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COVER FEATURE
The Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix returns to the Las Vegas Strip for a second year, and Vegas Prime Magazine has the 411 on what’s new in year two, as well as the details on live music, luxury offerings and many, many, many F1-related events.
Showtime
Vegas Prime Magazine Editor-in-Chief Don Chareunsy’s top to-do picks while you’re in Las Vegas, baby.
Out + About
Hofbrauhaus wraps its keg-tapping season with “X” ladies and Mercedes Martinez, “Lady Like – A Retro Modern Burlesque” toasts its first anniversary at Virgin Hotels, and “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live” sashays to its 900th performance at Flamingo Las Vegas.
Celebrity Takeover
Steph Payne is the ultimate multihyphenate: recording artist, songwriter, entertainer, fashionista, mother of twins and motorcyclist. Her live performances? Fierce, genuine, soulful, funky and inspiring.
Prime Picks
Six of our favorite steakhouses in Las Vegas because there’s always time for a good – no, great – steakhouse; new, party and super-fun brunches; and Enchant Christmas Las Vegas returns to Las Vegas Ballpark.
The entertainment list this two weeks includes “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Area15, Martin Lawrence at Dolby Live and the first Neon City Festival, plus announcements about New Year’s Eve in DTLV and Duran Duran at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.
Sport + Activities
Tom Brady is now part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Yes, that’s correct. And out in Boulder City, catch a ride on the Nevada Southern Railway, aka as “The Santa Train” during the holiday season.
Time to Dine
Bob Barnes is back with his monthly Vegas Prime Brewing News, Lavo at The Palazzo is back with new menu items and look (Italian countryside), plus a rundown of Fat Sal’s Downtown, Poke Market in UnCommons and Better Buzz Coffee Roasters in Henderson.
The Last Word
Vegas Prime Whispers: Celebrity and Las Vegas gossip and sightings. Ssshhh!
JAMAL M. PARKER Publisher
DON CHAREUNSY Editor-in-Chief
ARTURO PERALTA Art Director
BRIANNA KOURETAS Senior Account Manager
ANAS BEN AMARA + JASMINE TRAN Social Media
NOE ALARCON, JEN AVISON SMITH, BOB BARNES, PATRANYA BHOOLSUWAN, CHRISTIANA CINN, ED CONDRAN, MARISA FINETTI, STACEY GUALANDI, EMMY KASTEN, RANDY SCHACHERL + TODD SCHACHERL Contributors
DARIN FEINSTEIN Founder/CEO
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It’s crazy to think Thanksgiving – and Christmas – is just around the corner. The holiday is traditionally one of the quietest of the year in Las Vegas, as people travel home to be with families and friends, but one event is returning to Las Vegas to kickstart the holiday season: the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The first year of F1 Las Vegas was divisive. It was an economic boon for the city to the tune of $2 billion, and it made Las Vegas look like The Coolest City on Earth. But it uprooted the city (and trees in front of The Bellagio), interfering with traffic, businesses and daily life, and lawsuits linger. I’m curious to see how F1 Las Vegas pans out its sophomore year in Sin City.
Competing against – or complementing? –F1 Las Vegas is the first Neon City Festival in Downtown Las Vegas, with an inaugural lineup that includes Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, Alison Wonderland and 20+ more artists. The new music, art and culinary event is free for all ages from Nov. 22-24.
Also in this issue of Vegas Prime Magazine: Out + About at “RuPaul’s Drag Race Live,” “Lady Like” and Hofbrauhaus; Prime Picks for brunches, six top steakhouses and Enchant Christmas Las Vegas; Celebrity Takeover guest columnist the fabulous Steph Payne; Lavo, Fat Sal’s, Better Buzz, Poke Market and Brewing News in the dining scene; “The Nightmare Before a Christmas” and Martin Lawrence; and more.
Here’s to a successful first Neon City Festival, second F1 Las Vegas on the Las Vegas Strip –and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours (I’m already getting fatter and happier just thinking about all the upcoming great food, family and friends).
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Vegas Prime Magazine
F1 LAS VEGAS
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During last year’s Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix debut on the Las Vegas Strip, Max Verstappen won the race, and F1 legend and host Jenson Button launched his whisky Coachbuilt. We can’t wait to see what’s new in year two of F1 Las Vegas. Start your engines!
ENCHANT LAS VEGAS
EnchantChristmas.com
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner, and one of the best annual holiday season traditions in town is Enchant Christmas Las Vegas at Las Vegas Ballpark in Downtown Summerlin, where guests are immersed in a glittering and beautiful maze of lights and much more. New this year: theme nights.
“MJ LIVE” AT HARRAH’S
Tix4.com, MJLiveShow.com + Caesars.com
“MJ Live,” formerly at Sahara, has moved to Harrah’s. “MJ Live” is an impressive and high-energy production, with Jalles Franca, who alternates the lead role of Michael Jackson with Santana Jackson, dancing and singing his face off alongside solid dancers, and the band is equally great. A “Thriller” show!
By Don Chareunsy Editor-in-Chief | Vegas Prime Magazine
2024 NEON CITY FESTIVAL
NeonCityFestival.com
The Neon City Festival’s inaugural lineup includes Alison Wonderland, Neon Trees, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions and 20+ more artists. In Downtown Las Vegas Nov. 22-24, the music, art and culinary event is free for all ages and will feature music, F&B vendors, art shows, fireworks and more.
VEGAS PRIME PICKS
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It can be overwhelming to figure out what to eat while in Las Vegas. Vegas Prime Magazine offers its Prime Picks for steakhouses, pizza, burgers, nachos, dim sum, buffets and much more. Got to VegasPrimeMagazine.com and click on Prime Picks in the navigation bar. You’re welcome!
“PURPLE REIGN” AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD
Tix4.com, VTheater.com + PurpleReign.net
“Purple Reign,” the 75-minute Prince tribute starring Jason Tenner (who attended “Fantasy’s” 25 anniversary show at The Luxor last month) at Planet Hollywood, has been entertaining audiences in Las Vegas for 27 years. Shows are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8:30 p.m.
Hofbrauhaus Wraps Up Keg Tapping With Mercedes Martinez, ‘X’ Ladies
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas wrapped up its 20th annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Oct. 25, and Saturday, Oct. 26, with Mercedes Martinez from Mix 94.1 FM and KLAS-TV’s “Las Vegas Now,” whose keg tapping served as a fundraising event for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Foundation’s K9 Section on Oct. 25.
Earlier in the evening, police service dogs and their handlers from the K9 Section greeted and took photographs with guests as they entered the restaurant just east of the Las Vegas Strip and across the street from Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
The following evening, ladies from sexy Strip revues “X Burlesque” at The Flamingo, “X Country” at Harrah’s and “X Rocks,” which celebrated its grand reopening at Horseshoe on Nov. 2, tapped 2024’s final celebratory Oktoberfest keg on Oct. 26.
Oktoberfest celebrations at Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas this year featured celebrity keg tappers every Friday and Saturday evening from Friday, Sept. 13, through Saturday, Oct. 26.
This season’s additional keg tappers: Mayor Carolyn Goodman, pop group These Guys Worldwide, “Fantasy” at Luxor, magician Jen Kramer at Westgate, Chippendales at The Rio, “America’s Got Talent” winner Terry
Fator at The Strat, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom, The Bronx Wanderers, magician Murray SawChuck, pro BMX athlete and TV personality Ricardo Laguna, The Australian Bee Gees at Excalibur and magician Mac King.
Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is the first German/ Bavarian beer hall and restaurant in Las Vegas that creates a Bavarian beer hall experience in addition to dining. Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is an energetic party daily, with boisterous sing-alongs, dancing in the aisles and on the benches and premium Hofbräu beer.
From its hand-painted ceilings to its imported beer and delicious food, Bavarian hospitality abounds. Guests can savor schnitzel, sausages, sauerbraten, pretzels and more. Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is open Sunday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
‘RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE LIVE!’ MARKS 900TH PERFORMANCE AT FLAMINGO
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!” celebrated its 900th performance at Flamingo Las Vegas on Sunday, Oct. 27, and current cast members Lawrence Chaney, Asia O’Hara, Derrick Barry of Las Vegas, Kennedy Davenport and Jorgeous posed for photographs with cast and crew members in the showroom.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!” is an original production based on the multiple-Emmy Award-winning reality-TV competition drag show hosted by RuPaul and most recently won by Taiwanese American performer Nymphia Wind. Join RuPaul’s showgirls as they journey through a sickening season of “Drag Race” serving Las Vegas realness, hunty.
Charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent is brought to the stage at Flamingo by a rotating cast of the world’s most famous drag show queens who have also included Aquaria, Eureka O’Hara, Jaida Essence Hall, Alexis Mateo, Naomi Smalls and many more.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!” debuted on the Las Vegas Strip on Jan. 30, 2020, and is a fierce and high-energy live production heading toward its fifth anniversary. A return is in order since the last visit to the headliner production was on its third anniversary. A report from that Friday night in January 2023:
“As a ‘RPDR’ stan, I absolutely loved it! The current cast is Asia O’Hara as MC with many, many, many fabulous costume changes; Eureka O’Hara (the star of the night with ‘This Is Me’); new cast member 5-foot-2 Jorgeous, who danced her booty off; Alexis Mateo (“Bam!” “Sickening, right?!”); Britney Spears impersonator extraordinaire Derrick Barry; new cast member, Season 10 “RPDR” winner and New York look queen Aquaria; and the sexy Pit Crew that includes Mark Romain.
“It was wonderful to interview Eureka postshow and receive hugs from her, Aquaria and Jorgeous.” It was 10s, 10s, 10s across the board!
‘Lady Like – A Retro
Modern Burlesque Show’ Celebrates
First Anniversary at Virgin Hotels
Las Vegas
“Lady Like – A Retro Modern Burlesque Show” at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas celebrating its first anniversary at the resort inside the venue 24 Oxford on Oct. 24. Debuting in October 2023, “Lady Like” mixes the glitz and glamour of the 1950s and 1960s with-modern day humor and dance routines, giving audiences a show like no other in Las Vegas.
Created by burlesque experts Jaimee Gallego and Summer Soltis, “Lady Like” boasts a women-led writing team and cast, with each show being hosted by the iconic headmistress and Las Vegas showgirl Maren Wade.
“Lady Like” provides a unique insight into how the world used to be – and how the ideals of the past have grown and changed through witty humor, brilliant choreography and a few surprises along the way.
“Lady Like” on grand opening night last year was a super-fun show featuring a talented cast and great songs, choreography and costumes in the intimate 24 Oxford that also is home to “Frank Marino’s Divas” at 4 p.m. Sundays.
Wade was Vegas Prime Magazine’s Celebrity Takeover guest columnist in the Oct. 6, 2024, issue and said:
“Las Vegas is the land of opportunity. I have been blessed to do so many things here that I am completely unqualified to do. I got to sing in dozens of Las Vegas shows, including the one
I’m in right now, ‘Lady Like – A Retro Modern Burlesque Show’ at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.
“I got to perform on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” I guest-hosted morning TV shows. Did I mention I wrote my own column? Plus, I’m cited as an authoritative source in Wikipedia, so I’m legit.”
“Lady Like” runs Thursdays through Saturdays starting at 9 p.m.
Las Vegas singer-songwriter
Faith and the power in positive thinking Steph Payne celebrity takeover
Growing up, I was always taught to have faith. As much as I tried to have it, I didn’t thoroughly understand the concept until later in life. But once I learned the power of positive thinking and inspired action, the world opened up to me, and I began to manifest my dreams.
I’m a California transplant like many others who have invaded Las Vegas. I came for more space and a better cost of living while caring for my grandmother who had dementia. Being a singer-songwriter, obviously the Las Vegas entertainment industry called to me.
However, it’s not an easy industry to penetrate as many others are attempting to do the same. I networked, made my rounds, worked the lounge circuit with local bands, started my own and worked hard producing quarterly shows.
During this time, I suffered lots of loss, familial and otherwise. I was stressed, overworked and still unfulfilled. But I was doing what I love: music! Having been a servant all my life whether in ministry or in the military, I didn’t mind working hard. I watched my parents do it. I just didn’t feel the hard work should be as hard.
It was then that I began to journal and put more positive focus on my goals and aspirations. Along with praying, I wrote down my goals, visualized them, spoke them out loud and generated the feeling as though I already achieved them. Almost immediately, I started to see the very things I wrote down come to pass.
It was then I realized the full understanding of faith. Faith in yourself, your higher power, your loved ones or anything else is an action word. In my experience as a war veteran, a former pastor and now a servant of entertainment patrons, the results of faith require a formula: Thought + Intention + Feeling x Action = Faith.
We must first have a thought, deliberate intention, operate daily in the feeling we already have of what we are trying to achieve and do the work until it manifests. The work is whatever your spiritual practice is and doing something every day that supports the goal, whether it’s sending an email or writing a new song.
Entertainment is especially a tough field to survive. A very small percentage of
the population makes a living doing it. Any profession can be stressful and discouraging at times. Especially when disappointment and rejection arise. There were times I thought about quitting, but I’m not cut from that sort of cloth.
I know how to keep going, but I’m human. If you are reading this, you are, too. Whatever you believe in, wherever you are from, no matter how discouraged you may become, remember you always have faith as an option to help you make things happen.
Have a little faith now and try my formula. While you might not see the results in your timing, your dreams can become a reality just as quickly as you anticipated.
More: StephPayneSongstress.com + @spaynemusic on Instagram and Facebook
Six of our favorite steakhouses in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is The Entertainment Capital of the World, but it can be argued that it also is The Steakhouse Capital of the World. Here are six of Vegas Prime Magazine’s favorite steakhouses:
STEAK
Bavette’s Steakhouse & Bar
The steakhouse transplant from Chicago is a sophisticated and sexy restaurant for prime meats, seafood towers and classic cocktails at Park MGM. Menu recs: The seafood tower, crab cake, duck and goat cheese terrine, filet, ribeye, bone marrow, thick cut bacon, truffle mac and cheese, chocolate cream pie and Old Fashioneds.
Bazaar Meat by José Andrés
The multiple James Beard Award recipient’s steakhouse at Sahara is dark, hunter chic (with fun taxidermy) and a butcher’s paradise. Menu recs: Dare we say it’s impossible to order wrong at Bazaar Meat? The Ultimate Tasting and Jose’s Way Tasting are highly recommended dining options. Everything is that good.
