Girls in Bikini's drink FREE Tequila!! At Diablos in Vegas!

May 27, 2011

Doors open at 10:00 pm

Red, White, and Blue $1000 Bikini Contest

You know you’ve got what it takes to pull it off and Diablo’s wants you to put it on and show it off! Girls in bikinis drink free Peligroso…

And so it begins!! Memorial Day Parties in Las Vegas! Last night at Tryst!

Jermaine and Manufactured Superstarts

Jermaine Dupri

Last night, Tryst Nightclub in Las Vegas kicked off Memorial Day Weekend with a special DJ set by hip-hop star and producer, Jermaine Dupri. The highly anticipated pre-holiday weekend affair drew thousands of partygoers to witness the one of a kind performance, including massive new video screens on either side of the turntable, positioned in front of the 90-foot waterfall backdrop. Native to the stage from working with renowned recording artists Weezer, Lil Wayne and Destiny's Child, Dupri had the entire club on their feet, dancing to his unique tracks that were mixed on the fly.  

As the night progressed, resident DJs Manufactured Superstars made an appearance to the Wynn Las Vegas hot spot, checking out the revamped stage that they will take over tonight. Fresh off his 30^th birthday celebration at XS Nightclub, San Diego Chargers’ linebacker Shaun Phillips joined the DJs at an exclusive VIP table, where they partied until the early hours of the morning with friends and fans. 

Photos attached courtesy of Danny Mahoney/Tryst Nightclub.

The Palazzo Honors America's Deployed Soldiers! You can too!

This Memorial Day - The Palazzo Las Vegas Joins with the USO Las Vegas to Honor America’s Deployed Soldiers

Guests can send letters to troops from Memorial Day through July 4

The Palazzo Las Vegas invites guests to send words of encouragement to soldiers overseas while visiting the resort’s waterfall atrium and gardens.   Surrounded by more than 1,500 vibrant red, white and blue blooming foliages, the waterfall atrium and gardens will feature two digital kiosks for guests to write letters to deployed American soldiers stationed throughout the world. The United Service Organizations Las Vegas center (USO LV) will distribute these letters written by guests to troops as they deploy, arrive home and while currently overseas.  The letter-writing program will run through July 4.

“Our troops make incredible sacrifices everyday for the freedoms we all enjoy in the United States ,” said Doug Bradford, director of USO Las Vegas Center .  “Getting notes of encouragement, support and well wishes from home will undoubtedly brighten the day for many of our service men and women who are deployed in, about to be deployed to, or coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan as well as to those serving in other military installations in the United States and around the world.” 

“Las Vegas Sands Corporation has long been committed to supporting our courageous troops,” said Andy Abboud, vice president of government relations for Las Vegas Sands Corp. “These kind sentiments from our guests and team members show the true support back home while serving overseas.”

When crafting letters to the troops, guests of The Palazzo Las Vegas will also be able to enjoy the patriotic décor throughout the resort during their visit.  A massive American flag, measuring 600 square feet, will be suspended 20 feet above the lower-level fountains while surrounded by dazzling eight-foot firework bursts and red, white and blue decorative streamers lining the upper levels.

Two custom-designed, jeweled American flags measuring 15 square feet, and 3,000 stems of blue Hydrangea and Delphiniums will flank the waterfall; while the atrium and lobby gardens will feature a mixture of Calandiva, chrysanthemums and Phalaenopsis orchids. The atrium fountains will feature three additional American flags measuring 54 square feet, rounding out the overall celebratory and picturesque scene.

The transformation will take a team of 25 gardeners, designers and engineers more than 800 hours to complete. Guests can enjoy the display and write letters to troops between today and July 4, 2011.

