in championship style at Chateau N i g h t c l u b & R o o f t o p, Pa r i s L a s Ve g a s .

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F C A E S A R S E N T E R T A I N M E N T: ( R O D S T E W A R T; M A T T G O S S W I T H J E R R Y L E W I S ) D E N I S E T R U S C E L L O / W I R E I M A G E .

C O M ; ( S O F Í A V E R G A R A A N D J O E M A N G A N I E L L O ) G A B E G I N S B E R G ; ( M A L C O L M B U T L E R ) B RYA N S T E F F Y / W I R E I M A G E . C O M .

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Big & Rich

Jane Seymour

facebook.com/bigandrich

facebook.com/JaneSeymourOfficial

Jason Kennedy @JasonKennedy1

Best time!->RT @TheDishh SIGHTINGS: Looking good, Spotted riding @TheHighRollerVegas after bowling at @theLINQ

What a ride it has been visiting Las Vegas this past weekend.

I had the pleasure of dancing to the Million Dollar Quartet and riding atop The LINQ! Round 2 of our #Vegas party at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas!

A special thanks to Caesars Palace for having us and the High Roller for a wild ride!

Cowboy Troy @cowboytroy

550 feet above #LasVegas in the @HighRollerVegas #HickHop #KingOfClubs

Desiree Hartsock @deshartsock

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DINING B A L LY ’ S L A S V E G A S BLT Steak Steak House An American steak house with traditional fare and a bistro ambience. (702) 967-7258.

Nosh Quick Bite This café serves breakfast sandwiches and pastries as well as Nathan’s Famous hot dogs and salads. (702) 739-4111.

Sea: The Thai Experience Asian Exotic Thai-fusion cuisine. Specialty dishes include grilled lemongrass chicken and tamarind whole fish. (702) 967-3888.

Sterling Brunch Buffet Upscale weekend-only brunch serves bottomless Perrier-Jouët champagne, sturgeon caviar and lobster. (702) 967-7258.

C A E S A R S PA L AC E Bacchanal Buffet Buffet A grand Roman feast. Teams of chefs in nine show kitchens prepare more than 500 dishes daily. (702) 731-7928.

Beijing Noodle No. 9 Asian Giant fish tanks mark the entrance of this casual noodle house serving soups, dim sum and noodle dishes. (702) 862-3530.

Border Grill Mexican Mexican favorites seen through a modern lens.

The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 854-6700.

Carmine’s Italian Family-style Italian fare served in “wow-sized” portions. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 473-9700.

Forum Food Court Quick Bites It’s fast food elevated with well-known brands such as DiFara Pizza, Earl of Sandwich, Graeters, La Gloria, Phillips Seafood, Smashburger, Starbucks and Tiger Wok & Ramen.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill British More than 80 beers and a menu consisting of bangers and mash, and fish and chips, make this a true British pub. (702) 731-7410.

Il Mulino New York Italian Masterful Abruzzese dishes and unparalleled service. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 492-6000.

Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab Seafood Crack some claws or dive into other fresh seafood dishes. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 792-9222.

Mesa Grill Southwestern Bobby Flay’s bold flavors can be found in dishes like his New Mexican spice-rubbed pork tenderloin. (702) 650-5965.

Nobu Caesars Palace Asian Tantalizing Japanese cuisine awaits at Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s whimsical 12,775-squarefoot restaurant. (702) 785-6674.

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Old Homestead Steakhouse Steak House One of New York City’s most historic steak houses is now on the Strip. (702) 731-7560.

Payard Pâtisserie & Bistro French A pastry shop and bistro from award-winning French chef François Payard. (702) 731-7292.

Rao’s Italian A menu of home-style Italian food from the Pellegrino family includes their famous lemon chicken. (702) 731-7267.

Restaurant Guy Savoy French Gourmet dining from acclaimed chef Guy Savoy.

(702) 731-7286.

Searsucker American Chef Brian Malarkey’s contemporary spin on American comfort foods, set in a laid-back atmosphere. (702) 853-4342.

Serendipity 3 American Home of the famous Frrrozen Hot Chocolate and other American comfort foods.

(702) 731-7373.

Sushi Roku Asian Innovative Japanese cuisine and sushi served in an inviting environment. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 733-7373.

Trevi Italian Pasta dishes, brick-oven fired pizzas and homemade gelato served in a “patio” setting near the Fountain of the Gods. The Forum Shops at Caesars, (702) 735-4663.

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THE CROMWELL GIADA Italian Chef Giada De Laurentiis has crafted a menu of California-influenced, vibrant Italian fare served in a room with phenomenal Strip views.

(855) 442-3271.

FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS Carlos’n Charlie’s Mexican Dine on authentic Mexican meals or just unwind with a margarita or sangria on the poolside patio. (702) 862-3530.

Nobu Caesars Palace

Center Cut Steakhouse Steak House Succulent steaks, Kobe burgers and rack of lamb rule the menu at this classic steak house.

(702) 784-8821.

Margaritaville Caribbean Dive into Jimmy Buffett’s multilevel, Caribbean-themed restaurant and entertainment venue. (702) 733-3302.

Paradise Garden Buffet Buffet Prime rib, carved fresh turkey, steamed mussels, littleneck clams and much more.

(702) 733-3111.

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DINING HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS Flavors, The Buffet Buffet From Brazilian barbecue to Italian casseroles to fresh seafood, Flavors spans the globe.

(702) 693-6060.

