Vegas Prime Magazine (V1.2) - May 19, 2024 Issue

Pool Guide + 'Fantasy,' Wine Day
and Favorite Delis and Dim Sum

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Cover Feature
It’s pool season, and Vegas Prime Magazine
has your guide for dayclub parties and
family and adults-only fun.
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Out + About
Scenes from Usher, Canelo Alvarez,
"X Burlesque," Hofbrauhaus and
more.
That’s Hot!
Vegas Prime Magazine Editor Don
Chareunsy’s top to-do picks while
you’re in Las Vegas.
Our Five Faves
Want really good dim sum?
These are the five places to go
in Las Vegas.
Celebrity Spotlight
Mariah Nieslanik of “Fantasy”
at The Luxor is a first-time and
hard-working mom.
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40 Attractions
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Showtime
“Awakenings,” “Mad Apple,” Jason
Derulo and “Atomic Saloon Show”
aim to entertain.
Tiger Woods’s PopStroke and
Smoke and Mirrors are new
to the scene.
Time to Dine
Where to get your deli fix and
where to drink wine for National
Wine Day, plus new James Beard
nominee Brian Howard.
Health +Wellness
Take care of that mug with
advanced facial treatments.
The Last Word
Vegas Prime Whispers: Celebrity
and Las Vegas gossip and sightings.
Ssshhh!
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Editor's
Letter
Are you ready for pool season? Is anyone ever truly
ready for pool season aside from Margot Robbie and
Ryan Gosling? Oh, to have those curves and pecs.
Anyway, it’s time for some fun in the invigorating
sun, and Vegas Prime Magazine has a pool guide
for partygoers, families and individuals who prefer
ages-21-and-older vibes.
We are in Las Vegas, after all. New to the Las Vegas
Strip pool scene is Fontainebleau Las Vegas, where
you’ll find the expansive, 6-acre Oasis Pool Deck
(the branzino lettuce cups are a must-order) and
Liv Beach for dayclub debauchery (Tiesto is one of
the headliner deejays), plus additional and unique
experiences at Legacy, Gigi’s (not Hadid’s),
Bleautopia and more.
Also in this issue of Vegas Prime Magazine: five favorite
spots for dim sum, including late night, and six super
delis; photos from “X Burlesque’s” 22nd anniversary,
Gleb Savchenko in Chippendales and a pretzel-eating
contest; new “Fantasy” mom Mariah Rivera; Jason
Derulo’s new show at The Venetian; new attractions;
and taking care of that pretty mug of yours.
Vegas Prime Magazine is a cheerleader for Las Vegas.
We’re here to help the hundreds of thousands of weekly
visitors have the best time possible. Are you looking
for the top steakhouses with stellar cocktails? Favorite
Italian, Chinese or Japanese restaurants? Concerts,
family-fun attractions and nightclubs? We’ve got you.
Friends and family reach out all the time to help plan
their next Las Vegas vacation. Please feel free to do the
same at dc@vegasprime.com. Vegas Prime Magazine is
your resource. Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, enjoy
your time in the desert, and let’s start planning your
next trip here.
Don Chareunsy
Editor-in-Chief,
Vegas Prime Magazine

Courtesy of Tao Group Hospitality
Usher Confesses
at Jewel
The Super Bowl Halftime performer
celebrates 20 years of ‘Confessions’
at Aria nightclub
Singer-songwriter, actor and dancer Usher
celebrated “Bad Girl: 20 Years of Confessions”
by hosting a party at Jewel Nightclub
at Aria on May 3. Usher, dressed in white
from head to toe and wearing shades,
delivered a medley of hits to partygoers.
Jermaine Dupri and Lil Jon joined Usher
onstage, and Lil Jon got on the mic to perform
alongside Usher.
Usher also invited singer Victoria Monet
into the DJ booth to sing for the packed
club. The crowd included “The Real Housewives
of Beverly Hills” star Crystal Kung
Minkoff, A.J. McLean and Howie Dorough
of The Backstreet Boys, songwriter Kandi
Burruss and Todd Tucker, Grammy-winning
producer Bryan-Michael Cox, Mix
Master David and GoodLook Entertainment
CEO Keith Thomas.

THAT’S HOT!
By Don Chareunsy
Editor-in-Chief | Vegas Prime Magazine
Photo by Travis Schneider
MAROON 5
I deemed frontman Adam
Levine and Maroon 5 my favorite
Las Vegas residency in 2023
after seeing it twice. I have no
doubt this return will be just as
hits-filled and fantastic. Sugar?
Yes, please. The May dates are
17, 18, 22, 25-26, 29 and 31, as
well as June 1. And there are
more in 2024!
ParkMGM.MGMResorts.com.
‘JERSEY BOYS’
This is a perfect date night at The
Orleans: An early, pre-show dinner at
Alder & Birch for prime rib, sides and
an Old Fashioned with candied maple
bacon, then the terrific Tony- and
Grammy-winning “Jersey Boys” at The
Orleans Showroom. Oh, what a night!
Closed Tuesdays (in general; check
listings). JerseyBoysLV.com
‘GHOST STORIES’ WITH KENT AXELL
Ghost stories while drinking cocktails? Hell no! But this might be for
others. 1923 Prohibition Bar presents “Ghost Stories” with magician
and mentalist Kent Axell. Located in 1923’s Hidden Chamber. Shows
are at 8 and 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays in May. Seats are limited to
30 guests and sell out quickly. 1923LV.com
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Photo by Jeff Johnson
CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Is there a more beautiful country
singer with equally beautiful
gowns and legs onstage? Carrie
Underwood’s residency at Resorts
World is also jam-packed
with all her hits. I love “Blown
Away” and “Two Black Cadillacs.”
Underwood is indeed taking
the wheel on the Las Vegas
Strip. RWLasVegas.com
Photo by Matthew Murphy
‘COME FROM AWAY’
“Come From Away” takes
audiences into the heart of the
true story of 7,000 stranded
passengers and the Newfoundland
town that welcomed them.
Cultures clashed and nerves
ran high, but uneasiness turned
into trust, music soared into
the night, and gratitude grew
into friendships. May 14-19.
TheSmithCenter.com
2024 ELECTRIC DAISY CARNIVAL
I attended the first Electric Daisy Carnival at
Las Vegas Motor Speedway in 2011 solo (and
had trouble finding my car at, ahem, 4 a.m.) and
returned the next six years. I was back in 2022,
and it was like returning home. EDC is one of
my favorite annual events. May 17-19.
LasVegasElectricDaisyCarnival.com
Photo by Tom Donoghue

