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- November 4, 2026 · Nightlife
Hakkasan's Chief Executive Said in 2016 He Had No Intent of Leaving. He Was Gone Within a Year, and the Former Chairman Got 15 Years.
Khadem al-Qubaisi, the former Hakkasan Group chairman named in the Justice Department's 2016 1MDB forfeiture suits, was sentenced to 15 years in Abu Dhabi in 2019, and in May 2020 his trust gave up a New York penthouse and Beverly Hills sale proceeds worth more than $49 million to the United States. Prosecutors did not allege wrongdoing by Hakkasan itself, but chief executive Neil Moffitt sold his stake and left in April 2017, and Tao Group Hospitality bought the company in April 2021. - November 4, 2026 · Casinos
Fremont Street Hired a New CEO in February. He Starts Running the Strat on November 9.
Cliff Atkinson is leaving as president and CEO of Fremont Street Experience after about nine months to become president of the Strat, effective November 9. Fremont Street hasn't named a successor. - November 4, 2026 · Locals
In 2017, Las Vegas Planned Pot Lounges for Tourists. Today the State Has Two Open.
Nine years after Nevada lawmakers first pitched marijuana lounges for visitors with no home to smoke in, the state has licensed just two that are open in Las Vegas, as of April 2026. Legal sales peaked at $1.003 billion in fiscal 2021 and fell to $757.7 million in fiscal 2025, and casinos still keep cannabis off their property. - November 4, 2026 · Food
The Cosmopolitan Gets a SoHo Darling. It Moves Into the Room Blue Ribbon Couldn't Keep.
The Corner Store, the SoHo restaurant from Catch Hospitality Group, opens its first location outside New York at the Cosmopolitan on November 9. It takes the third-floor space that used to be Blue Ribbon American Grill & Oyster Bar, the same room Blue Ribbon reinvented once already in 2017. - November 4, 2026 · Shows
Fremont Street Charged $60 for New Year's Eve. This Year It's $35.
Fremont Street Experience cut its New Year's Eve starting ticket price to $35 for 2026, down from $60 last year, about 42% lower. The price rises to $42 on December 1 and $50 on December 24, and the lineup is led by Hoobastank, Alien Ant Farm, Petey Pablo and Bubba Sparxxx. - November 4, 2026 · Food
Mario Batali's Name Came Off the Venetian Signs in 2017. By July 2018, All Three of His Strip Restaurants Were Gone.
All three Las Vegas restaurants Mario Batali shared with Joe Bastianich closed on July 22, 2018, five days early, and their rooms at the Venetian and Palazzo have since gone to Matteo's, Brera Osteria and, after a David Chang run, Eyal Shani's HaSalon. Batali sold out of the company in 2019, joined Bastianich and the company in a $600,000 settlement with New York's attorney general in 2021, and was acquitted by a Boston judge in 2022. - March 9, 2022 · News
Salt Bae Exposed as Serving Cheap “Fast Food” to the Dumb Rich
Nusret Gökçe, better known as Salt Bae, has become one of the most acclaimed chefs in the world thanks to the theatrical way in which he cuts meat and adds salt to his dishes. Something that has made millions share videos of the Turkish butcher making himself viral Worldwide. - March 17, 2021 · Food
David Chang Opens Weird “Spit Roast” Restaurant
David Chang's Bāng Bar, a spit roast counter from Momofuku, opened April 1, 2021, in The Cosmopolitan's Block 16 Urban Food Hall. Chang's group then ran three other Las Vegas restaurants: Momofuku, Moon Palace and Majordomo Meat & Fish. - December 1, 2020 · Locals
Vegas Sinkhole Swallows Restaurant and Missing Employee.
