Vegas Prime Magazine - May 19, 2024

Pool Guide + 'Fantasy,' Wine Day and Favorite Delis and Dim Sum

It’s pool season, and Vegas Prime Magazine has your guide for dayclub parties and family and adults-only fun.

Out + About

Scenes from Usher, Canelo Alvarez, "X Burlesque," Hofbrauhaus and more.

“Awakenings,” “Mad Apple,” Jason Derulo and “Atomic Saloon Show” aim to entertain.

Attractions

Tiger Woods’s PopStroke and Smoke and Mirrors are new to the scene.

Vegas Prime Magazine Editor Don Chareunsy’s top to-do picks while you’re in Las Vegas.

Our Five Faves

Where to get your deli fix and where to drink wine for National Wine Day, plus new James Beard nominee Brian Howard.

Take care of that mug with advanced facial treatments.

Vegas Prime Whispers: Celebrity and Las Vegas gossip and sightings. Ssshhh!

Editor's Letter

Are you ready for pool season? Is anyone ever truly ready for pool season aside from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling? Oh, to have those curves and pecs. Anyway, it’s time for some fun in the invigorating sun, and Vegas Prime Magazine has a pool guide for partygoers, families and individuals who prefer ages-21-and-older vibes.

We are in Las Vegas, after all. New to the Las Vegas Strip pool scene is Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where you’ll find the expansive, 6-acre Oasis Pool Deck (the branzino lettuce cups are a must-order) and Liv Beach for dayclub debauchery (Tiesto is one of the headliner deejays), plus additional and unique experiences at Legacy, Gigi’s (not Hadid’s), Bleautopia and more.

Also in this issue of Vegas Prime Magazine: five favorite spots for dim sum, including late night, and six super delis; photos from “X Burlesque’s” 22nd anniversary, Gleb Savchenko in Chippendales and a pretzel-eating contest; new “Fantasy” mom Mariah Rivera; Jason Derulo’s new show at The Venetian; new attractions; and taking care of that pretty mug of yours.

Vegas Prime Magazine is a cheerleader for Las Vegas. We’re here to help the hundreds of thousands of weekly visitors have the best time possible. Are you looking for the top steakhouses with stellar cocktails? Favorite Italian, Chinese or Japanese restaurants? Concerts, family-fun attractions and nightclubs? We’ve got you.

Friends and family reach out all the time to help plan their next Las Vegas vacation. Please feel free to do the same at dc@vegasprime.com. Vegas Prime Magazine is your resource. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, enjoy your time in the desert, and let’s start planning your next trip here.

Don Chareunsy Editor-in-Chief, Vegas Prime Magazine

Usher Confesses at Jewel

The Super Bowl Halftime performer celebrates 20 years of ‘Confessions’ at Aria nightclub

Singer-songwriter, actor and dancer Usher celebrated “Bad Girl: 20 Years of Confessions” by hosting a party at Jewel Nightclub at Aria on May 3. Usher, dressed in white from head to toe and wearing shades, delivered a medley of hits to partygoers. Jermaine Dupri and Lil Jon joined Usher onstage, and Lil Jon got on the mic to perform alongside Usher.

Usher also invited singer Victoria Monet into the DJ booth to sing for the packed club. The crowd included “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Crystal Kung Minkoff, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough of The Backstreet Boys, songwriter Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker, Grammy-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox, Mix Master David and GoodLook Entertainment CEO Keith Thomas.

THAT’S HOT!

By Don Chareunsy Editor-in-Chief | Vegas Prime Magazine

by Travis Schneider

‘JERSEY

BOYS’

This is a perfect date night at The Orleans: An early, pre-show dinner at Alder & Birch for prime rib, sides and an Old Fashioned with candied maple bacon, then the terrific Tony- and Grammy-winning “Jersey Boys” at The Orleans Showroom. Oh, what a night! Closed Tuesdays (in general; check listings). JerseyBoysLV.com

MAROON 5

I deemed frontman Adam Levine and Maroon 5 my favorite Las Vegas residency in 2023 after seeing it twice. I have no doubt this return will be just as hits-filled and fantastic. Sugar? Yes, please. The May dates are 17, 18, 22, 25-26, 29 and 31, as well as June 1. And there are more in 2024!

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‘GHOST STORIES’ WITH KENT AXELL

Ghost stories while drinking cocktails? Hell no! But this might be for others. 1923 Prohibition Bar presents “Ghost Stories” with magician and mentalist Kent Axell. Located in 1923’s Hidden Chamber. Shows are at 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in May. Seats are limited to 30 guests and sell out quickly. 1923LV.com

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD

Is there a more beautiful country singer with equally beautiful gowns and legs onstage? Carrie Underwood’s residency at Resorts World is also jam-packed with all her hits. I love “Blown Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs.” Underwood is indeed taking the wheel on the Las Vegas Strip. RWLasVegas.com

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‘COME FROM AWAY’ “Come From Away” takes audiences into the heart of the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the Newfoundland town that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into friendships. May 14-19.

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2024 ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL

I attended the first Electric Daisy Carnival at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2011 solo (and had trouble finding my car at, ahem, 4 a.m.) and returned the next six years. I was back in 2022, and it was like returning home. EDC is one of my favorite annual events. May 17-19. LasVegasElectricDaisyCarnival.com

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Our Five Favorites … … for Dim Sum in Las Vegas

Din Tai Fung at Aria

This open-air, spacious and understatedly elegant restaurant – there are more than 150 global locations, most of them in Asia – is elevated dim sum. Must-orders: chocolate dumplings, crab and pork xiao long bao (the signature soup dumplings) and braised beef noodle soup. You really can’t go wrong, though.

3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 590-8650; Aria.MGMResorts.com

Hong Kong Garden Seafood & Dim Sum Café in Chinatown

The best local dim sum in town based on food, pricing and hours (until 1 a.m. Fridays-Sundays), and the full dim sum menu is always available. The classic must-orders: fried smelt, rice noodle rolls, chicken feet, baked egg custard, baked coconut buns, turnip cake, braised beef

tendon, sweet rice in lotus leaves and more.