Carversteak
Carversteak at Resorts World is one of the best steakhouses in Las Vegas. The lounge, dining area and patio are modern, chic and sexy; Carversteak is the definition of a modern fine-dining steakhouse. Menu recs: Piedmontese, Miyazaki Wagyu and Australian Wagyu steaks, filet, lobster en croute and tableside cocktails.
Papi Steak
Vibe and party dining aren’t for everyone, but Papi Steak, a transplant from Miami, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas could teach a masterclass. The high-energy staff is fully committed as customers celebrate special occasions. Standouts: The $1,000 steak, $500 Old Fitz Fashioned, caviar and more high-end steaks and cocktails.
Scotch 80 Prime
Scotch 80 Prime at Palms Casino Resort is an innovative and classic steakhouse with an energetic vibe and warm and intimate indoor-outdoor design. Menu recs: Steaks, among them Kobe beef and the 40 oz. prime dry-aged longbone ribeye, Japanese butter bread, shrimp toast, chilled seafood tower, brie fondue and lobster.
The Steakhouse
The Steakhouse at Circus Circus, at 40 years old, is a celebrated OG with red leather booth seating, old school fixtures, quiet and classic music and a meat locker at the front entryway. Menu recs: We don’t say this lightly: The prime rib is one of the best out there – hickory-smoked, thick, juicy, flavorful and delicious. Bravo!
Check
out
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Prime
Magazine’s The Steakhouse Issue, with 50+ steakhouses, at VegasPrime.com (click on Prime Picks in the navigation bar).
NEW, PARTY + FUN BRUNCHES IN LAS VEGAS
STK at The Cosmopolitan
STKSteakhouse.com
The OG party brunch known for its Bloody Mary bar, steaks and highenergy vibe is still going strong at The Cosmopolitan, and the steakhouse also boasts a great Happy Hour and little-known and underrated lunch service.
El Dorado Cantina
Multiple locations | ElDoradoCantina.com
Who doesn’t love a weekend brunch with chips, salsa and guacamole, margaritas and mimosas? And that’s just for starters at the three restaurants near the Las Vegas Strip, in Tivoli Village and in Southwest Las Vegas all open 24/7.
Cheri Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas CheriRooftop.com
One of the newest brunches on the block, Cheri Rooftop in the former Chateau Nightclub and above Beer Park boasts incredible Strip views,
The Bellagio Fountains included, and hearty and light French-inspired cuisine.
Mott 32 at The Palazzo
Mott32.com
Already one of the best Asian restaurants in Las Vegas, Mott 32 at The Palazzo recently launched weekend brunches featuring the best-of-menu items, including dim sum, and inspired cocktails, as intoxicating as they are pretty.
Lavo Party Brunch
at The Palazzo
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Alongside STK’s party brunch, another OG party brunch on the Las Vegas Strip at the Italian restaurant featuring DJs, confetti cannons, partygoers dancing on chairs and tables – oh, and Italian brunch food, too. Two words: The Meatball.
Palate in The Arts District
PalateLV.com
A new restaurant in Downtown Las Vegas with a new weekend brunch, brilliant and talented Chef Sterling Buckley’s must-order items include the fried chicken and housemade biscuits and jams. We’re already drooling!
Esther’s Kitchen in DTLV
EsthersLV.com
James Beard-nominated Chef
James Trees is beloved in Las Vegas, and his adored Esther’s Kitchen moved around the corner to a space that serves three times as many customers. You still need a reservation because the food is that good.
DW Bistro in Southwest Las Vegas
DWBistro.com
An OG brunch for locals, DW Bistro’s limitless mimosa Saturdays and
Sundays live on in infamy, but the creative Jamaican restaurant still stands out for its flavorful menu items and super-fun environment with appealing natural light.
Toasted Gastrobrunch in Summerlin
ToastedGastrobrunch.com
According to Yelp, this is the top brunch in the U.S. for 2024, so this must make our list, right? Full disclosure: We haven’t made it in yet, but our expectations will be especially high. It has limitless mimosas, so that’s a good start.
There are so many fantastic brunches in Las Vegas, many of them not on this list. For more options, check out the two lists “Where to Find the Best Brunch in Las Vegas” and “The 10 Best New Brunches to Dig Into in Las Vegas” from our friends at Vegas.Eater.com. Bon appetit!
Check out the full list of brunches at VegasPrime.com.
ENCHANT CHRISTMAS Returns TO LAS VEGAS BALLPARK
From Nov. 22-Dec. 29
Christmastime is here again! Enchant Christmas Las Vegas has revealed a first look at the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze experience returning to Las Vegas Ballpark (1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive) from Nov. 22-Dec. 29, as well as a list of upcoming theme nights, with tickets on sale now.
THEME NIGHTS REVEALED
Enchant Christmas is hosting theme nights, each offering a distinct way to celebrate the holiday season:
FAMILY PHOTO NIGHT OUT NOV. 24: Get ready to capture the perfect Christmas card moment on Family Photo Night Out. Cashman Photography is giving guests pro holiday pics they’ve been dreaming of that’s included with the price of admission.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS NOV. 30: Saddle up for a night of festive fun at Country Christmas. Grab your boots and hats for a Wild Westinspired evening.
PAWS N’ CLAUS BY DOGTOPIA & LAS VEGAS VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY DEC. 1 & 8:
Bring your furry friends for a pet-friendly evening where they can meet Santa and join in the festive fun. Dog ticket add-ons are limited, and be sure to bring something to support the Pet Food Pantry.
MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT DEC. 5: A night dedicated to honoring the brave men and women of our military with activities and tributes, and bring a toy for the Marines Toys for Tots drive to receive a $5 off coupon for the Enchant store.
UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER NIGHT PRESENTED BY TIPSY ELVES DEC. 7: Show off your most outrageous holiday sweaters for a chance to win prizes.
FIRST RESPONDERS
APPRECIATION NIGHT PRESENTED BY COUNTRY FINANCIAL DEC. 10: Express gratitude to firefighters, paramedics, doctors, nurses, medical staff, law enforcement, security officers and more, and bring a toy for the drive.
SING FOR THE FENCES / CHOIR NIGHT DEC. 12:
It’s a night of unity, joy and a little friendly competition in bringing churches together for a winter celebration.
DATE NIGHT DEC. 13:
Planning a night out with a date or friends? Enchant Christmas has you covered. Share a kiss under the mistletoe or savor wine and Lindor chocolate pairings.
SCOUT NIGHT DEC. 15:
Scout Night celebrates Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada and Scouting America troops. Wear uniforms to get an Enchant patch and a free hot chocolate.
FIESTA NAVIDENA DEC. 17:
Celebrate the rich culture and traditions of Latin heritage with vibrant music, dance and holiday festivities.
Each theme night is limited to one night only except for Paws & Claus, which will be hosted twice during Enchant Christmas.
F1 LAS VEGAS IS BACK!
Here’s what’s new in year twofrom luxury and music to food and events
By Ed Condran
When the inaugural Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix made its Las Vegas debut in 2023, history was made. F1 Las Vegas was the single largest sporting event with the largest global audience in Las Vegas history with 316,000 fans enthralled by the epic race.
Expect a bigger event and an exciting contest for year two of F1 Las Vegas from Nov. 21-23. It’s certain to be a scene as the iconic Las Vegas Strip morphs into a nearly 4-mile stretch of racetrack.
