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Martha Stewart is opening a cozy restaurant at Paris Las Vegas.

The Count Room goes live at Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse; new drag queens join RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE!; and can you believe Donny Osmond’s “Puppy Love” is turning 50?

Introducing the Horseshoe brand, which is expanding to several Caesars Entertainment destinations.

Villa View: A look at the Caesars Palace Villas, where our fashion shoot was photographed.

12 CALENDAR Concerts, events and more Las Vegas happenings.

14 ON THE STRIP Rise & Shine: And dig into a satisfying selection of breakfast and brunch spots.

16 NEWS & NOTES Around the Empire: What’s happening at Caesars Entertainment resorts across the U.S.

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22 THE DISH You can have your cake and your Cronuts® too (or a juicy steak) with new eateries coming from Dominique Ansel, Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro and Peter Luger.

26 IN THE KNOW Eight years since it opened, the very first Nobu Hotel gets a modern refresh.

30 SENSES Vows that wow. Say “I do!” to wedding packages that take nuptials to the next level.

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42 FASHION FORWARD Villa Sweet Villa. Cool, cuttingedge style makes itself at home in the Caesars Palace Villas.

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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa brings even more flavor with his newest Nobu restaurant at Paris Las Vegas.

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We stop by the sleek, sexy new Vanderpump à Paris at Paris Las Vegas for a peek at the cocktail and dining menus.

Entertainment at Flamingo Las Vegas runs the gamut, from Wayne Newton and Piff the Magic Dragon to “X Burlesque” and RuPaul’s troupe of queens.

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Caesars Sportbook is now the Official Sports Betting Partner of two New York teams and Madison Square Garden, and proudly partners with the Manning family.

Starcatcher: Celebrity sightings in Las Vegas.

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Las Vegas dining and entertainment guide.

The World Series of Poker will move to the Las Vegas Strip for its 53rd run, emceed by swinging Hollywood star Vince Vaughn.

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On Location: Caesars Palace Villas In this issue, Fashion Forward spends some time in the stunning Caesars Palace villas in the Caesars Suites collection, offering more than 12 opulent choices of accommodations.

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Martha Stewart has long been the name that’s synonymous with entertaining beautifully. Now that name is going to be on the Las Vegas Strip when the goddess of good taste introduces her first-ever, full-fledged restaurant at Paris Las Vegas.

bring the true functional and practical aesthetic and vibe of her humble abode.

Menu details are still under wraps, but Stewart was farm-to-table before it became a trendy phrase. She’ll continue this tradition by sourcing many of her ingredients from local Opening in spring 2022, The Bedford farms, like the ones that supply

by Martha Stewart promises to be the Las Vegas Farmer’s Market, or an immersive dining experience that smaller purveyors from around the offers a glimpse into how the lifestyle country, like Vermont Creamery and icon truly lives. And at Paris Las Jasper Hill Farm. And of course, it Vegas, she’s in good company with wouldn’t be Martha Stewart without fellow celebrity chefs Gordon Ramsay, a taste of luxury, with goods from Bobby Flay and Nobu Matsuhisa, who Urbani Truffles and Roe Caviar. We also call the resort home. also know we can look forward to seasonal menus for dinner and But it’s Stewart’s home we’re weekend brunch, “the very same most interested in. The eatery is kinds of foods I serve my friends and an homage to The Bedford, her family,” promises Stewart. serene country farmhouse on her 156-acre farm in upstate New York, Paris Las Vegas may be a long way where she “brings the outdoors in.” off from bucolic upstate New York, The 194-seat restaurant was designed but if anyone can make guests

by Stewart herself and is beautifully feel like dining on the Strip is like appointed with thoughtful décor stepping into her own home, it’s and a neutral color palette to Martha Stewart.

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Coming off their 50th Anniversary Tour, The Doobie Brothers will headline an eight-show limited engagement at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, May 13-28.

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If you haven’t seen him by now, “Tonight’s the Night.” Entering his 11th year performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Rod Stewart returns with “The Hits” for four shows, May 14-21.

The Backstreet Boys kick off their DNA World Tour 2022 with four shows, April 8-9, 15 and 16, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Keith Urban has announced three new performances of his “Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace over Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29.

John Legend opens his “Love In Las Vegas” residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino with a series of shows April 22-May 7. He’ll return August 5-20 and October 14-29.

Shuffle up and deal! The 53rd annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) tournament will be held on the Las Vegas Strip at Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas, May 31-July 19.

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J UN E Spend a magical night with 17-time GRAMMY Award-winner Sting as he headlines his Las Vegas residency, “My Songs,” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Eight performances: June 3-18.

Don’t miss the opportunity to catch one of the final 16 shows of Shania Twain’s “Let’s Go!” residency at Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

She’ll perform June 3-18 with a final run August 26-September 10.

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Top Spots for Breakfast and Brunch They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

So with that in mind, here is a look at the top places to grab the day’s first meal. And don’t worry if you’re not an early riser or took advantage of a night out; we’ve got some satisfying brunch spots that are open well into the afternoon.

From top: Pronto

by Giada serves quick grab-and-go bites like breakfast sandwiches and smoothies; Bacchanal Buffet offers a wide range of dishes.

cold brunch selections. Think individual mini-dishes like truffle mushroom egg bites, crab Florentine Benedict, corned beef hash and smoked salmon. Bacchanal also has vegetarian options, including a tofu scramble and plant-based sausages. Caesars Palace, Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Bacchanal Buffet Looking for the ultimate brunch? Bacchanal Buffet has all the usual fixin’s, and so much more. The extravagant weekend brunch consists of a build-your-own omelet bar, a meat carving station and an amazing pancake and waffle bar with sauces and toppings. We’re talking red velvet waffles and a variety of pancakes, like birthday cake or green tea. Diners can also choose from dozens of hot or

Giada De Laurentiis likes to keep things light, making Pronto at Caesars Palace the perfect place for a quick bite. Breakfast offerings include house-made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, parfaits and smoothies. Salads and fresh-pressed paninis can also be found on a menu featuring a baked provolone and sausage frittata, NutellaPolenta waffle and smoked salmon bagel. Caesars Palace, daily, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.

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From top: From its perch at The Cromwell, GIADA provides an amazing setting to dig into brunch eats like Giada’s lobster hash; Guy Fieri’s Bloody Mary is breakfast in a glass.

GIADA Here’s another Giada De Laurentiis spot to brighten your morning. Sip on sangria or frosé in this cheery room overlooking the Las Vegas Strip while deciding what to order off this Italian-inspired brunch menu.

Favorites include hazelnut chocolate chip pancakes, polenta waffles and a lemon-pesto grilled cheese.

Other decadent dishes include the lobster hash—a scramble of potatoes, bacon, peppers, tomato and onion confit topped with two eggs sunny side up— and a salmon Benedict with wilted spinach, piquillo peppers, prosecco hollandaise and poached eggs.

The Cromwell, Brunch: Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Start your day the French way.

Pop into one of acclaimed Chef Guy Savoy’s grab-and-go Brioche shops for coffee and a flaky namesake pastry. Savoy’s sweet or savory brioche treats come stuffed with a variety of fillings, including almonds and candied fruit, Nutella and banana, peanut butter and jelly, or cinnamon. He also serves up ham and cheese croissants, quiche Lorraine, cookies, and a variety of muffins. Caesars Palace, daily, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Paris Las Vegas, daily, 7 a.m.-12 a.m.

Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar If this were an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Guy Fieri would no doubt gravitate toward two crave-worthy, Instagrammable items. The first is his Trash Can Nachos. These cheesy tortilla chips come tumbling out of an upside-down can layered with pork, black beans, jalapeños, sour cream, pickled red onions and chipotle BBQ sauce. Another favorite is Guy’s Famous BBQ Bloody Mary, which comes topped with candied bacon, beef jerky and a veggie skewer. Guests also rave about the Bacon Mac ’N’ Cheeseburger. The LINQ Hotel + Experience, Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

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Sports wagering in Washington state is live with Caesars Sportsbook. After partnering with three casinos, Caesars Sportsbook brought in-person sports betting to life for fans in Seattle, Tacoma and Spokane ahead of Super Bowl LVI. The new Caesars Sportsbook at Muckleshoot Casino features four live betting windows and nine self-service kiosks, with plans to offer on-property mobile sports wagering through the Caesars Sportsbook app, pending regulatory approval.

Spokane Tribe Casino opened its state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook location with a brand-new dining option, while Chewelah Casino offers selfservice betting kiosks.

The best Italian restaurants tend to be family-run with recipes passed down through generations.

That’s exactly what the all-new Sapori Italian Kitchen brings to the table at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. At Sapori, whose name means “flavors” in Italian, guests experience authentic Italian dishes from the Carano family recipe book. Since founding Eldorado Resort Casino in 1973, Don Carano built the company on Family Style Service and elevated it by offering his family’s signature dishes at La Strada in Reno. Now, visitors can experience them in Lake Tahoe, including their famous mushroom ravioli, recognized as one of the “Best Pastas in the Country” by the Food Network.

Following the launch of inperson sports betting at Harrah’s New Orleans and Horseshoe Bossier City in 2021, Caesars Sportsbook is now accepting mobile sports bets on its app. The experience allows sports fans to get closer to the sports they love by betting right from their mobile device in eligible parishes across Louisiana.

Caesars Sportsbook already has several sports partnerships in the state and recently entered into an exclusive 20-year deal with the New Orleans Saints for naming rights to the Caesars Superdome and much more.

