Stories by Sarah Feldberg - Las Vegas Weekly

Cosmopolitan mixologist Mariena Mercer has concocted a new menu for the expanded Bond bar.

Nightlife

With its third anniversary approaching, Cosmo evolves its nightlife program

Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013

A new supper club, venue improvements and cocktails that kill it every time.

Nightlife

Hosts get punchy at Vegas Nightlife Fights

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013

If you've ever been rejected at a club—or if you work in the industry—this one's for you.

Find exotic flavors of macarons at Hakkasan, from salted caramel to blood orange.

Dining

Making macarons with Hakkasan pastry chef Monica Delgadillo

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

Weekly editor Sarah Feldberg joins Hakkasan’s pastry guru in the kitchen.

Downtown

Walled-off wonder: A first impression of Downtown's Container Park

Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013

With no street-front businesses, the facility goes against the city's Downtown Centennial Plan.

This small-batch gin has been a hit since launching in the late ‘90s.

Nightlife

Three ways to drink delightfully peculiar Hendrick's Gin

Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013

The story starts in Scotland, in a coastal town called Girvan, population 8,000.

Walls of wonder: Life Is Beautiful left behind stunning murals—and a slightly cleaner, more cared-for Downtown.

As We See It

A month after the LIB Festival packed up, Downtown still looks different

Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013

Life Is Beautiful's aesthetic legacy—the signs that something big happened here—is everywhere you look.

As We See It

Comparison shopping: The Apple store vs. The Microsoft store

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013

Microsoft's first retail location in Las Vegas recently opened at the Fashion Show Mall.

UFC fighter Dan Hardy was diagnosed with a heart condition, Wolff-Parkinson-White, earlier this year. These days, he’s doing CrossFit, gymnastics and lots of yoga, but he’s not cleared to fight.

Sports

Diagnosed with a heart condition, UFC fighter Dan Hardy is living in limbo

Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013

“I’m so much more physically able now than I was before, which is crazy because now I’m potentially moving toward the end of my career, and I’ve really just figured out how my body works properly.”

As We See It

Thinking about a $600 shot of whiskey, hot dudes posing with kittens and more

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Also, some tasty sea urchin in Seattle.

The Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon returns to the Strip this weekend.

As We See It

Double miles: Two half marathons, two states, one day

Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2013

Some of this weekend's Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon and Half Marathon participants will be running their second of the day.

Chef Roy Choi invented the Korean barbecue taco. The rest is history.

Dining

The Weekly Chat: Talking zombie tacos and inner city eating with LA chef Roy Choi

Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013

"When the team and I ate the taco that we made, we became zombies and we just went out to the street and started selling them."

Anthony Bourdain will broadcast live from Atomic Liquors on November 10, 2013 for CNN’s Parts Unknown Last Bite.

Dining

3 reasons you should tune into Anthony Bourdain live from Las Vegas tonight

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013

Once the booze starts flowing, the conversation likely will, as well.

Dining

The Golden Age of Vegas Dining: Dip a fork in the melting pot

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013

From Ethiopian platters to Russian dumplings, Vegas’ international delicacies are an expedition waiting to be devoured.

Dining

The Golden Age of Vegas Dining: Once-in-a-lifetime meals, anytime

Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013

"It’s like dining inside José Andrés' brain."

Print

The Weekly Chat: Author and book fest keynote speaker Luis Alberto Urrea

Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013

Before delivering his keynote address at the Vegas Valley Book Fest, author and poet Luis Alberto chats with Weekly about his books, Twitter activity and more.

Crowds make their way through the main enterance of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown Las Vegas, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.

Music

LIB recap: Allen Stone adds soul to Day 2

Monday, Oct. 28, 2013

Stone is dressed for Woodstock in a patterned shirt and fringed leather vest with hair flowing, but his sound is more Motown.

Pretty Lights performs Saturday night at Life Is Beautiful.

Music

LIB recap: 8 things I saw at Pretty Lights

Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013

The Pope, lasers and some serious moves closed out Day 1 on a dancey note.

Dining

Grills & Guitars kicks off Life Is Beautiful with 200 pounds of raw goodness

Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013

The true guest of honor didn’t hold a guitar, hit the grill or earn the nickname Obi-Wan Kenobi on Top Chef Masters.

James Wong volunteers at the Downtown 3rd farmers’ market.

Food

Vegas Real Food Project aims to grow awareness of local chefs and food

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013

The organization has already held two pop-up dinners showcasing local chefs and farms.

You want to “get lucky” this Halloween? Sequins and helmets, my friend.

As We See It

The top costumes for Halloween 2013—and how to do them better

Friday, Oct. 11, 2013

How many times can you really say, “I am the one who knocks”? Plus, October is a little cold for underwear.

Booze Issue

In search of a liquid soulmate

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013

James Bond has his martini. I have barside indecision.

Ladies and gentlemen, elephant polo. Slightly slower than your average pony game.

Sports

Five super strange sports: Slacklining, elephant polo and more

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2013

Anyone up for a round of cycle ball?

Jet Tila’s khao soi curry noodles wowed the crowd at the LuckyRice Night Market at Cosmopolitan’s Boulevard Pool.

Dining

Our favorite bites from this year’s LuckyRice Night Market

Monday, Oct. 7, 2013

The traveling Asian food fest's second trip to the Cosmopolitan was deliciously relaxed.

Vesper mixologist Roger Gross shakes it up as part of the Cosmopolitan’s LuckyRice cocktail competition. The winning drink will be served October 5 at the LuckyRice Night Market.

Dining

Cocktail contest: A drink to dance with LuckyRice's bold cooking

Monday, Sept. 30, 2013

14 cocktails. 3 hours. Lots of Bombay Sapphire. This is how you choose a food festival beverage.

Features

Dream days in the lives of Vegas writers

Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013

From trail running to pub crawling to coaster riding, take a trip through three perfect days from Weekly staffers.

Beta, a 2-year old chihuahua that needs to be adopted. We know those puppy dog eyes are melting your heart right about now.

Animals

Animal Foundation's Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week is here. What qualifies?

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

The local organization offers half-price fees on often-neglected animals.

As We See It

Thinking about Station Casinos’ billboards, ‘Breaking Bad’ and more

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013

Also, is Britney Spears really the new queen of the Strip?

Dining

Progress on the palate at Charlie Palmer's Aureole

Friday, Sept. 20, 2013

See: cool melon soup served in a quail egg on a nest of crispy prosciutto. Yum.

Style

At home with: Cha Cha Velour

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013

Home is where the wild boar taxidermy is ... and the religious kitsch, and the tiki bar, and the garden gnomes ...

Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale Tour stop at MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 25, 2011.

As We See It

Three thoughts on Britney Spears and her upcoming residency

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013

What's up with that weird half-British accent?

Brian Chapin, founder of Motley Brews, at the Tenaya Creek brewery.

Nightlife

What you'll be drinking at the 2013 Downtown Brew Festival

Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013

Among the 150-plus beers from more than 50 breweries are Ballast Point’s Tongue Buckler imperial red ale, Left Coast’s Hop Juice double IPA, New Belgium’s LOF Cocoa Curry Hefe ...