Lindo Michoacan, a Mexican restaurant on East Desert Inn Road open for 30 years, closed temporarily after a sinkhole opened in its dining room on November 14, 2020. The owners blamed a leaking pipe and laid off about 80 employees during repairs. - June 22, 2020 · News
OJ Simpson Exposed to Covid19 at Jing Restaurant in Las Vegas
Jing, a Downtown Summerlin restaurant, closed on June 22, 2020, after staff tested positive for Covid 19. The restaurant called the closure a "wellness day" and promised more spacing, masks, temperature checks and staff testing. - November 6, 2019 · Nightlife
KAOS Nightclub Closes After Payoff Scandal
After claims that several executives were getting payoffs to book DJs including paying Marshmello an overwhelming $60 Million Dollars, it seems that the Palms has decided to close their entire nightlife venue at an extreme loss.The Review Journal pointed at John Gray being at fault, while purposely avoiding any claims that there was “fraud” or payoffs. “Gray’s departure lined up with the collapse - October 16, 2019 · News
Another CCSD Coach Arrested for Sexual Assault
Yes, it happened again. CCSD seems to continue to hire predators with little or no background checks. - June 12, 2019 · News
Smoking Banned in All Vegas Pools, including Clubs
The Southern Nevada Health District said in June 2019 that smoking is banned at all public pools in Las Vegas, including resort pool clubs, under NAC 444.280. New pool rules starting July 1 required posted signs listing the ban. - March 21, 2019 · News
Vegas Mexican Restaurant That Supported Trump Goes Out of Business
In the least surprising news of the year, the Las Vegas Mexican restaurant that made headlines when the owner, Texas-born Irma Aguirre invited Donald Trump, has closed without notice or fanfare. Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, met with her and a few leaders at Aguirre’s downtown Las Vegas bistro in 2016 afternoon while dozens of immigration activists protested across the street, and t - February 12, 2019 · News
Las Vegas Police Will Stop Working with ICE
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department changed its jail policy in February 2019 so immigrants booked on minor traffic offenses and low level misdemeanors would not be turned over to ICE. Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo directed the change, a day after activists protested the department's ICE agreement. - January 17, 2019 · Nightlife
Update: How Hakkasan’s Chairman was Arrested
Vegas based nightclub and entertainment group Hakkasan was owned by the Emirati businessman Khadem al-Qubaisi who received hundreds millions in return for allowing his sovereign wealth fund IPIC and its subsidiary Aabar to act as a second ‘front’ for billion dollar thefts from 1MDB, again orchestrated by Jho Low. Party boy Jho Low hasn’t been found and attempts to locate him are underway, the repo - January 9, 2019 · Casinos
Five reasons why blackjack is so popular in Las Vegas
Blackjack made up about half of all table games played on the Las Vegas Strip in 2017, according to the UNLV Center for Gaming Research. Baccarat followed at 13 percent, roulette at 10 percent and craps at 7 percent. - November 16, 2018 · News
Investigators Found Rep. Kihuen Harassed Women Including Unwanted Touching
The House Ethics Committee found in November 2018 that Nevada Rep. Ruben Kihuen made persistent, unwanted advances toward women, including a lobbyist and campaign staff. The report, based on interviews with dozens of witnesses, came as Kihuen was leaving Congress after one term. - November 11, 2018 · Food
Mandalay Bay Screws Up and Loses Rick Moonen
Rick Moonen closed RM Seafood and Rx Boiler Room at Mandalay Bay in November 2018 after failing to reach new lease terms, leaving more than 120 employees without jobs. Moonen said he planned to stay in Las Vegas. - November 11, 2018 · Locals
Where to Get Free Food for Veterans in Las Vegas
Chain restaurants in Las Vegas offered free meals and discounts to veterans and active duty members on Veterans Day, November 11, 2018. Applebee's, Buffalo Wild Wings, BJ's, Chili's and Hooters were among them, and most required proof of service. - November 7, 2018 · News
Man Almost Beheaded in New Las Vegas Zipline
