Las Vegas, NV

BLT Burger

DESCRIPTION: Acclaimed Chef Laurent Tourondel, opened his award-winning and  BLT Burger at The Mirage; BLT Burger offers a variety of gourmet burgers in a dramatically lit orange spilt level environment with an exposed circular grill for patrons to witness their innovative creations served my mini-skirted waitresses

CUISINE: dining options include American Kobe, Certified Black Angus sirloin, lamb and Atlantic salmon, each served on soft buns with tomato, red onion, iceberg lettuce and pickles; specialty burgers include the Tex-Mex, a 7-ounce beef burger with jalapeños, chili, avocado, salsa, jack cheese, onions and sour cream; Lamb Tandoori Burger, a slightly spicy Colorado lamb burger topped with mint-cilantro yogurt sauce, cucumber, olives, red onion and tomato; and an Atlantic Salmon Burger topped with avocado, cucumber, red onion, watercress and zesty-cayenne tartar sauce; the sweet potato fries reveal a subtle charm and the chocolate praline cake is decadent without making you feel stuffy afterwards; a perfect place for lunch or a quick dinner before a show; offers over 20 beers on tap, enticing cocktails, an extensive wine list, and a series of flat-screens for sports viewing

COVER CHARGE: N.A.

DRESS CODE: casual

PRICE RANGE: average check $22

DAYS & HOURS: Sun, Tue & Wed 11a-2a;  Mon, Thu-Sat 11a-4a

ADDRESS: The Mirage at 3400 Las Vegas Blvd, South  MAP

PARKING: free at the Wynn parking structure

TRANSIT: a short transit line runs between Treasure Island and the Mirage - much appreciated during hot days

PHONE: 702-792-7888

WEBSITE: http://www.mirage.com/restaurants/blt-burger.aspx

Sports Book Bar and Grill

DESCRIPTION: formerly the 40/40 Club, now owned by the Palazzo; turns out sports gaming is worth a lot more to the Palazzo than a nightclub or wre other factors involved?

CUISINE: American

DRESS CODE: upscale casual

COVER CHARGE: none

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 4p-5a, Sat-Sun 11:30a-5a

ADDRESS: 3325 Las Vegas Blvd South, The Palazzo, lower level  MAP

PARKING: free at Palazzo/Venetian parking structure

TRANSIT: Las Vegas Monorail station is behind Harrah's next door

PHONE: 702-607-0670

WEBSITE: http://www.palazzolasvegas.com 

rumjungle
DESCRIPTION: Water walls separate the large area into fifths, dramatically lit bar area and provide a welcome ambiance before the night clubbers arrive; when they arrive, the atmosphere quickly shifts to a top shelf dance scenes on The Strip; celebrity DJs play R&B, Hip-Hop, Funk, Top 40, Techno, and International rhythms while dazzling Go-Go dancers and bare-chested hunks are a feast for every eye; an all-star DJs is featured each night

CUISINE: Brazilian, Caribbean, Cuban; all menu items are light and tasty, but the Corn-fried Calimari and Chopped Peruvian Salad make an awesome combo that will keep you light on your feet, even after their signature Ultimate Mojito

DRESS CODE: a blazer or collared shirt must be worn, if blue jeans are worn

COVER CHARGE: price varies depending on night, front of line passes $40

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: dinner Sun-Thu Noon-10p, Fri-Sat Noon-9p

nightclub Sun, Tue-Wed 11p-2a, Fri-Sat and Mon 11p-4a, Thu 11p-3a

ADDRESS: 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd in Mandalay Bay  MAP

PARKING: free at Mandalay Bay parking structure

TRANSIT: Mandalay Bay monorail station to Luxor and Excalibur on The Strip; do not confuse this monorail with the Las Vegas Monorail

PHONE: 702-492-3960

WEBSITE: http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/rumjungle.aspx

House of Blues Las Vegas
DESCRIPTION: Dine on a combination of Cajun, Creole, and Southern cuisine with zest, especially when Brothers are cooking in back; features a surprising 1,900 capacity in this compact live music venue; the atmosphere, like most HOB, is dark with splotches of color and plenty of waiters; Sunday Gospel Brunch features live performances

CUISINE: Southern-inspired gourmet dishes

DRESS CODE: casual

COVER CHARGE: $25 for shows only

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: restaurant opens 7:30a, nightly shows at 9p

ADDRESS: 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd in Mandalay Bay  MAP

PARKING: free at Mandalay Bay parking structure

TRANSIT: Mandalay Bay monorail station to Luxor and Excalibur on The Strip; do not confuse this monorail with the Las Vegas Monorail

PHONE: 702-632-7600

WEBSITE: http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/lasvegas

LAX
DESCRIPTION: Ultra-hip nightclub opened in Luxor, a review is coming soon.

