Month: May 2023

Smashed Pig Gastropub Abruptly Closes on Fremont East

A beloved restaurant in downtown Las Vegas has closed suddenly, Smashed Pig Gastropub. The restaurant was located between the Griffin...

May 31 2023 — 2 min read — 5 comments

Circus Circus Gets Refresh Ahead of Formula 1

The only positive thing we've seen related to Formula One (F1) coming to Las Vegas in Nov. 2023, so far,...

May 30 2023 — 2 min read — 15 comments

Rumor: Another Todd English Restaurant to Close, The Beast at Area 15

Todd English has apparently been shown the door by Las Vegas, again. As previously announced, his Olives restaurant is set...

May 30 2023 — 3 min read — 0 comments

Podcast, Ep. 158: The Scoop, the Gossip, the Juice and the Squeeze

If you think about it, podcasting is the greatest advance in wasting time since the invention of the Department of...

May 29 2023 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Resorts World Set to Rebrand Genting Rewards Loyalty Program

Resorts World has teased a rebrand of its players club, Genting Rewards. Possibly because nobody in America knows what a...

May 26 2023 — 3 min read — 8 comments

Olives Restaurant Set to Close Permanently at Virgin Las Vegas

While there's been no official announcement yet, Todd English's Olives restaurant is scheduled to close at Virgin Las Vegas. A...

May 25 2023 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Fremont Street’s Iconic Vegas Vic Gets Love at Last

Following months of complaints from this blog and members of the public, the owners of Vegas Vic have finally stepped...

May 24 2023 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Three Remaining Mirage Dolphins Stealthily Relocated to Sanctuary

The last of the Mirage dolphins have been quietly relocated to a new home in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The...

May 23 2023 — 3 min read — 3 comments

God Assists With “World’s Highest Basketball Shot” From Atop The Strat

God himself reportedly helped Dude Perfect, a sports and comedy group popular on YouTube, make a record-breaking basketball shot from...

May 23 2023 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Fresh Data Reveals How Many Las Vegas Visitors Die and In What Ways

Fair warning: The information we're about to share may be disturbing to some. Death is a part of life. If...

May 22 2023 — 3 min read — 14 comments

Harrah’s Unveils Titillating New Lounge, The Lounge

Harrah's has outdone itself! The Strip casino has opened a seductive new lounge. The name: The Lounge. Because sometimes you...

May 18 2023 — 3 min read — 7 comments

Drought Hysteria is Ruining Parts of Las Vegas

Oy, enough with the drought scare, already. Largely unfounded concerns about water scarcity in Las Vegas have inspired two Las...

May 18 2023 — 2 min read — 8 comments

Brasserie B by Bobby Flay Set for Caesars Palace, Old Homestead To Close

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay announced a new restaurant scheduled to open at Caesars Palace, Brasserie B by Bobby Flay. The...

May 17 2023 — 4 min read — 12 comments

First Look at Menu for Plaza’s New Outdoor Carousel Bar

Downtown's Plaza casino is about to unveil its new Carousel lounge, but we can't wait, so we snagged a sneak...

May 16 2023 — 3 min read — 4 comments