New Forum Food Court At Caesar's Palace Has 5 New Dining Options

Di Farra Pizza

The new Forum Food Court is now open at Caesars Palace. Forum Food Court makes its debut with five dining options: Di Fara Pizza; Phillips Seafood; Smashburger; Earl of Sandwich; and Tiger Wok & Ramen, bringing fresh, quality ingredients to guests in a casual quick-service format.

Di Fara Pizza- A New York institution since 1964, Di Fara Pizza has a legion of followers and a never-ending list of awards and accolades.  Di Fara Pizza was named “Best Pizza in New York” by several publications including New York magazine, Serious Eats and was proclaimed “the best of the best” by Anthony Bourdain. Di Fara was also the #1 Zagat rated pizzeria in New York City for eight years running, and Mayor Bill De Blasio declared Di Fara the “Best Pizza in NYC.” The Caesars Palace location will be the only other location of Di Fara Pizza, with each pie hand made using the finest and freshest imported ingredients including two types of mozzarella cheese, Grana Padano parmesan and San Marzano tomatoes. The pizza stays true to Domenico DeMarco’s original recipe, which has remained the same since day one, including the water—which has been flown in from the Catskill Mountains in New York. The menu features signature recipe pizzas, Calzones, sandwiches, pastas and classic New York desserts.

Smashburger- This is the first Strip location for the well-known burger restaurant. At Smashburger, the secret is in the smash. It starts with 100-percent—fresh, never frozen, All-natural Certified Angus Beef and is smashed on a 400 degree flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, the delicious burgers are served on toasted artisan buns and topped with a selection of the freshest produce, real cheeses, and highest-quality condiments.

 

Phillips Seafood

Phillips Seafood- With a rich history of more than 100 years, Phillips Seafood introduces its first west coast location. Phillips prides itself on authenticity, with recipes spanning generations, passed to chefs from the kitchen of Shirley Phillips. The menu features seafood classics, including: Kettle Soups of New England clam chowder, Cream of Crab and Lobster Bisque; platters with crab cakes, grilled Mahi; steamed Dim Sum; and the Classic Lobster Roll.

Earl of Sandwich- The “World’s Greatest Hot Sandwich” makes its Caesars Palace debut, with its made to order, freshly baked favorites. Each ingredient is thoughtfully added, including the daily roasted beef, gourmet condiments and generous slices of the finest cheeses. Every sandwich is assembled on Earl of Sandwich signature artisan bread, which bakes fresh with each sandwich melding all the flavors perfectly.

Tiger Wok & Ramen- The first of its kind, Tiger Wok & Ramen offers guests a variety of Japanese and Chinese cuisine, including sushi rolls, Moo Shu Pork, Seasonal Stir Fry, Lo Mein noodles, two varieties of fried rice, made fresh daily ramen noodles with Tonkotsu and Shoyu broth that guests can customize with additional artisanal toppings, house braised pork belly and more.

Two additional outlets are set to open in January, including the family owned and operated Cincinnati-based Graeter’s ice cream.

Located adjacent to the famed Forum Shops at Caesars, in the former Cypress Street Marketplace,  the 14,900-square-foot-space features contemporary  and modern design, including new seating, fixtures and a full-service bar. Forum Food Court also includes a new Starbuck’s, which just opened in July. Forum Food Court is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., with Di Fara open late till 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

About Caesars Palace

World-renowned Las Vegas hotel and casino, Caesars Palace features 3,960 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the brand new 181-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers 25 diverse dining options including celebrity chef-branded restaurants by Gordon Ramsay, Bobby Flay, Nobu Matsuhisa and Guy Savoy, the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, nearly 130,000 square-feet of casino space, a five-acre Garden of the Gods pool oasis and the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa. The Forum Shops at Caesars showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants and the 4,300-seat Colosseum spotlights world-class entertainers. For more information, please visit www.caesarspalace.com

Carmen Electra Stops By Crazy Horse III For Adult Fun!

World-famous model, actress and television personality Carmen Electra stopped by Crazy Horse III on Monday night for some after-hours adult fun.

The club, packed with late-night partiers, rolled out the red carpet for Electra, who arrived late Monday evening. The former Baywatch star and Playboy cover girl greeted club guests and sat at a VIP table where she partied into the early hours of Tuesday morning alongside the club’s gorgeous entertainers.

Guests may take advantage of the mega-club’s complimentary transportation, pending availability, by calling 702-673-1700. To learn more about Crazy Horse III, visit www.crazyhorse3.com, follow Crazy Horse III on Twitter and Instagram @CrazyHorse3LV and become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/CrazyHorse3LV. The 40,000-square-foot+ venue is located minutes away from the Las Vegas Strip, just a few blocks west of I-15 on Russell Rd.

