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Access Vegas Insider Vibe November 7, 2012

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Rock Of Ages
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Rock Of Ages – A Party Featuring Music – Set in L.A.’s infamous Sunset Strip in 1987, ROCK OF AGES tells the story of Drew, a boy from South Detroit, and Sherrie, a small-town girl, both in L.A. chasing their dreams of making it big and falling in love. ROCK OF AGES takes you back to the times of big bands with big egos playing big guitar solos and sporting even bigger hair!

A hilarious, feel-good love story celebrating the great rock songs of the ‘80s including such sing-out-loud songs as “Every Rose Has Its Thorn”, “I Wanna Know What Love Is,” “Here I Go Again,” “Don’t Stop Believin’” and more. ROCK OF AGES has been called “Impossible to resist!” by The New York Times and “Insanely funny!” by Time Out New York.

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Rock Legends Guns NÆ Roses In The Midst Of First-Ever Residency – Guns NÆ Roses celebrated Halloween in true rock star fashion by launching its first-ever residency Appetite for Democracy at The Joint inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino with a truly unforgettable show. Throughout the residency, the band will play a total of 12 mind-blowing shows now through Saturday, November 24.

Local Las Vegas band 333 opened for the legendary rock stars. Following their performance, Guns NÆ Roses entered the stage to thousands of screaming fans. The stage was lit up with not only lights but pyrotechnic displays, smoke, LED screens and more made exclusively for the groupÆs performances at The Joint. Credit: ® Erik Kabik / Erik Kabik Photography

Trevi Las Vegas To Give Thanks With Irresistible Gelato Twist – In honor of Thanksgiving, Pastry Chef Hank Sbraccia has crafted a twist to traditional holiday cranberry with his creation of cranberry gelato available exclusively on Thursday, November 22, at Trevi inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Guests will feast on the heavenly new flavor made from a decadent combination of dried cranberries, vanilla gelato, a cranberry juice reduction and simple syrup. The festive gelato will be priced at $4.50 per scoop.

Spago Restaurant Brings Back Original Menu To Mark 20th Anniversary – Celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Spago Las Vegas on December 11, 2012 by greeting guests, taking photos and cooking in the kitchen at his legendary restaurant at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

To mark the occasion, the restaurant will offer a limited-time-only throwback menu with retro pricing that will feature many of Wolfgang and SpagoÆs famous dishes including House Smoked Sturgeon with crisp potato galette and horseradish cream; Cantonese Style Roasted Duck with wild huckleberries, ginger and stir-fried baby bok choy; and WolfgangÆs Kaiserschmarrn with strawberry sauce (full menu below). The menu will be available during dinner only beginning Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14.Click to read full menu…

Qua Baths & Spa At Caesars Palace Receives Four Prestigious Spafinder ReadersÆ Choice Awards – The global spa and wellness resource SpaFinder, Inc. has awarded Qua Baths & Spa at Caesars Palace in the 2012 SpaFinder ReadersÆ Choice Awards. For the sixth consecutive year, Spa Finder Inc. has awarded the spa in four categories including as the top 10 in the world for Best Casino Hotel Spa, Best for Romance, Best for Men, and Best for Interior Design categories.

FantasyÆs Gorgeous Yesi Is November 2012’s æShowgirl Of The MonthÆ – Posing seductively in classic black pumps and a sleek corset, Yesi sizzles on the pages of FantasyÆs 2012 ôUltimate Fantasyö calendar. Spicing up the sexy adult revue nightly at Luxor Hotel and Casino, the lovely Latina is FantasyÆs November ôShowgirl of the Month.ö

Hailing from Havana, Cuba, Yesi enjoys savoring her favorite Cuban cuisine and sipping pi±a coladas. When she is not working out or staying fit dancing in Fantasy, Yesi loves watching movies at home or spending a night out with friends. A gifted salsa dancer, Yesi choreographed and leads the sexy salsa number in the nightly show. The exotic knockout hopes to buy a dream home one day in her favorite Cuban city, Varadero Beach.

Tender Steak & Seafood Offering Hearty Options For Cooler Weather – Tender Steak & Seafood at Luxor Hotel and Casino offers several hearty selections and a seasonal specialty drink to warm up guests through fall and winter. Executive Chef K.C. FazelÆs Yankee Beef Pot Roast, priced at $27, is a favorite on cold days.

Rattlecan Brings Artful Burgers, Shots, And Beers To The Venetian – Rattlecan, an urban burger concept from the creators of First Food & Bar at The Venetian, is ready to topple the expectations of the burger bar concept. Chef Sam ôSammy Dö DeMarco and designer Antonio Ballatore, two notoriously creative thinkers from ManhattanÆs Lower East Side, will bring a new dimension of cuisine and creativity to the Las Vegas Strip that features unbeatable burgers, signature shots and street chic graffiti art installations by the countryÆs top street artists.

Trevi Restaurant Introduces New Fall Items To Seasonal Menu – This fall, Executive Chef Peter Scaturro has created an array of new selections with the finest Italian ingredients to welcome the Fall season at Trevi, the celebrated Italian restaurant inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace.

