Ryan Slattery

Is there anything better than brunch in Las Vegas? Many consider it to be the most important meal of the day–a weekend tradition that rivals seeing a show or making a trip to the nightclub. If taking part in the latter, it’s one thing you’ll definitely need and deserve after an epic night on the town. What the top brunches all have in common are great food, a fun atmosphere and a bit of booze–perhaps some bottomless champagne to go with your meal. So grab a mimosa or hail down the Bloody Mary cart and kick that hangover to the curb. We’re breaking down the best brunches in the city. Are you ready? This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED: 🍽️ The best restaurants in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏨 The best Las Vegas hotels 

Las Vegas is a diverse dining destination. There are bountiful buffets, pubs and taverns to gamble and watch sports, quick service food halls and high-end destination dining. All of this means there is something for everyone and it’s not only in the resort corridor. Chefs who once worked on the Strip have branched out and opened remarkable restaurants—without the inflated prices—in neighborhoods all across the valley. Las Vegas is full of food and you’ll find chefs hailing from Michelin-starred establishments and stunning brasseries, all worth discovering. Here’s a look at the best restaurants in Las Vegas right now. July 2025: Keep checking this post, as there are a handful of new places I have yet to explore that could soon crack this list. Since my last update, I’ve added Gjelina, a Southern California transplant known for its farm-to-table concept and ambiance. RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

Las Vegas is unlike any other place on earth—full of wild spectacles and immersive experiences, world-famous sporting events, 24/7 casinos with pulsing nightlife, and even natural wonders, not to mention some of the best dining experiences in the country. Las Vegas has so much to offer and finding the best way to spend your time can be a bit overwhelming. What follows is a nifty guide to the Strip and beyond. Below are our picks of the best things to do in Vegas right now. June 2025: Given the scorching summer heat, we’ve removed Springs Preserve from this list for now pushed Red Rock Canyon down to the bottom. But we’ve added plenty of fresh highlights: You can scope out sports memorabilia at the new Hall of Excellence, splash around at Cowabunga Vegas Waterparks, catch the latest residencies at Sphere and see free concerts at the Fremont Street Experience. This guide was updated by Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas right now🏞️ Hidden gems in Las Vegas you need to know about🍷 The best bars in Las Vegas🏩 The best hotels in Las Vegas🏰 The best Airbnb mansions in Las Vegas⛲ The best attractions in Las Vegas

Sin City is best seen from above, specifically from one of Las Vegas' best rooftop bars. While the High Roller and helicopter flights provide stunning over-the-top views, we’re focusing on more down-to-earth places–that means restaurants and bars with amazing rooftops or just a spot with an elevated platform to soak it all in. That means we have a couple of longview lounges on this list. So grab a drink and come along for the ride as we take you to new heights with the best rooftop bars in Vegas. This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate and review restaurants, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED:🍸 The best bars in Vegas🏖️ The best pools in Vegas🏨 The best hotels in Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas

Las Vegas has plenty of places to grab a drink. It’s a city built on vice, after all. But what visitors are finding out is that Vegas is a much more sophisticated drinking city than one would think. Mixologists are digging deep into the ingredient bible and crafting amazing cocktails—some enhanced with theatrics such as smoke and fire. These techniques are not only great for Instagram but purposely add a depth of flavor to enhance the cocktail. Ready for an elevated drinking experience? Below, you'll find the best bars in Las Vegas right now, from dive bars and speakeasies to rooftop lounges and resort bars. Raise your glass to these spots! April 2025: So many bars in Las Vegas are upping the ante and getting more creative with their mixology programs. We’re no longer just a beer and wine and city, and it shows with a couple new openings on this list, including Petite Boheme and Doberman Drawing Room. RECOMMENDED:🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

Once Las Vegas mastered nightlife they dove into the dayclub scene, giving the bachelorette and bachelor party crowd a place to play during the day. The resort pool is now one of the coolest places to spend an afternoon. And what Las Vegas lacks in sand and surf it makes up tenfold in scene and vibe. While plenty of dayclubs with big-name DJs make this list, there are also some more relaxing scenes (some even family-friendly) where you can chill with a cocktail, read a book, get a poolside massage or play a little swim-up blackjack. There are also wave pools, water slides, and if you have kids or teens you can venture off the Strip to one of the two waterparks on opposite ends of the valley: Cowabunga Bay in Henderson or Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin. Here are our favorite places to beat the heat in Las Vegas. This guide was updated by Las Vegas-based writer Ryan Slattery. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.  RECOMMENDED: 🍹 The best bars in Las Vegas🍴 The best restaurants in Las Vegas🎰 The best things to do in Las Vegas🏨 The best hotels in Las Vegas👙 The best Airbnbs with pools in Las Vegas 