Racers will travel 50 laps and travel at around 215 mph while zipping past an array of Las Vegas landmarks. Some of the top F1 racers, such as The Netherlands’ Max Verstappen, Mexico’s Sergio Perez and the U.K.’s Lewis Hamilton, are competing in F1 Las Vegas.
A new wrinkle for the upcoming race is the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli, a single-make series that will contest two races during the weekend. The Ferrari Challenge garages will be in the heart of the Las Vegas Grand Prix Fan Experience, which will enable spectators to see racers in an up-close manner.
F1 Las Vegas is all about the fan experience. Aficionados will have the opportunity to participate in live Q&As and autograph-signing sessions with some of their favorite F1 drivers, and they can see the team show cars.
Fans can check out the F1 Academy car inside the Fan Experience and snag exclusive merchandise and interact with drivers from the all-female series.
Music is part of the F1 Las Vegas package in year two, and there are several top-tier recording artists who will showcase their music. Iconic pop-rockers OneRepublic will perform Thursday. The band, led by hitmaker Ryan Tedder, will deliver hits such as “I Don’t Wanna Wait,” “Stop and Stare,” “Counting Stars,” “All the Right Moves,” “Apologize” and “Secrets.”
The Beaches also will perform Thursday. The dynamic Canadian all-female rock band, who opened for The Rolling Stones in 2019, are an emerging indie-rock band and an engaging live act.
Ludacris will offer familiar hip-hop on Friday. Expect hits including “Area Code,” “Baby,” “What’s Your Fantasy” and “Act a Fool.” Swedish DJ Alesso and Chromeo also will perform Friday. The latter is emerging courtesy of its mix of soul, synth-pop, rock, disco and funk.
There are some cool packages, and perhaps none tops what Lewis Hamilton is offering. The seven-time World Champion is teaming up with the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024 on a three-day ticket that tips its cap to Hamilton's F1 car number, 44.
For $672 per ticket, fans will receive 44% off a three-day West Harmon Grandstand ticket with striking views of the Harmon Straight and braking zone headed toward the final turn and finish line. The experience will be complemented by interactive fan experiences, photo moments and a food-and-drink deal. Grub, water and soft drinks are part of the package.
F1 Las Vegas isn’t just an evening attraction. The Las Vegas Grand Prix will host its initial free daytime event.
Race fans will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves into the world of Formula 1. The event will take place on Las Vegas Boulevard across from Wynn Las Vegas. The experience will feature live entertainment and local food trucks.
One of the best places to witness the Las Vegas Grand Prix is at the Bellagio Fountain Club, which features a multilevel indoor/outdoor viewing suite. The view will be tremendous, and the culinary quotient will be off the charts. Chefs Mario Carbone, David Chang, Alain Ducasse, Masaharu Morimoto and Jean-Georges Vongerichten will offer limitless fine dining, craft cocktails and sommelier-selected wines.
The Paddock Building will be one of the most soughtafter destinations during the race. There are a pair of options. Groot Hospitality’s Papi Steak Garage, which is representing the famed Miami/Las Vegas steakhouse from David “Papi” Einhorn, and Ramsay’s Garage from British chef Gordon Ramsay.
Both sites offer a three-day ticket to the race that includes an F1 Paddock pass, Paddock Club Rooftop access, pit lane walks, guided track tours, F1 Podium celebration access, a photo safari and visits to the East Harmon zone.
Enjoy a raw bar next to the pit lane at Papi Steak Garage, which includes Alaskan king crab legs, Golden Osetra caviar and split Maine lobster tails, passed hors d’oeuvres (Wagyu pastrami, lamb lollipops) and carving stations (prime rib roast and Australian New York strip loin).
Ramsay’s Garage will include live cooking stations with guest chefs interpreting Ramsay’s dishes, a pop-up of his London restaurant Lucky Cat and a night celebrating “Cool Britannia,” with a whole tomahawk rack, mini foie fat-baked Yorkshire pudding, blood sausage Scotch quail eggs, chickpea tikka masala and much more.
Few cities can rival what Las Vegas offers the F1 racers, crews and fans, and that ranges from hotel accommodations, culinary options and a truly unique vibe in The Entertainment Capital of the World. Start your engines for F1 Las Vegas!
2024
F1 LAS VEGAS
PT’S TAVERNS
All PT’s Taverns will feature drink specials from Nov. 21-23 to rev up the exhilarating event for racing fans. PTsTaverns.com
AYU DAYCLUB AT RWLV
In partnership with inKind, Resorts World is hosting Indulge: Race Week Edition. Ayu Dayclub, from Nov. 22-23, will transform into a culinary fine-dining food festival – a walk-around tasting experience.
RWLasVegas.com
ASTON MARTINS AT FBLV
Fontainebleau Las Vegas will be home to more than 20 iconic Aston Martin models – among them the Vanquish, Vantage Super Tourer DB12 and DBX707 – through Nov. 24. FontainebleauLasVegas.com
FUHU AT RWLV
Fuhu, in partnership with Giselle Miami, will unveil the Giselle Pop-Up Brunch from 12-5 p.m. Nov. 22-23, bringing Miami’s bold flavors to Las Vegas. RWLasVegas.com
CARVERSTEAK AT RWLV
The steakhouse is offering a Race Weekend Tasting Menu from Nov. 2123 priced at $233 per person with the option for curated wine pairing for an additional $125.
RWLasVegas.com
THE CAPITAL GRILLE AT FSLV
Guests can indulge in a four-course chef’s tasting menu featuring dishes such as sushi-grade seared sesame tuna, lollipop lamb chops, pan-fried calamari with hot cherry peppers and more for $95 per person. Nov. 21-23.
FSLV.com
LEWIS HAMILTON F1 PACKAGE
Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton and F1 Las Vegas have announced a three-day ticket package in which fans receive 44% off tickets in the West Harmon Grandstand and a +44 hat with purchase.
F1LasVegasGP.com
SOCIETY SEVN CAR RALLY AND SHOW AT RWLV
From Society Sevn’s starting rally in L.A. to ending at Resorts World, guests will experience a collection of exotic and high-end cars, blending car culture and luxury with the thrill of race week Nov. 22-23.
RWLasVegas.com
ZOUK NIGHTCLUB AT RWLV
Zouk Nightclub’s High Octane Music Weekend takes it up a notch with Meduza and James Hype (Nov. 21), Kaskade and Deadmau5 (Nov. 22), Illenium (Nov. 23) and Carl Cox (Nov. 24).
RWLasVegas.com
EMMITT’S AT FSLV
Emmitt’s is offering a three-course menu with beverage pairings at $150 per person: Caesar salad, shrimp cocktail or Emmitt roll; center cut ribeye, beef tenderloin or miso-glazed sea bass; and Parisian chocolate cake or Emmitt’s butter cake. Nov. 21-23.
FSLV.com
JEANNIE’S AT FSLV
Diners can indulge in a three-course menu, including options such as heirloom tomatoes and burrata, cilantro lime chicken tacos, chicken lemon pesto gnocchi, wild salmon nicoise and more at $30 per person. Nov. 21-23.
FSLV.com
THE UNDERGROUND IN DTLV
The Underground speakeasy and distillery at The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, is offering drink specials and live music during F1 Las Vegas. TheMobMuseum.org
BIG DEAL FOR ONE DROP AT RWLV
The Big Deal for One Drop is a new philanthropic poker tournament in partnership with the WPT Foundation and the One Drop Foundation. This exclusive event will take place at Allē Lounge at 12 p.m. Nov. 22 and is invite only.
