Brock Radke
Story Archive
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A&E
Las Vegan Mikey Francis makes the most of his headlining club gigs
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 The former Afghan Raiders and Black Boots member will star at Hakkasan at MGM Grand on December 18 and appear next at Omnia at Caesars Palace on January 25.
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Taste
Southwest Las Vegas’ Kyara Japanese Tapas becomes Ramen Kyara—and continues to shine
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 The concise menu includes one dish most other ramen spots don’t offer: seafood ramen, stacked with shrimp, scallops, mussels and clams in a mildly buttery and garlicky broth.
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A&E
Encore Theater continues to evolve into an impactful Las Vegas Strip entertainment venue
Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021 It has hosted recent concerts from Diana Ross, Tony Bennett, John Fogerty, Harry Connick Jr., Lionel Richie, Robbie Williams, Alabama and others, and successfully added headlining comedians to the mix.
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A&E
Quick Bites: Graze Kitchen, I Heart Mac & Cheese, free beer at Sickies and more Vegas food news
Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2021 The creators of Firefly have opened a new plant-based restaurant concept in the southwest center that houses a Firefly location.
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A&E
Club Notes: Encore Beach Club, On the Record, Blue Martini and more
Monday, Dec. 13, 2021 More clubs and lounges announce New Year's Eve weekend plans.
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A&E
Human Nature’s harmonies return to Las Vegas for special holiday shows
Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 Human Nature, the Australian vocal group that has headlined on the Strip for many years, will return to the Las Vegas stage next weekend, but as a trio instead of a quartet ...
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Taste
Todd English’s new Olives brings destination dining to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 It’s less a reboot of the eatery that opened with Bellagio in 1998 than a new take on the original Boston restaurant that set English on his course as a celebrity chef.
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Nightlife
Venetian’s Cocktail Collective began its Las Vegas journey five years ago
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 It began with the Dorsey, and now also includes the Champagne-inspired Rosina and the exuberant Electra Cocktail Club.
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Taste
Sliding up to David Chang’s Moon Palace at the Palazzo in Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 New offerings include a spicy chicken sandwich that falls somewhere between Nashville hot and classic Buffalo, plus a prime rib French dip, which makes use of some of that supreme beef from Majordomo.
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News
Las Vegas slowly builds resources to deal with youth mental health challenges
Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021 A survey conducted by Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation found that young people in the Las Vegas area are more likely to know someone who either attempted or died of suicide (46%) than they were to know someone who died from COVID (37%).
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A&E
Quick Bites: The Boss Café, Noodle Den, 8 East and more Vegas food and drink news
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 A new Chinese eatery at Sahara makes its debut this week.
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A&E
Deadmau5 launching ‘The Cube’ residency at Zouk Nightclub during CES week
Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021 The EDM superstar will bring a customized version of his Cubev3 touring production to the Las Vegas Strip with new visuals and music.
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A&E
Michael Bublé, John Legend announce Las Vegas Strip residencies in 2022
Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 Bublé will headline the new Resorts World Theatre and Legend will take over Zappos Theater, with both shows starting in April.
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A&E
Piff the Magic Dragon rolls into three more years at Flamingo Las Vegas
Monday, Dec. 6, 2021 The comedy and magic show reopened last year at the larger Flamingo Showroom and never looked back.
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Taste
The Las Vegas festivities at Spiegelworld’s Superfrico pair perfectly with its menu
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 Where else can you find a fantastic slice of pizza topped with pistachio pesto, mortadella and stracciatella while a juggler or burlesque artist does weird things a few feet away?
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A&E
National Finals Rodeo returns to Las Vegas, bringing country music’s biggest stars with it
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 Carrie Underwood, George Strait, Shania Twain, Jason Aldean, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley and many more.
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A&E
Dee Jay Silver fires up National Finals Rodeo week at Resorts World Las Vegas
Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021 “Dawg House is going to be the one-stop shop for everybody coming to Las Vegas.”
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A&E
Quick Bites: José Andrés, Marcus Samuelsson, El Luchador and more Vegas food and drink news
Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 Bobby's Burgers has opened its second location on the Strip at Harrah's.
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News
Celebrated pastry chef—and Cronut creator—Dominique Ansel lands at Caesars Palace
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 The shop, located in a soon-to-be-constructed space next to Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, is set to open a bakery in the summer of 2022.
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A&E
Carrie Underwood prepares to open the Las Vegas Strip’s newest theater during NFR
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 The country-pop star launches residency show ‘Reflection’ at new Resorts World Theatre on December 1.
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Taste
Sahara Las Vegas’ Chickie’s & Pete’s has all the sports bar food and then some
Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021 The sandwich selection goes on forever, from roast pork to warm or chilled lobster rolls, while the Ultimate Tailgate Burger drops a crabcake atop a thick beef patty with melty American cheese.
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Features
Try your hand at some classic Las Vegas restaurant dishes this holiday season
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 Golden Steer’s prime rib, Joël Robuchon’s mashed potatoes, Emeril’s banana cream pie and more.
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Taste
Makai Island Grill puts the personal touch on the classic Hawaiian lunch plate
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 I’ve eaten tons of kalua pig, teriyaki meats, chicken katsu and fried fish at around town; Makai adds tuna poke and mochiko chicken to the options.
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A&E
If 'supper clubs' are the future of the Las Vegas Strip, we’ll have some more, please
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 The common thread running through Mayfair Supper Club at Bellagio, NoMad Library at Park MGM, Delilah at Wynn and Superfrico at the Cosmopolitan is an innovative effort to appeal to the ever-changing desires of Vegas visitors.