Beginning with appetizers, new fall offerings include a mozzarella carrozza, a slice of homemade mozzarella that is fried and lightly breaded with Italian seasoning and served on top of an Italian crostini with smoked prosciutto and sweet roasted tomato. The Romano chicken salad is prepared with peppery arugula, crisp field greens, tomatoes and artichoke hearts tossed in a warm pancetta balsamic dressing served on top of a pan seared Romano chicken breast. For guests looking for warmer options, the restaurant will offer the polpetta di pollo soup made with mini-chicken meatballs in a medley of fresh vegetables and Arborio rice.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! – It is with a heavy heart that I bid adieu to summer. What a great run! Outdoor weather kicking in around mid-March and an unusually warm streak this past week keeping highs in the low-80’s F. Moving forward, we’re facing seasonable temps in the high 50’s and low 60’s. Another 2-3 weeks will probably bring the leaves falling off of the trees. I’m trading in the back patio for the front room couch and a warm space heater until March Madness rolls around.

This may sound strange, but many of the people I know, who truly love living here, prefer summer to winter. Once you make peace with the heat (and stay hydrated), it really ends up feeling preferable to chilly or cold weather. And yes, we do hit freezing overnights a few times per year.

Early Sunset- My Suggestions – With daylight savings time, it gets dark quickly here. We’re on the far eastern edge of Pacific Time and lose light earlier than what many of you may be used to. We’re in the middle of the desert at an elevation of right around 2000 feet, so once the sun goes down in the winter, it can get cold very quickly.

Right now, sunset is around 4:30 PM and will stay in that range until into January. (Our longitude and latitude result in very little change the sun sets from mid-November to mid-January). If you are headed out for the afternoon and have a bit of a hike back to your hotel before dinner, keep the dropping, post-sunset temperatures in mind when you set out.

On the flip side, a great activity this time of year is watching the sun set from atop the Stratosphere Tower. Make sure you are up there by 4 PM. Have a cocktail (or three) while watching both The Strip light up and the sun set over our jagged western mountains. The view is always spectacular, especially for those from areas of more sedate scenery). Then, since you are already halfway there, head downtown for dinner and more fun!

High Roller vs. The Neighbors – A recent local news story, Top 8 Tallest Structures in Las Vegas Valley, was an interesting read in light of the “High Roller” observation wheel under construction behind Imperial Palace and The Flamingo as part of Project Linq.

All-in-all, the following hotels are taller than the High Roller: Palazzo, Encore, Trump, Wynn, Cosmo, Aria and Elara (PH Westgate). This could be an advantage or disadvantage over time.

The views from the observation wheel may seem somewhat boxed in looking along The Strip. But, many staying on the upper floors of the hotels in question will have a great view of the wheel. This may prompt them to explore project Linq, look at the wheel, and perhaps take a ride. I guess we’ll know how it all plays out in a year (or so)! From the way things are looking, expect Project Linq to be Fremont Street Experience for hipsters. They make no bones about the fact that they are targeting a younger crowd.

The “Train To Somewhere” On Track Or Delayed? – We’ve reported extensively on the “Train To Nowhere” (a high speed rail line running from Las Vegas to either Victorville, CA or Palmdale, CA with hopeful connections into Los Angeles). We’ve also covered the X Train, which would use conventional rail lines already in place for a five hour journey where you could drink, dine, lounge, watch sports or just rest up on the trip.

X Train promoters had originally planned to have it operative last year, but are now gunning for 2013. They seemed to have acquired, or are in the process of acquiring (details are fuzzy), passenger cars, They are working with Amtrak — who will operate the train — to get the rights to run over the existing freight rails (which are controlled by two different rail lines).

An interesting twist to this story: You’d think that powerful, Nevada Senator, Harry Ried (D-NV) would get behind this, get Amtrak involved, and one way or the other, provide this added way to get people from the CA to the LV. Good for tourism, right?

Actually, Ried is neck-deep into support of the high-speed train to wherever (it ends up going to), and highly unlikely to put his support behind a viable alternative using existing infrastructure. In related news, Greyhoud Bus Lines (whom I worked for as a baggage handler during my college years) has announced non-stop Las Vegas – Los Angeles service featuring reserved leather seats, power outlets, and Wi-Fi at a price 1/2 to 1/3 what X Train is planning to charge.

Having said that, there is no travel like train travel. Roomy seats, ample opportunity to stretch your legs, and the ability to kick back and eat and drink, etc. I might take the trip just for the ride. We’ll continue to keep you up-to-date.

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Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler

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We are coming to Las Vegas for Christmas (can’t wait – love Vegas at Christmas AND have tickets for Celine Dion’s new show!!), and just wondered how things are going with the taxis, now the new airport terminal is up and running? Is there still a problem with long-hauling or have things improved? We have been subject to this a few times and it is very annoying (after a long flight especially).

Thanks for all the Vegas info – very much appreciated!

Kind regards,

Heather

 

Ted Responds:

For all my moaning about our weather, I’m sure you’ll enjoy (what should be) plenty of sun and highs in the 50’s F around Christmas and have an fun time. You should really enjoy Celine, she continues to put on a great performance.

There are still isolated complaints about the wait times at customs, especially on Thursday and Sunday. However, the experience of the new Terminal 3 (T3) is night and day compared to the old one, all the way around. You’ll really be impressed.

Yes, the cab drivers are still evil people. Long-hauling, badgering for tips, acting like they know far more than they do (you really think that after their 12 hour shifts, they go party on The Strip?), and trying to get people to go to strip clubs that give them huge kick-backs. Now, they are lying to people using the new terminal and telling you that the freeway is quicker from that location. 

The truth? T3 to Mirage via Paradise Road is 4 miles even. Via the tunnel? 8.4 miles. I’m not kidding. Check out the tunnel route on Google Maps and you can see how ridiculous it is! Simply inform the cab driver that you want 1. The shortest route 2. On surface streets. Cabbies are a necessary evil (I use them myself from time-to-time), but just be firm with them if they are trying to do a no-no.