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GEM JAXX AT FSLV
FSLV has partnered with local artist Gem Jaxx for an exclusive gift with purchase. Guests who spend $500 can bring their receipt(s) to the FSLV Management Office to redeem a limited-edition art print through Nov. 24.
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Check out the full list of F1 Las Vegas events at VegasPrime.com.
ALESSO, ONEREPUBLIC, LUDACRIS
TO HEADLINE DURING F1
LAS VEGAS NOV. 21-23
Ludacris, Alesso and OneRepublic are set to headline the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere Stage during the Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix from Nov. 21-23. Chromeo, Drama, Kaleena Zanders, Meute, The Beaches, Too Many Zooz and more also will take the stage for performances throughout the weekend.
Guests can step into a festival-like atmosphere underneath the glow of Las Vegas’ newest landmark, Sphere, and engage in fan activations along with unobstructed views of some of the most challenging turns of the race, including Turn 5G and through the chicane spanning Turns 7 through 9.
the T-MOBILE ZONE at SPHERE STAGE lineup
THURSDAY,
Nov. 21 OneRepublic FRIDAY,
Nov. 22 Alesso
SATURDAY,
Nov. 23 Ludacris
“Las Vegas is The Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World, so we knew we needed to bring an all-star lineup for this year’s Las Vegas Grand Prix,” said Renee Wilm, CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix. “Fans can expect an extraordinary set of live acts, with performances from major names in entertainment to electrifying sets by beloved DJs and many more.”
“I’m excited to celebrate the Las Vegas Grand Prix and welcome fans from all over the world to my home away from home,” Alesso said. “It’s going to be another great weekend in Vegas!”
Fans with ticketed experiences in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere will have access to headliner performances, fan activations including Club Magenta by T-Mobile and complimentary food, water and soft drinks. Ticket options available in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere include:
T-Mobile Grandstands: Three-day ticket with assigned seats in the T-Mobile Zone at Sphere.
T-Mobile General Admission: Threeday ticket with standing-room-only views and access to viewing platforms on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The Heineken Silver Stage, located in the East Harmon Zone by Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, will see Snakehips, Big Boi and Vandelux take the spotlight.
And the Las Vegas Grand Prix Paddock Club Rooftop will transform into an open-air Liv Las Vegas nightclub during the race weekend, with Grammy-nominated producer Dom Dolla headlining on Nov. 23 and more headliners to be announced.
ELITE HOSPITALITY OFFERINGS AT 2024 F1 LAS VEGAS
With the 2024 Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix just around the corner, amazing fan packages are available from F1 Experiences, the official premium hospitality provider of Formula 1.
F1 Experiences provides more than just a ticket but premium circuit views, chef-driven cuisine, tours of the paddock, grid walks, interactions with drivers and much more. F1 Experiences is introducing distinct tiers of packages, suitable for every level of race enthusiast. Select packages include:
CHAMPIONS CLUB
A climate-controlled venue with outdoor terraces featuring fantastic trackside views and all-day hospitality, including:
• All-inclusive elevated food offerings
• Open bar with spirits, champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks
• Appearances from key F1 personnel, legends and current drivers
• A guided paddock tour, trophy photo opportunity, access to the Heineken Silver Stage, which will feature entertainment through the weekend, as well as driver interviews, autograph sessions and more
• Single-day, two-day (Friday-Saturday) and three-day packages available
SKYBOX
Embodying classic Las Vegas with a sleek, Rat Pack-inspired design where you won’t miss any of the action while enjoying:
• All-inclusive elevated food offerings accompanied by beer, wine, spirits and Prohibition-era cocktails
• Live entertainment before, during and after the race
• A dedicated service team
• Opportunity to race on the F1 simulators, test your skills at the pit-stop challenge and many other exciting, interactive activations in the East Harmon Zone
• Access to the Heineken Silver Stage, which will feature entertainment through the weekend as well as driver interviews, autograph sessions and more
• Single-day, two-day (Friday-Saturday) and three-day packages available
PADDOCK CLUB
(F1 Experiences Suite, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team Suite, Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber Suite): Ticketholders can relish the epitome of Las Vegas hospitality from the best seats in the house in either of these three covered, climate-controlled venues with outdoor terraces overlooking the F1 Team Garages. Offerings include:
• All-inclusive, specially curated local food menus
• Open bar with spirits, champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks
• Appearance from a key F1 insider
• A guided paddock tour, pit lane walk and access to the Heineken Silver Stage, which will feature entertain ment through the weekend as well as driver inter views, autograph sessions and more
RAMSAY’S GARAGE
Trackside pit lane views are coupled with access to an exclusive pop-up version of Gordon Ramsay’s famed London restaurant Lucky Cat in this all-new garage offering:
• Specially curated menus crafted by one of the world’s most celebrated chefs
• Premium, top-shelf open bar serving signature craft cocktails, spirits, champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks
• Exciting entertainment, special guest appearances,
large screen TVs with live track feed and F1 team data
• A dedicated service manager
• A paddock pass, F1 Paddock Club rooftop access, pit lane walk, guided track tour, photo safari, access to the Heineken Silver Stage and access to the iconic F1 Podium Celebration
PAPI STEAK GARAGE
The most luxurious trackside offering in all F1 Las Vegas, Papi Steak Garage puts ticketholders mere feet from the cars in and out of pit stops. The jaw-dropping lounge features over-the-top hospitality and nightly DJ talent. Additionally, guests can enjoy:
• Delicious offerings from Papi Steak, the famed steakhouse by David “Papi” Einhorn and David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality
• Premium, top-shelf open bar serving signature craft cocktails, spirits, champagne, beer, wine and soft drinks
• Exciting entertainment, special guest appearances, large screen TVs with live track feed and F1 team data
• A dedicated service manager
• A paddock pass, F1 Paddock Club rooftop access, pit lane walk, guided track tour, photo safari, access to the Heineken Silver Stage and access to the iconic F1 Podium Celebration
IMMERSIVE VIEWING OF
Area15, the experiential art and entertainment district located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, announces the return of “The Nightmare Before Christmas” immersive-viewing experience for the fourth consecutive year.
Guests can enjoy director Tim Burton’s timeless holiday classic enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult-classic movie inside the 360-degree, projection-mapped Portal.
Each adult ticket purchase includes one specialty cocktail inspired by memorable scenes in the movie for guests ages 21 and older or one specialty non-alcoholic beverage for guests ages 13 to 20. The cocktail menu of movie-inspired libations is:
• EASTER: Lychee, lime juice and sparkling wine
• ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Vodka, triple sec, apple and lemon
• THANKSGIVING: Whiskey, maraschino liqueur, pineapple juice and grenadine
• HALLOWEEN: Mezcal, triple sec, raspberry, lemon and soda
• CHRISTMAS: Vodka, Frangelico, tiramisu and cream
• VALENTINE’S DAY: Tequila, falernum, mango purée, lime juice and pineapple juice
• INDEPENDENCE DAY: Gin, Campari and sweet vermouth
“The Nightmare Before Christmas” attendees can look forward to surprise and delightful treats throughout the screening. Additional refreshments and themed souvenirs will be available for purchase during every show.