Fly LINQ, the zipline over The LINQ Promenade on the Las Vegas Strip, injured two riders in November 2018, days before its November 9 public opening. One rider needed staples to his head after hitting part of the attraction, and prone superhero style rides were suspended during the investigation. - November 6, 2018 · News
Killer Wyoming Cop Derek Colling Was Fired From LVMPD for Killing Civilians
On Sunday, Nov. 4th 2018, it was reported that 39-year-old Robbie Ramirez had been shot to death in Laramie, Wyoming by a deputy from the Albany County Sheriff’s Office. - October 12, 2018 · Food
Vegas Egyptian Restaurant Goes Vegan
POTs, the only Egyptian restaurant in the Las Vegas area, switched to an all vegan menu in October 2018, eight months after opening as a vegetarian spot. Owner Iman Haggag replaced tzatziki, labneh and dairy milk with plant based versions after feedback from local vegans. - October 11, 2018 · Food
GameWorks Chef Tony Leitera Announces New Chef-Driven Menus inside Video Game Chain
GameWorks rolled out The Works Kitchen, a menu by corporate executive chef Tony Leitera, across its seven locations in October 2018. Leitera, who previously worked with Guy Fieri on his branded restaurants, created dishes including the Frozen Brunch milkshake topped with bacon and a Belgian waffle. - July 23, 2018 · News
Did MGM Hide Another Mandalay Bay Shooter?
In a press conference in Newport Beach, an attorney representing some of the victims is claiming that Mandalay Bay and MGM hid another case of a shooter that may have been targeting mass amounts of people in Las Vegas. According to the LVRJ “One of the six weapons found inside Kye Aaron Dunbar’s 24th-floor hotel room on Nov. - July 12, 2018 · Food
Branden Powers To Open Metal Themed Pizza Joint Downtown Las Vegas
Branden Powers, the operator behind Evel Pie and the Golden Tiki, planned Heavy Metal Pizza Party at 1212 Main Street in downtown Las Vegas, Pace Vegas reported in July 2018. Pizza consultant John Arena was working on its Detroit style pizza. - June 7, 2018 · Nightlife
Arrests Start in Money Laundering Ring Connected to Hakkasan and Wolf of Wallstreet
Working with US Authorities to recover money stolen and laundered from the 1MBD Malaysian fund, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption police have issued arrest warrants for financier Low Taek Jho and two others. According to Bloomberg, “The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has also issued an arrest warrant for Nik Faisal Ariff Kamil, a former official at a 1Malaysia Development Bhd. - May 25, 2018 · Food
Joe Bastianich to Close All Of Batali’s Restaurants in Las Vegas
Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group announced in May 2018 it would close Carnevino, B&B Ristorante and Otto Enoteca e Pizzeria at The Venetian and Palazzo on July 27. Partner Joe Bastianich told nearly 300 workers that Las Vegas Sands was ending the relationship amid allegations against Mario Batali. - February 12, 2018 · Casinos
The “Drew” is the Name for the Huge Hotel in Vegas
Witkoff and New Valley announced in February 2018 that the unfinished Fontainebleau on the north Strip would become The Drew Las Vegas, a nearly 4,000 room resort with Marriott. Opening was projected for late 2020, since the tower was about 70 percent complete when work stopped in 2009. - January 19, 2018 · Food
Fin at Mirage is Finit
Fin, the Chinese restaurant at the Mirage since 2005, served its last meal on February 10, 2018, as the resort cleared out its restaurants. It held a three star rating on Yelp. - January 17, 2018 · News
Prince Harry Wants Raunchy Bachelor Party in Las Vegas
In 2012 the goofy Prince Harry was pictured at the Wynn during a cocaine fueled party with a bunch of prostitutes, and that didn’t please the royal family. Now he wants to go back, and have even a worse party in Las Vegas, one more time before he gets married. - December 16, 2017 · Food
Mario Batali’s Name Removed from His Vegas Restaurants After Sex Scandal
B&B Ristorante at The Venetian removed Mario Batali's name and signage in December 2017 after sexual misconduct allegations against the chef. Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group ran about 24 restaurants, and partner Joe Bastianich visited the New York and Las Vegas locations to reassure staff. - December 12, 2017 · Food
Chef Scott Conant Opening Italian Eatery at Red Rock