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe October 31, 2012

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Blue Man Group Visit The Space Shuttle in Los Angeles – The wildly popular trio Blue Man Group was spotted checking out the space shuttle endeavor in Los Angeles as it kicked off its 12-mile journey towards the California Science Center. The Blue Men are currently in Los Angeles promoting their new show at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. The new production complete with electrifying music, sensational technology, a captivating nightly procession and more opened on Wednesday, Oct. 10 after the men made their own fall from space as they landed at their new home with a mesmerizing skydive.

Tacos & Tequila Dishes Up A Mexican Spin On Thanksgiving Dinner – Tacos & Tequila (T&T) inside Luxor Hotel and Casino offers guests Thanksgiving Dinner exclusively during the month of November. Guests can choose from the two traditional turkey dinners with a twist of Mexican flavor prepared by Executive Chef Saul Ortiz. The turkey menu includes Turkey Tinga Torta and Turkey Tinga Enchiladas.

Tinga is a traditional preparation style that embraces the flavors of Mexico City. In this kind of preparation, a shredded, tender meat is sautÚed with garlic, onion, tomatoes and chipotle adobo. The savory Turkey Tinga Torta, valued at $13, is made with slow braised turkey, lettuce, tomato and chipotle aioli served on fresh bolillo bread. The delightful Turkey Tinga Enchiladas, valued at $16, is made with slow braised turkey, Oaxaca cheese blend, chile pasilla sauce and crema fresca. The restaurant offers a sweet after dinner-treat of delectable pumpkin pie shooter mixed with BaileyÆs Irish Cream, Patron XO and Goldshlager, valued at $9.

Rhumbar Offers Drink And Cigar Pairings During Big Smoke – RHUMBAR at The Mirage Hotel & Casino will offer rum and cigar pairings as well as a scotch and cigar pairing during Cigar AficionadoÆs Big Smoke Las Vegas from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11.

Named one of AOL.comÆs top Las Vegas patios, RHUMBAR is a highly stylized cocktail and cigar lounge inspired by the cool mood of the Caribbean. The plush outdoor patio is reminiscent of a tropical retreat offering a picturesque location for guests to mingle, sip cocktails and smoke cigars. Located near the main entrance of The Mirage.

Town Square Welcomes Star Chef Carla Pellegrino’s Meatball Spot Restaurant – Star Chef Carla Pellegrino is opening her restaurant and bar, Meatball Spot, November 2012 across Rave Motion Pictures at Town Square Las Vegas. Guests can enjoy the restaurantÆs meatball dishes, salads, pizzas and a gelato bar. The captivating cocktail menu includes a collection of mojitos, cocktails floats and sangrias.

Pellegrino said, “Everyone will feel right at home at Meatball Spot. I created this menu with the same love and attention to detail I would put into cooking for my own family. Whether youÆre going out for date night, for dinner with friends or just want a quick bite before the movies, our salads and meatballs will keep you coming back for more.”

Hard Rock Hotel Las Vegas Creates Signature Drinks For Guns N’ Roses Residency – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is gearing up for Guns NÆ RosesÆ epic residency, Appetite for Democracy, by offering its guests one-of-a-kind drinks inspired by the band now through the last show, Saturday, Nov. 24. Guns NÆ Roses will play 12 mind-blowing shows inside The Joint starting Wednesday, Oct. 31 through Saturday, Nov. 24.

Tender Steak & Seafood Harvests A Traditional Feast This Thanksgiving – TENDER Steak & Seafood will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 22, 2012 with the holiday feast prepared by Executive Chef K.C. Fazel. Guests will be delighted with the indulgent menu of the restaurant located at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

The restaurant offers guests three-course dinner priced at $49. The menu begins with a choice of Garden Greens Salad, a mixture of baby greens tossed with Persian cucumber, sun-dried tomatoes, radish, fennel and black currant balsamic vinaigrett; Butternut Squash Ravioli made with sage maple reduction and pickled ginger or Pumpkin and Fuji Apple Soup, a combination of roasted pumpkin, apples and apple cider reduction.

Senor FrogÆs Introduces æHoppy HourÆ – Se±or FrogÆs Las Vegas at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino has introduced a æHoppy HourÆ fiesta complete with a variety of two-for-one drink specials and half-priced appetizers every Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m.

The dynamic restaurant and party bar features dozens of specials to get the party hoppinÆ at any of the bars, including the casino bar and outdoor bar on Se±or FrogÆs spacious patio overlooking the Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Foodie Fest Features More Than 40 Food Trucks And Vendors – Beginning Friday, November 2 to Sunday, November 4, 2012, the Las Vegas Foodie Fest will be back at the Silverton Casino Hotel by popular demand featuring more than 40 food trucks.

The three-day festival starts on Friday from 4 pm to midnight. On Saturday, Las Vegas Foodie Fest will start from noon to midnight while the last day, Sunday, will start from noon to 10 p.m. Food enthusiasts will enjoy the flavors of more than 40 foot trucks and vendors. Many of the participating merchants have been featured on The Cooking Channel and The Food Network including White Rabbit, Fukuburger, The Lobster Lady, Tasty Bunz, Truck Norris, Devilicious, Jogasaki Burrito, Baby’s Badass Burgers, Fluff Ice and Vizzi Truck. The vendors will be travelling to the festival all the way from Maine. Food NetworkÆs ôThe Great Food Truck Raceö finalist Nonna’s Kitchenette will be featured in the festival who will debut their food truck at this yearÆs occasion. Tyler Florence hosted the Food Network show.