Following each screening, guests can enjoy a distinctive photo moment with animatronic characters from “The Nightmare Before Christmas” in Area15’s Spine.
Adult tickets for guests ages 13 and older are $40. Children’s tickets for guests younger than 13 are $20. Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” immersive viewing experience will be shown on select dates and times from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Thursday, Jan. 2.
“The Nightmare Before Christmas,” released in 1993, features the voiceover work of Chris Sarandon, Catherine O’Hara, Paul Reubens, Danny Elfman, William Hickey, Glen Shadix, Ken Page and more.
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Martin Lawrence Headlines 'Y’all Know What It Is!' at Dolby Live on
Nov. 29
Comedy legend Martin Lawrence is headlining his first national arena tour since 2016. Lawrence kicked it off July 20, and the “Y’all Know What It Is!” tour will head to nearly 40 cities across the U.S. through April, with a stop at Dolby Live at Park MGM on Friday, Nov. 29, aka the day after Thanksgiving.
“Y’all Know What It Is!” is an all-new, fresh one-hour set where the high-energy and wide-eyed Lawrence brings the real talk and finds the funny in everything from family to culture as only he can.
Guests picked by Lawrence are some of the hottest comics on the mic, including Adele Givens, B. Simone, Chico Bean, D.C. Youngfly, Deon Cole, Desi Banks, Jess Hilarious, Mojo Brookzz, Ms. Pat, Rickey Smiley and more. Guest comedians vary by city, with Banks, Ms. Pat and Benji Brown set for the Las Vegas date.
“Comedy gives me that instant gratification,” Lawrence said. “Seeing the fans up close and in person, making people laugh, doing what I love most, this is what it’s all about for me. But hey … y’all know what it is!”
Lawrence, hailed by fans as one of the greatest comics, launched his comedy career in New York City at The Improv Comedy Club. His breakthrough film role came courtesy of Spike Lee in the classic “Do the Right Thing!”
Other film roles followed, including “House Party” and “Boomerang.” He soon captured the attention of producer Russell Simmons, who tapped Lawrence to host the groundbreaking HBO series “Def Comedy Jam.”
In 1992, Lawrence landed his own hit series “Martin.” The ratings juggernaut singlehandedly elevated Fox to a major contender against network TV stations. After the finale of “Martin,” Lawrence went on to star in a string of top-grossing films, including “Life” and the “Big Momma’s House” and “Bad Boys” franchises.
Lawrence starred alongside Will Smith in the highly anticipated “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” which became a hit after its June 7 launch. ParkMGM.MGMResorts.com
The inaugural Neon City Festival is a music, art and culinary event free for all ages in Downtown Las Vegas from Nov. 22-24. The festival’s music lineup includes Neon Trees, The All-American Rejects, Plain White T’s, Russell Dickerson, Seven Lions, Krewella, Lit, Filter, Alison Wonderland and 20+ more artists, and nobody will leave hungry with the local food offerings.
A “festival without fences,” Neon City Festival will transform DTLV into a musical and culinary haven. The footprint extends from the Fremont East District to Fremont Street Experience and the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center, to the Arts District all the way down to Las Vegas Boulevard and The Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower.
Created by DTLV casino owner Derek Stevens, with support from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and overseen by appointed Neon City Festival CEO Jeff Victor, the event was conceived to show appreciation for Las Vegas locals and visitors alike.
“Neon City Festival will be a great way for music lovers of all genres to come together in a thrilling environment,” Victor said. “The lineup includes everything from rock to hip hop, country and EDM – on every corner, there will be an incredible artist performing a free show.”
Neon City Festival’s founders include Stevens (Circa, Golden Gate, The D Las Vegas, DLVEC), LVCVA, Steve Thompson (Boyd Gaming: Fremont, California, Main Street Station), Terry Caudill (Binion’s Gambling Hall and 4 Queens), Chris Latil (Golden Nugget), Jonathan Jossel (Plaza), Blake Sartini Jr. (The Strat), Andrew Simon (Fremont Street Experience), Joe Woody (El Cortez) and Eric Buksa (Downtown Grand).
Guests can discover a diverse lineup of local vendors – ranging from taco trucks and empanada carts to sushi stands and an Omaha Steaks pop-up – while enjoying live performances, immersive art installations and more.
“Las Vegas has become a culinary destination in its own right, and we’re thrilled to partner with a variety of diverse restaurants, food trucks and other offerings for Neon City Festival,” Victor said. “This event is a celebration of the local community, so it’s only fitting for Las Vegas-based concepts to be a part of this incredible weekend.”
Fremont Street Experience in Downtown Las Vegas has announced the lineup for its NYE Time of Your Life Celebration, and the headliners are Flo Rida, Locash, Bow Wow, 3OH!3, Dylan Marlowe, Trick Daddy and Mike Jones.
New Year’s Eve partygoers can purchase presale tickets for the NYE Time of Your Life Celebration for $50. Spanning several genres, fans are invited to say goodbye to 2024 with Flo Rida on Third Street Stage, Locash on First Street Stage and Bow Wow on Main Street Stage.
Gates for the NYE celebration are set to open at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31. Here is the NYE Time of Your Life Celebration lineup:
The NYE Time of Your Life Celebration is the official New Year’s Eve party of the City of Las Vegas. The event is hosted by the Mayor of Las Vegas and features the return of the countdown to the New Year, culminating in pyrotechnics and digital fireworks on the world’s longest digital screen Viva Vision.
“Fremont Street Experience is the place to be to ring in 2025,” said Andrew Simon, President and CEO of Fremont Street Experience. “This year we have an unbelievable lineup of artists with a ticket price of just $50.
“We will have music of all genres on New Year’s Eve, and we will show the world why spending the holiday on Fremont Street Experience is going to be the time of your life.” Tickets are on sale now. Presale prices are $50 (guests must be age 21 or older to purchase and attend).
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Duran Duran Headlines
Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 30
Fontainebleau Las Vegas has tapped British pop-rock band and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran to perform at BleauLive Theater on Monday, Dec. 30, as part of the luxury resort’s New Year’s festivities.
“Duran Duran is more than a hit-making powerhouse, they are an iconic household name that always brings the energy for an incredible show,” said Fontainebleau Las Vegas Senior Vice President of Entertainment Fedor Banuchi.
“We are thrilled to close out the year with them and welcome them into the family of legendary entertainers who have made BleauLive Theater the Strip’s premier destination for award-winning entertainment within our first year.”
Making their first appearance at Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Duran Duran is one of the world’s most popular and innovative pop-rock bands, with hits that span their rich and storied four-decade career.
Tickets to Duran Duran’s one-night-only performance went on sale on Friday, Nov. 1, at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased online at FontainebleauLasVegas.com.
Duran Duran is lead singer Simon Le Bon, guitar/bassist John Taylor, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and drummer Roger Taylor, and their many hits include “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Save a Prayer,” “Rio,” “Is There Something I Should Know?” “Union of the Snake” and “New Moon on Monday.”
Also: “The Reflex,” “The Wild Boys,” “A View to a Kill,” “Notorious,” “I Don’t Want Your Love,” “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone.” The band’s latest release, “Danse Macabre,” dropped in October 2023.
Duran Duran joins a lineup of New Year’s entertainment at Fontainebleau that includes Calvin Harris (Dec. 29), John Summit (Dec. 30), and Tiësto (Dec. 31) at Liv Las Vegas, which was recently closed for upgrades.
