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I've gone to Vegas so often you'd think I'd be bored of it, but every time I visit it is usually for a company event or tradeshow with not much time to check things out. Also, the Strip seems to be in a constant state of new construction so it's never quite the same each time.

 1. Aria Hotel & Casino

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-7757

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

Smoke and mirrors.  I had high expectations for my stay at the new ARIA; however, having been transferred to it one week before check-in via lack of inventory at Vdara even though the Vdara reservations had been confirmed more than a month in…More »

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 2. Bar Moderno

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  1/12/2010 First to Review

It didn't even seem like the waitresses here were working at the same resort as those in the other bars at the ARIA.  Bar Moderno is more in the center of the casino and in front of the room elevators.  We visited this section twice, and both times…More »

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 3. Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-3463

Categories: Italian, Seafood

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  8/30/2006

In keeping with the whimsical nature of the Wynn Resort, this two-story restaurant is elegantly designed and decorated, with an open, airy feel and special dining outdoors by "Lake of Dreams" under cabanas and misters.

Service was a bit stuffy, and we…More »

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 4. Beso Steakhouse

3720 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 254-2376

Category: Steakhouses

1.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

The potential is there...they just haven't reached a high point, or middle point yet.  It is a beautiful setting, as one would expect of a place boasting of Ms. Longoria's name.  But salt does not make a bad meal better.  Beso was the 180 degree…More »

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 5. Blossom

3735 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 230-2742

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

Wow, no thanks.  The food here was tasteless.  I tried very hard to convince myself and my table of colleagues that Blossom was aiming for the highly refined palate, and we were to "experience the essence of ginger" in our very bland potstickers.…More »

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 6. Bouchon

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-6200

Category: French

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2006

The existing reviews pretty much tell all...this is a beautiful, quiet space for any meal, but especially sweet outside on a sunny Spring day with fragrant flowers in the garden in bloom.  We had a pricey, but deliicious breakfast.  As far as "value"…More »

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 7. The Cafe At The Drugstore

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7000

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  4/20/2006 First to Review

The Drugstore is located at the casino level of the Wynn and open 24 hours.  It has the usual variety of items you forgot to pack for your trip, as well as a wide selection of boutique bath and body products, candles, souvenirs, AND (listen up) a…More »

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 8. Café Vettro

3739 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 230-2742

Categories: American (New), Cafes, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/11/2010

Most of the previous reviewers will be astounded that I chose to give Cafe Vettro 4 stars, but allow me to explain.

Compared to the rest of the service received during my stay at ARIA, our waitress was amazing -- friendly, fast, helpful, thoughtful…More »

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 9. Canyon Ranch Cafe

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-3633

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  4/21/2006

Tired of eating overly salted, heavy food?  Order some tasty spa cuisine from the Canyon Ranch Cafe.  The portions are typically small, and prices are just okay for Vegas (i.e., I had three chicken potstickers, the turkey and curry soup, an ahi tuna…More »

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 10. Canyon Ranch SpaClub

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 220-2688

Category: Day Spas

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  4/21/2006

I really wanted to like this place, but it fell short of expectations.  Yes, it has a rock-climbing wall, and everything else, but the ambiance lacked that soothing quality you need for relaxation and the massages are mediocre.  Either the Canyon…More »

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 11. Chocolat by Frederic Robert - CLOSED

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89136

Category: Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/29/2006 First to Review

Before leaving Las Vegas, I bought a few chocolates from this place in the Wynn Esplanade to try back at home.  White chocolate with fruit and nuts, hazelnut praline wrapped in dark chocolate, dark chocolate disks the size of my palm...and one word…More »

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 12. KA by Cirque Du Soleil

3799 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 740-7711

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhoods: The Strip, Eastside

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2007

Our first Cirque du Soleil show...and it was amazing.  I have a difficult time getting my guy to see anything that doesn't involve muscle cars or racing -- and just any "hint of a nutsack" and he's outta there.  Needless to say, Stars on Ice and the…More »

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 13. Cirque du Soleil - Mystère

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(800) 392-1999

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  6/2/2010

As with all Cirque du Soleil shows, the performance and acrobats are amazing in Mystere.  The setting is not as impressive as the other shows, though, and the baby act was not interesting to our group at all.  However, the variety of shows is what…More »

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 14. Cirque du Soleil - Viva ELVIS

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-7757

Category: Performing Arts

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  6/2/2010

Had this show been put on by any other group it would have earned 4 stars for the excellent coverage of Elvis' life and his rise to stardom.  But since it was performed by Cirque du Soleil, I can see why many were disappointed.  Without the daring…More »

