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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Vegas

Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride marking the day on May 5, 1862, when Mexican troops beat the French during the famous Battle of Puebla, defending their independence. The holiday is celebrated regionally in Mexico and throughout the United States, including Las Vegas. Whether you’re looking for food and drink specials, [...]

Bare Pool Lounge & More Las Vegas News!

Denise Pernula visits Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage in Las Vegas. Check it out on this week’s Vegas Minute.

MGM Resorts International unveils plans for new entertainment district

MGM Resorts International unveils plans for new entertainment district

MGM Resorts International unveiled plans today for a new entertainment district located between the New York – New York and Monte Carlo hotels, which will feature an arena, new restaurants, bars, shopping and a public plaza and park area. The entertainment district will surround a 20,000-seat arena that is under development on land behind the [...]

Food fans prepare for Vegas Uncork’d

Food fans prepare for Vegas Uncork’d

Foodies will be out in full force for the seventh annual Vegas Uncork’d by “Bon Appétit” May 9 – 12. Uncork’d features 29 special events including intimate dinners and interactive experiences hosted by acclaimed chefs, sommeliers and mixologists held at Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand. Not only do food fans get to [...]

Downtown Vegas is becoming a dining destination

Downtown Vegas is becoming a dining destination

People have been visiting downtown Las Vegas for years to see attractions like the Fremont Street Experience. The downtown area has been transforming and growing a lot over the past few years and the Fremont East District  has become another hot spot with a variety of bars, lounges, an art gallery and other unique spots you won’t typically find on [...]

Vegas goes country crazy during ACM week

Vegas goes country crazy during ACM week

The Academy of Country Music bills the days leading up to its annual awards ceremony as “the week Vegas goes country.” It’s a fitting description considering the numerous star-studded special events and concerts being held around town leading up to the big night on April 7. Country music fans will want to stop by the ACM [...]

Andy Warhol & More Las Vegas News!‬

Denise Pernula seeks out some of Andy Warhol’s most famous artwork…

Caesars Palace’s Food University is fantasy camp for foodies

Caesars Palace’s Food University is fantasy camp for foodies

Maybe you dream of becoming the next Julia Child or being a contestant on a reality TV cooking show. Or maybe you just really love food. Whatever the case may be, Food University at Caesars Palace can help turn your food fantasies into reality. The three-day program, which runs March 27 – 29, is a [...]

March Madness & More Las Vegas News!‬

Denise Pernula gets ready for a little March Madness…

Basketball fever in full swing in Vegas

Basketball fever in full swing in Vegas

March is the time of the year when everyone’s excited about the big men’s college basketball tournament and there’s nowhere more exciting than Las Vegas to watch all of the action. This year’s tournament runs from March 19 – April 8 and bars and hotels all around town will be celebrating with food and drink specials and [...]

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