Thursday, May 28, 2015

2015 NvRA Las Vegas Epicurean Affair




On Thursday, May 21 nearly 2,000 people gathered poolside at Palazzo to raise scholarship funds for high school students who may become the restaurant industry’s next rising star through the Association’s ProStart program. The Nevada Restaurant Association’s 2015 Las Vegas Epicurean Affair gave attendees the opportunity to sample dishes from 45 notable Las Vegas restaurants, and wash down the delights with beverages from more than 30 wine and spirits purveyors. Acclaimed visionary Jose served as the celebrity chef host for the evening and gave an impassioned speech about supporting the students who will be the future of the industry. Attendees continued the festivities with the official after party at TAO Nightclub.



Sunday, May 3, 2015

Sad to see another Las Vegas Landmark gone, the "Rivera Hotel"

The Riviera hotel-casino officially announced it will close May 4 at noon.
The historic Las Vegas landmark was sold to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority for up to $191 million in February.
The Riviera celebrated its 60th anniversary on April 20.