Fresh off a $170 million remodel of properties in Atlantic City, Caesars Entertainment is preparing to unveil an elegant new addition later this year when it opens Nobu Hotel at Caesars Atlantic City. Outside the hotel but still on Caesars property, a new Nobu restaurant will offer Chef Nobu Matsuhisa classics like black cod with miso or rock shrimp tempura.

Caesars is planning more than $400 million in upgrades to Tropicana, Harrah’s Resort and Caesars Atlantic City within the next three years.

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C HE R OK E E, NO RT H C A R O LIN A FIRST GORDON RAMSAY FOOD MARKET OPENS All your Gordon Ramsay favorites under one roof. The superstar chef is opening his first Gordon Ramsay Food Market, a collection of restaurants and food stalls, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. With seven different concepts, Ramsay fans can get a taste of the British chef’s staples, like his beef Wellington and signature fish and chips at Truffles Pub. Guests can also try more unique offerings like breakfast scrambles, elevated burgers and fries, Neapolitan-style pizzas, sushi and deli sandwiches— all using “the very best local ingredients sourced from the region’s incredible farmers and artisans,” Ramsay said.

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COUNT ON IT The Count Room Live at Flamingo Las Vegas Now Open Inside Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse

The Count Room serves vintage vibes with a modern twist with melodies of swing and jazz music.

Take a trip back to the swinging days of Prohibition at The Count Room Live at Flamingo Las Vegas, offering a new live entertainment dining experience Friday and Saturday evenings.

Tucked away in an intimate bar inside Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse, the new speakeasy is a throwback to Old Vegas, featuring craft cocktails and savory bites served to the sounds of “Prohibition Pop”—a mix of swing and funky jazz music performed by The Moonshiners.

Bugsy & Meyer’s Steakhouse embraces the rich history of Flamingo Las Vegas while presenting it in an elevated, modern way. Its name is a nod to Flamingo founders Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel and Meyer Lansky, his business partner, who famously created the first resort-style hotel on the Strip back in 1946 and forever changed Las Vegas.

Guests are transported from the moment they arrive, as they enter through the bakery façade, much like in the bootleg days when anyone who wanted a drink had to enter discreetly through the back.

The Bugsy & Meyer’s menu features steakhouse classics with modern enhancements, along with a wide selection of rum cocktails, Prohibition-era libations and contemporary thirst quenchers.

The speakeasy also offers an exclusive Build-Your-Own Old Fashioned beverage cart experience presented by a skilled mixologist. In this interactive presentation, guests can choose a spirit, citrus, syrup and bitters to create an Old Fashioned unique to their tastes. Trust us and try

the smoked Old Fashioned featuring Ron Flor de Caña 7-Year Rum. In the restaurant, signature selections include Coconut Shrimp with coconut sambal and Thai basil honeydew slaw; and Heirloom Beet & Squash Salad created with honey yogurt goat cheese, candied pecans and toasted pumpkin seeds. For a sweet treat, guests can indulge in the Single Barrel Dessert with date cake, caramel mousse and toasted pecan vanilla gelato topped off with warm salted caramel whiskey.

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Proving young love can last a lifetime, Donny Osmond’s classic song just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and the singer commemorated the occasion in style thanking his fans with a special VIP event.

On February 19 before his show at Harrah’s Las Vegas, Osmond hosted a one-night-only event where he met with fans for a Q&A and photo opportunity. Attendees also received a special VIP commemorative laminated pass, a signed “Puppy Love” collector poster and a custombranded Donny Osmond VIP mask.

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NEW YEAR, NEW QUEENS Four New Cast Members Take Their Regal Places in RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! Four new queens have joined the cast and three fierce new production numbers have been added to the most sickening eleganza extravaganza in Las Vegas herstory, RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! The latest stars to slay the stage at Flamingo Las Vegas are Eureka O’Hara, Jaida Essence Hall, Plastique Tiara and Trinity K Bonet, who’ve joined a cast that also includes Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry, Kameron Michaels, Naomi Smalls and Vanessa “Vanjie” Mateo, who have performed in the show since it opened in January 2020. With a rotating cast, audiences are guaranteed a different experience each night, with a fabulous show featuring six of your favorite RuPaul’s Drag Race stars.

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U LT I M AT E PA S T RY Clockwise: Dominique Ansel’s whimsical desserts include Frozen S’mores, the Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot and DKA.

The Cronut® is coming to Vegas!

The croissant-donut hybrid that took the dessert world by storm will make its Las Vegas debut when its inventor, James Beard Award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, opens his new bakery at Caesars Palace.

Dominique Ansel Las Vegas will showcase Ansel’s signature whimsical creations, including the Cronut®, which launched in May 2013 to worldwide acclaim.

Ansel experimented with more than 10 recipes over two months to create the flaky, sweet treat, named one of TIME Magazine’s 25 Best Inventions of 2013.

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For this and other innovative indulgences (including a whole new take on milk and cookies), Ansel has been called “a culinary van Gogh” (Food & Wine) and “the Willy Wonka of New York” (New York Post), and has earned the prestigious l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole, France’s second-highest honor, lesser only than the Legion of Honor when it was created in 1883.

Other Ansel masterpieces include: • DKA (Dominique’s Kouign Amann): A caramelized croissant with flaky layers inside and a crunchy crust outside.

• Chocolate Chip Cookie Shot: A warm chocolate chip cookie shaped like a shot glass and filled with homemade cold-infused Madagascan vanilla milk.

• Frozen S’mores: Madagascan vanilla bean ice cream covered in crispy chocolate feuilletine, wrapped in honey marshmallow and torched to order. It’s then served on a smoked willow wood branch for a bit of campfire flavor.

Dominique Ansel Las Vegas is expected to open in summer 2022 next to Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill.

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SERIOUS BEEF Peter Luger Steak House to Open at Caesars Palace Operators of the legendary Peter Luger Steak House are bringing the Michelinstarred restaurant’s classic menu and Brooklyn charm to Las Vegas.

Peter Luger opens at Caesars Palace at the end of 2022.

for in New York, and Caesars was aligned with that vision.”

The restaurant serves the finest cuts of USDA Prime beef, hand-selected from local The restaurant first opened in 1887 and is markets and brought to on-site dry-aging considered New York City’s original steak facilities. Here, they are kept under carefully house. The Caesars Palace venue will be its regulated temperature and humidity first U.S. location outside of New York. conditions until they meet the rigorous, “We’re thrilled to be bringing Peter Luger to time-tested Peter Luger standards.

Caesars Palace,” said Peter Luger President Hearty meals are served on sturdy oak Amy Rubenstein. “It was critical for us to be tables by notoriously gruff, bow-tied able to bring to Las Vegas the same menu, waitstaff in a German beer hall setting. the same ambiance and—most important— The mouth-watering cuisine and festive the same quality beef that we are known atmosphere have made Peter Luger a

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world-famous choice for family gatherings, deal-making and special occasion celebrations—a culinary rite of passage.

The restaurant was named to the James Beard Foundation’s list of “America’s Classics” in 2002. It boasts a Michelin Star and has been the Zagat-rated top steak house in New York since the survey began.

Opening at the end of 2022 near MR CHOW, the Caesars Palace location will be Peter Luger’s fourth. It will join the original in Williamsburg, Brooklyn; a second in Great Neck, New York; and a third in Tokyo, Japan.

Buddy “Cake Boss” Valastro is sweetening the deal in Las Vegas with The Boss Café by Buddy Valastro at The LINQ Hotel + Experience. The star of the hit TLC series Cake Boss is adding the new eatery to his Italian famiglia of Buddy V’s Ristorante, Carlo’s Bakery and PizzaCake.

The casual, to-go dining concept is inspired by the neighborhood delis and markets in New York and New Jersey that Valastro and his family grew up with. He serves fresh-baked breads, Italian sandwiches, hand-crafted pizzas and a variety of sweets and pastries.

Buddy Valastro

But at The Boss Café, it’s all about the Mozz (pronounced “Mutz”). At the Mozz Bar, guests can grab their favorite fresh mozzarella creation served with warm rustic bread and their choice of topping from basil pesto, roasted peppers, tomato-olive relish or tomato, fresh basil and aged balsamic. The Mozz was

created by Valastro’s fatherin-law and is made fresh daily in an open kitchen by the restaurant’s “Mutz Masters.”

The café’s counter service offerings include several stations. Guests can choose from House Salads, like Pop’s Panzanella or the Hoboken Chop; the Sandwich Counter, with classics like Rosemary Ham or Caprese served on fresh Jersey focaccia; and Bakery Pizza, square pizzas including margherita, pepperoni or the Boss Supreme.

And of course, The Boss Café boasts an impressive dessert selection and all-time Carlo’s Bakery favorites, such as his famous Lobster Tail Pastry, as well as tiramisu, cannoli and assorted cakes.

“I love being able to showcase the food I grew up while launching my first casual restaurant in the town that gave me the opportunity to show that I’m more than just a baker, but a chef,” Valastro said.

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Eagle-eyed return guests will notice changes immediately—starting with the carpeting in the guest corridors, which now features a rippling pattern, suggesting a pond of koi fish. The refreshed rooms feature quartzite coffee tables, new carpeting with aubergine hues, and custom sofas in a dozen different patch-worked upholsteries.

To book the new rooms at Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, visit caesars.com/nobucaesars-palace.

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New Year.

New Rooms.

NOBU HOTEL UNVEILS REMODEL The world’s first Nobu Hotel is freshening up with a multimillion-dollar remodel.

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, the luxury boutique hotel that opened in 2013, has redesigned all 182 of its guest rooms and suites.

The update creates a more modern, residential feel using design inspiration from the Japanese art of kintsugi, where one repairs broken pottery with gold epoxy.

