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Bellagio Fountain Club: The Bellagio Fountain Club is back offering a race weekend experience that is only possible in Las Vegas. Offering unrivaled proximity to both the circuit and built on top of one of the world’s most famous landmarks, Bellagio Fountain Club encapsulates a best-of Las Vegas dining, nightlife, entertainment, attractions and luxurious hospitality in one unforgettable venue. Mario Carbone, David Chang, Alain Ducasse, Masaharu Morimoto and Jean-Georges Vongerichten are the first set of chefs confirmed for the culinary program, offering eventgoers new and limitless selections of fine-dining delights nightly. With prime access to the Las Vegas Strip and luxury accommodations, it’s the most luxurious way to experience the Grand Prix.

Wynn Grid Club: The ultra-exclusive Wynn Grid Club is a stunning hospitality suite within the Paddock Club that offers 360-degree views of the track, including breathtaking views of the start and finish line. Guests will enjoy an unprecedented F1 race experience with access to Wynn Grid Club’s private terraces overlooking the action on turns 1 and 2, elevated cuisine and cocktails and best-in-class service. The 3-day ticket features exclusive meet-and-greets with F1 legends, a pit lane walk, truck tour, photo safari, guided paddock tours and more.

Jean Georges Steakhouse: Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten is teaming up with Macallan on Friday, Nov. 22 for an extraordinary 200th anniversary celebration at the chef’s eponymous steakhouse at ARIA, pairing award-winning cuisine with an exploration of vintages through the years.

LIV On the Grid: The Las Vegas Grand Prix Paddock Club Rooftop will transform into an open-air LIV Las Vegas nightclub during the race weekend. Created by David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality and operated by Fontainebleau Las Vegas, Liv delivers the ultimate trackside experience.

Patrón Tequila and Olympic Gold Medalist Shaun White are teaming up to bring two G.O.A.T.’s together for the ultimate tequila experience on Friday, November 22 from 2-5pm. Joing the F1 racing-inspired “track” experience and meet one of the greatest athletes of all time to enjoy some G.O.A.T. Margaritas with him at the Player’s Lounge, Sports Book and Overlook at the Wynn.

Brunch with Wolfgang Puck at Spago: Spago at the Bellagio, the flagship restaurant of Wolfgang Puck’s dining empire, will host a special lakeside brunch November 22-23 as the celebrity chef engages with diners during a fun, mid-afternoon culinary experience.

Remy Martin 300th Anniversary Dinner at Bardot: Bardot Brasserie at ARIA is partnering with Remy Cointreau on November 21 to celebrate Remy Martin’s 300th anniversary showcasing Cointreau’s portfolio through expertly crafted cocktails, each paired with James Beard Award-winning chef Michael Mina’s twist on French cuisine.

Cocktail Circuit at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas: The most spirited lap in the city can be experienced November 22 and 23 at The Cosmopolitan for its “Cocktail Circuit,” taking place at Vesper Bar, Ghost Donkey, The Chandelier Bar and LPM. Guests will be guided to four destinations to explore a range of signature drinks from classics to new-age concepts created by the resort’s award-winning mixology team.

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Revelry will take place at Wynn Las Vegas

The edible entertainment is amplified by live performances from acclaimed musicians, artists, DJs and more. “Wynn Las Vegas is known for creating innovative, once-in-a-lifetime experiences and our inaugural Revelry festival will be no exception,” says Wynn Las Vegas president Steve Weitman. “The array of events coupled with the unique pairing of world-renowned chefs will offer guests an unparalleled culinary adventure.” Revelry Weekend follows The World’s 50 Best Restaurant Awards, also taking place at Wynn on June 5.

Wynn Las Vegas

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What sets this property apart?

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is the latest chapter in the Fontainebleau legacy that blurs the line between the glamour of the past and the luxury of the future. We’re bringing an impressive array of amenities, spa, dining, nightlife, entertainment and gaming to the resort, with one key differentiator being our attention to detail and how that translates through every interaction at the resort. Entertainment will continue to lie at the heart of our offerings with partners like Live Nation, who books talents for our BleauLive theater, and David Grutman’s Groot Hospitality, who’s bringing LIV nightclub and LIV Beach to the property.

What’s special about this location?

As the newest resort to debut on the northern end of the Strip, Fontainebleau Las Vegas sits directly next to the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall expansion, allowing meetings and convention guests seamless access from our dedicated South Lobby to the convention hall. Another differentiator is how accessible the resort is. Historically, Las Vegas properties were built horizontally. Our hotel and amenities are all integrated around the unique and elegant podium-like shape of the resort, creating a seamless experience for guests in which they can easily access their desired destination.

What hospitality partners are you collaborating with?

We pride ourselves on being trendsetters in the luxury hospitality space and look forward to introducing 36 food and beverage concepts to the competitive Las Vegas market. Spanning more than 188,000 square feet throughout multiple locations at the resort, our world-class restaurant and bar collection features carefully curated collaborations with globally renowned chefs and restaurant partners like chefs Gabriela Cámara, Josh Capon and Evan Funke and restaurateurs David ‘Papi’ Einhorn, David Rodolitz and Alan Yau.

What’s your favorite design element of the property?

Certain design elements throughout Fontainebleau Las Vegas are a nod to the vision of Morris Lapidus, the iconic architect who designed Fontainebleau Miami Beach. An array of design partners, led by Fontainebleau Development’s EVP of design, John Rawlins, worked together to ensure each space pays tribute to the original Fontainebleau through architecture, color palette and its signature art deco motifs.

What do you love about Las Vegas?

Las Vegas is one of the most exciting and rapidly growing cities in the world. The city is in the midst of a cultural and tourism renaissance, boasting the highest tourism occupancy since 2020. As one of the strongest lodging markets in the country, it strategically made sense for us to bring the Fontainebleau brand to the Strip and usher in a new era of luxury hospitality in the destination. Miami and Las Vegas are both cultural hubs, and we are excited for the potential that Las Vegas holds as a city that continually reinvents itself as a world-class destination.

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A double-height, black-and-white stone façade references Gabrielle Chanel’s Parisian universe and features plaster wall coverings. Goossens custom rock crystal and bronze chandeliers glitter overhead, Louis XV armchairs and artwork by Peter Dayton and Glenn Ligon honor the Maison’s aesthetic codes.

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LV Volt One small pendant necklace, Tambour Street Diver watch and Spell on You fragrance

Onsite customization services such as hot-stamping leather goods are also on offer, and the space is a visual representation of the French fashion house’s heritage and craftsmanship.

The Louis Vuitton store (Brad Dickson)

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“Picasso in Clay” will be on view at the Nevada Museum of Art through August

From everyday animals and plants to mythological creatures and hybrid human-animals, Picasso’s ceramics reflect the joy and newfound freedom he embraced while living in southern France following World War II.

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At Genting Palace, a culinary gem founded by the hotel’s developer Genting Group in 1965, the scene is old-world glamour. Here, guests can enjoy an extensive menu of authentic Cantonese cuisine, seafood and dim sum offerings, in addition to a tasting menu.

The private dining room at Kusa Nori

Boasting a sushi bar and teppanyaki grills, modern Japanese bistro Kusa Nori serves classic and innovative dishes including yakitori creations, plus a substantial list of sake. Visitors at Brezza, by James Beard Award semifinalist Nicole Brisson and industry veteran Jason Rocheleau, can feast on modern coastal Italian fare. Housemade pastas, seafood and Creekstone Farms beef are found on the menu along with craft cocktails like a signature negroni.

Dishes at Brezza

The duo’s second concept, Bar Zazu, is a stylish, European-inspired café with a tasting lounge perfect for indulging in hot and cold tapas, cheese and charcuterie or sweet and savory pastries, along with wines, beer and cocktails from around the world.

Baccarat Bar at Resorts World Las Vegas

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The exclusive two-week takeover will run from October 18 through 31.

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Bill McBeath

Monday September 27, it was announced that Blackstone is selling the Cosmopolitan for $5.65 billion, nearly $4 billion more than its purchase price. As part of the deal, MGM Resorts International will acquire the Cosmopolitan’s operations side for more than $1.6 billion, while several entities, including Blackstone, will own the real estate and collect rent from the new operator. “Over the past few years, we have built an incredible brand and company culture at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, predicated on being a leader in the market and an innovator within our industry,” says McBeath. “From day one, it has always been about the brand and brand experience focused on both our employees and our guests. What we have created has left an imprint on our industry. I look forward to seeing MGM continue The Cosmopolitan’s incredible legacy and journey of being a fiercely independent resort, that’s sole mission has been to create a world-class, luxury hospitality experience.”

