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THE CHANDELIER At this unforgettable trilevel hot spot shrouded in crystals, each floor maintains its own distinctly cool theme. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7979; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com CLIQUE Cosmopolitan's newest avant-garde lounge concept raises the stakes with artisanal cocktails and an intimate tableside mixology program. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7939; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM The city's hub of creative mixology, this swank lounge releases a new menu with each change of season. 111 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-880-3696; downtowncocktailroom.com FIZZ David Furnish and Elton John's two-story Champagne bar is an exquisite blend of '70s-style bronze accents and faux-fur prints. Caesars Palace, 702-776-3200; caesars.com FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM Authentic tiki drinks in a retro-style space accented by hand-carved furnishings, vintage posters, and an exotica soundtrack. 1712 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-385- 3110; frankiestikiroom.com FRANKLIN Rich dark woods and black leather lend an air of mystique to Delano's stylish craft-cocktail lounge. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com THE GOLDEN TIKI Located in Chinatown, the newer of Vegas's two tiki bars features tropical drinks, talking tiki statues, and a giant conch shell.3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222- 3196; thegoldentiki.com TWIST Pierre Gagnaire's Mandarin Oriental restaurant—his only presence in the States— offers creative takes on French fare (broccoli ice cream, anyone?). Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com VERANDA Vegas's ultimate brunch hot spot also boasts an afternoon tea, an intimate lounge, and a lush pool-facing patio. Four Seasons, 702-632-5121; fourseasons.com YARDBIRD This Miami transplant is known for its experimental cocktails, Southern-style finger foods, and delightfully addictive fried chicken. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-297-6541; venetian.com DRINKS ATOMIC LIQUORS Originally opened in 1952, the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas offers locally brewed beers and a range of atomic-themed cocktails. 917 Fremont St., 702-982- 3000; atomicvegas.com BOUND Mixology pro Salvatore Calabrese pays his respects to iconic cocktails of the past inside this ultra-posh lounge. The Cromwell, 702- 777-3777; thecromwell.com CENTER BAR A legend in its own right for 20 years and counting, Hard Rock's celeb-favorite Center Bar is back and better than ever after undergoing a full-scale renovation. Party on. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com HERBS & RYE Head off the Strip for this romantic bar whose drinks reflect a timeline that begins in the 1700s and ends with the present-day cocktail revival. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036; herbsandrye.com MANDARIN BAR Take in the sights at this under-the-radar hangout on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, which showcases a selection of tea-based cocktails. Mandarin Oriental, 888-881- 9367; mandarinoriental.com PARASOL UP/ PARASOL DOWN With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this two-level lounge overlooks Wynn's picturesque Lake of Dreams. Wynn Las Vegas, 702- 770-3392; wynnlasvegas.com PETROSSIAN BAR Bellagio's ground-floor piano bar is known as much for its afternoon tea service as it is for its fine vodkas and caviars. Bellagio, 702-693- 6163; bellagio.com ROSE. RABBIT. LIE. This decadent, theatrical social club blends aspects of a restaurant, lounge, and live-entertainment venue. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7440; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com SKYFALL LOUNGE Connected to Alain Ducasse's Rivea, this Strip-facing lounge appears straight out of a James Bond film. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7575; delanolasvegas.com VELVETEEN RABBIT This craft-cocktail hot spot offers an ever-evolving selection of inventive elixirs. 1218 S. Main St., 702-685- 9645; velveteenrabbitlv.com SCENE THE GUIDE 58 vegasmagazine.com ROAD TO EL DOR ADO El Dorado Cantina got early buzz from its proximity to the self-proclaimed "largest strip club in the world." Now celebrating two years of success, the Mexican restaurant keeps up the heat with super-fresh dishes made from organic and GMO-free products from farms free of antibiotics, pesticides, and steroids. A new summer menu includes tender grilled cactus tacos with salsa cascabel, a massive char-grilled wild Mahi burrito, and a mole enchilada made with Mary's Free Range organic chicken and housemade chocolate mole: Just like its location, both naughty and nice. 3025 Sammy Davis Jr. Dr. 702-722-2289 eldoradovegas.com