Fulton Street Food Hall Quick Bite A 24-hour chef-driven marketplace featuring fresh pastries, pizza and Pan-Asian dishes.

Ice Pan Quick Bite Enjoy a healthy, all-natural ice cream with no chemicals, preservatives, artificial flavors or colors. (702) 736-6684.

Oyster Bar Seafood Menu includes favorites such as squid salad, oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab and calamari.

(702) 369-5000.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Steak House Signature sizzling USDA Prime steaks, lamb chops and seafood dishes. (702) 693-6000.

Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill American Texas-size portions and barbecue favorites served in a down-home country atmosphere.

(702) 693-6111.

THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO Guy Fieri Vegas Kitchen & Bar American Food Network star Guy Fieri brings his Flavortown favorites to the Las Vegas Strip.

(702) 731-3311.

Hash House A Go Go American Creative “twisted farm food” menu serves up jumbo portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (702) 254-4646.

Sprinkles Cupcakes Quick Bite The Sprinkles flagship features an assortment of couture cupcakes. (702) 733-0522.

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery English A modern Celtic-themed pub and sports bar serving English favorites like shepherd’s pie.

(702) 826-2100.

Yard House American Pub features 180 craft beers and an expansive menu of sliders, lettuce wraps, flatbreads and street tacos. (702) 597-0434.

PA R I S L A S V E G A S Burger Brasserie American Gourmet burgers with a French twist— from classic beef to chicken, salmon and veggie creations. (702) 946-4346.

Le Café Île St. Louis American Flavors of a Parisian café including savory crêpes, quiche and warm beignets.

(702) 946-4364.

Le Crêperie Quick Bite Walk-up bistro serves a variety of crêpes.

(702) 946-7000.

Eiffel Tower Restaurant French Dine on classic French cuisine at this romantic spot more than 100 feet above the Strip.

(702) 948-6937.

THE LINQ PROMENADE Blue Ribbon by Brooklyn Bowl American Famous for its crispy fried chicken, this casual eatery also serves jumbo sandwiches, shakes and floats. (702) 862-2695.

JJ’s Boulangerie American Bakery produces pastries, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads. (702) 946-7000.

Flour & Barley Italian Rock ‘n’ roll pizzeria serves brick-oven pizza, pasta, panini sandwiches and craft brews.

(702) 430-4430.

Ghirardelli Quick Bite Satisfy your sweet tooth with an array of icecream creations, milkshakes and chocolate drinks. (702) 650-0096.

Haute Doggery American High-quality Sahlen hot dogs are served with posh toppings. (702) 430-4435.

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Café Belle Madeleine Quick Bite From éclairs to tarts, this pâtisserie fulfills your cravings for something sweet.

(702) 946-7000.

Gordon Ramsay Steak Steak House Chef Gordon Ramsay serves upscale seafood dishes and mouthwatering cuts of beef.

(702) 677-3200.

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar Mexican Offers more than 60 tequilas, authentic Mexican dishes, a mechanical bull and great nightlife. (702) 691-3773.

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Off The Strip American Known for innovative preparations of its steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes.

(702) 331-6800.

Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at The LINQ Promenade Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Las Vegas

Martorano’s Italian The eggplant stack and Steve Martorano’s famous meatballs rule the menu here.

(702) 946-4656.

Mon Ami Gabi French Classic bistro cuisine serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a trendy scene with an amazing patio. (702) 944-4224.

Le Village Buffet Buffet Live-action cooking stations are themed after the seven French provinces. (702) 946-4930.

Yong Kang Street Asian Casual noodle and dumpling house serves a diverse mix of Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese dishes.

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DINING P L A N E T H O L LY W O O D RESORT & CASINO Earl of Sandwich Quick Bite Sink your teeth into a deluxe deli sandwich on artisanal bread. (702) 785-5555.

Gordon Ramsay BurGR American Traditional American classics go next level with selections like pork-belly bao buns.

(702) 785-5555. “Best of Las Vegas 2015” winner for Best Burger.

Koi Las Vegas Asian Features a sleek Asian decor, cool Hollywood vibe and tantalizing Japanese-inspired menu.

(702) 454-4555.

P.F. Chang’s Asian This modern Chinese bistro has an extensive menu packed with family-style dishes.

(702) 836-0955.

Pink’s Hot Dogs Quick Bite Legendary gourmet franks—many named after their celebrity creators. (702) 405-4711.

Pin-Up Pizza Quick Bite The New York-style pizza spot is home to the largest slice on the Strip, measuring 15 inches.

Planet Dailies American This 24-hour coffee shop and café offers eclectic cuisine. (702) 732-1222.

Ringer Wings, Pizza & Sliders American Place bets and cheer on your favorite sports team at this casual comfort food eatery.

(702) 785-5555.

Spice Market Buffet Buffet This sensory smorgasbord has tastes from around the globe. (702) 785-9005.

Strip House Steak House Charred prime cuts of beef accompany signature sides, such as black-truffle creamed spinach. (702) 737-5200.

Carnival World Buffet Buffet Seven live stations, including a teppanyaki grill, serve more than 300 dishes.

(702) 777-7757.

Hash House A Go Go American Creative “twisted farm food” menu serves up jumbo portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner. (702) 777-2761.

Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

KJ Dim Sum & Seafood Asian Featuring traditional Chinese cuisine and an extensive seafood menu. (702) 777-7777.

Martorano’s Italian The eggplant stack and Steve Martorano’s famous meatballs rule the menu here.

(702) 777-7740.

