Archive for January, 2008
Other "Big Game" Parties Around Las Vegas
In the last article, I spotlighted some of the parties happening this Sunday at various hotels and resorts in Vegas that happen to coincide with the Super Bowl, aka “The Big Game”. But those aren’t the only places to grab a cold brew and watch the game.
Here’s a quick look at other “Big Game” bashes taking place around town, from family-friendly venues to adults-only clubs:
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Other Locations:
Big Dog’s - All locations
Offering $3 food and drink menus with wings, stadium nachos and brats, along with Big Dog’s …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Which airfare site will find the cheapest fares to Las Vegas?
Today BootsnAll published an article that compares 7 of the major airfare search engines in a battle royal to see which is the cheapest. They compared all the best-known airfare sites on six different trips to see the best price each could come up with. Does it seem like Expedia, Hotwire, Kayak, Orbitz, Priceline, SideStep, and Travelocity all have the same prices?
Well, sometimes they are close, but the tests did reveal a clear winner. Find out which airfare site is the cheapest. Las Vegas was one of the destinations used in the …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Hawaiian Tropic Zone Holds Grand Opening
The idea of a restaurant concept built around a suntan oil powerhouse may seem odd, but Dennis Riese and Adam Hock, co-owners of the Hawaiian Tropic Zone at Planet Hollywood have already made the formula work at their first eatery in New York City.
With their second location now open on the Strip, it seems the formula may work here as well. The restaurant offers a mixture of fine dining, with options for both indoor and outdoor seating. If possible, go for the outdoors, as it offers some …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: AGO, Pink Taco, Buffet Price Increases
Time for our roundup of news you can use if you like to eat your way around Vegas:
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AGO Opens at the Hard Rock Hotel
The spot left empty by chef Kerry Simon’s move to the Luxor didn’t last long at the Hard Rock Hotel. LA’s popular AGO restaurant, backed by actor Robert DeNiro, quietly opened in that space just before New Year’s Eve last month.
Chef Agostino Sciandri has created a Tuscan-inspired Northern Italian menu that will please meat …
Date: January 30th, 2008 |
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The Excalibur has a great offer but it’s ending soon
The Excalibur is already one of the more affordable hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, and at the moment they have a really good offer that we’d like to share with you. Before I describe it I want to mention that this expires February 6, 2008, even though it’s for stays all the way through May 22, so there isn’t much time to lose if this interests you.
They call it the “20-20-20 Offer” and it starts with $20 off their call-in room rate, so rooms can be had starting at $61 per night. …
Date: January 29th, 2008 |
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Finding "Big Game" Parties in Las Vegas
This weekend is the culmination of weeks of NFL games, yet there’s scarcely a “Super Bowl” party ad to be found anywhere. So what gives? Is Vegas simply not participating in the annual rite of celebrating the biggest game of the year? Well, the answer lies in the legalities.
Back in 2004, the NFL decided to crack down nationwide on businesses throwing “Super Bowl” parties, and that included sending out cease-and-desist orders to any hotel, bar or other venue holding parties that charged admission to view a big-screen broadcast of the …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Dining News: Gordon Biersch Brewery, McCormick & Schmick's, Monte Carlo
Hungry? You will be after you read today’s latest Vegas dining news:
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Gordon Biersch Introduces New Tasting Menus
The Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant Group has announced that they are implementing a new “Brewer’s Select” prix fixe tasting menu that will be available from now until March 2nd.
To complement the new “Gordon Biersch Roggenbier” brew, made with both rye and barley to give the beer a crisp, spicy finish, both Las Vegas locations will offer a tasting menu …
Date: January 31st, 2008 |
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Vegas Show News: Gordie Brown, Wayne Brady, Amazing Jonathan, The Producers
Three show closings to report on:
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Gordie Brown Ends Show at Venetian While Wayne Brady Extends
Longtime Strip showman Gordie Brown has announced he will be ending his run at The Venetian as of February 13th. The impressionist first began performing in The Venetian Showroom in October 2006. No reason has been given for the abrupt departure.
Several sources say the Venetian has offered him his own specially built theater at the resort, which would take up to nine months to …
Date: January 30th, 2008 |
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Vegas Comedy Notes: David Spade, Jay Leno, Sarah Silverman, Wanda Sykes
If you enjoy a night of laughs, check out some of these upcoming shows:
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David Spade Defects to Planet Hollywood
Comedian David Spade is leaving his recent home at the Mirage for a series of upcoming shows down the Strip at Planet Hollywood.
Spade will perform a 10pm show at the Stomp Theater on the following weekends in 2008:
Feb.15-16
March 14-15
April 11-12
July 25-26
Aug. 30-31
Oct. 10-11
Oct. 24-25
Nov. 28-29
Tickets for each show are $90 a person and are available at the Planet Hollywood …
Date: January 29th, 2008 |
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Vegas Show News: Lance Burton, Spamalot, Le Reve, Soprano's Last Supper
Lance Burton Shows Canceled Due to Monte Carlo Fire
Last Friday’s fire at the Monte Carlo resort has impacted more than just guests staying at the resort.
Due to the fact that the hotel is still completely closed for business, magician Lance Burton has been forced to cancel all shows until at least Wednesday, January 30th. This date may be extended, pending the resort obtaining the necessary clearances to reopen.
If you are holding tickets for any canceled shows, you can obtain a refund or request an …
Date: January 28th, 2008 |
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