In Vegas, we go all out for everything. And while we’re not in China, we sure celebrate like we are! Below are events for Chinese New Year (Year of the Tiger) you don’t want to miss. Palazzo and Venetian The Palazzo and Venetian celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Tiger with a bang. [...]
Las Vegas is viewed by most as a city of excess. We seem to have and waste too much of everything: Food, lights, booze, Elvis impersonators. You may think our concept of “going green” is drinking tinted beer on St. Patrick’s Day. But truth be told, when it comes to Las Vegas, image is everything. [...]
How can you not love polar bears? They’re cute, cuddly and so good with their cubs. But with us, they might be a little too aggressive. Luckily the bears at the Palazzo and Bellagio don’t bite. The Palazzo celebrates the holiday season with its Arctic-inspired winter wonderland display. The seasonal décor includes a 16-foot-tall polar [...]
During your next shopping trip in Vegas, stop by and see the gorgeous garden at The Shoppes at The Palazzo. When I first saw this enchanting, brilliantly-colored display, I felt I was in the middle of a fairy tale. Perhaps it’s the swirling, hand-sculpted 80-foot vine with copper leaves and hand-painted pumpkin blossoms. Or maybe it’s the 8-foot shimmering [...]
Bauman Rare Books is a rare find indeed. Located in the Shoppes at Palazzo and nestled between high-end clothing designers, Bauman Rare Books stands out as the not-so-token intellectual establishment. The library-like feel can be a bit intimidating at first. But once inside, friendly and highly knowledgeable staff can help you find the perfect book. [...]
Sizzling sun. Night out on the town. These reasons alone call for cute sandals and killer heels. But what good are open-toed shoes without the perfect pedicure? At Canyon Ranch SpaClub at Palazzo and Venetian, not only can you treat yourself to a divine pedicure treatment, but you get to play the mixologist by choosing [...]
From the Palazzo casino, I head toward the two-story waterfall, up the escalator and make a beeline toward Barney’s. Although tempted, I bypass the women’s shoe department windows and head down the long corridor to the right of the Lanvin-loving shop. Today isn’t a day for shopping, it’s a day for eating — First. Sliders [...]
Visiting the Double Helix Wine Bar, nestled between two of my favorite high-end designer boutiques – Diane Von Furstenberg and Christian Louboutin – is potentially budget crushing. Luckily, once dodging the delicious patterns and the red-soled beauties in the window, Double Helix, located in the middle of the second floor shopping area at Palazzo, is surprisingly affordable and [...]
Why did I ever fall out-of-love with the Grand Lux Café? The restaurants, one each in the Venetian and Palazzo, seem to be easily brushed off as “oh, that place again.” But my recent visit to the restaurant, known for its oversized portions, proved anything but tired. My bread was warm, with a mix of sourdough and raisin. My [...]