5300 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas. (702) 876-3838; HKGardenLasVegas.com

Palette Tea Lounge & Dim Sum in Chinatown

Palette Tea opened in Chinatown in October. The decor is bright, the menu is more modern and

limited, and the service is friendly and attentive. Ordered so far at Palette: shrimp toast, stir-fried noodles, crispy dumplings with minced pork (the little chicks; it reminds of fried mochi), abalone siu mai and pork xiao long bao.

4601 Spring Mountain Road, Las Vegas. (702) 888-3626; PaletteLV.com

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Ping Pang Pong at Gold Coast

Ping Pang Pong is another local dim sum favorite. Remodeled and expanded in 2017, carts are used during the busy daytime hours, and a limited menu is available for dinner. Must-orders: Har gow, shumai, duck, sticky rice, fish balls, pork buns, shrimp noodles, jellyfish, chicken feet and coconut bread. 4000 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. (702) 247-8136; PingPangPong.net

Washing Potato at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

The first vibe dining dim sum experience in town? It’s fabulous food and fun by chef Alan Yau (Hakkasan, Park Chinois, Wagamama). Must-orders (again, you can’t go wrong): wasabi prawns, scallop shumai, lotus leaf rice, chicken feet, curry

cuddle fish, roast duck and braised beef brisket noodle soup. Order desserts and cocktails, too. 2777 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 678-9000; FontainebleauLasVegas.com

Have we missed any dim sum places? Let Vegas Prime Magazine know at editorial@vegasprime.com.

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‘X’ Marks the Spot

‘X Burlesque’ celebrates 22nd anniversary at Flamingo Las Vegas

Female revue “X Burlesque” celebrated its 22nd anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip with eight new dance numbers and choreography from Emmy-winning Chucky Klapow (“High School Musical,” Michael Jackson’s “This Is It”) and costumes in X Burlesque Theatre at Flamingo Las Vegas on May 3.

The new dance numbers include a high-energy disco montage featuring “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer and “Staying Alive” and “You Should Be Dancing” by the Bee Gees and a tribute to legendary burlesque star Venus De Light.

Matt and Angela Stabile created, produce and direct “X Burlesque” alongside co-producer Tiffany Stabile. Guests must be ages 18 or older. And announced postshow on May 3: It was dancer Emily’s last night – as she has a little Emily on the way. Keep up with “X Burlesque” on Instagram at @XBurlesque.

Courtesy Of “X Burlesque

by Denise

Rock You Like a Hurricane

Scorpions launch ‘Love at First Sting’ at Bakkt Theater

Iconic and influential hard rock band the Scorpions returned to the Las Vegas Strip in April, at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood, with a new headlining residency of eight shows in celebration of the 40th anniversary of their iconic album “Love at First Sting.” The nearly 2-hour concert featured hits including “Still Loving You,” “Wind of Change,” “No One Like You” and “Rock You Like a Hurricane.” Ugly Kid Joe was a featured guest. Time will tell if the Scorpions, who have sold more than 110 million records, will schedule more shows in Las Vegas. Fun fact: The Scorpions have a stamp in Brazil.

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Gleb Savchenko Sizzles in Chippendales

“Dancing With the Stars” pro dancer Gleb Savchenko celebrated his debut as a guest host and performer in Chippendales at The Rio with a VIP night on April 26. “I feel amazing!” Savchenko said about his premiere. “The audience was on fire, and there was so much love and support from the amazing cast and crew who have really made me feel at home.

"This is such an amazing show, and it really is a true, legit family on stage and off – I’m so happy and excited to be a part of Chippendales!” The audience included his former “DWTS” celebrity partner Shangela, aka DJ Pierce, from “RuPaul’s Drag Race” fame. Savchenko’s run ended May 12. Check out Savchenko’s Celebrity Takeover column at VegasPrime.com.

If You Go

Chippendales performs at 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays (dark Mondays and Tuesdays), with additional shows Fridays and Saturdays at 10:30 p.m. at The Rio. 3700 W. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. (702) 777-7776; Chippendales.com

Photos by Denise Truscello

Farrell Dillon Repeats as Pretzel-Eating King

The Linq headliner magician Farrell Dillon repeated as pretzel-eating champion on April 26 as Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas celebrated National Pretzel Day with its fifth-annual celebrity competition. Dillon took home $1,000 for Olive Crest after finishing a jumbo pretzel in 3 minutes and 1 second.

Dillon’s competitors were BMX athlete and TV personality Ricardo Laguna, Gigi Metayer (“Fantasy”), Robert Kachelriess (City Cast Las Vegas), TV personality J.J. Snyder, Adam Dunson (“The Australian Bee Gees”), Jason Feinberg (Fox 5 Las Vegas), John Langeler (KLAS Channel 8), J.P.

Dhillon (@foodiedhillon), Mike Davis (Fox 5 Las Vegas), Philip Tzeng (@LasVegasFill), Shawn Tempesta (KVGS 102.7 FM), Emily Romero (@eatmelasvegas) and Stephanie Sidela (Mix 94.1 FM). Post-dinner, twotime champion Dillon tapped the season’s first keg of Maibock.

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Courtesy of Hofbrauhaus

CELEBRITY TAKEOVER

By Mariah Nieslanik

H ow Am I? Blessed

Photos by Oscar Picazo

Growing up in a peach tree field as a farm girl in Grand Junction, Colo., I never could have dreamed where my life would end up. The glitz and glamor of being a Las Vegas showgirl were never on my bingo card growing up. I started dancing at 3 years old, and I remember feeling energized and freed by the limelight. But once I hit middle school, I focused on sports full time.

My dream job growing up was to be a high school basketball coach. However, the universe had a different plan for me –one that involved the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas. I moved to Las Vegas when I was 18 with a crazy dream of becoming a showgirl. I worked so many odd jobs until I luckily landed my first professional job. I have been steadily working as a dancer and model ever since.

I auditioned for my dream job at “Fantasy” at The Luxor and was so lucky to be hired as a swing dancer, which is a part-time role. Since then, I have been able to climb the ladder – in stilettos – and can proudly say I am a featured dancer in AND co-producer of the award-winning show.

Even more recently, I was also promoted to one of the toughest, yet most rewarding jobs ever – a MOM!

I am so lucky to work for such an amazing producer in Anita Mann, who has allowed me to continue to work throughout my pregnancy as well as during this new motherhood journey I am on. Once my pregnant belly became too hard to dance on stage, my focus switched to my production duties behind the scenes.

