• Las Vegas

    Imaginarium

    LAS VEGAS – Imaginarium, an all-ages outdoor immersive 3D light festival, boasting five million
    colorful lights across five-acres of interactive experiences, will launch within Westgate Las
    Vegas’ sprawling north parking lot from Friday, April 28, through Sunday, May 7.
    Guests will be astounded across a world of mystery, imagination and adventure amidst
    illuminated forests, endless mazes, hands-on games and 20+ mystical, larger-than-life story-
    book creatures across eight head-turning fantasy attraction zones including:

    ● The Purple Patch – a magical forest lined with glowing purple and pink trees
    ● The Pink Pansy – an enchanted space featuring fairies and magic
    ● The Crystal Chandelier – glittering crystal lights as far as the eye can see
    ● Shoot for the Stars and Moon – for anyone who has ever wanted to touch the
    stars and moon
    ● Poles Light the Way – a sweeping maze of light poles
    ● The A-Mazing Walk – find your way from one end of the maze to the other
    ● The Fantastic Fantasy – home to 12 mystifying creatures that live in this
    imaginary world
    ● The Rose Garden – housing 35,000+ gorgeous all-light roses, offers the perfect
    backdrop for a one-of-a-kind, romantic marriage proposal;

    Additionally, guests can partake in an exciting and unique treasure hunt, chasing a collection of
    special objects across an eight checkpoint mission.
    The 10-date attraction opens nightly at 7 p.m. and proves to be an affordable form of
    entertainment for the entire family, with discounted tickets for locals with valid Nevada
    identification priced starting at just $19 for seniors and children ages 3 through 12, $25 for
    guests 13 and above with children 2 and under free. Refreshments, snacks and treats will be
    available for purchase for an additional fee.
    Guests interested in getting more information or purchasing tickets can call 725-272-2700 or
    visit Imaginarium’s website.

    ABOUT IMAGINARIUM LAS VEGAS
    Founded in 2011by a team of entertainment fanatics who set out to create the first-ever
    Chinese Lantern Festival in the United States, the International Culture Exchange Group has to
    date successfully launched over 50+ acclaimed family entertainment attractions. Most recently
    in 2023, prior to bringing the Imaginarium attraction to Westgate Las Vegas, Imaginarium
    operated at Cal Expo, home of the California State Fair and Food Festival, and attracted over
    one million guests. Imaginarium Las Vegas is live nightly at Westgate Las Vegas from 7 p.m. until
    11 p.m. Monday through Thursday and through midnight on Friday through Sunday, from April
    28 through May 7. Follow Imaginarium on social media at @imaginarium360 on Instagram and
    become a fan at facebook.com/imaginariumlv. For more information or to purchase tickets,
    please visit imaginarium360.com, or call 725-272-2700.

    ABOUT WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO
    Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, the iconic world-class destination and the home of
    Legendary Vegas Fun, offers a unique blend of amenities and excitement with all your favorite
    table games, hottest slots on the market, incredible restaurants, endless entertainment, more
    than 225,000 square feet of meeting space and the world’s favorite Race & Sports SuperBook®,
    which is home to Nevada’s largest wagering system and more than 4,500 square feet of newly-
    updated state-of-the-art HD video screens, in a comfortable, smoke-free environment.
    Westgate Las Vegas provides a range of culinary adventures with eight Las Vegas restaurants,
    including the world-famous Benihana Village, the award-winning Edge Steakhouse, now rated
    the top steakhouse in Las Vegas on TripAdvisor and Fresco Italiano, the top Italian restaurant in
    Las Vegas on TripAdvisor.
    The home of legendary performer Barry Manilow, the property features entertainment options
    in the International Theater and the Westgate Cabaret and has recently undergone nearly $300
    million in renovations that has encompassed every square inch of the property, including the
    addition of 300 timeshare villas, a new suite of fine dining restaurants, a fully renovated pool
    deck, 2100 remodeled rooms including the Luxe Rooms and the all-new Premier Rooms, the
    luxurious Serenity Spa in Las Vegas, which was awarded the 2017 Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star
    Award. For more information or to book our Las Vegas hotel, call toll free at (800) 732-7117 or
    log on to WestgateLasVegas.com.