Vegas
Prime
Magazine
Our Five Favorites …
… for Dim Sum in Las Vegas
Din Tai Fung at Aria
This open-air, spacious and
understatedly elegant restaurant
– there are more than
150 global locations, most of
them in Asia – is elevated dim
sum. Must-orders: chocolate
dumplings, crab and pork
xiao long bao (the signature
soup dumplings) and braised
beef noodle soup. You really
can’t go wrong, though.
3730 S. Las Vegas Blvd.,
Las Vegas. (702) 590-8650;
Aria.MGMResorts.com
Photos by Din Tai Fung
Hong Kong Garden
Seafood & Dim Sum Café
in Chinatown
The best local dim sum in
town based on food, pricing
and hours (until 1 a.m.
Fridays-Sundays), and the
full dim sum menu is always
available. The classic must-orders:
fried smelt, rice noodle
rolls, chicken feet, baked egg
custard, baked coconut buns,
turnip cake, braised beef
tendon, sweet rice in lotus
leaves and more.
5300 Spring Mountain
Road, Las Vegas.
(702) 876-3838;
HKGardenLasVegas.com
Palette Tea Lounge & Dim
Sum in Chinatown
Palette Tea opened in
Chinatown in October.
The decor is bright, the
menu is more modern and
limited, and the service
is friendly and attentive.
Ordered so far at Palette:
shrimp toast, stir-fried
noodles, crispy dumplings
with minced pork (the
little chicks; it reminds of
fried mochi), abalone siu
mai and pork xiao long
bao.
4601 Spring Mountain
Road, Las Vegas. (702)
888-3626;
PaletteLV.com
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Ping Pang Pong at Gold
Coast
Ping Pang Pong is
another local dim sum
favorite. Remodeled and
expanded in 2017, carts
are used during the busy
daytime hours, and a limited
menu is available for
dinner. Must-orders: Har
gow, shumai, duck, sticky
rice, fish balls, pork buns,
shrimp noodles, jellyfish,
chicken feet and coconut
bread. 4000 W. Flamingo
Road, Las Vegas.
(702) 247-8136;
PingPangPong.net
Washing Potato at
Fontainebleau Las Vegas
The first vibe dining
dim sum experience in
town? It’s fabulous food
and fun by chef Alan Yau
(Hakkasan, Park Chinois,
Wagamama). Must-orders
(again, you can’t go
wrong): wasabi prawns,
scallop shumai, lotus leaf
rice, chicken feet, curry
cuddle fish, roast duck and
braised beef brisket noodle
soup. Order desserts and
cocktails, too. 2777 S. Las
Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.
(702) 678-9000; FontainebleauLasVegas.com
Have we missed any dim
sum places? Let Vegas
Prime Magazine know at
editorial@vegasprime.com.
Photo by Connie Zhou
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OUT +
ABOUT
Courtesy Of “X Burlesque
‘X’ Marks the Spot
‘X Burlesque’ celebrates 22nd anniversary
at Flamingo Las Vegas
Female revue “X Burlesque” celebrated its
22nd anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip
with eight new dance numbers and choreography
from Emmy-winning Chucky
Klapow (“High School Musical,” Michael
Jackson’s “This Is It”) and costumes in X
Burlesque Theatre at Flamingo Las Vegas
on May 3.
The new dance numbers include a
high-energy disco montage featuring “I
Feel Love” by Donna Summer and “Staying
Alive” and “You Should Be Dancing”
by the Bee Gees and a tribute to legendary
burlesque star Venus De Light.
Matt and Angela Stabile created, produce
and direct “X Burlesque” alongside
co-producer Tiffany Stabile. Guests must
be ages 18 or older. And announced postshow
on May 3: It was dancer Emily’s
last night – as she has a little Emily on
the way. Keep up with “X Burlesque” on
Instagram at @XBurlesque.
If You Go
7 and 10 p.m. Wednesdays-Mondays.
Dark on Tuesdays. 3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
(855) 234-7469; Caesars.com
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Photos by Denise Truscello
Rock You Like a Hurricane
Scorpions launch ‘Love at First Sting’ at Bakkt Theater
Iconic and influential hard rock band the
Scorpions returned to the Las Vegas Strip
in April, at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood,
with a new headlining residency
of eight shows in celebration of the 40th
anniversary of their iconic album “Love
at First Sting.” The nearly 2-hour concert
featured hits including “Still Loving You,”
“Wind of Change,” “No One Like You”
and “Rock You Like a Hurricane.” Ugly
Kid Joe was a featured guest. Time will
tell if the Scorpions, who have sold more
than 110 million records, will schedule
more shows in Las Vegas. Fun fact: The
Scorpions have a stamp in Brazil.
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OUT +
ABOUT
Photos by Denise Truscello
Gleb Savchenko Sizzles in Chippendales
“Dancing With the Stars” pro dancer Gleb
Savchenko celebrated his debut as a guest
host and performer in Chippendales at
The Rio with a VIP night on April 26. “I
feel amazing!” Savchenko said about his
premiere. “The audience was on fire, and
there was so much love and support from
the amazing cast and crew who have really
made me feel at home.
"This is such an amazing show, and it
really is a true, legit family on stage and
off – I’m so happy and excited to be a part
of Chippendales!” The audience included
his former “DWTS” celebrity partner
Shangela, aka DJ Pierce, from “RuPaul’s
Drag Race” fame. Savchenko’s run ended
May 12. Check out Savchenko’s Celebrity
Takeover column at VegasPrime.com.
If You Go
Chippendales performs at 8 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays
(dark Mondays and Tuesdays),
with additional shows Fridays and Saturdays
at 10:30 p.m. at The Rio. 3700 W. Flamingo
Road, Las Vegas. (702) 777-7776;
Chippendales.com
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Courtesy of Hofbrauhaus
Farrell Dillon Repeats as Pretzel-Eating King
The Linq headliner magician Farrell
Dillon repeated as pretzel-eating champion
on April 26 as Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas
celebrated National Pretzel Day with its
fifth-annual celebrity competition. Dillon
took home $1,000 for Olive Crest after
finishing a jumbo pretzel in 3 minutes
and 1 second.
Dillon’s competitors were BMX athlete
and TV personality Ricardo Laguna, Gigi
Metayer (“Fantasy”), Robert Kachelriess
(City Cast Las Vegas), TV personality J.J.
Snyder, Adam Dunson (“The Australian
Bee Gees”), Jason Feinberg (Fox 5 Las Vegas),
John Langeler (KLAS Channel 8), J.P.
Dhillon (@foodiedhillon), Mike Davis (Fox
5 Las Vegas), Philip Tzeng (@LasVegasFill),
Shawn Tempesta (KVGS 102.7 FM), Emily
Romero (@eatmelasvegas) and Stephanie
Sidela (Mix 94.1 FM). Post-dinner, twotime
champion Dillon tapped the season’s
first keg of Maibock.
Courtesy Of “Fantasy”
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CELEBRITY TAKEOVER
By Mariah Nieslanik
How
Blessed
Am I?
Photos by Oscar Picazo