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 15. City Bar

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-7111

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  1/12/2010 First to Review

The City Bar is located at the north end of the ARIA, next to Jean Phillippe.  It's a nice, cozy section of the ARIA with comfortable seating, not as loud and crowded as other parts of the casino, and the waitresses don't have to walk far to serve…More »

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 16. CityCenter

3780 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-7757

Categories: Hotels, Restaurants

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

You have to give kudos to MGM for creating a sustainable, environmentally conscious space with the 65 acres they had available to them.  CityCenter is one of the largest green developments in the world with 6 LEED Gold certifications.  I believe I…More »

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 17. Corsa Cucina - CLOSED

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89136
(702) 770-2040

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: The Strip

1.0 star rating
  4/20/2006

Did you get into a fight with your spouse?  Upset with a friend who stole the gal you planned on asking out for a date?  Want to ensure revenge via fast-acting gut bomb?

Take him (or her) to Corsa for an overpriced meal that will, literally, *leave*…More »

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 18. The Coffee Shop

3300 S Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89136

Categories: Coffee & Tea, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  4/23/2006 First to Review

Compared to other 24-hour casino cafes, The Coffee Shop at Treasure Island does a decent job with quick service, presentation and quality of food.  The fruit plate was overpriced as expected, but the variety was good and came with three slices of…More »

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 19. The Cupcakery

3770 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-7533

Category: Desserts

Neighbourhood: The Strip

2.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

I was actually dancing in the hallway when I saw all the unexpected, beautiful cupcakes ahead of me.  We picked up two red velvets, an Oh - My Gosh, Ganache!, and a coconut vanilla.  Unfortunately, the cupcakes look way better than they taste.  The…More »

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 20. Crystals

3750 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-5570

Category: Shopping Centers

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

One of the objectives of the new CityCenter is to create "dynamic public spaces."  Crystals meets this objective pretty well, in a pretty fashion.  Its architecture and design were created to inspire exploration, and with so few places along the…More »

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 21. Crystals Place

3750 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109

Category: Art Galleries

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2010 First to Review

One of the objectives of the new CityCenter is to create "dynamic public spaces."  Crystals Place is a public art collection located on the main drive into CityCenter.  You'll find wonderful examples by Rodney Lough, Jr., Dale Chihuly in "the…More »

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 22. Delights Gourmet Delicatessen

145 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 727-0007

Category: Delis

Neighbourhood: Eastside

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2007 First to Review

Delights Cafe just started serving breakfast the week we arrived for our stay at The Signature.  They offer a selection of baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and gelato/ice cream, along with drinks and other snack items.  We were highly impressed with…More »

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 23. Encore Las Vegas

3121 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-7000

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  4/2/2010

My favorite hotel in Vegas is the Encore.  Everything about our stay was excellent.  I think the Encore has the best, most comfortable beds in town.

Although a bit smaller than the Wynn, this makes the lay-out of the resort easier to remember.  I like…More »

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 24. Fashion Show Mall

3200 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 369-0704

Category: Shopping Centers

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2006

This place is huge!  I can see the whole lay-out from the top of the Wynn.  The seven flagship stores are Saks Fifth Avenue, Dillard's, Neiman Marcus, Robinsons-May, Nevada's only Nordstrom, and Bloomingdale's Home, plus over 250 other shops and…More »

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 25. Grand Lux Cafe

3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South,
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-3888

Categories: American (New), Desserts, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  4/21/2006

We opted to order breakfast off the menu rather than hit the buffet.  I think it was a good move, as the blueberry pancakes were great and the scrambled eggs were fresh (but covered in butter).  Also, if you like smoothies, they make them in nice…More »

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 26. Grand Spa

3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-3077

Categories: Day Spas, Massage

Neighbourhoods: The Strip, Eastside

3.0 star rating
  11/20/2007

The MGM Grand Spa is a nice facility with warm, earth-tone decor and every amenity you can think of, including cold bottled water, fruits, granola bars and teas to enjoy while relaxing in the lounge area.  The women's side of the spa was a bit…More »

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 27. Julian Serrano

3733 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 230-2742

Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/13/2010

Our last meal in Vegas found us walking into Julian Serrano out of sheer convenience.  If you've read any of my reviews at ARIA, you'll know that I couldn't wait to leave, much less rush back to my room after an uninspiring massage to check out and…More »

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 28. Lemongrass

3737 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 230-2742

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

Not bad for Vegas.  We enjoyed a variety of different dishes here, although I was not impressed with the silver noodles.  The Tom Yum Goong was good, and the rice dumpling dessert was excellent.  Our servers could have been more relaxed, but we had…More »

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 29. Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

3752 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 590-8888

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

A friend of mine celebrated New Year's Eve here and raved about the view from the 23rd floor lobby.  We had to stop by and take a look ourselves.  What can I say?  It was lovely, indeed.

