#136: Las Vegas in 2012 - Wishes, Wants, and Weight

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast begins with a weight-loss challenge. We get our laughs (and calories) on at one of the many home-grown comedy shows found here in Las Vegas. And we share what we’re looking forward to (and hoping for) in Las Vegas 2012. Show notes:

• Visit LASIK of Nevada (50% Off Premium LASIK + $200 more if you mention VVN)
  
  
• LiLV Stuff
  • NEW TOLL-FREE Listener Line: 866.966.4599
  • Sign up for Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
  • Get your questions answered: OnAirQ@LivingInLV.com
  • Follow us on Twitter: @VegasVideoNtwrk
  • Visit our FACEBOOK Page: Facebook.com/VegasVideoNetwork
    
• Weight loss update (damn it)
• Artwork by Romina
• Homegrown Comedy: “Laffageddon”
• Vegas is 2012 - Wishes and Wants
  • The Smith Center
  • First Friday 2.0
  • Splash Canyon Water Park
  • Full-boat Deals for Entertainers (ie; Stratosphere and Frankie Moreno)
  • Local’s Deals ACROSS THE BOARD (for example, MGM)
  • Van Halen in Vegas
  • 10 Year Anniversary of Scott and Melissa

84: I’ve Got Your Good News and Bad News

Over the last week, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in national news about Las Vegas. . .some bad (not a surprise), some good (thankfully). For today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we talk about a few of these stories and the impact they have on those of us living here in Las Vegas. Show notes:

• Weather (70ish) / LiLV Pool (53 + crickets and other critters)
• LiLV Stuff
  • Listener Line: 206.312.0105
  • Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
• Friends adds Duane and Regina from Oklahoma
• Listener Email: Live Jazz revisited (and a list of jazz venues)
• Bad News
  • Nevada Population (which is effected mostly by Clark County)
  • Harmon Hotel at CityCenter
• Good News
  • Signs of recovery?
  • Great Price for Cirque du Soleil tickets (local’s only)

Take two, Baby. This time, with feeling (and some sound).

Melissa just sent this to me. 

Today, the groovy folks at Cirque opened up a special offer for Nevada residents on 85.71% of their Las Vegas-based shows.  (That’s 6 out of 7.  Can you guess which one isn’t included?)  The offer extends all the way until February 28, 2011!

Here’s the shows and promo codes:

• "Mystère" at Treasure Island Hotel
  $37.95-$54.45 (reg. $75.90-$108.90)
  Code: Local
  Runs Saturday-Wednesday
  Two ticket minimum
• "Criss Angel Believe" at the Luxor Las Vegas
  $54.45 (reg. up to $109)
  Code: Luxor
  Runs Tuesday-Saturday
  Must be booked in pairs
• "KÀ" at the MGM Grand
  $54.45 (regularly $99)
  Code: MGM
  Runs Tuesday-Saturday
• "Zumanity" at the New York New York Hotel & Casino
  $54.45 (reg. $105)
  Code: Zumanity
  Runs Friday-Tuesday 
• "The Beatles Love" at The Mirage
  $68.75 (reg. $130)
  Code: Mirage
  Runs Thursday-Monday
• "Viva Elvis" at ARIA Resort & Casino
  $68.75 (reg. $125)
  Code: Aria
  Runs Tuesday-Saturday

Just saw this in our local neighborhood paper. 

The Tea Lounge on the 23rd floor of he Mandarin Oriental at CityCenter is offering locals 20% off their bill for tea and/or tea cocktails now through Labor Day.

What is a tea cocktail?

Good question.  Here’s a couple examples:

Royal Tea – orange vodka, simple syrup, chilled Osmanthus Oolong tea, splash of lemon juice, on the rocks.

Tea-tini – bourbon, chilled jasmine pearl tea, and apple juice, sweetened with agave nectar.

I wonder if I can hang a Lipton bag on the side of my Tanqueray and Tonic and call it a tea cocktail?

Social House, which is a unique sushi restaurant owned by Pure Management Group, has opened inside Crystals at CityCenter. Executive Chief Joe Elevado has trained under “Iron Chef” Masaharu Morimoto to deliver what should be an interesting and diverse blend of Pan-Asian style. Locals just need to show a valid Nevada ID and receive 20% off Sunday through Thursday.

I did not have the opportunity to eat at the old Social House which was located inside Treasure Island. So I would be interested to hear from some of our listeners who ate at the old Social House and compare it to the new Social House.