Growing up in a peach tree
field as a farm girl in Grand
Junction, Colo., I never could
have dreamed where my life
would end up. The glitz and
glamor of being a Las Vegas
showgirl were never on my
bingo card growing up. I started
dancing at 3 years old, and
I remember feeling energized
and freed by the limelight. But
once I hit middle school, I
focused on sports full time.
My dream job growing up was
to be a high school basketball
coach. However, the universe
had a different plan for me –
one that involved the glitz and
glamor of Las Vegas. I moved
to Las Vegas when I was 18
with a crazy dream of becoming
a showgirl. I worked so
many odd jobs until I luckily
landed my first professional
job. I have been steadily
working as a dancer and model
ever since.
I auditioned for my dream
job at “Fantasy” at The Luxor
and was so lucky to be hired
as a swing dancer, which is a
part-time role. Since then, I
have been able to climb the
ladder – in stilettos – and can
proudly say I am a featured
dancer in AND co-producer of
the award-winning show.
Even more recently, I was also
promoted to one of the toughest,
yet most rewarding jobs
ever – a MOM!
I am so lucky to work for such
an amazing producer in Anita
Mann, who has allowed me to
continue to work throughout
my pregnancy as well as during
this new motherhood journey I
am on. Once my pregnant belly
became too hard to dance on
stage, my focus switched to my
production duties behind the
scenes.
This was such a beautiful pivot
and worked out well because
I’m a workaholic, so I never
wanted to take any time off.
Believe it or not, I was sending
payroll while I was in labor at
a hospital and, honestly,
I wouldn’t have it any other
way.
Too often in show business,
getting pregnant is a death sentence
for a dancer. The idea of
having it all simply didn’t exist
years ago. Dancers had
to choose between having
a family or career. The fear of
“Will my body bounce back?,”
“Will my position be filled?,”
“Will I be able to juggle my
career and caring for
a baby?” can be terrifying and
exhausting, but in the era of
female empowerment, it turns
out – with an amazing support
team – it really is possible to
have it all!
That’s one area our cast really
shines – we’re more than just
colleagues, we’re friends, and
I’m truly fortunate to consider
them my family. Having a team
like I do, led by Anita, who
was choreographing Michael
Jackson while seven months
pregnant and continued choreographing
other productions
after giving birth, has really
helped make it possible for
me. Words cannot express
how lucky I feel to have the
opportunity to have a career
and family.
Our show is all about bringing
fantasies to life on stage, and
mine is to be back on stage and
feeling the joy of performing
for a live audience again.
I hope to have the opportunity
to dance again and will work
hard to continue my dream.
I know my body won’t
be the same as it was before.
It’s a battle, but an enjoyable
one, learning to appreciate
my new body and the magical
journey I am on.
Beyond the physical hurdles
I face getting back into performance
shape, I know there will
be mental challenges along the
way – balancing returning to
work and being a new mom,
finding time and encouraging
myself to relax and spend as
much time with my new family
as possible.
As I look back and reflect, I tell
myself daily – and sometimes
hourly – to be kind and patient,
which is something everyone
should do in their life. I know
with the support system I have
and the work ethic I learned
growing up on a farm, being
back on the stage is a possibility
for me.
I have done so much more in
life than I had planned so far,
and I know there will be so
much more in the future, but
without a doubt, being a mom
to a beautiful baby girl is the
best thing I have ever done.
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SHOWTIME
Wide
Awake
Wynn Las Vegas spectacular spectacle
‘Awakening’ celebrates 500 performances
“Awakening,” the modern “only-in-Las Vegas”
spectacle, celebrated its 500th performance
in the custom-designed, 360-degree “Awakening”
theater March 25 at Wynn Las Vegas. The
cast celebrated with a choreographed dance
video highlighting specialty acts and the fanfavorite
whale puppet from the water realm.
Since the show’s debut in November 2022, the
audience has included Katy Perry, Chita Rivera,
Wynn headliner David Blaine, Gloria Estefan
and Cheryl Burke.
“Awakening” was conceived and created by
some of the most renowned creative talents
in the entertainment industry, including
legendary Producer Bernie Yuman, Producer/
Director Baz Halpin and Emmy Award-winning
Designer Producer Michael Curry. Two-time
Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins
narrates “Awakening.” “Awakening” continues
to dazzle audiences by adding new acrobatics,
aerialists and comedic moments throughout
the multilevel show of water, earth and air.
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Courtesy of Wynn Las Vegas
If You Go
7 p.m. Fridays-Tuesdays, with additional performances
at 9:30 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and
Tuesdays. The show is dark Wednesdays and
Thursdays. 3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.
(702) 770-9966; WynnLasVegas.com

SHOWTIME
Red and
Delicious
‘Mad Apple’ celebrates its
second anniversary on May 26
Cirque du Soleil’s “Mad Apple” at New York-
New York features New York-inspired acrobatics,
music, dance, magic and comedy, a departure
from other Cirque shows on the Las Vegas Strip
that place a strong focus on theatricality and
artistry.
Celebrating the city that never sleeps, “Mad Apple”
transports audiences to New York’s wildest
night out and rewrites the script on Las Vegas
entertainment with a wide range of talent all set
to the backdrop of the Big Apple. “Mad Apple”
updated its performance schedule in April.
Fun facts about “Mad Apple”: The show’s taxi
travels 368 feet per night, or about 16 miles per
year, the same distance as driving around Central
Park two and a half times. More than 52,000
“Mad Apple” cocktail flasks have been purchased
from the stage bars. “Mad Apple” has the largest
Cirque band with 10 full-time members. And it is
estimated that drummer Bruce Briggz has broken
more than 1,500 drumsticks. If laid end to end,
that’s .5 miles longer than the Las Vegas Strip.
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Courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
If You Go
7 and 9:30 p.m. Thursdays-Mondays.
Dark Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 3790
S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.
CirqueduSoleil.com

