Stories by Las Vegas Weekly Staff

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Best Visual Artist: Wendy Kveck

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

More than just a gifted artist, Wendy Kveck is an arts educator, organizer and, importantly, an advocate.

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Best Burger Joint: In-N-Out Burger

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Is there a greater joy than the aroma of a juicy double-double and fries?

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Best Brewery: Big Dog’s Brewing

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Bark if you love Big Dog’s. Woof!

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Best Thai Restaurant: Lotus of Siam

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Before Lotus’ 1999 launch at Commercial Center, Las Vegas diners had no idea what they’d been missing.

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Best Steakhouse: The Steak House at Circus Circus

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Don’t let the neon clown or the midway acts distract you; this beloved Strip steakhouse stands as a prime destination for carnivores everywhere.

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Best Italian Restaurant: Nora’s

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

The pastas are a warm hug from your nonna, and the pizzas are just as good.

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Best Buffet: Bacchanal Buffet

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

People come from all over the world to worship at the altar of the Vegas buffet, and Bacchanal is its highest expression.

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Best Japanese Restaurant: Nobu

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

You’ll find fresh fish expertly prepared, exotic delicacies and elegant ambiance at Nobu Matsuhisa’s high-end sushi palace.

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Best Beer Bar: Atomic Liquors

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Have you ever visited for Sour Saturday?

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Best Celebrity Chef Restaurant: Hell’s Kitchen

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Gordon Ramsay's dishes are bold, innovative and ready for their close-up, whether on TV or your Insta feed.

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Best Breakfast Spot: Omelet House

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Omelet House has been serving up memorably huge portions of breakfast favorites to a wide array of the city’s movers and shakers since 1979.

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Best Strip Chef: Michael Mina

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Michael Mina has won many awards—including a Michelin star and a James Beard nod—and boasts a culinary empire spanning dozens of restaurants.

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Best Cocktail Bar: Frankie’s Tiki Room

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

When you want your drink to remind you of the beach, Frankie’s hard-hitting cocktails will transport you.

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Best Dispensary: Planet 13

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

A vast selection of recreational products and attentive budtenders make this a dispensary like no other.

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Best Museum: Neon Museum

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Originally a boneyard, the Neon Museum has evolved into one of the city’s star attractions.

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Best Vegas Song: 'Viva Las Vegas' (Elvis Presley)

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

From Elvis' movie of the same name, this song has become our song.

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Best Local Brunch: Hash House A Go Go

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Brunch is the most convivial meal of the week, best shared with several pals, and Hash House clearly gets that.

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Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Two million visitors annually are drawn to the 13-mile scenic loop, gorgeous views and Strip proximity.

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Best Coffeehouse: Sunrise Coffee

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

The appeal of this 12-year-old, earth-toned coffeehouse begins where it should: with great coffee.

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Best Sushi Spot: I Love Sushi

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

This longtime Henderson hot spot squeaked past AYCE stalwart Sushi Mon for the Valley’s raw fish crown.

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Best Taco Shop: Roberto’s Taco Shop

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Vegas simply wouldn’t be the same without Roberto’s.

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Las Vegas Weekly's All-Time Best of Vegas award winners

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

For the first time ever, we’ve put together a special, all-time edition of Best of Vegas, reflecting that which has made the Las Vegas Valley legendary through the years.

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Best Movie Theater: Red Rock 11 Theatres

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Red Rock 11's old-school snack bars and themed areas created fond memories for generations of locals.

Drai’s is the pinnacle of afterhours fun.

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Best Afterhours: Drai’s

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

This underground club has been the destination for late-night revelers since its inception in 1999.

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Best Bakery: Freed’s Bakery

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

From wedding cakes to sweet treats to spectacular sculptural creations, this third-generation family-owned bakery has been delighting fans since 1959.

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Best Mexican Restaurant: Lindo Michoacan

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

The menu is homey and massive, and the chips and salsa are addictive.

Calvin Harris has consistently drawn the biggest Vegas club crowds.

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Best Strip DJ: Calvin Harris

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

He’s the biggest name in the industry.

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Best Sandwich Shop: Capriotti’s

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Capriotti’s is truly legendary sandwich shop.

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Best Pizzeria: Metro Pizza

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

For 40 years, Metro has been the foundation of the Vegas pizza scene.

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Best Dive Bar: Double Down Saloon

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Not many off-Strip Vegas establishments earn the title “legendary.”

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Best Bookstore: The Writer’s Block

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

The beloved bookshop has formed communities, hosted school field trips and created book clubs for every taste.

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Best Community: Ours

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020

Las Vegas has been hit hard by the pandemic, yet through it all we’ve seen people at their best, everywhere we’ve looked.

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35 tasty takeout dishes in the Las Vegas Valley

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020

Where to pick up perfect pizza, sandwiches, ramen and more.

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A few of our favorite Las Vegas food trucks right now

Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020

Cousins, Dragon Grill, Dude Where’s My Hotdog and more.

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Las Vegans describe their bodies’ grueling battles with COVID-19

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Spend some time talking to someone infected with—or who has been fortunate enough to recover from—the virus, and it begins to feel much more tangible.

Silverton Executive Chef Ashley Archer is serving up ribs and more.

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Second Helping Bonus Podcast: It’s barbecue season with Silverton chef Ashley Archer

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

The Silverton is serving it up with two racks of ribs and all the sides in the Feed the Family grab-and-go meal deal.

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Rockets’ red glare: July 4 Vegas Valley fireworks shows and more

Thursday, July 2, 2020

Where to watch while staying safe on Independence Day.

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Psycho Las Vegas' planned 2020 festival lineup remains mostly intact for 2021 edition

Monday, June 22, 2020

Eighty of the 83 original acts remain on the bill, including headliners Danzig, Mercyful Fate and Emperor.

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Binge This Week: ‘Central Park,’ podcast ‘1619,’ ‘Pose’ and more

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Also: the dusty sounds of Giant Sand.

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Readers’ Choice: Vote for Las Vegas Weekly’s All-Time Best of Vegas awards

Monday, June 15, 2020

From now through July 14, you’re invited to cast your votes for our All-Time Best of Vegas Awards, in a wide array of categories.

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Welcome back, casinos: Your guide to the reopening of Las Vegas resorts

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Here is a list of what to expect at resorts around town, aside from table games and slot machines, which will return in some capacity at all properties ...

Electric Daisy Carnival postponed until October

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Updated list of rescheduled Las Vegas shows

Monday, June 1, 2020

This list of concerts and other live events that have been rescheduled in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown will be updated as more new dates are confirmed.