This was such a beautiful pivot and worked out well because I’m a workaholic, so I never wanted to take any time off. Believe it or not, I was sending payroll while I was in labor at a hospital and, honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Jackson while seven months pregnant and continued choreographing other productions after giving birth, has really helped make it possible for me. Words cannot express how lucky I feel to have the opportunity to have a career and family.

Too often in show business, getting pregnant is a death sentence for a dancer. The idea of having it all simply didn’t exist years ago. Dancers had to choose between having a family or career. The fear of “Will my body bounce back?,” “Will my position be filled?,” “Will I be able to juggle my career and caring for a baby?” can be terrifying and exhausting, but in the era of female empowerment, it turns out – with an amazing support team – it really is possible to have it all!

That’s one area our cast really shines – we’re more than just colleagues, we’re friends, and I’m truly fortunate to consider them my family. Having a team like I do, led by Anita, who was choreographing Michael

Our show is all about bringing fantasies to life on stage, and mine is to be back on stage and feeling the joy of performing for a live audience again. I hope to have the opportunity to dance again and will work hard to continue my dream. I know my body won’t be the same as it was before. It’s a battle, but an enjoyable one, learning to appreciate my new body and the magical journey I am on.

Beyond the physical hurdles I face getting back into performance shape, I know there will be mental challenges along the way – balancing returning to work and being a new mom, finding time and encouraging myself to relax and spend as much time with my new family as possible.

As I look back and reflect, I tell myself daily – and sometimes hourly – to be kind and patient, which is something everyone should do in their life. I know with the support system I have and the work ethic I learned growing up on a farm, being back on the stage is a possibility for me.

I have done so much more in life than I had planned so far, and I know there will be so much more in the future, but without a doubt, being a mom to a beautiful baby girl is the best thing I have ever done.

SHOWTIME

Wide Awake

Wynn Las Vegas spectacular spectacle

‘Awakening’ celebrates 500 performances

“Awakening,” the modern “only-in-Las Vegas” spectacle, celebrated its 500th performance in the custom-designed, 360-degree “Awakening” theater March 25 at Wynn Las Vegas. The cast celebrated with a choreographed dance video highlighting specialty acts and the fanfavorite whale puppet from the water realm. Since the show’s debut in November 2022, the audience has included Katy Perry, Chita Rivera, Wynn headliner David Blaine, Gloria Estefan and Cheryl Burke.

“Awakening” was conceived and created by some of the most renowned creative talents in the entertainment industry, including legendary Producer Bernie Yuman, Producer/ Director Baz Halpin and Emmy Award-winning Designer Producer Michael Curry. Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins narrates “Awakening.” “Awakening” continues to dazzle audiences by adding new acrobatics, aerialists and comedic moments throughout the multilevel show of water, earth and air.

If You Go

7 p.m. Fridays-Tuesdays, with additional performances at 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Tuesdays. The show is dark Wednesdays and Thursdays. 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 770-9966; WynnLasVegas.com

Courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas

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Red and Delicious

‘Mad Apple’ celebrates its second anniversary on May 26

Cirque du Soleil’s “Mad Apple” at New YorkNew York features New York-inspired acrobatics, music, dance, magic and comedy, a departure from other Cirque shows on the Las Vegas Strip that place a strong focus on theatricality and artistry.

Celebrating the city that never sleeps, “Mad Apple” transports audiences to New York’s wildest night out and rewrites the script on Las Vegas entertainment with a wide range of talent all set to the backdrop of the Big Apple. “Mad Apple” updated its performance schedule in April.

Fun facts about “Mad Apple”: The show’s taxi travels 368 feet per night, or about 16 miles per year, the same distance as driving around Central Park two and a half times. More than 52,000 “Mad Apple” cocktail flasks have been purchased from the stage bars. “Mad Apple” has the largest Cirque band with 10 full-time members. And it is estimated that drummer Bruce Briggz has broken more than 1,500 drumsticks. If laid end to end, that’s .5 miles longer than the Las Vegas Strip.

Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil

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Whatcha Say?

Jason Derulo kicks off his first Las Vegas residency at Voltaire on May 24

Multiplatinum singer-songwriter, actor and dancer Jason Derulo is set to kick off his first Las Vegas residency at Voltaire at The Venetian over Memorial Day weekend on May 24 and 25.

For the show, Derulo will perform a setlist including his hits, as well as material from his latest album, “Nu King.” The album features collaborations with Adam Levine, Meghan Trainor and Michael Bublé, who sings on his latest single, “Spicy Margarita.”

“I’m excited to be a part of this modern era of entertainment in Las Vegas with my first residency at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort,” Derulo said. “It’s such a stunning venue, and it has an alluring, mysterious vibe. It will allow me to take bold risks with my performance, and I look forward to bringing my songs to a new audience in its immersive setting.”

Derulo’s career includes 22 platinum singles and more than 250 million records sold worldwide. Derulo’s hits include “Wiggle” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Take You Dancing,” “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz, “Whatcha Say,” “Swalla” featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign, “Want to Want Me” and “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” with Jawsh 685.

Voltaire has already drawn the likes of Rebel Wilson, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Florence Pugh, Megan Fox, Machine Gun Kelly, Cara Delevingne, Seth McFarlane to the venue.

If You Go

Residency dates are May 24-25, June 28-29, July 12-13 and 26-27 and Aug. 9-10. 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. VoltaireLV.com

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Ride ’em , Cowboy!

‘Atomic Saloon Show’ is an 18+ Old West show with immersive acts and sexy and hilarious antics

Spiegelworld’s “Atomic Saloon Show” is a rowdy, raunchy riot of drop-dead sexy circus, variety and comedy mayhem in Las Vegas. Set inside the real-life Atomic Saloon and starring sultry and talented cowboys, showgirls, lawmen, nuns and ne’er do wells, “Atomic Saloon Show” is a racy, ridiculous romp through the Wild West as it never was.

The talented Colin Cahill, alongside fantastic castmates, shines in his sexy cowboy role as Blue that showcases his great voice, acting, dancing and charisma. “Atomic Saloon Show” is high-energy and unhinged fun from start to finish. Yee-haw!

