MGM Grand

As summer winds down, fall is just around the corner.  The hot temps in Las Vegas diminish but Sin City is still the place to be for all sorts of non-stop action.

If you’re looking for a pampered vacation getaway, then consider indulging in one of the many luxury spa packages offered at Las Vegas’ top resorts.

These autumn-inspired treatments at your favorite Las Vegas MGM Resorts spas allow you to breathe in the comforting aromas of coffee, ginger and pumpkin while relaxing with soothing massages, cleansing body scrubs, beauty facials and much more.

* Ginger Cocoa Body Contour, MGM Grand Spa
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$295 for 75 minutes
Warm cocoa is synonymous with fall, and the Ginger Cocoa Body Contour embraces its finest qualities. Personalized to aid against fatty deposits, reduce appearance of cellulite, and increase firmness in skin, this dual-action treatment aims to maintain and restore a harmonious figure (just in time for holiday parties!).

* Autumn Biscotti Massage, Spa Mandalay
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$135 for 50 minutes
Settle down for a long nap with the Autumn Biscotti Massage. This treatment uses the warm scent of fresh baked almond biscotti and will leave guests with increased circulation, soothed muscles and overall sense of relaxation.

* Milk and Honey Body Wrap with Mini Facial, Spa Bellagio
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$210 for 50 minutes
Leave skin silky smooth with this enticing Milk and Honey Body Wrap performed in a warm Vichy shower. Skin is exfoliated with warm milk and sugar, and then wrapped in a milk and honey mask. This treatment is paired with a hydrating mini-facial, designed to pamper guests from head to toe.

* Green Tea Eye Treatment, The Spa at ARIA
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$25 enhancement to any massage
Get a fresh look for fall with the Green Tea Eye Treatment designed to soothe tired or strained eyes with green tea compresses rich in antioxidants. Enjoy a relaxing face massage with cool marble stones to complete the experience.

* Seasonal Body Treatments, Spa & Salon Vdara
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$80 for 25 minutes
Treat the body like a temple with one of Spa & Salon Vdara’s seasonal body treatments, highlighting fresh fall flavors during the months of September and October. Options include the Cactus & Agave Nectar Toning Body Wrap, Honey Oat Purifying Body Mask or Caramel & Bourbon Body Polish.

* Autumn Harvest, Luxor’s Nuture Spa
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$180 for 75 minutes
Bask in the scent of the season – pumpkin – during three treatments that will leave guests feeling relaxed, refreshed and rejuvenated. Guests will enjoy a 25-minute body scrub, 25-minute massage and 25-minute facial while breathing in aromas of pumpkin, spice and everything nice.

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Crystal​s at CityCenter​

Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an amazing global initiative that was first created in 2009. The show’s goal was to celebrate fashion, restore consumer confidence, and also increase the industry’s economy during the recession.

Patricia Field is an Emmy Award-winning fashion visionary. As a legendary stylist, Patricia is well known as her work with Sarah Jessica Parker in “Sex and the City” as well as Meryl Streep in “The Devil Wears Prada.”

As the host, Patricia Field will join other top designers and local charities at Crystals at CityCenter in Las Vegas, the incredible shopping and dining center. This year’s Fashion’s Night Out will be one of the largest fashion events Las Vegas has ever seen!

This year’s Fashion’s Night Out event will be held on Thursday, Sept. 6th. Between 6 pm and 11 pm, Crystals will offer unique in-store and destination-wide experiences, that will feature stunning performances from Nevada Ballet Theatre and showcase the hottest looks with models strolling the center dressed in the latest fall fashions.

The original goal of Fashion’s Night Out was to put the fun back into fashion through dynamic events and partnerships.

Crystal​s at CityCenter​

FNO attendees was encouraged to shop for a cause at their favorite designers with the second annual “Charity Crawl.” Participating Crystals at CityCenter retailers will donate a percentage of sales to the local charity partner they have selected for the evening. Below is a list of participating retailers in alphabetical order:

· Assouline / Easter Seals Nevada
· Bottega Veneta / After-School All-Stars Las Vegas
· Brunello Cucinelli / The Pajama Program
· Dior / Jewish Federation of Las Vegas
· Donna Karan / United Way of Southern Nevada
· Fendi / Opportunity Village
· Jimmy Choo / Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
· Kiki de Montparnasse / UC San Diego Nevada Cancer Institute
· Marni / Lied Discovery Children’s Museum
· Paul Smith / Positively Arts Foundation
· Prada / Nathan Adelson Hospice
· Pucci / The Shade Tree Shelter
· Roberto Cavalli / The Public Education Foundation
· Stella McCartney / Nevada Ballet Theatre
· TAG Heuer / Keep Memory Alive

There will be a wide variety of exciting events throughout the night. Crystal​s retailers will feature in-store activities including cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, DJs, photo booths and much more.