MGM Resorts president and CEO Bill Hornbuckle clearly agrees: “The Cosmopolitan brand is recognized around the world for its unique customer base and high-quality product and experiences, making it an ideal fit with our portfolio and furthering our vision to be the world’s premier gaming entertainment company.”

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The Diptyque boutique at Wynn Las Vegas

Check out the entire range at the brand’s Wynn Las Vegas boutique.

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At the Bellagio’s Mediterranean pool, visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip and an outdoor oasis offering a lovely garden vista café, private cabanas and an adults-only pool complete with chaise lounge chairs and poolside massages.

The Cypress Pool Fountain at the Bellagio

One of the most spacious and tranquil pools on The Strip is found at Aria. Exclusive to Aria’s Sky Suites guests, The Sky Pool delivers elevated service and surprise indulgences, including mochi ice cream and tropical fruit skewers delivered every 90 minutes.

The pool at Aria

Those visiting Delano Las Vegas’ secluded Delano Beach Club have access to playful amenities such as a submerged chess board, in addition to personalized services.

Delano Beach Club

Inspired by the secret gardens of European country estates, the pools at Park MGM are surrounded by lush blooms and vines. There, guests can unwind with spa services, sip on craft cocktails and savor light bites at multiple poolside bars.

The pool at Park MGM

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At The Cosmopolitan, guests can indulge in cuisine to celebrate the famed resort’s 10th anniversary, and also give back to the Las Vegas community. The hotel’s restaurants and lounges are offering their own commemorative anniversary dishes, cocktails and prix-fixe menus with a portion of the proceeds from each delicious specialty item benefiting the Las Vegas Rescue Mission. Foodies can savor specialty dishes including Classic Cheese Fondue at Blue Ribbon, Twenty Vegetable Fried Rice at China Poblano, 5 Spice Roasted Duck at Momofuku, Picci Pasta at Scarpetta, Tuna Poke Wonton Tacos at Beauty & Essex, Gambas al ajillo at Jaleo and the Classic Burger at Holsteins.

Picci Pasta at Scarpetta

A new casual eatery by David Chang, Bāng Bar by Momofuku, is making its debut at The Cosmopolitan’s Block 16 Urban Food Hall this month. The menu focuses on delicacies like freshly baked bāng bread, chicken wings, spicy eggplant spreads and spit-roasted meats.

Bāng Bar by Momofuku

Food & Drink News:

Award-winning chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay is launching Amalfi, his first-ever Italian restaurant concept, at Caesars Palace. Inspired by Flay’s travel to Italy and the Amalfi Coast, the restaurant will take diners on a delicious journey to the Mediterranean with its blend of coastal ease and bright flavors.

Bobby Flay

Newcomer Ada’s Wine Bar brings a European corner wine bar flavor to Rampart Boulevard’s upscale dining, retail and lifestyle destination Tivoli Village. With Las Vegas–bred chef James Trees and the LEV Group at the helm, the soon-to-be hotspot offers wines from around the globe along with Mediterranean-inspired shared plates.

Commonwealth’s new Cocktail Club offers a sophisticated vibe and decadent libations for thirsty visitors in the Downtown area on Friday and Saturday evenings. The Cocktail Club transforms the stylish space into a piano bar with guest performers and singers alongside the bar’s popular pianist, Spadoni. Local DJs take over during the later hours.

The Laced Up cocktail at Commonwealth

Hotel & Resort News:

Circa Resort & Casino, which opened in downtown Las Vegas last year, has officially opened its 777-room hotel and rooftop lounge, Legacy Club, found atop the hotel tower on the 60th floor (it’s the city’s tallest structure north of the Strip). The guest rooms and suites are spacious and glamorous. “They say to save the best for last, and when you see our hotel tower and Legacy Club, you’ll see that’s exactly what we did,” said Circa’s CEO, Derek Stevens. “Circa is now home to some of the most stunning hotel rooms and suites in all of the city. Watching Las Vegas light up before your eyes from Legacy Club is one of those ‘wow’ moments you have to experience for yourself.”

The Legacy Club at Circa

The Bellagio Resort & Casino is unveiling redesigned guest rooms overlooking its famed Fountains. Inspired by the movement of water, the new Premier King and Queen rooms reveal sleek natural accents, soothing tones and architectural elements. Spacious built-in closets and bespoke bedroom decor are among the top upgrades, along with lavish bathrooms.

A new queen room at the Bellagio

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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, is set to open this spring. Situated steps from the Strip, the resort boasts a Mohegan Sun Casino, 5-acre desert pool oasis, theater and 12 dining and drinking destinations. Venue highlights include Todd English’s Olives, Kris Yenbamroong’s Night + Market, a new Nobu outpost and Hakkasan Group’s Casa Calavera. Three distinctive towers will house guest rooms featuring modern desert décor by Los Angeles-based design firm Studio Collective.

The Chandelier Bar at The Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan opened in December 10 years ago. The resort will celebrate this milestone with a variety of new and exclusive packages, experiences and hospitality offerings that are sure to appeal to any high roller. Under the stewardship of CEO Bill McBeath, this distinctive brand has continued to be one of Sin City’s hottest hotels, attracting celebrities from Jay-Z and Beyoncé to Gwyneth Paltrow, John Mayer, Jennifer Lopez and Florence Welch. We break the hotel down by the numbers to see what makes it so special.

Where to Shop:

Nestled in the upper section of the Wynn Plaza Shops is a new two-story, 4,500-square-foot Hermès shop. Designed by Parisian architecture firm RDAI, the airy boutique’s interior is inspired by Nevada’s Valley of Fire State Park nature preserve, featuring warm russet tones, cork walls and cognac-hued leather furniture. Shoppers can find silk scarves, jewelry, leather goods and equestrian equipment on the lower level, as well as a discreet VIP salon and spaces for home and beauty products. On the upper floor, women’s ready-to-wear and shoes are arranged alongside men’s ready-to-wear, fine jewelry and watches.

The new Hermès boutique

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On the heels of the debut of its women’s store at the Bellagio, Louis Vuitton has opened a men’s store in the resort and casino. Past the strikingly modern façade, shoppers are greeted with walls of leather goods. The store’s broad wood ceiling dips in the center to highlight travel, a key to Louis Vuitton’s rich heritage and spirit, then soars into a gallery area lined with a grand display of shoes and ready-to-wear items. Guests with private client appointments have special access to an outdoor terrace filled with native desert palms, where they can view the famous Bellagio fountain show.

Louis Vuitton at the Bellagio

Joining the roster of luxury fashion brands like Celine, Breitling and Off-White, French fashion house Balenciaga has made Wynn Las Vegas its new home. The boutique offers both men’s and women’s ready-to-wear clothing and accessories that are perfect for a night out on the town.

Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk bag

Where to Eat:

Spritz Restaurant & Bar at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is the newest concept by 50 Eggs Hospitality Group, providing a calm oasis for those looking to escape the madness of Sin City. An Italian Riviera–inspired rooftop poolside café at the famed luxury resort, Spritz offers guests an elevated poolside dining experience for breakfast and lunch, along with an innovative bar menu featuring handcrafted cocktails, refreshing slushies and a signature spritz program. Healthful dishes include a crudités and edamame board and a Skuna Bay salmon poke bowl with cilantro brown rice and a chili citrus vinaigrette.

Spritz Restaurant & Bar at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

What to Do:

At the Nevada Museum of Art in downtown Reno, The World Stage exhibition boasts a world-class collection of contemporary works from collector Jordan D. Schnitzer and his family foundation.

Kehinde Wiley, “Marechal Floriano Peixoto II” from The World Stage: Brazil series (2009)

On view through February 7, 2021, are 90 important pieces from 34 renowned American artists, including rising stars like Kehinde Wiley and Mickalene Thomas, as well as prominent names such as Andy Warhol and Robert Rauschenberg.

