Planet Hollywood
The New BurGR King
Gordon Ramsay’s most casual Strip concept might just be his most exciting
February 14th, 2013
With the opening of Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood, the British chef completes his Las Vegas trilogy of restaurants. It’s ironic that he is now entitled to the mantle of Best Burger on the Strip. Bradley Ogden, the tenant that got 86’d at Caesars Palace to make room for his Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill, was the former champion. Read more »
Gossip
Burke and company blow off pageant-judging steam
January 17th, 2013
Somewhat less star-studded was this year’s Miss America pageant, January 12 at Planet Hollywood. But the lack of Dr. Dre and Rick Ross didn’t stop judges Cheryl Burke, Bradley Bayou, Sam Champion, Mary Hart, Daymond John, McKayla Maroney and Katie Stam Irk from hitting up Stoney’s for the official judges’ after-party, along with the winner, Miss New York, Mallory Hagan. Read more »
Concerts
A Perfect Circle
PH Live at Planet Hollywood, Dec. 29
January 10th, 2013
While the seasonal influx of tourists followed the pied piper into the easily digestible saccharine pop-rock concerts on the Strip, the show everyone should have attended was A Perfect Circle. Read more »
Showstopper
Coco Austin brings more than breasts to Peepshow
January 3rd, 2013
Searching for acting in Peepshow is like looking for a Monet at a paintball match. That said, adding Coco Austin and those twin planets between her neck and navel lend this sex-tease-on-steroids the sense there’s a person inside Bo Peep’s corset, not just marquee mammaries. Read more »
Stage
Vegas Loves Coco
Holly Madison’s replacement brings bigger curves, dance experience and an exhibitionist personality to Peepshow
December 20th, 2012
Coco Austin would like to set the record straight about something. And no, it’s not her butt for once. “Listen, I don’t go to the grocery store with a bikini on,” she says in her sweet, breathy chirp of a voice, which has the endearing, little-girl quality of sounding awestruck by every word that tumbles out of her mouth. “I’m not, like, completely naked walking down the Strip!” Read more »
2012 Nightclub Awards
Best Two-for-One Experience: Gallery and the Pussycat Dolls Burlesque Saloon
December 20th, 2012
Scene Stirs
Beer on at Gordo’s, Bubba’s new brew, and the gift of whiskey or tequila ... in a box
December 13th, 2012
Gordon Ramsay continues his British invasion with the Dec. 18 opening of Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill at Caesars Palace and the Dec. 22 opening of Gordon Ramsay BurGR at Planet Hollywood. Read more »
Dishing
December 6th, 2012
Koi at Planet Hollywood recently launched its omakase, or “chef’s choice” menu, available through Dec. 25. The eight-course meal features the greatest hits of Koi’s contemporary Japanese menu, from both the sushi bar and the hot kitchen, for the holiday-friendly price of $50 per person. 454-4555, KoiRestaurant.com. Read more »
Enviables
Crystalized Kitty
November 29th, 2012
Don’t shove your important cards into a tiny party purse. Read more »
Halloween Costume Contests
The Seven Biggest Hauls
October 25th, 2012
For some, Halloween is the one time of the year when it is totally acceptable to dress like a slut. And, yes, even some of you guys use it as an opportunity to show off your dedication to the gym. But for others, it’s a major cash cow where months of elaborate costume constructing (or strategic body-paint planning) result in a major payoff that could earn you more in one night than many people’s annual salary. Here are your seven best chances to score some major moolah. Read more »