Spiegelworld arrived on the Las Vegas Strip in 2011 with “Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, ranked “the #1 greatest show in Las Vegas history” by a Las Vegas publication. Since then, Spiegelworld opened, and then closed, “Opium” at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and is set to debut “DiscoShow” at The Linq in July.

If You Go 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Dark Sundays and Mondays. Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 534-3419; Spiegelworld.com

There are pool offerings aplenty for families and partygoers – and for even more adult vibes

FAMILY + RESORT

The Palazzo tower pool deck features seven pools. The Palazzo Cabanas can accommodate up to eight and include air conditioning, four chaise lounges, a stocked refrigerator, a 32-inch screen, misters, a ceiling fan, Internet access and a cabana host. Also available: Palazzo Premium Cabanas. VenetianLasVegas.com

Green Valley Ranch Pool Mandalay Bay Beach Club at Mandalay Bay

The Green Valley Ranch pool is an 8-acre backyard with views of the Las Vegas Strip. Locals and visitors receive chair-side F&B service from Sandbar Grille, loungers and daybeds, private cabanas and a sand-bottom, beach-entry pool. GreenValleyRanch.com

This beach club is an 11-acre aquatic playground for sunshine, swimming, splashing and soaking. Ride tides in the wave pool. Flow with the Lazy River. Lounge in a lagoon. Cool off in the shade in a cabana. Adults 21+ can walk over to the 21+ Moorea Beach Club. MandalayBay. com

The Palazzo Pool Deck

Red Rock Resort Pool

With 19 private cabanas, chair-side service, poolside gaming and relaxing daybeds, the Red Rock pool offers an atmosphere for every kind of pool day for residents and visitors. Also: cocktails, salads, sushi rolls and sundaes. RedRockResort.com

Palace Station Hotel Pool

Soak up the summer sun at Palace Station’s resort-style pool, where guests can enjoy the sun in chaise lounge chairs, cabanas and daybeds available for daily rental and a boutique bar perfect for sipping and staying cool. PalaceStation.com

Sunset Station Pool

The Sunset Station pool has everything guests need for a day filled with sun-kissed fun, including cabanas, daybeds and poolside lounge chairs for relaxation and bars for grabbing a cocktail to stay refreshed during pool day. SunsetStation.com

Oasis Pool Deck at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

It’s 6 acres of serenity, opulence and recreational bliss and offers seven pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants, Liv Beach and a 2,300-square-foot gaming area. At the center is the family-friendly Grand Pool featuring three bodies of water connected by Bleau Isle, the pavilion bar. Gigi’s is a Mediterranean-inspired escape with cabanas and a dedicated dipping pool.

FB Slims is a bespoke poolside bar. The VIP Legacy Pool offers ultimate privacy and luxury and the resort’s largest cabanas. La Mer serves as the Oasis Pool Deck’s serenity pool. And Bleautopia is a poolside pasture featuring vintage lawn games. Some of the pool experiences are 21+.

The Oasis Cinema Club continues through Sept. 1 with poolside movies. FontainebleauLasVegas.com

The Swimmin’ Hole at Silverton

The new $10 million The Swimmin’ Hole, which opened in April, features a food and beverage venue, deluxe cabanas, daybeds, a 32-foot retractable screen atop the pool bar, fire pits with complimentary coffee from 8-10 a.m. and new restrooms. Silverton.com

The Venetian Pool Decks

The pool decks were reimagined in 2022. The Venetian tower pool deck features four large pools, including three infinity pools. The Venetian tower pool deck features a splash pad for kids and a quieter spa pool for relaxation. Guests can reserve The Venetian Cabanas with Plunge Pools. VenetianLasVegas.com

WATER PARKS

For the family-friendliest water park attractions, don’t forget Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas, Cowabunga Bay, Lake Las Vegas Water Sports and more.

Marquee Dayclub at The Cosmopolitan

With DJ headliners including Pauly D and Mike Attack, the 22,000-square foot rooftop Marquee Dayclub is a hotspot with two main pools and cabanas with dipping pools. Marquee Dome returned last year, extending the summer pool party season well into autumn. TaoGroup.com

Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World

One of the Las Vegas Strip’s newest dayclub destinations is turning up the heat with the Sunday activation “Any Given Sunday” showcasing top-tier talent and the city’s hottest up-and-coming artists. Also at Resorts World, the 21+ Athena and family-friendly Resorts World Pool. RWLasVegas.com

Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay

Daylight Beach Club is celebrating its 11th year of weekend partying with DJs and performing artists. The hip-hop party

“Lit Sundays” is also back. Daylight’s menu includes hand-crafted cocktails, pool-side bites and VIP bottle service. DaylightVegas.com

Drai’s Beach Club at The Cromwell

Drai’s view day or night, from the 11th-floor rooftop of The Cromwell, is unparalleled. Also at Drai’s: the 30,000-square-foot deck with two big pools, five elevated pools in VIP bungalows, 15 mezzanine-level cabanas and R&B and rap acts, including Wiz Khalifa and Rick Ross. DraisGroup.com

Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas

The 60,000-square-foot Encore Beach Club is widely considered one of the best dayclubs, and who can disagree, with headliners DJs including David Guetta, The Chainsmokers and Marshmello. Remember when Kaskade was one of the first? WynnLasVegas.com

Go Pool at Flamingo

The 21+ Go Pool is one of the few dayclubs open all week long, and it offers a tropical vibe with a winding swimming pool, palm trees and waterfalls (don’t go chasing them). The free Flamingo Wildlife Habitat is nearby. GoPoolVegas.com

Republic Ultra Pool at MGM Grand

Wet Republic is one of the OGs of dayclub debauchery in Las Vegas, and it continues as one with the longest lines and biggest crowds for its headliners DJs, Steve Aoki and Tiesto among them. It’s time to get soaking wet … at Wet Republic again. TaoGroup.com

Tao Beach at The Venetian

Tao Beach has undergone a reimaging in recent years and now offers a larger pool deck to house star headliners including Tyga and Zedd. And don’t forget the food from top-notch Tao Asian Bistro, including chilled seafood towers, oysters, Peking Duck melts and sushi. TaoGroup.com

Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria

VIP cabanas include private daybeds, televisions and pools. A highlight of the secluded, 21+ Liquid Pool Lounge: Wednesday Dip, when locals receive comped entry, women have a one-hour open champagne bar (12:30-1:30 p.m.), and partygoers goof around on large inflatables. TaoGroup.com

With superstar performers including Calvin Harris, Tiesto and John Summit and VIP daybed, cabana and villa options amidst a French Riviera ambiance, Liv Beach offers a dayclub experience of sun-soaked pleasure. FontainebleauLasVegas.com

Temptation Sundays at Luxor

Temptation Sundays is the only LGBTQ+-focused pool party in Las Vegas, and the celebration at the Luxor Pool has been around for a dozen years now. The party, which runs from May through September, is for residents and visitors, as well as non-Luxor guests. Luxor.com

Liv Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas

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The iconic Bare Pool Lounge is no longer toptional, but the private pool deck is still 21+ with DJs and parties all summer long. Don’t forget the expansive family-friendly pool area at The Mirage, which will soon be the Hard Rock. BarePoolLV.com

Stadium Swim is impressive. The six heated pools are open all year long. Is there a better place to watch sports, in a pool, on the 14-million-megapixel LED video wall? Perhaps inside in the world’s largest sportsbook, but this is in a pool. CircaLasVegas.com

DayDream is a dream for daytime revelers without the Las Vegas Strip crowds. The adults-only pool includes cabanas, daybeds, hot tubs, a DJ booth and bottle service, and don’t forget the neighboring, family-friendly M Pool. TheMResort.com

Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage

DayDream at The M Resort

Stadium Swim at Circa

Bell-Aire Backyard at Durango

The 21+ poolside oasis by Clique Hospitality spans more than 65,000 square feet of greenery and palm trees and includes a 7,200-square-foot pool, two poolside bars, private cabanas, daybeds and the full-service Backyard Grill. DurangoResort.com

Sammy’s Island at Palms

Sammy Hagar and Palms Casino Resort have opened Sammy’s Island, a tropical pool getaway inspired by the music and Baja beach vibe of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer featuring a tiki bar, restaurant and concert stage. Palms.com

The Pond at Green Valley Ranch

Nestled in the Opium Deck, this adults-only pool offers a secluded retreat with a private bar, expanded cocktail menu, food and live entertainment. Reservations are required, with complementary admission for hotel guests. GreenValleyRanch.com

Influence at The Linq

The Linq’s 21+ rooftop pool also is open seven days a week for pool-goers to play cornhole and beer pong while staying cool in the pool and refreshed with spiked lemonades and mojitos. In the background? The High Roller Observation Wheel. Caesars.com

The 21+ private enclave Azilo Ultra Pool features inhouse DJs performing on an open-air stage, a 240-foot LED video wall, cabanas, daybeds and seasonal fare including sushi, steak nachos and Impossible burgers. SaharaLasVegas.com

Kassi Beach Club at Virgin Hotels

This new 21+ pool experience by Wish You Were Here Group offers an atmosphere to unwind in style – think soft sand beaches in coastal Italy, lush foliage and local DJs spinning vibrant beats. KassiBeach.com

Rouge Room Cabanas at Red Rock Resort

The lavish lounge Rouge Room offers an outdoor and upscale adult-only poolside experience. The 21+ Rouge Cabanas features eight cabanas, lounge-style seating options, a full bar and vibey music perfect for summer. RedRockResort.com

For this and a longer list of pools in and around Las Vegas, go to VegasPrime.com.

Azilo Ultra Pool at Sahara

Minus5 Icebar unveils King Kong, pirate and EDM displays

Minus5 Icebar at The Linq Promenade has unveiled ice displays for visitors of all ages in nods to “King Kong,” electronic dance music festivals and pirate adventures. The winter wonderland displays feature a siren and treasure chest in the pirate enclave; a DJ turntable and mixer in a homage to the Electric Daisy Carnival; and King Kong climbing the Empire State building.

Award-winning master ice carvers Dan “Hollywood” Rebholz, Austin Greenleaf and Nick Smith, traveling from London, created the new sculptures. “Visitors can prepare to be awestruck by the sculptural appeal of these brand-new ice sculptures,” said Minus5 Icebar partner Noel Bowman. “With new surprises and adventures hidden around every corner, I genuinely think these are our best ice displays to date.”

Courtesy of Minus5 Icebar

Fore!

PopStroke, in partnership with Tiger Woods, opens for mini-golf, entertainment at Town Square

PopStroke Entertainment Group, in partnership with professional golfer Tiger Woods, opened its 13th location, PopStroke Las Vegas at Town Square shopping center, on April 22, the first PopStroke in Nevada.

PopStroke is an elevated mini-golf and entertainment experience featuring a modern two-story building set on two uniquely designed 18-hole courses, an open-air dining experience with climate control, an outdoor beer garden, bars featuring craft beers and signature cocktails, an enclosed

outdoor playground for the little ones and oversized televisions and screens offering the perfect sports bar setting.

A private second-story balcony event space overlooking both courses will allow guests to host events. Family fun includes an ice cream parlor with custom milkshakes and outdoor games including ping pong, foosball and corn hole.

“Our expansion into this iconic city celebrates our worldwide appeal and marks a thrilling chapter for PopStroke as we join the vibrant fabric of Las Vegas and its surrounding communities,” said PopStroke Founder and CEO Greg Bartoli.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone to PopStroke, uniting people of all backgrounds and abilities for an unforgettable golf entertainment experience in The Entertainment Capital of the World.”

‘Final Ride’

Primm Valley Casino Resorts commemorates Bonnie and Clyde, offers free weddings, film and casino chips

Primm Valley Casino Resorts is commemorating the 90th anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde’s “final ride.” From May 24-26, a lineup of events and activities will share the thrilling narrative of two of America’s most notorious outlaws.

Free Screenings of “Bonnie & Clyde (1967)”: Enjoy free screenings of the iconic film starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway all weekend at the historic Carolee Theatre. Step back in time and relive the gripping tale of America’s infamous criminal duo.

If You Go

Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino, 31700 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Primm.

PrimmValleyResorts.com

An Afternoon With Bonnie and Clyde: Delve into the real story behind Bonnie and Clyde with a 90-minute presentation by Troy Taylor, owner of American Haunting Ink and the American Oddities Museum. Uncover the truth behind the legend and gain insights into the lives of these enigmatic figures. The free presentation is at 3 p.m. May 25 and is open to the public.