Million Dollar Quartet Announces Permanent Showroom Run At Harrah’s – The Tony Award Winning musical, Million Dollar Quartet, will move into its permanent showroom at HarrahÆs Las Vegas starting on February 4, 2013. The smash hit musical will entertain the guests with the untold story of the four rock nÆ roll pioneers, and how they were gathered together for the greatest night ever.

Rice & Company Honors Thanksgiving With Thankful Dumpling – Rice & Company will celebrate Thanksgiving by putting a twist on traditional holiday favorites with the Thankful Dumpling, available throughout the month of November at Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Executive Chef Danny Chen expertly combined Chinese and American classics to create the Thankful Dumpling; which brings traditional Thanksgiving fare into shumai. The result is a savory delight made with tender duck breast, cornbread stuffing, dried cranberry, onion and celery wrapped in a soy sheet and topped with crispy sweet potato, micro celery and cranberry-yuzu sauce. The festive dumpling, priced at $12, is the ideal autumn dish for those looking to try a new taste of Thanksgiving.

Tacos & Tequila To Bring New Menu Items For The 2012 Fall Season – Chef Saul Ortiz is warming up with new menu items available exclusively from Oct.15 to Dec. 31 to welcome the fall season at Tacos & Tequila (T&T) inside Luxor Hotel and Casino.

Chef Saul has added his own twist to two seasonal favorite, the pumpkin flan and caramel cafÚ. The delicious creamy pumpkin custard is topped with cajeta and tequila caramel sauces, priced at $7. For the ultimate dessert, T&T will also introduce the caramel cafÚ mixed with espresso, tequila cajeta, milk, Patron XO mocha and CafÚ Navan vanilla cognac, priced at $8. The restaurant will also offer the combo taco platter featuring the spicy ghost pepper salsa with three tacos including carne, carnitas and chicken served with rice and beans, priced at $17.

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

X Burlesque by Guy Chapman

X Burlesque – The Nights Remain Hot At The Flamingo – Las Vegas is known for having some of the most beautiful women in entertainment. From dance, to performance, to something a little more sensual and exotic, there is always something to see on stage. There is one show on the Strip that combines all of these elements into one package, providing a new and exciting experience for every nightly audience. Celebrating its 10th anniversary on the Strip this year, X Burlesque at the Flamingo Las Vegas brings performances that will leave very little to the imagination (or perhaps create more). X Burlesque is very much an ôadultö oriented show, as it is a topless revue. The women that come out to entertain for the evening are nothing short of gorgeous, and definitely put on a show that is very diverse and exciting.

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! – Usually this is where I’d tell you how we’re getting temps near 80 F and perfect evenings and how you should be here. (All of which is true). However, in light of recent U.S. weather events, it is a little harder to enjoy our good fortune.

Our hearts go out to the tens of millions affected by hurricane Sandy to varying degrees. We not only saw the destruction on TV, but as of this publication date, it appears somewhere upwards of 10 million people are still without power across the Northeast United States. No heat, no ability to keep food refrigerated… I can only imagine how tough it is some areas. We hope things get back to normal for as many as possible, as soon as possible.

coco austin peepshow las vegasThe Latest Bo Peep – Coco Austin, wife of rapper and actor Ice-T, has unveiled her look in the now famous Bo Peep outfit she’ll be donning starting December 3 in the long-running hit Las Vegas show Peepshow. She follows in the footsteps of actress Kelly Monaco, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, Broadway’s Shoshana Bean, singer Aubrey O’Day, “Girl Next Door” (and mom-to-be) Holly Madison, and Holly’s understudy Angel Porrino. Word is that her performance in Peepshow will play a role in her hit reality series Ice Loves Coco.

In the meantime, Angel Porrino will fill in because of Holly’s early departure due to pregnancy. Honestly, if you are coming to town this month, you’ve got no excuse NOT to see Peepshow. Angel does a great job, singer extraordinaire Josh Strickland continues his role, and tickets through December 2 are 1/2 off if you click on the Peepshow graphic on the right sidebar of the newsletter or here: Peepshow Las Vegas Tickets.

Rhumbar Fall Cocktails – Rhumbar at The Mirage (a personal favorite of ours, seen above) has added a couple of fall cocktails: Apple Cobbler and Pumpkin Spike Martini. Each at $12, and this is a steal for craft cocktails with the strip side view.

If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, give them a try on your back porch on a crisp fall day!

Apple Cobbler:

4 apple cubes
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 oz Pyrat XO Reserve Rum
Splash of Sprite

Muddle apples and simple syrup. Combine lime juice and rum. Shake and strain, then pour over ice in a double rocks glass. Add Sprite and garnish with apple slice.

Pumpkin Spice Martini:

2 oz Montecristo Spiced Rum
2 oz oven roasted pumpkin puree
1 oz Molasses
¥ cup orange juice
Pinch of all spice

No Kaboom Yet – Legal wrangling and arguments about more testing still plague the shuttered (and never completed) Harmon Tower (better known as the big billboard between Cosmopolitan and Crystals). I still believe we’ll see it imploded, but don’t hold your breath for it to happen for many, many months.

