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Here’s a look at some of the most interesting items Oscar nominees will each be receiving in their swag bags at the 90th Annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, CA.
Catch the Oscars on Sunday, Mar. 4 at 5:00 pm PST.
The exterior of the century-old Mill Building at Bently Heritage Estate Distillery offers little indication of the breathtaking restoration that’s taken place within. On one side of a glass wall is a multi-level retail store, bar and public tasting room. Showcasing beautifully reclaimed wood, it’s framed by iron girders that support the well-weathered original brick […]
It might surprise you, but master sommelier Steven Geddes says his wine cellar is only 36 inches in circumference — which happens to be his waist size, he jokes. The west coast director of operations for the Charlie Palmer group is making the point that it’s not about how much wine is in your cellar, […]
Summer is an ideal time to visit favorite haunts and sample new experiences in Napa and Sonoma, with long, light-filled days for wine tasting and soaking by the pool, and cool evenings in front of a firepit with a glass of your latest find. Here are recently introduced innovations and renovations that reflect the best […]
– Daughters of Station Casinos CEO develop their own clothing line One scroll through their Instagram page, and the sisters spring to life in a grid of peach and creamy hues. On social media and in the pages of their blog, Kelley Nemiro and Victoria Fertitta are photographed on the shores of far-flung vacation spots, […]
Jon Bon Jovi was on hand to make the opening toast when Smith & Wollensky opened its new Las Vegas Strip restaurant on May 10. That ended the steakhouse’s two-year absence from Las Vegas, when it closed its free-standing Las Vegas Boulevard location after more than 18 years. During the previous dining spot’s final week, […]
– Tips from LaMaii’s Bank Atcharawan on rieslings that temper spicy Thai food For those in the know, Chinatown’s hot new restaurant Lamaii is about more than just great Thai cuisine. It also boasts a serious wine collection for a restaurant of its size. The 60-seat dining room already features about 150 labels, although owner […]
“In the hotel world, there are a lot of people who have been in their positions for a very long time. It’s kind of this old-school boy’s club.”— Chef Nicole Brisson, Locale NOW SHE’S COOKING! Award-winning chef steps off corporate ladder and into her own kitchen. On the final night of this year’s UNLVino […]
Off-Strip chefs countered the seemingly endless star power of Vegas Uncork’d with a carefully curated helping of street cred at Vegas Unstripped, which was held under the stars in the Arts District on May 11. More than 600 people attended, enjoying bites from 18 off-Strip restaurants, whose chefs designed new dishes to wow them. Ticket […]
Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit returned to town for the 13th year with 25 drinking and dining events held at 10 Strip resorts and The Mob Museum. It launched on May 9 when Blue Ribbon’s Bruce Bromberg, flanked by several dozen of the town’s top chefs, used a saber to uncork a bottle of Champagne […]
The annual “Fashion for Three Square,” underwritten by the Bennett Family Foundation, was held May 11 at Three Square’s north campus. About 300 guests were treated to culinary fare from restaurants including Blue Ribbon, NoMad, Buddy V’s Ristorante, Masso Osteria and Westgate Las Vegas, along with dishes prepared by the food bank’s executive chef, Ryan […]
Raiders owner Mark Davis said it best at the team’s annual Raiders Foundation “Celebrity Swing” at TopGolf Las Vegas on May 8: “We’re more than a football team. We’re part of the community, 365 days a year.” Raiders alumni greats such as Jim Plunkett, Tim Brown, Raymond Chester, Bill Romanowski, Mike Haynes, George Atkinson and […]
It’s easy to be captivated by Bali’s beauty. The Indonesian island conjures visions of artisan markets, handcrafted wares and the percussive song of hand drums. When he visited Bali in the ’70s, Canadian artist John Hardy was instantly drawn to the island’s artisanal community and heritage. He established an artist collective dedicated to creating handcrafted […]