Pho Da Nang Vietnamese Kitchen Asian Authentic Vietnamese menu includes Pho— a soup with linguine-shaped rice noodles, herbs and meat. (866) 746-7671.

Royal India Bistro Indian Featuring Indian delicacies cooked in a 500-degree tandoor clay oven. (702) 777-2277.

VooDoo Steak at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

Sports Deli Quick Bite Bratwursts, burgers, pizza and sandwiches near the race and sports book. (702) 777-7777.

Village Seafood Buffet Buffet Serves all-you-can-eat favorites of lobster, snow-crab legs, shrimp, oysters and sushi.

(702) 777-7943.

VooDoo Steak Steak House Enjoy a Tomahawk rib eye or fresh seafood selections with your view from the 50th floor.

(702) 862-3530.

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room Wine Bar Tasting room and retail shop offers more than 100 wines by the glass and showcases 10,000 bottles. (702) 777-7962.

Yolös Mexican Grill Mexican Spicing up this Mexican eatery are the more than 60 tequilas and a fresh-fruit margarita bar. (702) 785-5555.

RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO All-American Bar & Grille American Enjoy “Rio Dry Aged” Angus steaks, sandwiches and seafood at this restaurant and sports bar.

(702) 777-7767.

BK Whopper® Bar Quick Bite Build your own burger with the option to enjoy it with an ice-cold beer.

(702) 777-7777.

Búzios Seafood Restaurant Seafood Gaze out over the Rio’s VooDoo Beach while dining on the freshest seafood.

(702) 862-3530.

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T B A L LY ’ S L A S V E G A S Jubilee Adult Lavish stage production has eye-catching, toe-tapping musical numbers and costumed showgirls—the last of their kind on the Las Vegas Strip. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Olivia Newton-John Headliner Olivia Newton-John performs her hits, including songs from Grease and Xanadu, in a show that’s a musical journey through her career. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

C A E S A R S PA L AC E Absinthe Variety Vaudeville show, hosted by the Gazillionaire, has sexy burlesque numbers, comedy bits and astonishing acts of skill and strength.

Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

Vinnie Favorito Comedy Wise-guy comedian is known for his off-the-cuff roasts of audience members.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Jerry Seinfeld Comedy Best-selling author, stand-up legend and sitcom superstar Jerry Seinfeld brings his take on life to The Colosseum stage.

Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo Attraction Poolside paradise is home to Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, pelicans, koi and turtles. (702) 733-3111.

X Burlesque Adult Revue combines imaginative choreography with outrageous props, such as bungees, bathtubs and beds to tease the crowd.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Mariah Carey Headliner Best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold, performs her 18 #1 songs. Tickets: (866) 320-9763.

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Matt Goss Headliner Backed by a nine-piece band, the British crooner is a throwback to old Vegas, singing original songs and popular covers.

Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

An Evening with Rita Rudner Comedy Comedienne returns to the Las Vegas Strip with all new material. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Defending the Caveman Comedy Solo play is a hilarious take on the relationship between men and women.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Reba, Brooks & Dunn Headliners Superstar entertainers Reba, Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are “Together in Vegas” for a one-of-a-kind country music residency.

Tickets: (888) 929-7849.

Rod Stewart Headliner Ready to rock? Rod Stewart performs the rock and R&B favorites that have defined his career.

Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

Donny & Marie Headliner The singing siblings perform their greatest hits—“a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n‘ roll.” Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Legends in Concert Tribute Impersonators pay homage to superstars of yesterday and today, performing as Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Madonna and more.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Tony N’ Tina’s Wedding Dinner Show An interactive satire of an Italian-American wedding has audiences in the middle of the action, attending the ceremony and wild reception. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Elton John Headliner World-renowned singer and songwriter Elton John performs his hits in “The Million Dollar Piano.” Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

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The Improv Comedy Club Comedy Comics have been making audiences laugh at this improv location since 1995.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The Mac King Comedy Magic Show Magic Everyone loves the mad plaid magician.

Mac King’s act combines quirky humor, visual gags and sleight-of-hand tricks.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Menopause The Musical Musical An empowering musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Million Dollar Quartet Musical Tony® Award-winning musical re-creates the day Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley met to jam at the Sun Records studio. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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The Auto Collections Attraction Take an audio tour of the more than 250 antique and historic automobiles at the world’s largest classic-car showroom. Tickets: (702) 794-3174.

Frank Marino’s Divas Las Vegas Production You won’t believe your eyes—these gals are really guys. The energetic show stars Frank Marino and a cast of superstar female impersonators.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Jeff Civillico Comedy Join world-champion juggler Jeff Civillico for an afternoon of fun at this all-ages comedy show.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Britney Spears at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

High Roller Attraction View the Strip like never before. Topping out at 550 feet, the world’s tallest observation wheel has Happy Hour Cabins available all day long.

(702) 694-8100. “Best of Las Vegas 2015” winner for Best Attraction.

PA R I S L A S V E G A S Anthony Cools Comedy In this adults-only show, hypnotist Anthony Cools taps into the subconscious naughtiness of audience volunteers. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Eiffel Tower Experience Attraction Take romance to new heights. The observation deck—460 feet above the Strip—has breathtaking, panoramic views. Tickets: (702) 946-4350.

Jersey Boys Musical Tony Award®-winning musical tells the story of the rise to fame of blue-collar boys Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Jersey Boys at Paris Las Vegas

Britney Spears Headliner The pop diva showcases her signature style, performing her infectious dance hits in her new show, “Britney: Piece of Me.” Tickets: (855) 234-7469. “Best of Las Vegas 2015” winner for Best Overall Show.

