The Falls Golf Club

The popular golf course at Lake Las Vegas Resort in Henderson is The Falls Golf Club, a masterpiece designed by Tom Weiskopf. Falls Golf Club is a golf experience you will always remember.

As you exit Lake Mead Parkway you will see the club house on your left and the golf course on your left and right of the road. The front nine, located on your left, the back nine on your right. As you might expect a golf course of this caliber has friendly professional staff.

The 7,250-yard, par-72 course challenges golfers with terrain that varies from the mountainous landscape to the desert floor, creating elevation changes ranging from subtle on the front nine to dramatic on the back nine.

Resort guests are astounded by the course’s breathtaking scenery including spectacular views of Lake Las Vegas, the surrounding mountains and the Las Vegas Strip in a unique, dramatic, and natural setting.

The Falls Golf Club also features a beautiful clubhouse with pro shop and dining for lunch available, and a comfortable indoor lounge and outdoor patio with spectacular views of the course.

Encore Beach Club

Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas is the award-winning adult pool destination located in the luxurious Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. Encore Beach Club launched its 2012 season last month, and is now open on Saturdays and Sundays until the grand opening on Saturday, April 21.

Once the opening ceremonies finish, sun seekers can enjoy all the luxury amenities at the Encore Beach Club from Friday through Sunday.

Encore Beach Club is an upscale dayclub and one of the hottest venues in all of Las Vegas. Encore Beach Club was named the best Las Vegas “Adult Party Pool” by USA Today in 2011, and is an opulent and lush oasis featuring 40-foot palm trees surrounding three tiered pools which sets a party atmosphere usually found in European hot spots.

The highly anticipated grand opening celebration features DJ sets by Size Matters artists Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia and AN21 on April 21. Tiësto, voted “The Greatest DJ of All Time” by Mixmag, debuts at Encore Beach Club on Sunday, April 22, to launch the venue’s weekly “Daystar Sundays” promotion.

This season, Encore Beach Club presents a lineup of world renowned electronic dance music (EDM) talent unprecedented for the Las Vegas daylife scene. Recently named one of “Dance Music’s Most Influential Executives” by Billboard magazine, Encore Beach Club and Surrender Nightclub co-owner and managing partner, Sean Christie, has created an entertainment platform that showcases chart-topping EDM artists. This season’s lineup includes resident DJs Tiësto, Deadmau5, Afrojack, Calvin Harris and Dada Life.

“Encore Beach Club is the premier daytime destination in Las Vegas,” said Christie. “This year, we have added great new talent to our roster and are continuing to build off the momentum from last year. The caliber of our music events warranted us being awarded 2012 Nightclub & Bar Las Vegas “Dayclub of the Year.”

The premier Encore Beach Club offers its guests luxurious VIP enclaves. You will find twenty-six cabanas equipped with refrigerators and flat-screen televisions and a plush daybed to soak up the sun. Eight decadent bungalows offer private bathrooms, private infinity dipping pools, cooling systems, and views of the Las Vegas Strip as well as the lively pool party scene.

Throughout the 2012 season, Encore Beach Club will present the following weekly signature events:
SUNDAYS – “Daystar Sundays” featuring headlining performances by EDM superstars including Tiësto, Deadmau5, Afrojack, Calvin Harris and more
FRIDAYS – “Recess Fridays,” a weekly series of original themed party promotions
SATURDAYS – Live performances by headlining DJs and music artists

The Ultra Lounge accommodates up to 40 guests and features its own bar and bartender. Guests can try their luck at blackjack or craps at Encore Beach Club’s gaming pavilion. At 60,000 square feet, Encore Beach Club is part of an expansive entertainment complex that includes Surrender Nightclub. The two experiences transition guests from a daytime beach party to a sexy nightclub.

Encore Beach Club is open Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No cover for local ladies. Visitor cover is $30 for women and $40 for men and subject to change on holidays and special events. Cabana and table reservations are highly recommended.

For additional information, please visit www.encorebeachclub.com or call 702-770-7300.

Vegas Uncork’d

Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appetit will be back in Las Vegas for its sixth year, featuring a star studded line up of celebrity chefs and cooking events.

