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2021 Best of Vegas – Sports
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Beat Team, Best Sportsbook, Best New Watch Spot and more.
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Readers' Choice—Best Steakhouse: Echo & Rig
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Echo & Rig’s coolness comes in so many waves.
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Las Vegas Weekly presents its 2021 Best of Vegas award winners
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Reader and staff picks for the best in dining, entertainment, nightlife, sports and more.
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Staff Pick—Best Burlesque Perseverance: X Country
Thursday, July 15, 2021 They danced wearing masks, 25 feet from an audience of 50. That's dedication.
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Readers' Choice—Best Local DJ: DJ Franzen
Thursday, July 15, 2021 He’s the Vegas version of DJ D-Nice, keeping hip-hop heads happy and dance parties moving and grooving virtually and IRL.
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Readers' Choice—Best Downtown Nightlife Spot: Legacy Club
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Circa’s 60th-floor jewel is not only unlike any other Downtown night spot, it’s unique to Vegas in general.
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Readers' Choice—Best Nightlife Hospitality: Tao Group
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Now that Tao Group and Hakkasan Group have merged into a global hospitality powerhouse, you can appreciate those vibes at even more venues in Vegas and beyond.
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Staff Pick—Best DJ Podcast: R.O.A.D. (Reflections of a DJ)
Thursday, July 15, 2021 DJ Crooked, Jaime Da Great, DJ Neva and DJ D. Miles took their audio show to the next level during the past year.
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Readers' Choice—Best Lounge: The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails
Thursday, July 15, 2021 This swanky, speakeasy-style parlor is a must-visit, especially if you’re a fan of top-shelf mezcal, scotch and whiskey.
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Readers' Choice—Best Dayclub: Encore Beach Club
Thursday, July 15, 2021 The genre-defining experience at Encore Beach Club will be reaching for new heights this summer.
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Readers' Choice—Best Dive Bar: Double Down Saloon
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Double Down is a damned city institution, consistently divey for nearly 30 years. May it live forever.
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Staff Pick—Best New Oasis: Élia Beach Club
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Élia is quickly becoming the beating heart of Virgin Las Vegas.
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Readers' Choice—Best Happy Hour: PT's Taverns
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Picking the right happy hour location after a long workday can be tough … until we remember there’s PT’s.
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Staff Pick—Best Supersized Experience: Pinball Hall of Fame
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Pull into the free parking lot, turn a $20 into quarters and lose yourself in an even bigger world of fun.
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Readers' Choice—Best Strip DJ: Tiësto
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Who has ruled the clubs longer than Tiësto?
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Readers' Choice—Best Sports Bar: Sticks Tavern
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Las Vegas is now a hockey town, and Sticks Tavern is the hockey bar it needed.
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Staff Pick—Best Venue Pivot: The Space
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Its headquarters shifted to a livestream model and became a refuge for out-of-work Vegas and Broadway performers.
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Readers' Choice—Best LGBT Bar: The Phoenix Bar & Lounge
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Looking for a relaxed and inclusive place to be yourself? Look no further than this gay-owned-and-operated lounge.
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Readers' Choice—Best Afterhours: Drai's After Hours
Thursday, July 15, 2021 In a league of its own since 1997, this basement club still feels exclusive, special and sexy after decades of Las Vegas nightlife evolution.
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Readers' Choice—Best Brunch Spot: Esther's Kitchen
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Come the weekend, chances are you’ll find us carb-loading at James Trees’ Downtown spot.
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Readers' Choice—Best Band: The Lique
Thursday, July 15, 2021 This local band offers a stellar fusion of hip-hop and jazz.
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Readers' Choice—Best Plant-Based Menu: Veggie House
Thursday, July 15, 2021 You don’t need to be vegan to enjoy the Spring Mountain treasure that is Veggie House.
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Readers' Choice—Best Wine Bar: Garagiste Wine Room & Merchant
Thursday, July 15, 2021 The folks at Garagiste are always happy to suggest, educate and intuitively guide you to your ideal glass.
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Readers' Choice—Best Comedian: Carrot Top
Thursday, July 15, 2021 This tireless comedy stalwart is practically an orange institution.
