EAT
Delmonico: Located @ the Venetian on Restaurant Row. An Emeril Lagasse restaurant specializing in cajun flavours.
Nobu: You really can never go wrong with a Nobu location. I recommend the Caesars Palace location over the Hard Rock.
Spago: Located at the Forum Shops @ Caesar’s Palace. A good choice for lunch and wine. Some good Forum Shops people watching as well.
Sushi Samba: At the Palazzo. If you are looking for something casual and fun, then this is your spot.
Scarpetta: @ Cosmopolitan has a great view of the Bellagio fountain, go here for a nice classy meal.
Tao: Legendary! You can have dinner and then get escorted to your table in the nightclub.
STK: The "party steakhouse" in Las Vegas.
SW: Sit outside "lakeside" and enjoy. Love it here. My favourite steakhouse in Las Vegas.
Jaleo: Fusion and fun. Located at the Cosmopolitan. Keep your eyes open for the LA jet set. Great people watching at the Cosmo.
In-N-Out Burger: You know the drill. At the Linq Hotel and Casino
Lavo: You can not go wrong with plans at Lavo. Have dinner and then head up to the smaller more intimate club. I like it here quite a bit.
StripSteak: The Michael Mina spot at Mandalay. Definitely a great recommendation.
Prime: Steakhouse at the Bellagio. So classy, so good, Try to get a view of the lake.
Cipriani: Located at the Wynn. Vegas dining how it should be!
Delilah: Your supper club of choice in Vegas. Located at the Wynn.
Carbone: If you can't get a table in NYC - try Vegas! At the Aria
Catch: Makes for a complete evening. Great spot for your crew to spend the night here.
Javier's: The best Mexican food in Las Vegas in the classiest of settings.
Lunch:
Shake Shack: Located at the New York Hotel…Can't always be fine dining!
Mon Ami Gabi: Located at Paris. I think the kids (if you are taking them) will find it pretty cool to eat outside at the footsteps of the Eiffel Tower.
Bouchon: Located at the Venetian – its not on casino level, but you can never go wrong with a Bouchon brunch.
Wynn Buffet: I am so not a fan of the massive overwhelming buffet, but the one at the Wynn is very good.
Sadelle's: From the Carbone crew you get a fantastic place for brunch, Just like its outpost in Soho. Located at the Bellagio.
STAY
Mandalay Bay: Refreshingly located at the end of the strip - away from all the "cheese".
Bellagio: Right in the middle of the strip and has some of the finest boutiques in Vegas. The Casino is refreshing and an excellent Sports gambling area.
Venetian: Ornate and huge. Has that Canal flowing through the property. Masterful job building this place. Rooms are all suites.
Palazzo: Modern rooms. All of them are suites. Very well located next door to the Wynn and attached to the Venetian. After Wynn, this would be my choice to stay.
Four Seasons: Top floors at Mandalay Bay….has its own pool.
Wynn: Well worth the extra dosh that it costs to stay here. Great location – right across from the Fashion Show Mall. Best casino/hotel in Vegas. My preferred place too stay.
Palms: I think its had its day, Can't believe Ghostbar is still there! Some of the best views of Las Vegas.
Aria: Upon arrival it looks like a massive airport terminal – but its actually not too bad. Good shopping and decent restaurants.
Cosmopolitan: The 'it' spot – but I prefer the Wynn/Encore. However, most of the cool bars and restaurants are here.
DRINK
Nightspots:
Tao: Reserving a table in the “Moat” area is the most desired place.
XS: Mega Club at Encore. Always an A List Dj performing here.
Hakassan: Grandest club in Vegas at MGM.
Marquee: The "It" spot at Cosmo.
Cosmopolitan Chandelier Bar: Just hanging at the hotel bar is fun here.
Drai’s: After hours? No other place to go? Then this is your spot. It's at the Cromwell.
Clique: Cosmopolitan hotel - lounge with a great set up. If you dont want to do the nightclub thing - this is your place.
Omnia: You can expect a world class DJ to be playing here. I recommend getting a table on the Terrace with outstanding views of the strip. Located at Caesars Palace.
The Vault: Some of the best cocktail artistry in Vegas. At the Bellagio
Golden Gai: Tokyo comes to Vegas. High end, sophisticatd cocktail lounge.
Pool Parties:
Encore Beach Club: If you are going to do the day club/ pool party thing. This would be my recommendation.
Marquee: Very popular and always a good DJ.
Daylight Beach Club: Located at Mandalay Bay - one of the best pools in Vegas!
HANG
Shopping:
Forum Shops: Pretty cool shopping experience.
Canal Shops: Along the Venetian canals, this mall is elegant with several high class boutiques
Fashion Mall: Nieman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks
Shoppes at Palazzo: There is a Barney here along with several other well known boutiques and shops.
Premium Outlets: About 15 minute drive.
Crystals: Lots of great shopping at Aria.
Cosmopolitan: There is an All Saints here.
Shows:
Love: It’s the Cirque show for the Beatles. I loved it
Michael Jackson: It’s a Cirque show – I bet its great. I have not seen it.
“O”: Is a classic Cirque show. I saw it years ago but it was great! Its at Bellagio.