This year’s Vegas Uncork’d event will be held May 10-13. This incredible four-day festival gathers culinary icons along with dozens of events from cocktail competitions that overlook the remarkable Bellagio fountains. Also enjoy a celebrity chef poker tournament at the new and stylish Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas is known for its fine dining and home to world-famous chefs like Wolfgang Puck, Bobby Flay, Michael Mina, Todd English, Jose Andres, Rick Moonen, and many more.

Below is a list of some of the amazing events scheduled at this year’s Vegas Uncork’d –

Wine & Cocktails

· Mix-Off, Friday, May 11: Overlooking The Fountains of Bellagio, guests enjoy a dynamic cocktail competition featuring Bellagio Master Mixologist Matt Myers, Hyde Bellagio Mixologist Jose Zepeda, Akira Back and other cocktail talent from across the country. Sample each cocktail and vote for your favorite during a tasting hosted by Restaurant & Drinks Editor Andrew Knowlton. Small bites from Executive Chef Roy Ellamar of Sensi accompany the cocktail extravaganza.

· Sip, Swirl & Select Like a Sommelier, Friday, May 11: During this blind tasting led by Jason Smith, David Lynch, and Raj Parr, attendees learn to taste like a sommelier when they test their taste buds with a high-quality, moderately priced wine vs. a “break-the-bank” bottle. Tuscany Kitchen hosts this grape-laden duel. May the best palate win!

· Unusual Pairings, Friday, May 11: Guests will learn how to find accessibly priced wine to pair with elevated menus with the best 20 bottles under $20. Learn about best bargain buys under $20 with Dave Lynch and Mina Group Wine Director Raj Parr at STRIPSTEAK with a special menu of bites paired by chef Michael Mina.

· My Favorite Things, Friday, May 11: At Bellagio, Chef Michael Mina and Sommeliers Raj Parr and Jason Smith, MS, discuss their “favorites” and host a sampling of unique wines, extravagant cocktails and the most memorable fare ever tasted (and created).

· Kings of Cabernet, Saturday, May 12: Bellagio Wine Director and Master Sommelier Jason Smith and Bon Appétit Contributing Wine Editor Dave Lynch are joined by three of the world’s best winemakers, including Andy Erickson, for a round-table discussion and tasting of their top Cabernet Sauvignons. Get the scoop on all that goes into making world-class wine, from the soil to the very first sip. In a setting overlooking The Fountains of Bellagio, wine connoisseurs and novices alike will be able to appreciate this experience.

· Uptown Downtown, Saturday, May 12: From Chandelier Bar, Vesper Bar, and other hot spots at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas play host to Bon Appétit Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport, nationally renowned restaurateur Scott Conant, Cosmopolitan mixologist Mariena Mercer, and you for an afternoon of cocktails and cuisine.

 Nightlife & Special Events

· VIP Saber-Off, Thursday, May 10: Caesars Palace hosts all chefs at this year’s VIP Champagne Saber-Off.

· Follow That Food Truck, Thursday, May 10: Mingle with renowned chefs such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Todd English, Michal Mina and Julian Serrano and enjoy live music from restaurateur Joe Bastianich at this exciting Bellagio event. Confirmed Food Trucks include fukuburger, Red Neck Kitchen and Rusty Pickle.

· Celebrity Chef Poker Tournament, Friday, May 11: The pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will be the hub for a world-class celebrity chef poker tournament with live performances, flavorful dishes and delightful drinks. A specialty menu of handrolls and more from Blue Ribbon Sushi and specialty cocktails from David Myers’ 18A cocktail program will be featured.

· Grand Tasting, Friday, May 11: Sixty restaurants participate in this ultimate outdoor culinary experience at Caesars Palace’s Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis.

· After-Hours, the Remix, Saturday, May 12: Chef Alain Ducasse is joined by chef Hubert Keller and Mandalay Bay executive pastry chef and master chocolatier Vincent Pilon for a late-night party at Mix, the rooftop lounge at Mandalay Bay.

· Surfside Beach Clambake, Saturday, May 12: Along the waves of the Mandalay Bay Beach, guests will enjoy live   music, cocktails, and fresh seafood. Chefs Charlie Palmer, Rick Moonen Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger will dish out their unique twist on this family-style American Classic as attendees pull up a seat at the long communal tables located under the stars.  