Scott Conant announced in December 2017 that he would open Masso Osteria at Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in February 2018. The restaurant became his only Las Vegas venue after he left Scarpetta at the Cosmopolitan. - November 16, 2017 · News
Source: Sly Stallone Used to Poop in Shower at Planet Hollywood
According to source at Planet Hollywood, Slyvester Stallone was an amazing guest, used to tip well and even would come visit them in a white robe and speedos often. However, despite this, they would have an issue with him each time he came: he would use his shower as a toilet. - October 10, 2017 · Nightlife
Hakkasan Closes Michelin Star Restaurant HKK After Merger Fails
The centerpiece of their restaurant empire, the Michelin-starred HKK London has been closed immediately without notice, only weeks after reports that Hakkasan’s merger with SBE had failed. In our report we noted that the failure might have been due to the reported loss of $49 Million the previous year. - October 10, 2017 · News
New Timeline in Vegas Massacre Raises Questions about Mandalay Bay Response and Liability
Las Vegas Metro Police said in October 2017 that Stephen Paddock shot Mandalay Bay security officer Jesus Campos about six minutes before firing on the Route 91 Harvest crowd of 22,000. The article asked whether the hotel delayed telling police. - August 5, 2017 · News
Medical Marijuana Users in Las Vegas Banned from Owning Guns
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the federal ban on gun sales to medical marijuana cardholders, in a suit brought by Nevada cardholder Rowan Wilson. The unanimous panel found the restriction did not violate the Second Amendment, so Las Vegas cardholders could not legally buy firearms. - July 27, 2017 · Food
Tripe George Giving Away 96oz Porterhouse to Three Georges
Triple George Grill at the Downtown Grand gave a 96 ounce porterhouse to three families with three generations of Georges in one week in July 2017. The awards came during the restaurant's 12th anniversary "Cheers to George" promotion. - July 14, 2017 · Food
Serving Bratwurst and Beer, Biergarten at Lagasse’s Stadium Opens
The Biergarten at Lagasse's Stadium opened July 17, 2017, on the patio of Emeril Lagasse's sports bar at The Palazzo. The 1,800 square foot beer garden, run with Anheuser-Busch, served German fare such as bratwurst and schnitzel. - June 20, 2017 · Food
Mario Batali’s Babbo Comes to Las Vegas this Friday
B&B Ristorante at The Venetian hosted a one night Babbo pop-up dinner on June 23, 2017, led by Babbo executive chef Frank Langello. The four course dinner with wine pairings was part of the Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group guest chef series in Las Vegas. - June 1, 2017 · News
Marijuana Sales May Be Blocked in Vegas by Alcohol Lobby
The Independent Alcohol Distributors of Nevada won a court order in late May 2017 limiting marijuana distribution licenses to alcohol wholesalers, threatening the planned July 1 start of recreational sales. The group argued Question 2 gave liquor distributors exclusive rights for the first 18 months. - May 23, 2017 · Food
Slanted Door Vietnamese Restaurant to Open in Forum Shops
The Slanted Door, Charles Phan's Vietnamese restaurant from San Francisco, announced in May 2017 an 8,200 square foot location at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, set to open in 2018. It was to be the restaurant's first outside California. - May 17, 2017 · Casinos
Edward Farrell named president of Resorts World Project, new design pushes opening to 2020
Resorts World Las Vegas named casino veteran Edward Farrell its first president in May 2017 and pushed the Strip project's opening to 2020. Farrell said a redesign moved the resort away from traditional Chinese architecture toward a more modern look aimed at younger gamblers. - May 16, 2017 · News
Vegas Recreation Marijuana Sales will Start July 1st
Nevada's Tax Commission adopted temporary rules in May 2017 to let recreational marijuana sales start July 1, after voters passed Question 2 with 54.4 percent in November 2016. Governor Brian Sandoval's budget counted on $70 million in cannabis tax revenue. - May 12, 2017 · Weird Vegas
Five of The Most Ridiculously Expensive Things to Do in Las Vegas