Crystal​s at CityCenter​

Additional FNO festivities include: Dream Racing Pit Stop, Gallery Row, Nevada Ballet Theatre, Spa & Salon Vdara, Michael Shulman and the Smartwater Hydration Lounge.

Fashion’s Night Out is open to the public and admission is free. To learn more please visit: http://www.crystalsatcitycenter.com/ or http://www.fashionsnightout.com/

Las Vegas has fast become synonymous with glamor, excitement and excess. Its famous strip is as glittering as its clientele, and the city has become the place to see and be seen in, drawing gamblers from across the world to try their luck at the some of the most well-appointed casinos in the world, hosting tournaments as well as catering for the staggering 39 million tourists that visit each year.

But it’s not just a city of poker and roulette. Escorted tours to Las Vegas could just be the ticket to get to know “Sin City” and all it has to offer. And it’s more than you might expect.

The night-life in Las Vegas is unparalleled, with shows in most of the buildings that line the strip as well as further into the city. Your tour guide will be able to advise you on the best places to go, and your itinerary is likely to feature an evening performance or two.

From burlesque to performance art to cabaret, the city comes alive with music and dancing. Just walking along the strip at night is a show in itself, with its colorful light display and water features such as the iconic fountain in front of the Bellagio hotel. You’re also more than likely to catch a glimpse of a wedding or two at some of the little chapels in the city, with their bright signs and costumed ministers.

But it’s not just at night; daytime visit Las Vegas has plenty to offer, and escorted tours will offer you the chance to explore the area in organized coach trips and day excursions. Las Vegas is also one of the world’s foremost resorts for golfing, with over 55 courses throughout the city and its surroundings.

The courses cater for all abilities, and feature stunning designs by legendary American golfer Arnold Palmer. The Arroyo golf course, for example, uses the rocky terrain to present a challenging, contoured course which features panoramic views of Red Rock Canyon, under which it is built, and the Las Vegas city-scape.

Escorted tours will often combine a trip to Las Vegas with an excursion to the nearby Grand Canyon. One of the natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon is an astounding example of natural architecture. Its intricate network of mesas, cliffs and gorges is carved out of and into the rich red rock, and the sight is even more spectacular when the sun plays along its contour lines, which run up to a mile deep.

And if you’re not content to enjoy the panorama from the safety of the observation deck, perhaps you might want to walk the Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge suspended 4,000 feet over the Grand Canyon, giving views over the Colorado River and the natural structures of the gorges, as well being perfectly positioned to see the eagle silhouette carved into the wall to the right.

If you can handle looking down, then perhaps a helicopter ride would suit your adventurous streak, skimming the gorges and taking in the skyline before heading back to the comfort of your hotel.

There’s plenty to do in Las Vegas, and with so much going on, you’re sure to have the trip of a lifetime.

The Spa & Salon at ARIA

Who doesn’t love a little TLC.  We’re all tired and stressed fighting the daily grind. Why not indulge yourself and get pampered – Sin City style!

Your body deserves a break and desires rejuvenation.  The Spa & Salon at ARIA is offering several new summer treatments designed just for you this summer season.

Available Monday – Thursday until August 31, guests at the luxurious ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas can prep for the pool with ARIA’s Summer Spa Specials or give tired bodies a morning wake-up call from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. with a selection of Sunrise Spa Services.

The Spa & Salon at ARIA is now offering a variety of spa treatments such as a relaxing massage, hair treatment or manicure / pedicure.

The below services at The Spa & Salon at ARIA are available on the limited-time summer menus.