Interactive Sessions

· Too-Hot Tamales Live Demonstration, Friday, May 11: Hosted by Bon Appétit editor in chief Adam Rapoport, chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger prepare a four-course menu with tequila pairings at Mandalay Bay’s Border Grill.

· Paella Lunch with José Andrés, Friday, May 11: One of the restaurant industry’s most captivating personalities, José Andrés lets loose with a live demo on how to make one of Spain’s signature dishes. He’ll prepare it on a wood-fired paella grill—the only one of its kind in the U.S.—at Jaleo in the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas.

· Master Pastry with Francois Payard, Saturday, May 12: Chef François Payard welcomes you into Payard Patisserie & Bistro for an insider demonstration. Guests will be privy to techniques and skills as shared by one of the world’s most renowned pastry makers.

· Chronicles of a Couple That Cooks Together, Saturday, May 12: Q&A lunch with renowned chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his wife, Marja, host of Kimchi Chronicles on PBS. Before delving into your meal, Jean-Georges and Marja will elaborate on each course as Bon Appétit Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport chats with the famous culinary couple now cooking together.

· At the Fish Market with Costas Spiliadis, Saturday, May 12: Join chef Spiliadis at the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas as he shares his secrets to selecting the highest-quality fish at the market, secrets on making fish at home, and healthful eating through the Mediterranean diet.

 Specialty Dinners

· Master Series Dinner with the Pellegrino Family: Rao’s Italian Feast, Thursday May 10: Tables will be turned as the Pellegrino family invites you to join them at their famed restaurant. Be treated to a multi-course extravaganza featuring Rao’s southern Neapolitan dishes served family-style.

· Master Series Dinner: Dinnertime Decadence with Guy Savoy, Thursday May 10: Secure your place at this exclusive multi-course dinner with internationally renowned chef and restaurateur Guy Savoy. Indulge in what promises to be the ultimate experience in refined dining, complete with wine pairings.

· Master Series Dinner: French Elegance with Francois Payard, Thursday May 10: Be transported to an authentic dining experience reminiscent of a charming Paris café at award-winning chef Francois Payard’s charming bistro. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with first-class service and traditional savory and sweet French fare.

· Master Series Dinner: Spices of Life with Bobby Flay, Thursday, May 10: Awaken your taste buds as things heat up with an evening of bold flavors and signature Southwestern cooking from chef Bobby Flay at Mesa Grill.

· Master Series Dinner with Michel Richard, Thursday, May 10: Caesars Palace adds a new restaurant to its Master Series dinners—Central, helmed by renowned chef Michel Richard and his James Beard Award–winning staff.

· The Nature of A Good Party with Alain Ducasse, Saturday, May 12: Chef Alain Ducasse hosts a new eXperience at miX at Mandalay Bay that includes champagne with the Chef, a five-course special menu with wine pairing and a signed copy of the Chef’s latest cookbook “Nature: Simple, Healthy, and Good” © Rizzoli.

Brunch

· Rao’s Family Affair: Italian Brunch with the Pellegrinos, Sunday, May 13: The Pellegrinos host a backyard BBQ on the patio of Rao’s Las Vegas as only they can. Enjoy refreshing Italian cocktails and savory dishes offered as an exclusive preview to their soon-to-be released cookbook, Rao’s on the Grill.

· Sparkling Brunch with Guy Savoy, Sunday, May 13: Don’t just treat your mother; spoil her with an unforgettable experience at the elegant Restaurant Guy Savoy. World-renowned French chef Guy Savoy will create a special menu in honor of Mother’s Day.

· Steak & Eggs with Charlie Palmer, Sunday May 13: Recover from a fun-filled weekend and enjoy Mother’s Day with a hardy Steak & Eggs Brunch at Aureole. Chef Charlie Palmer, Aureole Executive Chef, Vincent Pouessel and Mandalay Bay Executive Pastry Chef and Master Chocolatier, Vincent Pilon will put on an extravagant brunch paired with sparkling wine options provided by Christophe Tassan MOF Sommelier and Mandalay Bay Wine Director.