 Photo Credit: Jeff Ragazzo

Local Favorite Off The Strip At The LINQ Now Open!!

Celebrate the holidays at The LINQ’s newest restaurant: Off The Strip.

A Las Vegas locals’ favorite since 2007, Off The Strip built a loyal following thanks to its classic bistro and bar comfort food and genuine, personalized service. That same fare and service is now at The LINQ. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant is open 23 hours, offering “just real food” for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The menu is simple and clean, featuring the signature comfort favorites Off The Strip is known for including steaks, chops, seafood and pasta dishes. The morning menu is especially noteworthy as it features healthy offerings from the “Fresh and Fit” menu. The cocktail program consists of craft beers and cocktails. All menus will change seasonally.

Indoor and outdoor seating is available, with the latter situated on prime Las Vegas Strip real estate—the Promenade at The LINQ—and ample opportunity for people-watching. Guests have direct access to The LINQ Hotel & Casino, as well as The High Roller, the world’s tallest observation wheel.

Founded by brothers Tom Goldsbury and the late Chef Al Hubbard, Off The Strip immediately became a locals’ hotspot when it opened in Southern Highlands seven years ago. One night, renowned restaurant executive Andrew Belmonti dined and immediately loved the food. Belmonti is known throughout the industry for opening more than 20 of the nation’s most successful restaurants, nightclubs and lounges, including N9NE Steakhouse. Around the same time, Off The Strip in Southern Highlands became known to Caesars executives who lived in the area and frequented the restaurant. Caesars eventually approached Goldsbury and Hubbard about bringing their concept to the Strip. It was that same concept that attracted the husband and wife team of James and Diane Cameron to the project, eventually becoming partners with Goldsbury and Belmonti. The rest was history. 

Wednesday, Dec. 24 

Off The Strip at The LINQ

3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South

Las Vegas, NV 89109 

(702) 331-6800

www.OffTheStripatTheLINQ.com

www.Facebook.com/OTSLINQ

www.Twitter.com/OTSLINQ

www.Instagram.com/OTSLINQ

Blood Vs. Water's Survivors At The D Casino!

Nadiya, Natalie, Derek, Nicole, Jaclyn & Jon

Nadiya, Natalie and Parents

Saturday, Dec. 20 was “Survivor” night at the D Las Vegas, as some of San Juan del Sur – Blood vs. Water’s top players gathered to celebrate in downtown Las Vegas. Sole Survivor Natalie Anderson along with sister and fellow competitor Nadiya Anderson dropped by the downtown hot spot to visit the season’s power couple Jaclyn Schultz and Jon Misch.

After sister Nadiya was the first contestant voted off the island, Natalie fought her way to the top, narrowly beating rival Jaclyn for the grand prize of $1 million and title of Sole Survivor. Jaclyn’s hubby, Jon, also made an impressive showing, placing 6th out of the 18 contestants. Additionally, Natalie and Nadiya are two-time “The Amazing Race” contestants, who competed together on seasons 21 and 24.

Natalie and Nadiya were accompanied by their parents at Joe Vicari’s Andiamo Italian Steakhouse, where they enjoyed a celebratory dinner complete with a limo ride in owner Derek Stevens’ personal car. Afterwards, the duo posed for photos, signed autographs and chatted with fans before snapping a pick with Derek, Jaclyn and Jon.

LIPSHTICK At The Venetian To Continue! Accomplished Comedienne's!

Lisa

Whitney

The Venetian® Las Vegas has announced the return of the funniest women in comedy to The Sands Showroom for the second season of “LIPSHTICK – The Perfect Shade of Stand Up.”

Among the returning comedy powerhouses who have confirmed dates for the first half of 2015 are:

·         Lisa Lampanelli, comedy’s loveable Queen of Mean

·         Loni Love, co-host of The Real talk show (and guest DJ on Ellen)

·         Jennifer Coolidge, actress from 2 Broke Girls, also known as “Stifler’s Mom” from American Pie

·         Roseanne Barr, outspoken comedian and sitcom superstar

·         Whitney Cummings, creator of the hit CBS comedy 2 Broke Girls

·         Iliza Shlesinger, winner of season six of NBC’s Last Comic Standing

·         Caroline Rhea, comedian, former talk-show host, and Teenage Witch alum

·         Fortune Feimster,  Semi-finalist on Last Comic Standing and a regular on the former hit show Chelsea Lately 

The all-female comedy series will also welcome Lipshtick newcomers:  national comedy headliner Cameron Esposito; comedy legend Elayne Boosler and the Los Angeles-based comedy-folk duo Garfunkel & Oats, who will make their Vegas debut.