SHOWTIME
Photo by Noah Roberto
Whatcha Say?
Jason Derulo kicks off his first Las Vegas residency at Voltaire on May 24
Multiplatinum singer-songwriter, actor and dancer Jason
Derulo is set to kick off his first Las Vegas residency at
Voltaire at The Venetian over Memorial
Day weekend on May 24 and 25.
For the show, Derulo will perform a setlist including his
hits, as well as material from his latest album,
“Nu King.” The album features collaborations with
Adam Levine, Meghan Trainor and Michael Bublé,
who sings on his latest single, “Spicy Margarita.”
“I’m excited to be a part of this modern era of
entertainment in Las Vegas with my first residency
at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort,” Derulo said.
“It’s such a stunning venue, and it has an alluring,
mysterious vibe. It will allow me to take bold risks
with my performance, and I look forward to bringing my
songs to a new audience in its immersive setting.”
Derulo’s career includes 22 platinum singles and
more than 250 million records sold worldwide. Derulo’s
hits include “Wiggle” featuring Snoop Dogg, “Take You
Dancing,” “Talk Dirty” featuring 2 Chainz, “Whatcha
Say,” “Swalla” featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign,
“Want to Want Me” and “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren
Beat)” with Jawsh 685.
Voltaire has already drawn the likes of Rebel Wilson,
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Florence Pugh, Megan Fox,
Machine Gun Kelly, Cara Delevingne, Seth McFarlane to
the venue.
If You Go
Residency dates are May 24-25, June
28-29, July 12-13 and 26-27 and Aug.
9-10. 3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
VoltaireLV.com
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SHOWTIME
Ride’em,
Cowboy!
‘Atomic Saloon Show’ is an 18+ Old West show
with immersive acts and sexy and hilarious antics
Spiegelworld’s “Atomic Saloon Show” is a rowdy, raunchy
riot of drop-dead sexy circus, variety and comedy
mayhem in Las Vegas. Set inside the real-life Atomic
Saloon and starring sultry and talented cowboys, showgirls,
lawmen, nuns and ne’er do wells, “Atomic Saloon
Show” is a racy, ridiculous romp through the
Wild West as it never was.
The talented Colin Cahill, alongside fantastic castmates,
shines in his sexy cowboy role as Blue that showcases
his great voice, acting, dancing and charisma. “Atomic
Saloon Show” is high-energy and unhinged fun from
start to finish. Yee-haw!
Spiegelworld arrived on the Las Vegas Strip in 2011 with
“Absinthe” at Caesars Palace, ranked “the #1 greatest
show in Las Vegas history” by a Las Vegas publication.
Since then, Spiegelworld opened, and then closed,
“Opium” at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and is set
to debut “DiscoShow” at The Linq in July.
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Courtesy of Spiegelworld
If You Go
7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays.
Dark Sundays and Mondays. Grand
Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3377
S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702)
534-3419; Spiegelworld.com

There are pool offerings aplenty for families and
partygoers – and for even more adult vibes
FAMILY +
RESORT
The Palazzo Pool Deck
The Palazzo tower pool deck features seven pools. The Palazzo Cabanas can
accommodate up to eight and include air conditioning, four chaise lounges, a stocked
refrigerator, a 32-inch screen, misters, a ceiling fan, Internet access and a cabana
host. Also available: Palazzo Premium Cabanas. VenetianLasVegas.com
Green Valley Ranch Pool
The Green Valley Ranch pool is an 8-acre backyard with
views of the Las Vegas Strip. Locals and visitors receive
chair-side F&B service from Sandbar Grille, loungers and
daybeds, private cabanas and a sand-bottom, beach-entry
pool. GreenValleyRanch.com
Mandalay Bay Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
This beach club is an 11-acre aquatic playground for
sunshine, swimming, splashing and soaking. Ride tides
in the wave pool. Flow with the Lazy River. Lounge in a
lagoon. Cool off in the shade in a cabana. Adults 21+ can
walk over to the 21+ Moorea Beach Club. MandalayBay.
com
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Red Rock Resort Pool
With 19 private cabanas, chair-side service,
poolside gaming and relaxing daybeds, the
Red Rock pool offers an atmosphere for every
kind of pool day for residents and visitors.
Also: cocktails, salads, sushi rolls and sundaes.
RedRockResort.com
Palace Station Hotel Pool
Soak up the summer sun at Palace Station’s resort-style
pool, where guests can enjoy the sun in chaise lounge
chairs, cabanas and daybeds available for daily rental and a
boutique bar perfect for sipping and staying cool. PalaceStation.com
Sunset Station Pool
The Sunset Station pool has everything
guests need for a day filled with sun-kissed
fun, including cabanas, daybeds and poolside
lounge chairs for relaxation and bars
for grabbing a cocktail to stay refreshed
during pool day. SunsetStation.com
Oasis Pool Deck at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
It’s 6 acres of serenity, opulence and recreational bliss and
offers seven pool experiences, four bars, two restaurants,
Liv Beach and a 2,300-square-foot gaming area. At the center
is the family-friendly Grand Pool featuring three bodies
of water connected by Bleau Isle, the pavilion bar. Gigi’s is
a Mediterranean-inspired escape with cabanas
and a dedicated dipping pool.
FB Slims is a bespoke poolside bar. The VIP Legacy Pool
offers ultimate privacy and luxury and the resort’s largest
cabanas. La Mer serves as the Oasis Pool Deck’s serenity
pool. And Bleautopia is a poolside pasture featuring vintage
lawn games. Some of the pool experiences are 21+.
The Oasis Cinema Club continues through Sept. 1
with poolside movies. FontainebleauLasVegas.com
The Swimmin’ Hole at Silverton
The new $10 million The Swimmin’ Hole, which opened in April, features a food
and beverage venue, deluxe cabanas, daybeds, a 32-foot retractable screen
atop the pool bar, fire pits with complimentary coffee from 8-10 a.m. and
new restrooms. Silverton.com
The Venetian Pool Decks
The pool decks were reimagined in 2022. The Venetian tower pool
deck features four large pools, including three infinity pools. The
Venetian tower pool deck features a splash pad for kids and a
quieter spa pool for relaxation. Guests can reserve The Venetian
Cabanas with Plunge Pools. VenetianLasVegas.com
WATER PARKS
For the family-friendliest water park attractions, don’t
forget Wet ’n’ Wild Las Vegas, Cowabunga Bay, Lake Las
Vegas Water Sports and more.

Marquee Dayclub at The
Cosmopolitan
With DJ headliners including
Pauly D and Mike Attack, the
22,000-square foot rooftop Marquee
Dayclub is a hotspot with two main
pools and cabanas with dipping pools.
Marquee Dome returned last year, extending
the summer pool party season well into
autumn. TaoGroup.com
Ayu Dayclub at Resorts World
One of the Las Vegas Strip’s newest dayclub destinations is turning up the
heat with the Sunday activation “Any Given Sunday” showcasing top-tier
talent and the city’s hottest up-and-coming artists. Also at Resorts World,
the 21+
Athena and family-friendly Resorts World Pool.
RWLasVegas.com
Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay
Daylight Beach Club is celebrating its 11th
year of weekend partying with DJs and
performing artists. The hip-hop party
“Lit Sundays” is also back. Daylight’s
menu includes hand-crafted cocktails,
pool-side bites and VIP bottle
service. DaylightVegas.com
Drai’s Beach Club at
The Cromwell
Drai’s view day or night, from the
11th-floor rooftop of The Cromwell,
is unparalleled. Also at Drai’s: the
30,000-square-foot deck with two
big pools, five elevated pools in
VIP bungalows, 15 mezzanine-level
cabanas and R&B and rap acts,
including Wiz Khalifa
and Rick Ross. DraisGroup.com
Encore Beach Club at Wynn Las Vegas
The 60,000-square-foot Encore Beach Club is widely considered one of the
best dayclubs, and who can disagree, with headliners DJs including David
Guetta, The Chainsmokers and Marshmello. Remember when Kaskade was
one of the first? WynnLasVegas.com

