Stories by Las Vegas Weekly Staff

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Best Henderson Bar: Khoury’s Fine Wine & Spirits

Thursday, June 26, 2025

If you’ve never experienced a fresh pour and select food truck delicacies on the Khoury’s patio, it’s probably time to go see what all the fuss is about.

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Best Nightlife in the Burbs: Rouge Room

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Does one even party in Summerlin? We do now.

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Best Hidden Gem: Easy’s Cocktail Lounge

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The entrance may be low-key but once you get through the secret door you'll find over-the-top cocktails and captivating performances.

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Best Pizza: Red Dwarf

Thursday, June 26, 2025

These delectable Detroit-style pies are everything you could hope for.

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Best Library: Sahara West Library

Thursday, June 26, 2025

It’s no secret our local library district rules. Sahara West remains one of the best and largest of the bunch.

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Best Local Band: SJ & The Ruckus

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Catch this Texas-born, multi-genre rock act to find out why audiences of locals and Vegas visitors are getting caught up in this ruckus.

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Best DJ: Tim Clark

Thursday, June 26, 2025

A former executive in the financial and technology sectors, Tim Clark transformed himself into a music producer and DJ.

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Best Art Gallery: Recycled Propaganda

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Recycled Propaganda has become a hub where scores of emergent creatives can showcase their work through rotating exhibits.

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Best Speakeasy: The Cabinet of Curiosities

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Cocktail connoisseurs searching for a cozy place to curl up will adore everything the Cabinet of Curiosities has to offer.

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Best Pasta Palace: Mother Wolf

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Each dish showcases freshly sourced ingredients that are prepared with love and imagination.

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Best Mixology Makeover: Las Vegas Distillery

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Las Vegas Distillery takes the age-old craft of distilling and adds a modern twist.

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Best Museum: The Neon Museum

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Visitors can always count on the museum to provide an ever-growing smorgasbord of Vegas history.

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Best Movie Theater: The Beverly Theater

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Beverly Theater is simply the cultural heart of Las Vegas.

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Best Production Show: Miss Behave’s Mavericks

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This upstart local production just gives and gives. You get hula-hooping chicken ladies, mind-blowing juggling acts, burlesque beauties performing astride giant balloon animals.

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Best Chicken Nugget: Jive Turkey

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Nuggets are the ultimate late-night comfort food, and Jive Turkey elevates them to an art form.

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Best Place to Dance Until Breakfast: Club Ego Nightclub & Lounge

Thursday, June 26, 2025

When 2 a.m. hits and most clubs shut down, Club Ego is just getting started.

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Best Wine Bar: Crush Pad Wine Bar

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Whatever fermented grape creation you’re craving, Crush Pad has you covered.

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Best Gentlemen’s Club: Sapphire

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Already an icon of its industry, Sapphire is embarking on a $10 million renovation.

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Best Meatless Menu: Tacotarian

Thursday, June 26, 2025

In addition to its second Best of Vegas title in this category, Tacotarian was recently recognized by the Small Business Association.

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Best Magic Show for Magicians: Wonderground

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Described as “the Magic Castle meets Burning Man” by master magician Jeff McBride, Wonderground is a monthly meeting of the minds.

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Best Summerlin Bar: La Neta Cocina y Lounge

Thursday, June 26, 2025

There's no better place for a nightcap after a game at the ballpark across the street.

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Best Arts With an Edge: Vegas City Opera

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Opera doesn’t have to be stuffy or old fashioned.

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Best Sushi: Red Asian Cuisine

Thursday, June 26, 2025

A classic menu and consistent quality set this cozy sushi bar apart.

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Best New Italian: Caramella

Thursday, June 26, 2025

If the pasta doesn’t get you dancing, Caramella’s groovy, ’70s soul-inspired feel and soundtrack will.

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Best Rising Local Act: Crumbcatcher

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Indie-rock quintet Crumbcatcher is anything but a throwaway in the local music scene.

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Best Music Venue: Sphere

Thursday, June 26, 2025

The Sphere was meant to be iconic, and Las Vegas Weekly readers proclaimed it just that this year.

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Best LGBTQ Bar: The Phoenix

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Be unapologetically yourself at the Phoenix, the beloved gay-owned and operated haven where authenticity reigns supreme.

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Best Vinyl Spinners: Sundown Soul Club

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Sundown Soul Club is filled with passionate vinyl collectors spinning rare deep cuts that transform any room into a dance floor.

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Best Steakhouse: Carversteak

Thursday, June 26, 2025

No matter how you dine, you’re definitely doing it the right way at Carversteak.

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Best Sandwich: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This sub chain often dominates this category for a very simple reason: their sandos are tasty dynamite.

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Best Pasta: Esther’s Kitchen

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Esther’s has been whipping up fresh, exceptional pasta since well before the neighborhood became a culinary hot spot.

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Best Fine Dining: Ocean Prime

Thursday, June 26, 2025

This CityCenter staple sets the standard for fine dining.

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Best Local Chef: Daniel Ontiveros

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Vegas’ Carversteak and Flanker are just the beginning of what Ontiveros can do.

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Best Taco: Más Por Favor

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Where else can you get a kimchi slaw taco? Or a crumbly biscuit tortilla?

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Best Bowling: South Point Bowling Center

Thursday, June 26, 2025

South Point doubled down on its 2024 Best of Vegas title largely because it never seems to slack on its game.

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Best Nightclub: Zouk Nightclub

Thursday, June 26, 2025

When you’re looking to do Vegas big and do it right, you go to Zouk.

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Best Game Night: Boozy Bingo at Corduroy

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Grab a seat and settle in for this free weekly escapade where competition runs high but the mood stays relaxed.

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Best Cocktail Mover and Shaker: Juyoung Kang

Thursday, June 26, 2025

She’s proficient in flavor profiles, a maker of a mean mocktail and one of the best mixologists in town.

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Best Latin Party: Altura

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Altura showcases everything from reggaeton and bachata to tech-house.

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Best Spa: Awana Spa & Wellness

Thursday, June 26, 2025

If you’re reading this, you deserve a spa day.

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Best Female Athlete: A’ja Wilson

Thursday, June 26, 2025

She just got her first signature Nike shoe but this is definitely not her first Best of Vegas award.

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Best Late-Night Eats: Flowing Tide Pub

Thursday, June 26, 2025

We were once regulars at the Flowing Tide in Reno where it all started.

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Best Barbershop: 5 Star Barbershop

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Skilled master barbers, a family-friendly environment, and a complete dedication to giving you the look and style you want.

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Best Cigar Shop: En Fuego Cigars & Lounge

Thursday, June 26, 2025

En Fuego boasts one of the Valley’s best selections and relaxing lounges take the experience to the next level.

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Best Doughnuts: Carl’s Donuts

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Sure, we’ll take a dozen.

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Best Mall: Downtown Summerlin

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Malls across America have been deteriorating into vacant husks for decades, but the vast Summerlin shopping complex flipped the script when it opened in 2014.