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HORSESHOE LAS VEGAS

The new Horseshoe Las Vegas will have an emphasis on gaming and poker.

BETTING ON A SURE THING Introducing the Horseshoe brand, which is expanding to several Caesars Entertainment destinations.

By Allison Duck

The center of the Las Vegas Strip is about to become even more distinctive as Bally’s Las Vegas transitions to the legendary Horseshoe brand. The new Horseshoe Las Vegas will exemplify the spirit of the brand associated with gaming and poker.

This spring, the resort will be making the transition to Horseshoe Las Vegas and bringing the beloved brand to this popular property. The changes will include a renovated exterior, new entertainment and food and beverage options, and a reimagined casino floor. Jason Gregorec, Senior Vice President and General Manager, adds, “We’ll be bringing in approximately 100 new games to the casino floor, with new slot machines, table games and electronic table games.”

Gregorec notes that for guests, “First, and the most impactful, will be the design and renovation, giving it that special feel with the sophistication of the design and the warm tones, colors and the signature gold horseshoe.”

The design team will evoke a handcrafted feeling with tooled leather in addition to the dramatic colors and the

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been loyal to the Horseshoe brand and the World Series of Poker.”

Dining Scores a Win In addition to these updates on the gaming front, several new dining options are coming soon to Horseshoe Las Vegas.

James Beard Award winner and public television star Chef Martin Yan will open his first Las Vegas restaurant, M.Y. Asia, at Horseshoe Las Vegas.

Chef Martin Yan

brand’s signature gold horseshoe iconography. The rooms in the Resort Tower have been recently renovated as well.

Prepare to Place Your Wagers As Bally’s transitions to Horseshoe Las Vegas, gaming fans will remain a major focus. Gregorec explains, “When it comes to the gaming aspect, it’s going back to the old saying from gaming pioneer Jack Binion, ‘Making it right for the gamer.’ We make sure we offer the best gaming product for our guests, and we are also bringing the World Series of Poker back to Horseshoe on the Las Vegas Strip.”

The highly anticipated venue will celebrate many of Asia’s beloved dishes and preparations.

Diners will enjoy flavors from across the continent, including specialties from China, Japan, Vietnam and Thailand. Dishes will include Peking Duck, hand-pulled noodles, dim sum and fresh live seafood, which highlight a menu full of both classic and creative fresh approaches to Asian cuisine.

The immersive experience includes a hand-pulled noodle bar and wok kitchen that allow guests to watch the chefs create their magic.

Bally’s fans will still be able to enjoy many of the activities they love, such as brushing up on their anatomy knowledge at the REAL BODIES exhibition and sinking putts at Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf.

THE NEXT DEAL The Las Vegas property isn’t the only location in the Caesars Entertainment collection of properties that is making a change.

This spring, Horseshoe is coming to St. Louis, Missouri as Lumière Place Casino & Hotel begins a transformation into Horseshoe Saint Louis.

The rebrand will include a renovated exterior, a new look for the casino floor– including updated carpeting and lighting–new slot options and a Starbucks opening later in the year. Caesars is also unveiling a newly branded Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino. Horseshoe Indianapolis, formerly known as Indiana Grand, underwent a recent expansion adding 25,000 square feet of new gaming space, including a live World Series of Poker Room with 20 tables.

The brand’s iconic golden horseshoe logo will be visible throughout the casino.

The World Series of Poker (WSOP) news is one of the most exciting elements of the property’s transition. The 53rd annual WSOP comes to Horseshoe Las Vegas May 31–July 20.

Gregorec says, “It’s very exciting because when you look at the history of the World Series of Poker, it was originally at the Horseshoe on Fremont Street and now we’re bringing it to the 50yard line of the Las Vegas Strip at one of the most iconic gaming properties in the country. It’s the perfect fit, and I think it will be very special for guests who have

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Just Say

“I Do!”

Wedding Packages Are the Perfect Start for the Romance of a Lifetime

WHERE TO TIE THE KNOT With 20 unique chapels and wedding venues, couples can renew or exchange vows in a variety of intimate settings or over-the-top venues at Caesars-owned properties.

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Destination weddings can be fun, but when you pick Las Vegas for the destination, you’re talking about nextlevel nuptials—especially when you book a Caesars Entertainment package for the blessed event. You can even get a limo ride to pick up your license. Talk about “only in Vegas.”

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At Caesars Palace, couples have a choice of nine venues. The three indoor options include the largest hotel wedding chapel on the Las Vegas Strip—The Classico Chapel—which accommodates 196 guests. There are also two outdoor gardens with tropical palm trees and Roman architecture.

The Venus Garden is a stunning location, featuring a Roman-style temple, a koi fishpond, a fountain and a stone-tiled aisle. This year, Caesars Palace debuted four new venues for intimate ceremonies, including the Bacchus Pool, Temple Pool, Bella Luce Terrace and the Main Fountains.

• One hour of limousine service to the Marriage License Bureau

Here’s what else Caesars planners have in store after one of you pops the question and the answer is “Yes!”

For more information, please visit caesars.com/weddings/las-vegas or call (800) 933-7993.

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• Three nights in a premium room • VIP registration for the wedding couple

• Same-day hair and makeup service • Medium rose bouquet and boutonniere • Champagne toast (up to 12 guests) • Professional pianist • Minister/officiant of services • Professional photographer and videographer

Create a one-of-a-kind memory 550 feet above The Strip. Couples take a spin in a 30-minute High Roller wedding ceremony, where they’ll exchange vows in a private, glass-enclosed cabin.

Flamingo Las Vegas From tropical gardens and gazebos to cascading waterfalls, Flamingo Las Vegas is known for its picturesque wedding venues. The property has six breathtaking places to say, “I do!” with five outdoor locations surrounded by swaying palm trees and lush gardens.

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In the City of Lights, romance rules and at Paris Las Vegas, two French-inspired indoor chapels give off that special Parisian vibe. Plus, couples can wed atop the resort’s Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

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HUBLOT Three pieces, three hands, three materials, but just one diameter: 40mm. Guided by simplicity and thinner than ever, Hublot’s Big Bang Integral, from the Time Only collection, makes a powerful statement. ($49,400); Hublot/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

TUDOR Sold exclusively at Tourneau, the striking TUDOR Black Bay Bronze Bucherer BLUE is a Special Edition timepiece from the Bucherer BLUE collection. ($4,150); Tourneau/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

ALBRECHT DÜRER Want to own an actual work of art history?

“The Rhinoceros” by Albrecht Dürer is a stunning 500-year-old original created by a Renaissance Master many consider as one of the most technically gifted artists who ever lived. ($375,000); Park West Gallery/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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MCM Stunning and stylish, the small Mode Travia Crossbody bag in black Spanish nappa leather, and embellished with a gleaming MCM logo, is perfect for a night out on the town. ($1,520); MCM/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CELEBRITY PORTRAIT

“ LOV E I N L AS V E G AS ”

John

Legend The chart-topping singersongwriter prepares for his first Las Vegas residency at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

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John Legend can do anything.

One of the top-selling recording artists of all time, the singer-songwriter has gone on to conquer other entertainment arenas, along the way racking up an impressive trophy case with his EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony awards).

Wowing the world with his suave soul sounds and warm ember voice, over the last 18 years the global superstar has packed concert houses, composed for movies, executive produced numerous Hollywood projects and even burnished his acting chops as Jesus Christ in a live TV broadcast of the Broadway mega-hit Jesus Christ Superstar.

Now he has decided to conquer Caesar— or, more specifically, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Legend will take centerstage at the Zappos Theater for his first Las Vegas residency, titled “Love In Las Vegas,” beginning April 22.

On Being Legend-Ary in Las Vegas “I just love being on stage,” Legend tells Caesars Player. “I love the connection that I feel with the audience. I love putting all of my energy and creativity into putting on a great show. And we’re going to do all of that for this audience in Las Vegas. It’s always fun to play in Vegas because people come from all over the world to enjoy the city and enjoy all the things the city has to offer.

We want to give them an amazing show.”

The Las Vegas shows will be even more amazing because Legend promises some Easter-egg-like bonuses, perhaps even some celebrity cameos.

“That would be a matter of people’s availability and the timing, but we definitely plan to have some of our friends come. I’ve done a lot of collaboration over the years, and we’d love to have some of them come by.”

And he plans on throwing in some improvised moments as well.

CELEBRITY PORTRAIT

“LOVE IN LAS VEGAS”

“That will change from night to night, you know, we’ll…make some covers that are unexpected, we’ll do some deep cuts that are unexpected. I think we’ll have a similar setlist every night, but we’ll do some different things depending on how the spirit moves me. I like to do a lot of that surprise stuff.”

"You just want people to feel the love that we feel for them, feel the love that their partners, or whoever they’re there with, feel for them, and you want them to feel connected."

He goes on to recall that with his concert tours, “We had a whole middle section of the show where I just sat at the piano and told stories and that changed every night and the songs that I chose to do in that moment changed every night, so [maybe we’ll] have moments like that.”

With Las Vegas, showmanship is everything.

“When you have a residency, it gives you a chance to kind of build out your production in a way that you may not have done upon on a traveling tour,” Legend adds. “And so it’s kind of a special version of a concert because we’re going to have a little bit more opportunities to stretch out and do some things production-wise that we may not have done if we were traveling on buses and trucks around the country. And so, it gives our creative team a lot more room to be creative and to do some fun stuff on stage that we may not have done on a normal tour.

