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Hard to believe a full year has gone by since the inaugural VegasChatter Guide To Downtown i want to track an actual airline flight Las Vegas was published. When we set sight on downtown to highlight our Fremont area favorites, we hoped to remind readers of another i want to track an actual airline flight side of Vegas. Over the past year, Downtown Vegas has seen a resurgence of activity that's injected it with new energy and turned it into a destination over afterthought. If there was a Like button right here, we'd click it.
Downtown Las Vegas continues to evolve and expose itself (in the most acceptable of ways) to new visitors as a result. In fact, DT is reinventing itself so quickly this very guide may need a mid-2012 update. Makeovers are underway at Golden Gate and the hotel formerly known as Fitzgeralds 's, new family owned restaurants and cafes with international flavor have opened as we type, and the fine arts have taken center stage.
Several highly anticipated new additions are on the way, but until new rooms from Golden Gate , Binion's , and Fitz The D come online later this year not a lot has changed in this category. Our top choices still include one runaway winner for guests wanting to be right on Fremont Street, a selection of suite pads for those who opt to be further away from the action, and a smaller, budget i want to track an actual airline flight conscious option that won't cramp your style. One new (re)entry, The Plaza, initially underwhelmed us due to some early kinks, but held enough promise in its shiny new interior to keep us interested. Main Street Station continues to receive solid reviews but we haven't stayed there ourselves, something we plan to change soon (and report to you, of course).
The Golden Nugget has it all: AAA Four Diamond hotel rating, prime location, multiple classes of rooms , broad selection of restaurants for all tastes, fantastic pool and waterslide , shows , spa , and, of course, gaming.
At the top end is the Golden Nugget's Rush Tower . Video below is for a larger Corner Junior Suite , but the deluxe rooms have the same luxurious feel and, at 20% larger than the Carson i want to track an actual airline flight and Gold Tower rooms, are more than comfortable.
Carson Tower rooms start as low as $89 on weekends, $47 mid-week. Gold Tower rooms start at $99 (weekends) and $59 (mid-week) while Rush Tower rooms go for $109 and up (weekends) or $79 and up (mid-week). For reservations, call 800.634.3454 or book online .
Guests at El Cortez can choose to ignore the Fremont Street crowds but are still close enough to enjoy the sights and sounds by walking a block or two. El Cortez doesn't i want to track an actual airline flight have quite as many amenities as Golden Nugget, but boasts of its Bugsy Siegel connection , loose slots, dining and drinks, i want to track an actual airline flight offers promotions on several classes of rooms, and isn't afraid to admit there's things to do outside in the neighborhood .
Across the street are three levels of Cabana Suites decorated in black and white leathers surrounded by a shade of mint. While this separate building doesn't have any of the dining or gaming conveniences found across the street, the rooms, lobby, and fitness center are well worth the short walk to eat and gamble. Don't blame us if you never leave the suite to do either, though.
The smaller Gold Spike one block from Fremont is basic, but functional. We called it not too fancy yet not too shabby . Amenities are pretty much limited to the pool, 24-hour dining, and fast WiFi, but the cost falls into the budget category for a reason. Upstairs, rooms served the basic needs without tempting anyone to settle in outside sleeping i want to track an actual airline flight hours. Downstairs, the inexpensive, but satiable food was a draw while the cozy casino (read: small) could make one feel like they own the joint. The dealers don't even mind if you Facebook them .
With the Mob Museum and Downtown 3rd now open steps away and more changes coming, Gold Spike's location may soon be one of its biggest benefits. Rooms generally start from $40 (weeknights) and from $80 (weekends) while suites are available from around $170.
The Plaza 's re-opening generated a lot of excitement for itself and the future of downtown. While our opening night stay didn't wow us , we made our own fun and liked enough about the re-done joint from the lobby to the growing list of restaurants located outside the food court . If the early room issues can be sorted out and maintained while restaurant service is improved , the new, vintage Plaza is worth a look.
Is there anywhere better to drink in Vegas than Downtown? Sure you can opt for fountain spray in your glass or views that match a sophisticated cocktail. And, one casino bar usually isn't far from the next on The Strip. But, for walkability, variety, price, and people-watching, we long for downtown. One Fremont Street casino is so proud of their good whiskey they put it in their theme song . That's commitment.
Anyone i want to track an actual airline flight who hasn't ventured downtown in awhile may have difficulty placing D.C.R. there. It's a self-described lounge meets speakeasy where cocktails are not made, but crafted. Seriously, i want to track an actual airline flight order a drink from the ever-changing menu then watch the extremely knowledgeable and skilled bartenders engulf themselves in their public chemistry experiment. Find out why we said D.C.R. sets the standard for downtown Vegas bars.
