TOAST THE CITY
Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival
Top Las Vegas chefs converge at Tivoli Village for two nights of food and drink during the Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival. Saipin Chutima, the James Beard Foundation award-winning chef behind Lotus of Siam, and Charlie Palmer with Aureole at Mandalay Bay and Charlie Palmer Steak at the Four Seasons are among the notables at the event. Restaurants on the Strip, including Mastro’s Ocean Club, and off, District One Kitchen & Bar with its Vietnamese fare and the inventive Kitchen Table Squared, will be serving some of their offerings. Tickets start at $100 for the grand tasting. Oct. 4-5, starting at 8 pm. www.vegasfoodandwine.com
Taste of Downtown
The Plaza Hotel & Casino boasts a plethora of restaurants showcasing all that Downtown Las Vegas has to offer at Taste of Downtown. Oscar’s Steakhouse, the comfort foods of Hash House A Go Go and Popup Pizza from the resort join Therapy LV with its American fare, Turmeric Flavors of India and the critically acclaimed 7th & Carson at this culinary event that features 40 restaurants. The event from the Nevada Restaurant Association is on Oct. 10, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at the pool at the Plaza. Tickets start at $70. www.plazahotelcasino.com
The USA Today Wine & Food Experience
Get a taste of what the celebrity chefs of Las Vegas have to offer at The USA Today Wine & Food Experience, featuring more than 30 restaurants. Enjoy wine tastings, beer samplings and chef demonstrations at the Culinary Stage. Martin Carbone of Carbone, Shawn McClain of Libertine Social and Sage and Susan Feniger of Border Grill are among the chefs planning to flex their culinary muscles at the event. Oct. 26, 1-4 pm, Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Tickets start at $65 in advance and $85 at the door. wineandfood.usatoday.com
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When Vegas Goes Country
Known as the “Super Bowl of Rodeo,” the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is one of Las Vegas’ largest—and richest—events, with a total purse of $10 million. This season-ending championship for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association consists of 10 rounds, one on each consecutive day. Here’s how to rope in all the fun even if you never set foot in the arena.
Gonna Have a Good Time
Everyone comes to Vegas to party in one form or another. For those wanting to ring in the New Year at the newest spot in town, look no further than The Mayfair at Bellagio. Part restaurant, part lounge and all show, it’s set against the backdrop of the Bellagio Fountains and will return guests to the glamour of the days-gone-by supper club— Vegas-style, of course. The Mayfair opens New Year’s Eve. For those who can’t wait, here are nine hotspots to kick off your festive Sin City experience.
Eat, Drink And Enjoy Scary
Fall brings out the best of Las Vegas, including the weather. Take advantage of the crisp air and cool vibes at food festivals that showcase some of the city’s best restaurants and chefs. There’s also Oktoberfest fun, or round up family and friends for any of the Halloween festivities. Looking for a scare? Las Vegas has that in spades, too, at museums, haunted houses and escape rooms.
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It's Showtime
Las Vegas dubs itself the Entertainment Capital of the World, a lofty nickname that calls out the broad spectrum of shows in the city. Resident acts, magic, cabarets and comedy all find a home here. These shows are meant to keep fans coming back for more . Dive into some of the best the city has to offer, whether it’s something new, something tried and true, something fans can’t get enough of or something to rev up your engine.
Entertainment May
The ChangeNo joke. Four women meet at a lingerie sale with nothing in common but a black lace bra that helps them realize that they are all suffering from memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats and more. “Menopause the Musical” parodies classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s while celebrating women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Tu-F, 7:30 pm; M & Sa, 4 & 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $50.15. Harrah’s, 702.777.2782.
Hot Dates
JUNE 27, 29-30: Gwen Stefani Your favorite “Hollaback Girl” takes over Las Vegas for 25 dates starting in June. Gwen Stefani, the lead singer for No Doubt, got her start with hits such as “Just a Girl,” “Don’t Speak,” “Hey Baby” and “It’s My Life,” has her own L.A.M.B. fashion line inspired by Japanese Harajuku street style, and plays a role as a judge on “The Voice.” Now she stars on the Las Vegas Strip with her big hits including “Spiderwebs,” “Sunday Morning” and “What You Waiting For?” Tickets start at $59. Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort, 702.777.2782
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Celebrity Chef Faves
More than 40 celebrity chefs have restaurants on the Strip. We chatted with some of the top concierges in Las Vegas to find out about some of their favorite chefs and what they like about the restaurants.
Two Face
FROM JUNE 1 The pop star brings fans two ways to experience her show.