* Pure Fiji Coconut Body Scrub offers the body much-needed scrub-love with smoothing sugar cane crystals, giving parched summer skin the exfoliation it needs while coconut oil nourishes and hydrates.
(30 minutes, $75)

* Vegas Makeover Experience begins with a de-puffing eye dews mask followed by a transforming makeup application that includes airbrushed foundation for a flawless look and a Swarovski crystal eyelash application. (45 minutes, $175)

* Signature Exotic Pedicure restores softness as feet are soaked, filed, exfoliated, detoxified, moisturized, massaged and topped off with an eye-catching coat of polish or Shellac. (50 minutes, $125)

* Revitalizing Facial incorporates specialized pampering customized for all skin types that will plump, smooth and soften fine lines, as well as increase hydration. This facial is a soothing solution to the desert dryness and indoor congestion. (50 minute, $150)

* Resurfacing Conditioning Treatment provides hair with the ultimate repair, exfoliating harsh summer dryness and restoring hair’s natural luster and gloss. (45 minutes, $150)

* The Harmony Massage is a hot and cold stone massage that eases the mind and awakens the spirit with a Green Tea Eye Treatment and alternating warm and cool stones. (70 minutes, $290)

Aria Resort Casino – Las Vegas

The trendy Hyakumi (pronounced yah-COO-me, translated it means “100 tastes”) Restaurant in Caesars Palace Las Vegas,  offers traditional and innovative contemporary Japanese favorites in the serene atmosphere of an authentic, Japanese garden restaurant.

Prepared by master chefs, diners can enjoy Teppanyaki style cooking in addition to delicious à la carte dishes including noodle soups and grilled items.

When you make your reservations at Hyakumi, be sure to specify your choice of seating in the Teppan Yaki section — this section is where a chef will skillfully prepare your dinner at a table-side grill — or a la carte dining.

The Sushi bar, which overlooks the Caesars casino and Cleopatra’s Barge Nightclub, offers an extensive menu of the freshest sushi and sashimi, with a varied beverage selection that includes Japanese beer and several fine sakes.

The restaurant’s skilled waitresses where authentic kimonos and obis. Hyakumi’s stunning interior decor contribute to the restaurant’s atmosphere of graceful hospitality — honoring a centuries-old tradition of Japanese fine dining.

The Hyakumi Restaurant (dinner only) and the Sushi Bar are open Tuesday through Saturday. Jackets are optional for gentlemen. Reservations are suggested.

Restaurant Open Daily:
Lunch: 11am – 3:30pm
Dinner: 5pm – 11pm
Please call 702-731-7778 / 866-733-5827

Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino

The luxury Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino in Las Vegas is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. The Venetian is proud to be the largest property in the U.S. to receive AAA’s Five Diamond and the coveted Forbes Travel Guide Four Star awards.

For an amazing world of art experience, you can view Da Vinci – The Genius, the most comprehensive exploration of Leonardo da Vinci’s work ever created. This art exhibit is offered as a limited engagement at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. Da Vinci – The Genius will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Da Vinci – The Genius is an interactive experience that explores Leonardo da Vinci’s timeless, creative brilliance. Exhibit guests will enjoy full-scale interpretations Da Vinci’s many inventions and his most famous art.

Da Vinci – The Genius demonstrates the full scope of Leonardo Da Vinci’s remarkable genius as an inventor, artist, anatomist, sculptor, engineer, musician and architect. Explore the exhibit floor and see first-hand more than 200 unique pieces including 75 life-size machine inventions, three-dimensional renderings of da Vinci’s most notable Renaissance works and an eye-opening, in-depth analysis of his most famous piece, “Mona Lisa.”

Da Vinci – The Genius was developed by experienced da Vinci experts in both Italy and France. The exhibit celebrates one of the most revered and dynamic minds of all time. The exhibition consists of eleven enticing themed areas of da Vinci’s vast work. Many people do not know that the work of Leonardo da Vinci led to some of modern society’s most impactful inventions, including the helicopter, airplane, automobile, submarine, parachute and bicycle.

A misy see at Da Vinci – The Genius is the new Secrets of Mona Lisa exhibit, that presents findings of French scientific engineer and examiner of fine art, Pascal Cotte. Back in 2004, Cotte was was allowed to remove “Mona Lisa” off the wall at the Louvre and conduct scientific analysis. This Las Vegas exhibit showcases Cotte’s study and 25 of his most compelling revelations, illustrated by 40 super-magnified, high-resolution sectional images exploring every aspect of the work.

You can buy tickets for Da Vinci – The Genius at The Venetian box office and venetian.com. Ticket prices are: adult ($25), senior/military ($23), Nevada residents ($20), children 12 and under ($18).

