The Hard Rock has GREAT Dining options for you!!

•  Center Bar

Happy Hour Now 7 Days A Week
Center Bar at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts Happy Hour 4 - 8pm 7 days a week with 2-for-1 call drinks and $2 domestic beers. Guests can take a seat at the bar or at high boys surrounding the perimeter, order their favorite drinks and enjoy the best view of the casino. It's a place that gives off the right amount of heat to the heavenly bodies gravitating around it.

Hours of operation: Center Bar is open 24 hours a day and seven days a week

• Pink Taco

Pink Taco is popular for putting a California spin on traditional Mexican dishes. The menu includes the trademark Pink Taco (Panuchos) with homemade corn tortillas and black beans, topped with chicken, salsa roja, pickled onions and avocado. For something lighter, there's the Chicken (or vegetable) Tostada Salad--a shredded salad with chipotle dressing that is a Pink Taco favorite. For a sweet finale to a spicy meal, Pink Taco offers the Tres Leches Cake – fried ice cream and flan with Mexican caramel. A mega-hip Mexican cantina, Pink Taco is a folk-art bedecked hotspot adorned with classic low-rider bicycles, unique tables that leave guests’ feet dangling and an assortment of authentic Mexican craftwork that decorate the dining room. The atmosphere includes music that’s pumped up loud where nobody is expected to keep their voices down. Dining out on the patio is an alternative for those looking for a more quiet setting.

Hours of operation: 11am - 10pm Sunday -Thursday; 10am - midnight Friday & Saturday

Happy Hour takes place 4-7pm Monday – Friday

• Johnny Smalls

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and The Dolce Group present the newest addition to the Las Vegas dining scene: Johnny Smalls. A complete departure from the signature Dolce Group establishments around the country, Johnny Smalls takes a no-hassle approach to dining with no reservations, no sequence of service, no entrees, no problems. Johnny Smalls offers small plates and big fun with a menu of more than 50 shareable dishes encompassing Spanish tapas, Asian dim sum, Italian antipasti, Mediterranean mezze, Mexican antojitos, classic American starters and zesty original skewers. Chef Scott Minervini spotlights the most delicious flavors at Johnny Smalls, regardless of origin and cultural boundaries, at a great price point. Prices for these whimsical dishes range from $6 - 12. Johnny Smalls offers a Happy Hour with 2-for-1 specialty cocktails at the bar and select appetizers starting at only $4. Happy Hour takes place Wed. - Sun. from 5 – 7 pm.

Hours of operation: 5pm – 11pm Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, bar is open till midnight; 5pm – midnight Friday – Saturday, bar is open till 1am

To place reservations at any of the restaurants at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, please call 702.693.5000 or visit www.hardrockhotel.com. For private dining call Amy Whittle at 702.693.4077 and for special events or parties contact Hard Rock Sales & Catering at 702.693.5564.

Fantasy Ladies take over TABU!! Sizzling and Seductive!

Following their performance on Friday night, “Baywatch” bombshell Angelica Bridges and the sizzling cast of FANTASY at Luxor headed over to MGM Grand’s Tabú Ultra Lounge where they hosted a seductive evening. Joined by FANTASY comedian Sean E. Cooper, the ladies turned up the heat at the packed hotspot dancing to mash-ups by DJ Forbes and sipping cocktails in Tabu’s sophisticated VIP section.

Carrot Top and Minus5 Ice Lounge bring you a new drink! Introducing the Heat Miser!

Celebrating the arrival of summer, Minus5 Ice Lounge in Las Vegas (located inside the Shoppes at Mandalay Place) continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring legendary comedian, Carrot Top, with the launch of his signature drink – the Heat Miser. The first permanent ice lounge of its kind in the U.S., the 2,000 sq. ft. Minus5 Ice
Lounge is a sub-freezing ice lounge. Everyone suited up in cold weather jackets and gloves and headed into the Ice Lounge and some fans snapped pix with Carrot Top before he took a shot of Crown Royal (one the main ingredients for his signature drink) through the ice Sculpture bust at the bar.  He then got behind the bar where he mixed up one of his signature Heat Miser drinks. The fun ensured as the Ice Lounge penguin visited and in true Carrot Top fashion he posed for plenty of great shots.

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© Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Kardashian KHAOS in Las Vegas! A new shopping destination!

Las Vegas get ready! The Kardashians are coming to the Mirage! Their new shop will be opening in mid August and has Kourtney Kim and Mom Kris all involved. A line of Kardashian family designs will be showcased and the shop will be called KHAOS! Sure to be an interesting shopping destination!

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> © Erik Kabik/ Retna/ erikkabik.com

Wet Republic has Swedish House Mafia performing LIVE!