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 30. Mandarin Oriental Tea Lounge

3752 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89158
(702) 590-8888

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

One of the nicest places in Vegas to sit and relax.  The Tea Lounge is a beautiful, peaceful spot for exotic Asian-influenced teas and light desserts such as scones and tea cakes.  I would have liked more privacy between the tables, as the lounge is…More »

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 31. Mozen Bistro

3752 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89158
(888) 881-9367

Category: Asian Fusion

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  6/2/2010

The MOzen Bistro puts the "zen" in the Mandarin Oriental.  Well, it's one of many reasons.  Zen seems to ooze from every surface at this hotel.

MOzen serves up beautifully plated and high quality dishes at Vegas prices.  However, the flavors and…More »

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 32. New York-New York

3790 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(866) 815-4365

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  1/12/2010

We haven't stayed at New York-New York, but we have walked through it several times.  The casino action seems more active and "fun" than many other places in Vegas.  We love the New York-style pretzels that are available on the second floor next to…More »

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 33. Okada - CLOSED

3131 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 770-3463

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  8/30/2006

Okada hosts a combination of a sushi bar; a robatayaki, or Japanese charcoal grill; the main dining room; and the teppanyaki room with four teppanyaki stations.

The sushi and sashimi dishes were good quality but not any better than the average "pretty…More »

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 34. Pinot Brasserie

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-8888

Categories: Steakhouses, French

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/21/2006 First to Review

Why this place has not been rated yet is a mystery to me.  Joachim Splichal transported his Pinot restaurant from LA to The Venetian, and it is one of the classiest places in town.  Elegant dark wood, brass and copper accents, mirrors, and other…More »

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 35. Postrio

3355 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 796-1110

Category: American (New)

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/21/2006

Wolfgang Puck's establishment at The Venetian meets the standards we've come to associate with his food.  Pizza, pasta and seafood are plentiful and reasonably priced.  Decent bottles of wine can also be had for about $30 a bottle.  Postrio is…More »

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 36. RM Seafood

3930 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 632-9300

Categories: Seafood, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/27/2006 First to Review

RM stands for Rick Moonen, one of New York's premier seafood chefs, who moved to Vegas to actually run this restaurant.

The top floor is the fine dining area, designed to resemble a luxury yacht.  This is where our group enjoyed a spectacular meal…More »

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 37. Jean Philippe Patisserie

3730 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89158
(702) 590-8550

Categories: Desserts, Bakeries, Chocolatiers and Shops

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  Update - 1/14/2010

I just found a dark chocolate peanut bar in my handbag...sweet surprise!  The peanut filling was delicious, more salty than sweet, which was the perfect complement to JP's melt-in-your-mouth dark chocolate.  I have been spoiled, and will never be…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/12/2010

    My first taste of Jean Phillippe's excellent chocolates was last year when my neighbor gave me a bar… Read more »

 38. Samba Brazilian Steakhouse

3400 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89162
(866) 339-4566

Categories: Brazilian, Steakhouses

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  11/20/2007

Don't come here for the real thing...this place doesn't hold a candle up to the likes of Fogo de Chau.  Come here to have a relatively affordable, all-you-can-eat meal with lots of okay meat and sides, and some pretty potent drinks.  The waiters are…More »

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 39. SEABLUE by Michael Mina

3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 891-3486

Category: Seafood

Neighbourhoods: The Strip, Eastside

4.0 star rating
  11/19/2007

Chef Mina made up for a rotten experience at Arcadia with our meal at Seablue.  Remember that this is one of the more casual of the Mina empire, even though the service and presentation are as impeccable as in any of his restaurants.  The open…More »

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 40. The Signature

145 E Harmon Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 612-2121

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Eastside

3.0 star rating
  11/19/2007

We stayed in a junior suite in Tower 2 on the 38th floor (upper penthouse).  The view was okay facing the Strip, but the Strip was a long block away and the giganormous Planet Hollywood on the cross-street (Harmon Ave.) directly next to the tower was…More »

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