“I think as a lifestyle thing, it’s cool because I live in Los Angeles and it’s a very easy commute. It’d be easy to still be a very present father and husband while doing the residency and so there’s all kinds of reasons why it makes a lot of sense, but part of it is just kind of the milestone that it marks in your career. You have to be at a certain level and have had certain depth and breadth of repertoire to get to this point. I’m grateful to be at that point.”

Legend wants his fans to know that love will shine throughout Vegas and throughout his show.

"In some ways we wanted to still be intimate and still be about my shows, which has a feeling of connection and warmth and romance and love that people feel,” he explains. “And so that’s one of the reasons why we want to call it ‘Love In Las Vegas’ because we’re bringing all that love that we put out there.”

How Andy Griffith (Yes! Andy Griffith!) Led to Legend’s Activism Legend’s biography is full of pivotal moments when his drive for social justice has taken the spotlight even as music

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remained firmly centerstage.

“You know, I went to an Ivy League university, worked at a management consulting firm for a few years, but even during that time, I saw those other things as backup plans. I really wanted music to be my main lifestyle and to be my main source of income. I wanted to get my music out there to the world. I’m living my dream right now.”

Right now, but as a child—for a brief time— there was another dream.

“As a kid I wanted to be Ben Matlock,” he says, referring to Andy Griffith’s title character in the hit 1980s legal TV drama.

“Because I used to love watching Matlock

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS and watching him defend people who were unjustly accused. And I think that’s probably why my philanthropic work has been so focused on criminal justice reform because I believe so often when people don’t have money or come from the wrong side of the tracks, they’re treated differently by our system. And it’s resulted in some people being locked up and so many families being broken up.

Albums

Major Awards

• Bigger Love (2020)

ACADEMY AWARDS

• A Legendary Christmas (2018) • Love in the Future (2013)

• Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song: “Glory” from Selma (2014) – shared with Common

• Evolver (2008)

• PRIMETIME EMMY AWARDS

• Once Again (2006)

• Outstanding Variety Special (Live): Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018) – shared with several executive producers

• Darkness and Light (2016)

• Get Lifted (2004) • John Stephens (2000)

GRAMMY AWARDS

“I founded FREEAMERICA to focus specifically on that issue and trying to change the conversation and change the outcomes in our criminal justice system. So, you know, I think in some ways, that was one of my dream jobs when I was younger. And even though I’m not an actual lawyer, I’m able to work in this area and try to make a difference in people’s lives and fight for justice.”

• Best R&B Album (2015): Bigger Love • Best Rap/Sung Performance (2020): “Higher” – shared with DJ Khaled and Nipsey Hussle • Best Song Written for Visual Media (2014): “Glory” from Selma – shared with Common and Rhymefest • Best R&B Album (2011): Wake Up! – shared with The Roots and Questlove

What’s Next in the John Legend Universe?

• Best Traditional R&B Performance (2011): “Hang On In There” – shared with The Roots and Questlove

Always busy, Legend is pursuing a number of projects, including an NFT platform for musicians, the Headspace sleepcast app and Song Start music education. And there’s more.

• Best R&B Song: “Shine” (2011) – as John Legend & The Roots

“We’re waiting to launch a skincare line soon. We recently announced that. There will be other projects, but my main focus is still on music.

Extracurriculars are great and I’m very involved in making sure that those go well [but] everything revolves around music for me. I’ve been working on a new album and that will come this year as well.”

But now it’s all about “Love In Las Vegas.”

“You just want people to feel the love that we feel for them, feel the love that their partners, or whoever they’re there with, feel for them, and you want them to feel connected.

We love putting on these shows because it connects people. It makes them feel the love that we have for them and that they have for each other. And it gives them a chance to bask kind of in that and enjoy for two hours and hopefully it’ll stay with them.”

TV and Movies La La Land (2016): Executive producer and actor Jesus Christ Superstar Live

• Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (2009): “Stay with Me (By the Sea)” – shared with Al Green • Best R&B Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group (2007): “Family Affair” – shared with Joss Stone and Van Hunt

in Concert (2018): Star and executive producer

• Best R&B Album: Get Lifted (2006) – shared with Manny Marriuin and Anthony Kilhofer

The Voice (2019): Coach

• Best Male R&B Performance: “Ordinary People” (2006)

Sherman’s Showcase (201920): Executive producer and as Duke Ellington

TONY AWARDS • Best Revival of a Play (2017): Jitney

“Love In Las Vegas” Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

April: 22, 23, 27, 29, 30 May: 4, 6, 7 August: 5, 6, 10, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20 October: 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29 Tickets: caesars.com/shows

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Stay in Style and Live the Villa Life at Caesars Palace

Live like a Caesar. The Caesars Palace villas in the Caesars Suites collection take luxury to another level, so why not make your next trip to Las Vegas unforgettable?

With more than 12 opulent villas to choose from in the collection, such as the sprawling four-bedroom, 11,310-square-foot Claudius Villa, guests are sure to find one to their liking as they live the high life with amenities that include limo transportation, butlers, private elevators, terraces and spa pools. The three-bedroom, 10,300-square foot Nobu Villa is a celebrity and highroller favorite. The Japanese-inspired space has a spacious terrace overlooking The Strip with a barbeque pit, fire and water features, a Zen garden and a whirlpool. Here’s what to expect when staying in a Caesars Palace villa:

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LUXURY Villas are packed with amenities like indoor fountains, fireplaces, grand pianos, billiards rooms, bars, private patios with spa pools, fitness rooms and more.

SERVICE Limo transportation to and from the airport is included and a dedicated butler will cater to your every need. Some villas even feature private elevators.

STYLE Designed with luxury in mind, the villas feature multiple bedrooms, marble baths, grand living spaces and dining rooms, fish tanks and stunning Strip or pool views.

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Neptune Villa

On Location The 4,000-square-foot Neptune Villa served as a backdrop for this issue’s fashion story. Ideal for entertaining, this spacious threebedroom suite offers all the space you need and several over-the-top amenities including a bar and cigar humidor, hair salon, private gym with sauna and a terrace with a fireplace and spa tub that overlooks the Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis.

To book a Caesars Palace Villa, call (855) 855-9205 or visit caesarssuites.com.

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Villa Sweet Villa

VILLA SWEET VILLA

Embrace a new style that's all things relaxed yet completely chic.

Define your comfort zone with high fashion and new trends at the forefront.

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Photographed on location in the Neptune Villa at Caesars Palace

Bold PRODUCTS Stella McCartney Jacquard knit cardigan ($1,250); puffy slider kitten mules ($765); Frayme medium shoulder bag ($2,100); embroidered silk skirt (price upon request); StellaMcCartney.com

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VILLA SWEET VILLA

Polished PRODUCTS Wilfred for Aritzia Bellow dress ($148); Wilfred for Aritzia Nasim sweater ($148); Babton for Aritzia Excerpt sculpt knit top ($58); Aritzia/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Tailored PRODUCTS Lele Sadoughi button earring ($145); Neiman Marcus/Fashion Show.

SANDRO tailored dress ($415) and pinstripe trouser ($340); SANDRO/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Stella McCartney Shroom slingback wedge sandal ($975); StellaMcCartney.com

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Retro PRODUCTS MCM Intarsia knit cotton cardigan ($690); cubic monogram oversized shawl (worn as top) ($310); cubic emblem sweat pant ($460); MCM/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Glamour PRODUCTS Lele Sardoughi hoop clip earring ($195); Neiman Marcus/ Fashion Show. Stella McCartney light orchid rushed dress (price upon request); StellaMcCartney.com

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Edgy PRODUCTS FENDI multi-color Jacquard bikini girls Antonio Lopez print dress ($3,100); small FENDI First grey leather handbag ($2,950); FENDI First sandal ($1,390); FENDI/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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Vibrant PRODUCTS Zimmerman postcard high waist short ($550); Zimmerman postcard fringe shirt ($795); Oscar de la Renta bouquet clipon earring ($390); Neiman Marcus/ Fashion Show.

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Fresh Floral ZIMMERMAN Floral tonal dress ($795); Neiman Marcus/ Fashion Show.

Bouquet P H OTO G R A P H E R R O B E R T J O H N K L E Y FA S H I O N D I R E C TO R /S T Y L I S T C H R I S T I E M O E L L E R M O D E L FA I T H , T N G M O D E L S

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PRETTY IN PINKS

CREED Wind Flowers fragrance ($405); CREED/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO Gancio floral print travel tote bag ($995); Salvatore Ferragamo/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Blushing Blooms Delight in springtime blooms. Turn your floral frenzy up a notch by adding a touch of blush.

TORY BURCH Printed underwire one-piece ($258); Tory Burch/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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BLACK AND WHITE VERSACE White platform loafer ($1,550); Versace/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

VERSACE White Medusa top handle bag with gold chain accents ($1,995); Versace/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Made You Look Turn heads with the classic, contrasting color combination.

DAVID YURMAN Elements ring in black onyx and pave diamonds ($1,100); David Yurman/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

DAVID YURMAN Empire cable bracelet with diamonds ($3,500); David Yurman/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

FENDI Grey medium leather FENDI First handbag ($3,490); FENDI/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

JIMMY CHOO ZANIA mule ($725); Jimmy Choo/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

MCM Women's cubic monogram Jacquard wool blazer ($1,250); MCM/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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ELSA PERETTI Starfish pendant in 18-karat gold ($1,025); Tiffany & Co./The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

VILEBREQUIN Caprice hemp Capeline hat ($280); Vilebrequin/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Soak Up The Sun

TED BAKER IDELINE pleated wide flood length trouser ($260); Ted Baker/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

RAY-BAN Round double bridge sunglasses in light brown ($187); Ray-Ban/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Give your wardrobe a solid dose of Vitamin D with solar shades like gold, bronze, amber and marigold.