Who said there’s nothing for kids to do in Las Vegas? Even though the city no longer markets itself as a family-friendly destination, this list clearly shows there are plenty of places parents can take their younger children and teens. From roller coasters and water parks to kid-friendly shows and an aquarium, this entertainment hub is full of fun for the whole family. Read on to discover the best things to do in Las Vegas with kids. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Vegas⛰️ The best hidden gems in Vegas🏨 The best hotels in Vegas

Craving some dim sum? Longing for some dumplings? Or perhaps you really want a properly prepared Peking duck. You’re in luck because Las Vegas has some amazing Chinese food. We’re talking hand-pulled noodles, braised pork belly, steamed abalone and so much more. From affordable Chinatown noodle houses to the Michelin-star Wing Lei on the Strip, here are some of the best Chinese restaurants in Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: See the full list of best restaurants in Las Vegas

The weekend is coming. Let us help you with your plans—we’re already making ours. Whether it’s a concert coming into town, a sporting event, a museum exhibition, a new brunch or dinner at one of the city’s best restaurants, we have you covered. Here are the best things to do in Las Vegas this weekend. We curate a Las Vegas weekend itinerary of the city’s best concerts, comedy, culture and cuisine, every week, just for you. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas right now

When it comes to dining in Las Vegas, the steakhouse is king. Yes, the city is still known for its extravagant all-you-can-eat buffets and has some great Italian restaurants as well, but nothing says special occasion (or corporate expense account) more than a great steak—and this city has a bunch of places to get one. Here are our favorite steakhouses in Vegas right now.  RECOMMENDED:🍤 The best buffets in Vegas🥑 The best brunches in Las Vegas📍 The best things to do in Vegas🍷 The best bars in Vegas🏘️ The best Airbnbs in Vegas

Las Vegas is always lit in neon, but the city shines a bit brighter during the holiday season. Long-running Christmas celebrations such as Ethel M’s Holiday Cactus Garden, where you’ll find cacti draped in colorful lights, and Glittering Lights, a 2.5-mile drive-through light display at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, have been around for three decades. But just like the slew of attractions, shows and parties that sweep through Vegas year-round, there’s so much more to do each holiday season as other whimsical displays and pop-ups start new traditions. Below, you’ll find our favorite festive Christmas events in Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: The best things to do in Las Vegas

The range of French restaurants in Las Vegas run the gamut from brunch spots serving classic dishes to high-end, multi-course dinners from Michelin-starred chefs. But whichever bistro, brasserie or fine-dining restaurant you visit on this list, you’ll be rewarded with an extraordinary experience. From buttery escargot and orange-glazed duck breast to velvety artichoke and black truffle soup and dessert carts that roll sweets to the table (all, of course, paired with champagne or French wine), these top French restaurants will leave you wanting more.

Located at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Henderson, this restaurant is known for its weekend brunch, featuring live music, shareable dishes and photo-worthy cocktail towers. Bottiglia’s Brunch Club menu includes pizzas, pastas and shellfish, while a new “Girl Brunch” package, available on Saturday, targets groups of four or more women. Served family-style and with bottomless mimosas or Aperol spritzes, Girl Brunch ($40 per person) comes with Caesar salad, avocado toast, caramel sticky buns, and a choice of either rigatoni alla vodka or mushroom truffle tagliatelle as an entree.  The vibe: Bottiglia was made for social media. This flowery room has photo opps around every corner. The mainly white restaurant uses florals, pops of color and natural light beaming in from the patio (you can also dine there) to create a cheery environment. Live music adds to the ambiance.     The food: Dishes on the Brunch Club menu are meant for sharing, like the pink pancakes with cream cheese glaze, berries, and whipped cream, or the sampler tower loaded with avocado toast, antipasti, and fresh seasonal fruit. Pastas and entrees, such as prosciutto eggs Benedict, chicken picatta or Chilean sea bass, pack the main menu. Cannolis or the Tiramisu Two Ways–lady fingers with mascarpone, cocoa, espresso bomba, complete the meal.  The drink: Guests can opt for $25 bottomless mimosas or Aperol spritzes, limitless rosé ($29) or share Bottiglia’s signature espresso martini tree ($85), a tower of 12 “mini” c

