Choose three of your favorite offerings at your property.
Besides me?! Grabbin’ handfuls of luck with the Crazy Girls statue just outside Legacy Club; Circa/Mega Bar for the flair; our kickin’ Vegas Vickie lapel pins in Fuel.
What is your go-to lunch spot, both on and off the Strip?
Even though I’m Downtown … On-Strip: The Crack Shack at Park MGM—Jidori, ‘nuff said. Off-Strip: Roberto’s—carne asada burrito with cheese and guacamole.
Name some of your favorite steakhouses and why.
This is a tough one—unlike these steaks! Herbs & Rye—I like that it’s extremely intimate; ONE Steakhouse at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas—best tomahawk I’ve ever had; Galpao Gaucho at FSLV—Fashion Show Las Vegas—best salad bar at a Brazilian steakhouse I’ve ever had; Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Resort & Casino for the décor and service.
What spots are great to grab a late-night drink?
While I don’t drink myself … Millennium Fandom Bar in the Arts District for the sexy nerds (fabulously fun non-alcoholic options); McMullan’s Irish Pub on West Tropicana Avenue for the Guinness Zero; The Cat’s Meow in Neonopolis for the 24/7 karaoke and some of the coolest DJs around; Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino for the views and the mixologists (great sophisticated mocktails).
What great restaurants are open 24 hours a day?
America at New York-New York—it gets the job done; P.O.P.S. Philly Steaks on South Decatur Boulevard—for the homies; Shokku Ramen in Chinatown—cuz, ramen!; Peppermill and Fireside Lounge—for the light trees!; Saginaw’s Delicatessen at Circa Resort & Casino—for all your downtown needs; Roberto’s—they’re literally everywhere for a reason!
Where is there to go to listen to live music?
Not including karaoke? Fremont Street Experience— there’s never nothing not going on; Downtown Container Park—kid-free after 10 p.m.
Where can a guest go to get their hair and makeup done?
We’ll have something for the guys and gals! Glamsquad 702 Events Inc.—they do both in-room and will pick you up from the resort!; Speakeasy Barbershop LV at El Cortez Hotel and Casino—it’s where our owner and our chef concierge go!; Atomic Style Lounge in Main Street Mercantile—for a classic Vegas experience; Boulevard Barbershop on South 6th Street—for the homies; Curl Up N Dye on South Rainbow Boulevard—hands down best colorists.
What are some of your favorite wedding chapels?
I used to be an ordained minister! Little Neon Chapel at 450 S. Fremont St.—I got married there!; Graceland Chapel at 619 Las Vegas Blvd. S.—long live The King! Little White Wedding Chapel at 1301 Las Vegas Blvd. S.—you just can’t get any more Vegas than drive-thru!
What spots on the Strip can the whole family enjoy?
Well … considering Circa is 21+ … Excalibur—Tournament of Kings, Fun Dungeon and Mac King Comedy Magic Show—then send the kids to bed and do Thunder From Down Under and/or Australian Bee Gees; New York-New York—The Big Apple Coaster (height restrictions) and Big Apple Arcade—then send the kids to bed and do Mad Apple and Bar at Times Square; Luxor—Play Playground (Last Entry 6 p.m.), HyperX Arena Las Vegas, Blue Man Group, Carrot Top—then send the kids to bed and do Fantasy and Play Playground (After 7 p.m.).
What are some top romantic dinner spots?
You mean romance isn’t dead!? Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Resort & Casino—request the tree room if you can!; The Garden Table at Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens—let your love blossom; Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio—dinner and a show!; Catch at Aria—hook, line and sinker!
Can you share some speakeasy spots and how to get in?
Now everyone is going to know! The Underground Speakeasy & Distillery at The Mob Museum—located on the right-hand side of the exterior, you’ll give the password located daily on their website; The Laundry Room at Commonwealth—located through an unmarked entrance on Fremont Street, reservations are made directly on their website; Capo’s Restaurant and Speakeasy in Westview Plaza—you’ll make reservations directly through the website; while no password is required, it is experiential.
Are there any spots that offer dinner and a show?
Go late enough and any restaurant is sure to be show! Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio—since there’s no Rose.Rabbit.Lie.; Marriage Can be Murder—die of laughter!; Superfrico—snag that rez when you can!; Tournament of Kings at Excalibur—bang on the tables!; SW Steakhouse at Wynn—sit on the patio!
What are some of the best pieces of advice that you offer to your guests?
Real talk! Carry your ID—you never know when you’ll need it; don’t rely on cash—most vendors don’t even accept it anymore; plan ahead/book early—lack of planning on your part does not constitute an emergency on others; make sure your leftovers can be eaten cold—do not expect microwaves to be available.
What are three attractions off the Strip that visitors should not miss?
FOMO! Fremont Street Experience—never a dull moment; Spy Ninjas HQ on West Sahara Avenue—where a kid can be a kid; AREA15—where a kid can be an alien and adults forget they’re old.