Ron’s Steakhouse restaurant – Arizona Charlie’s Decatur Casino & Hotel

Have you tried Ron’s Steakhouse, which is located at Arizona Charlie’s on Decatur?

Arizona Charlie’s is a locals’ favorite here in Las Vegas, offering everything that people who live in town have come to expect in the way of slot payoffs, bingo, specials, giveaways, and two-for-ones.

What I never expected to find there was a competitively priced, very attractive, gourmet steakhouse, which offers beautifully presented and delicious appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, and desserts.

Our meal at Ron’s Steakhouse began with a rich and creamy lobster bisque that was full of chunks of lobster. A beautifully plated house salad was served delicately wrapped in thin strips of cucumber.

The rib eye steak and the rack of lamb were well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Tiramisu and cappuccino finished off a truly satisfying meal. Service was a bit slow, and it wasn’t easy to get refills on our drinks, but frankly, the quality of the food was worth that minor inconvenience.

You’ll have plenty of delicious appetizers to choose from, and a number of steak and chop selections. The lollipop rib eye was to die for! There are several house signature specialties, including the herb encrusted half rack of lamb (oh yes!).

Hopefully, they will offer a larger selection of soups, salads, and desserts in the future, but the tiramisu and cappuccino were more than worth the calories!

So take my advice and try Ron’s Steakhouse next time you’re in town and want to impress your best girl!

Ron’s Steakhouse
Arizona Charlie’s at Decatur
Las Vegas, NV
Scott Hisey, Manager

Call for reservations: 702-258-5201

Authored by: Sandra Oertell

Aria Resort & Casino – Las Vegas

ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas is currently offering travelers a several Signature Tasting Menus highlighting fresh ingredients, just in time for spring.

Throughout the month of March, you can enjoy a day hitting the links at Shadow Creek, lounge by the pool at Liquid, place bets on March Madness – whatever March means to you, round out your day with out-of-this world cuisine at AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina, Jean Georges Steakhouse and Sirio Ristorante.

· Fun in the Sun with Surf & Turf. Executive Chef Sven Mede presents a four-course “Surf & Turf” menu at AMERICAN FISH by Michael Mina offering the best of both worlds now that spring has sprung. The epicurean adventure begins with a Thai Beef & Lobster Carpaccio or a Dungeness Crab “BLT” and continues with choices of delicate Diver Scallops & Foie Gras, New Bedford Mussels & Chorizo, a masterful Grilled Kobe Flat Iron & Miso-Glazed Monkfish or a Sea Salt-Baked Langoustine & Pork Belly. Dessert is highlighted by a decadent Valrhona Chocolate Custard with red velvet cake and cocoa nib ice cream. $85

· Eat More Veggies. Getting bikini-season-ready doesn’t mean giving up flavors and delicious food with Jean Georges Steakhouse’s five-course broccoli-centered menu created by Executive Chef Robert Moore that celebrates the nutrient-enriched vegetable. Packed with vitamins, broccoli is prominently featured in each course, starting with a delicious Cream of Broccoli soup. The yellow-green Romanesco Broccoli joins Shiitake mushrooms in a refreshing salad, followed by a Broccoli and Stinging Nettle Risotto and Moore’s take on “Beef and Broccoli,” with grilled filet mignon and drizzled in a sweet orange glaze. Because everyone needs a splurge, the signature JG Candy Bar adds a decadent finish to the meal. $95

· Retreat to Tuscany on Your Vegas Spring Break. Sirio Ristorante’s five-course menu will transport diners to the rich, artistic region of Tuscany with just one bite. Created by Executive Chef Vincenzo Scarmiglia, the Tuscan tour begins with brightly colored Maine Lobster salad with artichokes, asparagus and avocado followed by a Potato & Gorgonzola Cheese-filled Ravoli topped with roasted pear puree and Nero D’Avola syrup made of red wine grapes. Continue teasing your taste buds with a mouthwatering Dover Sole Fillet & Spinach in brick crust and a tantalizing Pan Roasted Lamb Porterhouse with a rhubarb demi-glaze. Finish the meal with a decadent dessert trio of Baba, a small yeast cake soaked in rum and filled with a pastry cream, an exotic fruit minestrone and a Pabana sorbet. Ciao Bella! $89

Machine Guns Vegas

Las Vegas is known for its over-the-top luxurious dining, partying, entertainment, and gambling.  Now it can add over-the-top luxurious gun range ultra lounge to its credit.