TOMMY BAHAMA Sun cat reversible triangle top ($99.50) and reversible string bottom ($79.50); Tommy Bahama/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

TIZIANA TERENZI Atlantide Extrait de Parfum ($725); Neiman Marcus/ Fashion Show.

TAN-LUXE The Body illuminating selftan drops ($59); Sephora/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

TORY BURCH Basketweave clog ($298); Tory Burch/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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SUNNY SHINE

JIMMY CHOO Memphis lace up ($650); Jimmy Choo/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

HUBLOT Limited-edition Big Bang tourbillion automatic orange sapphire 45mm ($169,000); HUBLOT/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

VILEBREQUIN Moorea aquarium water reactive swim trunk ($280); Vilebrequin/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

DAVID YURMAN Exotic stone signet ring with red agate ($595); David Yurman/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

High Intensity, High Fashion Wear it loud and proud.

Embrace a brighter hue and rock your look from day to night.

VERSACE Orange linen suit jacket ($1,140) and pant ($1,425); Versace/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

CREED Viking cologne ($365); CREED/ The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

RAY-BAN Aviator solid evolve frames in orange with yellow ($191); Ray-Ban/The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

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TO PARIS WITH

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Chef Nobu Matsuhisa has had a love affair with Las Vegas ever since he opened his first Nobu Restaurant here in 1999, five years after the original Nobu debuted in New York. But he wasn’t done. In 2013, he took his brand to another level when he opened his first Nobu Hotel, coupled with one of his largest restaurants—this one with teppanyaki tables— at Caesars Palace. Guests staying at the boutique hotel can even order room service from an exclusive, Nobu-curated menu.

Chef Nobu’s latest venture is a brand-new restaurant at Paris Las Vegas. With 140 seats, it is a smaller, more open restaurant compared to Nobu Restaurant & Lounge at Caesars Palace. It was designed by STUDIO PCH, Inc., which used natural woods for a lighter feel. The new venue is still home to his fusion cuisine, a marriage of traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients. Guests can feast on fresh fish and seafood imported from Asia and Japan in the form of nigiri, sashimi and sushi, including everything from abalone to sea eel, toro, mackerel and barracuda.

Among Nobu’s most popular dishes: yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno and black cod with sweet miso. Nobu Paris also has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes.

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From top: Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s signature dishes include yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno, black cod miso and crispy rock shrimp.

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From Lisa WITH LOVE Step Into Lisa Vanderpump’s Paris Leave it to Lisa Vanderpump to turn Paris on its head. Her overwhelmingly sexy new restaurant and bar, Vanderpump à Paris, is like nothing Vegas has seen before.

“We had such an incredible time living in France for close to ten years, so we are inextricably tied to the country,” Vanderpump says. “You’ll find our love for French wine, delicious French food, and our fascination with French culture peppered throughout the space. The incredible thing about creating a unique restaurant is having a design partner who can bring our dreams to life.”

Designed by Vanderpump and her design partner Nick Alain, the space inside the Paris Las Vegas resort is a stunning creation of bespoke pieces and original designs.

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Vegas flair. It’s as adventurous and exceptional as the design, featuring stunning and fresh approaches to classic cocktails (in a very Instagrammable way).

Tempt your tastebuds with the Tickle Your Fancy, a lightlyspiced white peach and pink peppercorn margarita; while the Riviera Rules plays on a traditional cucumber martini but with basil, mint and a subtle lavender water rinse that nods at the Riviera it’s named for. The pièce de resistance is the Louvre at First Sight, a decadent mezcal and prickly pear cocktail smoked with hickory and delivered in a mini version of the large pyramid at the Louvre museum in Paris.

On the food menu, you’ll find playful versions of French classics–whimsically reimagined and prepared for friends to share. The traditional French ratatouille translates to crispy Ratatouille Frites, a colorful mix of spiralized and fried vegetables. The Trio of Tartares features three seafood tartares artfully prepared as roses. The classic French Onion Soup has become a wickedly decadent French Onion Mac & Cheese.

But save room for dessert.

Delicate Rose & Rosé Eclairs highlight a sweets menu that also includes a warm, rich Pain au Chocolat Bread Pudding, and if you prefer to drink your dessert, the sinful Pain au Chocolat Martini (complete with a mini Pain au Chocolat) is not to be missed.

compared to fortuitously discovering another world as you are immediately transported to a different country and era. The entire space is reminiscent of an old Parisian courtyard.

Slipping past tall cypress trees, guests are greeted by an explosion of Parisian beauty.

Plush velvet art nouveau banquettes are adorned with oversized, ornately embellished pillows. A large tiered fountain delicately trickles water as you walk towards vaulted iron archways, revealing rooms laden with large velvet booths and colossal chandeliers made entirely of red roses and trailing greenery. Sit down at a table in front of delicate glass curio cabinets and lose yourself while examining vintage Parisian items; Baccarat crystal glasses, velvet shoes, old crests and antique tea services.

When it comes to the menu, expect plenty of French fabulousness, reimagined with

Rose & Rosé Eclairs

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N E W YO R K S TAT E O F M I N D Caesars Sportsbook Goes Live with Mobile Wagering in New York State Mobile sports betting has arrived in New York. Now, sports fans from the Bronx to Buffalo (and everywhere in between) can download the Caesars Sportsbook mobile sports betting app and place wagers on the sports they love.

“We’re ready to treat sports fans across the state of New York like royalty through our Caesars Sportsbook app as we welcome them into the Caesars Empire,” said Chris Holdren, Co-President of Caesars Digital.

“To partner with these legendary New York brands for compelling creative content and branding uniquely positions us to reach the avid sports fans in the region.” —Eric Hession, Co-President of Caesars Digital

TEAM MANNING You’ll be seeing a whole lot more of Archie, Peyton, Eli and Cooper Manning. The first family of football will be popping up in advertisements and participating in unique fan engagement opportunities across the country as new brand ambassadors for Caesars Sportsbook. Drawing a parallel to the importance of staying in control—as they did on the football field—the Mannings message will also focus on the importance of responsible gaming by explaining the tools that the Caesars Sportsbook app provides of bettors to stay in control of their play.

Not only will New Yorkers be able to bet on their favorite sports, but they’ll earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits for every wager made through Caesars Sportsbook’s integration with the industryleading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards. Sports fans can redeem their credits for unmatched hotel, food and beverage, entertainment, and gaming experiences at Caesars destinations across the country or within the Caesars portfolio of partnerships, as well as bonus cash in the app.

Caesars Sportsbook has also entered into a partnership to become an Official Sports Betting Partner of Madison Square Garden and MSG Networks, the New York Knicks and New York Rangers. The partnership includes a branded, premium hospitality space inside the arena, access to VIP hospitality experiences for Caesars Rewards members and a new content series on MSG Networks and social media featuring Caesar himself, JB Smoove.

Caesars Entertainment also teamed with the family in a restaurant endeavor, Mannings Sports Bar & Grill at Harrah’s New Orleans, and has sports partnerships in New Orleans, Indianapolis, Denver and New York—all cities Archie, Peyton and Eli played in.

Caesars Sportsbook arrives in New York

LAS VEGAS HOSTS 2022 NFL DRAFT Caesars Sportsbook is currently live in 22 states and jurisdictions—16 of which are mobile—and operates the largest number of retail sportsbooks across the country.

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Las Vegas is rolling out the red carpet for the NFL’s next generation of stars. Set against the backdrop of the Las Vegas Strip, the 2022 NFL Draft will be held on April 28–30. The free, three-day draft and football festival will have interactive games, autograph sessions with NFL players, live concerts, exhibits and an opportunity to be photographed with the Vince Lombardi Trophy. The NFL Draft Main Stage will be next to the CAESARS FORUM, near the High Roller.

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SHUFFLE UP AND DEAL A New Champ Is Crowned as the WSOP Moves to the Las Vegas Strip “Vegas, Baby, Vegas!”

Actor Vince Vaughn resurrected his famous line from Swingers in announcing he’ll be Master of Ceremonies for the 53rd annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) this summer when the tournament moves to the Las Vegas Strip for the first time, ending its 17-year run at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

This year’s WSOP will take place at Horseshoe (currently Bally’s) and Paris Las Vegas, May 31-July 19.

The Wedding Crashers star, who is no stranger to Las Vegas, made a special appearance at the 2021

WSOP Main Event, kicking off the first day of Final Table action with the announcement. Vaughn has been an avid poker player for much of his life and he may even get into a game or two.

“I have such a strong connection to Las Vegas and am honored to be selected as the Master of Ceremonies for what is set to be the most anticipated World Series of Poker tournament ever,” he said.

“Poker has long been one of my favorite sports, so to be a part of something as historic as the WSOP finally moving to The Strip is an absolute dream.”

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Germany’s Koray Aldemir beat out a global field of 6,650 poker players to become the 2021 WSOP Main Event Champion.

The longtime poker pro battled the field for 12 intense days, wrapping up play in a head-to-head match with American George Holmes. After six and a half hours of play, Aldemir eliminated Holmes on a final hand by winning with two pairs of tens and sevens.

“It felt great. It’s the biggest final table in the world, so it’s a dream come true.

Probably every poker player thinks about this moment when they watch this, believing, ‘Maybe I could be there one day,’” said Aldemir following his win, which came with an $8 million prize. Holmes picked up $4.3 million for finishing second.

“This year’s Main Event exceeded expectations,” said World Series of Poker Senior Vice President Ty Stewart. “To see five countries represented at the 2021 Final Table was amazing.”

