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Christmas weekend doesn’t mean Las Vegas shuts down and if you are looking for some live entertainment this weekend, here’s a look at some of your best bets.   Thursday, December 22  

• Hank & Cupcake perform at Book & Stage at The Cosmopolitan.  Show times are 10 p.m. and midnight and free to attend.

By now you’ve let your diet go and you’re indulging in all things colorful, fragrant and fancy. It’s the holiday season, also known as the “sweetest time of the year.” Sure, Vegas gets a few stars for top notch dining, nightlife and entertainment, but this place is also sprinkled with sugar. Some of the most delightful sweet spots lie right here...in the middle of the desert.

Payard Patisserie at Caesars Palace

New York Magazine once said, “Caviar...the pause that says I love myself.” Another way to put it, “Caviar has always been lauded for its exciting virtues in seduction,” an unknown person said. Caviar is an expensive appetizer simply made from sieved and lightly salted roe. The most expensive, sturgeon roe, is considered true caviar. And in the world of caviar, you want to look for beluga, osetra and sevruga. Beluga sturgeon, the most expensive, comes from sturgeon found in the Caspian Sea, bordered by Russia and Iran. Want to try it in Las Vegas?

FiAMMA at MGM Grand fancies itself as a traditional Italian restaurant with a sleek, modern design.  One out of two isn't bad. For a traditional restaurant FiAMMA’s design is very modern with clean lines and very dim lighting. The clean design is aesthetically pleasing, which is a good start. However, the food isn't so traditional as it mirrors the modern aesthetic.

A good burger gets its shape by hand, its coating delicately seared and its temperature medium rare and never overcooked. The condiments compliment and don’t mask the flavor of the juicy meat inside. And that’s just how we at Galavantier would describe the best burgers in Las Vegas. Read on to put together your own culinary journey through four of the top burgers in Las Vegas.

House Ground Steak Burger at Bradley Ogden

Planning to spend Thanksgiving in Las Vegas?  You’re in luck as there are a bevy of wonderful options to enjoy Thanksgiving dinner all over The Strip.  From traditional turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes to elegant, gourmet feasts, here are a few options that have us salivating.

Thousands of couples have already registered to get married in Las Vegas this Friday, 11-11-11 hoping the numbers prove to be lucky; if you are thinking of making a last minute trip and joining the rest of the couples going all in, here are some links to 11-11-11 Wedding Specials.

CARNEVINO is located at The Palazzo and is Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's interpretation of the classic steakhouse coupled with their signature Italian styles. Carne indicates the highest quality steaks, expertly prepared, and vino for superlative-worthy wines. Both of these things are true.

Homer Simpson once said, “Homer no function beer well without.” We have to agree. With football season in full swing, nothing goes better with pigskin action than beer, whether a lager, ale, stout, pilsner or bock. Here’s a look at the top five beer lists in Las Vegas. In the words of Homer, “Bart, a woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good and you'd step over your own mother just to get one!” Indeed.

The Pub at Monte Carlo