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BEST OF VEGAS EVENT RECAP LAS VEGAS SUN L A S V E G A S W E E K LY L A S V E G A S M AG A Z I N E VEGAS INC
BEST OF VEGAS EVENT RECAP Honorees, friends, colleagues and readers gathered together for Las Vegas Weekly’s 2022 Best of Vegas celebration on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at AREA15. From iconic Vegas classics to brand new, innovative experiences, awards were given to over 100 people and businesses in Las Vegas, each who help make Las Vegas a world-renowned destination. Presented by Resorts World Las Vegas, the Y2Kthemed-event began with a VIP reception exclusively for honorees inside of the “Sanctuary.” Honorees and their guests enjoyed light bites courtesy of AREA15, and complimentary cocktails provided by Nevada H&C Distilling Co that were provided throughout the evening. Attendees were then transported back in time to the late 90’s and early 2000’s within the “Portal” and “A-Lot” spaces. In the “Portal,” honorees received their framed award certificates and a special gift box containing a custom branded fanny pack, stickers, Resorts World swag and cookies supplied by Freed’s Bakery. Additional sweet treats were provided by Nuage Cotton Candy and Pinkbox Doughnut’s Best of Vegas alumni booth. Sponsored by AYR Wellness, attendees memorialized the evening through photos, GIFs and boomerangs at Desert Cactus Booth’s photo booth. Unique photo opportunities from a life-sized TV installation and neon LED stereo wall were also provided for guests by Fresh Wata. PRESENTED BY
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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:
STAFF PICKS:
FOOD & DRINK
BEST VINTAGE VEGAS RESTAURANT: Golden Steer Steakhouse
BEST BAKERY: Freed’s Bakery
BEST WINE BAR: Garagiste Wine Room & Merchant
BEST BARBECUE: Jessie Rae’s BBQ
BEST INNOVATION: Anima by Edo
BEST BREAKFAST SPOT: Sundance Grill
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FINE DINING: Harlo Steakhouse & Bar
BEST BREWERY: Able Baker Brewing Company
BEST BAKED BLISS: Via Focaccia
BEST BRUNCH SPOT: Lavo Italian Restaurant
BEST HANDHELD DESSERT: SomiSomi
BEST BURGER JOINT: Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer
BEST UPSCALE VEGETARIAN: Saffron Vegetarian Eatery
BEST CELEBRITY CHEF RESTAURANT: Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen
BEST PLACE TO PARTY AT YOUR TABLE: Fuhu
BEST COCKTAILS: Herbs & Rye
BEST PIZZA REINVENTION: Signora Pizza
BEST COFFEEHOUSE: Mothership Coffee Roasters
BEST KOREAN STREET FOOD: CrunCheese Korean Hot Dogs
BEST DOUGHNUTS: Pinkbox Doughnuts BEST LATE-NIGHT EATS: El Dorado Cantina
BEST SOMETHING DIFFERENT: Casa Playa
BEST LOCAL CHEF: Jamie Tran
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD ITALIAN: Nora’s Italian Cuisine
BEST ART GALLERY: Las Vegas - Clark County Library District
BEST PIZZERIA: Evel Pie
BEST COMEDIAN: Carrot Top
BEST PLANT-BASED MENU: Tacotarian
BEST COVER BAND: Original Chaos
BEST SANDWICH SHOP: Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
BEST LOCAL BAND: The Rhyolite Sound
BEST STEAKHOUSE: Carversteak
BEST LOUNGE ACT: Nicholas Cole
BEST TACO SHOP: Roberto’s Taco Shop
BEST MAGIC SHOW: Penn & Teller
BEST SUSHI SPOT: Sushisamba
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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:
STAFF PICKS:
BEST MOVIE THEATER: Galaxy Theatres
NIGHTLIFE
BEST MUSEUM: Zak Bagans’ The Haunted Museum
BEST AFTERHOURS: Drai’s After Hours
BEST MUSIC VENUE: Brooklyn Bowl