Pop-Up Shotgun Wedding Ceremonies: On May 25, Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino will host pop-up shotgun wedding ceremonies for three lucky winners. Couples entered the contest for an opportunity to tie the knot for free in a unique and unforgettable setting. Winners were selected from entries received between May 1-17.

Explore the Bonnie and Clyde Death Car: Discover a piece of history with the Bonnie and Clyde Death Car inside Buffalo Bill’s. Featured in the video

game “Fallout: New Vegas,” the artifact offers a glimpse into Bonnie and Clyde’s infamous crime spree.

Bonnie and Clyde Commemorative Casino Chips: The limited-edition casino chips featuring Bonnie and Clyde add a touch of nostalgia to the gaming experience.

Primm Valley Casino Resorts, an Affinity Gaming property, offers entertainment, relaxation and excitement on the Nevada-California border. Comprising three properties – Buffalo Bill’s, Primm Valley and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino – the resorts offer gaming, golf, dining, retreat and family fun.

Photo By Lee Pettet

Drink a Little Drink, Smoke a Little Smoke

Smoke and Mirrors opens as first cannabis consumption lounge in Las Vegas

Smoke and Mirrors, Las Vegas’s first regulated cannabis cocktail lounge, opened its doors in April and made history with the first purchase at 4:20 p.m. by Clark County Commission Chairman and longtime cannabis advocate Tick Segerblom. Smoke and Mirrors’s executive team –Mitch Britten, CEO of Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, and consultants Christopher LaPorte and Scot Rutledge, managing partners at Reset – delivered celebratory remarks.

Smoke and Mirrors offers premium strains, hand-crafted infused cocktails and an electric social atmosphere. “Thrive has always been known for setting the bar for operational standards and quality cannabis experiences, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront of this historic moment in Las Vegas as we continue to revolutionize the cannabis industry,” Britten said. Taking inspiration from musical icons and innovators

throughout history, the mixology program offerings traditional alcohol-free libations infused with premium THC strains, including The Godfather, Evolve and Higher Ground.

“We are beyond excited to have unveiled the first state-licensed cannabis lounge in Las Vegas,” LaPorte said. “Our goal is not just to create a space for cannabis enthusiasts, but to create a social hub for our guests. With Smoke and Mirrors’s remarkable array of products, we aim to provide an unforgettable experience that will leave a lasting impression."

If You Go

4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays. 2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Las Vegas. (702) 741-0064; SmokeandMirrorsLV.com

Dynamic Duo

Cabo Wabo Cantina offers Any Marg of Mine, Golden Mule in nods to Shania, VGK

With Shania Twain’s “Come on Over” residency at Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood, Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is paying homage to the superstar with the Any Marg of Mine margarita and a special offer for concertgoers available during the residency.

Twain loves spicy margaritas, and Any Marg of Mine is a little sweet and a little spicy: Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila, jalapenos, mango puree, triple sec, sweet and sour and lime juice served on the rocks. Concertgoers can make it a “party for two” with a buy-on-get-one drink deal available by showing their concert ticket to their server. Come on over!

Also available at Cabo Wabo Cantina: The Golden Mule in a nod to the Vegas Golden Knights. Cabo Wabo is giving the classic Moscow Mule a twist, as the Golden Mule is made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St. Germain, ginger beer and lime and passionfruit juices, and it is served in a copper mug to ensure that the drink stays cool.

Courtesy of Cabo Wabo Cantina

Courtesy of Cabo Wabo Cantina

Delicious Delis

Our favorite places to get chopped liver, pastrami, matzo balls, bagels and more

Saginaw’s Delicatessen at Circa

One big reason Detroit staple Saginaw’s Delicatessen stands out on this delicious delis list: It’s open 24 hours. Yes, 24 hours. So, 9 a.m., 5 p.m., 12 a.m., nosh to your heart’s content. The sandwiches, soups and popular new-ish menu item the meatloaf don’t disappoint. You’re so lucky, Downtown Las Vegas. 8 Fremont St., Las Vegas. (702) 726-5506; CircaLasVegas.com

Weiss Deli in Henderson

This mom-and-pop in Henderson is widely considered one of the best in town, so expect a wait at the small location, with a small bakery, especially at lunchtime. It gets this list’s vote for best chicken noodle soup with matzo ball and chopped liver sandwich. And buy a fudge brownie on the way out. 2744 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. (702) 454-0565; Weiss is so old school, it doesn’t have a website.

The Bagel Cafe in Summerlin

This New York-style deli is one solid option for Summerlin residents. It is spacious, with ample free parking, and the bakery is large, as well. Residents have argued which is better, The Bagel Cafe or Weiss? Decide for yourself, but you the truth is you really can’t go wrong. 301 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas. (702) 255-3444; TheBagelCafeLV.com

Junior’s at Resorts World

Siegel’s Bagelmania

This place is a bit underrated because it’s east of the Las Vegas Strip, but the sandwiches (you can’t go wrong with the pastrami and chopped liver), soup and service are always solid. Bonuses: an extensive and large bakery (for macaroons and black and white cookies) and an outlet of Pinkbox Doughnuts. 252 Convention Center Drive, Las Vegas. (702) 369-3322; SiegelsBagelmania.com

This is the new kid on the block in the deli world of Las Vegas, and this New York transplant stands out because its Junior’s Cheesecake is front and center, served at Circus Circus and available at Costco. Nonetheless, expect solid sandwiches, salads and chicken at this classic and large diner-style restaurant. 3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas; RWLasVegas.com

Sadelle’s at Bellagio

Sadelle’s might not by definition be a deli, but if your boss says it’s his favorite deli, you add it to the list! This swanky restaurant overlooks a Bellagio garden, and its bagel and lox tower and sandwiches are fantastic. Bonus: Sadelle’s is next to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Garden. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 693-7075; Bellagio.MGMResorts.com

Have we missed any delicious delis? Let Vegas Prime Magazine know at editorial@vegasprime.com.