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Since arriving in Sin City in 1967, Wynn has worked for education reform. “I was concerned because we had the highest dropout rate in the country, and could not understand how that was possible in a state that seemed to be flourishing [with] lots of resources and lots of glamour,” she says. In between her social work, which would earn her a position as chair of Communities and Schools of Nevada, Wynn also helped reshape the city’s image as a seedy Babylon to that of a cultural destination by stocking her hotels with world-class art.

At the Bellagio, Wynn commissioned Dale Chihuly’s career-defining glass sculpture Fiori di Como, which now hangs in the lobby. “We went over to Dale’s house where he had put a glass art installation at the bottom of his lap pool,” says Wynn. “And I said to him, ‘I want that in my ceiling in the Bellagio lobby.’ So that’s how we got that.”

As a member of the board at LACMA, Wynn now plays a critical role in bringing art to the masses. In 2016, she pledged $50 million to the museum’s forthcoming, $600 million dollar addition — the oblong-shaped David Geffen Studio designed by Swiss Pritzker Award–winning starchitect Peter Zumthor. “This is [Zumthor’s] first buildings in America,” she says. “He’s very, very rare and very elegant.” With homes in Idaho, Beverly Hills, New York and Miami, Wynn has plenty of space to house her own growing art collection. Last year, in her first major acquisition since her divorce, she bid $142.4 million on Francis Bacon’s Three Studies of Lucian Freud. The gambit paid off; today, the triptych hangs in her Beverly Hills lobby—up the way from where the David Geffen Studio will be unveiled in 2023.

The acquisition represents what Wynn calls a “golden” chapter in her life—defined by independence and advocacy. “It was extraordinarily creative and fun to build companies and build communities,” she says. “And now, what’s most satisfying is giving back and focusing not on you, but on others.” Following yesterday’s settlement in the six-year legal tussle with her embattled ex-husband, it seems Wynn is continuing to hold onto what’s golden.

Main image: John Russo

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But today, Christie, who’s now MGM Resorts International’s president of events and nightlife, is setting the night to music in a more intimate and retro way at The Mayfair Supper Club.

The new 10,000-square-foot Bellagio hot spot, where A-listers like Leona Lewis, Shaun White, and Nina Dobrev rang in the new year, is redefining the idea of dinner and a show in Vegas. Guests at the venue can eat chef Wesley Holton’s wagyu caviar rolls, truffle fettuccine, and lobster thermidor while enjoying live music and immersive productions created by Dennis Jauch, Kim Willecke, and Phil Shaw of No Ceilings Entertainment (which has worked on TV shows like America’s Got Talent and The X Factor). At any given moment, you might see a dozen performers onstage, with support from The Mayfair Jazz Trio.

The scene evolves from Prohibition-era jazz club to late-night dance party as the revelry progresses; one member of the creative team is choreographer Dana Foglia, whose credits include Beyoncé’s “Formation” video. There’s also a backdrop with no rival: the Bellagio Fountains.

“People come to Vegas for experiences they can’t get in their hometown,” Christie says. “If you see Mayfair, you’ll see that this is something that’s unmatched in America. You can’t get the combination of great entertainment and world-class food, beverage, and design in the best location elsewhere. It’s the 50-yard line of the Strip, overlooking the fountains.”

Christie and MGM Resorts chief hospitality officer Ari Kastrati visited stylish members-only London club Annabel’s and were “blown away by the design,” so they tapped Annabel’s designer Martin Brudnizki to work on The Mayfair Supper Club. Christie and Kastrati also found inspiration at Ibiza’s Lio, a hybrid restaurant, club, and cabaret venue.

“It wasn’t about doing Lio,” Christie says of Mayfair. “It was about how the environment was all-encompassing and a place where you could have a really good dinner and a really good cocktail and really good entertainment. We started working on how we can take this DNA and also look backwards at the glamorous supper clubs and lounges of the Las Vegas past.”

They also considered the locale on Bellagio’s man-made waterfront. The result is a transporting space that includes a sea-green Murano glass canopy, coral-inspired lighting, and a ceramic shell wall. It’s a place where Christie would love for guests to spend an entire evening. One tagline for Mayfair is “Dinner is just the beginning,” meaning that if you’re having a wonderful time, there’s no reason to go somewhere else.

“Vegas is the entertainment capital of the world,” Christie says. “There’s always going to be room for DJs, but there was an oversaturation of the marketplace. People want other things. There’s no need to build more giant big-box nightclubs.”

Fittingly, at the Park MGM resort that was unveiled in 2018, Christie is working with L.A. operators like Hollywood scene-makers Mark and Jonnie Houston, street food titan Roy Choi, and mezcal queen Bricia Lopez to create more intimate experiences.

The entrance to the Houston brothers’ On The Record speakeasy is through a two-story record store. Once inside, highlights include karaoke rooms and a Vinyl Parlor with high-profile guest bartenders. To get into Choi’s Best Friend restaurant, you pass through a neon-lit room that resembles a liquor store in L.A.’s Koreatown. Then you can feast on Korean barbecue and fierce, funky stews while a DJ plays.

At both On The Record and Best Friend, there’s a surprising wow factor before you even sit down at a table. Just walking in is an energizing experience. “There’s a nontraditional experience, and you’re visually stimulated,” Christie says. “Best Friend is born out of Roy’s brain and blood, sweat, and tears. What I learned from Roy is how to do wow in a different way. It’s the same with Jonnie and Mark. They’re known for their entrances. There’s that first moment of surprise and intrigue.”

Another way that nightlife has shifted in Vegas involves the integration of bold and exciting food. (“Twenty years ago, it might have been a bag of popcorn,” Christie says.) You’ll find this commitment to flavor-packed cuisine at Park MGM inside both Best Friend and Lopez’s Mama Rabbit lounge. At Mama Rabbit, an extensive collection of mezcal and tequila can be paired with carne asada tacos, queso fundido, or guacamole. Christie knows it’s important for Mama Rabbit’s food and cocktails to be a reflection of Lopez’s Oaxacan roots.

“Bricia educated me about her upbringing and culture and why we should be more progressive about the food,” Christie says. But you can also come by Mama Rabbit to play blackjack or see live music.

“People want the things they know and are comfortable with, but people also travel more now and have access to things visually via social media,” Christie says. “People are expecting more. It’s about experiential places and experiential dining, served up in different ways.”

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For a perfect weekend in Las Vegas, we’ve got you covered. From over-indulging to enjoying all the extravagances available along the Strip, you’ll want the top accommodations and maybe a little workout in between to sweat out the toxins. We’ve rounded up our favorite new restaurants, bars, hotels and a hot fitness studio to round-out your weekend in Vegas.

Where to Stay:

The new W Las Vegas hotel’s Extreme WOW penthouse suite was designed by Lenny Kravitz and is built for entertaining—or, as the rock star’s hit single suggests, “Dancin’ Til Dawn.” “You immediately feel the funky style when you walk in and see a grand piano,” says W Las Vegas general manager Mark Eberwein of the slick space, which is equipped with Sonos speakers throughout and decorated with lush upholstered sofas and sleek marble furniture. The walk-out balconies, with vistas of the city’s skyline and surrounding mountains, are an ideal perch for watching the sun set—or rise, as the case may be.

The luxe WOW Suite living room at W Las Vegas

The private El Cortez suite—which casino mogul and former owner Jackie Gaughan lived in for nearly 35 years—is now welcoming its very first guests following a necessary facelift. “It has never before been available to the public, and we wanted to honor Jackie’s legacy by keeping the look and feel of the space,” says El Cortez’s executive manager and partner, Alexandra Epstein Gudai. “The kitchen retains its retro microwave and fridge, and the inlaid carpeting and blush pink upholstered walls are original.” The singular space is available by application only. Prices are seasonal.

The Romper Room at El Cortez

What to Do:

People flock to Sin City for many things, but healthy living has rarely been one of them—until now. “I’ve lived in Vegas almost 29 years,” says Shannon McBeath, co-founder of the city’s hottest new cycling studio, The Ride. “It’s always been my dream to open the high-end fitness studio I feel Vegas deserves.” McBeath says the idea was born from visiting her daughter in L.A., and taking business trips to New York with her husband, Cosmopolitan Las Vegas CEO Bill McBeath, where she made a point of doing her research. “I would seek out the greatest fitness studios,” she says. Many spin classes later, The Ride—which McBeath opened with partners Mark Cornelsen and
Milo Miloscia—is a studio worthy of its high-rolling locale. The luxurious 4,400-square-foot facility is centered around a semicircular cycling theater furnished with state-of-the-art Stages SC3 bikes arranged stadium-style in three levels. The party-while-you-perspire vibe is enhanced by a sound system by Frankie Desjardins (the technician behind Celine Dion’s Vegas show) and high-tech lighting from Ronen Mintz (of the Electric Daisy Carnival and Life Is Beautiful music festivals). McBeath, a longtime philanthropist, also opens the doors of her studio to local charities. “Every four to six weeks, we let a charity fill the room,” she says. “To me, getting the community involved is the best part of what I do.” We’ll pedal to that!

