Everything about the Yassou Greek Grill Café is really Greek. The owner, Peter Papas, was born in Cyprus and came to the United States with his entire family when he was only 5 years old. When I entered the Yassou Greek Grill Café, I wanted to start dancing! The Greek music and the atmosphere brought [...]

Sandy Zimmerman’s Best in Las Vegas “There’s A Horse for Every Rider” By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos by Sandy Zimmerman) I wanted to visit a ranch to get away from the city and I did, but was surprised that this ranch is right in Las Vegas! Sitting on just under two acres, the Dream Walker Ranch [...]

The excitement and glamour of Hollywood are coming to The City of Entertainment on Oscar Night®. Both residents and visitors alike will experience the thrills and surprises of the 83rd Academy Awards® on Sunday, February 27, 2011, at the Oscar Night® America Las Vegas Party. The Las Vegas party is one of 50 parties officially [...]

The Palms Hotel & Casino always offers the latest stars, the best restaurants, and exciting events. I attended the filming of pop culture and comedic icon Pauly Shore’s one-hour Showtime special “Vegas Is My Oyster” inside the Pearl Showroom. It was a non-stop explosion of some of the funniest comedians and personalities in show biz. [...]

“SIDESWIPE” I was invited to previews of “Sideswipe” and “Yesterday-The Beatles’ Tribute”. The words “Side Swipe” usually refers to a car accident when one car hits another but in the martial arts world there is a different meaning. Sideswipe refers to an intricate martial arts move that involves the seemingly impossible ability to use the [...]

Sandy Zimmerman’s Best in Las Vegas “Tribute to Frank Sinatra” By sandy Zimmerman When the thrills of listening to Frank Sinatra’s golden voice are combined with a rendition of extraordinarily choreographed dancing by Twyla Tharp, this is an evening to remember! Yes, “SINATRA Dance With Me” actually features original recorded masters of Frank Sinatra’s voice [...]

Engelbert Humperdinck turns 75 this year and will celebrate with a brand new album and his latest US tour which kicks off in the “Humper’s” favorite city- Las Vegas. Engelbert will be playing the Orleans Hotel, February 11, 12, 13 in conjunction with Valentine’s Day. He is universally considered one of the world’s most romantic singers and this is his [...]

“Ron White Coming to the Mirage” Watch for comedian Ron “Tater Salad” White, best known as the cigar smoking, scotch drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon. But with two Grammy nominations, a Gold Record, two of the top rated one-hour specials in Comedy Central history, a book that appeared on the New York [...]

“Have a Mexican Party at Viva Mercados Restaurant” By Sandy Zimmerman For an original Mexican theme party with mariachis, try Viva Mercados Restaurant. I like the way the restaurant is sectioned off, so convenient for families or friends, with banquet rooms for small or large groups and parties. Even though Mercado’s Restaurant is large (1,700 square feet), sitting [...]

Las Vegas-SHOW REVIEWS: “A Nostalgic Evening” By Sandy Zimmerman (Photos shot by Sandy Zimmerman during the show.) It is always a special evening when I see the Platters with Monroe Powell, one of the few of the originals left from the early years of the award winning group. With over 100 million records sold and [...]