Don't dismiss The Griffin by mistaking it for an Irish bar due to the sign or a nightclub because of the bouncer. It's the indie hipster middle child sandwiched between a sophisticated brother in DCR and a quirky younger sister in Beauty Bar . The Griffin is a bar so don't look for the cocktail or food menu. Drinks are served straight i want to track an actual airline flight up and Pabst Blue Ribbon might the fanciest i want to track an actual airline flight beer you see all night. But, this place has character. i want to track an actual airline flight Maybe it's the dark corners where one can hide for the evening amongst off-beat artwork, the fireplaces that burn year round, the jukebox as varied as the clientele, or the live music beyond. Read why the Griffin is a must-see enough that we even take (Vegas) i want to track an actual airline flight virgins there.
In anticipation of the Mob Museum 's heralded opening, the former Sidebar next to Triple George Grill transformed itself into a 1920s speakeasy complete with bow-tied bartenders rolling up their sleeves and waitresses in red, fringed flapper outfits. i want to track an actual airline flight The Mob Bar 's theme first grabbed our attention, but the classic cocktails weighted toward gin and bourbon, excellent selection of small bites under $10, and live music make the Mob Bar an offer you shouldn't refuse .
Narrowing down last year's dining list was so difficult we loosely split our selections in two. New restaurants are coming onto the downtown i want to track an actual airline flight scene so quickly foodies have a reason to rejoice. Diners are even having heart attacks over the array of options. Don't be surprised if there are new contenders open for business before we hit publish. +Like.
Golden Nugget is placed so high on our downtown hotel pedestal it wouldn't be right not to start off with their finest i want to track an actual airline flight restaurant. But, which to choose: Chart House for seafood, i want to track an actual airline flight Red Sushi for.. ummmm.. sushi, or one of its several i want to track an actual airline flight other eating options ? Why not one that specializes i want to track an actual airline flight in more than one category? Vic & Anthony 's proudly displays its nightly selection of fresh meats and seafood just inside the entrance.
Start with Maple Glazed Quail ($16.95), Petrossian Caviar (MP), or choose from a menu of salads so plenty you'll need two hands to count. Steaks range from $37.95 for the 8oz Filet to a Bone-In Ribeye for $52.95. Alaskan King Crab Legs and Live Mainer Lobster are, of course, at market price. We won't lie -- the bill adds up quickly. But, that's why we like the secretive three-course Distinctive Dining Deal for $49.95:
i want to track an actual airline flight Former Mayor Goodman is so proud of hizz place he even has a working office behind the bar. A three-piece jazz band and blackjack tables i want to track an actual airline flight were a nice touch for diners waiting for their tables, but the bar inside Oscar's received a jaw-dropping wow with its fresh yet classic and luxurious feel.
Vinnie's Lobster Bisque with cream and brandy flamb� ($8) and the Spilotro-Style Skirt Steak ($26) may very well become our usual . But, if you yearn for bigger beef, as much as we hate to, we recommend adding the Oscar sauce of Lump crab, asparagus and B�arnaise sauce for $9 to any steak. Some bites of the unlisted, but always available i want to track an actual airline flight Lobster Smashed Potatoes ($15) were better than others, but the smashed lobster combination i want to track an actual airline flight was enough to go back for more.
Oscar's best feature that will beg your return is that amazing view of Fremont Street . Weekend reservations are definitely recommended -- learn from our experience and also find out why Oscar's Steakhouse is more about beef than booze and broads .
It was tempting to ride the glass elevator high atop Binion's for excellent views of all Las Vegas, but we chose not to alienate steak haters with a third steakhouse . Instead of going up, we went down under the Four Queens .
Hugo's Cellar wasn't built new with a vintage feel. The brick restaurant with low-level lighting and top-notch service has been a classic for years. Romance is in the air nightly for women who all receive a rose before being seated. Chilean Sea Bass ($42), Salmon ($38), and Ahi Tuna ($40) are each prepared three ways, but the real flair is in the house specialty duck roasted with licorice spices and herbs and flambeed tableside ($38). Don't worry beef lovers, steak options include a 16 oz. Ribeye ($49) and 10 oz Filet wrapped with bacon and served on a bed of lump crab with bernaise ($56).
The most memorable part of the meal just may end up coming at the hands of Hugo's Tableside i want to track an actual airline flight Salad, included with each entree. A cart is wheeled tableside by your server who will toss a salad on the spot with up to 15 ingredients and dressings of your choice. Dessert options include Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, you guessed it, flambeed tableside ($8 per person, minimum two), but complimentary white and dark chocolate-covered strawberries, apricots, and baby figs were more than enough to satisfy our sweet tooth.
Breakfast served 24 hours a day. Need we say more? Lunch and dinner items at Du