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Southern-style finger foods, and delightfully addictive fried chicken. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-297-6541; venetian.com DRINKS 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 THE CHANDELIER At this unforgettable trilevel hot spot shrouded in crystals, each floor maintains its own distinctly cool theme. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7979; cosmopolitanlas vegas.com CLIQUE Cosmopolitan's avant- garde lounge concept raises the stakes with artisanal cocktails and an intimate tableside mixology program. Cosmopolitan, 702-698- 7939; cosmopolitan lasvegas.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 ultimate purveyor of teppanyaki and sushi. Caesars Palace, 702- 785-6628; caesars.com RAKU Be sure to make a reservation for this low-key Japanese izakaya, an off-Strip favorite of local chefs and visiting foodies alike. 5030 W. Spring Mountain Road, 702- 367-3511; raku-grill.com RESTAURANT GUY SAVOY This Michelin-starred Vegas temple is a true icon, offering multiple tasting menus and a Cognac lounge for after-dinner drinks. Caesars Palace, 702- 731-7286; caesars.com RIVEA Not-to-miss items at Rivea include tangy Provençal caponata, and a lobster and purple artichoke salad whose vibrancy only rivals the view to the west. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com RM SEAFOOD Indulge in sustainably sourced seafood and steaks, sushi, and a coast-to-coast raw bar by chef Rick Moonen. Mandalay Bay, 702-632-9300; mandalaybay.com SALUTE TRATTORIA ITALIANA The offerings at this Red Rock eatery run from pastas prepared tableside to Nutella- stuffed bomboloni. Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa, 702-797-7311; redrock.sclv.com SPAGO Gourmet dishes like smoked-salmon pizza make Wolfgang Puck's original Vegas outpost one of the Strip's best options for a power lunch. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-369- 6300; caesars.com SUGARCANE RAW BAR GRILL This James Beard- nominated Miami hot spot finally landed in Vegas this November. Early faves include sea urchin tostada and shellfish hot pot rice with clams, cuttlefish, and Alaskan king crab. Venetian, 702-414-4525; venetian.com SW STEAKHOUSE Overlooking Wynn's Lake of Dreams, SW Steakhouse is one of a handful of restaurants in the country to serve certified-authentic Kobe beef. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3325; wynnlasvegas.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, VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 61 FLOWER POWER Miss Daisy is a premiere fl oral and gift boutique owned by Las Vegas native Jessica Marshall, a former New York City fashion buyer who attended the New York Flower School and returned home to open her own studio. Her designers use premium imported fl orals for same day deliveries, holiday gift baskets and fl oral crowns. Their work is the highlight of international corporate conventions, weddings, dinner parties, and holiday celebrations; and even cater to celebrities like Ellen, Oprah, Elton John and Céline Dion. 3710 W Desert Inn Rd. Las Vegas, NV 89102 (702) 222-0080 missdaisyfl owers.com