  • food,  Las Vegas,  Los Angeles,  San Diego

    Rubio’s Offers $7.99 Burritos on National Burrito Day

    Thursday, April 6 marks National Burrito Day and Rubio’s Coastal Grill is celebrating by offering every burrito on the menu for $7.99. Guests receive a once-a-year deal on every burrito, including the California Burrito, Shrimp and Bacon Burrito, Puerto Nuevo Burrito featuring Langostino Lobster, and the Chicken Burrito Especial.

    Guests can order multiple burritos for $7.99, and no additional purchase is necessary. Simply order online at Rubios.com, or through the app, and enter coupon code BURRITO at checkout, or scan the QR code in restaurants.
  • food,  Las Vegas

    Clique Hospitality Unveils Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Proper Eats Food Hall in ARIA Resort & Casino

    Hidden speakeasy presents sultry experience focused on high-end cocktails and live music

    Industry trendsetter Clique Hospitality recently unveiled Easy’s Cocktail Lounge, a sultry new speakeasy hidden within the much-anticipated Proper Eats Food Hall on the promenade level of ARIA Resort & Casino.

    A secret entrance reveals a moody cabaret lounge for posh cocktailing on the low, where live musicians play post-modern jukebox music and expert bartenders display their meticulous craft. A luxurious accompaniment to an unforgettable night, Easy’s singular dining option is fine dining’s most delightful pearl, Beluga caviar service. Accompanied by house-made blinis, crème fraiche, chives, lemon wedges and two chilled glasses of Belvedere vodka, the caviar is presented on a bed of ice in a replica Fabergé egg.

    Renowned mixologist Eric Hobbie is behind Easy’s inventive cocktail menu, which is punctuated by theatrical “show stoppers” that enthrall the senses and delight the palate. They include:

    • Shroomin’: two mushroom-shaped glasses emerge from a custom-made wooden tray filled with moss; each containing cocktails made from botanist gin, matcha, lemon, honey and dry ice, which hovers over the moss in what appears to be a layer of fog.
    • Smoke Show: Angel’s Envy bourbon, banana liqueur, sweet vermouth and chocolate bitters are shaken and strained into two glass pipes, accentuating the cocktails’ delicious aroma. A throwback to your grandfather’s bourbon, the two pipes are served in a retro cigar box with smoking dry ice flowing out of an old-school ashtray along with candy cigarettes and tobacco-wrapped chocolate.
    • Heart of the Ocean: presented on a bed of white sand adorned with seashells, an oversized seashell-shaped glass holds an intoxicating elixir made from Casamigos blanco tequila, orgeat, fresh lime, blueberry spirulina and “pink ocean air,” an emulsion of egg white and pink sea salt.

    Inspired by a bygone era, signature cocktails include:

    • Long Live the Queen: a twist on a bouquet, this fragrant cocktail is made with strawberry-infused gin, lime, basil, simple syrup and Prosecco, served in a chilled glass and topped with a white chocolate crown.
    • Puss & Boots: a paw print marks this creation, which is made with Patron tequila, St. Germain and lemon, charcoal smoked and served in a chilled glass.
    • Snake Bite:served over a singular molded cube, this hearty drink is made with Bulleit bourbon, Ancho Reyes chile liqueur and Amaro, and garnished with orange slices.

    Easy’s is a sultry world accessible to those in the know, where emerald hues and velvet textures enthrall the senses. Theatrical floor-to-ceiling emerald green drapery and velvet upholstered panels frame the recessed performance stage and an explosion of florals on the ceiling is mirrored on the carpet below. Luxurious sofas featuring sophisticated channel tufting are paired with comfortable chairs, while dark-stained oak wood and marble coffee tables provide an open invitation for lounging.

    Clique Hospitality is behind some of Las Vegas’ most imaginative cocktail destinations, including The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and cliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; as well as Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas.

    Easy’s Cocktail Lounge is open Thursday through Monday, 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. With limited capacity, reservations are strongly encouraged. More information is available at Easysvegas.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. The full entertainment lineup can be found here.