For the first time in its storied history, the World Series of Poker will be held at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, inside the future Horseshoe (currently Bally’s) Las Vegas and Paris Las Vegas, May 31-July 19. For event news and to view the tournament schedule, players can follow @WSOP on Twitter or visit WSOP.com.

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FLAMINGO LAS VEGAS: 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Forever fabulous Entertainment at Flamingo Las Vegas runs the gamut. You can get “Up Close and Personal” with Wayne Newton, share laughs with Piff the Magic Dragon and his Chihuahua sidekick, or get wowed by the girls of “X Burlesque” or talented queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE!

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Wayne Newton

MR. LAS VEGAS When you start headlining on the Las Vegas Strip at the Flamingo in the 1960s, you’ve earned the title of “Mr. Las Vegas.” Now, two legends reunite as Wayne Newton returns to where it all began, taking his “Wayne: Up Close and Personal” show to Bugsy’s Cabaret at Flamingo Las Vegas.

The ultimate showman, Newton interacts with the audience throughout the show as he performs his favorite songs, tells life stories and shares personal career highlights from films like Vegas Vacation and the James Bond thriller License to Kill. He also conducts an audience Q&A, leaving fans with a message from Newton himself, “Danke Schoen.”

PIFF AND MR. PIFFLES

Piff and Mr. Piffles

Enter the dragon’s lair.

Fresh off a three-year extension, “Piff the Magic Dragon” will be playing to audiences inside the Flamingo Showroom through 2024.

Discovered after wowing audiences and judges as a finalist on the 10th season of America’s Got Talent, Piff and Mr. Piffles, the world’s only magicperforming chihuahua, landed a residency at Flamingo, where the odd pair has headlined since 2015. The show combines quirky comedy, deadpan humor and a bit of wacky magic. “I now hold the record for longest run of any magic-performing dragon with a magic chihuahua and am so proud,” Piff puffed.

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“RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE!”

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“ R U PAU L’ S D R AG R AC E L I V E ! ” RuPaul’s “showgirls” bring the realness.

Outrageous outfits, synchronized singing, dazzling dance routines, catty comedy and a competition that rivals the energy and humor of the Emmy® Award-winning television series,“RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE!” serves the audience a drag experience like they’ve never seen before. What RuPaul calls a “thrill-ride for everyone who loves to laugh, dance and singalong,” the show is a glamorous and fabulously fun night out with some of the most famous drag queens in the world.

“X Burlesque”

“X BURLESQUE” Provocative, daring and scintillating, “X Burlesque” brings adult fantasies to the stage in a production show led by a troupe of gorgeous dancers.

Running as the city’s hottest topless revue for more than 19 years, “X Burlesque” beauties bare their assets all while playfully interacting with the audience. With bits set to music by hot contemporary artists, numbers range from frisky to “X”-rated, hence the show’s seductive name.

For more information or to purchase tickets to any Flamingo show, visit caesars.com/shows.

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Chvrches at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade

S TA R S From shows to chefs, Caesars Entertainment is marking milestones.

HELL’S KITCHEN: Young Guns winner Trenton Garvey took over as Head Chef of Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas

RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! celebrated its 100th show at Flamingo Las Vegas

P H OTO S CO U RT E SY O F ( R U PAU L’ S D RAG RAC E L I V E ! ) F L A M I N G O L AS V E G AS ; ( T R E N TO N G A R V E Y ) C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T ; C H V R C H E S ( A A R O N G A R C I A / K A B I K P H O T O G R O U P )

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Drai’s Nightclub continues to attract some of the nation’s top acts to perform at its Drai’s LIVE Concert Series at The Cromwell.

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Rae Sremmurd

2 Chainz

Wiz Khalifa

French Montana

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REAL BODIES | Exhibit Exhibit uses real human specimens to explore the complex inner workings of the human body in a thought-provoking style.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Twilight Zone by Monster Mini Golf | Mini Golf An arcade, bowling alley and a glow-in-the-dark 18-hole miniature golf course takes you inside The Twilight Zone. Tickets: (702) 333-2121.

DINING

Burger Brasserie | American Gourmet burgers in a casual, sports lovers hideaway—serving up classic beef to chicken, salmon and veggie creations.

(702) 946-4346.

Paranormal - Mind Reading Magic | Magic Experience an evening of mystery, magic, and mind reading with mentalist Frederic Da Silva.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Potted Potter | Comedy All seven Harry Potter books condensed into 70 hilarious minutes.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

Indigo Lounge Bustling lounge recaptures the splendors of a refined Las Vegas nightlife experience. (702) 523-7430.

Lobby Bar Located in the center of the action, this bar offers video poker for gamers and lounge seating with bottle service.

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

M.Y. Asia | Asian Peking Duck, hand-pulled noodles, dim sum and fresh live seafood anchor the menu at this restaurant from James Beard and Emmy-winning Chef Martin Yan. Opening third quarter of 2022.

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EXTRAVAGANZA — The Vegas Spectacular | Production This ode to Las Vegas features more than 30 talented acrobats, aerialists, skaters, ventriloquists and comedians. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Farrell Dillon | Magic Farrell Dillon dazzles audiences with a fast-moving magic and comedy show. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Lioz Shem Tov | Magic Flamingo Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas

As seen on America's Got Talent, this magic parody show is a roller coaster of laughter and fun.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Amalfi by Bobby Flay | Mediterranean Bobby Flay was so inspired by his travels to the Almafi Coast, that he decided to open an all-new restaurant. Mediterranean favorites along with fresh fish and seafood await. (702) 650-5965.

Bacchanal Buffet | Buffet

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Award-winning buffet features nine interactive kitchens. Stack up on seafood, Asian and Mexican dishes, and more, including plant-based and vegan items and eye-catching desserts.

Reservations can be made on OpenTable.com. (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.

Brioche by Guy Savoy | Quick Bites This grab-n-go spot’s menu includes affordable breakfast, sandwiches, and other delicious tidbits from Michelin star chef Guy Savoy.

Café Americano | American The casual 24-hour restaurant serves comfort-food favorites and Latin dishes including a spectacular Cuban sandwich. (702) 650-5921.

Carmine’s | Italian Family-style Italian fare served in “wow-sized” portions. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

(702) 473-9700.

Forum Food Hall | Quick Bites It’s fast food elevated with wellknown brands such as Crepes and More, DiFara Pizza, Earl of Sandwich, Taco, Smoke & Sizzle, The Halal Guys, Bobby's Burgers, and Starbucks.

Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN | American Based off the hit reality competition show, this Strip-side restaurant features a dynamic bustling kitchen, serving brunch, lunch and dinner, as well as a spirited bar menu.

(702) 731-7373.

Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill | British An expansive beer list and a menu consisting of bangers and mash, plus fish and chips, make this a true British pub. (702) 731-7410.

MR Chow | Asian Authentic Beijing cuisine served family-stye. Signature dishes include chicken satay, green prawns, MR CHOW noodles and Beijing duck.

(702) 731-7888.

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Nobu Restaurant & Lounge

Old Homestead Steakhouse

Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN

Nobu Restaurant & Lounge | Japanese Tantalizing Japanese cuisine awaits at Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s whimsical 12,775-square-foot restaurant.

(702) 785-6628.

Old Homestead Steakhouse | Steakhouse One of New York City’s most historic steakhouses is now on The Strip.

(702) 731-7560.

Pronto by Giada | Italian Offers Giada De Laurentiis’ signature Italian fare with California influences in a fast, casual format.

Also features a wine bar with 40 wines by the glass.

Restaurant Guy Savoy | French Gourmet dining from acclaimed chef Guy Savoy. Home to the Caviar Room and only Krug Chefs Table in the U.S. (702) 731-7286.

Pronto by Giada

NIGHTLIFE

Alto Bar Located adjacent to OMNIA Nightclub and the Race and Sports Book, Alto Bar provides the perfect setting for every social occasion.

Montecristo Cigar Bar This lounge pairs notable cigar offerings with fine whiskeys, small bites and more in a contemporary, organic environment.

Vanderpump Cocktail Garden

OMNIA Nightclub Combining cutting-edge technology with seductive design, the highenergy nightclub features the world’s top deejays. (702) 785-6200 E N T E R TA I N M E N T

ABSINTHE | Variety Acro-cabaret nightly variety show, hosted by the Gazillionaire, has sexy burlesque numbers, comedy bits and astonishing acts of skill and strength.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Keith Urban | Headliner Four-time GRAMMY® Award winner brings "Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas" to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for select dates.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

COLOR—A Salon by Michael Boychuck

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

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

VISTA Cocktail Lounge

Stadia There is non-stop action at this next-level sports viewing bar where fans can grab a brew or a unique cocktail and watch their favorite teams play.

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Vanderpump Cocktail Garden Sip in style with a selection of unique cocktails and bites, surrounded by chic, elegant lighting and decor designed by Lisa Vanderpump and Nick Alain. (702) 731-7867.

VISTA Cocktail Lounge A mixology program of uniquely crafted cocktails combines with a display of ever-changing panoramic LED “views” at this upscale lounge.

(702) 731-7852.

Sting | Headliner A 17-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Sting has sold close to 100 million albums working with The Police and as a solo artist. The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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COLOR— A Salon by Michael Boychuck The go-to beauty spot for celebrities, socialites and VIPs before heading out on the town.

HOURS: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 731-7791

Qua Baths & Spa Award-winning spa offers dozens of exclusive treatments and signature experiences including an Arctic Ice Room.

SPA: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily FITNESS CENTER: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily

Montecristo Cigar Bar

APPOINTMENTS: (866) 782-0655

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eatwell | Quick Bites A casual walk-up counter for those looking for a gourmet snack or light meal. Also available for delivery.