“The headliners that are part of the ‘LIPSHTICK’ series are the brightest and funniest entertainers in the business today,” said John Caparella,  president and COO of The Venetian and The Palazzo Las Vegas. “We’re proud to welcome our returning comediennes back to the stage, and we’re excited to announce the new faces that will be joining them.”

Announced 2015 performance dates for “LIPSHTICK – The Perfect Shade of Stand Up,” include:

Lisa Lampanelli (Feb. 7, April 4, June 13)

Loni Love (Feb. 14)

Jennifer Coolidge (Feb. 21, April 18)

Roseanne Barr (Feb. 28, April 11, June 6)

Whitney Cummings (March 13-14, May 22-23)

Garfunkel & Oates (March 21)

Caroline Rhea and Elayne Boosler (March 28)

Fortune Feimster and Cameron Esposito (April 25)

Iliza Shlesinger and Carly Aquilino (May 2)

  

“LIPSHTICK – The Perfect Shade of Stand Up,” which debuted in 2014, marked the first time in Las Vegas entertainment history that a stage has been taken exclusively by female comediennes.  The series has been wildy successful, prompting Venetian officials (and several media outlets) to call 2014 “The Year of the Female Comedienne.”

Tickets are available now for the new 2015 line-up by calling The Venetian Box Office at (702) 414-9000 or online at www.lipshtick.com or www.venetian.com.  Tickets are also available through Ticketmaster.

Performance dates, times and prices are subject to change.

Bellagio Pianist David Osborne Wins "Concert Performer Of The Year!"

Bellagio Resort & Casino’s nationally recognized pianist David Osborne recently won “Concert Performer of the Year” at the 24th Annual Los Angeles Music Awards (LAMA). Osborne was nominated for two awards and performed for guests at a private dinner for the award recipients. The LA Music Awards was founded in 1991 to honor the rising stars of independent music while giving them a platform to move toward commercial success. It created a Hollywood media event that generates high profile publicity.

The famed musician will perform at Rockefeller Center in New York City on MSNBC’s weekday morning talk show “The Morning Joe,” during the holidays, speaking about his upcoming performance Tuesday, Dec. 23 at The White House. Osborne will perform while the First Family unwraps Christmas presents among private guests. The White House will be filled with Osborne’s rendition of Stevie Wonder’s “Overjoyed” and “Ribbon in the Sky” while intertwining traditional Christmas tunes such as “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and “Carol of the Bells.”

ABOUT DAVID OSBORNE:

Known as the “Pianist to the Presidents,” Bellagio Resort & Casino performer David Osborne has played at the White House for President Barack Obama and former Presidents Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and George W. Bush.  Considered by many to be the country’s leading romantic piano recording artist, Osborne uses his classical study and technique to execute flawless piano performances of Broadway, romantic, classical and ageless music of the American songbook.  His touch and feel for romantic love songs has created a unique style and has earned him the title “Master of the Romantic Piano.” Osborne has performed at the Baccarat Bar and Petrossian Lounge at Bellagio since the resort’s grand opening in 1998 and guests can enjoy his music five nights a week.  During his career, Osborne has performed at venues throughout the United States including a nine-year residency at the Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Fla., the Adam’s Mark Hotel in St. Louis, Mo. and Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.  In addition to his domestic performances, Osborne also has traveled internationally to entertain celebrities and well-known dignitaries.  

Need To Pick Up Some Last Minute Gifts! Stop By The Forum Shops

With the holidays fast approaching, The Forum Shops at Caesars is ready to help spread the seasonal cheer and deliver the perfect gift with their celebrated variety of retailers perfect for every taste and style.  The Forum Shops feature more than 160 specialty shops and restaurants and the world-renowned shopping destination will be open for regular business hours throughout this holiday season, and remains open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

During the winter season, the classic Roman streetscape at The Forum Shops is magically transformed into a festive scene complete with decorations and enchanting holiday window displays and good cheer.

The 2014/2015 holiday hours of operations are:

Christmas Eve, Dec. 24: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Christmas Day, Dec. 25: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Restaurants will remain open after 6 p.m.)

New Year’s Day, Jan. 1: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

To make your last minute holiday shopping at The Forum Shops at Caesars even merrier, Maureen Crampton, Director of Marketing, at the premier retail destination offers these additional tips:

Take advantage of the convenient valet parking – The VIP valet is off of Frank Sinatra Dr. and Stan Malin Dr., There’s also a Forum Shops valet off of The Strip and a lower valet between The Forum Shops and Caesars Palace.