Jeff Dunham Comedy Ventriloquist Jeff Dunham and his cast of oddball characters are “Not Playing with a Full Deck.”

Tickets: (800) 745-3000.

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E N T E R TA I N M E N T Penn & Teller at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino

GOLF COURSES Cascata Designed by renowned golf-course architect Rees Jones, Cascata is celebrated as one of the finest designs in the world and offers the ultimate in quality and service. One Cascata Drive, Boulder City, NV 89005.

Phone: (702) 294-2005. GolfCascata.com Rio Secco Golf Club Located in the foothills of the Black Mountains, and home of the Butch Harmon School of Golf, this challenging Rees Jones-designed course features holes running through steep canyons with others on plateaus overlooking the city. 2851 Grand Hills Dr., Henderson, NV 89052.

Phone: (702) 777-2400. RioSecco.net

RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO Chippendales Adult Experience “The Ultimate Girls Night Out®” when you visit the fast-paced Chippendales® revue, which features 12 chiseled male dancers. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Duck Commander Musical Musical Get your duck calls ready! The Robertson family’s story comes to life onstage for the first time. Inside Crown Theater.

Tickets: (888) 746-7784.

MJ Live Tribute Show pays homage to the King of Pop with Justin Dean emulating the moves and sound of Michael Jackson. Inside Crown Theater. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Penn & Teller Magic The “Bad Boys of Magic” put on an edgy act mixing comedy and magic that involves knives, guns, fire and more.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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The Rat Pack Is Back! Tribute Relive the days when Las Vegas’ most famous entertainers put the town on the map with their music, comedy and iconic style.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

VooDoo Zip Line Attraction Riders are propelled from the Rio’s Masquerade Tower to the Ipanema Tower, traveling at speeds reaching 33 mph.

Tickets: (702) 388-0477.

X Rocks Adult Las Vegas’ hottest all-rock, topless revue is a stimulating, high-voltage show pairing sensual dance routines with classic-rock anthems. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Indigo Lounge Bustling lounge recaptures the splendors of a refined Las Vegas nightlife experience.

(702) 967-4111.

Bugsy’s Bar Video poker bar in the center of the action.

C A E S A R S PA L AC E Cleopatra’s Barge A vintage Vegas lounge. The venue transforms into The Gossy Room every Friday and Saturday night with entertainment by Matt Goss. (702) 791-7110.

FIZZ Las Vegas Offering couture cocktails and a carefully crafted menu, this high-end champagne lounge is perfect for sophisticated socializing.

(702) 776-3200.

Lobby Bar Sleek and stylish 24-hour lounge features a unique drink menu from mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim.

OMNIA Nightclub Combining cutting-edge technology with seductive design, this high-energy nightclub features the world’s top deejays.

Seahorse Lounge The laid-back lounge features a 1,700-gallon aquarium as its focal point. (702) 731-7110.

HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS Carnaval Court This party spot is home of the world’s top flair bartenders and live daily entertainment.

Open until 4 a.m. (702) 693-6143.

The Piano Bar Offers a full slate of live shows including Cook E. Jarr, Pete “Big Elvis” Vallee, dueling pianos and karaoke.

THE LINQ HOTEL & CASINO 3535 Destination bar features custom-made infused cocktails and barrel-aged spirits.

TAG Sports Bar Sporting events from around the globe stream live 24 hours a day at TAG, which features 300 domestic and imported bottled beers and offers interactive, electronic gaming.

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Bound by Salvatore Relax in this sophisticated lounge with a carefully crafted cocktail from esteemed mixologist, Salvatore Calabrese.

BLVD. Cocktail Company Guests sip finely crafted cocktails, oversize martinis and hard-to-find spirits at this sophisticated piano bar and social club.

Drai’s After Hours After-hours nightclub for those who don’t want the party to end. Open Thursday through Sunday, from 1 a.m.

Brooklyn Bowl There’s more to this New York City transplant than its famed fried chicken, including its 32 lanes for bowling, nightly concert schedule and menu filled with gourmet comfort food.

(702) 862-2695.

Interlude This casino lounge is the ideal vantage point for people-watching, socializing or just taking a break.

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It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Bar Wastin’ away has never been more fun than at this cheerful Las Vegas bar at the heart of the Margaritaville Casino.

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Drai’s Beach Club • Nightclub Perched 11 stories above the Strip, this 65,000-square-foot rooftop club offers a nonstop party set to music from the world’s best DJs. (702) 737-0555.

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O’Sheas The Strip’s favorite party destination is back with low-minimum gaming tables, beer-pong tables, live music and budgetfriendly drink specials.

Purple Zebra You can mix and match combinations at this self-serve daiquiri bar, featuring 30 different flavors and dozens of candy toppings.

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NIGHTLIFE PA R I S L A S V E G A S Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop Stimulating club goers with three separate nightlife experiences: a high-energy nightclub, magnificent Strip-side Chateau Terrace and blossoming Chateau Gardens.

(702) 776-7777. chateaunightclublv.com Le Cabaret The charming lounge offers entertainment seven nights a week. (702) 946-7000.

Le Central This newly-renovated bar serves an array of crafted cocktails in a luxurious Parisian setting. (702) 946-7000.

Napoleon’s Dueling Piano Bar Pianists square off nightly to play your requests. A full-service bar, including a menu of carefully selected champagnes, is available.

(702) 946-7000.

