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Best New Strip Mindblower: Once
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Turn that hot, new restaurant you haven’t yet tried into your regular haunt.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Production Show: Absinthe
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Absinthe makes our hearts grow fonder.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Dispensary: The Grove
Thursday, July 19, 2018 With online ordering and two locations, the Grove offers convenience
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Best Instant Star: William Karlsson, Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, July 19, 2018 “Wild Bill” exploded into Vegas consciousness, leading the Golden Knights in points, goals and and plus/minus during the regular season.
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Readers' Choice—Best Local Brewery: CraftHaus Brewery
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Drink and be merry.
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Best New Neighborhood Mindblower: Esther's Kitchen
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Vegas native James Trees opened this Italian jewel in the heart of the Arts District.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Industry Night: Sundrais at Drai’s
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Local club hoppers and hip-hop heads have made their voices heard.
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Best Resident We Want to Stay: Jennifer Lopez
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Don't go, Jenny from the block
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Best New Pre-Concert Drink: Camden Cocktail Lounge
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Get to know this new watering hole before you catch a show at the Pearl.
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Best Record-Smashing Triumvirate: Bill Foley, George McPhee & Gerard Gallant, Vegas Golden Knights
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Hats off to three of the men who helped make the seemingly impossible possible.
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Best Indie Stronghold: Bunkhouse Saloon
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The independent music hub Vegas has long pined for thrives in Downtown.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Burger Joint: In-N-Out Burger
Thursday, July 19, 2018 And Still! In-N-Out defends their title for your favorite burger joint.
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Best Comedy Import: Comedy Cellar
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Everything's funnier underground.
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Readers' Choice—Best Sports Book: Westgate Las Vegas Superbook
Thursday, July 19, 2018 It offers the largest betting menu and the most contests.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Taco Shop: Tacos El Gordo
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Nothing satisfies like a tray of El Gordo street tacos.
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Best New Appetizer: Kolokythakia at Elia Authentic Greek Taverna
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Who cares if you can't pronounce it?
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Best LGBT Bar: The Phoenix
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Phoenix is home to one of the most diverse and inclusive crowds in Vegas.
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Best Fest: The Believer Festival
Thursday, July 19, 2018 It's the indie book festival of our dreams.
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Readers' Choice—Best Sushi Spot: Yama Sushi
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Now with two locations.
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Best Downtown Go-To: The Kitchen at Atomic
Thursday, July 19, 2018 One of our favorite bars now houses one of our favorite kitchens.
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Readers' Choice—Best Cover Band: Wicked Garden
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Las Vegas has a clear favorite Gen X rock band.
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Best Scoop: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Over 100 flavors and a 70 year history makes this ice cream shop the best in the valley.
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Best Outdoor Star: Alex Honnold
Thursday, July 19, 2018 He climbed El Capitan in under two hours.
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Best Bar Combo: Bavette's
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Retreat to the quiet, sexy spot hidden in the back of Park MGM for a well-fashioned cocktail and who knows what else.
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Best New Way to Eat a Burger: Burgerim
Thursday, July 19, 2018 With all the choices at Burgerim, you can craft a burger with your wildest imagination.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Coffeehouse: Makers & Finders
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Coffee is art at M&F.
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Best Theater Company for the End of the World: Cockroach Theatre
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Cockroach Theatre will guide us through the apocalypse.
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Readers' Choice—Best Pizzeria: Pizza Rock
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Plus those meatballs, oh man.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Bar: The Golden Tiki
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Golden Tiki ticks all the boxes for a solid local hangout.
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Best Visual Artist You Might Not Know: James Stanford
Thursday, July 19, 2018 This artist turns the kaleidoscope on Vegas signs.
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Best New Rum Drinks: Jammyland
Thursday, July 19, 2018 There's plenty to enjoy at this Downtown newcomer, but the rum drinks are top-notch.
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Best Shopping District: Downtown Summerlin
Thursday, July 19, 2018 With an ever-changing retail and dining lineup, DTSum keeps getting better.
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Best New Vegan Menu: Chef Kenny’s Asian Vegan Restaurant
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Vegan sushi? Yes please.
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Best Hollywood Scares: Freakling Bros. Trilogy of Terror
Thursday, July 19, 2018 They incorporate scares that their competitors don’t—or can’t.
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Best Rock Climbing Gym: Origin
Thursday, July 19, 2018 This bright, clean and spacious gym appeals to climbers of all levels.
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Best Tacos from the Earth: Mushroom Tacos at Bomb Tacos
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Even meat lovers can get down with these vegetarian friendly tacos.
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Best Beer Ambassador: Beer Zombies' Chris Jacobs
Thursday, July 19, 2018 If there's a beer fest, he'll probably be there.
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Best Musical Transformation: Ted Rader
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The former Mad Caps singer/guitarist has transformed into a multi-dimensional artist.
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Readers’ Choice—Best Outdoor Escape: Red Rock Canyon
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The 195,819-square-foot National Recreation Area offers spectacular views and plentiful recreation.
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Best Overwhelming Beer List: Pub 365
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Try a new brew every day of the week.
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Best New Old Fashioned: Smoke on the Water at Sand Dollar Lounge
Thursday, July 19, 2018 It's all about the mezcal.
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Best Las Vegan Trying to Protect Democracy: Annette Magnus
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Magnus is laser-focused on the campaign to ensure representation and access for all Nevadans.
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Readers' Choice—Best Wine List: Aureole
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Wine angels maintain this four-story wine tower.
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Best New Lunch Deal: Thailicious
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Thai food, delicious and vegan-friendly? That's a formula for success.
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Best Festival Evolution: Punk Rock Bowling
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Thousands of loyal attendees can't be wrong.
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Best New Record Label: Running in Place Records
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The DIY imprint shines a light on local talent.
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Best Defensive Stopper (On Grass): Joel-Huiqui, Las Vegas Lights
Thursday, July 19, 2018 The Lights' captain has kept them competitive during their inaugural season.
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Best Doughnut Destination: Carl's Donuts
Thursday, July 19, 2018 Carl's Donuts is back and better than ever!

















