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Features
Hit these Las Vegas spots for your Hanukkah 2021 meals
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 From Honey Salt to Heartstone and beyond.
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Features
Farewell to Las Vegas’ Rao’s Italian restaurant, where every meal felt like a holiday celebration
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 After a terrific and long run, it will serve its final meal on November 28.
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A&E
The Black Crowes are shakin’ their money maker in Las Vegas again
Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021 We caught up with brothers Chris and Rich Robinson to discuss their revival of their classic debut album, and much more.
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A&E
Quick Bites: Great Vegas Festival of Beer, Nellie’s Southern Kitchen and more Vegas food and drink news
Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 There's a bunch of new brunches at Resorts World, and Bubbles & Bites at night at Marigold, too.
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A&E
Las Vegas entertainer Frank Marino wraps up run in ‘Legends in Concert’
Monday, Nov. 15, 2021 The longtime Strip headliner is exploring all the possibilities for the next step in his career, including retirement.
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A&E
Criss Angel and Franco Dragone to launch ‘Amystika’ on the Strip in December
Friday, Nov. 12, 2021 The prequel to Angel's "Mindfreak" will open at the end of the year at his theater at Planet Hollywood.
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A&E
Neighborhood nightlife thrives at Summerlin’s Jing and Henderson’s Blume
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 Both suburban venues are providing experiences that could happen on the Strip but are clearly conceptualized for locals.
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A&E
Las Vegan Katie Marie Jones balances hockey hosting, showgirling and more
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 “There are so many things that can go wrong at any moment. You have to figure it out and make it look like everything went according to plan.”
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Noise
Sitting down with Sting to discuss his first-ever Vegas residency
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 “I wanted to check out the competition. I saw Lionel Richie, [and] it was fantastic. I saw ‘Absinthe,’ which I adored. And I was blown away by Lady Gaga. That girl can do anything.”
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Taste
Wynn Las Vegas’ Casa Playa skillfully elevates a favorite cuisine
Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 The Mexican blue shrimp ceviche offers out-of-this-world freshness, with soothing flavors of coconut, tomatillo and cucumber.
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A&E
Blake Shelton set to bring his Ole Red music bar and restaurant to the Las Vegas Strip
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2021 The four-story venue will be at Bally's at the heart of the Strip, set to open in 2023.
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A&E
Post Malone to replace Travis Scott at Day N Vegas Festival on Las Vegas Strip
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 Travis Scott pulled out of the Las Vegas event earlier this week after the tragedy at his Astroworld festival in Houston.
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A&E
Club Notes: House of Leaves, Eight Cigar Lounge, Lust Thursdays and more
Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021 Two Las Vegas nightlife veterans are bringing something new to the Keep Memory Alive Center.
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A&E
Simon Cowell on bringing ‘America’s Got Talent Live’ to Las Vegas
Monday, Nov. 8, 2021 Cowell has been having discussions about a Vegas version of the hit TV talent competition for more than a decade.
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A&E
Mojave Brewing Company is making friends on Water Street
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 How could I not enjoy the toasty Almost Famous Porter or the hoppy Point Break West Coast IPA?
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Taste
Diving into the fall menu at Las Vegas’ NoMad Library
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 Indulgent side dishes like lobster and truffle mac and cheese demand attention, but the subtle roasted honeynut squash is just as satisfying.
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A&E
Marquee launches a circus-inspired Las Vegas industry party
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 Flo Rida kicks things off on November 7, followed by Lil Jon and Mustard.
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A&E
From Sammy Hagar to ‘iLuminate,’ the Strat has widened its Las Vegas entertainment array
Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021 “I said I’d like to maximize the real estate and make the property stickier, so when people go there, they have multiple entertainment options.”
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A&E
Quick Bites: Harlo Steakhouse, La Neta brunch, Silverton’s Bad Elf bar and more Vegas food and drink news
Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021 The annual Super Sunday Jewish Food Festival is set for November 7 at Tivoli Village.
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A&E
Sting discusses opening night of his Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace
Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 Sting’s “My Songs” headlining residency at the Colosseum was first announced way back in April 2019, months before Celine Dion wrapped up her shows in the groundbreaking venue at Caesars Palace that was built for her first Las Vegas Strip production. Also a legacy artist with multiple Grammys, plenty of other accolades and ...
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Taste
Experience a smoked-meat rebirth at Las Vegas’ L2 Texas BBQ
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 At this point in my local barbecue quest, brisket matters most, and I’m not sure there’s a better bite than this.
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A&E
Ada’s somm Kat Thomas talks wine tasting and desserts
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 "Learning through technology is great but when you get face-to-face with somebody, that’s the best."
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Taste
Ismaele Romano’s new Via Focaccia is a must-eat sandwich situation
Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021 Ismaele Romano, winner of the World Sandwich Championship at the 2021 International Pizza Expo, teamed with the Ellis Island Casino just east of the Strip on this casual counter.
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A&E
Metallica and Billy Joel to play Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium in same weekend
Monday, Oct. 25, 2021 Greta Van Fleet will join Metallica on February 25, while Joel performs at the stadium on February 26.
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A&E
Talking with Tiësto about his ongoing EDC Las Vegas performing streak
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 “When I started playing Vegas, I said to my promoters that my goal was to have have my name on a building like David Copperfield. They said, ‘Yeah, that’s never gonna happen.’”
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Features
Electric Daisy Carnival returns to celebrate 25 years—and 10 in Las Vegas
Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 “The first year coming to Vegas, it was a big unknown, how successful it was going to be,” Insomniac’s Pasquale Rotella tells the Weekly.
















