Lisa Vanderpump’s sophisticated, purposely pink lounge at the Flamingo is as glam as you'd expect. Pinky’s serves up theatrical cocktails with cheeky names like Rich Bitch (a chocolate truffle martini), plus dishes that double as Instagram bait—think smoked salmon and mini bagels served in tiered birdcages. The Art Deco-inspired space is styled like a lush garden, filled with greenery, fresh florals, and potted plants. It’s unmistakably Vanderpump: over-the-top, camera-ready, and unapologetically fabulous.   The vibe: Pinky’s embraces the resort’s vibrant history. The restaurant surrounds its oversized booths and bistro tables with a lot of gold and brass. Flamingo motifs are also scattered everywhere throughout the room–there are even amusing paintings hanging on the wall of Vanderpump riding flamingos. For seating, the lavish 198-seat restaurant has a sunlit arboretum at the entrance, long bar (with a statue of a dancer spinning behind it) and VIP lounge large enough for 40. A small stage is available for live performances.   The food: Think finger foods. Delicate deviled eggs are topped with caviar and lobster. Tidy, couple-bite shrimp cocktails can be easily handled, as can the mini lobster rolls and macadamia-dusted chicken tenders. But it’s the birdcages that take center stage. These photogenic capsules arrive as either tiered charcuterie or cheese plates or with smoked salmon and bagels.   The drink: Pinky’s loves its cocktails, so be sure to try a blood orange mimosa,

This classic French restaurant captures the elegance of Paris with rich flavors and refined ambiance. Whether you're here for a leisurely weekend meal or a celebratory dinner, the menu—curated by chef Michael Mina—delivers decadent takes on bistro favorites. Think caviar deviled eggs, escargot, steamed mussels, and thick brioche French toast with vanilla mascarpone and almond brittle (yes, you can add foie gras). It's a go-to for both out-of-towners and locals looking to linger over great food and even better company. The vibe: Bardot is a stunning room. It was designed to give the feel of dining in a Paris cafe along the Champs-Élysées. Well-dressed guests step up into the pristine space through a circular entrance to set eyes on a room where cafe tables sit on a marble floor surrounding a rectangular bar with shiny brass accents.           The food: A pastry basket containing a chocolate croissant, canelé, nutella brioche, and kouign-amanns is the ideal start. For those feeling fancy, order the shareable shellfish tower, pair it with a bowl of Mina’s extra cheesy French onion soup and call it a day. The duck fat fries here are legendary as is the aforementioned French toast.  The drink: Brunch without champagne is just, well, lunch. So hit up the champagne cart or order a round of mimosas. Other temptations include the Pamplemousse or a Russell’s Reserve Old Fashioned or, of course, you could choose a selection from one of the city’s top wine lists.   Time Out tip: The shel

Heart Attack Grill in downtown Las Vegas is famous for all the wrong (or given its prolonged success, all the right) reasons. Opened in 2011, its longevity lives in its gimmicky theme as a fat burger restaurant where customers wear hospital gowns and are referred to as “patients,” orders are “prescriptions,” and waitresses are “nurses.” It’s gluttony at its finest. And, honestly, it’s the perfect concept for pedestrian-friendly Fremont Street, where a sign out front boldly advertises that anyone over 350 pounds eats free–a cattle scale in full public view outside the entrance confirms the comped meal.  Once inside and gowned, diners dive into ridiculously large stacked burgers. These aren’t wimpy.  We’re talking burgers with half a pound to four pounds of beef. Especially heavy are those piled-high, skewered versions that go beyond the barely manageable single bypass burger and push it to three, four or even eight thick patties, which the octuple bypass burger calls for. Push your body even more with an order of flatliner fries (cooked in pure lard) or a half-pound chili and bacon coronary dog.   Finish the Quadruple Bypass Burger (9,982 calories) and they’ll wheelchair you out to the roar of the applause. But if you fail to stomach your meal, you’ll receive a public spanking–with consent, of course.   The vibe: Kitschy, casual and quirky.  The food: Burgers piled as high as you want them to go.   The drink: Pabst Blue Ribbon seems fitting, but they also serve wine and artery