More information about Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which was recently recognized by Time Magazine as one of “The World’s Greatest Places 2024,” including accommodations, dining and entertainment listings, can be found at FontainebleauLasVegas.com.
Feelgood and football are often mutually exclusive terms. Players face myriad aches and pains after games. Only one group of fans is happy after the Super Bowl since 31 teams do not hoist football’s Holy Grail the Lombardi Trophy. And then there are the gamblers who have rough days at the sportsbook. silver and
WELCOME TO THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS, TOM BRADY
But “Heaven Can Wait,” an under-the-radar gem of a film, is a feelgood football movie. Warren Beatty portrays a quarterback who passes away prematurely but is allowed to come back to Earth and is placed into the body of the Los Angeles Rams owner who passes away. Beatty becomes the QB of the Rams and leads the team to a Super Bowl victory and falls in love with the sublime Julie Christie.
Tom Brady is now part owner of the Las Vegas Raiders, who will most likely look for a quarterback after the 2024 season. A Hollywood ending isn’t on the horizon; Brady will not line up behind center at Allegiant Stadium.
However, Brady hopes to help the Raiders move in another direction.
After noting that he’s humbled and excited about his new challenge via Instagram, Brady commented further on social media. “I’m eager to contribute to the organization in any way I can, honoring the Raiders’ rich tradition while finding every possible opportunity to improve our offering to fans … and, most importantly, win football games.”
The odds are that Brady will have an impact. Majority owner Mark Davis is understandably excited about having the quarterback, who thanks to unparalleled accomplishments is regarded as the greatest of all time.
“It’s an exciting day for the Raiders organization,” Davis said via news release. “Although Tom can’t play, I think he can help us select a quarterback in the future and potentially train him, as well.”
Now that would be unprecedented, but why not allow Brady help pick a signal caller in the 2025 draft? There will be several quarterbacks available when the Raiders pick in the first round. Why not let the quarterback of the future learn under Brady?
“I’m eager to contribute to the organization in any way I can, honoring the Raiders’ rich tradition while finding every possible opportunity to improve our offering to fans … and, most importantly, win football games.”
It wouldn’t be surprising that Brady has a say in off-season acquisitions. Brady was smart enough to take a salary cut to beef up the Patriots line. It would be best to fortify the line to help support the Raiders’ quarterback of the future.
The best owners delegate and let their presidents and GMs make decisions, but it will be curious what kind of impact Brady will have on the Silver and Black since he’s a winner. Brady won six Super Bowl rings with the New England Patriots and has a Super Bowl championship with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
So many potentially good quarterbacks were derailed after being physically and mentally crushed. Who knows how good David Carr and Tim Couch could have been?
No one knows more about how to succeed as an NFL quarterback than Brady. Adding him to the fold might be the wisest decision of the Mark Davis era.
By Ed Condran
time to dine
LAVO
REOPENS AFTER REDESIGN AND WITH NEW MENU ITEMS
Lavo at The Palazzo reopened Sept. 30 with a refreshed design and enhanced menu, while Lavo Party Brunch season on Saturdays kicked off Oct. 19 and Endless Brunch on Sundays launched Oct. 20.
Conceptualized by Tao Group Hospitality Chief Culinary Officer
Ralph Scamardella, the menu at Lavo showcases Southern Italian cuisine with a coastal flair prepared with local ingredients to offer Italian cooking in the heart of Las Vegas and on the Las Vegas Strip.
The culinary offerings include antipasti and salads; brick oven pizzas made with whole grain, single-source flour; pasta made in-house alongside classic Italian entrees; and dry-aged steaks and chops.
“The Meatball,” a Lavo signature featuring 16 oz. of ground Imperial Wagyu, Italian sausage and veal served with marinara and whipped ricotta, returns as a menu highlight, and desserts round out the meal.
The beverage program features an extensive wine list and cocktails, with an emphasis on bright citrus flavors and crisp minerality to complement the Italian coastal cuisine. A tableside spritz cart offers the opportunity to enjoy a customized hand-crafted spritz, and specialty cocktails can be ordered zero-proof.
In two recent dinners, the evening included focaccia and crudités, fritto misto, caesar della casa, zuppa di mussels (new menu item), The Meatball, reginette seafood alfredo, pappardelle bolognese bianco, chicken parmigiana, 20-layer chocolate cake and the cocktails Lavo-Lini and Mint Condition.
Everything was great, from the new ambiance and service to the cuisine and cocktails. The standouts: The Meatball, caesar, seafood alfredo, chocolate cake and cocktails. Also new on the menu: the porterhouse and affogato.
Lavo’s new design is reminiscent of the Italian countryside. The Stripfront terrace is planted with lush olive, pomegranate and citrus trees, creating a picturesque retreat for dining al fresco.
The landscaping continues in the interior. Rich velvet with botanical motifs and leather accents complements the design, along with high velvet drapery. Venetian plaster walls are adorned with a custom mural, while white-washed brick adds a classic yet contemporary touch.
Custom light fixtures of Italian glass and gold flakes illuminate the space, and a blue marble bar and cocktail tables complete the look. Lavo is open for dinner 5 to 10:30 p.m. daily, party brunch is 1-6 p.m. Saturdays in season, and endless brunch is 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Buon appetito!
More: LavoLV.com
Three new offerings in the Las Vegas Valley feature calorie-busting sandwiches, fresh and delicious Hawaiian fare and caffeinated beverages to kickstart the morning: time to dine
We’re makin’ sandwiches over here!
Fat Sal’s Deli, 450 Fremont St., in Downtown Las Vegas was a fun and filling lunch at the L.A. favorite: Fat Sandwich Texas (BBQ pastrami brisket), Fat Sandwich Jerry (thinly sliced ribeye steak), Buffalo Chicken Cheese Fries and Shake #4 (vanilla, Oreos, caramel and sea salt). We ate our quota of fries, which were in both fat sandwiches, for the month! FatSalsDeli.com
poke market in uncommons
better buzz coffee roasters in henderson
The new Poke Market by Chef Michael Nguyen in UnCommons Las Vegas in Southwest Las Vegas is a terrific addition to the area and across the street from the solid General Admission. We inhaled poke bowls with Da Knock Out Salmon, Crack Salmon, Wasabi Ahi Tuna and Tako About It (octopus) and sides of musubi and inari bombs and cans of lilikoi. Fresh and delicious – aloha!
San Diego-based Better Buzz Coffee Roasters opened its 27th location in Henderson, the third outside Southern California with more to come in the area. We’ve enjoyed Better Breakfast, OG Açaí Bowl, Best Drink Ever, Mint Infused Iced Coffee, pumpkin spice latte, açaí smoothie and Espresso Old Fashioned. We were in drive-thru opening day at 4:30 a.m. for free hats and reusable coffee cups. Life’s better buzzed!
By Bob Barnes
Local Breweries Strike Gold at Great American Beer Festival
The Great American Beer Festival, the largest professional beer competition in the U.S., convened in Denver from Oct. 10-12, and 8,836 beers from 1,869 breweries and cideries from all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico were entered.
There were 326 medals awarded to 273 breweries, and two of the medal winners are Southern Nevada breweries, with both earning a gold medal.
