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.

“Pawn Stars” Boss Rick Harrison Leads “Pawn Stars Poker Run” to Benefit Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada

Rick Harrison, star of the Vegas-based reality show "Pawn Stars," will lead motorcycle riders across the Las Vegas Valley to...

September 09 2014 — 2 min read — 1 comment

SlotZilla Zip Line’s “Zoomline” Opens at Last at Fremont Street Experience

The long-awaited upper line, or "Zoomline," of the SlotZilla zip line officially opened at noon on August 31, 2014, in...

August 30 2014 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Ten Things Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Doing Right

What a difference a month makes in Las Vegas. Not long ago, we were reporting about the bleak situation at...

August 18 2014 — 6 min read — 10 comments

Demolition at The D Marks Coming Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Demolition is picking up speed at The D Las Vegas, downtown, in preparation for the new Downtown Las Vegas Events...

July 19 2014 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Classic Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez Will Close in August

A beloved downtown restaurant, the Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez, will close Aug. 31, 2014. Because there wasn't quite enough...

July 17 2014 — 3 min read — 4 comments

Benny’s Bullpen at Binion’s Gets a Rebrand as Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews

Benny's Bullpen, the inviting bar and restaurant at Binion's Las Vegas, is going away. A rebrand of the space will...

July 13 2014 — 2 min read — 0 comments

Modest, Thoughtful Exhibit at Downtown’s El Cortez Honors Casino Legend Jackie Gaughan

When casino executive Jackie Gaughan (pronounced "gawn") passed away on March 12, 2014, at 93, he left behind a unique...

July 09 2014 — 2 min read — 1 comment

Spread Deli at Downtown Grand Shutters, Closure of Red Mansion Imminent

Hot on the heels of our recent story about the ongoing shrinkage at Downtown Grand, the hotel's Spread deli has...

July 01 2014 — 2 min read — 14 comments

SlotZilla Zoomline Tests Are in Full Swing and We’re Feeling a Little Woozy

The SlotZilla zip line in downtown Las Vegas is testing its upper Zoomline, and if you'll pardon the technical jargon,...

June 27 2014 — 2 min read — 3 comments

Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Experiencing Significant Shrinkage

There's a lot of news coming out of Downtown Grand, formerly the Lady Luck, and most of it doesn't inspire...

June 21 2014 — 4 min read — 18 comments

Today’s Panty-Dropper Cocktail, Plus a Panty-Dropper Pizza for Good Measure

This blog loves it some Pizza Rock! This downtown restaurant never fails to satisfy our cravings, and as a Las...

June 19 2014 — 2 min read — 4 comments

After Years of Searching, Finally, A Great Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Las Vegas

Our search has spanned a decade, but finally we have found a great Hawaiian-style shaved ice in Las Vegas. Where?...

June 19 2014 — 1 min read — 0 comments

Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Wow, there's a lot going on at the Plaza in downtown Las Vegas. To a layperson's eye, none of it...

June 17 2014 — 3 min read — 8 comments

Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

It's one of the quirkiest aspects of Las Vegas casino culture. Owners of defunct casinos are obligated to have gaming...

June 16 2014 — 3 min read — 2 comments

Downtown Las Vegas

“Pawn Stars” Boss Rick Harrison Leads “Pawn Stars Poker Run” to Benefit Epilepsy Foundation of Nevada

SlotZilla Zip Line’s “Zoomline” Opens at Last at Fremont Street Experience

Ten Things Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Doing Right

Demolition at The D Marks Coming Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

Classic Flame Steakhouse at El Cortez Will Close in August

Benny’s Bullpen at Binion’s Gets a Rebrand as Benny’s Smokin’ BBQ & Brews

Modest, Thoughtful Exhibit at Downtown’s El Cortez Honors Casino Legend Jackie Gaughan

Spread Deli at Downtown Grand Shutters, Closure of Red Mansion Imminent

SlotZilla Zoomline Tests Are in Full Swing and We’re Feeling a Little Woozy

Downtown Grand Las Vegas is Experiencing Significant Shrinkage

Today’s Panty-Dropper Cocktail, Plus a Panty-Dropper Pizza for Good Measure

After Years of Searching, Finally, A Great Hawaiian Shaved Ice in Las Vegas

Change Is the Only Constant at Plaza Las Vegas, And By “Change” We Mean “Meh”

Pop-Up Casino at Former Moulin Rouge is Awesome, Announcement of New Moulin Rouge, Not So Much

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