Napoleon’s Dueling Piano Bar at Paris Las Vegas

P L A N E T H O L LY W O O D RESORT & CASINO Extra Lounge At the Sin City headquarters of entertainment news program Extra, kick back with a cocktail as the TV show’s correspondents and crew get up close and personal with Tinseltown’s hotshots. (702) 785-5555.

Heart Bar The pulse of Planet Hollywood beats throughout the resort’s phenomenal three-acre casino.

At the core is Heart, where thirst is quenched around the clock. (702) 785-5555.

The Playing Field Lounge Planet Hollywood’s very own double-header.

Its daytime Race and Sports Book transforms into a nocturnal lounge. (702) 785-5555.

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Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas

Flirt Lounge A haven where women gather after a Chippendales show, one of the steamiest male revues in Vegas. (702) 777-7777. iBar The ultra-lounge in the heart of the resort features interactive tabletops, DJs and go-go dancers. (702) 777-7777.

VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub Flair bartenders mix up wild concoctions such as the Witch Doctor. Sip a signature cocktail inside on the 51st floor or on the outdoor deck, where you can take in the breathtaking view of the Las Vegas Strip. (702) 777-7800.

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THE LINQ PROMENADE LINQ娱乐广场 LINQ娱乐广场（LINQ Promenade）位于拉斯维加斯大道中心，是 该市最新的社交热门场所。这一集购物、餐饮和娱乐于一身的露天 街区建有30多座别具风格的场馆，拥有世界上最高的摩天轮High Roller。娱乐广场毗邻近期重新改建的度假地LINQ赌场酒店，该酒 店配备尖端科技和新颖、前卫的设计。 caesars.com/thelinq

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NOBU CAESARS PALACE 凯撒宫诺布酒店 作为名厨松久信幸规模最大且最具创意的餐厅，凯撒宫诺布酒店 的设计和精美菜品受到极高赞誉。奇思妙想的空间中呈现多个迥 异的就餐区，包括一个15人座的寿司吧、私人就餐包、铁板烧餐 区以及一个酒吧和一个休息厅。诺布的菜品能够满足最挑剔的味 蕾。在这里，就餐者可以一品进口亚洲和日本鱼类、海鲜、寿司 卷和异域风情的美味。餐厅还供应日本佐渡岛的北雪酒造酿制的 三种稀有日本清酒。 NobuCaesarsPalace.com

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OMNIA NIGHTCLUB OMNIA夜总会 这家拉斯维加斯大道上最新的夜总会将是一次令人陶醉之旅。 位于凯撒宫的这一大型热辣夜总会拥有包括Calvin Harris、Afrojack 和Armin Van Buuren在内的众多世界顶尖DJ。这一多层建筑包括一间 极具诱惑力的超大休息厅、楼顶花园以及一间位于四层楼高穹顶之下的 大规模主舞厅。在舞厅之上的半层中设有多个私密VIP包房，营造出一 种仿佛欧洲歌剧院般的氛围。 OmniaNightclub.com

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ON THE STRIP Andrea’s Dining Chef Joseph Elevado combines hip Asian dining with a sexy atmosphere.

Wynn Las Vegas, (702) 770-3463.

Le Réve – The Dream Production Aquatic adventure features aerial acrobatics, high dives and synchronized swimmers.

Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 770-9966.

Bardot Brasserie Dining Chef Michael Mina serves French cuisine with a modern twist. Aria Resort & Casino, (702) 590-8638.

Steve Wynn’s ShowStoppers Production Music spectacular brings a cast of 66 singers, dancers and a full orchestra to the stage.

Wynn Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 770-9966.

The Beatles LOVE Production This show combines the magic and acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil with the music of The Beatles. The Mirage Hotel and Casino.

Tickets: (702) 792-7777.

Table 10 Dining Emeril Lagasse’s seasonal New Orleansinspired favorites including shrimp po’ boys.

The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Palazzo, (702) 607-6363.

The Buffet at Wynn Dining Indulge at 15 live-action cooking stations featuring freshly grilled meats and seafood.

Wynn Las Vegas, (702) 770-3340.

Zarkana by Cirque du Soleil Production Blending circus arts with acrobats, the show creates a surreal world where physical virtuosity rubs shoulders with the bizarre.

Aria Resort & Casino. Tickets: (855) 927-5262.

Delmonico Steakhouse Dining Emeril Lagasse’s timeless American steakhouse serves dry-aged prime cuts and carries 700 varieties of whiskey. The Venetian, (702) 414-3737.

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Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House Dining Emeril Lagasse’s signature “New New Orleans” dishes include fresh market fish, fried frog legs or alligator meatballs. MGM Grand, (702) 891-7374.

Hyde Nightlife Sophisticated indoor/outdoor lounge overlooks the Bellagio’s dancing fountains.

Bellagio, (702) 693-8700.

KÀ by Cirque du Soleil Production A unique aerial affair that tells a heroic tale of twins who embark on an adventurous journey to fulfill their destinies. MGM Grand.

Tickets: (702) 531-3826.

Lagasse’s Stadium Nightlife Watch the game on more than 100 HDTVs and enjoy Emeril Lagasse comfort food favs like the steak Bam’wich or Creole burger.

The Palazzo, (702) 607-2665.

Maverick Airlines Adventure Express flights to Grand Canyon West, home of the Skywalk, or to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. (702) 405-4300.

FlyMaverick.com Maverick Helicopter Tours Adventure Ascend to the skies with Maverick Helicopters.

