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Sneak Peek Inside Nobu at Caesars Palace, The Largest Nobu in the World
Happy Friday, we hope you're in the mood for some sushi!
We just took an in-depth tour of the upcoming Nobu Restaurant inside Caesars Palace. While the restaurant is not entirely completed (there are some last-minute finishing touches being put on and Caesars will start moving in furniture and equipment later tonight), the joint will indeed be open on February 2nd which is when an official ribbon-cutting ceremony will happen. There will be a lucky few with reservations that night but the restaurant will be open to the general public on February 4.
Not-so-coincidentally, this is the same day that the Nobu Hotel will open. We weren't able to sneak a peek at any of the hotel rooms but we did get a glimpse into the intimate lobby/elevator bank and spoke with the hotel's general manager, Gigi Vega, about what guests can expect.
We'll have all of that and more for you next week but for now, sit back and enjoy these Nobu photos. In the meantime here are some quick facts about Nobu Caesars Palace:
· David Rockwell and his design firm The Rockwell Group did the design for the hotel, restaurant and lounge.
· Natural design elements incoproating stone, wood and paper are found throughout.
· There will be a 15 person bar at the lounge and a total of 327 seats throughout the restaurant.
· The space totals 12,775-sq.ft., making it the largest Nobu in the world.
· There will also be three teppanyaki tables, a first for a U.S. Nobu.
· Guests staying at the Nobu hotel will have priority access to Nobu. Vega told us that they "will make it happen" for guests, no matter the night or capacity level.
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Straights Are Welcome In Vegas, FYI
Las Vegas is going after the LGBT travel market by poking fun at all you dowdy straights. We're looking at you, tea-length dress loving, Hawaiian shirt wearing, beat up station wagon driving tourists of the world.
A new ad slogan by the city's advertising firm, R&R Partners, proffers this welcome to all M seeking F (or vice versa) travelers in hopes of getting a hells yeah from those happier with M/M or F/F unions:
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These Are The Slots You Are Looking For
It's no surprise that Megabucks is one of the most played slots. Nor, is it shocking to hear that Wheel of Fortune ranks right up there, too. But, we didn't expect to hear that the King of Pop is the King of Slots, too.
Vegas Inc. reports that those three slots were the top games for the fourth quarter of 2012. (WoF ranking first and the other two tying for second.) The news should make Mandalay Bay extremely happy as it prepares to launch Las Vegas' newest Cirque du Soleil production which just so happens to celebrate Michael Jackson.
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Sh*t You May Have Missed Navigating A Fiscal Cliff
A lot of sh*t comes and goes in Las Vegas and some of it actually sticks. Since the flow of updates can come fast and furious, each month we'll point out Sh*t You May Have Missed as an easy way to keep score of what's new, who's coming soon, which doors may have closed and what you better catch now before it's gone forever. If you spent this month preparing for an apocalypse of Mayan or fiscal proportions, you probably missed a lot of sh*t! In the event we still manage to miss some sh*t, leave a comment below!
NOW OPEN
· Shania Twain, "Still the One" (Caesars Palace)
· Red Square (Mandalay Bay)
· New Resort Fee (Cosmopolitan)
· Remodeled Buffet (Aria)
· Room Renovations (Four Seasons)
· New Sportsbook (Silverton)
· Senses (Treasure Island)
· Gordon Ramsay's BurGR (Planet Hollywood)
· Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill (Caesars Palace)
· Multi Action Poker (Aria)
· Megabus (I-15)
· Fremont Street(front) Bar (Four Queens)
· The Quad (Strip)
· Coco in Peepshow (Planet Hollywood)
· Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, "Soul2Soul" (Venetian)
· Rock of Ages (Venetian)
· Bubba Gump Shrimp (Hamon Corner)
· Pink's Hot Dogs (Red Rock Resort)
· Body English (Hard Rock)
· Andrea's (Encore)
· SHe by Mortons (Crystals)
· Q Party Shuttle (Strip, Gay Vegas)
· Kim Vo Salon (Palms)
· Tribute Royalty show at Saxe Theater (Miracle Mile)
· D Grill (the D)
· Krave heads to Crown Theater for limited time (Rio)
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Vegas Police Searching For Answers In Excalibur Shooting
Police in Las Vegas now know who is to blame for Friday night's murder-suicide on the Vegas Strip, but they're still trying to piece together the why.
The Las Vegas Sun reports that 31-year-old Edward Brandt of Lake Forest, Illinois shot concierge worker Jessica Kenny before turning the gun on himself. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the hotel's lobby. Kenny did not survive the attack.