Ride
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Las Vegas has never lacked for live entertainment, but since The Smith Center opened five years ago, there’s been more of a very specific variety. “People often say that Broadway is the longest street in America,” says The Smith’s president and CEO Myron Martin, “and now it runs through Las Vegas.” Martin, whose $470 million performance center has already staged nearly 2,000 Broadway shows, opens the 2017–18 season with Something Rotten, running August 8–13, and concludes it with Hamilton, May 29–June 3, 2018. “We go out of our way to get shows that will resonate with our audiences,” he says. The 20th anniversary of Rent and the revival of The Color Purple are the two Martin says he’s most looking forward to in the months ahead.

The Smith Center:
Credit: Steve Hall

Where to Eat:

Zuma at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas raises the stakes when it comes to Sin City’s Asian cuisine. Pair Japanese whiskey cocktails with dishes from chef and founder Rainer Becker’s main kitchen, sushi counter and white-hot robata grill, which burns odorless binchotan charcoal and never fails to deliver mouthwatering plates of the handsome izakaya’s ultra-popular spicy beef tenderloin and jumbo tiger prawns with yuzu pepper.

The bar at Chica

50 Eggs’ newest concept is Chica at The Venetian Las Vegas. Lorena Garcia, the first Latina chef to helm a restaurant on the Strip, makes a bold debut with exotic fare—think braised short-rib arepas and Meyer lemon rotisserie chicken with Peruvian purple-potato salad and chimichurri—that transports diners to the South American climes
that inspire her cuisine.

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What was the inspiration to launch a vodka?

There’s nothing quite like the excitement you feel when you arrive in Las Vegas. Our inspiration behind Vegas Baby Vodka was to capture that spirit in a bottle.

What makes it special?

We tested dozens of vodkas and eventually landed on a corn vodka with a smooth and neutral flavor. Vegas Baby Vodka is distilled using a column still and filtered through a charcoal filter for an ultra-smooth finish. Our vodka has a touch of sweetness from the corn, which brings out the flavors of any cocktail.

How do you like to drink it?

During quarantine, we’ve had the opportunity and the time to experiment with several recipes using ingredients that we found in our pantry. One of our favorites is what we call Mama Amour, which includes Vegas Baby Vodka, prosecco and grapefruit juice. It’s refreshing and delish!

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“Wet Republic will welcome millions of guests to a completely evolved experience,” says Rich Kenny, vice president of VIP marketing and customer development for Hakkasan Group, the global hospitality powerhouse behind the 54,500-square-foot hot spot. “Our venue will continue to uphold its world-renowned reputation of being a Las Vegas staple and one of the top pool parties, but in an enhanced setting. Everything from our additional plunge pools to our new LED structure and sound system will take the experience to the next level.”

The multimillion-dollar revamp of Wet Republic was led by the esteemed New York City-based architecture firm Rockwell Group. Upgraded cabanas and bungalows are perfect settings for high rollers who want a luxurious experience while enjoying DJ sets from headliners like Zedd, Steve Aoki and Tiësto. Sound-system enhancements include L-Acoustics Kara and ARCS II speakers, which are also used at Coachella, Tomorrowland and Hakkasan Group’s Omnia nightclub. Get ready to hear the beat drop again and again.

For a more intimate dayclub option, there’s Jemaa, which aims to be an alternative to mega clubs. This weekend soiree at the Jacques Garcia–designed NoMad rooftop pool features DJs who also spin at Park MGM’s On the Record speakeasy and club. If you’re bored with bottle service, Jemaa offers “Cocktail Explosions” like a pineapple daiquiri that serves 15.

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Ken Fulk

How did being in Las Vegas and having such a large footprint make you think differently?

Here, we embraced the architecture of the space by dividing it into distinct zones that feel intimate despite the size of the overall space. As you enter, there’s a take-away area with our custom salmon-pink coffee cart, which leads to café seating along the windows. Up on the second level, the lounge area features a bar and sexy serpentine emerald velvet sofas, while the surrounding dining areas offer large banquettes and curtains to help soften the space. Sadelle’s is open 18 hours a day, seven days a week.

Did the idea of this being a true all-day restaurant influence the design?

We looked to the classic grand cafes of Belle Époque Paris, which perfected the transition from day to night with versatile furnishings and great lighting. With multiple seating areas that range from bistro-style two-tops to large upholstered banquettes, the restaurant can accommodate anything from a quick breakfast on the go to a large seated private dinner and everything in between.

The private dining room at Sadelle’s

In Las Vegas, everything is over the top and celebratory. What are your favorite examples of how the design at Sadelle’s embraces this idea?

This is a celebration of materials and color—an amped-up version of the palette at the original SoHo location. We were inspired in part by the vibrancy of Vegas but also by the incredible light within the space. We wanted to use colors that wouldn’t wash out and would feel sophisticated from morning to night so we started with ocean blue, chive green and rosy salmon pink and layered in a range of luxurious textures like herringbone wood and inlaid stone floors, velvet upholstery, fringed drapery and polished oak with brass details.

What makes Bellagio such a good location for Sadelle’s?

The Bellagio was the first to redefine luxury in Las Vegas, with its commitment to impeccable design and personalized service. The Sadelle’s experience—from the seafood towers to the many custom details we created—is perfectly aligned with that ideal of meaningful luxury.

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It is his work in Sin City however that has given us some of his most inspiring creations, with projects like the provençal château-inspired lobby at the Park MGM. Its stunning treescape vistas painted across folding screens stationed behind the front desks and the intricately laced branches that hang from the ceiling in a labyrinthine cluster that make everyone that steps into the space feel like they have been transported into a Guillermo del Toro film are true showcases of his talent. Brudnizki’s greatest skill is the ability to merge the traditional with the fantastical into a seamless amalgamation that is uniquely his vision. Speaking on his work in the city he says, “Las Vegas is very unique, with a history that has inspired millions of people. It is the epitome of fun; everyone comes to Vegas to have the best time so we always want to create interiors that encourage this emotion whilst remaining elegant, timeless, and glamorous.”

No such location represents this idea more than his work at the restaurant Bavette’s. With its dark richly appointed red velvet seating, stain glass lamps, and timber accents, the space at once feels like stepping through to a bygone era but with enough modernity, and uniqueness to keep the interior feeling timely. With so many show-stopping venues under his belt what really makes Brudnizki succeed in the competitive world of design is his ability to tell a story with his interiors. He says about the process, “We work very closely with the client from inception to completion, ensuring we work to their needs. We will first come up with a design narrative that effortlessly wraps up wants and desires whilst also making the space work on a business level. We are meticulous in detail and will have prototypes made for each element; everything is tested for comfort and functionality before being signed off by the client. It’s very collaborative.”

Bavette’s Steakhouse.

This ease with clients and ability to create such memorable spaces has led to his most exciting project yet: a new space opening this winter called the Mayfair Supper Club in the Bellagio hotel. Brudnizki says the space will keep the “glamorous spirit of old Las Vegas in mind, combined with the narrative of mythical stories and tales of the sea. The result is a space that is richly designed, with many layers that entice and cocoon its guests.” If it is anything like Brudnizki’s other spaces, we can guarantee that people will be flocking to the venue for years to come.

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Delmonico is celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse’s sophisticated enterprise, with vaulted ceilings, a baby grand piano, and a killer whiskey selection. It’s a hit with conventioneers who return time after time for a well-prepared steak, but longtime fans know that it’s really a New Orleans–flavored restaurant masquerading as a steak house.

“Delmonico has found a balance between staying on top of trends and incorporating seasonal dishes,” Rainwater says, “while remaining true to—and offering most of—the items we have featured on the menu since we opened.”

