Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is a quirky alternative to the Las Vegas Strip, with good gambling, a grittier vibe and a diverse collection of restaurants, bars and casinos.

Evel Pie Opens on Fremont Street With Pizza, Hooch and Rattlesnake Sausage

There's a new pizza joint in downtown's Fremont East District, Evel Pie. The daredevil-inspired restaurant and bar opened Nov. 9,...

November 09 2016 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Downtown’s Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey Restaurant Abruptly Closes

Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey, at downtown's Odgen Las Vegas, is now a lot more whiskey and a lot less...

November 08 2016 — 1 min read — 5 comments

Triple George Grill Unveils Low-Guilt “Glegan” Menu

One of our favorite downtown haunts, Triple George Grill, could rest on its laurels. In fact, there's probably a special...

November 01 2016 — 2 min read — 8 comments

A Quick Peek Inside Evel Pie Coming to Fremont East

We admit it. We suffer from impulse control. We see an opportunity, we security breach. Here's a peek inside the...

October 28 2016 — 1 min read — 1 comment

Olympic Garden Strip Club Abruptly Closes Downtown

There are few things sadder than when a strip club closes in Las Vegas, especially one that's been around forever....

October 26 2016 — 2 min read — 19 comments

Bonanza Gift Shop Sold for Whopping $50 Million

The long, winding, sometimes WTF saga of the self-proclaimed "World's Largest Gift Shop" continues with news the Bonanza Gift Shop...

October 25 2016 — 2 min read — 6 comments

Owners of The D, Golden Gate Acquire Key Parcel Downtown

Derek and Greg Stevens, owners of The D and Golden Gate casinos, have acquired a coveted parcel of land in...

October 23 2016 — 4 min read — 16 comments

Turmeric Flavors of India Opens, Poised to Be the Next Big Thing in Downtown Dining

The downtown Las Vegas restaurant scene has been booming in recent years, and the new Turmeric Flavors of India is destined...

October 21 2016 — 5 min read — 2 comments

White Castle is Coming to Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas

Brace yourself. This blog has learned exclusively that White Castle, the Official Burger Joint of Profoundly Drunk People, will soon open...

October 08 2016 — 2 min read — 14 comments

City of Las Vegas Unveils New Logo, Complete With Sweet Googie Stars

We tend not to get too worked up about logo unveilings, but this one caught our eye. Because Las Vegas! The...

October 06 2016 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Surreal Sighting of the Day: Donald Trump Visits El Sombrero in Las Vegas

There we were, checking out the cafe at the Gambler's General Store, when the unmistakable sound of political protesters chanting...

October 05 2016 — 1 min read — 4 comments

Fremont Arcade Brings New Energy to Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall

A videogame and pinball arcade, Fremont Arcade, has moved into downtown's Neonopolis and is breathing new life into the oft-maligned shopping...

October 04 2016 — 3 min read — 3 comments

Beat Coffeehouse, Burlesque Hall of Fame Close to Make Room for Eureka Restaurant

Two downtown venues, The Beat Coffeehouse and Burlesque Hall of Fame, have closed to make way for a new restaurant,...

October 03 2016 — 1 min read — 1 comment

Transformation of The California Continues With Opening of Sports Book Bar

There's been a steady stream of changes and renovations at downtown's California casino, including the unveiling of a new sports...

September 06 2016 — 3 min read — 6 comments

Downtown Las Vegas

Evel Pie Opens on Fremont Street With Pizza, Hooch and Rattlesnake Sausage

Downtown’s Itsy Bitsy Ramen and Whiskey Restaurant Abruptly Closes

Triple George Grill Unveils Low-Guilt “Glegan” Menu

A Quick Peek Inside Evel Pie Coming to Fremont East

Olympic Garden Strip Club Abruptly Closes Downtown

Bonanza Gift Shop Sold for Whopping $50 Million

Owners of The D, Golden Gate Acquire Key Parcel Downtown

Turmeric Flavors of India Opens, Poised to Be the Next Big Thing in Downtown Dining

White Castle is Coming to Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas

City of Las Vegas Unveils New Logo, Complete With Sweet Googie Stars

Surreal Sighting of the Day: Donald Trump Visits El Sombrero in Las Vegas

Fremont Arcade Brings New Energy to Downtown’s Neonopolis Mall

Beat Coffeehouse, Burlesque Hall of Fame Close to Make Room for Eureka Restaurant

Transformation of The California Continues With Opening of Sports Book Bar

Recent Stories in Downtown Las Vegas

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Fremont Street Experience’s “Undercover Boss” to Step Down

Siegel’s 1941 to Close at Downtown’s El Cortez Casino

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