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Staff Pick—Best New Dining Concept: Vegas Test Kitchen
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Jolene Mannina's multiconcept Downtown culinary incubator is a brilliant combination of technology and creativity.
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Readers' Choice—Best Movie Theater: Galaxy Theatres Green Valley
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Our return to theaters might be a nervous and tentative one, but Galaxy’s abundant comforts make it easier.
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Readers' Choice—Best Nightclub: XS
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Megaclubs come and go, but if it’s possible to achieve a timeless quality in Vegas nightlife, perhaps the opulent and visceral experience at XS has reached it.
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Staff Pick—Best Adult Costuming: Déjà Vu's Adult Emporium
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Uncover that great outfit at Déjà Vu's Adult Emporium.
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Readers' Choice—Best Museum: The Mob Museum
Thursday, July 15, 2021 This unique museum relates the history of both organized crime and law enforcement in an engaging, highly informative voice.
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Readers' Choice—Best Place for Your Instagram Shot: Area15
Thursday, July 15, 2021 You’d have to work to find something there that’s not photogenic.
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Readers' Choice—Best Magic Show: Shin Lim
Thursday, July 15, 2021 The storied Mirage Theater has been renovated to suit his needs, and he’s responded by adding huge new illusions to his act.
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Staff Pick—Best New Neighborhood Chinese: Chinglish Cantonese Wine Bar
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Chinglish is a refined Chinese restaurant unlike others we’ve seen.
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Readers' Choice—Best Music Venue: Brooklyn Bowl
Thursday, July 15, 2021 It's been way too long since we've been able to watch a show from the lanes, but Brooklyn Bowl is coming back strong.
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Readers' Choice—Best Production Show: Fantasy
Thursday, July 15, 2021 After 22 years, this show stands as one of most popular female revues in the history of the Strip.
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Staff Pick—Best New Music Hub: Sonic Rodeo
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Think of it as a one-stop creative mecca for music making.
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Readers' Choice—Best Coffeehouse: Vesta Coffee Roasters
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Coffee nerds, rejoice!
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Staff Pick—Best Free Family Attraction: The Aquarium at the Silverton
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Mermaids, tropical fish, stingrays and sharks frolic in this delightful 117,000-gallon aquarium.
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Readers' Choice—Best Team: Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, July 15, 2021 With apologies to the Aces, Raiders and Rebels, VGK owns this town right now.
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Readers' Choice—Best Strip Headliner: Santana
Thursday, July 15, 2021 How lucky are we that we have a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer who shredded up “Soul Sacrifice” at the original Woodstock in our midst?
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Staff Pick—Best New Film Attraction: Cineloggia
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Get nice and close to props used in classic sci-fi and horror films.
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Readers' Choice—Best Art Gallery: Sahara West Library
Thursday, July 15, 2021 With 14 galleries hosting some 75 exhibits annually, Sahara West showcases artistic talent from Las Vegas and beyond.
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Staff Pick—Best New Neighborhood Italian: Al Solito Posto
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Only a culinary genius could take a massive space previously occupied by a chain restaurant and turn it into a spot that feels this intimate.
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Readers' Choice—Best Place to Take the Kids: Lion Habitat Ranch
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Enjoy the sights and sounds of this nonprofit animal sanctuary.
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Readers' Choice—Best Local Chef: Natalie Young
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Natalie Young’s vision is to provide soulful comfort food and we're lucky to have her.
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Readers' Choice—Best Lounge Act: Crooners, Inc.
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Their timeless tunes will transport you back to the days of Sinatra, Martin, Elvis and more.
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Readers' Choice—Best Late-Night Eats: Herbs & Rye
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Many’s the time we’ve concluded a full evening at this cozy locals spot.
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Readers' Choice—Best Theater Company: Majestic Repertory Theatre
Thursday, July 15, 2021 It’s been the worst time for live theater, but through grit and ingenuity, Majestic Repertory keeps things going.
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Readers' Choice—Best Park: Sunset Park
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Sunset Park has expanded into one of the largest parks in our community.
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Staff Picks—Best New Comfort Food: Main St. Provisions
Thursday, July 15, 2021 Main St. Provisions offers diners dishes both familiar and innovative.