Photo By Douglas Friedman

Courtesy of Saginaws Deli

Top Chef

New James Beard nominee Brian Howard talks Sparrow + Wolf, Half Bird and the future

By Bob Barnes

With a 20+ year culinary career in Las Vegas, Chef Brian Howard earned his stripes working at celebrated Michelin-starred restaurants alongside notable chefs including Thomas Keller, Kerry Simon, Andre Rochat and David Myers before opening his own restaurants Sparrow + Wolf and Half Bird Chicken & Beer.

Howard has been featured on Food Network’s “Chopped” and appeared as a judge with Gordon Ramsay on “Master Chef Jr.” and as the winning contender on FYI’s “Late Night Chef Fight.” Howard’s most recent accolade is being nominated as a 2024 James Beard Foundation Best Chef: Southwest Award semifinalist.

We sat down with the acclaimed chef to talk about the nomination, Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown (4480 Spring Mountain Road; (702) 790-2147, SparrowandWolfLV.com) and Half Bird in Henderson (725 S. Green Valley Parkway; (702) 202-2250, HalfBird.com) and his future plans.

You have been named a semifinalist in the Best Chef: Southwest category in the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards. What would winning this award mean to you?

We are very excited about the recent recognition. There are a lot of talented chefs in this country, so getting a nod for my life’s work feels extremely rewarding.

Receiving a James Beard Foundation Award nomination has always been a bucket list item for me, so it’s another big notch on the belt.

Can you describe the focus and concept of your restaurants Sparrow + Wolf and Half Bird Chicken & Beer and some of your favorite menu items?

Sparrow + Wolf is like going to your favorite dinner party

where the food is familiar, yet new, and our focus has always been hospitality-driven and “people-first” while creating a room where the guest feels like they’re the most important person in it. We combine bold flavors from around the globe in a delicious hybrid seasonal manner using the best ingredients we can find.

My favorites right now are the grilled oysters bathed in a

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Thai chili jam butter and the grouper cooked in banana leaf with a Ma Po tofu sauce. We’re also dry-aging steaks in-house that are being cooked over live fire.

Half Bird Chicken & Beer is our best-in-class chicken shop. We have something for the whole family: simple rotisserie chicken, a salad, a Signature Sichuan Hot Chicken Sandwich, the “best nuggs on the planet” (I’m sure of it), rotisserie ramen and a giant chicken parm.

We wanted to create a place for friends to congregate and watch our local sports teams play but not have to worry about leaving the kiddos behind. There are arcade games, an outdoor lawn with corn hole, TVs and our self-tapping draft beer system (pouring local beers) guests are free to pour by the ounce to try the different selections.

Some of my personal favorite sides are the rotisserie smashed potatoes with cheese sauce and chili garlic crunch and the rotisserie corn with togarashi butter.

How do you like working and living in Las Vegas?

I’ve been here for 23 years now, and Las Vegas is home for me. I’m so grateful for this city and all the support I’ve received and have had the pleasure of working with so many incredible people, raising a family and creating some of the most epic memories.

Are any plans for a new restaurant concept in the works?

I’m a creative type, so I am always writing and developing new concepts. We're currently raising extra capital and hope to announce a new seafood-driven concept in the southwest valley within the next few months. Stay tuned!

Photos

Sabin Orr

Sip, Sip and Sip

Salud! Places in Las Vegas to celebrate National Wine Day on May 25

By Marisa Finetti

National Wine Day is May 25, and while I love a day dedicated to one of my favorite beverages, let’s enjoy wine year-round. Furthermore, it should be an international celebration because of all the gems that can be discovered across the globe. Allow me to spotlight some places, and while you’re there, consider trying something new. It’s National Wine Day, after all. The wines aren’t on holiday; they’re celebrating with us!

On the Strip

Delilah inside Wynn Las Vegas unveils the most luxurious ambiance, starting with the opulent bar that sweeps into the dining room. The wine list is just as indulgent, with a menu that offers hidden gems to rare bottlings and highly coveted brands. Delilah is offering a vintage spotlight through summer featuring wines from 1990. Imagine all the fruit coming into the wineries around the world during that year’s harvest now captured in bottles and selected for your pleasure at Delilah. WynnLasVegas.com

At The Venetian, check out Sala 118 for a pre-dinner or post-show. Named for the 118 islands in Venice, enjoy an elevated experience in a beautiful space for wines by the glass and a growing half-bottle selection focusing on Italian and domestic wines. VenetianLasVegas.com

Inside Fontainebleau, Don’s Prime offers “sip and savor"” dinner experiences that kick off May 20. The wine dinner features six rare vintage wines largely sold out in the marketplace from Promontory, the Harlan family’s renowned wine-growing endeavor in Napa Valley. FontainebleauLasVegas.com

Carbone in Aria is another spot to escape for dinner and wine. If you are a Nebbiolo lover, the classic choices from Barolo and Barbaresco are deep in this list, but add a neighboring grape to your repertoire. The charming Dolcetto is a highly prized grape well-loved in Piemonte. It also happens to be one of the best values on the list. Try Barolo Mascarello, Dolcetto d’Alba. Aria.MGMResorts.com

Off the Strip

Visitors always want to drink like a local, so let’s go to a few places.

In The Arts District, the James Beard-nominated wine bar Garagiste is a place to be seen. Start with Tribaut-Schloesser Rosé Champagne because pink bubbles are extraordinary, and this bottling is Pinot Meunier-dominant, which is exceptional and rare. Or go for the liter of Austria’s Shreiner Weissburgunder because big bottles of Pinot Blanc on these warmer days are always a win-win. But if you just want a glass, drill down to a hyper-local grape from the largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. The Marmajuelo variety thrives on the island’s volcanic sands, delivering a lean, smokey wine with breezy marine personality. GaragistLV.com

At Monzú Italian Oven + Bar, choices are abundant from the all-Italian selection housed in a list that is far from ordinary. Embark on Monzu’s beverage book, a page-turner boasting an adventurous and educational way to learn about wine and spirits. While sipping on a bottle of Mt. Etna’s Benanti’s Etna Rosso from ancient vines, imagine treading on gnarly basalt rocks while smelling the minerality escaping from beneath Europe’s most active volcano. MonzuLV.com