Courtesy of: Terzetto at M Resort

Capping off a recent stay at the “M” Resort in Las Vegas, we were going to drive back into the strip, (probably 5 miles +), and try out another potentially interesting eatery.

But alas, it was already 8:45 p.m. and our energy level was running on empty. Hence, we opted to remain at the “M” and try out its local cuisine, — and we’re so glad we did.

We made arrangements to dine at “Terzetto”, which boasts a wonderful oyster bar, and an interior design worthy of the cover of “Architectural Digest”.

We began with a shared appetizer salad of a tomato / mozzarella caprese with spring greens and a light vinaigrette. –Very tasty. My friend ordered a rare 12 oz prime rib*, with a side of fresh sauteed brocolinni, prepared deftly and perfectly, –very nice.

My entree was a combination 8 oz fillet mignon* (rare) and 8 oz lobster tail served with drawn lemon butter. Both accompanied by a side of cubed butternut squash gratinee.

All three offerings were prepared impeccably and tasted magnificently.

Some beautiful deserts were presented to us, but alas, we were stuffed to the gills, –no more room.

The meal was served with a buttery complex house chardonnay, which was quite acceptable. The french bread offered at the onset was one of the best I’ve ever tasted.

* All beef served at Terzetto is raised on the owner’s cattle ranch in Montana, and the quality was superb.

I strongly recommend Terzetto to everyone. It is a comfortable and beautiful restaurant, with excellently prepared food.

Please enjoy!!!

Author: Val Patacchi is a freelance writer and avid traveler.

Chef Masa Takayama

Las Vegas will welcome another fine dining restaurant for patrons who want the ultimate foodie experience. Later this summer, both Forbes and Michelin-decorated Chef Masa Takayama will introduce the first teppan concept to his extraordinary culinary repertoire.

The new Tetsu restaurant will be located at the luxurious ARIA Resort & Casino, and will be an intimate and interactive dining experience, offering guests the first taste of Chef Masa’s passion for fine Japanese grilling.

Located inside Masa’s famed Japanese restaurant, barMASA, Tetsu will replace Shaboo, which closes April 28. The exclusive venue will feature four blackjack-style tables and two communal teppan grill tables seating 20 and 19, respectively.

Tetsu will feature highly skilled teppanyaki chefs, who will also cleverly oversee the evening’s culinary entertainment – prepping, cooking and plating orders specific to each guest’s request. A produce table will serve as the room’s centerpiece, displaying the finest quality meats, seafood and vegetables, and will allow guests the opportunity to hand select the proteins of their entrée, specifying the exact cut, portion size and preparation style they desire.

“ARIA is a leader in the evolution of the Las Vegas culinary scene, now a recognized contender as one of the world’s top epicurean destinations,” said CityCenter President and COO Bill McBeath. “With Tetsu, we continue to set the pace by offering guests a brand new, exclusive concept from Masa Takayama, arguably the world’s most celebrated Japanese chef.”

Tetsu Executive Chef/Creator Masa Takayama said, “With a passion for the finest-sourced ingredients, I have always been intrigued by the sizzling vegetables, meat and seafood prepared on a teppan grill. The act of choosing your ingredients and interacting with the chef as he prepares them elevates the conventional dinner – creating memories – which is how food is meant to be experienced.”

The teppan grill menu allows guests to try a variety of offerings at smaller portions and reasonable prices such as the Toro Tartare with Caviar, Wagyu Beef Steak Tartare and Pacific Lobster Sashimi Ceviche in addition to Tataki selections. Tataki, meaning to “pound,” is a traditional manner of preparing fish and meat so they better absorb other flavors, therefore enhancing the protein in the dish. The cuts are briefly seared over a hot pan, marinated in vinegar, sliced thin and seasoned with ginger. Tetsu’s tataki offerings will differentiate the restaurant with the finest culinary creations, such as the Wagyu Ribeye, and Filet Mignon-Soy Vinaigrette.

Main course offerings include prime cuts of beef such as Center Cut Lamb Chop and Filet Mignon. Seafood and steak also will delight guests with the incredibly fresh ingredients for which Masa is renowned, such as Butterflied Scottish Langoustine, Mediterranean Turbot and decadent Fatty Tuna. Side accompaniments including Kobe Garlic Fried Rice, Yakisoba Noodles and Seafood Udon will complement the main course. Completing the meal are unexpected and refreshing desserts such as Masa’s famous Truffle Ice Cream, Grapefruit Granite and Yuzu Sorbet.

