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Shopping on the Las Vegas Strip will be your favorite new activity after hitting the best clothing, jewelry and shoe boutiques around town. Drop some major dough at the sprawling Forum Shops at Caesars, go for a stroll at the outdoor LINQ promenade or scope out the scene at Bally’s Grand Bazaar Shops.
Caesars Palace, Celebrities, Shopping
Marc Jacobs Surprise Cameo at Caesars Forum Shops
The iconic designer popped into his namesake shop last night – much to the delight of passerby fans. I can neither confirm nor deny that I stumbled through the cobblestone “streets” of Caesars Forum Shops in 5-inch Marc Jacobs black patent peep toes with the “sole” intention of getting a glimpse of Marc. I got….
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Casinos, Shopping, Things to Do in Las Vegas
A Whirlwind Guide to All the New Appian Way Shops at Caesars Palace
If you haven’t shopped at the Appian Way Shops at Caesars Palace recently, you’re missing out on a slew of new ways to give your credit card the ultimate workout. In recent months, about a dozen new shops have either opened from scratch or received dramatic renovations. Here are some highlights. Home One of our….
Flamingo Las Vegas, Las Vegas Casinos, Shopping, The LINQ
F.A.M.E. Comes to The Linq: What’s Up With That?
Although a number of tenants have been announced for The Linq, the first-of-its-kind F.A.M.E. has made us especially curious. The venue’s name stands for “Food. Art. Music. Entertainment.” But we still weren’t getting it. So, we decided to track down Chul Park, who works with HIG Management, the group bringing F.A.M.E. to The Linq. The….
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Restaurants, Nightlife, Shopping
Five Ridiculously Good Cocktails at Trevi Restaurant
You’d sort of expect excellent food at an Italian restaurant, especially in Las Vegas. (Las Vegas Official Motto: “Everything in Las Vegas tastes better because we also have pole dancing.”) But Trevi Restaurant, inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, does great Italian food one better by also serving up some mind-blowing signature cocktails. Here, then,….
Las Vegas Casinos, Nightlife, Rio Las Vegas, Shopping
Krave Finds Temporary New Home at Rio Las Vegas
During its transition from The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood to downtown Las Vegas, the recently-closed Krave nightclub will temporarily take up residence inside Crown Theater and Nightclub at Rio Las Vegas, starting Jan. 18, 2012. Unrelated: Read more about the supertall skyscraper thingy. Krave was one of the premier gay nightclubs in the….
Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Shows, Planet Hollywood Resort, Shopping
Off-Broadway’s “Stripped The Play” Comes to Miracle Mile at Planet Hollywood
Who says Las Vegas isn’t a champion of culture? The Saxe Theater in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood has announced it will open “Stripped The Play,” direct from Off-Broadway, on Dec. 21, 2012. “Stripped The Play,” which feels like it needs some additional punctuation somewhere, delves into the world of male stripping, following….
Caesars Palace, Celebrities, Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Restaurants, Shopping
Wolfgang Puck Celebrates 20 Years in Vegas at Spago
He’s considered by many to be the godfather of high-end Las Vegas dining. Chef Wolfgang Puck’s groundbreaking journey in Sin City began at Spago restaurant, in The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, two decades ago. On Dec. 11, 2012, Puck celebrated his 20th anniversary in Las Vegas with champagne, a key to the city and….
Today’s Random Las Vegas Awesomeness
There’s holiday shopping. Then, there’s holiday shopping in Las Vegas. That’s The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, and this eye-wooing shopping megacomplex is perfectly willing to spank your local mall and send it crying to its mommy.
Las Vegas Casinos, Shopping, The LINQ
Today’s Must-Have Las Vegas Keepsake
While wandering the gift shop at Imperial Palace, we stumbled (it’s just a figure of speech, probably) upon this clever Las Vegas keepsake and just had to share. This James Bondesque set has five wine accessory thingys, and costs $24.99. Remember, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Even in Vegas.
Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Restaurants, Nightlife, Planet Hollywood Resort, Shopping, Things to Do in Las Vegas
When the World Ends, PBR Rock Bar’s Going Out in Style
Everybody knows the world’s coming to an end in December, right? At least according to those pesky Mayans. Well, if anyone can make the most of a cataclysmic event, it’s Las Vegas! (After all, the city used to host atomic test explosions the same way Times Square hosts New Year’s Eve.) PBR Rock Bar at….
Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Hotels, Nightlife, Shopping, The LINQ, Things to Do in Las Vegas
The Linq Announces Impressive First Wave of Tenants
The Linq just got a serious dose of realness! In case you hadn’t heard (hint: visit this blog more often), The Linq is a $550 million district coming to the center of the Las Vegas Strip that will include copious amounts of retail stores, dining and entertainment, as well as a giant observation wheel called….
Caesars Palace, Celebrities, Gaming, Las Vegas Casinos, Shopping
Today’s Random Las Vegas Encounter With a Champ
You never know who you’ll bump into when you’re in Las Vegas. Yesterday, while roaming The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, we stumbled into an autograph signing with none other than former World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association heavyweight champion of the world, Leon Spinks. The Field of Dreams sports memorabilia store hosted the….
Las Vegas Casinos, Nightlife, Planet Hollywood Resort, Shopping
Krave Nightclub Will Move to Downtown Las Vegas
Krave Nightclub, a popular gay club at The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, is pulling up stakes and moving to downtown Las Vegas at Neonopolis. The new nightclub, to be named Krave Massive, is expected to be the world’s largest gay nightclub and will open in a space formerly occupied by movie theaters. The….
Celebrities, Las Vegas Casinos, Las Vegas Shows, Rio Las Vegas, Shopping
Rio’s Penn and Teller Get Some Pumped Up Kicks
You know you’ve hit the apex of cool when you get your own athletic shoes, and Rio Las Vegas headliners (and professional rabble-rousers) Penn and Teller have done just that. Sort of. Penn’s wife Emily Jillette was kind enough to Tweet about artist Ayin Gurling’s one-of-kind homage to the comedy-magicians, so we had to share….