What is it? A hidden cocktail bar that uses culinary tactics to elevate its drinks.   Why we love it: First, you have to find it among the graffiti murals down an alley between Main and Commerce. But once you do, you’re in for a treat. Liquid Diet may not look like much with its mismatched furniture and rather ho-hum decor but the chef-inspired cocktails are what everyone comes for. And the menu is constantly changing. There’s a reason Esquire named it one of the best bars in America. Time Out tip: Keep it simple and ask the bartender what the best drink on the whiteboard is today.  Address: 1415 S Commerce St, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Opening hours: Wed–Sun 7pm–1am

What is it? A cocktail-forward lounge in a space with taxidermy, vintage knickknacks and novelty artwork.   Why we love it: There is a lot going on at Doberman. The space could easily be mistaken as an antique shop and trophy room. And it’s purposely done. Most of the items on display—we’re talking deer heads and estate sale finds—are part of owner Ryan Doherty’s personal collection. Add some trippy Ben Ashton blurred-line original portraits and you have a room with a distinct look. Award-winning mixologist Juyoung Kang has created a cocktail collection with a clarified milk punch, a martini with lemongrass shochu, and a mezcal meets honeydew cordial. Time Out tip: Go booze-free and try a mocktail like the Coffee Cheesecake, an alcohol-free espresso martini with malt, coffee, honey, parmesan and nutmeg. Address: 1025 S 1st St, Las Vegas, NV 89101 Opening hours: Mon–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri, Sat 3pm–1am; Sun 3–11pm

What is it? A tiki-type bar to sip tropical cocktails in the Arts District.  Why we love it: Stray Pirate is an escape. Once you step inside this downtown bar you’re transported to the dark sunken hull of a boat where cursed pirates were turned into dogs (pirated pet paintings hang on the walls). The island-themed bar feeds off the tropics with playful drinks like Robbing the Gulf, a reposado tequila-based cocktail cut with watermelon and jalapeño, or the Swing & Berries, vodka sweetened with strawberry, rhubarb and rosewater.  Time Out tip: If you’re opting to stay booze-free, try one of the four flavor-packed tropical mocktails like the Dry Tai.  Address: 1321 S. Commerce St, Las Vegas, NV 89102 Opening hours: Mon–Thu 2pm–midnight, Fri 2pm–1am, Sat 1pm–1am, Sun 1pm–midnight

What is it? A comfy French-inspired space in the Arts District for polished cocktails.   Why we love it: This is a small 40-seat space with an impressive bar program. Walls are painted in Banksy and Basquiat-style murals with robots and astronauts floating among the inspirational graffiti. A patio with twinkling string lights nearly doubles the space where those in-the-know sip cocktails like the J’accuse, which starts with absinthe set ablaze and stirred as apple brandy and amaro are poured in to finish the drink.  Time Out tip: While you’re here, visit James Trees’s companion place, a 120-seat French brasserie located next door.   Address: 1407 S Main St, Las Vegas, NV 89104 Opening hours: Daily 4pm–2am

What is it? A hidden gem of a bar in the basement arcade of the Horseshoe. Why we love it: The Cabinet of Curiosities is one of the most intriguing, under-the-radar bars on the Strip. It’s a museum of sorts with odd objects displayed next to their ultra-strange stories. The bar prides itself on its craft cocktails and even offers a mixology masterclass. The Cabinet is connected to the Lock Speakeasy, a joint you have to actually crawl into. Ask your bartender for details.  Time Out tip: Schedule a masterclass and learn the intricacies on how to pair flavors and craft a cocktail.  Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Opening hours: Daily 1pm–midnight

What is it? A vibrant speakeasy slinging mezcal and tequila drinks.  Why we love it: To find Ghost Donkey head to the Cosmopolitan food hall and search for the door with a donkey marked on it. Once inside the secret tequila bar, the call is obvious: mezcal and margaritas or a tasting flight for those undecided.  Time Out tip: Don’t forget the nachos. Toppings include: mole chicken, steak and black beans, or black truffle and chives.   Address: 3708 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Opening hours: Sun–Thu 4pm–midnight; Fri, Sat 4pm–2am