Tetsu’s hours of operation will be Wednesday through Sunday 5 p.m. – 11 p.m. Guests enter Tetsu through barMASA, located adjacent to the stunning ARIA lobby.

The centerpiece of CityCenter Las Vegas is ARIA Resort & Casino, a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip featuring an unprecedented combination of striking architecture, sustainable design, high-end service, spectacular amenities and premium meeting and convention space.

For additional information or to make reservations at the new Tetsu Restaurant at ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, please call 702.590.7111 or visit www.arialasvegas.com

Sky Combat Ace

Las Vegas is well known for extremes and ultimate thrills. Now try the latest craze – Sky Combat Ace (SCA) – the nation’s ultimate flight experience.

Suit up for a wild aerobatic flight of non-stop spins, barrel rolls, hammerheads and loops high above Las Vegas. Sky Combat Ace offers the adventure-of-a-lifetime.

Perfect for thrill-seekers, Sky Combat Ace offers aerial joyrides high above Nevada desert. Sky Combat Ace pairs you up with actual fighter pilots to learn the art of basic fighter maneuvering.

It doesn’t matter whether you’re a first-time flight fanatic or advanced aviator, Sky Combat Ace (SCA) offers a package suited for everyone with five types of flying experiences:

· Aerobatic Flights – Star in your very own air show! Become wingman to one of SCA’s 10 professional fighter pilots and learn the art of basic flight maneuvering. You fly the plane under the supervision of SCA’s pilots to execute loops, rolls, hammerheads and spins.

· Aerial Dogfighting – Reenact your favorite “Top Gun” moment as you chase your opponent through the Nevada skies like a real fighter pilot. Feel the thrill of “the kill” as you aim and shoot your adversary using SCA’s special effects. If your aim is good, you’ll get instantaneous feedback as smoke flows from your opponent’s plane. Fight’s on!

· Multi-Day Adventures – Can’t choose just one? Indulge your need for speed and break up your SCA experience over a few days time span. Or, build your skills by reattempting the same package the next day!

· Sightseeing Packages – In an open-cockpit biplane fit for two (plus a pilot), enjoy aerial views of the Mojave Desert while flying over Las Vegas landmarks such as the Hoover Dam, Red Rock State Park, and the world-famous Las Vegas Strip (night flight options also available).

· Spectator Packages – Invite your friends to watch the action in SCA’s non-aerobatic aircraft, where they can take in your incredible experience from an unrivaled vantage point only a short distance away.

Guided by an expert aerobatic pilot, take the controls and live out your “Iceman” or “Maverick” fantasies with the Top Gun package; or take on the extreme (and aptly named) Adrenaline Rush, combining world-class aerobatics with air-to-air dog fights.

IF you’re looking for a great experience without all the thrills, then enjoy a sightseeing adventure in an open-cockpit biplane for incomparable views of the Hoover Dam and Red Rock Mountains, or a night flight over the bright city lights.

Flying in SCA’s spectacular airplanes is undoubtedly the highlight of any trip, but we didn’t stop there. Groups also can reserve the Sky Combat Ace Hangar for events pre- or post-flight to enjoy our state-of-the-art sound system, flat-screen TVs, foosball, darts, pool table, a Golden Tee and our Redbird Full Motion Simulator.

All packages include photos before take-off and video captured by one of four airplane-mounted cameras; specific packages can be found at www.skycombatace.com.

For additional info or to book your reservation, visit www.skycombatace.com or call 888-494-5850

If you are going to be flying to Las Vegas, you can be assured that you will have a great time in the city. Believe it or not, Las Vegas is more than just The Strip.

There are many things to do even for those who just want entertainment and do not care about gambling. If you want to go out gambling, by all means, do it.

There is more gambling in Las Vegas than anywhere else. However, you should not feel like that is the only option that you have.

The following will show you a few things that you can can do once your plane as has landed without putting your money on the line.

First, check out the Titanic Exhibition. This is not an exhibition showing the ship itself, of course, but showing various artifacts that have been brought up and rescued from the most famous wreck in the history of man-made vessels.