Bound

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.

NIGHTLIFE

Bound Relax in this sophisticated lounge with a carefully crafted cocktail menu.

Drai's BeachClub • Nightclub

Drai’s After Hours After-hours nightclub for those who don’t want the party to end.

Open Thursday through Sunday, 1 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Drai’s BeachClub • Nightclub Perched 11 stories above The Strip, this 65,000-square-foot rooftop club offers a nonstop party and live entertainment. (702) 737-0555.

Interlude This casino lounge is the ideal vantage point for people-watching, socializing or catching some live music.

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Wildlife Habitat | Attraction Poolside paradise is home to Chilean flamingos, swans, ducks, pelicans, koi and turtles. Free. Open daily, dawn to dusk. (702) 733-3349.

DINING

Bugsy & Meyer's Steakhouse | Steakhouse Throwback steakhouse and speakeasy is a nod to the Flamingo’s rich history with a modern twist.

(702) 733-3111.

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.

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

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Piff the Magic Dragon | Comedy Fresh off America’s Got Talent, Piff and Mr. Piffles perform their best illusions. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

RuPaul’s Drag Race LIVE! | Production Features a sassy All-Star cast in an original show based on the reality TV show. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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Wayne Newton | Headliner

Bugsy & Meyer's Steakhouse

Catch Mr. Las Vegas as he performs your favorite songs, interacts with the audience and shares personal career highlights. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

X Burlesque | Adult Revue combines imaginative choreography with outrageous props, such as bungees, bathtubs and beds.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

Bugsy’s Bar Video poker bar in the center of the action. (702) 733-3111.

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

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Spa at Flamingo The Spa at Flamingo leaves guests feeling fabulous with revitalizing treatments tailored to fit their needs.

Unwind in one of three whirlpool tubs, a eucalyptus steam room, sauna and relaxation room.

HOURS: Thursday through Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, open for spa services only FITNESS CENTER: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 733-3535

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DINING

Ben & Jerry’s | Dessert Vermont ice cream maker scoops over 25 flavors into cups or waffle cones, and serves sundaes, shakes and smoothies.

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay | Quick Bites Bobby Flay puts a twist on American favorites serving signature burgers, bacon & cheese fries and milkshakes.

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

Oyster Bar | Seafood Menu includes favorites such as squid salad, oysters, shrimp, lobster, crab and calamari. (702) 369-5000.

NIGHTLIFE

Carnaval Court This party spot is home of the world’s top flair bartenders and live daily entertainment. Open until 3 a.m.

(702) 693-6138.

Signature Bar Settle in with one of 16 draft beers, play video poker or socialize at this casual bar.

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Lobby Bar Located on the ground floor of the Valley Tower, the sleek bar has seating with charging stations and 12 gaming machines.

The Piano Bar Features free daily and nightly live entertainment with a new outdoor patio. (702) 369-5000.

PizzaCake by Buddy V. | Italian Cake Boss star Buddy Valastro’s quick service eatery is a combination pizzeria and bakery.

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

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The Spa at Harrah's Located on the fourth floor of the Valley Tower; offers a variety of spa treatments such as the Signature Facial Experience and Moisturizing Body Exfoliation. Salon services include mani-pedis, hair services, makeup application and waxing.

APPOINTMENTS: (702) 369-5126

An Evening with Whitney | Production

HOURS: Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Celebrate the music and legacy of Whitney Houston with a cuttingedge, holographic Whitney singing digitally remastered versions of her original live performances. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

FITNESS CENTER: Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Donny Osmond | Headliner Legendary entertainer Donny Osmond performs in his first solo show at the Harrah’s Showroom.

Tickets: (702)-777-2782.

Friday through Sunday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tape Face

Menopause The Musical | Musical An empowering musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Tape Face | Comedy America’s Got Talent finalist, mime comic Tape Face takes his antics to Las Vegas. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

X Country | Adult Ruth's Chris Steak House

A kick’n topless revue set to the sounds of country music’s chart toppers. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

The Piano Bar

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Dunkin’ | Quick Bites

Destination bar features custom-made infused cocktails and barrel-aged spirits.

There are two convenient locations to get your favorite hand-crafted drinks, signature coffees and teas, donuts and Grab & Go items.

Catalyst Bar

Guy Fieri’s Vegas Kitchen & Bar | American

The Strip’s favorite party destination is home to low-minimum gaming tables, beer-pong tables, live music and budget-friendly drink specials.

Food Network star Guy Fieri brings his Flavortown favorites to the Las Vegas Strip. (702) 794-3139.

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

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Mat Franco - Magic Reinvented Nightly | Magic The first magician to win NBC’s America’s Got Talent, brings his captivating illusions to The Strip.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Bartenders put a spin on traditional cocktails at this 24-hour bar.

O’Sheas Casino

RE:MATCH Technologically advanced Strip-side bar features an indoor/outdoor setting directly on the famed Las Vegas Strip.

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Spa at The LINQ A one-stop wellness center, the spa contains The Strip’s only Himalayan salt cave.

SPA: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily FITNESS CENTER: Daily, 24 hours APPOINTMENTS: (702) 794-3242

AT T R A C T I O N S

THE LINQ PRO M E NA D E

Fly LINQ Zipline | Adventure The only zipline experience on the Las Vegas Strip, Fly LINQ soars 12 stories above the LINQ Promenade.

Riders fly 1,121 feet at speeds up to 35 mph.

High Roller Observation Wheel | Attraction View The Strip like never before.

Topping out at 550 feet, North America's tallest observation wheel offers an open bar available all day long. Tickets: (855) 234-7469.

DINING

Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips | Quick Bites A fast and casual eatery modeled after a British take-out shop.

(702) 322-0529.

Virgil’s Real Barbecue | American This famous BBQ joint brings the best slow-cooked smoked meats.

(702) 389-7400.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club | Comedy Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club features talented comics ranging from up-and-comers to household names. (702) 777-2782.

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The LINQ Promenade

Fly LINQ Zipline

Virgil’s Real Barbecue

HOURS Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 11 a.m Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. – midnight

Some establishments may open earlier or stay open later than times mentioned.

STORE DIRECTORY ADDRESS: 3545 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD., LAS VEGAS, NV 89109 (702) 322-0543 FACEBOOK: THELINQ TWITTER: LINQPROMENADE

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RETAIL Chilli Beans

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Haute Doggery

702 430 4435

Goorin Bros.

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In-N-Out Burger

800 786 1000

Harley Davidson

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Jaburritos

702 901 7375

Havaianas

702 868 2884

Maxie’s

702 754 4400

Honolulu Cookie Company

702 489 6111

Off The Strip

702 331 6800

I Love Sugar

702 330 9124

Nectar Bath Treats

725 251 4165

Pier 30

702 678 6889

Razer

725 214 7222

Sky Shop

702 322 0605

Bistro & Bar Starbucks

The only zipline of the Las Vegas Strip, Fly LINQ features 10 side-by-side ziplines, capable of simultaneously launching riders at the speed of fun, 12 stories above The LINQ Promenade. Riders fly 1,121 feet from the Strip-side tower to the base of the High Roller.

Socks & Bottoms

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Welcome to Las Vegas

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by Claude Escamilla Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery

702 826 2100

Virgil’s Real Barbecue

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Yard House

702 597 0434

ENTERTAINMENT DRINK & DINE ameriCAN Beer & Cocktails

702 331 5600

Breeze Daiquiri Bar

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Chayo Mexican 702 691 3773 Kitchen + Tequila Bar

Brooklyn Bowl

702 862 2695

Fly LINQ Zipline

702 777 2782

High Roller

702 777 2782

ICEBAR

702 586 8925

Favorite Bistro

702 844 4700

Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club

Temporarily closed.

Flour & Barley Brick Oven Pizza

702 430 4430

Museum of Selfies

702 518 2277

O’Sheas Pub

702 835 5723

VR Adventures

702 734 0642

Ghirardelli 702 650 0096 Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips

702 322 0529

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Eiffel Tower Light Show | Attraction Free, recurring show features hundreds of synchronized and choreographed lights twinkling every half hour from sunset to midnight.

Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck | Attraction Take romance to new heights.

The viewing deck—46 stories above The Strip—has breathtaking views.

Tickets: (888) 727-4758.

NIGHTLIFE

BEER PARK Rooftop sports bar features an outdoor grill, more than 100 beers and party games. (702) 444-4500.

Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop This nightclub blends a fun atmosphere and lively entertainment to produce the ultimate Las Vegas party experience. (702) 776-7777.

Le Cabaret DINING

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay | Quick Bites

PARIS

Bobby Flay puts a twist on American favorites serving signature burgers, bacon & cheese fries and milkshakes.

Brioche by Guy Savoy | Quick Bites

LA S VEGA S

This grab-n-go menu from Michelinstar chef Guy Savoy features sweet and savory brioche, plus other delicious French treats.

Café Americano | French Take a seat and savor a Parisian sidewalk café experience in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. From breakfast through late night, enjoy French delights like warm beignets, Croque Monsieur with pomme frites or just a morning specialty coffee as you watch the world go by.

(702) 946-7000.

Café Belle Madeleine | Quick Bites From éclairs to tarts, this pâtisserie fulfills your cravings for something sweet. (702) 946-7000.

La Crêperie | Quick Bites 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.

Gordon Ramsay Steak | Steak House

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.

Mon Ami Gabi

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.

Vanderpump à Paris Sit back and enjoy whimsical cocktails, French wines and delightful desserts in this Parisian-inspired space from Lisa Vanderpump.

Opening Spring 2022.

