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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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
The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Begins Construction on New Gateway to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center

The D Las Vegas, and its owner Derek Stevens, have big plans in store for downtown, and those include a...
June 11 2014 — 3 min read — 1 comment
Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

Golden Nugget Takes Its Show, and Its Gold Nugget, On the Road

For some time now, it's been a fairly well-known fact that various Golden Nugget casinos around the country have the...
June 11 2014 — 2 min read — 2 comments
Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

Triple George Brings Back World’s Best Sliders, But Not On the Menu

When downtown's Triple George restaurant stopped serving its life-altering chicken parm sliders, a great wailing and gnashing of teeth resonated...
June 10 2014 — 3 min read — 2 comments
A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

A First Look at the Long-Awaited Street Dice at Downtown Grand Las Vegas

Downtown Grand, formerly Lady Luck, opened on October 27, 2013. Even before the hotel's grand re-opening, there was buzz about...
May 15 2014 — 4 min read — 17 comments
Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

Fremont Street’s Pioneer Club Gets Its Skin Peeled Off, Reveals Las Vegas History

The Pioneer Club in downtown Las Vegas is a building steeped in Las Vegas history, and it's currently having some...
May 12 2014 — 2 min read — 10 comments

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