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Vegas - 2017 - Issue 1 - Spring - Olivia Culpo

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WHO: At torney a nd pa r tner, Brow n, Brow n & Premsrir ut; restaura nt investor/ow ner of Le T hai, Bocho, Le Pho, Vesta Cof fee Roasters; chair woma n of the Colorado R iver Commission. BEST PLACE TO SPEND FRIDAY NIGHT: "I like Oddfellows in the Ogden (150 N. Las Vegas Blvd., 702- 478-4700; ogdenlv.com), where they play only '80s music on Friday nig hts, a nd ever y song is accompa nied by its authentic music v ideo on a la rge projection screen." FAVORITE DOWNTOWN SPOT: "Tok yo 365 (members only, in Inspire Theatre, 106 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-910-2392) for their smoked whiskeys a nd the best jazz collection on v inyl." GO-TO STEAKHOUSE: "I still love N9NE Stea k house (The Palms, 702-933-9900; palms.com/n9nesteakhouse). "Ever y thing on the menu is faultless; their GM, Jef f, doubles as a sommelier a nd is always ga me to recommend a g reat w ine for a ny budget." ‒ Secret Source ‒ PUOY PREMSRIRUT Cosmopolitan's high-energy club scene, light bites and tableside cocktail service are served in a sexy, matte black and shimmering gold room inspired by women's jewelry and focused on the dramatic, back-lit bar. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7939; cosmopolitanlasvegas.com THE DORSEY For those who love a labor-intensive, classic cocktail with a minimum of electronic dance music and a good dose of big-name master mixology, enter The Dorsey, whose cocktails are designed by Sam Ross of Attaboy and Milk & Honey. Don't miss the Penicillin, a smoky-sweet remedy for everything— made with single-malt and blended Scotch, with honey, ginger, and lemon. Venetian, 866-659-9643; venetian.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 Down authentic (strong) tiki drinks in a retro space accented by hand-carved furnishings, vintage posters, and an exotic soundtrack. You'll find original carvings by Tiki Bosko (who made art for the Tropicana) and Leroy Schmaltz, aka the godfather of tiki carvers. 1712 W. Charleston Blvd., 702-385-3110; frankiestikiroom.com FRANKLIN While the Delano celebrates its desert surroundings with a neutral décor that brings the outside in, Franklin, the hotel's lobby bar, offers a lush, modern contrast with dark leather furniture, warm wood walls, gold accents, and a fireplace. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632- 7888; delanolasvegas.com THE GOLDEN TIKI Located in Chinatown, the newer of Vegas's two favorite tiki bars features tropical drinks, talking tiki statues, and a giant conch shell. Look for "shrunken heads" of local celebs. 3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222-3196; thegoldentiki.com HERBS & RYE From Gothic "alcoholic remedies" to quaffs from the Golden Age to the perfect Sazerac, Herbs & Rye is darkly and wittily vintage. Award-winning mixologist-owner Nectaly Mendoza's place is where the industry ends up at the end of the night to take the edge off. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036; herbsandrye.com MANDARIN BAR Unofficially called "The Edge" because of its perch in one of the hotel's particularly sharp corners, the VIP area requires advance booking, so call ahead for a seat at Mandarin Oriental's 23rd- floor bar—with the awesome views it affords from three walls of floor-to-ceiling windows. Mandarin Oriental, 888-881- 9367; mandarinoriental.com PARASOL UP With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this casino-level lounge has just undergone a million-dollar renovation, and still offers some of the best people watching in Las Vegas. The updated drink menu features five barrel-aged craft cocktails available on draft. The bar's counterpart, Parasol Down (an escalator ride away), overlooks Wynn's picturesque Lake of Dreams. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3392; wynnlasvegas.com PETROSSIAN BAR Just like its New York sibling, Petrossian Bar celebrates caviar and vodka in a loungey atmosphere (prepare for conspicuous consumption; it's right on the edge of the casino floor). INSIDER TIP: Petrossian also has one of the most civilized high teas in town—think fresh scones and clotted cream accompanied by a pianist commanding the one-of- a-kind Steinway. Bellagio, 702-693- 6163; bellagio.com SKYFALL LOUNGE The jewel-toned bar and lounge that connects with Alain Ducasse's vertiginous Rivea restaurant is one of the best places on the Strip to settle in for the living theater that is a flaming Las Vegas sunset over the Red Rock Conservation Area. Do it with a cocktail from the bar menu (perhaps from the Shaken and Stirred category). Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7575; delanolasvegas.com VELVETEEN RABBIT The Downtown bar run by two sisters is filled with Victorian furniture and features such stylistic elements as draft beer pulls fashioned from old wooden mannequin hands. A cocktail list of elixirs features such unusual concoctions as The Ghost Next Door (fig-infused tequila, banana syrup, Aztec chocolate bitters, and biscotti "mist") and the smoky Black Leather Jackets (mezcal, Lustau East India sherry, Cynar, and vanilla). 1218 S. Main St., 702-685- 9642; velveteenrabbitlv.com VICE VERSA PATIO & LOUNGE Vdara's fireside patio bar is a perfect place for cocktails and light bites before a night on the town. Vdara, 702-590- 2312; vdara.com VISTA COCKTAIL LOUNGE This glittery cocktail lounge showcases a rotating display of cityscapes from around the world. Caesars Palace, 702-731-7852; caesars.com CLUBS, ARENAS & NIGHTLIFE BROOKLYN BOWL This cornerstone of The Linq combines a bowling alley with a restaurant and concert venue. One of the best free- for-all venues in Vegas, you can eat virtually anywhere in the cavernous space (Blue Ribbon comfort food is the order of the day), order from 17 beers —12 on tap—all while you bowl and listen VEGASMAGAZINE.COM 87

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