Chandelier Bar @Cosmopolitan Spring 2012

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Chandelier Bar at Cosmopolitan is a 3 level cocktail bar that is housed in a 2 million beaded chandelier that sets a new standard in striking elegance. Under the direction of award winning mixologist Meriena Mercer, each level is subtly different in style and drink offerings.

• Level 1 - A high end casino bar that is the centre of the floors action

• Level 2 - A great place for a quiet drink and the floor dedicated to the speciality cocktails that the staff are famous for. This is the floor to visit if you are an experienced cocktail drinker

• Level 3 - A more relaxed area than the middle floor, with views out to the surrounding stores. This level is designed with a more feminine touch in mind.

Levels 2 and 3 are a great option for those who want a quiet drink without the constant smell of cigarette smoke as they are non-smoking. 

Location - Center of the Cosmopolitan Casino and accessible from level 1 & 2

• Hours of Operation
• Level 1 - Daily, 24 hours a day
• Level 1.5 - Daily, 4pm - 4am
• Level 2 - 11am - 11pm

Theme - A giant chandelier with DJs and live bands performing at level 1

Drinks

• Average price
• Beer & Wine $7-10
• Cocktails $10-15

Happy Hours - None

Vegas Mate Rating - 4/5 chips

Mark and Keren Rate - 5/5 chips

Palms & the G Suite Fall 2013

 
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In 2001, the Maloof Family opened the Palms.  In 2002, attempting to grab the 21-39 year old market, 2002, MTV filmed a season of their reality show The Real World in the property. The results caused the off-strip properties popularity to explode.  Suddenly, it became THE place young celebrities went to hangout, party and be seen while simultaniosly reinventing Vegas into the place we know it today.

Quickly, Palms realized they didn’t have enough supply to suit the demand they created.  In 2005, at a cost of $600 million, the Palms opened the 458-foot tall Fantasy Tower adding 347 rooms to their inventory.  Attempting to take the experience to the next level and capitalize on the elitist culture the property cultivated, the Fantasy tower was built with 21 Fantasy Suites. 

Ranging in size between 1,500 to 9,000 square feet and offering in-room amenities such as bowling lanes, a basketball room and indoor/outdoor swimming pools located 40 stories up the tower, Palms become the benchmark by which Vegas cool was measured in Vegas.  These suites are designed for the ultra affluent, the cheapest being the Playpen suite costing about $1,500 a night all the way up to the 2 story Sky Villa running $35,000 + per night which, according to a 2012 CNN report, makes it the 5^th most expensive suite in the world.

Vegas Mate Rating 4/5 chips

Mark & Keren  4/5 chips

Senor Frogs @Treasure Island Summer 2012

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Senor Frog's has long been famous as one of the premier party spots in Mexico and the Caribbean and has finally opened its Las Vegas location.  A 22,000 sq ft, two story bar and restaurant is located right on the strip.

This high energy hot spot is all about having a good time and the staff are there to ensure you do. If you don’t like being the center of attention, ensure you sit at the back or you may find yourself pulled on the dance floor by the wait staff or competing in a drinking contest.

The ground floor features the main dining room and plenty of bar seating. There's also a stage for live bands and karaoke. But what makes Senor Frogs, is the outdoor terrace and second level patio where you have a perfect view of the Sirens of TI show and the Las Vegas strip. 

Location – At the front of TI, facing the strip

• Capacity - 600
• Operating Hours
• Restaurant
• Daily 11am - 10pm
• Bar
• 11am - 4am

Music/Theme - TGI Friday's meets semi-Carribian, quasi-Mexican

Drinks – Features a huge range of rum and tequila drinks and an extensive shot list

Food/Nosh - You are gonna pay for the location

Reservations - If you feel you need reservations to this place you have some life choices you need to seriously re-evaluate.

Vegas Mate, Mark & Keren Rating - 1/5

Tacos & Tequila @Luxor Summer 2012

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From the outside, T&T or Taco’s and Tequila looks like it could be a tattoo parlour more than a restaurant.  This 8,000 square foot restaurant’s open-air concept, styled with industrial steel lighting and décor accents, creates an edgy and hip vibe. 

Inside, the restaurant is styled with a mix of both modern Mexico and lavish Vegas. The colour scheme is a blend of dark wood furniture with rich red highlights and contrasted against brushed steel. The centerpiece of the bar is a metal sombrero sculpture with hand blown glass. All this styling is surrounded by 4 large murals that are painted onto the walls, featuring provocative Mexican styled artwork.

The food is modern takes on traditional Mexican food, offering unique options in familiar settings, like a Mediterranean taco filled with falafel.  With bold flavours, strong drinks and cool atmosphere, T&T is a great choice to do everything from meet up with your friends for a drink or sit down and enjoy a meal, oh yeah, and did we mention the over 100 types of tequila to choose from.

Location – Inside the Luxor Hotel, adjacent to the Bodies Exhibit

•      Operating Hours: Open daily from 11am to 11pm 

Music/Theme – Rock and Roll with Mexican flair

Drinks – Signature Drinks: Tequila and drinks made with tequila.  Their signature margarita is Jose Cuervo Traditional, organic agave nectar, grand marnier and house made margarita mix squeezed from fresh limes.

• Average Drink Price:       
• Local Beer $6
• Imported Beer $7
• Wine $10
• All cocktails & Margaritas $12

Food/Nosh

•       Average appetizer cost: $12
• Average Taco: $14

Happy Hours

•       Monday to Friday 2pm-6pm

o   ½ off starters

o   $5 Drinks (Dos Equis, Jose Cuervo Shots, Well Drinks, House wines & Sangria

o   $18 buckets of 7oz Sol Beers

•       Saturday & Sunday 11am-3pm Mariachi Brunch

o   Special brunch menu

o   2 for 1 top shelf margaritas

o   2 for 1 Marias

Other Deals

•        Monday – Friday

o   $15 Tequila Flights

§  Choose from Jose Cuervo, Cabo Wabo, Don Julio, Avion or Patron

o   $29 Seis y Seis

§  6 Tacos and 6 Beers

o   $59 Macho Borracho

§  6 Tacos, 6 Sol Beers and 6 Jose Cuervo Shots

Vegas Mate Rating - 3/5

Mark and Keren Rating - 4/5