About The Palazzo Las Vegas®

With more than 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping ,world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, Silver LEED®(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)-certified Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights.  Ranked first among Las Vegas Hotels in Travel + Leisure “World’s Best Awards 2010,” the AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four Star-Award winning property is highlighted by a flagship 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York.  The Shoppes at The Palazzo feature more than 60 luxury boutiques, including 20 remarkable stores and couture brands making their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloé, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino and Anya Hindmarch.  The all-suite resort offers plush and opulent suite accommodations ranging from a Luxury Suite at an unprecedented 720 square feet to the 8,000-square-foot Chairman suite with private terraces and plunge pools.  The Palazzo also offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck and Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse. Other unique offerings include the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, “Jersey Boys;"  the chic dining and nightlife hotspot, LAVO; the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub®; the ultimate sports bar, sportsbook and restaurant on the Strip, Lagasse’s Stadium; and Prestige at The Palazzo – an exclusive space designed to offer the sophisticated traveler an elevated level of services and amenities including private champagne check in, packing and unpacking services, exclusive bath and pillow menus, complimentary cocktail reception and more. For additional information, visit The Palazzo website at palazzolasvegas.com, follow on Twitter @palazzolasvegas and interact on Facebook at facebook.com/palazzolasvegas.

YouTube Footage: The Palazzo Las Vegas Celebrates Summer with Patriotic Décor

Photo Credit: Chris Poore, Cashman Productions

Want some Love?? Check out the Love Festival at Palms Casino! Superstar DJ's!

Have you eaten at BESO?? You really should! Great food, wonderful atmosphere!

Beso means Kiss in Spanish! Having diner here especially for a date, anniversary or any special event should earn you tons of kisses! Beso is located in the ultra trendy shopping mall Crystals at City Center. It is very accessible, just valet park and up the escalator and there it is! This beautiful restaurant is due to owner's Eva Longoria's passion for cooking.     

The ambiance is deliriously decadent with beautiful dark wood accents throughout the restaurant. One whole side is entirely glass so you can also people watch. With their delicious food they also have a very professional friendly staff. When I asked questions regarding the wine list our server was knowledgeable and had great recommendations! However we did not order the $30,000 bottle of champagne! But their wine list is one of the bests that I have seen in Las Vegas. Something for everyone and great pricing on different wines, entirely up to you and your credit card.

Now for the important part…the food!! We started off with the world famous Eva’s Avocado Guacamole! Fresh fresh fresh and with the right amount of lime!  The chips were light and crunchy and not heavy at all, so you can really enjoy this great taste of Eva’s guacamole! A huge portion and more than enough for four people! 

Along with the guacamole we also sampled one of my favorite items off of the menu, the Beet and Goat cheese salad with red and golden beets and goat cheese fondue and arugula with candied walnuts. As you might know arugula can sometimes be a little bitter, but this combination was simply sublime! The beets were not overcooked but cooked so they were still firm. BUT the goat cheese fondue was a real standout!! Creamy and bursting with flavor…I could have eaten more! If you enjoy this type of salad there is no question…order it! 

Also joining our appetizer sampling was the crispy fried Dungeness crab cakes. We have all had at one time or a so so crab cake. NOT here! The cakes are served with a light avocado puree which brings out the moistness and delicate flavor of the crab. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside! The perfect crab cake..and FRESH!  

On to the main course!! Here is where it gets a little tricky because everything that was brought to the table, the chili rubbed skirt steak, the 22 oz bone in rib eye and seared tuna adobo with jumbo lump crab, grilled tomato grits, with the tequila cream sauce were all outstanding!

You could cut the chili rubbed skirt steak with a butter knife it was that tender! Laid out in great portions, this makes this dish easy enough for you to share with your dining companion. The combination of flavors in this meat was fabulous! Yet the chili did not overshadow the meat. Another high recommendation for you to order. This steak rates 6 steak knifes up!   

Now for the KING – the 22 oz Bone in rib eye! Indeed a steak fit for a king. The steaks are aged for 24 days and it is corn fed beef. Even though it was a huge steak once again so tender that you could use a butter knife to cut it with. I for one have never ever enjoyed a steak that you have to saw away at. Not a problem with the steaks at BESO. It was cooked to perfection, medium rare. Tender and tasty another great item to order. 

   

Our two side orders were macaroni and cheese and creamy spinach! The Mac and cheese was hot and steaming and bursting with the flavors of quality cheese. However hands down the creamy spinach is another must order item. Fresh spinach that was not overcooked with a delicate cream sauce made this dish very memorable.  

For dessert CHURROS! Delicate and light they are dusted with cinnamon and are served with caramel sauce and Chantilly Cream. Finding a wonderful light Churro is almost like hitting the jackpot and these qualify as one of the finest I have ever tasted! 

