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Ichiza, Japanese Restaurant, Chinatown

A tasty, authentic, casual Japanese restaurant, similar to an Izakaya in Japan. Lots of locals love this place—and friends kept suggesting it—so I tried it last weekend. For two years… Read the full article ›

Thomas & Mack Center, UNLV

Thomas & Mack Center, Sam Boyd Stadium, Cox Pavilion, UNLV: For fans of intercollegiate athletic events, National Finals Rodeo, music festivals, Supercross, Monster Trucks, Professional Bull Riders, and even conventions… Read the full article ›

Delight’s Hot Springs

Update 1/30/2019 Sometimes places change, and for a variety of reasons, we NO LONGER recommend Delight’s Hot Springs as a Las Vegas Top Pick. Delight’s Hot Springs; Tecopa, California; 80… Read the full article ›

Zarkana, Cirque du Soleil

Zarkana, Cirque du Soleil, Aria City Center: Cirque du Soleil shows are world class. You’re going to see a sample of the top acrobats and aerialists on the planet in tandem… Read the full article ›

Mi Casa, Silverton Casino

Mi Casa, Mexican Restaurant, Silverton Casino: Chef Javier brings thoughtfulness to Las Vegas Mexican cuisine. Unexpected is another theme here. Not everyone has heard of the Silverton Casino. Nor did… Read the full article ›

PowerShare Tennis Series

PowerShares Series, Agassi & McEnroe: This fall series showcases several tennis icons, including Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Mats Wilander, Patrick Rafter, and Jimmy Connors. The… Read the full article ›

The Chandelier, Bar & Lounge, Cosmopolitan

Lorelei was the name of my graceful, exotic server. Lorelei is also a name rich in etymology and folklore. The Celtic term “ley”, rock, and the old German word “lurein”, murmuring,… Read the full article ›

Rachel’s Kitchen

Rachel’s Kitchen, Local Favorite, 3330 S. Hualapai Way: Their tagline reads “Wholesome Food, Delicious Recipes.” I think it’s their mission statement, too, one they follow with every gourmet creation. Their menu offers… Read the full article ›

Shark Reef, Aquarium, Mandelay Bay

View sharks, piranha, green sea turtles, jellyfish, sawfish, horseshoe crabs, a komodo dragon, golden crocodile, and more. You can try the Touch Pool, where small rays glide under your fingertips…. Read the full article ›

Monta, Japanese Noodle House

Monta, Japanese Noodle House, Spring Mountain Road: Monta ramen tastes close to the ramen my wife and I have enjoyed many times in Japan. Our first clue that Monta serves… Read the full article ›