It’s A Wrap – The stalled Echelon project across from Wynn/Encore is going to at least get some beautification so that it quits looking like such an eyesore. A “wrap” of the building is planned (the same kind they put on a Las Vegas hotel that displays an ad on the side, or in this case most likely more similar to the wrap on the unfinished part of Palazzo which makes it at least look completed). They also plan some landscaping, which should make the general view in the area a little nicer.

Absolutely no plans are in the works to start reconstruction, the county has given them a 6 year extension, and my bet is that “when hell freezes over” may even be a better target date. I truly and simply don’t see Echelon (as it was planned with three hotel towers and thousands of rooms) being viable perhaps ever. The Strip can only absorb so many luxury rooms.

OneRepublic performs at the D Las Vegas

The D’s New Look – The D (formerly Fitzgerald’s downtown) is alive, well, and looking very impressive both inside and out (including the new rooms, which we gave you a sneak peek at a few weeks ago). If you have not yet been downtown, here’s a good look at the nightime facade from a couple weeks ago during an outdoor concert by band One Republic.

Downtown and Fremont Street are attracting 17 million visitors per year, which is the same amount as Disneyland and nearly 1/2 the entire total of visitors Las Vegas (as a whole) captures each year. I admit to getting a bit of a chuckle as some downtown naysayers as recently as this spring were downplaying downtown and commenting that the plans for the Fitzgerald remodel were all-but-irrelevant. He who laughs last…

Don’t bet against downtown. With the Lady Luck coming back to life next year, Fremont Street is becoming a “must do” on Vegas trips. 

Speaking of… in our What We’re Watching segment, we feature Episode #1 of FSE Live, a bi-weekly show shot live on Fremont Street featuring the people and excitement that make downtown amazing. If you are in bad need of a Vegas fix, make sure you click to watch it.

Hope You Are Enjoying This Issue!

Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler

Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley

What We’re Watching – Vegas Videos You’ll Enjoy

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I travel to Vegas 1-2 times a year but this will be my first time for Thanksgiving. I’ve already booked 4 nights at the Tropicana for $160 so our lodgings are set. I know that several restaurants, shows etc.. have Thanksgiving specials & I was wondering if anything has been announced yet?

You guys always seem to have information even before the direct websites. This will be my sister’s second visit and I want to get as much bang for our buck as possible.

Thanks you in advance,

S Watson from Cleveland

 

Ted Responds:

We always put out information for holidays and special events the minute we get them. In the top area of the newsletter, we have the links (when available) to information pertaining to these dates and Thanksgiving announcements have started coming in.

We do wish we had even more information to get out weeks (and months) ahead of events and holidays. I know that many of you plan your trips months in advance and it would be helpful. However, we can only move information along to you when we get it and for some reason, the hotels (and restaurants) simply don’t seem to plan special events very far out. Although, we’ve noticed that they are improving.

As a rule of thumb, every Las Vegas hotel restaurant including the buffets have a special Thanksgiving menu and (in addition to their regular fare). It is a popular four-day weekend here as many far-flung families gather. They can enjoy the company of each other, but also with something for just about everybody to do during the non-family times.

One word of caution: Lines can be LONG for restaurants on Thanksgiving Day. If you are going to a sit-down restaurant that takes reservations, make them ahead of time. If doing a buffet, put it off until later in the day for the least wait time.

Hi Ted!

We just got back from a 4 day trip to Vegas and had a great time! We stayed on Fremont St. at the D, and it was a great experience. The room was nice with a great view. The people were very nice. The price was right too! I’ll stay there again!

We didn’t even bother going to the Strip. All in all, it was great experience.

Love your newsletter and all of the info that you give!

Mary

Hi Ted,

Just got back from my annual trip. Lost a lot, but had a blast. Enjoyed zip line at Bootleg Canyon. Flew Southwest airlines, good experience. Pay the extra $10 for the early boarding.

Enjoyed Fremont St the best. Slots paid better. Two great buffets, M casino and Green Valley. Disapointed that fish tanks seen on Tanked have been removed from a few locations.

Can’t wait till next year.

Gary from Ingleside, Illinois

 

Ted Responds:

Thanks for the great reports, not much to add to that. People are loving downtown!

So what’s with all the grammatical errors in this week’s newsletter? Do you need to hire a new proofreader?

I werk cheep.

Your faithful reader,

Joel

 

Ted Responds:

A couple of weeks ago, we had an unproofed newsletter get posted. Fortunately, we were able to make some corrections and repost is, so many never saw them. It happens from time-to-time.

As many of you know, we’re not published by one of the local newspapers or a major travel company. We’re not journalists nor have fancy writing degrees. So, we do appreciate the patience and good humor that our readers exhibit as we attempt to spill massive amounts of Las Vegas information your way each week!

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:

  • Want to comment on a current reader post? Use the comment box on that particular web page. Many of the stories we post also have comment boxes at the end of the story. Make your voice heard!
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Hyde Bellagio Honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month With ‘Bella Pink’ Liquid Nitrogen Cocktail – Hyde Bellagio will honor National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by donating a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each specialty Bella Pink cocktail to the American Cancer Society.

MGM Grand Invites Professional Bull Riders Finals Fans For Drink Specials And Live Entertainment – The Top 39 world’s bull riders will take over Las Vegas for the 2012 Professional Bull Riding (PBR) Built Ford Tough Series World Finals from October 22 to October 28, 2012 along with a week of bull riding-themed activities. MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, the “Home of Champions,” is the Official Host Hotel of the event.

Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Presents Ghostly Halloween Menu Treats – Chef Saul Ortiz added new goodies to Tacos & Tequila (T&T) inside Luxor Hotel and Casino menu for the spooky holiday from October 26 to November 4.

In honor of the All Hallow’s Eve, T&T will unveil the wickedly delicious concoction; Devil’s Kiss Martini, rimmed with chocolate and mixed with Patron XO, Stoli vanilla vodka, cream and amaretto. The newest cocktail is priced at $12 and exclusively available in the entire month of October.

Haunting new appetizers will definitely spice things up including all-new ghost pepper salsa made with ghost peppers, peeled tomatillos, roasted tomatoes and garlic served with a basket of fresh tortilla chips for $3.

Public House Introduces Barstool Lunch Specials At Luxor Hotel And Casino – Barstool Lunch specials at Public House Las Vegas inside Luxor Hotel and Casino offers a tasty lunch combination different from the average lunchtime routine. The specials include a choice of one of the restaurant’s gourmet sandwiches and an ice cold Bud or Bud Light for $16. The specials are available from Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Heartland Grill Debuts At Stratosphere With Cowboy Chic Comfort Food – Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower unveils the grand opening of an original concept – a grill-restaurant in a sleek yet cozy “cowboy chic” atmosphere, McCall’s Heartland Grill. The restaurant offers fresh coastal seafood, hearty Midwestern-style steaks and an array of creative comfort food. It also features intimate booths, natural woods and stacked stone.

Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Announce Sponsors Participating in the 2012 Holiday Season – Glittering Lights announces its sponsors from a dozen of local and national organizations for the Las Vegas’ largest regional light show for the 2012 Holiday Season. Glittering Lights, the holiday drive-through spectacular at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, will be open every night beginning November 16, 2012 to January 6, 2013, Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Sugar Factory Offers Lavish Prix Fixe Menu On New Years Eve – Executive Chef Michael Piekarski made a special four-course menu in celebration of the arrival of the New Year on December 31, 2012 at Sugar Factory American Brasserie inside Paris Las Vegas.

New Year’s Eve prix fixe menu of Sugar Factory will be available at two different dining locations within the venue. Priced at $150, guests can have their dinner in the dining room. For breathtaking views of the Bellagio fountains, guests can dine in the outdoor seating on the patio priced at $250. The menu will be served at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. The standard menu and seating of the American brasserie will proceed after midnight to continue the festivities.

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

Rod Stewart by Sarah Jane Woodall

Young At Heart With Energy To Spare, Rod Stewart’s Performance Doesn’t Disappoint – Vegas once had a reputation as the place where popular entertainers go to die – the stereotype of the fat, faded star languishing in a leisure suit, warbling golden oldies in a lounge was sadly appropriate as little as ten years ago. The town has since gone through something of a rebirth, with currently popular acts making regular stops here – though we still get our fair share of the classics. Rod Stewart is one of these regularly appearing classic rock idols – but his show is about as far from the leisure suit/lounge shtick as you can get.

Kevin Burke: Mind Blowing Comedy by Terri D’Richards

Kevin Burke: Mind-Blowing Comedy Brings Hilarity To Hooters – Armed with a deck of cards, a sharp wit and a staple gun, Kevin Burke wages war on generic comedy show formats, creating his own unique hybrid style by reaching into a large bag of comedic/clairvoyant tricks in order to amuse on more than one level. The self-declared “world’s only psychic comedian” makes good use of an intimate venue, interacting with his audience and keeping the proceedings casual. His relaxed demeanor belies an ambitious schedule, performing “Mind Blowing Comedy” at Hooters Hotel Casino, as well as starring in the solo comedy Defending the Caveman on the Strip at Harrah’s.

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Ted is taking a few days off for his birthday and to spend time with out-of-town family. He’ll return next week, and notes that Members Mania will indeed return in November.

Enjoy this issue as prepared by staff.

Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler
Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe October 17, 2012

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Palms Casino ResortÆs Ultra-Chic Renovated Rooms Now Available – $50 Million Transformation Continues – Palms Casino Resort is changing its look with a lavish redesign of all 428 rooms in the Palms Tower. The $50 million renovation includes the remodeled ultra-chic rooms, re-imagined gaming spaces and new culinary options. Guest booking is now available.

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat Welcomes Rescued Brown Pelicans – Two brown pelicans were introduced into their new home at the Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas by the Pacific Wildlife Project. Flamingo adopted the pelicans ôBugsyö and ôVirginia,ö one male and one female, after being entangled by fishing lines which made the birds injured and flightless.

The new inhabitantÆs home has undergone renovations including repairing and repainting as well as installing a dock structure which will serve as a perching area for the pelicans. The Wildlife Habitat was originally home to a colony of penguins and replanting of lush greenery is on its way. It has two presentations every day at 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and the free attraction is open 24 hours a day.

MGM remodeled suiteMGM Grand Marks Completion Of $160 Million Room And Suite Remodel – MGM Grand marks its major milestone as it announced today the completion of the resortÆs ôGrand Renovation.ö The $160 million room and suite remodel, which began in October 2011, includes 3,570 Grand King and Queen guest rooms as well as 642 suites of varying types.

Join Bon App╔tit for an incredible wine pairing menu at Bellagio Epicurean Epicenter Dinner Saturday – The BellagioÆs 2012 Epicurean Epicenter Series will conclude on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in Tuscany Kitchen with the single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Wines from Patz & Hall Winery accompanied by the decadent cuisine of Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong. Bon AppÚtit magazine showcases the Patz & Hall wine dinner featuring single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines along with the menu created by Bellagio Executive Chef Edmund Wong and Director of Wine and Master Sommelier Jason Smith.