Pace Vegas listed five of the costliest experiences in Las Vegas in May 2017, led by a $250,000 package at Hyde Bellagio that included control of the Bellagio fountains for one song. The list also included a $777 burger at Burger Brasserie. - May 4, 2017 · News
As Marriage Equality Moves Forward in Nevada, Republican Ira Hansen Speaks up for Polygamy
The Nevada Senate voted 19 to 2 in May 2017 to advance Assembly Joint Resolution 2, a constitutional amendment recognizing marriage regardless of gender, toward the 2020 ballot. Assemblyman Ira Hansen of Sparks argued the measure excluded other marital arrangements, including polygamy. - May 4, 2017 · Food
Branden Powers and Evel Pie to Fight Hunger with Pizza
Evel Pie on Fremont Street joined more than 70 pizzerias in Slice Out Hunger's May 2017 campaign for No Kid Hungry. The downtown Las Vegas shop sold a featured slice with mozzarella, Fontina, cherry tomatoes, sausage and red onion, with proceeds going to the charity. - May 4, 2017 · Food
Blue Ribbon Sushi Closing in Cosmo, to Re-Open as Blue Ribbon American Cuisine
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill at The Cosmopolitan, open since the resort's 2010 debut, was set to close in 2017 and reopen as an American restaurant from brothers Bruce and Eric Bromberg. The new menu drew on their original SoHo location. - April 28, 2017 · News
New Law Might Allow Marijuana Clubs in Vegas, but Feds Might Crack Down.
The Nevada Senate passed a bill in April 2017 that would let local governments license marijuana clubs and lounges, sponsored by state Sen. Tick Segerblom. Supporters pitched it as a place for tourists to consume legally, while opponents warned of a federal crackdown. - April 27, 2017 · Nightlife
Over 40 Artists and 16 Shows added to EDC Week 2017 Lineup, Taking Place June 12, 19
Insomniac added more than 40 artists and 16 shows to EDC Week 2017, held June 12 to 19 on the Las Vegas Strip. The week ran more than 60 events with over 100 DJs at clubs and pool parties leading up to EDC Las Vegas. - April 26, 2017 · Food
Hooters in Palms Closing Down only Two Years After Opening
Hooters at the Palms, billed as the world's largest at 15,200 square feet and more than 400 seats, announced it would close in April 2017. It had opened less than two years earlier. - April 24, 2017 · News
These Few Celebrate Confederate Memorial Day in Las Vegas
Confederate Memorial Day, sometimes also called Confederate Heroes Day or Confederate Decoration Day, is not a federal holiday. Instead, it is celebrated in various states of the southeastern United States. - April 19, 2017 · News
City of Vegas May Loosen Marijuana Dispensary Rules
The City of Las Vegas proposed in April 2017 to let medical marijuana dispensaries sell until 3 a.m. instead of midnight and to replace a $75,000 annual license fee with a one time fee. The council scheduled a vote for May 17. - April 19, 2017 · News
Vegas Dave Oancea facing up to 90 Years in Prison, Blames Haters
David Oancea, known in betting circles as “Vegas Dave” and his trademark phrase, “Rotate, Son” may be facing up to 90 years in prison, thanks to an accusation by the IRS that he was attempting to defraud the government of at least half a million in taxes. The IRS and prosecutors claim, that he placed at least nine bets in 2015 and 2016 at the Wynn and Westgate using social security numbers that we - April 14, 2017 · Shows
Britney Spears Leaving Las Vegas
Britney Spears announced in April 2017 that her Piece of Me residency at Planet Hollywood would end when her contract ran out that December. The show opened on December 27, 2013, and her manager Larry Rudolph said her next move was undecided. - April 13, 2017 · Food
Vegan Impossible Burger To Be Featured Wynn in Las Vegas at Andrea’s
Andrea's at Wynn Las Vegas became the first restaurant outside New York and California to serve the Impossible Burger in April 2017. Executive Chef Joseph Elevado built three dishes around the plant based patty, and Impossible Foods planned to add it at the resort's Country Club steakhouse. - April 12, 2017 · Casinos
First E-Sports Arena to be Launched in Vegas
MGM Resorts announced in April 2017 an esports arena at Luxor in the former LAX nightclub space, with a competition stage, LED video wall and production studio. Work was set to begin in June with an opening planned for early 2018. - April 12, 2017 · Casinos
Free Parking on Las Vegas Strip Does Exist (Find Out Where!)