First-class excursions above the Strip, Grand Canyon and Colorado River. (702) 405-4300.

FlyMaverick.com Michael Jackson One™

By Cirque du Soleil Production A sonic, tonic fusion of acrobatics, dance and visuals provides an immersive experience into Michael’s music. Mandalay Bay. Tickets: (888) 628-0843.

Mustang Helicopter Adventure Experience breathtaking bird’s-eye views of the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam aboard a luxurious ECO-Star Helicopter.

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Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace

B A L LY ’ S L A S V E G A S Spa at Bally’s Hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 967-4366

C A E S A R S PA L AC E COLOR—A Salon by Michael Boychuck Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday.

Appointments: (866) 730-7791

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FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS The Spa at Flamingo Hours: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 733-3535

HARRAH’S LAS VEGAS The Spa at Harrah’s Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 369-5126

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PA R I S L A S V E G A S

COLOR—A Salon by Michael Boychuck at Caesars Palace

Paris Spa by Mandara Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 946-4366

P L A N E T H O L LY W O O D RESORT & CASINO Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 785-5772

RIO ALL-SUITE HOTEL & CASINO Rio Spa & Salon Hours: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily Appointments: (702) 777-7779

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Maverick Helicopters is the exclusive helicopter company to provide air travel to and from the Las Vegas Motor Speedway during the three-day dance music festival. “We are thrilled to be a part of the Electric Daisy Carnival weekend in Las Vegas,” said Bryan Kroten, Vice President of Marketing of Maverick Helicopters. “These nights are some of our pilot’s favorite days to work.”

CHARTER YOUR OWN RIDE, BE A VIP TO THE EDC.

The experience starts in the lobby of the company’s headquarters, which is transformed into a pre-festival gathering spot with a live DJ and a club-like feel. The party continues on board with pilots playing music from EDC artists.

Maverick Helicopters even flies the talent out to EDC, so you never know who will be on your flight. Tiësto, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Skrillex, Hardwell and others have all taken to the sky and arrived at the speedway in style in previous years.

Some of the DJ’s have even requested that pilots play their own music while in route to get them fired up for their evening set.

Private charters start at $3,000 for up to seven passengers. Individual seat rates per person are $800 for round trip and $500 for one way.

All flights depart and arrive through the company’s main terminal, which is located at 6075 South Las Vegas Boulevard, near Mandalay Bay. RESERVATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED.

For more information, or to make a reser vation for the ELEC TRIC DAISY C ARNIVAL VIP HELICOPTER char ters, call 702-405-4300 or visit flymaverick.com .

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STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3500 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 893-4800

HOURS

Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m. daily Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight

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WOMEN’S APPAREL

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La Martina

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ART GALLERIES

Anne Fontaine

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Gap Kids

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La Perla

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Antiquities

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Lacoste

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Kush Fine Art Gallery

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SPECIALTY APPAREL

Loro Piana

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Caché

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Moncler

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Rotella Gallery

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Elie Tahari

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Polo Ralph Lauren

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Giorgio Armani

702 904 7741

REDValentino

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Balenciaga

702 732 1660

M Missoni

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Scoop NYC

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Brighton Collectibles

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Marc Jacobs

702 369 2007

Ted Baker London

702 369 4755

Coach

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Thomas Pink

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Fendi

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True Religion

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Gucci

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Henri Bendel

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Versace

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Longchamp

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Louis Vuitton

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Zadig & Voltaire

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Michael Kors

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Mulberry

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Tumi

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Marciano

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

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AllSaints

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Banana Republic

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Sandro

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St. John

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Brooks Brothers

Tadashi

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Burberry

702 731 0650

Tatyana Designs

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Tommy Bahama The Shop for Women

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Chrome Hearts

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Tory Burch

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Custo Barcelona

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Diesel

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Emporio Armani

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Gap

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MEN’S APPAREL Alfred Dunhill

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ATHLETIC APPAREL / ACCESSORIES NIKE

702 650 8888 ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / VIDEO

SPECIALTY SHOPS The Apple Store Bath & Body Works

702 796 4902

Ermenegildo Zegna

702 369 5458

John Varvatos

702 939 0922

Guess

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Casa Fuente Cigars

702 731 5051

Pal Zileri

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H&M

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Field of Dreams

Tommy Bahama

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James Perse

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Vilebrequin

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L.K.Bennett

702 359 0660

702 684 8800

COSMETICS / SKIN CARE / FRAGRANCE Art of Shaving

702 425 4954

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CHANEL

702 735 2555

Kemo Sabe

702 862 4800

Dior Beauty

702 369 6072

Montblanc

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Inglot

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Kiehl’s Since 1851

702 784 0025

MAC 702 369 8770 Cosmetics NARS

702 749 1525

Oro Gold Cosmetics

702 369 0752

Sephora

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SHOES Charlotte Olympia

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Christian Louboutin

702 818 8444

Donald J Pliner

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Fendi Shoe Salon

702 732 9040

Giuseppe Zanotti

702 866 0055

Jimmy Choo

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JEWELRY Baccarat

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Salvatore Ferragamo

702 933 9333

Blancpain Breitling

702 862 4440

Sergio Rossi

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Cartier

702 418 3904

Shoooz at The Forum

702 734 7600

David Yurman

702 794 4545 Skechers Fitness

702 433 0560

Stuart Weitzman

702 369 9222

Tod’s

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UGG Australia

702 430 7250

The Walking Company

702 792 8400

Hearts On Fire Hublot

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Jaeger Le-Coultre

COMING SOON

Officine Panerai

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Pandora

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Rolex Boutique

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Roman Times

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Swarovski

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Swatch

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Tiffany & Co.

