Las Vegas

  This blog is completely objective, let’s just say that up front. For the show’s final competition of the season, Penn and country singer Trace Adkins have been tasked with creating their own flavor of ice cream. On May 13, Continue Reading

This blog does not love commercials. We use our Tivo remote to blow by commercials on TV, and have clicked “Skip Ad” links since the very invention of the “Skip Ad” link. But the ads in this blog post are Continue Reading

When you’re in Vegas, there are only so many activities and meals and cocktails you can squeeze in, so you have to make them count. A great way to get more bang for the buck is prix fixe menus. The Continue Reading

Bally’s Las Vegas will soon be the new home of a break-out female tribute artist, Véronic DiCaire.   The versatile singer, who pays homage to a wide range of popular female artists, will play a limited engagement at Bally’s, June Continue Reading

The wildlife habitat at Flamingo Las Vegas is truly an oasis within the oasis that is the Las Vegas Strip, and this blog visits as often as possible to take in the surprising diversity of animals on display, including a Continue Reading

Royal India Bistro is the newest culinary offering at Rio Las Vegas, and serves up some seriously authentic Indian dishes you won’t soon forget. Let the salivating begin. Royal India Bistro replaces the former Gaylord India restaurant, in the same Continue Reading

The New York City version of Brooklyn Bowl just received quite an accolade: The entertainment venue just made Rolling Stone’s elite list of “Venues That Rock.” See the full list. The great news for Vegas fans is that center-Strip is Continue Reading

It’s an annual tradition. Readers of the Las Vegas Review-Journal vote on their favorite things in Sin City. The results for 2013 are here. The “Best of Las Vegas” poll runs the gamut of Las Vegas offerings, from shows to Continue Reading

Few movies in recent years have gotten as much buzz in Las Vegas as “The Incredible Burt Wonderstone.” The just-released comedy has some big-name talent, and takes a loving jab at Las Vegas magicians, present and past. The film stars Continue Reading

Just about everyone has visited Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas. The food and cocktails are great, and the sweets are even better. The next time you stop by, look up. The Paris has some incredibly detailed statues on its Continue Reading