Go Pool at Flamingo
The 21+ Go Pool is one of the few
dayclubs open all week long, and it offers
a tropical vibe with a winding swimming pool,
palm trees and waterfalls (don’t go chasing
them). The free Flamingo Wildlife Habitat is
nearby. GoPoolVegas.com
Wet Republic Ultra Pool at MGM Grand
Wet Republic is one of the OGs of dayclub debauchery in
Las Vegas, and it continues as one with the longest lines
and biggest crowds for its headliners DJs, Steve Aoki
and Tiesto among them. It’s time to get soaking wet …
at Wet Republic again. TaoGroup.com
Tao Beach at The Venetian
Tao Beach has undergone a reimaging in recent
years and now offers a larger pool deck to house star
headliners including Tyga and Zedd. And don’t forget the
food from top-notch Tao Asian Bistro, including chilled
seafood towers, oysters, Peking Duck melts and sushi.
TaoGroup.com
Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria
VIP cabanas include private daybeds, televisions and
pools. A highlight of the secluded, 21+ Liquid Pool
Lounge: Wednesday Dip, when locals receive comped
entry, women have a one-hour open champagne bar
(12:30-1:30 p.m.), and partygoers goof around on large
inflatables. TaoGroup.com
Liv Beach at Fontainebleau Las Vegas
With superstar performers including Calvin Harris, Tiesto
and John Summit and VIP daybed, cabana and villa
options amidst a French Riviera ambiance, Liv Beach
offers a dayclub experience of sun-soaked pleasure.
FontainebleauLasVegas.com
Temptation Sundays at Luxor
Temptation Sundays is the only LGBTQ+-focused pool
party in Las Vegas, and the celebration at the Luxor Pool
has been around for a dozen years now. The party, which
runs from May through September, is for residents and
visitors, as well as non-Luxor guests. Luxor.com

Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage
The iconic Bare Pool Lounge is no longer toptional, but the private pool
deck is still 21+ with DJs and parties all summer long. Don’t forget the
expansive family-friendly pool area at The Mirage, which will soon be the
Hard Rock. BarePoolLV.com
DayDream at The M Resort
DayDream is a dream for daytime
revelers without the Las Vegas
Strip crowds. The adults-only
pool includes cabanas, daybeds,
hot tubs, a DJ booth and bottle
service, and don’t forget the
neighboring, family-friendly
M Pool. TheMResort.com
Stadium Swim at Circa
Stadium Swim is impressive. The six heated pools are
open all year long. Is there a better place to watch
sports, in a pool, on the 14-million-megapixel LED
video wall? Perhaps inside in the world’s largest
sportsbook, but this is in a pool. CircaLasVegas.com
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Bell-Aire Backyard at Durango
The 21+ poolside oasis by Clique Hospitality spans
more than 65,000 square feet of greenery and palm
trees and includes a 7,200-square-foot pool, two
poolside bars, private cabanas, daybeds and the
full-service Backyard Grill. DurangoResort.com
Sammy’s Island at Palms
Sammy Hagar and Palms Casino Resort have
opened Sammy’s Island, a tropical pool getaway
inspired by the music and Baja beach vibe of
the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer featuring a tiki bar,
restaurant and concert stage. Palms.com
The Pond at Green Valley Ranch
Nestled in the Opium Deck, this adults-only pool offers
a secluded retreat with a private bar, expanded cocktail
menu, food and live entertainment. Reservations are
required, with complementary admission for hotel
guests. GreenValleyRanch.com
Influence at The Linq
The Linq’s 21+ rooftop pool also is open seven days
a week for pool-goers to play cornhole and beer pong
while staying cool in the pool and refreshed with spiked
lemonades and mojitos. In the background? The High
Roller Observation Wheel. Caesars.com
Azilo Ultra Pool at Sahara
The 21+ private enclave Azilo Ultra Pool features inhouse
DJs performing on an open-air stage, a 240-foot
LED video wall, cabanas, daybeds and seasonal fare
including sushi, steak nachos and Impossible burgers.
SaharaLasVegas.com
Kassi Beach Club at Virgin Hotels
This new 21+ pool experience by Wish You Were Here
Group offers an atmosphere to unwind in style – think
soft sand beaches in coastal Italy, lush foliage and local
DJs spinning vibrant beats. KassiBeach.com
Rouge Room Cabanas at Red Rock Resort
The lavish lounge Rouge Room offers an outdoor and
upscale adult-only poolside experience. The 21+ Rouge
Cabanas features eight cabanas, lounge-style seating
options, a full bar and vibey music perfect for summer.
RedRockResort.com
For this and a longer list of pools in and
around Las Vegas, go to VegasPrime.com.

Minus5 Icebar unveils King Kong, pirate and EDM displays
Minus5 Icebar at The Linq Promenade has
unveiled ice displays for visitors of all ages
in nods to “King Kong,” electronic dance
music festivals and pirate adventures. The
winter wonderland displays feature a siren
and treasure chest in the pirate enclave; a
DJ turntable and mixer in a homage to the
Electric Daisy Carnival; and King Kong
climbing the Empire State building.
Award-winning master ice carvers Dan
“Hollywood” Rebholz, Austin Greenleaf
and Nick Smith, traveling from London,
created the new sculptures. “Visitors can
prepare to be awestruck by the sculptural
appeal of these brand-new ice sculptures,”
said Minus5 Icebar partner Noel Bowman.
“With new surprises and adventures hidden
around every corner, I genuinely think
these are our best ice displays to date.”
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Courtesy of Minus5 Icebar
If You Go
The Linq Promenade, 3545 S. Las Vegas
Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 489-3545;
Minus5IceExperience.com

PopStroke, in partnership with
Tiger Woods, opens for mini-golf,
entertainment at Town Square
Fore!
PopStroke Entertainment Group, in
partnership with professional golfer Tiger
Woods, opened its 13th location, Pop-
Stroke Las Vegas at Town Square shopping
center, on April 22, the first PopStroke in
Nevada.
PopStroke is an elevated mini-golf and entertainment
experience featuring a modern
two-story building set on two uniquely
designed 18-hole courses, an open-air
dining experience with climate control, an
outdoor beer garden, bars featuring craft
beers and signature cocktails, an enclosed

outdoor playground for the little ones and
oversized televisions and screens offering
the perfect sports bar setting.
A private second-story balcony event space
overlooking both courses will allow guests
to host events. Family fun includes an
ice cream parlor with custom milkshakes
and outdoor games including ping pong,
foosball and corn hole.
“Our expansion into this iconic city celebrates
our worldwide appeal and marks
a thrilling chapter for PopStroke as we
join the vibrant fabric of Las Vegas and its
surrounding communities,” said PopStroke
Founder and CEO Greg Bartoli.
“We look forward to welcoming everyone
to PopStroke, uniting people of all
backgrounds and abilities for an unforgettable
golf entertainment experience in The
Entertainment Capital of the World.”