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In a town known for continuous change, where executives flit from new resort to new resort, it’s rare to find someone who has been dedicated to one space for nearly her entire career. Crampton began when The Forum Shops did, in 1992, as director of marketing, and she has helped build it into one of the most sought-after shopping destinations on the Strip. Over her near-30-year career, she has overseen two massive expansions (one featured one of the world’s only spiral escalators) and brought in many Las Vegas firsts, including flagship stores for Versace, Louis Vuitton, Armani, and Jimmy Choo. She’ll collaborate with teams to work on everything from the interior design of common-area seating to coordination of advertising and public relations between the property and the shops, luring in new-to-market boutiques that want to make Las Vegas their home and ensuring that the shops themselves all work together in harmony. “The science behind a winning tenant mix is vital and requires dedication,” she explains. “We want to make certain we have a good balance that appeals to a broad audience. In that way, we also look for brands that complement one another.”

Maureen Crampton

That work results in a kind of feng shui and a good flow through the space, which, at 683,000 square feet with a mazelike layout, can feel overwhelming without the right touches to guide you. “Guests love the ambience and attention to detail. The shopping center has created a true sense of both comfort and excitement at the same time,” Crampton says.

Over the years, demographics such as the average shopper’s age or place of origin may change, but certain constants remain: They are a brand-conscious, educated, and informed clientele, and it’s part of Crampton’s job to ensure they all find what they are looking for. Some 22 million people pass through the vast shopping center annually, with 80 percent of them tourists hailing from countries all over the world, including Japan, China, the UK, and Brazil. Throughout the mall, more than 25 languages are spoken to meet global guests’ needs. “Our customers still enjoy the thrill of a purchase,” Crampton notes, and “they want to be able to qualify their visit to Las Vegas with some type of ‘trophy’—something that they can take away and return to their hometown or country that speaks to their vacation experience.”

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Gray, a freelance writer, was the longtime Vegas correspondent for People Magazine, as well as Rolling Stone and Entertainment Weekly, while Sheckells is the same for The Hollywood Reporter and has also served as editor for various local lifestyle mags, including Vegas Seven, 944, and Vegas Rated. “We talk a lot about insider baseball. We talk a lot about what it’s like to be on red carpets; we give people a look into that life. It’s not always glamorous,” admits Sheckells. But when the pair dishes on what’s happening around town, or what it’s like at some of these crazy parties, it’s hard to imagine otherwise.

Their second episode broke the news that country star Eric Paslay was having a new baby. In another episode, TJ Lavin revealed he almost drowned while filming his MTV show The Challenge. Between red carpet talk and celebrity reveals, the series also includes a wide range of guests offering their own insights on what makes Vegas tick. “We’ll have a casino executive one week, and then we’ll have a politician another day doing a food review for us,” Sheckells says. “We have really eclectic tastes of what people bring to the table.”

It initially began as an inside joke between the two, who through the years found themselves working side by side on red carpets. Often, they would team up to interview various stars together. “Those ended up being some of the most fun interviews of the evening,” recalls Gray, “because Melinda and I would just go back and forth with the celebrities. We realized that we sounded basically like a radio show.”

Their easy and fun dynamic plays well on air, with Sheckells doing many of the avant-garde tasks, such as getting done up in the style of Cirque du Soleil’s Michael Jackson ONE to celebrate what would have been Jackson’s 60th birthday. Gray, who writes the script each week, plays the straight man to Sheckells’s creative whims. “Mark is kind of like my reality check. I need someone to tell me when it’s gone too far,” Sheckells laughs.

“Melinda is who takes the show to another dimension,” Gray says. “She’s the one people will be talking about after the show is over at 6 p.m.”

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When he came onboard with Caesars, the company was riding high with Celine Dion and Elton John emblazoned on the marquee of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. By the time 2013 rolled around, and visitors began skewing younger, he asked, “What if we were to introduce the first pop residency in Las Vegas?” Soon, he had his sights set on their next big act: Britney Spears. “Like when they were first bringing Celine to the market, there was some skepticism: would it work?” he admits. Competing with traditional nightclubs for younger crowds would be a gamble, so he had to find a star who could draw them in. “Britney was a really exciting choice for that.”

Gastwirth with Mariah Carey and H. C. Rowe, vice president and general manager of The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. (Photo by David Becker)

Her blockbuster four-year run proved him right. Then came J. Lo, Backstreet Boys and Mariah, among others, each with their own brands of high-energy performances. And being able to rattle off most of these resident headliners without mentioning full names is totally by design. “The first screen is ‘can they go by one name?’” he says, laughing. Combine that with a vast catalog of hits and a global fan base, and you’ve got a pretty short list of candidates whom Gastwirth and Caesars would like to showcase in the future.

Yet musical acts aren’t the only cards he is ready to play. Banking on younger audiences who are looking for more than just the same-old Vegas experience, his team recently announced a residency for Nitro Circus, an extreme sports production slated to open early 2019 at Bally’s. Headed up by daredevil Travis Pastrana, who this summer recreated Evel Knievel’s famous jump over the Caesars Palace fountains, the BMX and motocross show sets up shop in the same theater that once housed another iconic Vegas show, Jubilee, that ran there for more than 30 years. “Our focus is on shows that might be a bit more immersive and interactive versus a traditional Broadway show,” Gastwirth says. “We’re making history here.”

Main image: Celine Dion during a benefit concert at OMNIA Nightclub Inside Caesars Palace. (Denise Truscello/Getty Images)

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Bellagio
Japanese artist Kisho Mwakaiyama invites spectators into his process as he creates “Vendarta 100: Six Elements and The Seasons” through January. From a guest lounge, curious guests can watch the artist produce 24 square gouache paintings in the temporary artist studio located next to the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, or see the finished product when it goes on permanent display at Mandalay Bay.

Park MGM
Trees are a big focus for any park, but especially in Park MGM’s new lobby. Brazilian woodworker Henrique Oliveira’s brings the outdoors inside with his centerpiece, which  incorporates giant root structures spanning across the ceiling. Explore the rest of the lobby a bit more and discover other nature-inspired visuals by David Hockney, Shahram Karimi and Shoja Azari.

MGM Resorts Park MGM Lobby (Photo Patrick Michael Chin)

Fashion Show
Art doesn’t always have to be confined to a room, as the new installation at Fashion Show has proven. The luxe mall’s new Sculpture Garden features two pieces from Burning Man, Heartfullness and InSpire.

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Masi’s first Strip endeavor was Light at Bellagio, which ushered in an era of massive, million-dollar nightclubs appointed with big room DJs, banging sound systems and the ultimate see-and-be-seen status symbol: bottle service. Then the floodgates opened: Masi and Light Group opened venues at The Mirage, Mandalay Bay and Aria, each bigger and more extravagant than the last with lines snaking out the door and crowds huddled behind velvet ropes waiting to be part of the scene.

A decade later, Masi, much like Las Vegas itself, is once again in the midst of another transformation. “We went from a place that really had no nightlife to a place with too much nightlife,” Masi says of the city. With his latest company, Clique Hospitality, he’s moved towards smaller scale nights out, including venues like the chic Clique Lounge at Cosmopolitan or the neighborhood-feeling Hearthstone Kitchen at Red Rock Resort, as well as expanded to other markets including San Diego and Washington, D.C. “I saw a higher-end market that was looking for a cool bar, a great restaurant. [They] don’t want to be crammed in with 5,000 people, looking to a DJ.”

The impresario’s latest developments are part of Palm’s $620 million renovation—the 55th floor Apex created its own sort of social feng shui with tables and seating designed to encourage a convivial atmosphere and four giant Dustin Yellin sculptures in the middle of the room. “We’re actually encouraging you to talk to the person next to or in front of you,” says Masi. First floor Camden Cocktail Lounge is inspired by the cool speakeasies from across the pond with cleverly crafted cocktails by talented mixologists, stunning visuals such as a ceiling that glitters with black and gold pebbles, and two pieces by renowned American artist Richard Prince. “You’re going from Real World to high-end art world,” he adds, a nod to the Palms being the first home to MTV’s The Real World: Las Vegas. “Nothing against the Real World,” he laughs. “There was a time for it, but it’s not now.”

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Cup of Joe: Europeans are particular about their coffee, and Leoné Café at Tivoli Village reminds me of home. It is also in Summerlin and a local’s favorite.