Every detail of the new Machine Gun Vegas is meticulously cared for to ensure the highest-class gun range experience, in the true Las Vegas fashion.  The ultra lounge is staffed with fully trained “Gun Waitresses” that offers a cocktail of gun cocktails.  In addition, they also give you the opportunity to try out a million dollars’ worth of guns.

Further adding to its intrigue, the Machine Gun Vegas has several gun themes.  The most notable ones being the MOB, The Femme Fatale, SEAL Team VI, World @ War, and The Elite.  The MOB is a blend of weaponry used by the Mafia in Las Vegas, including the Thompson, an Amphibian S pistol suppressor, and the Mossberg 590A1 12 gauge shot gun.  All of which has been seen at one time or another on mob movies.

The Femme Fatale consists of the Uzi and different types of handguns, all light in weight and easier to control.  In the late 1940’s, Major Uziel Gal created the first Uzi sub machine gun. The gun was utilized as a personal defense weapon for tankers, artillery troops, and officers.  It was also used as on the frontlines by elite infantry assault forces.

The SEAL Team VI gives the guests a chance to live the fast-paced dangers of the famed military squad.  This package includes a pistol with suppressor designed to be lightweight, improved accuracy, and extended service life.  The Amphibian S, featured in this package has 13 variations spanning 29 years, making it the most advanced and sought after integrated .22 caliber suppressor system in the world.

Next featured in the SEAL Team VI is the MR556A1, a premium level commercial and civilian semi-automatic rifle.  This class of firearm has been made popular as the civilian version of the gun that was used in the recent, high profile Operation Neptune Spear.  The M249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) machine gun and the M60 rounds out the SEAL Team VI weaponry pack.

World @ War features close and long-range firearms mainly used in military combat.  This includes the M1911, a single, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun designed by John M. Browning.  It was commonly used in both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.  The MP 40 (the “Schmeisser”) is the successor of the MP 38 and is a submachine gun created in Nazi Germany to be used during the second World War.  You may recognize it from movies like “Schindler’s List” and “Saving Private Ryan”.

The Elite is one of the most premium packages Machine Gun Vegas has to offer.  It includes the M249 SAW, handguns, semi-automatics, and full automatics for a complete shooting experience.  It covers firearms used by the United States armed forces as well as military forces from around the world.

Machine Guns Vegas offers complimentary transportation to and from your Vegas hotel.  But be forewarned that this new kind of ultra lounge is definitely not for the weak of heart. They don’t do single shots, but round after round of pure guns. It is truly Las Vegas on Full Auto.

Photo: New York-New York Hotel & Casino

There’s an exciting sports bar in Las Vegas that is definitely becoming the place to be for the ultimate sports bar and entertainment experience – Sporting House Bar & Grill

The Sporting House Bar & Grill opened 10/10/10 and is located in the luxury New York-New York Hotel & Casino, featuring 12 New York-style skyscrapers showcasing 2,023 guest rooms and suites.

The goal of the Sporting House Bar & Grill is to become Las Vegas’ premier destination for year-round sports action an dit looks like it’s on schedule.

The interior of the Sporting House Bar & Grill is a sports and gamers dream including more than 130 video monitors. Patrons can easily see the exact game they want to watch in a fun environment designed exclusively for sports fans.

Sporting House is a two-story restaurant and bar, featuring a tasty menu designed by Ark Restaurant Corporation’s newly hired Executive Chef David Waltuck, celebrated chef/owner of four star Chanterelle in New York City, and Damien McEvoy, Ark’s Executive Chef for the past 14 years in Las Vegas.

Bringing his unique style, Chef Waltuck offers a variety of dishes,including Maine lobster club wrap, Wagyu Kobe flat iron steak and smoked meatloaf. You will also find classic sprts favorites, such as Philly cheese steak, wood roasted BBQ chicken pizza, honey hoisen chicken wings, and a wide variety of juicy burgers. Top off your meal with your choice of 12 beers on tap and a wide variety of both premium and crafted bottle beer.