‘Final Ride’
Primm Valley Casino Resorts
commemorates Bonnie and Clyde,
offers free weddings, film and casino chips
Primm Valley Casino Resorts is commemorating
the 90th anniversary of Bonnie and
Clyde’s “final ride.” From May 24-26,
a lineup of events and activities will share
the thrilling narrative of two of America’s
most notorious outlaws.
Free Screenings of “Bonnie & Clyde (1967)”: Enjoy
free screenings of the iconic film starring
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway all weekend
at the historic Carolee Theatre. Step
back in time and relive the gripping tale of
America’s infamous criminal duo.
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Courtesy of Primm Valley Resorts
If You Go
Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino,
31700 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Primm.
PrimmValleyResorts.com
An Afternoon With Bonnie and Clyde: Delve into the
real story behind Bonnie and Clyde with
a 90-minute presentation by Troy Taylor,
owner of American Haunting Ink and the
American Oddities Museum. Uncover the
truth behind the legend and gain insights
into the lives of these enigmatic figures.
The free presentation is at 3 p.m. May 25
and is open to the public.
Pop-Up Shotgun Wedding Ceremonies: On May 25,
Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino will host
pop-up shotgun wedding ceremonies for
three lucky winners. Couples entered the
contest for an opportunity to tie the knot
for free in a unique and unforgettable
setting. Winners were selected from entries
received between May 1-17.
game “Fallout: New Vegas,” the artifact
offers a glimpse into Bonnie and Clyde’s
infamous crime spree.
Bonnie and Clyde Commemorative Casino Chips: The
limited-edition casino chips featuring
Bonnie and Clyde add a touch of nostalgia
to the gaming experience.
Primm Valley Casino Resorts, an Affinity
Gaming property, offers entertainment,
relaxation and excitement on the Nevada-California
border. Comprising three
properties – Buffalo Bill’s, Primm Valley
and Whiskey Pete’s Hotel and Casino – the
resorts offer gaming, golf, dining, retreat
and family fun.
Explore the Bonnie and Clyde Death Car: Discover
a piece of history with the Bonnie
and Clyde Death Car inside Buffalo
Bill’s. Featured in the video

Photo By Lee Pettet
Drink a Little Drink,
Smoke a Little Smoke
Smoke and Mirrors opens as first cannabis consumption lounge in Las Vegas
Smoke and Mirrors, Las Vegas’s first regulated cannabis
cocktail lounge, opened its doors in April and made history
with the first purchase at 4:20 p.m. by Clark County
Commission Chairman and longtime cannabis advocate
Tick Segerblom. Smoke and Mirrors’s executive team –
Mitch Britten, CEO of Thrive Cannabis Marketplace, and
consultants Christopher LaPorte and Scot Rutledge,
managing partners at Reset – delivered celebratory
remarks.
Smoke and Mirrors offers premium strains, hand-crafted
infused cocktails and an electric social atmosphere.
“Thrive has always been known for setting the bar
for operational standards and quality cannabis
experiences, and we are thrilled to be at the forefront
of this historic moment in Las Vegas as we continue to
revolutionize the cannabis industry,” Britten said.
Taking inspiration from musical icons and innovators
throughout history, the mixology program offerings
traditional alcohol-free libations infused with premium
THC strains, including The Godfather, Evolve and Higher
Ground.
“We are beyond excited to have unveiled the first
state-licensed cannabis lounge in Las Vegas,” LaPorte
said. “Our goal is not just to create a space for cannabis
enthusiasts, but to create a social hub for our guests.
With Smoke and Mirrors’s remarkable array of products,
we aim to provide an unforgettable experience that will
leave a lasting impression."
If You Go
4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Tuesdays-Wednesdays and 12
p.m.-12 a.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Closed Mondays.
2975 S. Sammy Davis Jr. Drive, Las Vegas.
(702) 741-0064; SmokeandMirrorsLV.com
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Dynamic Duo
Cabo Wabo Cantina offers Any Marg of Mine,
Golden Mule in nods to Shania, VGK
With Shania Twain’s “Come on Over” residency at
Bakkt Theatre at Planet Hollywood, Cabo Wabo Cantina
inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood is paying
homage to the superstar with the Any Marg of Mine
margarita and a special offer for concertgoers available
during the residency.
Twain loves spicy margaritas, and Any Marg of Mine is a
little sweet and a little spicy: Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila,
jalapenos, mango puree, triple sec, sweet and sour and
lime juice served on the rocks. Concertgoers can make
it a “party for two” with a buy-on-get-one drink deal
available by showing their concert ticket to their server.
Come on over!
Also available at Cabo Wabo Cantina: The Golden Mule in
a nod to the Vegas Golden Knights. Cabo Wabo is giving
the classic Moscow Mule a twist, as the Golden Mule is
made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, St. Germain, ginger
beer and lime and passionfruit juices, and it is served in
a copper mug to ensure that the drink stays cool.
Courtesy of Cabo Wabo Cantina
Courtesy of Cabo Wabo Cantina
If You Go
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663
S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas. (702) 385-2226;
CaboWaboCantina.com
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Delicious
Delis
Our favorite places to get
chopped liver, pastrami, matzo
balls, bagels and more
Saginaw’s Delicatessen at Circa
One big reason Detroit staple Saginaw’s
Delicatessen stands out on this delicious
delis list: It’s open 24 hours. Yes, 24 hours.
So, 9 a.m., 5 p.m., 12 a.m., nosh to your
heart’s content. The sandwiches, soups and
popular new-ish menu item the meatloaf
don’t disappoint. You’re so lucky, Downtown
Las Vegas. 8 Fremont St., Las Vegas.
(702) 726-5506; CircaLasVegas.com

Weiss Deli in Henderson
This mom-and-pop in Henderson is
widely considered one of the best in
town, so expect a wait at the small location,
with a small bakery, especially at
lunchtime. It gets this list’s vote for best
chicken noodle soup with matzo ball
and chopped liver sandwich. And buy
a fudge brownie on the way out. 2744 N.
Green Valley Parkway, Henderson. (702)
454-0565; Weiss is so old school,
it doesn’t have a website.
Siegel’s Bagelmania
This place is a bit underrated because
it’s east of the Las Vegas Strip, but the
sandwiches (you can’t go wrong with the
pastrami and chopped liver), soup and
service are always solid. Bonuses: an extensive
and large bakery (for macaroons
and black and white cookies) and an
outlet of Pinkbox Doughnuts. 252 Convention
Center Drive, Las Vegas. (702)
369-3322; SiegelsBagelmania.com
The Bagel Cafe in Summerlin
This New York-style deli is one solid option
for Summerlin residents. It is spacious, with
ample free parking, and the bakery is large, as
well. Residents have argued which is better,
The Bagel Cafe or Weiss? Decide for yourself,
but you the truth is you really can’t go wrong.
301 N. Buffalo Drive, Las Vegas.
(702) 255-3444; TheBagelCafeLV.com
Junior’s at Resorts World
This is the new kid on the block in the deli
world of Las Vegas, and this New York transplant
stands out because its Junior’s Cheesecake
is front and center, served at Circus
Circus and available at Costco. Nonetheless,
expect solid sandwiches, salads and chicken
at this classic and large diner-style restaurant.
3000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas;
RWLasVegas.com
Sadelle’s at Bellagio
Sadelle’s might not by definition be a deli, but
if your boss says it’s his favorite deli, you add
it to the list! This swanky restaurant overlooks
a Bellagio garden, and its bagel and lox tower
and sandwiches are fantastic. Bonus: Sadelle’s
is next to the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical
Garden. 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas.
(702) 693-7075; Bellagio.MGMResorts.com
Courtesy of Saginaws Deli
Photo By Douglas Friedman
Have we missed any delicious delis? Let Vegas Prime
Magazine know at editorial@vegasprime.com.

