Mandalay Bay
Cocktail Culture
Let It Snow!
Spiced Red Sangria, as served at Border Grill at Mandalay Bay, $9
December 8th, 2011
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, indeed. So much better that you should keep to indoors and dream of places sunny and warm while enjoying a seasonally inspired cocktail. At Border Grill, classic red sangria gets all dolled up for the holidays with an entirely new flavor profile: Cinnamon, clove, allspice and peppercorns paint a wintry backdrop for all the delicious citrus and wine that follows. Read more »
The Look
BrandonScott “BS” Williams
Co-producer of Laughter Hours Comedy Show at House of Blues Foundation Room in Mandalay Bay, age 39
December 1st, 2011
The funnyman says clothes and fashion are therapy for him. “I usually dress depending on how I feel. If I’m in a situation that calls for a real formal or serious outfit, but I’m in a more jovial mood, you can bet my socks are in a world of their own,” he says. Read more »
Vegas' Magdaleno to defend NABF title tonight
November 11th, 2011
Undefeated Las Vegas native Diego Magdaleno puts his 20-0 record and NABF Super Featherweight title on the line tonight against Mexico’s Emmanuel Lucero (28-7-1) at 5 p.m. tonight at Mandalay Bay. Read more »
Diaz not happy despite big win or new title shot
October 30th, 2011
Nick Diaz got the win against B.J. Penn, his wish in a title match against GSP, but that still wasn’t enough to satisfy him Saturday night. Read more »
Never a dull moment with Nick Diaz
TUF headed to Brazil; Anik joins UFC
October 28th, 2011
Just like in missing the mandatory media events, Nick Diaz kept his name relevant again Friday during UFC 137 weigh-ins. Read more »
Best Brunch
MOzen Bistro and Border Grill (tie)
October 13th, 2011
If you’re thinking bacon and eggs, think again. MOzen Bistro at the Mandarin Oriental caters to many Asian guests, and the restaurant has a team of chefs from India, China and Japan to complement chef Vivek Rawat. There is a distinctly Asian cast to this brunch, served noon-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Read more »
Best Pastry Chef
Megan Romano
October 13th, 2011
When a meal at Aureole ends, it ends with a flourish. As the head of chef Charlie Palmer's pastry program, Romano is not only responsible for the sweet finishes at Aureole and Charlie Palmer Steak next door, but she is conscious of keeping them in line with Palmer's seasonality-driven philosophy while maintaining the sense of whimsy that dessert should express. Read more »
Comedy
Talk This Way
Laughter Hours showcases the creative whims of regional comedians—dead baby jokes notwithstanding
September 29th, 2011
The Laughter Hours Comedy Show is the brainchild of stand-up and former 98.5 KLUC DJ BS Williams. He’s the co-producer, but he’s also the show’s host, marketer, usher, sound guy and even occasional cocktail pitchman for the bar in the back of the room. Read more »
Concert Review
OneRepublic
Mandalay Bay Beach, Sept. 16
September 22nd, 2011
The clear night sky was a great backdrop for a relaxing yet energetic poolside concert by alterna-pop group OneRepublic. Lead singer Ryan Tedder bounced around the stage with enormous amounts of energy as he sang and played keyboards during fan favorites “Apologize” and “Good Life,” their newest hit. Read more »