What is it? A spirit-making distillery with a bar and restaurant.  Why we love it: Tour this distillery and then sample the spirits in the tasting room. Hidden in Henderson and decorated with old photos from the 1950s and ‘60s, the Las Vegas Distillery is a vintage Rat Pack-era space serving modern day cocktails made from spirits distilled on the other side of the wall. From espresso martinis and classic mai tais to a daiquiri made with their very own white rum, it’s one of the coolest spots around. Time Out tip: Join a 45-minute tour ($25) to learn how the spirits are made.  Address: 7330 Eastgate Rd, Henderson, NV 89011 Opening hours: Wed, Thu 3–9pm, Fri 3–10pm, Sat 2–10pm, Sun 2–8pm

What is it? Hands down, the coolest bar in Las Vegas.  Why we love it: Ice bars aren’t exactly a novelty anymore, and Minus 5º has three locations in Las Vegas alone. However, they are nice spots to cool off in the sweltering desert temperatures. After all, when else do you get a chance to throw on a parka or faux fur and sip fruity craft cocktails out of a glass made of ice in Las Vegas? The ice sculptures are frequently changed and LED lights and music add to the experience. Time Out tip: Sign up online to become a VICEP for exclusive offers, discounts and giveaways.  Address:LINQ Promenade: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109Mandalay Bay: 3930 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119Venetian: 3377 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 Opening hours:LINQ: Sun–Thu 11am–midnight Fri, Sat 11am–2amMandalay Bay: Sun–Thu 11am–midnight Fri, Sat 11am–1:30amVenetian: Daily 11am–11pm

We’re just four months away from the return of the Formula 1 racing to Las Vegas and now we know the musical acts who will perform on the Sphere Stage in the popular turn-crazy T-Mobile Zone.  T-Pain, mgk (otherwise known as Machine Gun Kelly) and Zedd are scheduled to headline the three-day, back-of-the-track festival (Nov 20–22) with supporting performances expected from Sofi Tukker, Jess Glynne, Cimafunk, Balu Brigada and Cassian. The performances will take place in the shadow of the Sphere’s giant glowing orb and are an included perk for T-Mobile Zone at Sphere ticket holders, who also have access to race-day activations and views of some of the most challenging turns of the race. (Those tickets currently start at over $800 for a three-day pass—though last year, single-day tickets were eventually added with a starting price around $150.)  Calling Las Vegas an entertainment hub, Emily Prazer, president and CEO of Las Vegas Grand Prix, said of the acts, “It’s only fitting to bring together some of the music industry’s best to create an unmatched concert experience for race weekend.”  Here’s everything you need to know about the race and performances. Photograph: Courtesy Christy Radecic When is the Formula 1 Heineken Las Vegas Grand Prix? Now in its third year, the Las Vegas Grand Prix takes place November 20 to 22, 2025 with practice racing on Thursday, qualifying on Friday and the Grand Prix itself on Saturday.  Who is headlining? And when?   Thursday, November 20: Zedd

One set. Two outfits. And a whole lot of soul.  Albeit a week later than originally planned, Kelly Clarkson recently kicked off her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace with a stripped down show that focuses more on the charismatic singer’s voice than the over-the-top frills Las Vegas residencies are known for.  If Clarkson was battling voice issues or illness, there was no evidence of it on opening night. She brilliantly belted out song after song with force and engaged with the audience with stories throughout the over two-hour performance.  The Studio Sessions stage replicates a recording studio. It’s a simple set that remains in place for the duration of the show. Clarkson says it’s inspired by what her “party barn” in Montana looks like. Framed photos of artists she idolizes are tacked onto the studio walls: Bonnie Raitt, Reba McEntire, Steven Tyler, Lauryn Hill, Janis Joplin and, of course, Dolly Parton (who will perform six shows on the very same stage this December).  “All these people are big musical influences for me,” she told fans on opening night. “This is literally my shit on these walls. That’s my Dolly,” she said, pointing to the photo of Parton hanging on the wall. Photograph: Courtesy Denise TruscelloKelly Clarkson at her Studio Sessions residency in Las Vegas Clarkson dressed for comfort and arrived “in studio” wearing bell bottom jeans and a sparkly sequined Stevie Nicks T-shirt, which she sported until her encore. After opening t