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Tourneau

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Van Cleef & Arpels

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GIFTS Caesars

702 731 7851

Forum Gifts & Sundries

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Magnet Maximus

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Planet Hollywood Super Store

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Welcome to Las Vegas

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EYEWEAR SPECIALTY FOOD / CONFECTIONS CHANEL

702 735 2555

Davante

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Davante Sun

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Ciao Ciao Cafe

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Vosges Haut- Chocolat

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The Forum Shops at Caesars offers a premier luxury-shopping experience. Combining many of the world’s most exclusive luxury retailers and top restaurants, the Roman-themed shopping center has even become a destination in itself, attracting more than 28 million people to the mall each year. 凯撒宫购物中心拥有160多家奢华商铺和餐馆， 是拉斯维加斯闻名遐迩的高档购物中心。 诸如Gucci、David Yurman、Louis Vuitton、 Burberry、Tourneau和苹果电脑等一些世界顶 级奢侈品牌均在这一罗马风格的购物中心设有店 铺。凯撒宫购物中心本身也已成为一处必看景 点，每年有超过2800万人到访该购物中心。

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STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3545 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 322-0560 WWW.THELINQ.COM FACEBOOK.COM/THELINQ TWITTER.COM/THELINQ

HOURS

Sunday, 10 a.m.–10 p.m.

Monday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–midnight Some establishments open even earlier and later.

Free valet with self parking available underneath the High Roller observation wheel.

SPECIALTY STORES

12A.M. Run

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Bella Scarpa

702 892 8018

Chili Beans

424 901 9629

Ghirardelli

702 650 0096

Goorin Bros.

702 732 4287

Havaianas

702 868 2884

Kitson

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KOTO

702 486 5117

Pier 30

702 371 4144

Polaroid Fotobar

702 793 2040

Ruby Blue

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The LINQ Promenade is an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment district, anchored by the world’s tallest observation wheel, the 550-foot-tall High Roller. Located at the heart of the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ Promenade features more than 30 unique venues and plays host to a variety of special events, concerts and festivals.

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BEST NEW MUSIC VENUE LAS VEGAS W E E K LY

“Without question the best crispy, crunchy, yummy fried chicken I’ve ever had in my life.”

- Food Network’s “Best Thing I Ever Ate” “One of the most incredible places on earth.”

- Rolling Stone

TOP 10 NEW RESTAURANTS LAS VEGAS REVIEW JOURNAL

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With food by New York’s legendary Blue Ribbon, the best live music in Vegas, and 32 majestic hardwood lanes, Brooklyn Bowl stands in a league of its own at the center of The Strip. It’s How We Roll.

L O C AT E D C E N T E R S T R I P AT T H E L I N Q / 3 5 4 5 L A S V E G A S B O U L E VA R D S O U T H / B R O O K L Y N B O W L . C O M / @ B B O W L V E G A S

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M IRACLE MILE SH O P S AT P LAN ET H O LLYWO O D R E S OR T & C A S I NO

STORE DIRECTORY HOURS

ADDRESS: 3663 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 866-0703

Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–11 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.–Midnight

WWW.MIRACLEMILESHOPSLV.COM FACEBOOK.COM/MIRACLEMILESHOPSLV TWITTER.COM/MIRACLEMILELV

Some establishments open even earlier and later.

Free valet and covered parking available

WOMEN’S APPAREL

Vercini

702 560 1701

Flight 23

COMING SOON

TAGS Evolution

702 998 8778

Tervis

702 477 6725

Tristar Sports Memorabilia

702 534 1650

Vegas The Store

702 892 0311

Zen Zone

702 735 1195

by Foot Action ANGL BCBGeneration

702 471 1115 CHILDREN’S APPAREL & TOYS

Lids Locker Room

702 369 8158

Citta Delle Luci

702 862 4949

Shoe Palace

702 734 028

Gap Kids

702 862 4042

702 732 4489

BCBG MAXAZRIA

702 735 2947

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702 892 0406

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Bikini Bay

702 699 5597

SPECIALTY APPAREL

Caché

702 699 5448

American Apparel

Chico’s

702 732 2816

Desigual Frederick’s

ABC Stores

702 733 7182

702 369 7394

ABC Stores

702 735 5006

ART GALLERIES

Billabong

702 454 7143

Alpaca Imports

702 862 8297

Art of Music

702 313 7664

702 735 9440

Crazy Shirts

702 893 7780

Britney:

702 750 9681

Kush Fine Art

702 363 1990

702 731 9360

French Connection

702 733 6420

Gap

702 862 4042

Gap Maternity

702 862 4042

U Wanna Piece of Me? Brookstone

of Hollywood Hervé Léger LOFT Marciano Marshall Rousso Mimi Mango Stash Womens Tatyana Designs