Hubert Keller Unveils New Cookbook At Special Dinner November 2, 2012 – Celebrity Chef Hubert Keller invites guests to immerse themselves in the personal stories and recipes of his culinary journey through his new cookbook, ôSouvenirs: Stories & Recipes From My Life.ö The book follows Keller as he navigates the culinary waters of France, South America, the United States and beyond through fun anecdotes and stunning photography.

Trevi Las Vegas Offers Italian Pasta Trio Special Price On October 25, 2012 – Pasta lovers will unite on World Pasta Day as TREVI inside The Forum Shops at Caesars honors the special day with a delicious Italian pasta trio entrÚe exclusively on Thursday, Oct. 25.

Chef Peter Scaturro will prepare a pasta trio complete with some of TREVIÆs most popular selections, priced at just $10 for the hearty holiday.

Garth Brooks Concludes A Three Year Run at Wynn Las Vegas November 17, 2012 – The final performance date of Garth Brooks at Wynn Las Vegas will be Nov. 17, 2012. The show called by Las Vegas Weekly as “the best thing on any Vegas stageà EVER,” has been running since Dec 2009.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Wynn,” said Garth Brooks. “Mr. Wynn told me that the Wynn audiences were some of the best in the world and he was right. As for Steve Wynn, he is one of the smartest guys I have ever had the pleasure of talking to or listening to. He does everything top notch and is the easiest and best boss I have ever worked forà..I just love him!”

Senor Frog’s Celebrates Football Season With Food And Drink Specials – Se±or FrogÆs Las Vegas inside Treasure Island Hotel & Casino will make football fans ôfroggyö in the season long game with food and drink specials. Every Thursday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday tailgate eats and $25 tubs of Sol beer ponies are featured on the upper level of the hoppinÆ restaurant and party bar.

Guns And Ammo Garage And The Mob Museum Create The Ultimate Mobster Adventure – æVegas Mob TourÆ package lets guests shoot high-powered guns and experience the history inside The Mob Museum. Guns and Ammo Garage has partnered with The Mob Museum in downtown Las Vegas to create the Vegas Mob Tour package, an adrenaline- and history-based adventure where guests can be a wiseguy for a day. The package includes shooting a variety of guns from the 1920s in Guns and Ammo GarageÆs state-of-the-art, indoor shooting range, followed by an in-depth look at the history between law enforcement and organized crime with a tour at The Mob Museum.

Hash House A Go Go Creates A Cake For The Cure Pancake To Benefit Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk Team – Hash House A Go Go supports many Las Vegans who will be participating in Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For every ÆCake for the Cure pancake sold in the entire month of October, the restaurants will be donating $1 to the fundraising efforts.

Javier’s Joins Aria Restaurant Line-Up With Authentic Mexican Fare And Atmosphere – JavierÆs, Southern California hotspot, is now open at ARIA Resort & Casino. JavierÆs will definitely fulfill the culinary niche for the Las Vegas guests with its regionally inspired cuisine. Its intriguing and warm design provides CityCenter a spirit of Mexican grandeur.

Co-Founder Javier Sosa said, ôThe dishes we present at JavierÆs are derived from generations upon generations of my familyÆs recipes. You will not find Mexican flavor like this anywhere else in Vegas.” A testament to JavierÆs commitment to tradition and excellence, nearly 200 restaurantÆs employees underwent extensive training overseen by Sosa himself.

Rice & Company Celebrates Sushi During November Special With Prix-Fixe Menu – Rice & Company at Luxor Hotel and Casino will celebrate National Sushi Day, Thursday, November 1, 2012 by offering a month-long prix-fixe menu. For $38 per person sushi enthusiasts can enjoy four-course menu throughout the month of November.

ôDa Vinci û The Geniusö Extends Las Vegas Engagement Through January 2013 – Da Vinci û The Genius is extending its Las Vegas Engagement, by popular demand, until January 2013. The exhibition has brought a new life in the emerging arts scene of Las Vegas since the world debut of Leonardo da VinciÆs new work and the enlightening ôSecrets of Mona Lisa.ö Da Vinci û The Genius is presented by Imagine Exhibitions at The Venetian.

Comme Ãa Offers A French Twist to Happy Hour – Comme Ãa patrons will experience daily happy hour available exclusively in the French brasserieÆs bar and lounge. Specialty dishes are 50% off as well as the cocktails from the happy hour menu. Comme Ãa is located inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Guests can enjoy the happy hour from Monday to Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and from Friday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Legends In Concert Las Vegas Showcases Magical Holiday Lineup – Legends in Concert is back once again for its annual holiday performances starting Nov. 23. The concert will fill Las Vegas strip the holly jolly spirit until Dec. 25.

The 90-minute holiday performance features superstar tribute artists including Adele, Justin Timberlake, Barry White, Whitney Houston, the Blues Brothers and Elvis. Audience will enjoy the chart-topping hits of the celebrities that lead to their stardom. Few heart-warming holiday favorites will be performed including ôOh Holy Night,ö ôWhite Christmas,ö ôThe Grinchö and more. Audience will bring home the spirit of the season with the final performance nightly with the grand cast finale. A stunning tribute to the Trans-Siberian OrchestraÆs ôChristmas Eve in Sarajevoö (ôCarol of the Bellsö) will also conclude the holiday spectacular.