Raise your glass, Las Vegas, you’re the top destination in the world for a night out on the town—another accolade for a city that loves to collect superlatives.  Las Vegas being named Time Out’s top city for nightlife—part of a global survey of what locals love best about their cities—is well deserved. The desert destination has added so many entertainment and nightlife alternatives into what was once a gambling-centric town that it should be applauded for its ability to adapt and change to current trends. These days that means catering to millennials and Gen Z visitors who seek out experiences to share on their social media accounts that aren’t limited to nights out at the bars or dancing in nightclubs. In my years living in Las Vegas, I’ve seen a lot of change. Here, a night out means many things.  There are shows like ABSINTHE and Atomic Saloon that push both physical and comedic boundaries, an entire compound of immersive activities, museums and walk-through participatory exhibits like the John Wick Experience and Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart at AREA15, and places to challenge friends at mini-golf, axe throwing or darts. And that’s before we even get to an always-packed slate of concerts, theater, comedy and professional sports. So, Las Vegas has plenty of options after dark.   OMNIA nightclub in Las Vegas | Photograph: Tao Group Hospitality      As synonymous with Vegas as they seem now, nightclubs in casino-resorts are actually relatively new here. In fact, they’ve barely h

Nothing beats a night out. Whether you’re exploring a rooftop nightclub in a city you’re visiting or in your hometown catching up with friends for a drink at the latest neighborhood hot spot, a night out is something we all look forward to. Every city has its own unique energy, but we wanted to know what was the best city in the world for nightlife—from moderately mild to extremely wild. To find out, Time Out surveyed thousands of people in places all over the globe to learn what they love (and in some cases loathe) most about the nightlife scene in their cities. We asked locals to rate their city’s nightlife based on the quality and diversity of venues and activities (including options not limited to bars or nightclubs), as well as affordability, and then crunched the numbers to complete our list. And after tallying the results, the winner is… Las Vegas. RECOMMENDED: The World’s 20 best cities for nightlife right now Yes, America’s ultimate party spot topped our rankings with 89 percent of respondents rating the nightlife scene in Las Vegas as “good” or “amazing,” the highest percentage among cities the world over. Las Vegas found its way to the top because it delivers what many cities can’t: Big, over-the-top experiences that include star residencies on the neon Strip in show-stealing venues like Sphere, huge nightclubs featuring the world’s top DJs, immersive art museums and places where bartenders will serve you a drink that’s lit on fire when it arrives. But what’s most

Fans of the Las Vegas Aces will soon have their very own bar to cheer on the two-time WNBA champions and the city’s other women’s sports teams when The Sports Bra opens in Las Vegas. The popular Portland, Oregon bar and restaurant—the first sports bar dedicated to exclusively showing women’s sports—just announced it will open franchises in four new cities: Las Vegas, Boston, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. Each new location will be locally owned and operated. Las Vegas franchise owner Esther Taylor says The Sports Bra is more than just a place to watch the game. “It’s a movement that empowers girls and women to feel valued, seen and celebrated. I aim to build a community where women’s sports are at the forefront and where everyone feels encouraged to support and uplift one another.” The location for The Sports Bra in Las Vegas has not been announced.   The Sports Bra in Portland received plenty of national attention in April 2022 when it introduced the concept of only playing women’s sporting events on bar televisions. Now, with the popularity of the WNBA growing and other female sports leagues, such as the Women’s National Football Conference (which includes the Las Vegas Silver Stars), thriving, the idea of expanding into new markets makes perfect sense.   According to a recent report from Barbarian and The GIST, media coverage of women’s sports has increased by 275 percent over the past five years, and revenue is projected to reach $2.35 billion in 2024.  Jenny Nguyen, founde

It’s time to start planning your Las Vegas Restaurant Week outings. Feeling overwhelmed by the dozens upon dozens of options, though? Don’t worry, we have some ideas.  More than 260 restaurants are participating in the 12-day (June 2–13) fundraiser for the Three Square Food Bank, which supports some of the city’s most vulnerable food-insecure residents. Last year’s event raised more than $380,000—enough to provide 1,142,440 meals to Las Vegas residents. Since 2007, more than 10 million meals have been served. It works like this: Participating restaurants create special multi-course menus and every time someone orders it, a portion of the cost of the meal is donated to Three Square. Photograph: Courtesy Tyler BertramBurger at Peter Luger Steak House     This year, menus range in price from quick $20 lunches to splurge-worthy $120 dinners at places like Bazaar Meat, Bouchon, Carbone or Wakuda. There are also a bunch of burgers (looking at you, Peter Luger Steak House), plenty of pastas and so many steaks we lost count. But we did review all 261 menus looking for value or something unique to draw us in. Here’s what we found. Hiroba Sushi Among the $20 offerings, there are some bargains. Hiroba Sushi in Henderson is one that stands out serving miso soup, a bento box and ice cream. 128 Main 128 Main just announced it will no longer serve dinner so lunch it is. During restaurant week, you can get a Chinois salad, bacon BLT and Basque cheesecake for $30. Bjork Caviar Looking for a