You know that you are in a real steakhouse when they have serious steak knives. The knives at Beso are large and made for serious steak eaters. Beso has several added elements that add to a great dining experience. Ambiance, wonderful fresh cooked bread with real butter, a great staff and wonderful drinks and the steak knives!

If you are in Las Vegas on vacation or you live here this is a restaurant that should be on your “to eat at” list! All in all a five steak knife experience!

Dining Room/Patio

Sun - Thurs: 5:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Fri and Sat: 5:30 p.m. – midnight

For Reservations - please call 702.254.BESO (2376)

http://www.besolasvegas.com/index.php

Always fun to know who is in Vegas!

Country Music star Toby Keith with a group of 5 had dinner at Simon at Palms Place on Tuesday night. The table enjoyed the Margherita Pizza and Crispy Rock Shrimp and Toby had the meatloaf for his entrée.      

Oprah in Vegas!! In all her glory..wax! On display now at Madame Tussauds!

A newly restyled “Oprah Winfrey” was today unveiled at Madame Tussauds and inducted into the attraction’s Spirit of America room.   The induction is a nod to the great achievements that Oprah Winfrey has made during her illustrious career within the fields of television, entertainment and philanthropy - joining other iconic American figures such as John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Martin Luther King, Jr., John Wayne, Marilyn Monroe and President Barack Obama.

Oprah Winfrey is a supporter of the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring programs, and Molly Latham, Vice President of Program Services with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada, was in attendance to help unveil the figure. In support, Madame Tussauds has agreed to donate $1 from each ticket sold to local Nevadans through the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada organization, via a special redemption discount flyer or mention of the promotion at the box office, from May 23rd - June 1st.

“We are honoring Oprah for her show’s 25 years of success and the extensive charitable contributions she’s made over the years,” said Madame Tussauds General Manager, Rosita Chapman. “She is a role model to all and an extraordinary inspiration.”

Following the unveiling on Tuesday, Madame Tussauds invited attraction guests to view Oprah’s final show, live from the Spirit of America room on Wednesday, May 25th.

Over 100 world-famous figures are featured at the attraction at one time, in various themed areas.  Among its recent debut figures in Las Vegas were Gwen Stefani and Eva Longoria.

General admission $25.00, Seniors (60+) $18.00, Students (13 & up) $18.00, N.V. residents $18.00, Children (7-12) $15.00, Children 6 and under are free.   For additional information, please call (702) 862-7800 or visit online at www.MTvegas.com.

Images: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ erikkabik.com

Three refreshing cocktails available at Tabu! One of Vegas's finest intimate clubs!

Beat the Sin City Heat with Tabu Ultra Lounge’s Three Refreshing Summer Cocktails!

The sun is high, and the desert is hot. If you’re looking for a sexy place to cool down during Sin City’s steamiest nights, look no further than Tabú Ultra Lounge at MGM Grand.

Between May 27 and Sept. 5, beat the heat by stepping into the Vegas hot spot to enjoy one of Tabú’s three delicious summer sips. From sweet to refreshing, these cool cocktails are sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. Just try not to break a sweat when being served by one of Tabú’s hot model servers.

Cucumber Cooler ($12): Cool down with this cocktail that is just as refreshing as the name implies. For this delectable drink, you will need 2 ounces Bombay Sapphire Gin, 1 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, four slices cucumber and a splash of club soda. Muddle cucumber with lemon juice and simple syrup; add Bombay Sapphire Gin, shake and strain into a highball glass with fresh ice and top with club soda. Garnish with cucumber slices for a drink that will cool you down just as your night is heating up.

 Acai Berry Bliss ($12): Nothing says summer like fresh berries. Take advantage of their antioxidant power by sipping on this tasty temptation made with 2 ounces Veev Acai Liqueur, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup, three to four blueberries and four to six mint leaves. Place blueberries, mint, lime juice and simple syrup in mixing glass and muddle to extract juices. Add ice and Veev. Shake and pour (do not strain) into rocks glass - welcome to berry bliss.