Another local spot fast becoming popular is Wineaux, the newly opened “wine market, bar and escape” by James Beard-winning Chef Shawn McClain at The UnCommons. Explore the great wine selection and sink into a friendly atmosphere. Head to Hungary with Bordog Bromuhley Furmint-Harselevlu Dry Tokaj. While it’s a mouthful to say, it’s a simple and exceptional dry white wine. Pair it with Wineaux’s roasted eggplant. WineauxLV.com

Near the Strip, Ferraro’s Ristorante has been named Tre Bicchieri and Three Forks from Gambero Rosso, a highly respected recognition in the Italian wine world. You’ll find deep selections of all the classic Italian wines, but if you

want to try something up-and-coming, ask for Derthona, a white wine made in Piemonte from the recently revived Timorraso grape. Ask the sommelier to tell you the story. FerrarosLasVegas.com

Red Rock Resort, offers a variety of wine experiences under one roof, including T-Bones, which boasts the most expansive wine selection off the Strip. There is something for everyone, with a large portion designed to pair with the fantastic menu. Osteria Fiorella offers a focused wine list highlighting the regions and styles of Italy and a perfect spot to dine al fresco. Go for dinner or reserve a spot for Sunday brunch to enjoy a bright white wine or a refreshing spritz on draft. Head to Lotus of Siam for crisp whites and big, bold reds from Germany and the U.S. to pair with their classic Northern Thai cuisine. RedRockResort.com

At Tivoli Village, a day of shopping calls for Ada’s Food + Wine for an upbeat vibe and operated by some of the most knowledgeable in Las Vegas. An ever-changing wine list offers plenty of new discoveries. Take a flight of wines, explore skin contact orange wines. For a fun low-intervention wine, try Catch & Release Anyone Anytime Anyplace 2022 – a clean blend of Syrah, Grenache and a touch of Chardonnay and Pinot Gris that is a totally crushable red – served chilled, of course! And with a name like that, it’s a reminder that wine really is for anytime, anywhere, any season. AdasLV.com

Glow Getters

Five-star facials help maintain moisture and radiance in this desert heat

By Emmy Kasten

The dry heat in Las Vegas may have some benefits, but when it comes to your skin, the arid weather is not your friend. Maintain your moisture and pump up your glow with one of these five-star facials.

FS ULTIMATE AT THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS

For an instant facelift without the downtime, the spa’s most popular facial harnesses the science behind LED-light therapy using a nonsurgical facelift device to combat the effects of gravity and visibly turn back time. An exfoliating glycolic peel erases lines, and a cooling eye treatment banishes puffiness to bring out the you that you remember. Starting at $355. FourSeasons.com

KNESKO GEMSTONE INFUSED FACIAL AT ARIA SPA & SALON

This celeb favorite treatment harnesses the power of ethically sourced gemstones and minerals – which include gold, diamonds, black pearl and others – to amplify results and activate your chakras. Emerge with a more vibrant, chiseled look after a gua sha is expertly swept along the contours of the jawline, cheekbones and forehead to stimulate elasticity, release tension in your facial muscles, promote lymphatic drainage and clear congestion. Starting at $295. AriaMGMResorrts.com

DR. STURM SIGNATURE #STURMGLOW FACIAL AT LAPIS SPA AND WELLNESS AT FONTAINEBLEAU

From the creator of the viral (and now controversial) Vampire Facial, this anti-aging, exfoliating and hydrating treatment includes Dr. Sturm’s Signature Anti-Aging Massage that will tone and define the facial muscles for noticeable results. Gentlemen can opt for this facial in a men’s version, specially designed to combat roughness and signs of aging – because guys deserve a little pampering, too. Starting at $240. FontainebleauLasVegas.com

Alvarez defeats Munguia

‘I’m the best fighter right now for sure,’ winner says at T-Mobile Arena

Courtesy of Tom Donoghue

In an all-Mexican battle during Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez outslugged Jaime Munguia in a super-middleweight championship match before 17,492 at T-Mobile Arena. Despite strong support for Munguia, the loss included the first knockdown of his 44-bout career.

Alvarez’s fourth defense of his four 168-pound titles was scored at 115-113, 117-110 and 116-111 by the three judges, while ESPN scored it 118-109. This was the third fight in a row Alvarez (61-2-2, 39 KOs) scored a knockdown. He also dropped Jermell Charlo and John Ryder to the canvas in decision wins last year.

“I’m very proud that all the Mexicans are here watching us,” Alvarez told ESPN. “ ... He’s a great fighter. He’s strong, he’s smart. ... But he’s a little slow. I can see every punch. Sometimes he got me because I get so confident. ... I did really good, and I feel proud about it. ... I’m the best fighter right now for sure.”

LAST WORD The

In honor of the late Robin Leach, Vegas Prime Magazine has reimagined his longtime Wicked Whispers & Racy Rumors as Vegas Prime Whispers – as a tip of the toque to the very-muchmissed colleague, mentor and friend.

CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS

VEGAS PRIME WHISPERS

Which celebrity chef was incensed to learn during a tour that another kitchen was far superior to his in his new restaurant?

Which celebrity DJ’s set was interrupted by a biohazard in the pool, meaning daytime revelers were blocked from getting close to the wheels of steel?

Which producer says another Strip headliner production is clearly a bad rip-off of one of his superior shows?

Is a new online endeavor a pointed attack on social media influencers and their lack of experience?

Which married singer-songwriter in town says Chippendales is her absolute favorite Las Vegas show?

Which celebrity chef is gathering funds to open a new seafood restaurant?

Email your Vegas Prime Whispers to info@vegasprime.com

Supermodels Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum made a surprise appearance during Mariah Carey’s performance of “Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live in Las Vegas” at Dolby Live at Park MGM on April 20.

David Guetta, Joe Burrow and Nick Bosa were recently in town for a wedding and were seen partying at Encore Beach Club at Encore and Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Bobby Flay recently dined at LPM at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Victoria Justice was spotted at celebrity hotspot steakhouse Carversteak in Resorts World Las Vegas on April

25. Newly cast in “Suits: LA,” the actress and two guests enjoyed yellowtail sashimi, branzino and F-1 striploin.

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes recently returned to Las Vegas and were spotted at the speakeasy Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria.

In the next issue of Vegas Prime Magazine on June 2: Noe Knows Vegas from longtime Las Vegas insider Noe Alarcon. Stay tuned!