The Barrymore
In Vegas like many cities, there are corridors of “things to do” and “places to go”. Here, most notably it’s The Strip, but there are pockets of retailers and restaurants that are NOT on the... The...
View ArticleMike Minor 2.0
After a sold out pop up at Made LV, I sat down with Mike Minor in a dark bar in broad daylight. He said a lot of things, but the one sentence that stuck out... The post Mike Minor 2.0 appeared first on...
View ArticleMeet Nicole Brisson
I first met Nicole Brisson at Jolene Mannina’s Back of the House Brawls (BOH – the basis for the new FYI TV show Late Night Chef Fight). Together with Friend Sue Mancini we made up the... The post Meet...
View ArticleChick Fil A Can Kiss My Ass
Everyone here in Vegas is all atwitter about Chick Fil A opening up and I say they can kiss my fat, fried-chicken-loving ass. I consider myself to be an ally to the LGBTQ community and... The post...
View ArticleSalute Trattoria Italiana – First Look
Happily I was invited to the grand Opening event for Salute. Driving to Red Rock Casino, I told friend Lynn that I really didn’t want to go because I was in the mood for Chinese,... The post Salute...
View ArticleHearthstone Monday Night Football Specials
Press release: With Football Season around corner, forget watching the game in your room or at the hotel bar and enjoy Monday Night Football season at Las Vegas’ Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar at the...
View ArticleGrills & Guitars 2015
The kickoff event to Life is Beautiful was held at the SLS Foxtail Pool and the food was fantastic! Many of my faves were on hand to serve up some great food, but a few... The post Grills & Guitars...
View ArticleOpening Soon at the Cosmopolitan – Clique Lounge
Press Release: The highly anticipated Grand Opening of Clique Lounge, the latest venue from Clique Hospitality Group, will take place in mid-December. Already projected to be another triumph by...
View ArticleThe Top 10 Things I Ate & Drank in 2015
Sadly this was not a year of eating dangerously for me. I didn’t sample too many things that were revolutionary, and other than a few things that jumped right out at me, this was a... The post The Top...
View ArticleFor the Love of Cocktails by Bar Back USA
Does your sweetheart love good cocktails? Are you looking for something fun, different and exciting to do for Valentine’s Day in Vegas? Would you like to give to a charity AND attend a stellar event......
View Article81/82 Partner Jason “JRoc” Craig
Jason Craig (JRoc to his friends) and partner Ryan Labbe are taking Las Vegas’ nightlife scene by storm. The duo’s company, 81/82 has partnered with Andy Masi and the Clique Hospitality Group. After...
View ArticleTime Flies – Graduation
I know I have been a bit lazy lately and I apologize to all of you. Things have been chaotic to say the least, and when I looked at the last time I posted, I... The post Time Flies – Graduation...
View ArticleDad Eats Free on Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, give dad the gift of a great meal at our favorite Las Vegas hotspots, Hearthstone, Salute, Libre, Borracha and Bottiglia. From partner and executive chef Brian Massie, the menus...
View ArticleIs Inclusive Tipping Really the Way to Go?
Living in Vegas I know I have become spoiled in so many ways. Access to dozens of live performances a month. Fantastic restaurants with varied cuisine. And some of the best service the industry has......
View ArticleTraveling with Friends and Conch
If you are lucky, you have a few good friends that you can do anything with, including going on vacation. My friend Laurie earned a trip with the Pampered Chef to Atlantis in the Bahamas... The post...
View ArticlePhoto Blog – Walking Dead Dinner
I rarely post a “photo blog”, but since I promised to share the pics, here it is: Photo Blog – Walking Dead Dinner If you have been following along you know that we hosted a... The post Photo Blog –...
View ArticleVic Vegas Comes Full Circle
Vic Vegas moved to Las Vegas at age 14 and has called the city home since then. After several years of jobs, Vic Vegas comes full circle with the opening of his 7 Sinful Subs shop... The post Vic Vegas...
View ArticleThe Best Things I’ve Eaten in 2016
I KNOW it has been some time since I posted, but in my defense, it IS LeAnneuary and I have been trying to learn to use my new photo editing software with marginal success. I... The post The Best...
View ArticleAureole – New and Improved
I’ve waited long enough to post this. I apologize for the delay, there are some issues with the website and they are being dealt with. To see ALL of the pics, please visit Good for... The post Aureole...
View ArticleI Want to Eat at Bouchon Weekly
After my splendid birthday dinner, I have decided that I want to eat at Bouchon weekly. It was everything I wanted and more. For those of you who have been following along for a couple of... The post I...
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