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Hash House A Go Go recently opened its fourth Las Vegas restaurant in the newly renovated Plaza Hotel in downtown.  This is truly one of the city’s unique restaurants. I have eaten at the original location on West Sahara, as well at the ones at Imperial Palace and the M Casino and can personally vouch [...]

Filed under Burt Davis, Dining

What happens when three women know as the Queens of Tart share the stage at a Vegas comedy club?  Like we have to tell you!  Anna Lane, Jody Ferdig, and Lang Parker tell it like it is for a single woman. They tell it like is was as well.  Especially at the late show at [...]

Filed under Dianne Davis, Shows

Vegas buffets are among the world’s great dining values and experiences. Like any dining venues, they come in all sizes, shapes and quality. We are always looking for high quality, unique buffets and found one at The Cosmopolitan. The Buffet is off the beaten track in an attractive room toward the east end of the [...]

Filed under Dianne Davis, Dining

The long anticipated Las Vegas Mob Experience opened on March 30 at the Tropicana Hotel & Casino. If you are interested in learning about the history of the Mob and how it related to Vegas, this is the place to go. It contains the largest collection of mob related items and is the most technologically [...]

Filed under Dianne Davis, Shows
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I ♥Burgers at The Shoppes at The Palazzo

If you are looking for a casual dining restaurant with great burgers, then check out I ♥Burgers located inside The Shoppes at The Palazzo. The 175 seat restaurant features gourmet burgers with creative toppings and sides. It also has one of the largest selections of imported and artesian beers with a 15 draft selection. The [...]

Filed under Burt Davis, Dining
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Yassou Greek Grill Café

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 [...]

Filed under Dining, Sandy Zimmerman
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Pauly Shore’s Comedy Special

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. [...]

Filed under Sandy Zimmerman, Shows
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Tropicana’s Previews of Their Shows

“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 [...]

Filed under Sandy Zimmerman, Shows
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SINATRA Dance with Me

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 [...]

Filed under Sandy Zimmerman, Shows

LAS VEGAS – United Way of Southern Nevada and its Women’s Leadership Council are partnering with the Clark County School District (CCSD) to increase southern Nevada’s high school graduation rate by opening five Family Engagement Resource Centers. United Way’s Women’s Leadership Council has contributed $219,880 in funding in 2010 and anticipates providing an additional $400,000 [...]

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