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Wherever you’re staying, from the Palazzo to Mandalay Bay, from the Golden Nugget to M Resort, you’re never far from a Starbucks. This is great news, especially for those hitting the late-night High Roller rides or still recovering from a girl’s night out at Thunder From Down Under. But what if you’re looking for more than a perfunctory morning pick me up? Over the last four years, Las Vegas locals have enjoyed the single-origin roasting Mothership Coffee has perfected for their caffeine-laden libations. Now, that same high quality...continue reading here. Written for Best of Vegas Title Image from Pixabay
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Best of Vegas: Mama Rabbit Mezcal + Tequila Bar
For years, the frontier of Las Vegas dining was exclusively populated by enterprising male chefs. Border Grill at Mandalay Bay was one of the first women-led operations, helmed by Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. Since then, restaurants such as Giada at The Cromwell and Chica at The Venetian have also made their mark. Now Bricia Lopez, of LA’s lauded Guelaguetza, brings a new concept to Park MGM with Mama Rabbit Mezcal +Tequila Bar. Lopez has long been heralded as a mezcal messiah of sorts, bringing this lesser-known Mexican agave-distilled alcohol to the masses. The niche beverage...read the rest here. This piece was written for Best of Vegas. Header image provided by Park MGM.
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Best of Vegas: When to Visit
There’s never a bad time to visit Las Vegas, a city that’s always on and ready. But, depending on what you’re looking to get out of your trip, some months are better than others. Las Vegas is home to nearly endless means of entertainment, but seasons possess different offerings, and visiting Vegas at the right time of year for festivals, pools, food, and shopping requires some research. Read on to find out the best time for your ideal Vegas vacation. For the Pools The City of Sin boasts some of the most elaborate pool-scapes and pool parties. It may be surprising to some that optimal poolside sprawling takes place during May…
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Rooster Boy Cafe: Simply Sensational
The brunch game in Las Vegas is a crowded, competitive field. There are many a watered-down bottomless mimosas and tooth-ache inducing pancakes to navigate. That kind of thing can be fun occasionally, but often the flavor rewards of those brunches do not outweigh the empty calories and inevitable sugar crash two hours later. But who says we can’t have it all, a healthy, wholesome brunch that is also decadently delicious? Chef Sonia El-Nawal’s Rooster Boy Café is all those things and more. It may be a long trek for some, tucked in the Desert Shores community, three doors down from Las Vegas French dining institution Marché Bacchus, but let me…
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5 Romantic Old-School Vegas Restaurants
In a city that loves to discard the old and praise the new, it’s encouraging to see that some Las Vegas eateries have survived and thrived throughout the decades. Each of the restaurants on this list has seen culinary and design fads come and go, but they remain steadfast in their embrace of the classics. Here, the titles of ‘waiter’ and ‘bartender’ are not stop gaps but careers. Ramp up the romance of your Valentine’s Day evening with the charm of old-school Vegas at any of these locations. Hugo’s Cellar Descend the stairs inside the Four Queens Hotel and Casino to be transported to another time and place. The host hands each woman who enters…
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New in Town: D E Thai Kitchen
The Main Street area between Charleston Blvd and Imperial Ave has seen many changes. A revitalization (read: gentrification) is fully underway and has visibly transformed that part of Downtown. I have many thoughts and feelings about this, but that’s all for a different post. This post is all about one of the positive additions. D E Thai Kitchen has taken up residence in the former home of Rock’N’oodles (RIP). Intimate/Spacious The restaurant remains intimate, as it was before, with four tables and the ability to seat a maximum of 14 people. But the counter area has shifted giving the place a more open feel. On the walls, a cool grey…
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Game Day Eats: Where to Dine Before a Vegas Golden Knights Game
Vegas Golden Knights games at T-Mobile Arena are incredibly entertaining and fun to attend. With a little planning, the whole evening can be a rousing success from start to finish. Figuring out where to park and what time to arrive are both important. Pre-game dining, however, plays an even bigger role in setting up an epic outing. Bruxie While massive menus can be great, it’s always a good sign when a restaurant chooses to specialize and focus on a smaller selection. This is the case for Bruxie, a California export known for their fried chicken and waffle sandwiches. An intriguing take on a comfort food classic, Bruxie’s chicken and waffle…