StripSteak
DESCRIPTION: Compared to other top steakhouses, Michael Mina's newest restaurant in Vegas marks new territory in design and presentation with dramatic lighting, complimented with a brown metal look that nicely accents fully exposed, glass-enclosed beef racks and an eye level view the hard-working chefs; it may be impossible to choose an under performer from the menu; I had the rib eye steak cooked to perfection; the beef tartar of angus beef, capers, grain mustard and other ingredients was impeccable; the crab cake appetizer was small by Maryland standards, but nonetheless flavorful; the Madagascar Creme Brulee was so good if I were having a last supper, I'd pray this was on the menu

CUISINE: steakhouse

DRESS CODE: upscale casual

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: reservations recommended

ADDRESS: 3950 South Las Vegas Blvd in Mandalay Bay  MAP

PARKING: free at Mandalay Bay parking structure

TRANSIT: Mandalay Bay monorail station to Luxor and Excalibur on The Strip; do not confuse this monorail with the Las Vegas Monorail

PHONE: 702-632-7414

WEBSITE: http://www.michaelmina.net/mm_stripsteak_lasvegas

Social House
DESCRIPTION: Great for cocktails, this tech-savvy restaurant features a DJ, interactive sushi bar and a nice balance of chic design and casual atmosphere ideal for enjoying any libations with friends or the romantic opposite; the outdoor patio lounge provides a stunning view of the Upper Strip and VIP viewing of the live battle between the Sirens and Pirates; the Kobe Steak is absolutely mouth-watering

CUISINE: steakhouse and eclectic

DRESS CODE: upscale casual

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: nightly

ADDRESS: 3300 Las Vegas Blvd South in Treasure Island  MAP

PARKING: free at Treasure Island parking structure

TRANSIT: Treasure Island monorail to Mirage is in the back; do not confuse this monorail with the Las Vegas Monorail

PHONE: 702-894-7223

WEBSITE: http://www.socialhouselv.com

Revolution Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Inspired by the Beatles song Revolution and created by Cirque du Soleil, the club offers a interactive ultra-lounge for pre and post-experience the Beatles LOVE show; cutting edge, quirky experiences, including recognizing your name, to create a psychedelic sensory environment where each night is a little different – very coo; lately they've added Techno and Hip-Hop

CUISINE: liquid

DRESS CODE: upscale casual

COVER CHARGE: begins at 11p for $5-$15 depending on the day

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: nightly 10:30p-until

ADDRESS: 3400 South Las Vegas Blvd at the Mirage  MAP

PARKING: free at Mirage parking structure

TRANSIT: Mirage monorail to Treasure Island is in the back; do not confuse this monorail with the Las Vegas Monorail

PHONE: 702-692-8383

WEBSITE: http://thebeatlesrevolutionlounge.com

Poetry
DESCRIPTION: Other People’s Money, as the acronym implies, is a nightclub built by Wolfgang Puck; features celebrity DJs and distinctive atmosphere with a smile Buddha figure; dress like you plan to meet a celebrity hottest Hip-Hop club on the Strip; open 10pm till late; Flirt Fridays is very popular for champagne and free chocolates; Thursday night open mic poerty; comedy shows on Saturday

CUISINE: none, but Wolfgang Puck's Chenoir Restaurant is downstairs

DRESS CODE: business casual

COVER CHARGE: $30 guys, $20 ladies

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: 10pm-until

ADDRESS: 3500 South Las Vegas Blvd at Forum Shops of Caesars Palace  MAP

PARKING: free at Ceasars Palace parking structure

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 702-369-4998

WEBSITE: http://poetrynightclub.com

Risque
DESCRIPTION: An ultra-hip crowd that sometimes attracts celebrities, Vegas show girls and Chippendales after work; the VIP lounge costs a chunk of change to maintain exclusivity; drinks can be expensive, but the party is usually on, includes a rooftop patio overlooking the Strip; guest DJs play Hip Hop, R&B, 80s, Salsa, Merengue and Mash-up

