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Best Watch Party Spot: Stadium Swim
Thursday, June 27, 2024 There’s never been a pool party in Las Vegas or anywhere else quite like Circa’s 4,000-capacity, rooftop dynamo.
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Best Coach: Bruce Cassidy
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Stanley Cup champion is now also a Best of Vegas champion.
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Best Cocktail Presentation: Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge
Thursday, June 27, 2024 A cocktail is great, but do you know what’s even better? A secret cocktail.
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Best Coffeehouse: Grouchy John’s Coffee
Thursday, June 27, 2024 When looking for a place outside of the office or your home to grab a coffee and kick back, the friendly and flavorful Grouchy John’s is top option.
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Best Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Our readers are steadfast in their dedication to the first major league squad in Southern Nevada.
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Best Strip Casino: Resorts World Las Vegas
Thursday, June 27, 2024 We’re still discovering different features and facets of this giant resort.
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Best Lounge: Juliet Cocktail Room
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Saying goodbye to the Dorsey was tough, but this Victorian-style beauty has softened the blow.
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Best Mobile Betting App: Westgate SuperBook
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Westgate has been the top choice for sports betting before it was called Westgate.
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Best Spot for Your Social Media Shot: Carousel Bar
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Even on a street lined with outdoor bars, the Plaza’s outdoor bar stands apart.
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Best Off-Strip Lounge: Rouge Room
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The Vegas experience isn’t easily replicated off-Strip, but Rouge Room nails the ambiance, sophistication and outright glamor to a tee.
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Best New Patio: Cheri Rooftop
Thursday, June 27, 2024 A night on a Parisian rooftop sipping cocktails is all anyone ever wants, isn’t it?
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Best New Hookah: Pine Bistro
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Pine Bistro’s craft hookah program goes above and beyond.
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Best Nightclub: Zouk Nightclub
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The talent lineup here is as diverse as it gets, including Illenium, Kaskade, Ludacris, T-Pain, Deadmau5 and more
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Best Burger: Bar Code Burgers
Thursday, June 27, 2024 This unassuming tavern has evolved into a favorite UNLV sports bar and a perennial local burger favorite.
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Best Doughnuts: Pinkbox Doughnuts
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Sugar, spice, and poop emoji-themed doughnuts.
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Best Pizza: Pizza Rock
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Bold styles and flavors is what Pizza Rock is known for, and boy do they deliver.
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Best Dayclub: Encore Beach Club
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The biggest day party on the Strip somehow continues to grow.
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Best Vegas Fandom: Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, June 27, 2024 VGK played to 103% capacity last season on the way to winning the Stanley Cup and repeated that attendance figure in 2023-24.
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Best Speedy Ramen: Ramen Hashi
Thursday, June 27, 2024 We’ve never waited longer than five minutes for that steaming bowl.
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Best Meatless Menu: Crossroads Kitchen
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Even the most staunch meat-eaters can’t deny that Crossroads Kitchen satisfies.
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Best Steakhouse: Ocean Prime
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Ocean Prime’s Strip-side rooftop terrace alone would win anyone over, but wait until you try the menu.
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Best Mochi Doughnuts: Mama Chai’s
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The star of this boba tea shop is the chewy, flavor-rich doughnuts made with mochi flour.
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Best Pasta: Fresco Italiano
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Fresco’s creative takes on the most craveable pasta dishes obviously won over our readers.
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Best Sushi: Yu-Or-Mi Sushi Bar
Thursday, June 27, 2024 If you're not running for Yu-Or-Mi right now, we’re guessing its because you’re already there.
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Best Wine Bar: Garagiste Wine Room & Merchant
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The experts at Garagiste show us the way to wine we’ll love.
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Best Local Chef: James Trees
Thursday, June 27, 2024 James Trees is a Las Vegan first and a Beard Award-nominated chef second, and that’s exactly how he rolls.
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Best Late-Night Eats: WSKY Bar & Grill
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Being a 24-hour city has its perks, the first being that there’s so many WSKY bars to choose from.
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Best Fine Dining: Oscar’s Steakhouse
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The Plaza continues its interesting evolution but this classic experience remains one of the most iconic dining rooms in town.
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Best Afterhours: Drai’s After Hours
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Drai’s has set the pace for more than 25 years at the heart of the Strip.
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Best Cocktails: The Cabinet of Curiosities
Thursday, June 27, 2024 A curious place for curious palates, the Cabinet of Curiosities unfolds like a choose-your-own-adventure, enticing tastebuds with boozy elixirs that feel concocted from another time.
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Best Brunch: La Neta Cocina y Lounge
Thursday, June 27, 2024 La Neta infuses its Sunday brunch with the kind of character that gives Mexican cuisine its bold and spicy reputation.
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Best Taco Tuesday: Starboard Tack
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Taco Tuesday is an official holiday in Las Vegas, and Starboard Tack’s stands out.
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Best Hometown Sports Hub: Lee’s Family Forum
Thursday, June 27, 2024 This unique building is home to hockey’s Silver Knights, football’s Knight Hawks and volleyball’s Thrill.
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Best Casino Kickback: Shady Grove Lounge
Thursday, June 27, 2024 This easygoing bar and lounge is always the meetup before or after whatever’s going down.
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Best Dive Bar: The Sand Dollar Lounge
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The Sand Dollar Lounge has been one of local Vegas’ favorite end-up-there spots since 1976.
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Best Thrift Shop: Goodwill Thrift Stores
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Feel-good shopping doesn’t get any better than this.
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Best Burlesque Show: Cauldron Noir
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Cauldron Noir is standout in the Valley’s expanding, exciting burlesque scene.
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Best Spa: Awana Spa
Thursday, June 27, 2024 This spa is unlike anything you’ve set foot in before.
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Best Salon: Sinister Salon
Thursday, June 27, 2024 This Arts District alt-salon is all about all things witchy.
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Best Restoration Project: Project Enchilada
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Project Enchilada initiative is to revitalize Vegas’ Downtown in its entirety—the “whole enchilada,” as the saying goes.
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Best Place to Take the Kids: Dino Safari Las Vegas
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Whoever said the Vegas Strip isn’t a place for kids has yet to experience Horseshoe’s Dino Safari.
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Best Place for Time Travel: Ice Age Fossils State Park
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Ice Age Fossils State Park opened in 2024 with a state-of-the-art visitor center and three trails.
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Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Once again, Red Rock Canyon takes the cake as the best place to immerse in nature.
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Best Loungewear: Culture Kings
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Culture Kings is at the top of the street-fashion food chain.
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Best Downtown Nightlife: Commonwealth
Thursday, June 27, 2024 The best bars have character and Fremont East’s Commonwealth is rich with a sophisticated and artsy persona.
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Best Library for Art Exploration: Sahara West Library
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Make a day of it, borrow a book and enjoy the art of discovery.
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Best Happy Hour: WSKY Bar & Grill
Thursday, June 27, 2024 What’s better than happy hour? Two happy hours.
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Best Karaoke Night: Hard Hat Lounge
Thursday, June 27, 2024 Hard Hat's Wednesday night karaoke is drawing in a crowd and becoming the spot to grab a cold one.