The Insider Posts, Page 19

Do you love the thrill of Anthony Bourdain’s No Reservations gastronomic adventures? Are you exhilarated by the thought of a full-sensory culinary experience? Then look no further because Vegas is bringing you the best of both worlds, in a sense, with dark dining.

Tropicana has opened the doors of its beach club, and each Saturday this summer they will play host to a one-of-a-kind party catering to the LGBTQ community.  You don’t want to miss out on this sizzling, good time with Xposed!, the new kid on the block.

Long known for its beneficial effects on health, curry is a delicious spice that can make a dull meal a phenomenal one. In Vegas, it can be difficult to navigate through the multitude of curry restaurants to find the right one that will perfectly satisfy your palate. We’ve found the three best curry restaurants in town ranging across different ethnic variations including Thai, Japanese and Indian.

You see them everyday on the Las Vegas Strip and in Downtown gracing the facades of hotels, bars and storefronts. But when the fun stops and new technology or hotels are constructed, the iconic Vegas neon signs go to the Neon Museum be ‘buried.’ Located on a 2-acre campus in North Downtown is the museum and 'boneyard.'

It’s Vegas, so it’s common for people to let loose and enjoy themselves. Considering this city has long been known as an adult playground, what better way to experience the best of this adult fun than to lounge on a daybed in the Vegas sun and not worry about getting pesky tan lines. We’re talking about the best topless adult pools in town.  If you’re the least bit curious, but aren’t ready to take the topless leap yet, then just check out the list below to learn more about which pools are proponents of the European-style sunbathing. And remember it is topless optional.

Heading to Las Vegas and you’ve been tasked with booking the hotel room.

Your plan?

To host the best bachelorette party in bachelorette party planning history. Start by booking the Lanai Suite at The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas.

Ladies we know you like to dress to the nines and be all dolled up for a night out in Las Vegas but all of that can be thrown away in a few seconds if you take your heels off and start prancing around barefoot. Yes, you know who were talking about.

One, it’s disgusting.

Two, have you thought about what you are a walking on as you stroll barefoot through a nightclub, casino or on concrete (yuck)?

And three, you get black feet which is one of the most unattractive looks.

Las Vegas has a secret.

Well, Vegas actually has many secrets, but this is a juicy one from the sexy former Playboy playmate Holly Madison. It’s her new venue – 1923 Bourbon & Burlesque – in Mandalay Bay and it is a sensual twist as a modern-day speakeasy.

“I’m very excited to be a part of this new project,” said Madison in an issued release. “We look forward to introducing Las Vegas to glamorous burlesque set inside an intimate 1920s-style speakeasy. “

It’s breaking records left and right including successfully making its way into the Guinness World Records as the world’s highest observation wheel. At a whopping 550 feet, you simply can’t beat the phenomenal Las Vegas views from the High Roller especially at the tiptop of this unique ‘Ferris Wheel.’

The High Roller is located just off of the Las Vegas Strip in The Linq – a new entertainment district featuring shopping, dining and The Brooklyn Bowl concert venue.

If we decided upon a hotel based on the lobby bar it would be an easy choice to make Vdara an option for a Las Vegas vacation. It’s not your typical casino bar with video poker machines on the bar and the scantily clad cocktail waitresses walking by chiming in with “cigars, cigarettes.” No, Bar Vdara is more low key much like a boutique hotel should be. It is comfortable with deep leather seating that affords you the comfort of lounging when you need to ponder with a drink or simple seating that doubles as a meeting place before the evening’s activities.