Sugar Factory Chocolate Lounge And Wine Bar Unveils Fall Selections – The Chocolate Lounge & Wine Bar reveals new chocolate selections for fall featuring an array of distinctive wine and chocolate varieties from around the world. The Chocolate Lounge & Wine Bar is located inside Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.

Hyde At Bellagio Presents New Small Plate Early Evening Menu – Hyde Bellagio presents new gourmet small plates to its early evening menu from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. served at fountain-side. The new menu sustains HydeÆs exclusive culinary partnership with neighboring Circo, keeping the popular favorites with the appetizing new bites.

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

George Wallace by Guy Chapman

George Wallace – Pure Comedy Plus Topical Content Makes You “Be Thinkin’ “ – George Wallace has long been known as ôMr. Las Vegasö, as his comedy act has graced the Las Vegas Strip since 2004. Headlining at the Flamingo Resort and Casino, Wallace has delighted packed houses full of fans every night with his interactive audience banter and real world observations. It is for this reason that showgoers will be guaranteed an entertaining and full evening of insightful humor that only ôThe George Wallace Showö can deliver. The pre-show begins inside the spacious Flamingo showroom with a number of clips from WallaceÆs television appearances that help to set the overall tone for the show.

Vegas! The Show by DW Grant

Vegas! The Show! – Step Back In Time To Real Entertainment – From the Neon Grave Yard to The Copa Room to The Planet Hollywood, Vegas! The Show delivers Las Vegas the way it should be.

Vegas! The Show begins appropriately in the Neon Grave Yard and is introduced by Ernie, the janitor, played by the musicalÆs best performer, Eric Jordan Young, rightly called by the critics ôa one man force of natureö and an ôoutsized talent.ö He is definitely more than a force and has the talent to carry this show to its conclusion.

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Compublisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! – We’re continuing to bask in ouráIndian Summer although next week we return to our seasonable 70’s with overnights in the 50’s. For many of you from cool weather places, it will feel great. If you are from a warm weather spot and your blood is still a little thin (like mine), long pants and even a light jacket might not be bad to pack for the night.

Two Wheels Battle On – Both the “High Roller and “Sky Vue” observation wheels claim to be moving forward with construction. This among various rumors and questions to the contrary (more so with the Sky Vue). Right now, there isn’t much to look at on either project, but both are saying that construction on key components is underway at spots around the US and around the world. We’ll keep you in the loop, although don’t hold your breath. Completion for both appears to be a good year away.

Sports Bettors, Listen Up! – Our friends at the Vegas Video Network have launched the show “The Odds Couple” airing live at Noon Pacific time on Fridays and then available on demand. Hosted by professional sports bettor Scott Pritchard and headlining comedian Anthony Padilla, this is NOT your typical “give us $50 for our pick of the week” show.

Both are funny guys, but serious about sports, the show originates just steps from the Las Vegas Strip, these guys really do bet the games, and there is no charge to enjoy the show.áCatch it live at noon (Pacific Time) on Vegas Video Network or on-demand at The Odds Couple

Wayne Newton Project Dead – Finger pointing and intensive legal wrangling has forced the attempt to turn Wayne Newton’s Casa de Shenendoah into a “Western Gracelend” where visitors can tour the historic house and ranch into a dead end. Full details at Entity that purchased Wayne Newton’s property placed in bankruptcy

Flamingo Wildlife Habitat Bird Killing – Earlier in this issue, we noted (with photo) how The Flamingo had adopted two rescue birds and how the habitat had been recently upgraded. Unfortunately, this was followed by some very unfortunate news. Two college students visiting the habitatáallegedly went after an exotic African guineafowl, beheaded it, and tossed it around like a frisbee.

We posted this both on our Twitter and Facebook pages and I think this Facebook comment response from one of our readers T J Mecomber Russi summed it up best:

Honestly I hope they fry the little bastards. These are the kind of people who become serial killers. No wonder they’re going to law school, trying to figure out how to get away with it no doubt. Perhaps with a felony conviction they can explain to their families why the phrase “do you want fries with that” is going to become so important to their futures.

Vegas For (Marital) Cheaters – An adult dating site (which we won’t bother to give publicity to) polled their members and found out that over half of them had cheated in a Las Vegas hotel. They claimed that Las Vegas is economically dependent on suffering marriages and are happy to overlook infidelity. Really? Like no one has ever cheated in any hotel anywhere else?

No question Las Vegas is a great place for romance (and to rekindle one if things are lagging). However, I’ve pretty much had it with people and companies trying to connect themselves with our fair city just to make a splash. I’m sure that if you want to have an illicit tryst, you’ll have no shortage of hotels just about everywhere looking to take your business. Speaking of romance…

12-12-12 Looking To Be Hot Wedding Day – Never one to miss a marketing opportunity, Las Vegas wedding chapels are going nuts with bookings for December 12, 2012. This will be the final of 12 years of this type of number sequence this century (started with January 1, 2001 — 01-01-01). If you or someone you know is thinking about taking the “leap of love in Las Vegas” before the end of this year, book soon. Starting next year, you’ll have to stick to those “mundane” popular wedding days such as New Years Eve, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day.

Members Mania – I believe we’re finally going to bring Members Mania (reader questions and comments) back next issue. I’ve been dealing with getting projects rolling that have their genesis (of the ideas) dating back to the mid-2000’s and we’re finally in a position to move so many things forward. Everything takes time, and we’re a small, independent company. Only so many hours in the day to do so much.

Hope You Are Enjoying This Issue!

Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler

Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley

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