MGM Resorts raised self parking rates on the Las Vegas Strip in April 2017, up to $12 beyond four hours at MGM Grand and $15 at Aria and Bellagio, as Caesars added The Cromwell and Harrah's to paid parking. SLS Las Vegas, Treasure Island and The Venetian and Palazzo still offered free parking. - April 4, 2017 · Casinos
Bellagio and Aria increasing Parking Fees Again
Bellagio and Aria were set to raise parking fees by at least 50 percent, a valet told PaceVegas in April 2017, with self parking up to $15 and valet $20 to $25. Valets said tips had fallen to $1 to $5, and restaurant managers reported 10 to 15 percent fewer walk in diners. - March 14, 2017 · Food
Rice Republic Closes in Downtown Summerlin
Rice Republic, one of the first restaurants to open in Downtown Summerlin, closed abruptly in March 2017. The restaurant served Taiwanese, Hong Kong and Chinese dishes and drew poor online reviews over portions and prices, including a $16 bill for eight pieces of orange chicken. - March 7, 2017 · Food
Restaurant Guy Savoy Announces limited-edition Forbes Five Star Celebration Menu
Restaurant Guy Savoy at Caesars Palace earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating in March 2017, its fifth straight year. The restaurant marked the award with a limited celebration menu, and Caesars Palace received Four Stars. - February 20, 2017 · Food
Heart Attack Grill on Vegas Strip Died Fast
Heart Attack Grill closed its Las Vegas Strip location in early 2017, shortly after moving into the former Pete Rose restaurant space. Its Fremont Street location stayed open, while outposts in Phoenix and Dallas had closed. - February 17, 2017 · Locals
(Gallery) Top 10 Attractions for Animals Lovers in Las Vegas
Bonnie Springs Ranch, SeaQuest, the Silverton aquarium, the Golden Nugget Tank and the Lion Habitat Ranch were among ten Las Vegas animal attractions listed in February 2017. The list also included the Flamingo Wildlife Habitat and The Animal Foundation, which let visitors walk shelter puppies for free. - February 4, 2017 · Food
The Mixx Grill and Lounge has Given Up
The Mixx Grill and Lounge, an off Strip restaurant opened with chef Bryan Ogden, lost its chef and culinary team soon after opening, Pace Vegas reported in February 2017. The review described a nearly empty dining room on three visits. - November 17, 2016 · Food
Hard Rock Café at Hard Rock Casino Closing Before End of the Year
Hard Rock Cafe at 4475 Paradise Road, next to the Hard Rock Hotel, announced it would close on December 31, 2016, seven years after opening in 2009. The company said it would focus on its Strip cafe and Hard Rock Live. - October 12, 2016 · Food
Bratalian Restaurant Re-Opens After Destruction
Bratalian, the Henderson restaurant run by chef Carla Pellegrino and her sister Alessandra Madeira, reopened in October 2016 after a truck crashed through its front in August. Pellegrino was formerly executive chef at Rao's at Caesars Palace. - September 29, 2016 · Food
André Rochat taking Over DW Bistro Space
Chef André Rochat agreed in September 2016 to take over the DW Bistro space on Fort Apache Road near Southern Hills Hospital. His executive chef Mark Purdy described the plan as a less formal, less expensive neighborhood version of André's. - September 23, 2016 · News
Extremist White Terrorist Wandering Centennial Hills
Conor Climo isn’t law enforcement, isn’t the military, but is tired of people coming into his neighborhood he doesn’t know, and he’s going to take action. So he’s decided to arm himself with an AR-15, knives and numerous weapons and terrorize the citizens of Las Vegas. - September 14, 2016 · Food