    About Easy’s:

    A secret entrance behind at Proper Eats Food Hall on the promenade level of ARIA Resort & Casino reveals Easy’s Cocktail Lounge, an intimate speakeasy for posh cocktailing on the low. A sultry world where live musicians play post-modern jukebox music and expert bartenders meticulously craft extraordinary drinks, Easy’s inventive cocktail menu is punctuated by theatrical “show stoppers” that enthrall the senses and delight the palate. Easy’s Cocktail Lounge is open Thursday through Monday from 6 p.m. – 2 a.m. With limited capacity, reservations are strongly encouraged. More information is available at Easysvegas.com, as well as on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

    About Clique Hospitality:

    Clique Hospitality, founded by Andy Masi in 2014, has conceptualized nearly two dozen nightlife and dining destinations in San Diego and Las Vegas. The company’s Las Vegas nightlife portfolio includes The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails and CliQue Bar & Lounge at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas; Eight Lounge and Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge at Resorts World Las Vegas; and DAYLIGHT Beachclub at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.  The company’s Las Vegas dining portfolio includes Bottiglia Cucina & Enoteca and Borracha Mexican Cantina located at Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa and Casino in Henderson; Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar and Side Piece Pizza at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa in Summerlin; The Still Drafts, Crafts & Eats at The Mirage; Tailgate Social at Palace Station Hotel and Casino; and the new Proper Eats Food Hall at ARIA Resort & Casino. Clique Hospitality’s San Diego restaurant portfolio includes Joya Kitchen, Bull & Bourbon, Lionfish Coastal Cuisine, Serea Coastal Cuisine and Temaki; and day and nightlife portfolio includes Elicit Lounge, Oxford Social Club, Retreat Pool and The Pool House. More information about Clique Hospitality and the company’s full portfolio is available on the website at www.cliquehospitality.com.

    About ARIA Resort & Casino:

    ARIA Resort & Casino is a stunning AAA Five Diamond resort on The Strip featuring amenities including world-class dining experiences at Din Tai Fung, Carbone and CATCH, premium meeting and convention space, striking architecture and sustainable design. Combined with its unparalleled offerings, including the first-of-its-kind public Fine Art Collection, ARIA sets the bar for a new generation of resort experiences. ARIA is operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information and reservations, visit ARIA.com, call toll free at (866) 359-7757 or find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

     

  • Las Vegas

    M RESORT SPA CASINO ANNOUNCES OPENING DATES FOR 2023 POOL SEASON

    Award-Winning M Pool Opens March 10 and DayDream Pool Club Opens April 1

    M Resort Spa Casino is excited to announce the opening of its M Pool and DayDream Pool Club for the highly-anticipated 2023 season. The all-ages M Pool will open on Friday, March 10, and DayDream Pool Club, an adults-only 21+ venue, will open on weekends and holidays beginning April 1.

    M Pool is a 100,000 square foot oasis featuring two 5,460-square-foot heated, infinity edge pools, two large whirlpool hot tubs, and lush palm trees and tropical landscaping. Guests looking for the ultimate getaway can also enjoy upgraded amenities including 17 deluxe day beds, 13 private VIP cabanas, courteous chair-side service, and a full food and beverage menu of freshly prepared items to satisfy all poolside cravings.

    DayDream Pool Club, voted “Favorite Locals’ Pool” and “Best of Henderson,” is a 12,000+ square-foot oasis featuring an infinity-edge pool, two large hot tubs, 10 private over-sized cabanas, 11 deluxe pool-side day beds, an ice-railed bar, and DJ booth. DayDream offers premium service, Las Vegas Strip-quality experiences, and VIP amenities at moderate price points.

    New for 2023, Guests can look forward to extended peak-season hours, live music returning to M Pool on select Fridays and Saturdays, and a refreshed and reimagined food and beverage menu, which includes spectacular super-sized Margarita Towers!

    “We are thrilled to announce the opening of M Pool and DayDream Pool Club for the 2023 season. Our Guests can expect a top-notch poolside experience with upgraded amenities and an emphasis on exceptional hospitality,” said Justin Teixeira, Director of Pool Operations. “We are excited for everyone to enjoy M Pool and DayDream and to see what makes us a locals favorite.”

    For our VIP Cabana Guests, a new Cabana Food Menu will be available, offering shareable plates great for 4 – 6 guests such as a Shrimp Cocktail Platter, Cabana Charcuterie Board, or a Party Sampler that features Beef Sliders, Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Tenders, and French Fries. Other new pool menu options for 2023 include a Caprese Salad, Crispy Cajun Chicken Sandwich, Crispy Margherita Pizza.

    An updated Drink menu includes an assortment of new specialty cocktail creations featuring new flavor options such has Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Guava, Desert Pear, and Watermelon. Guests can also enjoy a signature DayDream Hurricane in a 32oz Souvenir Cup or cool off with a refreshingly frosty Frosé.