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Voie Spa & Salon Take a sensory journey through France and enjoy signature treatments like the Fleur de Sel Massage, Custom Codage Facial and various salon services.

SALON: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily SPA: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., daily FITNESS CENTER: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily APPOINTMENTS: (702) 946-4366

Chef Gordon Ramsay serves upscale seafood dishes and mouthwatering cuts of beef. (702) 677-3200.

HEXX Kitchen + Bar | American The 24-hour café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus transforms cacao beans into handcrafted chocolate. (702) 331-5100.

JJ’s Boulangerie | American Bakery produces pastries, pizza, sandwiches, soups and salads.

(702) 946-7000.

Mon Ami Gabi | French Classic bistro cuisine served for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a trendy scene with an amazing patio.

(702) 944-4224.

Nobu Paris | Japanese Feast on imported Asian and Japanese fish, seafood and exotic delicacies from acclaimed Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Opening Spring 2022.

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AMYSTIKA – The Mindfreak Prequel | Magic

KOI Las Vegas

DINING

Cabo Wabo Cantina | Mexican

Criss Angel MINDFREAK®

Illusionist Criss Angel teams up with Franco Dragone to create a new, immersive and interactive show full of stunning illusions, special effects and jaw-dropping stunts.

Performances begin April 2.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Criss Angel MINDFREAK® | Magic

Sammy Hagar hangout offers coastal Mexican fare and premium tequilas.

Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, (702) 385-2226.

With cutting-edge technology and more than 75 illusions, Criss Angel’s new show is an immersive, overthe-top visual spectacular unlike any other. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Café Hollywood | American

The Doobie Brothers | Headliner

Open 24 hours, Café Hollywood serves everything from pastries and early morning breakfast to late night dinner. And it features a sleek wine bar and lounge.

Chik-fil-A | American Sandwiches and more, starring juicy, flavorful chicken. (702) 331-3038.

Earl of Sandwich | Quick Bites Sink your teeth into a deluxe deli sandwich on artisanal bread.

(702) 463-0259.

Gordon Ramsay Burger | American Traditional American classics go next level with a variety of hand-cut fries, including truffle parmesan.

(702) 785-5462.

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.

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

Ringer Wings, Pizza & Sliders | American Place bets and cheer on your favorite sports team at this casual comfortfood eatery. (702) 785-5232.

Strip House | Steakhouse Charred prime cuts of beef accompany signature sides, such as black-truffle creamed spinach.

(702) 737-5200.

Yolös Mexican Grill | Mexican Spicing up this Mexican eatery are the more than 60 tequilas and a fresh-fruit margarita bar.

(702) 785-0122.

The four-time GRAMMY® Award winners and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees will headline an exclusive limited engagement. Eight shows only, May 13-28.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

PLANET HOLLYWOOD RESO RT & CASINO

John Legend | Headliner “Love In Las Vegas,” John Legend’s residency showcases his soaring vocals and silky-smooth piano playing skills. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Scorpions | Headliner The Scorpions bring along special guests Queensrÿche for “Sin City Nights” March 26-April 16.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

Shania Twain | Headliner The country legend returns to Las Vegas for her "Let's Go!" residency. Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

NIGHTLIFE

Blue Moon Bar Denver-based brewery serves its famous pints outside Zappos Theater.

Extra Lounge Kick back with a cocktail and visit with friends or just enjoy the game.

(702) 785-5555.

Heart Bar The pulse of Planet Hollywood beats through-out 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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Reflections the Spa at Planet Hollywood The newly rebranded spa features refreshed décor and amenities, including 35 treatment rooms, whirlpools, saunas, a nail salon and a fitness center.

SPA: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Friday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER: 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

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Rio Zipline | Adventure Riders are propelled from the Rio’s Masquerade Tower to the Ipanema Tower, traveling at speeds reaching 33 mph. Tickets: (702) 388-0477.

Enjoy a Tomahawk rib eye or fresh seafood selections with your view from the 50th floor. (702) 862-3530.

KJ Dim Sum & Seafood | Asian

KISS By Monster Mini Golf | Mini Golf Rockin’ 18-hole indoor, glow-in-thedark miniature golf course is full of special effects and unique KISS props.

Pho Da Nang Vietnamese Kitchen | Asian

All-American Bar & Grille | American

HOT EL & CA S I N O

VooDoo Steak | Steakhouse

Creative “twisted farm food” menu serves up jumbo portions for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

(702) 777-2761.

Featuring traditional Chinese cuisine and an extensive seafood menu.

(702) 777-7777.

DINING

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Hash House A Go Go | American

Enjoy “Rio Dry Aged” Angus steaks, sandwiches and seafood at this restaurant and sports bar.

(702) 777-7767.

Kang's Kitchen | Korean Have an authentic Korean barbecue experience as you feast on fresh ingredients and high-quality cuts of meat, which you grill to your preference at your own table.

(702) 777-7777.

Authentic Vietnamese menu includes Pho—a soup with linguineshaped rice noodles, herbs and meat. (702) 777-7777.

Royal India Bistro | Indian Featuring Indian delicacies cooked in a 500-degree tandoor clay oven.

(702) 777-2277.

Smashburger | Quick Bites Handcrafted burgers are smashed, seared and seasoned to order.

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Comedy Cellar | Comedy "The Cellar," as insiders call it, brings the unique vibe from its Greenwich Village sister club—and equally great comics. 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.

WOW - The Vegas Spectacular | Production Water spectacular features a cast of more than 30 international artists, acrobats and dancers performing in a 180-degree theatrical setting.

Tickets: (702) 777-2782.

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

Penn & Teller

VooDoo Rooftop Lounge

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iBar The ultra-lounge in the heart of the resort features interactive tabletops, DJs and go-go dancers.

(702) 777-6875.

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702-405-4300

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M AV E R I C K H E L I C O P T E R S

David Lee Roth

Jauz

David Guetta

Bill Nye

Alesso

Paris Hilton

Tiesto

The Wind Dancer brings guests to an exclusive landing site at bottom of the Grand Canyon while flying over landmarks including the Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and the Mojave Desert. The Vegas Nights flight soars guests over the Strip, providing the best views possible on this approximately 15-minute aerial tour.

The flightseeing company was featured on the hit CBS reality series Love Island, which was filmed at The Cromwell and Drai’s Nightclub.

Maverick Helicopters has the top safety record of any tourism-based aviation company in the world, with highly experienced pilots and FAA Diamond Award-winning maintenance team. The list of accolades just this year includes Best of Las Vegas, USA Today’s 10Best, the Southern Nevada Hotel Concierge Association’s Choice Award, the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award and many more.

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High-Flying Sightseeing Who Knew Las Vegas Was the Helicopter Capital of the World?

Maverick Helicopters offers the most diverse and exciting helicopter experiences in Las Vegas. Flightseeing tours depart from a private terminal located on the Strip, just seconds away from the resort corridor.

Guests experience the modern comforts of the luxurious ECO-Star helicopter as they soar high above the Las Vegas Strip or enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime excursion to the Grand Canyon.

P R I C E S S TA R T AT $99 PER PERSON

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Giorgio Armani

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CBD Bloomstem

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Reduced center hours may be observed.

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Brooks Brothers Burberry

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Martin Lawrence Galleries

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ENTERTAINMENT / MUSIC / VIDEO The Apple Store

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Escape Game

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EYEWEAR

Evo Gadgets

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Ray-Ban

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Odyssey VR.

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Sunglass Hut

702 734 0207

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SHOES Christian Louboutin

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Fendi Shoe Salon

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Jimmy Choo

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Mephisto

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offers a premier luxury-shopping

Blancpain

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Breitling

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Tiffany & Co.

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Tourneau

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Van Cleef & Arpels

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The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

world’s most exclusive luxury

GIFTS 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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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.

SPECIALTY FOOD / CONFECTIONS Ciao Ciao Cafe

702 401 7177

Fat Tuesday

702 369 3265

Moderna Tea

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DESERT ROSE: STING IN LAS VEGAS

Sting has sold more than 100 million albums, combined, as a solo artist and with The Police.

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Sting Shares His Songbook

by Melinda Sheckells

What happens when you pair one of the most iconic voices in popular music with a legendary stage? You get two hours of songs that have shaped our lives and the stories behind them, performed amid perfect acoustics by the artist who brings it all to life with passion and a dynamic bass guitar.

Sting’s “My Songs” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace returns June 3.

Throughout the multidate engagement, the 17-time GRAMMY® Award winner will blast through hit after hit from his illustrious career.

The set-list is a compendium of nearly two dozen chart toppers from his days with The Police and his solo career, including an acoustic version of “Roxanne” and songs like “Message in a Bottle,” “Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic” and “Every Breath You Take.”

He also gives concertgoers a taste of his new music from his 2021 album, The Bridge.

On stage, Sting is backed by a seven-piece band including father-and-son duo Dominic and Rufus Miller on guitars. During “My Songs,” the former schoolteacher uses his 1957 Fender Precision bass, which he has been playing for 30 years.

S H OW S C H E D U L E Sting performs his “My Songs” residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Upcoming shows are scheduled for June 3-18. For tickets visit caesars.com/shows.

Bold visual references to his videos and other landmark moments, as well as a striking wardrobe, guide the show’s narrative. His notes coast through multiple genres such as new-wave rock, jazz, reggae and world beats.

Lucky audiences might even hear a Bob Marley cover, or two versions of “Roxanne.”

Every step you take this summer, Sting, we’ll be watching you.

PHOTO COURTESY OF DENISE TRUSCELLO/ C A E S A R S E N T E R TA I N M E N T

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