Power Lunch: I have lunch at Terrace Pointe Café at Wynn almost every day, where they make me my own signature salad with grilled chicken, tomatoes, avocado, asparagus and quinoa. They keep me healthy! Overlooking the pool and gardens, it is very relaxed, yet refined. It makes business feel like vacation.

Retail Therapy: I’m French, so my wife and I are both very into fashion. One of our favorites is Fashion Show Mall, where Neiman Marcus and Saks both have incredible collections. The mall also has several smaller boutiques where I like to shop. It’s just across the street from Wynn, so whenever I’m in the mood for something new, it is very convenient.

Hidden Gem: Ask any local and they will tell you that Vintner Grill is one of the best restaurants in town. Located in Summerlin where it’s hidden in a business complex, it’s easy to miss, but once inside the dining room and patio are stunning. Plus, the food is fantastic—try the half-chicken with mac and cheese.

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Power Lunch: I’m not awesome at stopping for lunch, but if I’m with the team, we hit up In-N-Out or get a slice at Secret Pizza in the Cosmopolitan. For more of a “grownup” lunch, I’ve fallen hard for Milos—quick, super tasty and easy. If I’m being super indulgent, I go for Lotus of Siam.

Cocktail Hour: If I have to go outside the Momofuku family, Frankie’s Tiki Room can be pretty epic for the right cocktail-hour guests. For a shot, a beer and a game of Pac-Man, ReBAR.

Retail Therapy: Patina Decor. I get lost and somehow convince myself I need the most ridiculous winter hat in the dead of summer, or a dining room set for an apartment too small to even house it!

Field Trip: In Vegas, I’m up at 5 and in an Uber by 5:15 on my way to Red Rock Canyon. Being a New Yorker, I can’t resist starting my mornings outdoors in one of the most gorgeous parks just minutes away from work—and I’ve got to get ahead of the loads of cookies, cakes and pies I’ll inevitably consume in the kitchen.

Date Night: On the strip, Carbone in Aria will crush you with clever and fun old-school, new-school Italian food. For Vegas/Italian feels through a totally different lens, try Battista’s Hole in the Wall.

Don’t miss: The Neon Museum. It’s the best place to explore. I love checking out all the fonts and signs from Vegas past and present, and it reminds me of the pink neon signs hanging over the entrance of every Milk Bar location.

Hidden Gem: I love being a cheesy tourist, so Vegas Indoor Skydiving and also the roller coaster at New York New York are personal favorites.

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Where do you tend to look for new pieces?

It changes. A lot of the inventory actually comes from EZ Pawn Corp. because we have to keep it authentic and that is the pawnshop; it reminds people that it’s a treasure hunt. I try to relay that thrill of finding things—I like to put a Cartier ring next to a costume ring because of that.

What’s the difference between a Beauty & Essex pawn shop and a more traditional shop?

Other than the beautiful décor and large presence of jewelry, the Beauty & Essex pawnshop has my seal of approval for the items that go out for sale. Putting my “bygoldgirl” seal of approval on things really makes the difference.

With a speakeasy so close to the inventory, you must get a few buzzed-shoppers…

We definitely get interesting shoppers, but what I love most are the customers who are looking to top-off their night. So if you’re going to Beauty & Essex to take in the amazing food, the scenery, the vibe, the atmosphere and then to top off a great night, for example, you buy your wife the beautiful ring she spotted on the way in. The icing on the cake of your night is making that purchase for her, and she always remembers the experience there. I love stories like that because where else can you do that? We’re open the same hours as the restaurant. We’ve had stories where guests will have pieces presented at tables for special occasions—we’ve had proposals.

Beauty & Essex Las Vegas store front

What was your approach to curating the selection for the Vegas location?

With New York I came in after they had already opened, but with Vegas I feel much more connected. Rich Wolf and I picked out every single fixture, from the lights on the walls to the showcases. Everything has a Vegas twist; we have a lot of good luck charms, lot’s of “blingy” pieces for the winners at the casino, and then the usual eclectic mix of pieces that people love. We kept it true to form, there’s always something for everyone, but there is definitely a little more sparkle for Vegas.

Any exciting purchases recently?

It actually happened this past weekend at the Las Vegas opening. I can’t say her name, but a certain celebrity came into our store before it opened to kind of get a sneak peek. If you know us, then you know our mascot and good luck charm is a priceless Biggie Smalls action figure, and this celebrity came in and saw a bracelet hanging from the figurine and decided to buy it on the spot for their significant other.  It was a celebrity, but it’s the moments that excite me; it’s how pieces are found in this mish mosh of stuff that create something so special. It makes the jewelry come full circle.

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Inside the NetJets Challenger 650

The Challenger 650 also offers a top-of-the-line experience when it comes to aesthetics, thanks to plush surroundings (think leather upholstery and modern, clean colors) and a next-generation in-flight entertainment system that boasts high-definition monitors, audio/video on demand, Bluetooth integration and industry-leading connectivity. It’s a worthy addition to NetJets’ Signature Series of aircraft, known for sky-high comfort, style and state-of-the-art technology. 

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“They’re not just slippers,” Wynn says of her handmade-in-Italy collection, which includes The Zoe, a denim-and-leather design named after her daughter. “I’ll wear the blue denim ones out shopping.” 

The velvet, denim and linen backless shoes, all named after prominent women in Wynn’s life (including her chic mother Elaine), feature elegant designs that Wynn herself drew on fabric. 

“You know when you open Architectural Digest and they show you people’s homes?” Wynn says. “Those people are entertaining in their homes. And when they entertain, there are a lot of women like me who don’t want to wear outside shoes inside their homes with their beautiful fabrics, rugs and floors.”

The line started when Wynn, daughter of Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn, wanted to create slippers for herself and Zoe, now 11.

Cocktail slippers by Kevyn Wynn

“She’s very much a fashionista, much more so than me,” says Wynn, who spent more than 15 years working for her father’s Mirage Resorts, eventually overseeing design and merchandising of private-label fashion and home products at the hotels. “I wanted to inspire her. The day we got all the samples back from Italy, she opened up the box and she put them all on the floor in front of the couch. We looked at each other, and they were so beautiful. We started high-fiving and dancing around the room.”

These slippers, in fact, are made for dancing, even on the biggest night of your life. 

“We have several pairs that would be perfect for a bride,” Wynn says. “When you’re dancing all night and your feet are killing you and you take off your heels, these are the perfect slippers to put on. They’re a mule and you just slip in and they’re soft and they’re not too high. But if you got photographed with these on, they’re still beautiful.”

Wynn is also working on after-golf slippers for women and a men’s line.

“My father has been dying for me to make him a pair,” Wynn says.

Kevyn Wynn slippers, $275-$295, kevynwynn.com

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“Rich MacDonald saved the best for last,” says sales director Kristen Routh-Silberman of Synergy Sotheby’s International Realty. “They all have the most beautiful views of the Strip, the valley and the mountains. They are panoramic, jaw-dropping.”

For Vegas, this is truly life at the top—MacDonald Highlands, known for its modern architecture, is in a stunning setting 3,300 feet above the city. “Rich really had such a big vision. Nobody ever thought he could build on the mountains like he did,” Routh-Silberman says of the “fully amenitized country-club community,” which includes its own golf course, tennis courts, restaurant and swimming and spa facilities.

The Residences at Mandarin Oriental

This new upscale housing inventory comes at a moment when Vegas real estate is hitting unseen heights. Over on the Strip, broker Kamran Zand of Luxury Estates International recently sold a 2,755- square-foot condo at The Residences at Mandarin Oriental for $3.4 million. That’s the highest price ever per square foot—$1,234—for a resale unit in the high-rise.

“The ultra-high-end market is doing great,” Zand says. “Mandarin Oriental is the most sought-after building in town. The location is excellent, in the heart of the Strip in CityCenter. You’re walking distance to the best shopping, world-class entertainment and fine dining, as well as the new Las Vegas arena—a big plus if we get NBA and hockey teams.”

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Mario Carbone, Jeff Zalaznick, and Rich Torrisi

But the Aria restaurant, spanning almost 10,000 square feet, is bigger than the New York eatery and has a design influenced by the rich history of Vegas’ Rat Pack era. “This is not a replica,” chef Mario Carbone says. “It evokes the soul of Carbone and the food of Carbone, but this is a Carbone that is built for Las Vegas.”