Plan your course – Visit The Forum Shops website in advance for a full list of retailers and restaurants and a map to best chart your shopping course.

Download the Simon Mobile App – The optimal personal shopping accessory, the Simon Mobile App puts all the stores, maps, news and events right at your fingertips.

Work up an appetite – Refuel while shopping by either grabbing a quick coffee or bite or enjoy a relaxing meal at any of The Forum Shops restaurant and dining options. 

While visiting The Forum Shops during the holidays, be sure to visit the Atlantis Aquarium for a festive sight – the Holiday Elf Aquarists. Adorned with elf-style wet suits during this holiday season, the Elf Aquarists will feed the tropical fish Monday – Friday at 2:30 p.m. Please note days may vary.

This holiday season is also the perfect time to Toss a Coin for Education in support of the Simon Youth Foundation, a program that is dedicated to creating and initiating educational opportunities for students. Each year, The Forum Shops raises thousands for Simon Youth Foundation in coins tossed in the iconic fountains. When you toss a coin in the iconic fountain, you not only make a wish for yourself but also support a student’s wish for education.

www.simon.com/mall/the-forum-shops-at-caesars

Still Trying To Decide About NYE 2015! Try Blue Martini!

Come ring in the New Year with Blue Martini!!
VIP tables including Open Bar | Party Favors |
Hand Passed Appetizers From 8-10 .
NYE general admission
Also includes Open bar.
Pricing available at 702-949-2583.

Enjoy A Christmas Day Buffet At The Silverton! Affordable!

Silverton Casino Hotel - Las Vegas

3333 Blue Diamond Road | Las Vegas, NV 89139, USA

Reservations: 866-722-4608 Contact: 702-263-7777

www.silvertoncasino.com |

Coming Up At LIGHT Nightclub...Stellar! 12/24

Stellar

Wednesday, December 24 @ 10:30 pm - 4:00 am

LIGHT NIGHTCLUB

3950 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 693-8300

School Of Rock 2nd Location Open! Enrolling Students Now!

School of Rock, the leader in performance-based music education inspiring the world to rock on stage and in life, is now operating a second location in Nevada: School of Rock Green Valley at 55 S. Valle Verde Dr. #470 in the heart of Henderson. 

Arriving just in time to help you give the most exciting gift any young person could get for the holidays, School of Rock Green Valley is currently enrolling students for its one-of-a-kind performance-based rock music programs.  An ingenious concept that helps kids (and adults!) efficiently and passionately learn music – and the business of music – School of Rock Green Valley provides its students with opportunities to rock out to classic and contemporary jams in private lessons, group band rehearsals and on stage with peers in front of sold-out audiences.  Students have the ability to become fluent on guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards and/or drums via their one-on-one sessions and then contextualize what they learned through the group rehearsals and performances.  The team dynamic creates a supportive and motivating environment where students feel inspired to excel – a refreshing and rare departure from traditional music education. 

School of Rock programs emphasize the message that music is not just about playing an instrument; it’s about teamwork, building confidence and creating leaders.  The unique structure is largely focsed on youth ages 7-18 and includes “Rock 101,” which teaches basic skills to beginners as well as “Performance Program,” the second stage and heart and soul of School of Rock.  After about 12 weeks of one-on-one lessons and structured group rehearsals, students transform into rock stars in a blowout concert in front of a real live audience.  For even younger students, School of Rock Green Valley offers an enriching pre-school program called “Little Wing,” designed to introduce toddlers to the joys of music.  Adult programs also exist, which cater to those over the age of 18.  School of Rock Green Valley will also offer 5-10 day intensive summer, spring break and winter camps, which involve rehearsals and a grand finale show.  These intensive camps are guaranteed to transform beginners into full-blown rock performers.

School of Rock Green Valley will also host a “Guest Performer Series,” where students have the opportunity to learn from and jam with some of music’s most iconic names.  Previous visitors have included Jon Anderson, lead vocalist from the legendard rock band Yes, Earl Slick, David Bowie’s guitarist, seminal post-punk bass player Mike Watt, Dave Stewart of The Eurythmics and many others.  With the amount of top-notch acts who tour through Las Vegas and have an affinity for School of Rock’s mission, School of Rock Green Valley is expecting a hefty list of renowned rock performers to visit the school.