Carlos Buscaglia’s Due Forni Is Unique Amazing Pizza
Due Forni, the Summerlin pizza and wine restaurant from former Fiamma Trattoria chef Carlos Buscaglia, was reviewed here in September 2016. The restaurant was built around two ovens, the "due forni" of its name, set in an open area diners could see. - August 22, 2016 · Nightlife
Hakkasan Group Linked to Money Laundering in New Report, Former Chairman Arrested.
Khadem Al Qubaisi, the former chairman of Hakkasan nightclub, was arrested in connection with Abu Dhabi authorities’ investigation into the scandal involving the 1Malaysia Development Bhd., or 1MDB, the Wall Street Journal reported. He was not yet charged. - August 15, 2016 · Food
(Photos) Bratalian Restaurant Destroyed by Truck!
Bratalian, chef Carla Pellegrino's Italian restaurant in Henderson, closed in August 2016 after a truck drove into its dining room. Pellegrino said on Facebook she would work to reopen as soon as possible. - July 21, 2016 · Nightlife
Feds Look to Seize Neil Moffitt’s Apartment as Part of Money Laundering Investigation
As Neil Moffitt attempts to extricate Hakassan from the mess of their former Chairman who disappeared suddenly and has been named as part of one of the biggest money laundering scandals in the world, there may be some more issues. As part of the attempt to recover funds stolen, the feds are going as deep as possible to get the money. - July 12, 2016 · Food
Taco Bell To Add Alcoholic Drinks
Taco Bell announced in July 2016 a flagship Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip at Harmon Corner, across from CityCenter, serving beer, wine, sangria and alcoholic slushies. The location planned eight Twisted Freeze flavors with rum, tequila or vodka. - June 20, 2016 · Casinos
Many People Carry Guns in Clubs and Casinos in Las Vegas and It is Legal
Nevada law let permit holders carry concealed firearms into Las Vegas casinos and clubs in 2016, and posted no gun signs had no force of law, this report found. In an informal survey of 106 Nevada permit holders, 78 percent said they carried in casinos and clubs despite casino no firearms policies. - June 10, 2016 · Food
Habit Burger Raises $3,200 For Vegas Charities
The Habit Burger Grill opened its second Nevada location at 4830 Blue Diamond Road in June 2016 and raised about $3,200 for local charities during its opening. Its Free Burger Days served more than 1,850 Charburgers. - May 27, 2016 · Food
AquaKnox Talks Best Seafood in Las Vegas
AquaKnox at the Venetian said in May 2016 it would stay put despite SugarCane opening across from it, citing eight years left on its lease. Tavistock Restaurant Collection's marketing chief described the seafood restaurant's summer menu and sourcing from sustainable purveyors. - May 20, 2016 · Food
This is the Best Clucking Fried Chicken in Las Vegas
Hearthstone at Red Rock Resort, Flock and Fowl, Mochiko Chicken, Yardbird and Carson Kitchen were among the picks in this May 2016 guide to fried chicken in Las Vegas. The list also covered M&M Soul Food and Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, with a Mochiko chicken bowl priced at $7.99. - May 17, 2016 · Food
Las Vegas Has Best Chinatown Restaurants in US
Las Vegas Chinatown stretched about three miles with roughly 140 restaurants in 2016. This 2016 guide highlighted spots including District One, Niu Gu and Raku, citing local critics on dishes such as whole Maine lobster pho. - May 9, 2016 · Food
Five Hottest Restaurants in Las Vegas Right Now