Berry Nice ($12): Why choose between naughty and nice when you can have both? Whether your Tabú night has you flirting with the model servers or fist pumping on the table tops, add some sweetness to your party with Berry Nice. Muddle two blackberries and two raspberries. Combine 2 ounces of Chambord Vodka, ½ ounce lemon juice, ½ ounce lime juice, ½ ounce simple syrup. Shake with ice, and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with raspberries.

About Tabú Ultra Lounge:

A hotspot since its inception, Tabú Ultra Lounge has elevated the Las Vegas nightlife scene to a new level of sophistication and style. With its distinctive design and special effects technology, Tabú has sparked a nightlife trend capturing attention of people all over the world. Doors are open Friday-Monday, 10 p.m. till late. For table reservations and/or bottle service call 702.891.7129. Dress code will be enforced. Guests must be 21 years of age or older.

Smooth Sweetness!! LL Cool J and Nicki Minaj! Where? Pics!

LL Cool J

Music superstar Nicki Minaj was seen satisfying her sweet tooth at Sugar Factory American Brasserie (www.SugarFactory.com) at Paris Las Vegas last night. The bombshell entertainer indulged in a watermelon Couture Pop and delicious pink red velvet cupcake while browsing the sweet shop's expansive selection, and was treated to an over-the-top gift basket brimming with sweet treats all in Minaj's signature color, pink.

Legendary musician and smooth-rhyming ladies' man, LL Cool J, also stopped in Sugar Factory at Paris Las Vegas last night before his performance at Gallery Nightclub. The musician and actor dined on beef sliders, sipped on Cabernet Sauvignon and treated himself to a mouthwatering chocolate brownie and red velvet cupcake.

Sugar Factory American Brasserie is an American take on a traditional French brasserie, serving delicious cuisine all day, and all night, along with an oversized retail store and signature Chocolate Lounge. Other Sugar Factory retail stores are located at The Mirage and Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood. 

Photo credit: Angela Weiss/WireImage

Celeb sightings - SNOOP!!! All at Crown Nightclub!

At the Palms Sunday night, following their sold out how at the Pearl, System of a Down’s John Dolmayan and Daron Malakian headed over to see Franky Perez perform inside the hotels intimate venue The Lounge. Also in the audience at Franky’s show, Randy Couture and Vinnie Paul.

Over at Crown Nightclub at the Rio Saturday night, Snoop Dogg stopped by for a night out and was seen taking photos with fans (photos of Snoop attached; Courtesy of J. Ludwig). He was in town for the Billboard awards. Earlier in the weekend, the artist known as Baby Bash hit the Crown stage for a performance.

Tye Mohawk brings you BANG Tuesday! Moon Nightclub...of course Vegas!!

"The Biggest Loser" Star attends Phantom! Where? In Vegas! Pic!

Bob Harper, fitness guru and star of NBC’s hit show “The Biggest Loser”, attended Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular at The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino on Friday, May 20. Following the performance, Bob went backstage to meet “The Phantom” himself, Anthony Crivello, and congratulate him on a great performance.

Photo Caption: (From Left to Right: Anthony Crivello, Bob Harper)

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Phantom—The Las Vegas Spectacular

Phantom - The Las Vegas Spectacular  has been rated the # 1 Show In Las Vegas! This all-new production of the worldwide favorite haunts The Venetian and thrills audiences six nights a week. From the moment you enter the magnificent custom-built theatre you enter the storied Paris Opera House and become part of the Phantom's world. Featuring every beloved Andrew Lloyd Webber song from the original, spectacular sets, new effects, and a breathtaking chandelier experience, Phantom is an only-in-Vegas experience.  Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular performs at The Venetian Resort – Hotel – Casino on Monday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Tuesday – Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $72 to $160 plus tax. The VIP Experience, which includes a Golden Circle ticket, souvenir program, backstage tour and meet and greet with the stars of the show, is available for $250. Tickets for Phantom at The Venetian are available by calling the Venetian Box Office at 866-641-7469 or 702-414-9000, or online at www.Venetian.com. For groups of 10 or more, please call (702) 785-5394 / 866-633-0195 or e-mail Groups@BASEentertainment.com.  For more information please visit www.phantomlasvegas.com.