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Mandalay Place cantina says thank you with free tequila

Monday, March 15, 2010

Mandalay Place cantina says thank you just the way we like: with free tequila.

Coco is coming to town

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Conan O'Brien's heading to Vegas on the "Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour."

20 questions with a ... puppet!?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

In honor of his first anniversary at the Mirage, Terry Fator will unveil a new “cast” puppet at his March 13 show. We couldn’t wait, so we tried to pry it out of him. The puppet, that is.

Project Dinner Table rings the dinner bell

Locally sourced food and community conversation on offer at new dinner series

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Las Vegas strides into the farm-to-table movement with a new food series.

Overheard at ... Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

February 28, Wasted Space

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

“Shhhh!”

Murder was the case

One hundred years of LA homicide history are on display this week at the Palms

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Big guns and bisected corpses at a Palms exhibit on 100 years of LA homicides.

We’d like to—hic!—thank the Academy

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Awards ceremonies are lame unless you're playing a drinking game.

Jeff Gordon relives 'The Hangover' at Caesars

The NASCAR driver recreated the film's famous morning after scene for a Maxim spread

Friday, Feb. 26, 2010

Tiger and everything, Gordon just had the weirdest hangover of his life.

Located: A family reunion 40 years in the making

After Las Vegan Maren gave up looking for her birth family, they found her through a cable TV show

Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010

After Las Vegan Maren gave up looking for her birth family, they found her through a cable TV show.

The Bald Man and his chocolate kingdom

It's impossible to separate the man behind incoming Vegas chocolate shop Max Brenner from his creation

Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010

Imagine a world in which chocolate is king. There are chocolate pizzas, chocolate quesadillas, chocolate s’mores and something utterly extravagant called The Sticky Caramel Chocolate Concoction.

Las Vegas scores 10 James Beard Award semifinalists

The annual honors are the national culinary community's highest prize

Friday, Feb. 19, 2010

It's the Oscars of food.

At Fendi, a new Las Vegas landmark

The Colosseum, Eiffel Tower and now the Trevi Fountain

Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010

Last weekend Las Vegas quietly accumulated a shiny new bauble for its landmark jewelry box: the Trevi Fountain.

Skullcandy and Hard Rock ink partnership

Expect to see more buck-toothed skulls around the rock-focused casino

Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2010

Expect to see more buck-toothed skulls around the rock-focused casino.

Up close and hungry with celebrity chefs

It's all about access at annual food festival Vegas Uncork'd

Monday, Feb. 15, 2010

It's all about access to big names at annual food festival Vegas Uncork'd.

A long distance serenade from Jimmy Hopper

Vegas lounge veteran begins Sunday night residency at the Palms

Friday, Feb. 12, 2010

The veteran lounge singer serenades us with Green Day. We're all ears.

Rachel’s Kitchen arrives at The District

Salads, and wraps, and pastas, oh my!

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

Imagine if Panera wasn't a massive nation-straddling chain. Welcome to Rachel's Kitchen.

The glutton's guide to Valentine's Day

Where to eat your way through Hallmark's favorite holiday

Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

Forget love, romance or wallowing in loneliness. Valentine’s Day is all about the food.

'I dress them with art'

Body painting championships plays with the line between naked and not

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010

Somewhere between naked and not, there's body paint.

Serving the Super Bowl: Saints fan chef Carlos Guia on big game food

Friday, Feb. 5, 2010

For Super Bowl ready gumbo, we turned to former New Orleans boy Carlos Guia.

Welcome to fabulous ... Jerkyville?

A gas-station staple takes a star turn on the Strip

Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010

Gas-station staple beef jerky takes a star turn on the Strip.

Colosseum earns 'Venue of the Decade' honor

Billboard gives the Caesars Palace showroom prestigious award

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010

The Colosseum may have lost a diva, but it gained one very sweet title.

Phoenix orders up a night of euphoric rock

Friday, Jan. 29, 2010

The French band brought out fans new and slightly less new for a night of dance rock revelry.

Clinton Sparks on a 'Gossip Girl' duet and other treats

The Vanity DJ is debuting as an artist and working with a television starlet

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010

What do "gooey cake," Leighton Meester and Vanity nightclub all have in common?

Vegas' best ChefDance crew

Kerry Simon and Geno Bernardo to help feed Sundance crowd

Friday, Jan. 22, 2010

Because movie stars and those who love them get hungry, too

Michael Morton bringing wine bar to Wynn

N9NE Group co-founder is putting down roots in a second Vegas property

Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

The N9NE Group co-founder's latest venture is out of the Palms, on the Strip.