[Melissa and I have taken many LV visitors to the TI-based Social House. It was one of our “go to” places. We’re not sushi people, but those who are raved. For we cooked-food lovers, their food was excellent as well. — Scott]

Beijing Noodle No. 9, which is an Chinese-themed restaurant inside Caesars Palace, is offering a discount for locals. Just show your Nevada ID and receive 20% off your bill. According to the Caesars website, Beijing Noodle No. 9 is their newest restaurant.

A quick glance reveals the menu to be quite varied, from Cantonese Roast Duck to something called a Stuffed Seafood Pancake! Sounds like it could be an adventure for those of you with a more varied palate.

Brand Steakhouse inside the Monte Carlo Hotel and Casino is offering a 20% off for Las Vegas locals. To receive your 20% discount, just show you local Nevada ID.

Brand Steakhouse is a 5,000 square foot facility located right in the heart of the casino. I did a quick scan of the menu online and the prices seem relatively reasonable when you take the 20% discount into account. Also two things jumped off the page at me besides the prices:

1) The offer a Tomahawk Ribeye! [Yes!! -ed]

2) They offer a steak for six people! It is 120 ounces and if one person can eat the whole steak it is on the house! So I encourage all locals to have a light lunch one day and indulge your inner carnivore that evening at Brand Steakhouse. We hope to see you there.

79: Cirque du Soleil Plus ELVIS - A Little Less Conversation?

Melissa and I are big fans of Las Vegas, Cirque du Soleil and Elvis Presley.  So, combining the three into one big show has got to be fantastic!  Right? 

Today’s Living in Las Vegas Podcast gives you a personal account of our Viva ELVIS experience. Show notes:

• Weather (Nice and toasty. . .) / LiLV Pool (. . .as long as you’ve got a pool)
• LiLV Stuff
  • Listener Line: 206.312.0105
  • Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
• Total Wined
• Scott’s Dieting Journey
• New Contributor to Join the Site: Bridget Magnus
• Overheard on The Strip (visit. . .and SHARE!)
• Recent Blog Post Review
  • Wolfgang Puck Local’s Discount
  • Las Vegas Strip Street Performers
  • Fontainebleau
  • Lake Las Vegas
• Listener Email: Job’s in Las Vegas
• Viva ELVIS

I’ve always found it odd that most businesses struggling to make ends meet catering to tourists fail to realize that there are two million people who live in the Las Vegas Valley who are hungry, thirsty and in search of entertainment as well.  While many locals avoid The Strip because of high prices ($18 for a drink?!  Are you kidding me?!?), more would certainly make the Strip Trip if offered a locals-only discount. 

So, here’s an official “attaboy” to the folks at Wolfgang Puck.

Several Wolfgang Puck restaurants are offering locals 20% off through September 30.  The offer is good for lunch and dinner food only (not drinks) seven days a week at the following restaurants:

• Spago (The Forum Shops)
• CUT (Palazzo)
• Trattoria del Lupo (Mandalay Bay)
• Postrio Bar & Grill (Grand Canal Shops/Venetian)
• Wofgang Puck Pizzeria (Crystals, CityCenter)

Locals must show ID to their server to take advantage of the offer.  More info can be found at www.wolfgangpuck.com.

77: LiLV Podcast — Bowling, Beautiful People, Brrrr, Bird Poop and Blues

While not for the faint of heart, sometimes, you just got to pick a letter of the alphabet and form an entire show around it. Lesser folks would shy away from such a bold move. . .but not your fearless hosts. In this edition of the Living in Las Vegas Podcast, we focus on the letter "B" — which is what "Melissa" means in Spanish (bee, that is)**. Show notes:

• PHOTOS! (Utah girl’s snow trip)
• Weather (Ahhh, that’s nice) / LiLV Pool (clear and slowly improving)
• LiLV Stuff
  • Listener Line: 206.312.0105
  • Sign up of Email Alerts (form found on right side of our website)
• LiLV
  Spring 2010 Meet Up Latest News
• New Friends of the LiLV Podcast (Mike, Jennifer, Greg)
• Bowling at Red Rock (Bowling #b1)
• XS Nightclub at Encore (Beautiful People #b2)
• Utah Ski Trip (Brrrrrrr #b3)
• Le Reve / Stratta (Bird Poop #b4)
• Listener Email: Elvis asks a question, Mark offers a drink
• Hot and Horrible: BB King’s Blues Club (Blues, #b5)

** Okay, we really didn’t start off trying to create a show about things starting with “B”. I was just looking for a theme. Don’t judge me.

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