On the first floor is The Screening Room with tiered seating, so all guest can have a perfect view and enjoy the year’s biggest games on two 16-foot, high-definition screens and a dozen 36-inch, high-definition video monitors.

Senior vice president of Ark Vegas Restaurant Corp, Paul Gordon was quoted, “Fans in Las Vegas are always looking for a great spot to watch their favorite team and we designed The Sporting House to provide those fans with a one-of-a-kind experience every time they visit. When guests come to The Sporting House, they are going to know right away that this is the premier place in town to watch the game.”

On the second story of Sporting House Bar & Grill, fans can play in the All-Star Arcade. There is more than 10,000 square feet of interactive and competitive sports-themed attractions including Daytona racing, Pop-A-Shot and much more.

The Sporting House bar and restaurant is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hours may changes due to seasonal sports schedules, such as during football season, The Sporting House will open at 9 a.m. on weekends.

Cleopatra’s Barge is a small, but very unique nightclub set in part on a floating barge.

Located in Caesar’s Palace — you can actually feel it rocking. The bandstand includes a small dance floor, and a few, usually reserved tables are also here. There are other tables set around the boat on “land.”

Cleopatra’s Barge is quite a popular nightspot and if you’re looking for great fun, you’ll definitely find it here! This Egyptian-themed dance club has long been a favorite of Las Vegas’ older crowd, which has spent the last 30 or so years parading around with their favorite cocktails while having fun to classic rock, R&B, and dance hits.

There are plenty of dark makes for romance, but blaring volume levels mean you will have to scream those sweet nothings.

In recent years, the Cleopatra’s Barge lounge experienced a total facelift, reinventing itself as a haven for the younger tourist crowd and featuring weekend dance parties led by the R&B styling of Anita Sarawak and the Rhythm Nation.

It’s still a local Vegas landmark so if you’re in town, check it out.

Cleopatra’s Barge
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
Caesar’s Palace
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-731-7110

Photo: Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas

The Wolf course, being dubbed as the most difficult course in the Las Vegas valley, is a golf lovers delight at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

Pete Dye thought of what creature a golfer would not want to come across in the desert (other than a rattle-snake) and that would be a wolf. That is a perfect name for this course, because it is scary and does make you feel like its teeth are snarling at you dripping with saliva. In other words, this track is tough. Utilizing every aspect of the desert landscaping, Wolf was designed to give the most skilled players a run for their money.

With the fairways being tight and the greens small, there is little room for error if you want a good score for your handicap. The natural desert wash areas are strategically used on each hole forcing long hitters to hit it straight or work the ball to find the short stuff.

The signature hole and the one you will always remember is number 15. It is a par-3 that plays 182 yards from the tips. Doesn’t sound tough huh, how about a true island green to go along with that?

Not hard enough, how about a three-tiered greenfor ridiculously hard putts. Even though the green is generous in size, for some reason the island green makes it look smaller. This hole is picture worthy.

The Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort is located roughly 30-40 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip. This is a full featured resort including all of the normal amenities: driving range, chipping and putting greens, full bar and restaurant, generous sized golf shop, and full banquet or reception accommodations.

The course is designed with rye fairways, fescue rough, and bentgrass greens. The greens come with moderate to severe breaks and undulations. Enjoy your round at the Las Vegas Paiute Golf Resort.

A lounge made entirely of ice is open at Mandalay Place in Las Vegas, located adjacent to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

The first permanent ice lounge of its kind in the U.S., the 2,000 sq. ft. Minus 5 Experience is a sub-freezing ice lounge that is owned and operated by the Minus 5 Group, a New Zealand-based company that has “ice-cool” attractions with six other Minus 5 ice lounges currently in operation in three countries around the globe.

Guests are invited to come in from the Las Vegas 100-degree heat and don Minus 5-issued parkas and booties over their t-shirts and flip-flops. Then the arctic adventure begins, as patrons enter the ethereal blue and white world of the shimmering Minus 5 ice lounge.

