New Restaurant in Las Vegas

There’s a new food and bar hangout in Las Vegas, and located in the arts district at The Arts Factory. You must check it out!

Review: Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini

Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini is a Las Vegas show unlike any other. No scantily clad dancers. No music. No dancing. No A-list celebrity who later criticizes the audience to the media for not clapping enough. Unlike the typical Las Vegas show, Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini is a savory and educational experience of which you absolutely must partake.

First, the audience setting is set up much like a television studio, complete with an unseen announcer and cameras, so you can see every angle of the chef’s cooking. Next, there’s the chef herself. Tina Martini is as delightful, charming and enthusiastic as all the other chefs you see on television. What sets Tina apart from those celebrity chefs is that she’s here in Las Vegas, making her accessible (I hugged her after the show) and her live cooking show focuses on natural foods, easy recipes and food education. For example, Tina Martini taught us that grape seed oil can actually reverse damage on the arteries. Isn’t that amazing?

Prior to the show, and while selecting seats, the audience is greeted with handouts that include recipes and nutritional education. As the show begins, the audience is treated to a round of drinks, with the drink’s recipe included on the aforementioned handouts. Once the show starts, Tina takes her audience on an easy journey of cooking, information, tips and advice. She engages the audience, answering questions, quizzing them and recruiting volunteers.

While still finishing her recipe, the audience is given the end product to sample. The day this blogger visited the show, we learned how to cook Potato Leek Soup, which was brought to us to eat while Chef Tina continued to cook. It was beyond delicious, and I almost licked the bowl. But remembering my manners, I instead chose to attempt the recipe on a later date, which I did. And it turned out almost as good, proving Chef Tina’s theory that cooking is something anyone can do.

After the show, and after hugging the chef, audience members are taken to a reserved area of Studio B for a full buffet. I was actually quite filled from the soup, so I stuck with dessert and tea. But considering that the show, education, recipes, meal and drink during the show, and a full buffet after the show are included within the price of the ticket, it’s more than obvious that Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini at M Resort is a great Las Vegas show deal offering an amazing experience along with delectable food.

Follow the link to purchase your tickets to Martini Time with Chef Tina Martini go to TheMResort.com/ChefTina.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: April 1-4, 2010

Here are some awesome shopping, fashion events and sales for you to discover this weekend in Las Vegas.

At Galleria at Sunset
Bra Fit Event
Call Lane Bryant to set up an appointment or drop by for a free bra fitting.
April 1-3, 2010

At Las Vegas Premium Outlets
A/X Armani Exchange Special Offer
Take an additional 20% off merchandise at A/X Armani Exchange each day from 8:00 am to noon only.
April 2-4, 2010

At Fashion Show
50% off Lenses
Save 50% at LensCrafters, including their best lenses, bifocals, no-lines and prescription sun.
Ends April 3, 2010

RTC’s New Ace in the Hole

The Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has just launched the ACE Gold Line and the ACExpress C-Line, both designed to improve transportation within the resort corridor and Downtown Las Vegas.

The ACE Gold Line connects the southern and central portions of The Las Vegas Strip with off-Strip locations, such as Downtown Las Vegas and the Las Vegas Convention Center. It was created to serve longer trips, and those commuters interested in shorter trips from one Strip location to another should still depend upon the Deuce.

The ACExpress C-Line provides express service from Centennial Hills to Downtown Las Vegas, The Strip (at Spring Mountain Road) and UNLV. In the resort corridor, the express service from Downtown to The Strip at Spring Mountain Road provides ultimate transit connection between these two important areas.

These additional commuter lines are really important to Las Vegas. One of the biggest complaints of living in Las Vegas is lack of public transportation. More and more people relocate to Vegas from cities such as Chicago, New York and San Francisco where commuting is a regular part of one’s lifestyle. For many, using public transportation for long trips is simply more efficient and greener.

Second, these new lines give tourists more access to Las Vegas’ growing downtown area. Downtown and Arts District merchants are struggling to stay alive in today’s challenging economy, and the ACE Gold Line and ACExpress C-Line can now take massive amounts of visitors who have always wanted to explore the world beyond The Strip as well as Las Vegas locals in the Summerlin and Centennial Hills areas who long to experience First Friday to the Arts District and Downtown areas, thus benefiting merchants eager to attract new customers.

CLICK HERE to view a map of the ACE Gold Line.

CLICK HERE to view a map of the ACExpress C-Line.

CLICK HERE for RTC ACE and ACExpress FAQs.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: March 25-28, 2010

Check out these fashionable Las Vegas shopping events and sales. Discover a new handbag line and see some Cadillacs.

At Fashion Show
Meet Project Runway finalist Korto Momolu.
This popular designer and Project Runway finalist introduces her handbag line at Dillard’s. Level 1.
March 25, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

At Las Vegas Outlet Center
50% off everything at Van Hussen.
March 24-31

At The District
Cadillac Through the Years
Presented by Findlay Cadillac, the Cadillac & LaSalle Club and The District see a display of new and classic Cadillac vehicles. Meet racecar driver Taylor Barton. Giveaways and entertainment.
March 28, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Macy’s Make Over America Visits Las Vegas

Popular stylist and television celebrity Clinton Kelly came to Las Vegas on March 20 and gave 12 lucky women fabulous make overs as part of the Macy’s campaign Make Over America.