HUDL Brewing, located in The Arts District in Downtown Las Vegas, took gold in the Other Strong Beer category for its Soul of a Star, a 10% ABV wheat wine. HUDL Head Brewer Joe Cuozzo is no stranger to awards stages, as he previously medaled at GABF on four occasions and at the World Beer Cup three times.
Cuozzo said, “Our (brew) team is as strong as any I’ve been with, and we execute the HUDL brewing process to a T. We originally brewed this beer for the 2024 World Beer Cup, and although it didn’t medal, it made the final table. This beer is complex enough to last.” The other local gold medal winner was
CraftHaus Brewery, located in The Henderson Booze District. It medaled with its Czech Plz in the Kellerbier or Zwickelbier category.
CraftHaus Brewery co-owner Wyndee Forrest said, “To be awarded with a gold medal for Czech Plz, Czech Pilsner was such an honor. We strive to not only create consistent, quality-driven beer but also to make our fans proud to call CraftHaus their own.”
In this recurring feature, we spotlight establishments that appreciate our local breweries enough to serve only beer made in Nevada. One of the original businesses to open in The Container Park on Fremont St. in 2013 in DTLV, Bin 702 devotes its eight taps and a handful of cans to Nevada-brewed beers.
Bin 702 even has its own beer: the bestselling Bin Blonde Ale, a hop-forward refresher made by HUDL and Juxta Nomad. Taps rotate, and on a recent visit North 5th Flor de Mayo IPA, Las Vegas Brewing Co 1677 Stout, Lovelady 9th Island Pineapple Sour, CraftHaus Belgard Coffee Stout and Mojave Punk Lemonade Cider were pouring.
Manager Melissa Ashbaugh said the reason they support local is “it’s important for us to keep putting back into the community. Featuring local, we can get the freshest pour within the same week of being brewed.”
If you get hungry, Bin 702 has several varieties of montaditos (mini sandwiches filled with gourmet meats and cheeses), charcuterie and cheeses. Although the two-shipping container space is only 640 square feet, there is an outdoor patio perfect for al fresco dining.
707 E. Fremont St. #1220, Las Vegas. (702) 826-2702; Bin702.com
Beer Zombies
11th
Anniversary Party
Chris Jacobs lent his artistic talents to his love of craft beer as his company’s logo over time merged into an image of a zombie’s face with a beard in the shape of a hop cone. In 2013, he created the Beer Zombies beer brand that today is hugely popular with three bottle shops, a production brewery and a line of beers distributed to 32 states and 20 countries.
On Dec. 13, the brand’s 11th anniversary will be celebrated with a party at Beer Zombies Brewery. The event from 5 p.m. to midnight will feature 11 collaboration beers with 11 renowned breweries from across the U.S. (all of which were brewed at Beer Zombies) available on draft and package, a guest beer from each collaborating brewery and four special beers available exclusively at the event.
Participating breweries are Juxta Nomad, Relentless Brewing, Seven Islands, Wort Wrangler, RAR, Wake Brewing, Solaris, Brainstorm, Seek, Xul and Orchestrated Minds. The free pay-as-you-go event will also include music and food trucks.
831 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas. (702)-629-7534; TheBeerZombies.com
All Aboard!
NEVADA SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAIN RIDES IN BOULDER CITY offers
By Todd Schacherl
There’s a railroad in Boulder City that is open for rides, and there is a railroad museum and two steam locomotives on display, as well. The railroad is called the Nevada Southern Railway and runs along a portion of the tracks that went from Las Vegas to Hoover Dam during the construction of the dam. This rail line brought in the heavy equipment, machinery and supplies to build the dam. Recently the bridge over US I-11 was completed and now instead of stopping at Railroad Pass, the railroad crosses the freeway and stops at Paradise Hills before heading back to Boulder City. The ride is about 45 minutes out and back.
“turn around” but rather just goes in reverse.
Switching to the other side allows one to face forward on the outbound and inbound trips. The conductors are dressed in period-accurate uniforms, which only makes the experience more enjoyable. The conductors are super
The train consists of a converted boxcar that is open to the elements, two refurbished passenger cars and a dining car used for storytelling. The work done to refurbish the passenger cars is impeccable and makes one feel like they are stepping into a time machine.
The velvet seats that used to allow the seat backs to be adjusted depending on which direction the car was traveling now sit static, creating two seats facing each other. This is great when it’s not very crowded because when the train gets to the end of the line, it doesn’t
nice and more than willing to take group photos, so don’t hesitate to ask if they don’t ask you first.
If you have any questions about what rail travel was like, the conductors are a great source of information. The train runs most Saturdays and Sundays between January and November, as
well as select holidays. Trains leave the station at 10 a.m., 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. (not offered June-September due to the heat).
Prices are $12 each for adults and children ages 4-11 are $6 each. Children younger than 4 are free. Admission to the museum is just $2, and it is open 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. It’s closed on state holidays. From Thanksgiving to Christmas, the railroad runs “The Santa Train,” and ticket prices are $12 per person for all ages.
Getting there is easy: Take US I-11 toward Boulder City and take the Boulder City exit. Turn left at Yucca
Street (look for the Taco Bell on the left), and the parking lot is just up the hill to the right. Free parking is available at the station. The address is 601 Yucca St., Boulder City, NV 89005.
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-much-missed colleague, mentor and dear friend.
Which recent Las Vegas Strip performer is preparing for his iconic duo’s 40th anniversary in 2026?
Which recent Las Vegas Strip performer was suffering from a cold during the headliner performance?
Which recent Las Vegas Strip performer had one of the most no-fuss stages, like, ever, but no matter because his good looks and great voice carried the show?
Which arts venue had to be evacuated in a fire alarm during a matinee performance? (The audience returned soon after for the final act.)
Which journalist attended the back-to-back sold-out shows by Foreigner at The Venetian because “I didn’t have any plans after dinner on Saturday night.”
And congratulations to El Dorado Cantina on its 10th anniversary of serving the best Mexican food at its three locations in Las Vegas!
These are whispers, so no answers will be provided; you’ll just have to use your imagination. Email your Vegas Prime Whispers to editorial@vegasprime.com.
Actor, Las Vegas resident and Flecha Tequila owner Mark Wahlberg attended the Las Vegas Raiders-Kansas City Chiefs early afternoon game at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 27. There were good vibrations all around – except for Raiders fans. Mickey Thomas of Starship and Jefferson Starship fame performed the national anthem – and pulled a Christina Aguilera at The Super Bowl despite the words being scrolled in front of him. Doh!
New Harrah’s mentalist headliner Colin Cloud opened the NHL game by cranking the siren at the Vegas Golden Knights-Calgary Flames matchup at T-Mobile Arena on Monday, Oct. 28. No word if he snagged a souvenir on bobblehead night.
And we’re still a little mistyeyed from seeing Adele lose it after acknowledging Celine Dion in the audience at The Colosseum, the music venue that was built for Dion at Caesars Palace, on Saturday, Oct. 26. Our hearts will go on.
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NOVEMBER 30
LOS MORROS, LOS DINNOS, & LOS CANARIOS
Discover the music of Mexico’s most exciting bands, Morros del Norte, Los Dinnos & Canarios de Michoacan as they light up the stage at the Star of the Desert Arena.
DECEMBER 7
BANDA RENOVACION & VOZ DE MANDO
From the pulse-pounding rhythms of Banda Renovacion to the dynamic sounds of Voz De Mando, this is the perfect night out for music lovers and dance enthusiasts alike!
