Filed under: CitySpoon, Restaurant Reviews, Uncategorized | Tags: Business, club, Hotel, Las Vegas, Las Vegas Nevada, restaurant, TAO, Tao Beach, vodka
Tao restaurant and nightclub is regarded as one of the most popular venues in Las Vegas; it’s big, it gorgeous, and most of all, it’s very, very expensive – which attributes it to being among the wealthiest restaurants in the United States as well. So it should be no surprise that my visit there this past Thursday night – an evening which included: cocktails, dinner, drinks, and a booth at their club – was both fun and memorable.
When you first enter Tao – via the Venetian hotel – you feel as though you are entering a Buddhist temple; both sides of the entrance have rose pedal filled candle-lit bathtubs, with bikini-clad models seductively staring at you, making it very hard to remain focused on ANY task at hand. From there we entered the dark-yet-inviting bar/lounge area, where the wait for our table was minimal. The very attractive smiling hostesses then shuffled us upstairs to our extra large round table (there were about 15 of us). Without even a chance to scope out my surroundings, the waiter popped in, offering us water, menus, and of course food choices. Our appetizers were a very standard: vegetarian dumplings, chicken satay skewers, vegetable tempura, and assorted sushi rolls – I’d like to make notable mention that the food came quick, was piping hot, and tasted fresh. We devoured the food faster than they could bring it, and eagerly awaited our main course of New York Striploin; Korean short ribs; Shrimp, Chicken, and Beef fried rice; Salmon and Cod fillets; and of course, vegetables. The meal was delectable and not one piece of food was left standing, then the killer came – dessert. We ordered sugared donuts which came with milk chocolate, white chocolate and caramel dipping sauce; needless to say, they stood no chance at survival.
From here we did what most frivolous spending Gen-Y’ers would do: bottle service in Tao nightclub. The bouncer walked us up to our table, where the party was not only well under way, but also filling up faster than you could imagine. Our hostess brought us the menu and we, without question, ordered our bottles and began the night. The resident DJ 5ive spun a great set and kept the club – and our group – dancing the night away. And before I even realized what time it was, the lights were on and our sweaty group was ushered out, still dancing and hugging everyone in sight.
Normally, a night like that would lead to a bad hangover and a relaxing day by the pool at Tao beach, but regrettably I did not get the chance to experience it as well. However, many friends have and have said it is also among the best “beach” parties on the strip – so i’ll just have to take their word for it.
Regardless, Tao of Las Vegas is an experience in itself and a “must-go” place for tourists and locals alike; Vegas is expensive as it is, you may as well enjoy it the right way, right?
Filed under: CitySpoon, Las Vegas | Tags: Bus Shelter charging, Chicago, Las Vegas Nevada, Los Angeles, United States, Vitaminwater
CitySpoon is rapidly building a reputation for being not only a hub of information about the great city of Las Vegas, but also bringing you the very best of what the city has to offer.
So, when we stumble upon this great idea launched out east, we are left pondering on one tiny question: how can we get it over here? You see, it is not uncommon for many to inconveniently drain their phone battery mid-way through the day, rendering them not only lost, but cut-off from the outside world – kinda. How awesome would it be after a long night of walking around or partying, to be able to plug your phone in and juice it as you wait for the Deuce or Cat to lovingly take you where you need to be?
So far the Vitaminwater campaign has launched to positive response in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston, without word of other potential cities to get it next. Here’s hoping someone from Crispin Porter and Bogusky reads this and picks up on the no-so-subtle nudge
[via Mashable]
Filed under: CitySpoon, Events, Spooning People | Tags: awesomesauce, campaign, Cityspoon, Creative, Las Vegas Nevada, start-up, US
Last post we spoke about Las Vegas being a city synonymous with fun and partying – talking about a night out our team had at a local hot spot and the fun we had. One thing we didn’t mention, however, is that Las Vegas is also a hub for start-up creativity which is quite literally bursting at the seams. Said start-ups thrive off being first to market with their creative ideas – hoping (and praying) that their idea will hit and make everyone involved wealthy. While this is a great mentality to live by, it’s very rare that things actually transpire as forecasted.
We here at CitySpoon are looking to change that perception and not be a “statistic”. We have ideas; great ones at that, ones that we can’t wait to flaunt – but not yet. We’re developing a campaign to not only introduce ourselves to the city of Las Vegas, but also wow you and give a sense of the innovative things we have in store for you. So sit back, keep an eye on us, maybe even register here and become a “spooner”. Either way you’ll want to be around for everything – including our contest coming up in a few short weeks.
Till then…stay tuned!
Filed under: Events, Las Vegas | Tags: Arts, Blush Boutique Nightclub, Clubs and Venues, Disc jockey, Las Vegas Nevada, Nightclub, United States, Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada; sin city if you will, one of the most heavily visited tourist cities in the United States – It’s busy, it’s hot and the name is synonymous with the “what happens here, stays here mentality”. So one could imagine that a Saturday night in this famed city of ours would come with some pretty high expectations.
This past Saturday the CitySpoon team had the chance to check out Blush boutique nightclub – or “Blush” for short – inside of the Wynn hotel; the small, subtle gem located not far down the hall and around the corner from the Wynn’s famed poker room.
On first impression the club seems dark, luminous, and rather uninviting – case in point why one should never judge a book by its cover. We approached the doormen/hosts – whom to my surprise, shockingly, all had smiles on their faces – and mentioned how we are new to Vegas and looking for a fun Saturday night (giving the normal story). They were extremely inviting and without hesitation walked us into the club, to be greeted by booming sound, a busy dance floor and an inviting bar waiting to be binged at.
As most people would do, we bee-lined to the bar to get our lubrication on – now you would think there would be a ridiculous wait, then half-assed non-attentive service from one of the bar staff, right? Wrong again. The girls were quick, friendly, attractive, made a good non-watered down drink and actually made me want to tip them (as opposed to feeling obligated to). So far, my smile was growing ear to ear by the minute – a feat not normally achieved so easily when it comes to clubs.
The night from there went on unscathed; the DJ was great, the atmosphere was fun and people were just there to party. We drank our weeks frustrations away and left near the end of the night with a good taste in our mouths and good memories to look back on. In a city full of night life saturation, Blush stands out as a go-to place for those not looking for the huge production value of a big place, but more for those looking for a fun intimate environment to let loose with their friends.
So, if you’re interested in checking out something different on a Saturday night in Vegas, check out Blush nightclub in the Wynn hotel and make sure to ask for Noor – he will be glad to show you a solid time.
Check out Blush’s website here
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