    M Pool hours: Open daily from 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. beginning March 10. Extended hours begin May 19. Admission rates begin at $10 Monday – Thursday and $20 Friday – Sunday, children are priced at $10 daily. Peak Season and Holiday Rates may apply on specific dates. Admission rates may change at management’s discretion.

    For VIP Day Bed and Cabana Reservations: https://mpool.uvtix.com/
    For additional M Pool information: https://www.themresort.com/amenities/m-pool

    DayDream hours: Open Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays from 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Extended hours begin May 20. Admission/cover charge applies. All Guests must be 21 or older and present a valid photo ID for entry.

    For VIP Day bed and Cabana Reservations: https://daydreamlv.uvtix.com/
    For additional DayDream information: https://www.themresort.com/amenities/daydream-pool-club

    ABOUT M RESORT SPA CASINO
    M Resort Spa Casino, the Official Team Headquarters Hotel of the Las Vegas Raiders, is a Forbes Four-Star resort located on more than 90 acres on the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Situated higher in elevation than other resort-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, M Resort provides optimal views of the world-famous Las Vegas skyline from its guest rooms, suites, conference center, and restaurants. The resort offers 390 guest rooms and suites, over 92,000 square feet of gaming, eleven restaurants and bars, the Forbes Four-Star Spa Mio, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 100,000 square foot pool and events piazza. M Resort is operated by PENN Entertainment.
     

  • Las Vegas

    St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness Experiences in Las Vegas

    AREA15
    Lepra-Con Pub Crawl
    Date: Friday, March 17
    Locations: LIFTOFF Bar & Ride, Oddwood Bar, The Beast by Todd English, The Wall and Sanctuary.
    Time: 7 p.m. to midnight
    Cost: $40 per person. Guests must be 21 years or older. To purchase tickets, click here.
    Description: In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, guests are invited to a multi-venue bar crawl inside AREA15. Visitors can enjoy tempting drinks and live music inside The Wall, AREA15’s newest event space.

    MajorWavez March Madness
    Date: Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 19
    Location: Oddwood Bar
    Time: 12 to 7 p.m. daily
    Cost: Starting at $45 per person
    Description: MajorWavez Lab is returning to AREA15 for a Major March Madness sneaker design workshop. Visitors can let their creativity flow by creating unique sneaker designs. All materials to decorate the sneakers will be provided and guests can bring their own pairs of shoes or purchase a pair at the workshop.

    Saturday, March 18: “On The Edge” EDM concert with Waka Flocka Flame in the A-Lot at 8 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

    SAHARA Las Vegas invites fans to catch all the basketball action on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 at its “Hoop Madness” viewing parties at AZILO Ultra Pool. In addition, SAHARA will feature an array of St. Patrick’s Day festivities for visitors on Friday, March 17. Sports fans can enjoy the ultimate basketball viewing experience with AZILO’s 240-foot, high-definition video wall displaying multiple games at once as well as sound for the main game. Additionally, guests can savor delicious food and beverages as well as poolside games, brand activation stations and more.

    All day long, visitors can enjoy brand activation stations and participate in tailgate games such as corn hole, giant beer pong and pop-a-shot at AZILO’s “game zone” for chances to win prizes and complimentary beverages. In addition to its “Hoop Madness” offerings, guests will also enjoy additional festivities on Friday, March 17 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

    On Friday, March 17, High Roller Observation Wheel will showcase green for St. Patrick’s Day

    Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club:
    Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club will host Cousin Sal’s college hoops watch party on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kimmel’s Cousin Sal and Harry from the Extra Points Podcast team will host the watch parties during the first round of college basketball’s marquee tournament. Each day promises laughs, fun and good times with contests and betting slip giveaways. Admission is complimentary.

    The Mob Museum St. Patrick’s Day Offerings
    Date: Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 19
    Time: Noon to midnight.
    Location: The Underground speakeasy and distillery
    Cost: $14 each
    Description: The Underground speakeasy and distillery offers limited-time St. Patrick’s Day offerings. Specials include:

    • Irish Beer & Shot Combination – Guinness and a shot of Slane Irish Whiskey.
    • Tipperary cocktail – Tullamore D.E.W. XO Rum Cask Irish Whiskey, sweet vermouth and green chartreuse. This cocktail originates from the Irish tune, “It’s a Long Road to Tipperary” and first appeared in the 1917 book “Recipes for Mixed Drinks” by Hugo Ensslin.