Teddi Tarnoff, the Regional Director for School of Rock in Las Vegas and Henderson, is in spearheading operations at School of Rock Green Valley and has been working on the project for nearly two years.  More impressive yet, the 29-year-old singer/songwriter has been with the company since its inception in 1998.  As one of the original 20 students at the first School of Rock location in Philadelphia, Tarnoff is a masterful musician who moved to Southern Nevada two years ago specifically to lead the Valley’s School of Rock endeavors.  And lead she did.  After the opening of School of Rock Las Vegas West located at 9340 W. Flamingo Rd. #117, the school quickly ascended to the top 10 best performing schools in the entire School of Rock system (there are currently 150 schools worldwide).  Witnessing firsthand how ardently Southern Nevada responded to School of Rock Las Vegas West, Tarnoff knew right away there was a need for School of Rock Green Valley. 

“School of Rock is the perfect way to unleash talent and confidence in young musicians while giving them a taste of what a professional music career is like.  As a performing musician, I appreciate the valuable lessons music performance can bring to many aspects of your life,” said Tarnoff.  “For the past 11 years, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to play a role in building kids’ musical skills and aspirations through School of Rock.  It’s been such a rewarding experience and I can’t wait to watch new students excel and thrive in our programs, and then subsequently succeed with the tools we provide them for the rest of their lives.” 

At age 14, Tarnoff was one of the first School of Rock students.  By 16, she was teaching vocals, directing shows and running the AllStar program (a nationwide touring opportunity for any School of Rock student).  She also attended Temple University for Jazz Vocal Performance.  As a touring musician, Tarnoff has had the opportunity to perform both in the U.S. and abroad with countless rock legends and also served as the lead singer and guitarist for two all-female tribute bands.  Currently, she performs original music under her own name as well as with her band, The Northern Lights.  With plans to open two additional locations in the Valley due to high demand for School of Rock’s unmatched training and performance opportunities, the young entrepreneur looks forward to spreading rock ‘n roll throughout the region and growing the musical community she has built in Nevada. 

Stay tuned for School of Rock Green Valley’s Grand Opening Celebration, taking place on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2105.  Leading up to its grand opening event, School of Rock Green Valley will be hosting an Open House every Tuesday from 4 – 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. where community members will have the chance to tour the new school, meet the expert staff and sign up for complimentary trial lessons.  While everyone is encouraged to stop in at any point during operating hours, the Open House dates include: Dec. 16, 20, 27, 30 and Jan. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17 and 20.

School of Rock Green Valley is open Tuesday through Thursday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with hours expected to expand as lessons and rehearsals continue to grow.  For more information on the school, please e-mail Tarnoff at ttarnoff@schoolofrock.com or visit greenvalley.schoolofrock.com.  To schedule a trial lesson, please call 702.778.1400.

For information on the Valley’s first location, School of Rock Las Vegas West, please visit lasvegaswest.schoolofrock.com or call 702.778.9382.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's Wild & Swinging Holiday Party! Coming Up!

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy will bring their trademark big band sound to The Orleans Showroom on December 29 and 30 for “Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s Wild and Swinging Holiday Party.”

Following the paths of big band leaders like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s brassy, upbeat sound has been embraced both by older fans nostalgic for the music of their youth and by legions of younger fans enamored of the elegance and sophistication of the Big Band era.

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy arrived on the music scene in 1993 with their legendary residency at the Brown Derby Nightclub in Los Angeles. In 1996, the band rocketed to fame after performing “You & Me and the Bottle Makes Three (Tonight)” and “Go Daddy-O” in the hit movie, “Swingers.”

Since then, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s music has been featured in countless films and television shows, including “Despicable Me” and “Family Guy,” and has even been used for Olympic gymnastic and figure skating routines, including Carly Patterson’s 2004 gold medal gymnastics routine. The group has performed at high profile venues and events including the Billboard Music Awards, the White House and during the halftime shows of both the Super Bowl and the Orange Bowl.

The band has performed on numerous television shows, such as "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Live with Regis" and "Late Night with Conan O’Brien." To date, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy has released ten studio albums, including a Christmas album, “It Feels Like Christmas Time,” in 2013.

The seven-man group is comprised of Scotty Morris, lead vocals and guitar; Kurt Sodergren, percussion; Dirk Shumaker, double bass and vocals; Andy Rowley, baritone saxophone and vocals; Glen Marhevka, trumpet; Karl Hunter, saxophones and clarinet; and Joshua Levy, piano and arranger. 

Showtime is 8 p.m. Tickets are available starting from $19.95, plus tax and convenience fees, and can be purchased at any Boyd Gaming Box Office, by calling 702.365.7075 or visiting www.orleanscasino.com.