Club Tattoo

702 732 3348

702 699 5363

HANDBAGS /LUGGAGE

702 836 9711

Tattoo & Body Piercing

H&M

702 369 1195

Fat Tuesday

702 735 0121

Lucky Brand Jeans

702 733 6612

Francesca’s

702 431 7299

Quiksilver/Roxy

702 731 1521

Garrett Popcorn Shops 702 445 6501

Tommy Bahama

702 731 3988

GNC

702 432 0858

True Religion

702 893 2340

Guess Accessories

702 892 0658

Hattitude

702 732 1232

COSMETICS / SKIN CARE

Houdini’s Magic Shop

702 314 4674

Adore

702 732 0170

Las Vegas Fight Shop

702 366 0502

The Art of Shaving

702 802 6381

Magnet Max

702 693 6719

Basin White

702 691 2726

Nestle’s Toll House

702 731 0202

Bath & Body Works

702 836 0875

The Body Shop

702 733 7350

Travel +

702 733 0611 702 699 5597 702 794 0003 702 636 1100 Brand Jeans

White House|

702 732 2562

Urban Outfitters

702 733 0058

Vegas Royalty

702 731 1956

Volcom

702 369 2340

Black Market

702 464 5805

ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / VIDEO Saxe Theater

702 260 7200

Test America

702 369 2421

V Theater

702 260 7200

702 862 4475 ATHLETIC APPAREL / ACCESSORIES

Napoleon

702 733 6005

Original Penguin

702 734 0089

Shaunz

702 792 5255

House of Hoops

Stash Men’s

702 893 0010

Lids

Café Champs Sports

702 693 6996 The Source Electronics 702 432 9440

Foot Locker/

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702 650 9928

MEN’S APPAREL

Wyland Galleries

Guess

702 735 3174

702 734 0193

Cashman Photo Magic 702 792 3686

702 732 4529

Victoria’s Secret

Kech

Oh My Godard Gallery 702 699 9099

702 733 4942

702 732 0061

702 731 3421

LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics

702 734 0310

Street Corner News Sugar Factory

702 866 0777

M.A.C. Cosmetics

702 734 0129

VEGAS PLAYER M AGAZIN E

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Original Diva

702 836 9112

Sephora

702 737 0550

Yves Chantre

702 836 9940

JEWELRY Aldo Accessories

702 369 2307

Alex & Ani

702 823 5555

Brighton Collectibles

702 313 2220

Fossil

702 678 6466

Kay Jewelers

702 784 0644

Landau

702 737 7342

Pandora

702 836 9591

Shemoni Sterling Silver Jewelry

702 893 9996

Swarovski

702 732 7302

The TitanFactory

702 735 1693

EYEWEAR Solstice Sunglass Boutique

702 369 3103

Sunglass Hut

702 732 3426

Sunglass Hut

702 731 2558

Sunglass Hut (kiosk)

702 894 9815

Sunglass Hut (kiosk)

702 731 0620

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino is a 1.2-mile-long ring of retail and entertainment complex centered on the Las Vegas Strip.

The shopping center features 170 specialty stores, 15 restaurants and several live entertainment venues.

SHOES Aldo

702 369 1311

Bakers

702 697 0041

Call It Spring

702 734 0088

Chinese Laundry

702 836 9707

David Z NYC Footwear 702 699 5661 DC Shoes

702 369 2730

Journeys

702 732 9407

Skechers

702 207 2360

Steve Madden

702 733 7766

The Walking Company 702 734 7150

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C A LV I N HARRIS HOT HIT MAKER O M N I A N I G H T C L U B ’ S E L E C T R O N I C S U P E R S T A R

Calvin Harris ruled both the airways and turntables in 2014. The Scottish DJ and producer’s latest studio album, Motion, not only produced the swim season mega-hit, “Summer,” but his follow-up singles, “Blame” and “Outside,” also landed on the charts, making him the first artist ever to have three songs simultaneously in the top 10 of Billboard’s “Hot Dance/Electronic Songs” chart. This year, Harris is taking up residency at OMNIA Nightclub inside Caesars Palace.

DID YOU HAVE A FAVORITE ARTIST GROWING UP? When I was eight [in 1992], Jamiroquai released their first album. They were at the forefront of a new sub-genre known as acid jazz.

I heard their singles and was obsessed. I begged my mum to get me the CD. That was the first album I owned. [The group] began my lifelong obsession with bass lines.

WHERE DOES THE INSPIRATION COME FROM WHEN SONGWRITING? Your surroundings really influence the material being produced.

Luckily, almost everywhere in the world gets dark at night. That feeling of solitude you get alone in a small room after midnight really helps writing the sort of lyrics I like. I strive to write lasting songs that mean something and connect with people emotionally. It’s a myth that you can’t create something with depth that you can also party to.

OMNIA DJs

WHY IS LAS VEGAS SUCH A GREAT CITY FOR ELECTRIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)?

The magic of Vegas is found at night, so it’s no surprise the club scene is such an integral part of the city.

The way music has grown in Vegas reflects the rest of America.

C A LV I N H A R R I S CHUCKIE

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TO WHAT DO YOU ATTRIBUTE THE RISE OF DANCE MUSIC IN THE U.S.?

Make no mistake: People were partying; they were just listening to a different kind of music.

It’s not a case of catching up.

Every country has its own reasons for enjoying the music they do at a certain time. It just took a while for dance music to evolve to a state in which America was ready to embrace it on a larger level.

WHAT MOST EXCITES YOU ABOUT OMNIA? It has the biggest dance floor in Las Vegas! It’s exciting because the club is designed to create a special experience for every single person in the building.

WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM YOU IN 2015?

I’m working again with John Newman on his new album. He sang “Blame” on mine. I’m also experimenting using my own voice on some songs, like I did with “Feel So Close” and “Summer.” I just had an album come out at the end of last year, so I’m in the trying-thingsout-stage again right now.

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NICKY ROMERO

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: CAESARSPALACE.COM

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Calvin Harris’s current hit album, Motion, is out now.

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