The women were from Nevada, Arizona and California and each had interesting personal stories, charming smiles and the desire to reinvent themselves.  This special runway event took place at Fashion Show and participants’ outfits were provided by Macy’s. The 12 made over women also got to keep their outfits. For more information on Make Over America, visit Macys.com/makeoveramerica.

Store Review: Indian River Gallery

Who says Las Vegas lacks art and culture? While this sinfully wonderful city is mostly known for exciting gambling and top-notch entertainment, Vegas is indeed home to some impressive galleries and talented local artists.

Located within the walkways of Miracle Mile at planet hollywood is Indian River Gallery – the only Five Star Museum Quality gallery in its class and featuring only one-of-a-kind pieces.  It is a pure treasure in Las Vegas. Prices range from $15 and up, and customers vary from walk-in tourists attracted to the beauty of the store to serious collectors who invest in pieces intended to stay within the family forever.

“Each piece is one-of-a-kind and hand made,” said Hillary Noles, Gallery Manager. “And there’s symbolism in everything, so to our clients the pieces mean something personal.” From hand carved fetishes to pottery, jewelry, bronze artwork, paintings and more, customers discover delightfully beautiful Native American art at Indian River Gallery.

But if you don’t live in Las Vegas or can’t make it here, yet you desire to get your hands on some of the wonderful pieces at Indian River Gallery, shopping online is an option. You would be in good company, too, as celebrities are known to shop here. “In fact, we just got a new online client… Eric Clapton,” reported Timothy Hancock, Project Manager.

Often featured in magazines such as Cowboys & Indians and Luxury Las Vegas, the popularity of Indian River Gallery continues to grow. Having been a Miracle Mile merchant for the past four years, the gallery is owned by Dick and Mary Cabela (of Cabela’s fame) and is considered to be their “other passion.”

One of the most interesting aspects of Indian River Gallery is their collection of award-winning pieces. The gallery acquires various pieces awarded ribbons from the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts yearly competitions, and when a customer purchases the piece, she also receives the awarded ribbon along with her purchase.

This blogger was especially impressed with Indian River Gallery’s enormous collection of Southwestern and Native American jewelry. Again… all of which are hand-made. What really caught my eye was the stunning and surprisingly fashionable collection from Aldrich Jewelry. Fashion? At a Native American art gallery? Yes, it’s true. You’ll find this and so much more at Indian River Gallery.

Artists showcased at Indian River Gallery include up and coming artists as well as popular, highly acclaimed artists. And very month, Indian River Gallery features a different artist. To stay updated on events and featured artists, follow Indian River Gallery on Twitter and become a fan of their Facebook page. Currently available at the Indian River Gallery Facebook page is a 10% coupon, which is especially important as the gallery never hosts sales or discounts their merchandise.

Look for another upcoming Indian River Gallery special offer in the Country Music Awards’ ACM Souvenir Magazine on April 18. And visit the gallery’s website at IndianRiverGallery.com or stop by to see them personally at their location in the Miracle Mile in the South Hall. Be sure to tell them Go Shop Vegas sent you!

Indian River Gallery
3663 Las Vegas Blvd S. # 680
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702-598-3929

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: March 18-21, 2010

Shop, save and get some style tips at these following fashionable Las Vegas shopping events and sales.

At Premium Outlets
Gap Friends and Family Event
Save 30% off your entire purchase. Download your invitation to save here.
March 18-21

At Fashion Show
Clinton Kelly Makeover America
Watch celebrity and stylist Clinton Kelly give head-to-toe makeovers to 12 real women. The contestants show off their new looks on the runway while Clinton shares his style tips
Great Hall Runway
March 20, 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm
RSVP 877-884-3751

At Miracle Mile at planet hollywood
Save 30%-70% off select merchandise at BCBGMAXAZRIA
Ends March 21

Finding Luxury in the Sky

One expects to find luxury in Las Vegas, but the experience one encounters at Skylofts at MGM Grand is so supreme and memorable, it redefines the word luxury.

Perched on the top two floors of the MGM Grand, the suites of Skylofts are modern, slick, sophisticated and impressive. Featuring gorgeous interior design, amenities that pamper, a breathtaking view and personal butler service, Skylofts provides a stay that is so richly decadent, guests will want to move in permanently.

The Skylofts at MGM Grand isn’t just a set of rooms in Las Vegas. It isn’t  just some place one stays. No. The Skylofts at MGM Grand is an experience of luxury and high-life that completes the Las Vegas adventure. But don’t just take my word for it. Read customer review here.

Las Vegas Shopping & Fashion Events: March 13, 2010

The following stylish events all take place this Saturday. You’re going to be one busy shopper!

At Fashion Show
Celebrate Spring Style at LOFT
Receive 30% off your full-price purchase. Enjoy music, refreshments and tips from a LOFT fashion stylist.
11:00 am – 5:00 pm

At Galleria at Sunset
Easter Bunny Arrives
Stop by the food court and sing along with Alice, the Mad Hatter and the Easter Bunny.
1:00 pm

At The District
Race 4 Kids
5K Dash and 1 Mile Stroll to raise money for Nevada Child Seekers.
CLICK HERE to register or make a donation.

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