Herringbone at Aria, Le Pho downtown, Bardot Brasserie, Gordon Ramsay Steak and Hexx at Paris made this May 2016 list of the five hottest restaurants in Las Vegas. The list focused on chef-driven kitchens drawing crowds and hard-to-get reservations at the time. - May 6, 2016 · Food
Five Most Disgusting Restaurants in Las Vegas
Pace Vegas listed five Las Vegas restaurants it called the worst in May 2016: DJT at Trump International, Firefly Tapas Kitchen, Dick's Last Resort, Carlos'n Charlie's and Heart Attack Grill. The list drew on health inspection history and Yelp reviews. - May 4, 2016 · Food
Sushisamba wins Bidding War in Venetian, Aquanox On Way Out
Sushisamba beat 50 Eggs and Tao Group in a 2016 bidding war for a restaurant row space at the Venetian and Palazzo, where it planned Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill under chef Timon Balloo. Industry sources said neighboring Aquanox, open since 2006, was expected to close within a year. - May 3, 2016 · Nightlife
Jewel Nightclub will be Perfect for Aria
After buying Light Group, Hakkasan was stuck with an interesting choice of what to do with the Haze location in Aria. While one of the most interesting nightclubs in Vegas, with a beautiful design and amazing staff, it never really gained traction, partially because of the uncertainty about Aria and the entire City Center project for many years. - May 1, 2016 · Food
Made L.V. to Close: Is Tivoli Village Cursed for Local Restaurants?
Made L.V., the Tivoli Village restaurant from Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla, closed in May 2016 less than two years after opening. PKWY Tavern took over the space, which Hops & Harvest had held before Made L.V. - April 16, 2016 · News
Sport Chalet Closing in Las Vegas and Nationally
Sport Chalet said in April 2016 it had stopped online sales and would close all of its stores, including its two Las Vegas locations. Gift cards and store credits were honored through April 29. - April 12, 2016 · News
Faraday Future to Break Ground on Electric Car Plant in North Las Vegas
Faraday Future planned to break ground in April 2016 on a $1 billion electric car plant on a 900 acre site in North Las Vegas. The California company aimed to finish in about two years and promised a 2017 unveiling of its first road model, despite reported funding and staffing setbacks. - April 9, 2016 · News
Attorney Marc Randazza Beats Bad Business for Suing Yelp Reviewer
Attorney Marc Randazza won dismissal in April 2016 of a libel suit tax firm iQTAXX filed against Pamela Boling over her negative Yelp review. A Las Vegas court granted his anti-SLAPP motion under Nevada law on April 7 and awarded Boling $1,000 plus attorney fees. - April 2, 2016 · Nightlife
Neil Moffitt of Hakkasan Addresses False and Misleading Rumors
Rumors about Neil Moffitt and Hakkasan have been perpetuated by several websites recently. One of their alleged former investors and former Chairman of the Company has been named in a money laundering investigation that has nothing to do with Hakkasan or its management. - March 31, 2016 · Casinos
Is Smoking in Vegas Ending: Westgate Starts to Ban Smoking
Westgate Las Vegas banned smoking in its Race and Sports SuperBook in March 2016, with race and sports VP Jay Kornegay citing bettors' health. Nevada had banned smoking in most public places in 2006 but still allowed it on casino floors. - March 22, 2016 · Nightlife
Victor Drai: People Sick of Vegas DJs
According to PageSix.com, DJs are fast on the way out in Las Vegas. The scathing article published on March 22nd, claims that most new venues will be snubbing DJs and instead looking at creating new experiences.