The legendary DJ group Swedish House Mafia performed on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at WET REPUBLIC, Las Vegas’ premier pool party and daylife venue. Clad in designer T-shirts, the group arrived at the venue to a huge ovation from the thousands of adoring fans that traveled great distances to see Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso spin their world-renowned beats. Eager to perform for their followers upon arrival, the group made a beeline to the DJ booth where they immediately unloaded their arsenal of unique and ground-breaking music. The crowd came alive as Swedish House Mafia dropped the sounds that made them famous, including their new single “One” which features vocals from Pharrell, singer of The Neptunes and N*E*R*D. The party lasted for hours as the group never rested and the partygoers kept asking for more. Accessible and entertaining, Swedish House Mafia interacted with the audience as the seemingly tireless crowd continued to dance the day away at Vegas’ most exciting pool destination. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello/ WIRE Image

It's Social Mixology tonight!! Artisan Hotel..

Social Mixology Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10:00pm Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at 3:00am Artisan Hotel 1501 w. Sahara LAS VEGAS

Pics of fab Models at Tao and Lavo! Who else was on the scene??

Notable names kicked off the weekend, starting with fun in the sun on Friday at TAO Beach. LA Laker Derek Fisher, who is hosting at TAO on Saturday, was celebrating his 5th NBA championship at the pool. Also spotted was Playmate and “Holly’s World” co-star Laura Croft. Friday night Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Jessica White celebrated her 26th birthday with an Italian dinner at LAVO. The gracious stunner even shared a few pieces of her birthday cake with a nearby table before adjourning to a VIP table in the club. Joined by fellow model Irina Shayk and friends, the beauty danced the night away, requesting DJ Politik play “Say Aah” from Trey Songz. At around 3 am Paris and Nicky Hilton, along with David Katzenberg stopped by to say hello. All drank Cristal and toasted to Jessica’s birthday. Derek Fisher was also spotted dining at LAVO with his wife and friends. Once they hit the club the NBA star requested a Michael Jackson set from DJ Politik, who was wearing a Lakers championship shirt. Country pop star Carrie Underwood and a group of girlfriends took over a VIP table on the LAVO stage for a bachelorette party in celebration of her upcoming wedding to hockey star Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators. The singer donned a “bride-to-be” sash and the group wore feather boas from LAVO’s bachelorette goody bag while dancing the night away. Actress Leslie Bibb from Iron Man stopped by LAVO before heading to TAO for dinner with friends. John Enos III, best known for his role on The Young and The Restless was also spotted dining at TAO. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

Daytime Emmy's bring more star power to LV Hilton! Susan Lucci, Maria Osmond and Rachel Ray!!

This past week-end the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy's were held at the LV Hilton. It was a nostalgia evening with Ryan Seacrest paying homage to Producer and legend Dick Clark! Also part of the show a musical tribute which included Maria Osmond, Chubby Checker and Tony Orlando. Fans flocked to the red carpet in part to see and say goodbye to their favorite stars from As The World Turns which has been cancelled after more than half a century on television and radio. Seen on the red carpet Maria Osmond and her son, Regis and Joy Philbin, Susan Lucci and Montel Williams, Rachel Ray and Tony Orlando, Chubby Checker!! Below is a list of the evening’s winners.

• Outstanding Drama Series: The Bold and the Beautiful
• Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Maura West, As the World Turns
• Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Michael Park, As the World Turns
• Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Julie Pinson, As the World Turns
• Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Billy Miller, The Young and the Restless
• Game Show: Cash Cab
• Informative Talk Show: The Doctors
• Younger Actor in a Drama Series: Drew Tyler Bell, The Bold and the Beautiful
• Younger Actress in a Drama Series: Julie Berman, General Hospital
• Drama Series Directing Team: General Hospital
• Drama Series Writing Team: The Bold and the Beautiful
• Talk Show Host: Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show
• Game Show Host: Ben Bailey, Cash Cab

Images: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Ryan Seacrest, Regis Philbin and more!! XS Nightclub!! Plus John Mayer!

Saturday night, XS Nightclub at Encore was crawling with celebrities in town for the 37th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards, which included Ryan Seacrest and Regis Philbin. The two television personalities decided to let loose in Sin City by spending Saturday night at the mega club before appearing on the Daytime Emmys. Both celebrity hosts were joined by Regis’ wife Joy Philbin, Paris Hilton and XS co-owner Victor Drai at his exclusive VIP table. Also at XS Saturday night was Grammy Award-winning artist John Mayer. The singer-songwriter was joined by a few close friends as they partied into the early hours of the morning. Sister nightclub, Tryst at Wynn, was also packed and pumping Saturday night as Olympic Gold Medalist and 2007 Dancing with the Stars champion Apolo Ohno along with his male entourage was spotted partying the night away in of the venue’s VIP tables. The group spent most of the evening dancing with other clubgoers on the crowded dance floor. Images of Regis Philbin, Joy Philbin, Ryan Seacrest and Victor Drai by Danny Mahoney. Images of Apolo Ohno and friend by Mike Reilly.

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