3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South; aria.com

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Hour 1
Four friends and I check into adjoining Encore Resort double queen rooms with a floor-to-ceiling view of our only escape, the Wynn.

Hours 3-6

Usually trips to Las Vegas are about consumption, but this one actually allows for relaxation. On to the five-star Encore Spa, where lanterns from Morocco sit on rugs imported from Turkey. I follow my favorite routine—steam, sauna, shower, plunge pool—with a 50-minute deep tissue massage. Marek sprays lavender under my nose, which knocks me out and makes me dream I’ve actually gone to Casablanca.

Hours 7-10
Room service that would make Guy Fieri proud: chicken fingers, pasta bolognese with meatballs, club sandwich, fries. “You guys gamble yet?” asks the server. Suddenly 60 more hours seems like a tough deadline.

Hour 19
The boys break lockdown and escape for a breakfast of Bouchon Bakery’s T.K.O.’s, which are a worthy prize for leaving the building.

Hour 21
We check out the Penske-Wynn Ferrari Maserati showroom and dealership on the Wynn’s ground floor. No test drives, “otherwise we’d be the biggest thrill ride on the Strip,” says general manager Jerry Byrd. Ferrari fanatics can, however, get their photos taken in a red 2007 F430 Spider convertible—or buy consolation prizes at the shop next door: Movado watches, remote control cars and red, white and green hats. Viva Italia!

Hour 22
Sustenance at Tableau, the Wynn’s American bistro. The hotel’s signature cocktails The Dream, made with Perrier-Jouët champagne, and the whiskey-based Sinatra Smash go down easy.

Hour 25
Winter happens in Nevada? Outside it’s 42 degrees. But my jacket is balled up on the bottom of my suitcase.

Hour 25 1/2
Pay $15 to watch Runner Runner from the comfort of my new pseudo-home. Movies about gambling? The highest form of entertainment! Movies about online gambling? Deadlier than a hard 16 against a dealer’s seven.

Hour 28
Dinner at Mizumi, the Wynn’s Japanese restaurant opened in 2012: truffle-salted edamame, yellowtail sashimi and jalapeño gelée, Wagyu beef robatayaki, seared foie gras with Asian pear and tempura dates, duck bibimbap and so on. The rich red-and-gold room has a postcard view of one of the multiple waterfalls on the property. Niagara? Nagano? Where the hell am I?

Hour 31 1/2

Escapists can do no better than Le Rêve, an exquisite show set in the round—and on water—named one of the best to watch in Las Vegas. Combining Olympian-level divers with romance and rose ceremonies that would make The Bachelor proud, it’s meant to be a physical representation of Picasso’s Le Rêve painting. Diving, leaping, splashing, tumbling and a few death-defying drops make me wonder for a moment: Am I going to watch someone die tonight?

Hour 33

In the Wynn’s ever-changing lobby a giant carousel twirls with four white ponies made entirely of flowers. How many drunks have tried to ride one and shout, “Hi ho silver?” Before me, that is.

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Eighty-one guests enjoyed lunch catered by DW Bistro, a runway show of Mouret’s spring/summer 2015 collection and an opportunity to shop the collection alongside the designer—all with a beautiful desert backdrop.

“His design aesthetic isn’t like anyone else’s,” gushed Baldwin. “The way his clothing fits the body, there aren’t very many designers who design the way he does.”

Mouret, whose clothes have been worn by Amy Adams, Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Garner and Claire Danes, said, “The focus is on a really fitted silhouette but in a more ethereal way.” Some of the key pieces shown included floral print tanks, starched white shorts, kimono dresses in color-blocked pastels and grass-green asymmetrical skirts. 

“This collection is like a bouquet to my customer,” said Mouret. Other bouquets—English Garden Florist’s classic and crisp white hydrangea arrangements—adorned each table.

A fashion show for ballet enthusiasts proved perfectly paired. “They’re both about movement,” Baldwin mused. “I think music, dance, theater, fashion and art naturally complement each other.”

The designer agreed. “Ballet challenges your eye and shows how the female form can evolve,” said Mouret, who’s opening his first freestanding store on New York’s Madison Avenue this month. “I think the balance of an outfit and the balance of a person in ballet is so singular.”

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Andrea’s

Andrea’s
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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This nightclub-dining hybrid serves Asian-inspired cuisine and an interactive cocktail menu presented on iPads named after chart-topping hits and world-famous DJ’s.

BarMasa at Aria
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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For an evening of culinary entertainment, check out Chef Masa Takayama’s famed sushi restaurant featuring four VIP booths and communal seating for up to 10 guests. Watch as highly skilled chefs prep and plate dishes using only the finest quality meats, seafood and vegetables.

Botero Supper Club at Encore
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Botero at Encore has introduced offshoot Botero Supper Club, a collaboration with Surrender, Tryst and XS nightclubs. Sit back and listen to celebrity DJ’s spin and enjoy cocktails and small plates like Hamachi tartare with crispy rice cake, rock shrimp po’ boys and turkey mozzarella meatball sliders.

Bouchon Bakery
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Thomas Keller’s second outpost is located directly off Las Vegas Boulevard. Try the croissants, pains au chocolat, muffins, cakes, tarts, cookies, savory sandwiches and custom-blend brew from Chef Keller’s partner, Equator Coffee Roasters.

Allegro

Citizens Kitchen & Bar
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
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Much like the casinos, Chef Brian Massie’s American restaurant is open 24/7 and includes dishes like the weekend Hangover Brunch, which comes with crispy fried chicken, bacon and cheddar loaded with waffles in a jalapeno maple syrup.

Commonwealth

Commonwealth
525 Fremonth Street
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Downtown Vegas’ revamp progresses with the pre-Prohibition-inspired Commonwealth. The 6,000-square-foot cocktail bar boasts a backroom speakeasy, a rooftop space and seasonal cocktails. Though the 20-foot-long bar attracts crowds, booths allow for private conversation.

DB Brasserie

DB Brasserie
3355 Las Vegas Boulevard South
dbbrasserie.com
French chef Daniel Boulud’s casual French eatery will boast a “bistro feel” thanks to mirrored walls and leather banquettes in Jaguar racing green. Diners can look forward to dishes like escargots spaetzle and poireaux vinaigrette.

Fleur by Hubert Keller
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
huberkeller.com
This casual small-plates restaurant features exotic dishes from around the world by Frenchman and Top Chef judge Hubert Keller.

Hakkasan, MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
hakkasanlv.com
An Asian-inspired menu features delicious entrees, including the ever so popular crispy-duck salad and strawberry-basil martini.

Kumi Japanese Restaurant + Bar
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
kumilasvegas.com
Kumi by Akira Back serves Korean-inflected Japanese food that draws from the lauded chef’s childhood like the Seoul Garden, a take on bibimbap with a sweet and spicy sauce.

L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
mgmgrand.com
Enjoy French cuisine where dinner is prepared right in front of you. Signature dishes include free-range quail stuffed with foie gras and steak tartar.

Lily Bar & Lounge at the Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South
bellagio.com
Lily Bar & Lounge is a welcome new spot from The Light Group. After 10 P.M., the retractable curtains drop over the open room, shrouding it in mystery. Enjoy over-the-top finger foods like Kobe chili fries and lobster tacos away from the prying eyes of curious gamblers.

Mizumi
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
wynnlasvegas.com
With its glowing waterfall and lush koi lagoon, Mizumi’s alfresco seating suggests a Japanese garden. The indoor space, once home to Okada, is drenched in crimson, a shade that’s said to induce appetite. But who needs coaxing with dishes like the Robatayaki platter, a mouthwatering combination of Kurobuta pork, Jidori chicken and Wagyu short ribs?

Red Square
3950 Las Vegas Boulevard South
redsquarelasvegas.com
For an extensive martini menu and vodka shots served below freezing temps, check out the Ice bar at Brian Massie’s Russian American restaurant.

Rose.Rabbit.Lie

Rose.Rabbit.Lie
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
roserabbitlie.com
It’s the premiere social club of its kind at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Rose.Rabbit.Lie is part restaurant, part nightclub with live entertainment, all in one exceptionally luxe venue.

RX Boiler Room
3930 Las Vegas Boulevard South
rxboilerroom.com
Chef and restaurateur Rick Moonen’s steam punk-themed Rx Boiler Room (Rx is shorthand for Rick’s ) has an apothecary lounge and a lab-style space with sexy velvet drapes. We recommend the braised oxtail croquettes and kampachi tartare tacos.