    To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, PKWY Tavern at Tivoli Village will offer corned beef hash, corned beef egg rolls, rueben sandwiches, $5 green beer, $5 Jameson Irish Whiskey and $6 Guinness pints.

  • Las Vegas

    HEDONISTAS DE LA FE MEZCAL LAUNCHES

    Hedonistas de la Fe artisanal mezcals, set to launch this February in Las Vegas, will offer a range of four deep, rich and complex mezcals crafted from proprietary recipes handed down through one family and never available outside of Mexico before!

     

    Hedonistas de la Fe is produced in Matatlan, Oaxaca, sacred ground zero for mezcal. Unlike other spirits, these unique mezcals are hand-made according to a 500-year-old tradition. From harvest to distillation, the process is non-mechanized and created in one distillery by one family, the Santiago’s, a rarity in modern mezcal.

     

    Three of the four varietals are made from wild agave, with the exception of their Espadin, and will range from $55 to $300 per bottle. Each varietal embodies unique flavors reflecting the terroir and craftsmanship of the Santiago family recipes and far exceed the standards of other premium mezcals.

     

    The flavor profiles vary from the cultivated ESPADIN (Agave Angustifolia) to the wild agave, which include the powerhouse TOBALA (Agave Potatorum), the elegant CUISHE (Agave Karwinskii), and the complex TEPEZTATE (Agave Marmorata).

     

    Hedonistas’ ESPADIN is well-balanced with brine, gentle smoke, and honey notes on the nose, and white pepper, grapefruit peel, and tropical fruit to taste. It is perfect for sipping, and cocktail friendly, especially in a Negroni, Margarita, or Paloma.

     

    Hedonistas’ TOBALA embodies nuanced flavors of tropical fruit and herbaceous spices on the nose. Green pepper and citrus marry on the palate with this full-bodied and balanced mezcal. This is a powerhouse sipping elixir for the discerning palate.

     

    Hedonistas’ CUISHE mezcal is flower-blossom forward, with gentle notes of lychee fruit on the nose. Very approachable, with anise up front and sake-like mid-palate, the taste is floral, with a long, balanced finish. This is an elegant mezcal.

    Hedonistas’ TEPEZTATE is its most complex wild mezcal. Soft and floral, with light smoke and baking spices on the nose, it is creamy and round on the palate, with a Calvados-like taste. Big and long on the finish, this is an exceptional mezcal that rises above all others.

     

    Hedonistas de la Fe is produced in partnership with Mezcal Santa Maria and the Santiago family, which is headed by Gerardo “Kaín” Santiago Hernandez, a fourth-generation mezcalero raised in Matatlan—his bloodline is mezcal. He is inseparable from this place. As a child, Kaín helped his family in the agave fields and fully immersed himself in all facets of the craft of mezcal production. 

     

    Hedonistas de la Fe was founded after business partners, Bhalin Singh and Jim Beaubien, were introduced to this multi-generational, family-run distillery in the heart of Oaxaca that creates outstanding mezcal.  

     

    Singh and Beaubien were astounded when they sampled Kain’s mezcals and an exclusive partnership between Hedonistas de la Fe and the Santiago family and their Santa Maria brand mezcal was born.

     

    Bhalin Singh commented: “Our mission is to share this fourth-generation mezcal with the world. It’s our privilege to do so. We ventured to Oaxaca and fell in love with its people, its land and our Mezcalero and his creations. Oaxaca is a magical place. The mezcal is unlike any spirit we have ever tasted: clean and herbaceous and wonderful, it is a special experience. We knew we had to bring this to the US.”

    In addition to sharing the quality mezcal, Hedonistas de la Fe is committed to supporting the communities, people and environment within the region.

     

    Jim Beaubien commented: “Our goal is to enhance life experiences, be it by offering world-class mezcal or giving back to the Oaxacan community. We believe in pursuing both the elevation of the collective AND individual joy. We believe those pursuits not only can exist in harmony, but, in fact, can be synergistic. This is what makes us Hedonistas de la Fe, and we invite you to join us.”

     

    Hedonistas de la Fe mezcal will be available in Las Vegas at The Wynn, The Cosmopolitan and Liquor Lineup as well as in California at Spago Beverly Hills, Hotel Erwin, Lunetta and Belles Beach House, and in New York at The Refinery NYC and Elsie Rooftop as well as all Improv venues nationwide.

     

    For more information on the brand please visit https://www.hedonistasdelafe.com/