I saw astronaut Katy Perry kiss the sky… and I liked it? Sorta.  Actually, I’m kind of torn on my thoughts after seeing Perry’s “Lifetimes” tour in Las Vegas. That’s because I was both equally amused and entertained as I was bewildered and frustrated by it. For a lot of reasons.  Now granted, I’m comparing it to her Resorts World residency a few years ago, “Play,” a production she referred to as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Yes, it was as odd as that sentence reads. Perry’s performance found her singing out of an oversized toilet and dancing in a field of monster mushrooms with a lipsticked frog in a bikini. Photograph: Courtesy Taylor O’SullivanKaty Perry’s “Play” residency at Resorts World in 2023 So that’s why, when tickets for “Lifetime” landed in my lap from a friend, I was intrigued by the opportunity. The night started when a wicked windstorm launched a plastic bag into the air near the Luxor light beam as I walked to the show and, of course, fittingly ended with Perry closing her show with that opening lyric from “Firework.”  Between those moments there was a lot going on. Perry was engaging and spoke to the audience quite a bit. Early on, she poked fun at herself in reference to the backlash from her recent Blue Origin spaceflight, saying she’s the “world’s most hated icon.” Later on, Perry thanked the crowd “for loving me despite all of my flaws.” Photograph: Ryan Slattery for Time OutKaty Perry “Lifetimes” Tour Her “Lifetimes” tour, which

What happens in Vegas definitely stays in Vegas. Jennifer Lopez parlayed her American Music Awards hosting gig and performance at Fontainebleau Las Vegas into a platform to propel her post Ben Affleck plans: a 12-date Caesars Palace residency that will kick off over New Year’s weekend at the end of the year.   The “Jenny from the Block” singer quickly took to Instagram to announce her string of shows shortly after performing at the AMAs, telling fans, “SURPRISE JLOVERS! We’re back! I’m doing a residency in Las Vegas!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) The singer is scheduled to perform a dozen shows at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace beginning with performances December 30 and 31 and January 2 and 3 before returning for eight dates in March 2026.  Called “Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas,” the residency marks J.Lo’s return to Las Vegas. From 2016 to 2018, she performed 120 shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in a residency that grossed over $100 million across its three-year run. Hosting the AMAs amounted to a dress rehearsal for Lopez. She had eight outfit changes during her solo host of the show and later performed dancing to a medley of her own hits and this year’s nominated songs.  Tickets for her residency go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10am PDT.  Schedule for “Jennifer Lopez: Up All Night Live in Las Vegas” December 30, 31January 2, 3 March 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Restaurateurs Michael and Jenna Morton, who helped usher in the dinner-nightclub trend with N9NE Group during the Palms heyday and today operate three Strip restaurants, are branching out to open Nudo Italiano in Southern Highlands.  The neighborhood restaurant is the Morton Group’s first venture off the Strip since closing La Comida, a Mexican restaurant it operated in downtown Las Vegas.  “Nudo is a place where simplicity meets soul. It’s about letting the food speak for itself,” Michael Morton said in a news release. “Southern Highlands has been waiting for something like this, and we’re proud to bring it to life.” Photograph: Courtesy Chris Wessling Photograph: Courtesy Chris Wessling So what can we expect from the group behind both CRUSH and Greek Sneek at MGM Grand and La Cave at Wynn Las Vegas?  Well, it starts with a menu of traditional Italian dishes from Morton Group Culinary Director William DeMarco. We’re talking handmade pastas like a veal ragu with sheep’s milk ricotta and fresh mint, chicken parm, pan-roasted Mediterranean sea bass served with eggplant purée and roasted cherry tomatoes, and Neapolitan-style pizzas fired in a wood-burning oven. The Mortons, of course, are no stranger to Italian food. They ran Nove Italiano at the Palms, along with Ghostbar and Moon nightclubs before opening La Cave more than a decade ago. For Jenna Morton, Nudo is more personal, designed as a “place that feels like home—where families, friends and neighbors can come together

