Palms
Marc Maron out of the Cat Ranch and into the Palms
August 17th, 2011
Other comedy podcasts, of course, make interviewing (or at least bullshitting with) comics their bread and butter. It’s a go-to trope that’s done — and done exceedingly well — by other players in the still-young field, like Never Not Funny, Sound of Young America and Comedy Bang Bang. Read more »
Green Felt Journal
For Magliarditi, new beginning brings familiar challenges
July 28th, 2011
Joe Magliarditi sees the Palms as growing both its local base—which is primarily drawn by good slots and F&B bargains—and the out-of-town base, which is drawn to celebrity. Read more »
DJ Profile
On Deck
From Bay Area baseball to the Vegas spotlight—it’s all in a week’s work for DJ E-Rock
July 14th, 2011
Fifteen years ago, at age 14, Eric Nagrampa was that self-described “annoying kid,” calling San Francisco studio DJs every day for advice. Thanks to his determination and persistence, luck was on E-Rock’s team as he learned his craft, as he became the youngest employee working in Bay Area radio stations, toured with and launched the hyphy-crunk craze alongside rapper E-40, and now in running the marketing and spins at San Fran’s Infusion Lounge. Read more »
A Small Bite
Do Try This at Home!
July 14th, 2011
Curious about making fresh guacamole from scratch? Ever wonder how Nove’s chef Geno Bernardo gets his gnocchi so perfect? Like to mingle with foodies? You can do just that and a whole lot more when you sign up for one of the many cooking demonstration lunches offered by some of the Strip’s finest chefs. Read more »
The Deal
Come and get me
July 14th, 2011
Epic Poker is running a satellite tournament this weekend at the Palms to win a seat in a nationally televised $1,500 buy-in Pro/Am event in August that could lead to a $20,000 seat in a main event that will also air nationally. Making that final TV tourney is a long shot, so what’s important now is getting a fair return on the money you pay to enter the satellite, and that’s where “the deal” comes in. Read more »
Dishing
Organic Spinach at N9NE Steakhouse
July 14th, 2011
It seems like a typical spinach salad until you notice the sunny-side-up egg staring you right in the face. Go ahead, break it open and let the yolk soak in because that's what makes this salad uniquely delicious. Read more »
Cocktail Culture
Gone Coco-Nuts
Coconut Colada, as served at the Palms Pool & Bungalows, $19
July 7th, 2011
“We’re the Palms! When you think Palms, you just naturally think of a tropical oasis, and what’s a tropical oasis without exotic fruits such as coconuts?” asks N9NE Group mixologist Dave Herlong. His delicious Coconut Colada debuted this summer, a triple-coconut experience, which focuses on the pure, clean flavors of the coconut. Read more »
Anti-Social Network: As nasty as they wanna be
July 4th, 2011
A passel of some of the East Coast's best comics took the stage at The Pearl Sunday night under the rubric of the Anti-Social Network and, aside from a touching anecdote from Jim Breuer about hosing down his father's balls, it was a promise delivered. Read more »
Mike Epps brings touch of "Friday" this Friday
Epps says comedy keeps him sane—watch him self-sooth tonight at the Palms
July 1st, 2011
From his days on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam to his breakthrough performance as Day-Day Jones in the Friday franchise, Mike Epps has successfully made the transition from stand-up comedian to actor. Read more »
DJ Profile
Clinton Sparks’ Awesome Adventure
Former Body English resident takes it to the Moon
June 30th, 2011
It’s the opening night of Clinton Sparks’ residency at Moon, and he’s on the mic in the middle of his set. There doesn’t seem to be more than a few seconds during that May 14 debut when Sparks’ mouth isn’t moving. It’s fitting that he spent time as Diddy’s DJ. If you’re going to study at the School of Never-ending Interjections, it may as well be with the dean. Read more »