CUISINE: liquid

DRESS CODE: business casual

COVER CHARGE: $20

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DRINKS: expensive

DAYS & HOURS: Fri-Sat 10:30p-until

ADDRESS: 3655 South Las Vegas Blvd at Paris Las Vegas  MAP

PARKING: free at Paris parking structure

TRANSIT: Las Vegas Monorail in back

PHONE: 702-678-5124
WEBSITE: link

Rouge
DESCRIPTION: An ultra lounge decked with Ferrari-red dressing and sleek chrome accents beckon you to enter; once inside your eyes will be drawn to a backlit projection wall of glass bottles that glow and flicker with sensuous images; this extrovert lounge has model servers  outfitted in designer couture creations; gorgeous model servers clad in Tadashi Shoji fashions; capacity is 148

CUISINE: liquid

DRESS CODE: casual

COVER CHARGE: no

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DRINKS: expensive, the signature Rouge Cocktail is served over house-made, pomegranate-flavored ice cubes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 3p-3a, Fri-Sun 12p-3a

ADDRESS: 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd at MGM Grand  MAP

PARKING: free at MGM Grand parking structure

TRANSIT: Las Vegas Monorail in back

PHONE: 702-891-3695 

WEBSITE: link

Studio 54
DESCRIPTION: DJ spins R&B, Hip Hop, House, Disco music from the 70s, 80s, 90s; three levels with three dance floors, four bars, celebrity photos on walls; dance with a 25-45 crowd; 22,000-square-foot containing four dance floors and bars, an exclusive area on the second floor for invited guests, and several semi-private lounges

CUISINE: liquid

DRESS CODE: casual

COVER CHARGE: Ladies free, Men $10-$20

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10p-until

ADDRESS: 3799 South Las Vegas Blvd in MGM Grand  MAP

PARKING: free at MGM Grand parking structure

TRANSIT: Las Vegas Monorail in back

PHONE: 702-891-7254

WEBSITE: http://www.mgmgrand.com/nightlife/studio-54.aspx

Blush Boutique Nightclub

DESCRIPTION: Within a 4,500 square foot club, one sees an Onyx-lit dance floor, 300 crème lantern ceiling fixtures with elaborate visual effects, an outside bar and seating area in secluded patio setting; known for hosting celebrity events; a full review is coming

CUISINE: liquid

COVER CHARGE: No cover for local females; visitors cover is $30

DRESS CODE: upscale casual

DAYS & HOURS: Lounge Sun-Mon & Wed 9p-until

Nightclub Tue, Thu-Sat 9p-until

ADDRESS: Wynn Las Vegas at 3131 Las Vegas Blvd, South  MAP

PARKING: free at the Wynn parking structure

TRANSIT: Las Vegas Monorail station is across the street behind Harrah's

PHONE: The Wynn 702-770-3900

WEBSITE:

Big Mama's Cooking
DESCRIPTION: Southern menu includes greens, gumbo, catfish, BBQ ribs, homemade deserts; you can't miss the "telephone pole" neon sign and drive thru to this spacious restaurant

CUISINE: Soul Food

DRESS CODE: n.a.

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 12a-8p

ADDRESS: 2230 West Bonanza Road  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 702-597-1616 

WEBSITE:

T.C.'S Rib Crib
DESCRIPTION: relatively new rib joint in West Las Vegas

CUISINE: Barbeque; plus Seafood Gumbo, Red Beans & Rice & Smothered Pork Chops

DRESS CODE: n.a.

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-11p

ADDRESS: 8470 West Desert Inn Road  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 702-451-7427

WEBSITE: Link

Hush Puppy Seafood
DESCRIPTION: Serving seafood and pies; located on major well-lit street; you can't miss the neon sign

CUISINE: Seafood

DRESS CODE: n.a.

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Sat 5p-10p

ADDRESS: 7185 West Charleston Blvd  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 702-363-5989

WEBSITE: http://www.thehushpuppy.com

Henderson, NV

Kathy's Southern Cooking
DESCRIPTION: neighborhood restaurant; moderately priced for lunch and dinner

CUISINE: Soul Food

DRESS CODE: n.a.

COVER CHARGE: n.a.

CREDIT CARDS: no

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-8:30p, Fri-Sat 11a-9:30p, Sun 1p-7:30p

ADDRESS: 6407 Mountain Vista Street  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 702-433-1005

WEBSITE:

Green Valley Ranch Station
DESCRIPTION: Features Jazz on Wednesday nights and frequent big name jazz artists, like Al Jarreau and many other jazz greats

CUISINE: continental

DRESS CODE: business casual

COVER CHARGE: yes, varies

CREDIT CARDS: yes

DAYS & HOURS: 24/7

ADDRESS: 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

TRANSIT: n.a.

PHONE: 800-851-1703

WEBSITE: http://www.greenvalleyranchresort.com