What are three of your most-suggested shows to see and why?
There’s a theme … Absinthe—for no-holds-barred, equal opportunity offender (Wanda Widdles, ‘nuff said); Atomic Saloon Show—chaps are always assless … and I love yo-yos #ifykyk; DISCOSHOW—it’s going to the club and not feeling self-conscious about it.
What are some of the more affordable ways to enjoy Las Vegas?
Bang for the buck. Nature and hiking—yes, walking the Strip counts; Big Bus Tours—for when you don’t want to walk and you scoff at The Deuce.
What lounges have the best views of Las Vegas at night?
Legacy Club at Circa Resort & Casino—near 360 panoramic and Ghostbar at Palms—it’s halfway to heaven with perspective to spare.
What nightclubs offer the best experience for the price?
Doo-doo, doo-doo, just dance … On the Record at Park MGM—it’s where Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga pop in; Zouk/Ayu at Resorts World Las Vegas—always had a good time; LIV/LIV Beach at Fontainbleau—the new popular kid on the block; Legacy Club/Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino—start at the pool and continue to the lounge!
What are some of the best Chinatown eateries?
I mean … you really can’t go wrong … Ramen Sora—the hotter the better!; Sapporo Revolving Sushi—just grab it!; CrunCheese Korean Hotdog—just do it!; The Golden Tiki—fire!; Hot N Juicy Crawfish—it’s in the name!
What are some of your favorite downtown restaurants and bars?
Le Thai on Fremont Street—what’s better than the way grandma used to make it?; Fat Sal’s on Fremont Street—portions are huge; Siegel’s 1941 at El Cortez—it’s a slice of old Vegas; Broken Yolk Café—massive menu.
What spots transport guests back to old-school Las Vegas?
The Neon Museum—literally where old Vegas ends up; The Mob Museum; El Cortez—coin slot machines; Golden Gate—the oldest casino and The Original 10.
What are some of the most unique spots in Las Vegas?
What happens in Vegas … Downtown Container Park—micro-local business; The Arts Factory—see it happen; Zak Bagans Haunted Museum—bring your sage; Punk Rock Museum—revisit your youth; Erotic Heritage Museum—as Vegas as it gets; The Simpsons House—bet you didn’t know about this one!
If you could plan the perfect day in Las Vegas what would it entail?
So much to do so little time … It’s so hard to fit so much possibility in a day, but probably waking up in our Hospitality Suite or Founders Suite to shower, massage, and head to Stadium Swim in the Owner’s Suite, followed by breakfast since there’s so much space in these suites, so obviously all my closest friends would be there to enjoy it all with! Then a break for lunch before getting picked up for a helicopter tour landing in the Grand Canyon for the middle of the day. Upon returning, being lazy again by the pool, taking a quick dip to cool off before heading to an early dinner at Barry’s Downtown Prime (with any luck, tableside bananas flambé) followed by catching sunset at Legacy Club. Then it’s off to any of the Spiegelworld shows or some late-night comedy (because later is when the most interesting audience members turn up!) After the show, dealers’ choice—probably hopping in a party bus to hit a nightclub, maybe On The Record (those secret karaoke rooms) before grabbing some afterhours grub at Peppermill and Fireside Lounge to round out the night.
What spots have the best burgers?
Where’s the beef? Victory Burger & Wings Co. at Circa Resort & Casino—Hangover Burger—see? They know and care!; Fat Sal’s on Fremont Street—Smash!; Fukuburger—for something different; Hennessey’s Tavern on Fremont Street—good ol’-fashioned bar food and a burger of the month!
What restaurants are great for vegans and vegetarians?
Where’s the “beef”? Fat Sal’s on Fremont Street—vegan fat falafel, vegan buffalo chicken cheese fries, vegan shake; 8 East at Circa Resort & Casino—easiest to request substitutions for; Barry’s Downtown Prime at Circa Resort & Casino—for a steak/seafood place, there’s a vegan portion to the menu!; 7th and Carson—also has a dedicated vegan/vegetarian menu; Crossroads Kitchen at Resorts World Las Vegas—the menu is entirely plant-based!; Truth & Tonic at The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort—nutrient-dense superfoods.
What do you appreciate most about the VEGAS2GO publication?
Easy! The map! Especially downtown, it’s the go-to option to help one get their bearings. It’s the solid foundation built to utilize the plethora of information offered in the guide.
What do you and/or your guests find most helpful or useful when using the publication?
Easier! The app! Especially since no one likes lugging around countless pages and pamphlets. Such a simple yet amazingly effective addition to an already fabulous resource.
When attending our ELITE events, what do you enjoy most?
Easiest! The experience! There have been some places that I have either never thought to go to or have always had on my bucket list—I really wouldn’t be able to speak to each venue without being able to experience it all first-hand.
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