Top Chef
New James Beard nominee Brian
Howard talks Sparrow + Wolf,
Half Bird and the future
By Bob Barnes
With a 20+ year culinary career in Las Vegas, Chef
Brian Howard earned his stripes working at celebrated
Michelin-starred restaurants alongside notable chefs
including Thomas Keller, Kerry Simon, Andre Rochat
and David Myers before opening his own restaurants
Sparrow + Wolf and Half Bird Chicken & Beer.
Howard has been featured on Food Network’s
“Chopped” and appeared as a judge with Gordon Ramsay
on “Master Chef Jr.” and as the winning contender
on FYI’s “Late Night Chef Fight.” Howard’s most recent
accolade is being nominated as a 2024 James Beard
Foundation Best Chef: Southwest Award semifinalist.
We sat down with the acclaimed chef to talk about the
nomination, Sparrow + Wolf in Chinatown (4480 Spring
Mountain Road; (702) 790-2147, SparrowandWolfLV.com)
and Half Bird in Henderson (725 S. Green Valley Parkway;
(702) 202-2250, HalfBird.com) and his future plans.
You have been named a semifinalist in the Best
Chef: Southwest category in the 2024 James Beard
Foundation Awards. What would winning this award
mean to you?
We are very excited about the recent recognition. There
are a lot of talented chefs in this country, so getting
a nod for my life’s work feels extremely rewarding.
Receiving a James Beard Foundation Award nomination
has always been a bucket list item for me, so it’s
another big notch on the belt.
Can you describe the focus and concept of your restaurants
Sparrow + Wolf and Half Bird Chicken & Beer and
some of your favorite menu items?
Sparrow + Wolf is like going to your favorite dinner party
where the food is familiar, yet new, and our focus has
always been hospitality-driven and “people-first” while
creating a room where the guest feels like they’re the
most important person in it. We combine bold flavors
from around the globe in a delicious hybrid seasonal
manner using the best ingredients we can find.
My favorites right now are the grilled oysters bathed in a
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Photos by Sabin Orr
Thai chili jam butter and the grouper cooked in banana
leaf with a Ma Po tofu sauce. We’re also dry-aging
steaks in-house that are being cooked over live fire.
Half Bird Chicken & Beer is our best-in-class chicken
shop. We have something for the whole family: simple
rotisserie chicken, a salad, a Signature Sichuan Hot
Chicken Sandwich, the “best nuggs on the planet” (I’m
sure of it), rotisserie ramen and a giant chicken parm.
We wanted to create a place for friends to congregate
and watch our local sports teams play but not have to
worry about leaving the kiddos behind. There are arcade
games, an outdoor lawn with corn hole, TVs and our
self-tapping draft beer system (pouring local beers)
guests are free to pour by the ounce to try the different
selections.
Some of my personal favorite sides are the rotisserie
smashed potatoes with cheese sauce and chili garlic
crunch and the rotisserie corn with togarashi butter.
How do you like working and living in Las Vegas?
I’ve been here for 23 years now, and Las Vegas is home
for me. I’m so grateful for this city and all the support
I’ve received and have had the pleasure of working with
so many incredible people, raising a family and creating
some of the most epic memories.
Are any plans for a new restaurant concept in the
works?
I’m a creative type, so I am always writing and developing
new concepts. We're currently raising extra capital
and hope to announce a new seafood-driven concept in
the southwest valley within the next few months.
Stay tuned!
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Sip, Sip
and Sip
Salud! Places in Las Vegas to celebrate
National Wine Day on May 25
By Marisa Finetti
National Wine Day is May 25, and while I love a day
dedicated to one of my favorite beverages, let’s enjoy wine
year-round. Furthermore, it should be an international
celebration because of all the gems that can be discovered
across the globe. Allow me to spotlight some places, and
while you’re there, consider trying something new. It’s
National Wine Day, after all. The wines aren’t on holiday;
they’re celebrating with us!
On the Strip
Delilah inside Wynn Las Vegas unveils the most luxurious
ambiance, starting with the opulent bar that sweeps into
the dining room. The wine list is just as indulgent, with a
menu that offers hidden gems to rare bottlings and highly
coveted brands. Delilah is offering a vintage spotlight
through summer featuring wines from 1990. Imagine all the
fruit coming into the wineries around the world during that
year’s harvest now captured in bottles and selected for
your pleasure at Delilah. WynnLasVegas.com
At The Venetian, check out Sala 118 for a pre-dinner or
post-show. Named for the 118 islands in Venice, enjoy an
elevated experience in a beautiful space for wines by the
glass and a growing half-bottle selection focusing on Italian
and domestic wines. VenetianLasVegas.com
Inside Fontainebleau, Don’s Prime offers “sip and savor"”
dinner experiences that kick off May 20. The wine dinner
features six rare vintage wines largely sold out in the marketplace
from Promontory, the Harlan family’s renowned
wine-growing endeavor in Napa Valley. FontainebleauLasVegas.com
Carbone in Aria is another spot to escape for dinner and
wine. If you are a Nebbiolo lover, the classic choices from
Barolo and Barbaresco are deep in this list, but add a neighboring
grape to your repertoire. The charming Dolcetto is a
highly prized grape well-loved in Piemonte. It also happens
to be one of the best values on the list. Try Barolo
Mascarello, Dolcetto d’Alba. Aria.MGMResorts.com
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Off the Strip
Visitors always want to drink like a local, so let’s go to a
few places.
In The Arts District, the James Beard-nominated wine bar
Garagiste is a place to be seen. Start with Tribaut-Schloesser
Rosé Champagne because pink bubbles are extraordinary,
and this bottling is Pinot Meunier-dominant, which is
exceptional and rare. Or go for the liter of Austria’s Shreiner
Weissburgunder because big bottles of Pinot Blanc on
these warmer days are always a win-win. But if you just
want a glass, drill down to a hyper-local grape from the
largest of the Canary Islands, Tenerife. The Marmajuelo
variety thrives on the island’s volcanic sands, delivering
a lean, smokey wine with breezy marine personality.
GaragistLV.com
At Monzú Italian Oven + Bar, choices are abundant from the
all-Italian selection housed in a list that is far from ordinary.
Embark on Monzu’s beverage book, a page-turner boasting
an adventurous and educational way to learn about wine
and spirits. While sipping on a bottle of Mt. Etna’s Benanti’s
Etna Rosso from ancient vines, imagine treading on gnarly
basalt rocks while smelling the minerality escaping from
beneath Europe’s most active volcano. MonzuLV.com
Another local spot fast becoming popular is Wineaux, the
newly opened “wine market, bar and escape” by James
Beard-winning Chef Shawn McClain at The UnCommons.
Explore the great wine selection and sink into a friendly
atmosphere. Head to Hungary with Bordog Bromuhley
Furmint-Harselevlu Dry Tokaj. While it’s a mouthful to say,
it’s a simple and exceptional dry white wine. Pair it with
Wineaux’s roasted eggplant. WineauxLV.com
want to try something up-and-coming, ask for Derthona,
a white wine made in Piemonte from the recently revived
Timorraso grape. Ask the sommelier to tell you the story.
FerrarosLasVegas.com
Red Rock Resort, offers a variety of wine experiences
under one roof, including T-Bones, which boasts the most
expansive wine selection off the Strip. There is something
for everyone, with a large portion designed to pair with the
fantastic menu. Osteria Fiorella offers a focused wine list
highlighting the regions and styles of Italy and a perfect
spot to dine al fresco. Go for dinner or reserve a spot for
Sunday brunch to enjoy a bright white wine or a refreshing
spritz on draft. Head to Lotus of Siam for crisp whites and
big, bold reds from Germany and the U.S. to pair with their
classic Northern Thai cuisine. RedRockResort.com
At Tivoli Village, a day of shopping calls for Ada’s Food +
Wine for an upbeat vibe and operated by some of the most
knowledgeable in Las Vegas. An ever-changing wine list
offers plenty of new discoveries. Take a flight of wines,
explore skin contact orange wines. For a fun low-intervention
wine, try Catch & Release Anyone Anytime Anyplace
2022 – a clean blend of Syrah, Grenache and a touch of
Chardonnay and Pinot Gris that is a totally crushable red
– served chilled, of course! And with a name like that, it’s
a reminder that wine really is for anytime, anywhere, any
season. AdasLV.com
Near the Strip, Ferraro’s Ristorante has been named Tre
Bicchieri and Three Forks from Gambero Rosso, a highly
respected recognition in the Italian wine world. You’ll find
deep selections of all the classic Italian wines, but if you
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Glow
Getters
Five-star facials help maintain moisture
and radiance in this desert heat
By Emmy Kasten
The dry heat in Las Vegas may have some benefits, but
when it comes to your skin, the arid weather is not your
friend. Maintain your moisture and pump up your glow
with one of these five-star facials.
FS ULTIMATE AT THE SPA AT FOUR SEASONS
For an instant facelift without the downtime, the spa’s
most popular facial harnesses the science behind
LED-light therapy using a nonsurgical facelift device to
combat the effects of gravity and visibly turn back time.
An exfoliating glycolic peel erases lines, and a cooling
eye treatment banishes puffiness to bring out the you
that you remember. Starting at $355. FourSeasons.com
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KNESKO GEMSTONE INFUSED FACIAL
AT ARIA SPA & SALON
This celeb favorite treatment harnesses the power
of ethically sourced gemstones and minerals – which
include gold, diamonds, black pearl and others – to
amplify results and activate your chakras. Emerge
with a more vibrant, chiseled look after a gua sha
is expertly swept along the contours of the jawline,
cheekbones and forehead to stimulate elasticity,
release tension in your facial muscles, promote
lymphatic drainage and clear congestion. Starting at
$295. AriaMGMResorrts.com
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Alvarez defeats Munguia
‘I’m the best fighter right now for sure,’
winner says at T-Mobile Arena
Courtesy of Tom Donoghue