An icy wonderland of intricately hand-crafted ice sculptures and architecture, guests are promptly served an ice glass filled with exotic vodka-based cocktails (”mocktails” are also available for the kids or non-drinkers). Then, guests can relax on ice couches and enjoy what is literally the coolest lounge on the planet where the temperature is a constant -5 degrees Celsius or 23 degrees Fahrenheit.

“Our focus at Minus 5 is the art of ice,” said founder and president, Craig Ling.

We have our own ice carvers who change the lounge and sculptures every six-to-eight weeks. This also provides us with the ability to tailor-make sculptures for any function or event. With the ability to create anything from a company logo to an actual-sized replica automobile that you can sit in, the possibilities for the Minus 5 ice experience are only limited by your imagination.”

After enjoying the wonders of the sub-freezing environment, visitors can make their way to the Minus 5 Lodge, a warm, rustic pub adjacent to the Minus 5 Experience that is themed after great arctic explorers. The Minus 5 Lodge features ironwood beams, river stones, leather seats and an open-hearth to create an earthy, natural environment and a welcoming ambiance that also features artifacts from famed explorers and ski huts of old.

Restrain yourself from making jokes about cold feet, but Minus 5 will certainly be the only Las Vegas venue to perform “ice wedding” ceremonies. With colorful stained “ice” windows and pews, beautiful ice sculptures and ice candelabra, the Minus 5 ice-chapel creates an unparalleled setting for a romantic wedding ceremony. Brides are outfitted with an elegant white satin fur-trimmed cape to keep warm, and all ceremonies are organized in conjunction with the wedding professionals from the Mandalay Bay wedding department.

The Las Vegas location will be the first of many U.S.-based Minus 5 ice lounges, with other locations currently in the development stage in New York, Miami, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. Admission into the ice lounge is $30 and includes a cocktail.  Source: Ski Rebel

Photo: Steve Marcus / Las Vegas Sun

The luxurious Veer Towers at CityCenter Las Vegas is now open, in addition to the model homes.

The Veer Towers is an architectural wonder. The stylish building is comprised of two 37-story glass towers that are inclined at five degree angles.

The latest addition to the 67-acre CityCenter is now the most architecturally significant residential component.  Units at Veer Towers are priced from $300,000 to more than $3 million (studios, 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms and penthouses).

Each Veer Tower is home to approximately 335 contemporary condominium residences, that will range from approximately 500 to 3,300 square feet.

The CityCenter’s Veer Towers was designed by internationally renowned architect Helmut Jahn. The Veer Towers is an architectural and artistic landmark on the global scene – a masterful translation of energy and excitement into physical form.

As the only completely residential development, Veer Towers is inclined at five-degree angles, and additionally lives up to the celebrated buildings’ name because the property consists of two 37-story glass towers that boldly shimmer both day and night.

If you are looking for the finer things in life along with unequaled views of Las Vegas, Veer Towers residents can enjoy the following luxury amenities – infinity-edge pool, hot tub, sun deck and a bar for outdoor entertaining.

Veer Towers at CityCenter also provides a recreation room, private media room, in addition to a fitness center with both men’s and women’s steam rooms and saunas that can be found on the 37th floor, adjacent to the beautiful pool deck.

You can find additional offerings such as a private boardroom and business center, mail room, bike storage, concierge service, private residential valet, plus 24-hour security.

Tony Dennis, executive vice president, CityCenter Residential Division states, “Arguably the most striking residential building in the world, Veer Towers is a masterful work of contemporary architecture offering buyers an immersive, artful lifestyle set within the urban mosaic of CityCenter.”

Veer Towers has also affirmed its commitment to delivering a new level of environmental consciousness to the Las Vegas Strip. The luxury property has proudly earned CityCenter’s sixth LEED® Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

In celebration, Veer Towers is offering a Grand Opening Promotion that includes a limited-time studio promotion with a retail value of up to $20,000.

With the purchase of select Veer East Interior Studios, new owners will also receive a complimentary turnkey living package designed and furnished by Robb & Stucky, the largest high-end interior design firm in the country.

For more information about Veer Towers, the studio promotion and CityCenter’s residential opportunities, please call (702) 590-5999, toll-free (866) 708-7111, or visit www.citycenter.com