@fiercesport I'm in my room in Vegas at the Excalibur and some guy shot the concierge am then shot himself I heard.All I heard was gun shots
— Alexa Shepich (@PCMalexa18) December 15, 2012
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Nothing Lasts Forever And We Both Know Sh*t Can Change
A lot of sh*t comes and goes in Las Vegas and some of it actually sticks. Since the flow of updates can come fast and furious, each month we'll point out Sh*t You May Have Missed as an easy way to keep score of what's new, who's coming soon, which doors may have closed and what you better catch now before it's gone forever. If you spent this month surfing Cyber Monday sales to gift your favorite Vegas blog this holiday season, you probably missed a lot of sh*t! In the event we still manage to miss some sh*t, leave a comment below!
NOW OPEN
· Liquor Library (McCarran Airport Terminal 1)
· Pub Cycle Vegas (Downtown)
· Bite (Plaza)
· Rattlecan (Venetian)
· Chocolat Bistro (Palms)
· Poker Room (Silverton)
· Denny's (Downtown)
· Backstage Bar And Billiards (Downtown)
· Stoney's (Town Square)
· New Food Court (Excalibur)
· Margaritaville Casino Porch (Flamingo)
· New Poker Room (Treasure Island)
· Sweet Spot Candy Shop (Downtown)
· Commonwealth (Downtown)
· Zarkana (Aria)
· Aliante (formerly Aliante Station)
· Grand Ole Vegas Revue (Plaza)
· Purple Reign (Hooters)
· Christmas in New York (New York-New York)
· Phat Pack (Plaza) Starts Tonight
· Winter Lodge Experience (Cosmopolitan) Opens Today
· American Storm (DB's Pong + Pool at Miracle Mile Shops) Starts Tonight
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Downtown Roundup: Plaza Changes, Fremont East To Get More Ole, A New Bar Cometh
Another day, another seemingly billion things to report on downtown Vegas. First up, the Plaza. The ever-changing Plaza who's showroom we have become resigned to calling Saxe north.
Sometime over the last few weeks, American Storm quietly left the Plaza. The male revue will now rage on at Miracle Mile. We know, you instantly thought Saxe but, no, they will perform at DB's Pong + Pool on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m. starting tonight.
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Human Nature Out At The IP, Err, Quad
It was a show we always talked about wanting to see if it weren't at the IP, but now we've lost our chance when it comes to Human Nature.
The Aussie singing group held their final performance Sunday at Imperial Palace (soon to be The Quad). It had been their home since 2009. Caesars Entertainment says the group will now tour Florida before returning to the outback. No word on whether this was a mutual decision or more of a 'well, it's been nice having ya.'
Earlier this month, Vegas entertainment columnist John Katsilometes foretold HN's departure, and pegged Recycled Percussion (formerly of the Tropicana) as their replacement. It's not official just yet but, according to Kats, it is a certainty. Here's what else is making headlines about Vegas:
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Sh*t You May Have Missed While Not Watching NHL
A lot of sh*t comes and goes in Las Vegas and some of it actually sticks. Since the flow of updates can come fast and furious, each month we'll point out Sh*t You May Have Missed as an easy way to keep score of what's new, who's coming soon, which doors may have closed and what you better catch now before it's gone forever. If you spent this month stocking up on two buck chuck for Frankenstorm or in a hockey standoff, you probably missed a lot of sh*t! In the event we still manage to miss some sh*t, leave a comment below!
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Confirmed: DoubleTree Partnering With Trop
Well, that didn't take long.
Four days after telling you about a Vegas rumor that DoubleTree was taking over the Tropicana's hotel, it's now official.
USA Today reports that the Hilton brand will link itself with the Trop starting this January when the hotel's full name will become Tropicana Las Vegas – a DoubleTree by Hilton. But, while Hilton is reportedly happy about the partnership, others point out to USA Today that it is the Tropicana, after all:
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The $50 Million Illegal Gambling Bust Does Not Effect You
Betting on sports is legal in Nevada, but nowhere else in America. If you're a sports bettor, you probably know this. This week, there is serious breaking news in the sports betting world. The good news is that it won't have any immediate effect on your legal sports betting in Las Vegas.
Yesterday, the race and sports director from Cantor Gaming, Mike Colbert, was arrested on eight counts of enterprise corruption, promoting gambling, money laundering and conspiracy. He was one of 25 people in four states arrested for illegal gambling and other charges.
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Virgin Wants To Bring A Hotel To Vegas
It's one of six hotel brands our big sis, HotelChatter, says we should be excited about. And, now, we're officially geeked out to hear that Virgin is interested in bringing its hotel arm to Vegas.
The New York Post states, in reporting on efforts to establish the brand in the Big Apple, that mogul Richard Branson is also looking at Las Vegas as well as DC, LA, San Fran and Miami for future locations.