Scarpetta
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
scottconant.com
Scott Conant’s soulful Italian menu presents an extensive wine list with over 500 selections that span France, Italy and Spain.

Tetsu at Aria
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
aria.com
Tetsu guests can pick from a central table piled high with meat, seafood and vegetables, then move to one of six grills. (Four are blackjack-style tables, in case you forget you’re in Vegas.) Look for jalapeño octopus, Wagyu rib eye, live shrimp and foie gras. And remember to save room for Takayama’s truffle ice cream covered in gold flakes.

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1Oak
3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
1oaklasvegas.com
The popular nightclub that originated in New York City expands here with some of the best themed dance parties, held every Tuesday and Friday of the week.

Hakkasan, MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
hakkasanlv.com
This modern Chinese nightclub chain is spread out over five levels and can fit more than 3,000 people. Calvin Harris, DJ Tiesto and Steve Aoki have signed on as resident DJ’s in the former Studio 54 space.

Beacher’s Madhouse

Light Mandalay Bay
3950 Las Vegas BLVD South
daylightvegas.com
The Light Group’s Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay encompasses an outdoor stage framed by six LED screens and some of the same leading DJ’s—Skrillex, Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell, Alesso and Nicky Romero—who spin at Mandalay Bay club Light.

Marquee
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
marqueelasvegas.com
The multi-level day club boasts two pools, several bars and a gaming area with some of the best electronic DJ’s this side of town.

The Bank
3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South
thebanklasvegas.com
Located inside the Bellagio Hotel and Casino, the Bank nightclub hosts live music in a luxurious black and gold interior.

Tryst
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
trystlasvegas.com
For some of the best resident electronic DJ’s, Tryst has showcased music by Afrojack, Eric Prydz, Diplo and Lil Jon to name a few for a dance party that includes red walls, chandeliers and a gorgeous view of the waterfalls.

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Aria Sky Villas

Aria Sky Villas
3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South
aria.com
Aria Resort & Casino property’s 16 Sky Villas offer amenities like 24-hour butler service, in-room gyms and formal dining rooms.

Cosmopolitan
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
Located in the heart of the strip, art aficionados will appreciate the colorful murals and David Rockwell-designed rooms. Choose from 13 restaurants and don’t forget to sample the spiked ice-cream shake at the swim-up bar.

Four Seasons Hotel
3960 Las Vegas Boulevard South
fourseasons.com
This intimate Art Deco-inspired hotel has just 424 guest rooms outfitted with oversized artwork, panoramic views of the strip and floor-to-ceiling windows from floors 35 to 39.

Mandarin Oriental
3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South
mandartinoriental.com
Located directly on the strip, the intimate LEEd Gold certified building features 335 guest rooms, a bar, cocktail and tea lounge and a therapeutic mega spa that is spread over two levels at 27,000 square feet.

MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
mgmgrand.com
MGM Grand showcases 42 specialty rooms designed by Delos Living, which are fully devoted to both purifying the air and eliminating sleep-disruptive electromagnetic fields. Bonus: a Vitamin C–infused shower.

Palazzo/Venetian
3325 Las Vegas Boulevard South
palazzo.com
The two adjoining resorts boast fully furnished living spaces with jetted tubs, multiple TVs and glass-enclosed showers. Food and beverage options abound.

Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South
nobuhotels.com
Occupying what was once the 180-room Centurion Tower, Nobu Matsuhisa’s first hotel inside Caesars Palace boasts a billiards area, media room and a sushi bar where one of Nobu’s renowned chefs can prepare a meal for guests.

Wynn Las Vegas
3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South
wynnlasvegas.com
For spectacular views, wall-to-wall art and floor-to-ceiling windows, be sure to check in at the Tower Suites featuring spacious rooms, walk-in closets and a separate pool and lanai.

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1. The Killers

The award-winning rockers, who’ve sold more than 14 million albums worldwide, are one of the few acts performing at Life Is Beautiful that are actually from Las Vegas. Don’t let any of talk them you into playing cards.

2. Michael Jackson ONE

Cirque du Soleil’s latest creation opened exclusively at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in June 2013 to glowing reviews. Now the showis coming to the streets, determined to enchant, mesmerize and utterly beguile its audience with the music of the late king of pop.

3. Bruce & Eric Bromberg

Fresh off the opening of their latest venture, Manhattan’s Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken, the brothers Bromberg will be at Life is Beautiful to share not only their knowledge but their grub as part of the Chefs on Stage series.

4. Haim

This trio, made up of three sisters, is the most popular band of the moment and will be bringing hits including “The Wire” and “Forever” to the fest.

5. Tony Horton

After all the food and drink available, perhaps a good workout won’t be a bad idea. Thankfully P90X creator Tony Horton will be on hand to discuss his exceedingly popular fitness program.

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Buffet at Aria

3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South, arialasvegas.com

Claims to fame: 11 specialty stations, including a fish market (pictured right) and Latin cuisine 

The Room: A sprawling space with an expansive museum-cafeteria feel

Don’t miss: Custom taco and pasta bars, cheese grits, tomato soup and mini grilled cheeses at the American station and a variety of gluten-free options

Off the menu: Chefs are on hand to toss salads to guest specifications. 

Drink Up: $13 for unlimited mimosas, Bellinis, Bloody Marys, beer, sangria, wine and sparkling wine

Cost: From $19 (breakfast) to $40 (weekend dinner)

The Buffet at the Wynn

3131 Las Vegas Boulevard South, wynnlasvegas.com

Claims to fame: An airy, sky-lit space and a completely reinvented menu, thanks to recently poached Bacchanal chef Scott Green 

The Room: Carmen Miranda meets Willy Wonka, with a delightful central atrium and 16 cooking stations

Don’t miss: Waffle-battered fried chicken, Wagyu lasagna, cardamom-poached pears

Off the menu: Name it and the cooks will make it for you sans dairy, sodium, gluten or sugar—plus, the restaurants at Wynn and Encore both have vegan menus. 

Drink Up: $15 for unlimited wine (regular and sparkling) and mimosas

Cost: Breakfast, $21; dinner, from $39; champagne weekend brunch, $48

Mozen Bistro at Mandarin Oriental

3752 Las Vegas Boulevard South, mandarinoriental.com

Claim to fame: Mozen Bistro isn’t designed to be a buffet restaurant, but it can transform into one that accommodates 77 people at a time.

The Room: Floor-to-ceiling windows provide a great view of CityCenter.

Don’t miss: An elaborate seafood station with an extensive raw bar, japchae (Korean sweet-potato noodles) with bulgogi, Hong Kong–style steamed grouper, Indian murgh makhani

Off the menu: The party never has to end—after brunch, diners can relocate to the 23rd-floor Mandarin Bar from 5p.m. to 8p.m.

Drink Up: $35 for free-flowing Veuve Clicquot or $19 for unlimited mimosas, and Bloody Marys infused with Thai chili and garlic

Cost: $58

Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace

3570 Las Vegas Boulevard South, caesarspalace.com

Claims to fame: With a new $17 million buffet, Bacchanal now has nine kitchens, 600 seats and upwards of a 500 different dishes daily

The Room: Bacchanal is truly massive. Think you’ve finally reached the end of the line? Turn the corner to find more.

Don’t miss: Dim sum all day, Mexican pork carnitas, black soup chicken, an oyster-shucking station

Off the menu: There are at least six daily chef’s specials, as well as gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan items and the room can be partly converted for private dining.

Drink Up: $16 for unlimited wine and beer

Cost: From $26 (breakfast) to $51 (weekend dinner)

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Tell us about the inspiration behind SHe.
I wanted to go beyond the traditional fare and offer a modern approach to leather booths and cigar-filled rooms, with a more intimate boutique atmosphere.

What’s this about there being a catwalk?
Yes, we have catwalks, stages, rain curtains, LED walls, lifts, projection mapping surfaces and so much more.

The opening of SHe is on New Year’s Eve. What kind of celebration can we expect?
Las Vegas is my favorite place to celebrate New Year’s. And SHe, with producer Jeff Kutash, has some surprises we will unveil upstairs in the nightclub. 

3720 Las Vegas Blvd South, Suite 260, Las Vegas, NV 89158 (702-254-2376)

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