The Titanic Exhibition artifacts will offer you a very unique look back into the past. They will show you what the time period was like and what it was actually like to be on the Titanic ship when it left port and set out on its doomed voyage.

The movies are one thing but real life is something else altogether. Take a look at all of these different Titanic artifacts to explore that real life in a way that you have probably never done before.

If you are not as interested in history, check out Vegas Indoor Skydiving. This is an experience that is like nothing else save throwing your body from a perfectly good airplane and plummeting toward the ground below.

The wind tunnel is the perfect way to get the rush of air that goes along with skydiving, to get that feeling of weightlessness, all without having the fear of falling or the danger that is inherent to the sport. This has been advertised as something that grandmothers and five-year-old children can do, something that anyone can enjoy. You can even rent the tunnel out for a whole group of people to use for fifteen minutes, a great way to get everyone involved.

Maybe that does not sound like your thing either; maybe you want to see something that has to do with history and the nearby American West. If so, you should take a look at the Atomic Testing Museum.

While people now think of nothing but gambling when they think about Las Vegas, it used to be a hotbed for nuclear activity. The government set up 928 nuclear tests in the mainland United States, just sixty-five miles from Vegas. This museum is dedicated to preserving that history and the advancement of science.

You do not have to worry that this is a boring science museum, for it is set up in such a way that you will be drawn right in. You can watch videos of the processes and the tests. You can see the old equipment that was used. When you leave, it will be with a new appreciation for the things that began in the 1950s deep within the desert.

One way to see all of these things is to look for flight offers that include tickets to local attractions. Many Las Vegas flights will include these tickets because the airlines want to get your business. They are willing to spend a little money on you if you will fly with them.

Even if you do not use a flight like this, you can be sure to find a lot to do in Las Vegas — and a surprising amount of it has nothing to do with gambling.

Courtesy of: Herbs & Rye

Herbs & Rye, which opened in December of 2009, is located in what used to be The Venetian Restaurant. That wonderful “old Las Vegas” style Italian restaurant was were you went for traditional Italian food, good drinks and to meet friends late in the evening.

“I’ve dreamed of bringing this type of restaurant back to Sahara for years,” proud owner, Nectaly Mendoza informed me. His goal is to encourage other venues to come back to Sahara, giving the new generations a taste of the old Las Vegas. He is doing a wonderful job of it so far!

Walking in you will immediately get a feeling of déjà vu, as you take in the vintage chandeliers, red flocked wallpaper, and the high-backed leather banquettes. The large room is divided in half, with the ristorante to your left, and a large mixology bar ahead of you.

The intention here is to become THE place to go, both for unique Italian cuisine and a late-night cocktail lounge specializing in authentic cocktails from the 1800s to the early 1900s.

You can expect the menus to change every few weeks, to better make use of produce that is fresh and in season. The drinks are made from scratch, which is entertaining to watch and sometimes requires guest participation.

Courtesy of: Herbs & Rye

The ambiance is good, if not a bit too dim and has background music that is a bit too loud. But the waiters cheerfully provide a flashlight for easy reading of the rather extensive menu.

Executive chef Fabian Badillo serves rustic Italian cuisine with a Mediterranean flair and an element of surprise. A good example would be the Calamari Fritti, served with aioli. Expecting a spicy tang, I was surprised with a citrus tartness that I later learned was grapefruit. It was refreshingly delicious.

If you enjoy the sharpness of gorgonzola, you must try the pork tenderloin, which is artfully encrusted in fig and gorgonzola. The Lasagna Bolognese with mushrooms and a Chianti meat sauce again shows Chef Badillo’s unique touch. Too full to order it, we were sorely tempted to try the cheesecake with its chocolate ganache.

When all is completed there will be live jazz and brass bands on Monday evenings, and a true, old-fashioned piano bar. Flat screen TVs will show the old mobster movies from the 30s and 40s, while the servers will wear flapper era costumes. If you want a taste of yesteryear, unique food, fabulous mixed drinks, and entertainment, Herbs & Rye is a must do!

Herbs & Rye
3713 West Sahara Avenue
Las Vegas, NV‎.
(702) 982-8036
Hours 5 pm – 5 am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
5 pm – 4 am on Monday through Thursday

Nectaly Mendoza – Owner
Fabian Badillo – Executive Chef
Gerado De La Torre – General Manager

Authored by Sandra Oertell