Q&A with Thomas Mars of Phoenix

The French rocker talks Coachella, Versailles and the sounds that slot machines make

Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010

Talking Coachella, Versailles and the sounds that slot machines make with the Phoenix frontman.

Where ceviche is king

At Caña, South American staples get top billing

Monday, Jan. 18, 2010

The newest addition to Town Square is serving it raw, sweet and spicy.

First legal male prostitute compares himself to Rosa Parks

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

"Markus" is poised to make history, one roll in the hay at a time.

Twin odes to ... crockpots

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Let us count the ways we love our crockpots.

Bette Midler's showgirls will go on

Before their show closes, two of Bette Midler's backups are stepping into the spotlight for a night off the Strip

Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010

Before their show closes, two of Bette's backups will step into the spotlight.

Let them eat brunch!

The Bellagio's new Fountains Brunch serves up plentiful food and a view

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010

The Bellagio's new Fountains Brunch serves up plentiful food and a view.

Lose weight for charity

Pound for Pound challenge ties weight loss to donations for hunger relief organizations

Monday, Jan. 11, 2010

Make your New Year's resolution benefit a better cause than fitting into your skinny jeans.

A day in the life of Bobbi Starr

Shadowing the porn star and musician for a day at AEE

Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

A trip through "porny land" with a feminist in fishnet.

Come on, feel the porn

On screen action comes to life with Real Touch

Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010

Think of the Real Touch like a Wii for men's manly bits. Simply insert member, affix eyes to screen and enjoy.

With 'Nailin' Paylin,' porn takes on politics

Industry vet Lisa Ann plays the former VP candidate

Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010

At this year's AVN Awards, plenty of films with political thrust.

Bookworm/porn star: Q&A with Kayden Kross

Porn's academic darling talks AVN, homework and big rocks

Friday, Jan. 8, 2010

Why is Kayden Kross doing homework at strip clubs?

Sheri's Cabaret goes t*ts up

Topless club files for Chapter 11 amid mounting financial woes

Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010

Even a pair of bare breasts can’t pay the bills these days.

Obama's 'most unexpected guests' to host at Pure

Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010

Well, the Salahis won't have to crash this party. Tareq and Michaele Salahi, better known as the White House party crashers, will be the guests of honor Jan. 16 at Pure when the Virginia couple hosts the Saturday night party at the Caesars Palace nightclub.

50 Cent worth every penny at Pure

Rapper brings in the new year with help of Floyd Mayweather Jr., greatest hits

Friday, Jan. 1, 2010

In nightlife, as in any industry, success often comes down to hiring the right person for the job. At Pure on New Year's that person was 50 Cent.

Kingly cupcake (just $750 apiece!)

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009

It's worth it. Really.

From trunks to tuxes: World MMA Awards honor top fighters

The first televised awards ceremony will honor gyms, ring girls and fighters

Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009

Think of them like the Oscars, only with more black eyes.

Dancing for dollars ... and pride

Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009

Get ready for battle. Bring your windmills, freezes and air flares.

At American Fish, both food and design speak for themselves

Michael Mina's new CityCenter restaurant channels rustic warmth via menu and interior

Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009

Think modern lodge - chic design, refined food and wood in and out of the kitchen.

Rolling the dice on Ferraro's

The local Italian mainstay gambles on move from longtime home to busier hood

Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009

After 17 years on Flamingo, the local Italian mainstay gambles on busier hood.

Michael Voltaggio on Las Vegas dining and liquid French fries

The Season 6 winner gets bored easily, and for diners, that's a good thing

Monday, Dec. 21, 2009

The Season 6 winner talks fan backlash and reveals which Vegas chef is "like God."

Area 702 Indoor Skatepark concert canceled by fire marshals

New all-ages venue will be quiet this weekend

Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009

New all-ages music venue will be quiet tonight after a surprise visit from marshals.

6 new Las Vegas restaurants to know in the New Year

Coming soon to a dining room near you

Monday, Dec. 14, 2009

From Masa's snacks to a cantina straight from Mexico, we'll be eating well in 2010.

The CEO takes up the scissors

Local businesswoman tries her hand at fashion on Bravo's "Launch My Line"

Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009

A local marketing powerhouse turns fashion designer on the premiere of Bravo's Launch My Line.

Thanksgiving dinner, no stove required

Skip the bird and basting and spend Thanksgiving stress-free at one of these local restaurants

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

Rather turn to a professional than put baster to bird on Thanksgiving? Read on.

Schooled and sauced at Dos Caminos cooking class

Plus, the recipe for the restaurant's addictive guacamole!

Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009

From chile tips to tequila trivia, Dos Caminos' cooking class is one tasty lesson.