In an all-Mexican battle during Cinco
de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas, boxing
superstar Canelo Alvarez outslugged Jaime
Munguia in a super-middleweight championship
match before 17,492 at T-Mobile
Arena. Despite strong support for Munguia,
the loss included the first knockdown of his
44-bout career.
Alvarez’s fourth defense of his four
168-pound titles was scored at 115-113,
117-110 and 116-111 by the three judges,
while ESPN scored it 118-109. This was
the third fight in a row Alvarez (61-2-2, 39
KOs) scored a knockdown. He also dropped
Jermell Charlo and John Ryder to the canvas
in decision wins last year.
“I’m very proud that all the Mexicans are
here watching us,” Alvarez told ESPN. “ ...
He’s a great fighter. He’s strong, he’s smart.
... But he’s a little slow. I can see every
punch. Sometimes he got me because I get
so confident. ... I did really good, and I feel
proud about it. ... I’m the best fighter right
now for sure.”
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The
LAST WORD
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-muchmissed
colleague, mentor and friend.
VEGAS PRIME WHISPERS
Which celebrity chef was incensed to learn during
a tour that another kitchen was far superior to his
in his new restaurant?
Which celebrity DJ’s set was interrupted by a biohazard
in the pool, meaning daytime revelers were
blocked from getting close to the wheels of steel?
Which producer says another Strip headliner
production is clearly a bad rip-off of one of his
superior shows?
Is a new online endeavor a pointed attack on social
media influencers and their lack of experience?
Which married singer-songwriter in town says
Chippendales is her absolute favorite Las Vegas
show?
CELEBRITY SIGHTINGS
Which celebrity chef is gathering funds to open a
new seafood restaurant?
Email your Vegas Prime Whispers to
info@vegasprime.com
Supermodels Tyra Banks and Heidi Klum made a surprise appearance during
Mariah Carey’s performance of “Mariah Carey: The Celebration of Mimi Live
in Las Vegas” at Dolby Live at Park MGM on April 20.
David Guetta, Joe Burrow and Nick Bosa were recently
in town for a wedding and were seen partying at Encore
Beach Club at Encore and Liv Nightclub at Fontainebleau
Las Vegas.
Bobby Flay recently dined at LPM at The Cosmopolitan
of Las Vegas.
Victoria Justice was spotted at celebrity hotspot steakhouse
Carversteak in Resorts World Las Vegas on April
25. Newly cast in “Suits: LA,” the actress and two guests
enjoyed yellowtail sashimi, branzino and F-1 striploin.
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and Brittany
Mahomes recently returned to Las Vegas and were
spotted at the speakeasy Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria.
In the next issue of Vegas Prime Magazine on June 2:
Noe Knows Vegas from longtime Las Vegas insider
Noe Alarcon. Stay tuned!
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