BEST DAYCLUB: Tao Beach Dayclub
BEST PERFORMING ARTS SPACE: The Smith Center for the Performing Arts
BEST DIVE BAR: ReBar
BEST PRODUCTION SHOW: Lady Gaga Jazz & Piano
BEST DOWNTOWN SPOT: Commonwealth
BEST STRIP HEADLINER: Katy Perry
BEST HAPPY HOUR: PT’s Taverns
BEST THEATER COMPANY: A Public Fit Theatre Company
BEST HOSPITALITY: Tao Group
BEST TRIBUTE SHOW: The Bronx Wanderers
BEST LGBT BAR: The Garden
BEST ENTERTAINMENT REFRESH: Strat Theater
BEST LOUNGE: Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge
BEST DATE SHOW: iLuminate
BEST LOCAL DJ: DJ Buza
BEST NEW RESIDENCY: Silk Sonic
BEST NIGHTCLUB: Zouk Nightclub
BEST ONE WOMAN SHOW: Sarah Hester Ross
BEST SPORTS BAR: Born and Raised
BEST NEW ROOFTOP STAGE: Taverna Costera
BEST STRIP DJ: Steve Aoki
BEST EDUCATIONAL ATTRACTION: Arcadia Earth
BEST CELEBRITY WATCH SPOT: Delilah
BEST CABARET: Cheapshot
BEST MUSICAL ASSORTMENT: Light Nightclub
BEST TWIST ON AN OLD FAVORITE: Burlesque Bingo at Mint Tavern
BEST UNDERGROUND CALENDAR: Discopussy
BEST ROCK SHOW WITH A SIDE OF BRISKET: SoulBelly BBQ
BEST ONLY-IN-VEGAS EXPERIENCE: Wynn Field Club
BEST THINKY MEETUP: Book Clubs at The Writer’s Block BEST MUSIC ARTIST ON THE RISE: Ami Divine BEST MUSIC ROOM REBOOT: 24 Oxford 2
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BEST POST-PUNK DJ: Night Weapons BEST BOOZY ADVENTURE: Lost Spirits Distillery BEST THROWBACK BEER BAR: The Silver Stamp
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WINNERS READERS’ CHOICE:
STAFF PICKS:
SPORTS
BEST LOCALS CASINO: Red Rock Resort
BEST COACH: Becky Hammon
BEST OUTDOOR ESCAPE: Red Rock Canyon
BEST FEMALE ATHLETE: A’ja Wilson
BEST PARK: Sunset Park
BEST GOLF COURSE: TPC Summerlin
BEST PLACE FOR YOUR INSTAGRAM SHOT: AREA15
BEST MALE ATHLETE: Derek Carr BEST MOBILE BETTING APP: BetMGM BEST SPORTSBOOK: Circa Resort & Casino BEST TEAM: Vegas Golden Knights BEST LEGACY ACT: Lindy La Rocque BEST SURVIVOR: Fabulous Sin City Roller Derby BEST FAMILY-FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE: Las Vegas Ballpark BEST BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: Allegiant Stadium
BEST PLACE TO TAKE THE KIDS: Lion Habitat Ranch BEST SALON: Awana Spa & Wellness BEST STRIP CASINO: Resorts World Las Vegas BEST UNEXPECTED NIGHT SPOT: The Usual Place BEST NEW DOWNTOWN PATIO: Peyote BEST NEW STRIP PATIO: Spago BEST ADULT COSTUMING: Déjà Vu’s Adult Emporium
BEST SPORTSBOOK CHOW: Del Mar Deli BEST LOCAL CHAMPION: Francis Ngannou
THIS & THAT BEST ATTRACTION: AREA15 BEST DISPENSARY: The Dispensary BEST DOWNTOWN CASINO: Circa Resort & Casino BEST GENTLEMEN’S CLUB: Crazy Horse 3
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Nomination Print Ad
Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly
Nomination Social Post
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Check-In Sign
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Photo Booth Art
Photo Booth Welcome Screen
Portal - Wall Projection
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Honoree Certificates
Table Tent
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Featured Cover Story
Published in Las Vegas Weekly 6/16/22
Photo Page
Featured in the Las Vegas Weekly 6/23/22
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Online Digital Edition
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Video Recap
Email Newsletter
Featured on YouTube.com/lvweekly
Weekly Fix
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Media Alert
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