Two hours before Las Vegas opened its first H Mart location, the line was surprisingly short. I easily parked in the virtually empty lot and when I made my way to the front of the store there were only 40 people in line. It made me think that maybe, just maybe, this years-in-the-making Korean-American grocer was a bunch of hype. Boy, was I wrong.  By the time the doors opened at 10am, the crowd swelled to nearly 400, snaking around the building past the nearby Chipotle, while traffic at the busy intersection of Decatur Boulevard and Sahara Avenue came to a car-honking standstill. H Mart had indeed arrived. Even when I returned four days later for another look there was still a wiggly Disney-esque line. It moved quickly but still took 22 minutes to break the entrance.  The Korean grocery chain, which has nearly 100 locations across the country, celebrated its Las Vegas opening not only with traditional Chinese dragon dancers, but with showgirls wearing feather headdresses. The ribbon was cut as “Viva Las Vegas” blared from the speakers. Photograph: Ryan Slattery for Time OutH Mart Las Vegas Once inside, it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The store is massive. It’s 54,552 square feet of shelves stocked with hundreds of snacks and many of those hard-to-find ingredients home cooks use in making Asian cuisine. Shoppers will find an entire aisle devoted to ramen, a giant section packed with every variety of dried seaweed imaginable and aisles with products divided by country of origin—

When I saw that Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) was named the best U.S. airport for dining, I’ll admit I was a bit surprised. What was I missing? Was I spending too much time rushing into the Centurion and Capital One lounges to notice that some culinary revolution was happening all around me? So on my next couple trips leaving Las Vegas, I decided to pay more attention. Eating at the airport has, of course, come a long way in recent years. Sure, there are still long lines at Starbucks, Dunkin’ and the countless fast food joints anchored in American airports, but more cities are embracing local chefs and restaurateurs or opening sports bars dedicated to their hometown teams. I was about to find out if this was true in Las Vegas.  First, to the facts. The study, which was conducted by SEO for Restaurants, found that the average meal at Harry Reid airport costs just $14.81, which, if true, makes it the best food bargain in all of Las Vegas. The airport also ranked highly for having lots of unique food brands and high ratings of satisfaction. A quick walk around the two terminals revealed that the airport skews towards fast-service restaurants and beer-branded concourse bars. We’re talking places with names like Kona Big Wave Bar, Bud 29 Track Lounge, Modela Cantina and Beer Union, which serves local craft brews along with burgers, wings and pizza. There are also a number of other sports bars like Village Pub and PGA Tour Grill. What I didn’t see were many destination res

After winning season 13 of Top Chef, Jeremy Ford opened his farm-to-table restaurant Stubborn Seed in Miami Beach. Using produce from his own farm he created a rotating tasting menu based on seasonal ingredients that caught the attention of diners and food critics. In 2022, Stubborn Seed was awarded its first Michelin star.  Now, Ford is in Las Vegas offering a seasonal tasting menu at his Stubborn Seed sequel inside Resorts World. We dined there. Here’s what to expect.  The restaurant is twice the size of the Miami Beach location with seating for 130. Ford partnered with Celano Design Studio on the space, which includes a three-tiered circular chandelier hanging over the bar. You’ll also spot a crashing blue wave hand-painted on a curved canvas above the exhibition kitchen, where a team of chefs meticulously prepare Ford’s modern American fare. Photograph: Courtesy Clint JenkinsStubborn Seed at Resorts World Las Vegas Photograph: Courtesy Clint JenkinsStubborn Seed at Resorts World Las Vegas Ford focuses on providing diners a vegetable-forward meal that mixes in proteins like salmon, Japanese yellowtail or Wagyu beef. He’s sourcing ingredients regionally and locally, including using Vegas-grown Desert Moon mushrooms. The dishes are all artfully plated. Edible flowers top certain dishes, as do airy foams, while swipes of sauces ring the plate on others.  Stubborn Seed opened in February with an eight-course winter tasting menu ($135 per person) that included sake and citr