360 Vegas
Las Vegas News, Reviews and Vintage segments that look at the people, resorts and events in history that make Las Vegas the greatest city in the world.
Episodes
Nov 16, 2015
Nov 16, 2015
2hr 33 min
The Hiatus, Fontainbleau for Sale, Las Vegas Club Update & Liquidation, Guy Ferei's Restaurant @Rio, MGM/Caesars Update, The W Las Vegas, Sands Clean Sweep and lots of rambling.
Nov 9, 2015
Nov 9, 2015
22 min
Vegas has evolved many times in its history. Sawdust joints were replaced with luxurious accommodations, the western theme was surpassed by a more worldly version and the 99 cent buffet met its demise with the introduction of fine dining. In fact, it can be said that fine dining was the first non-gaming evolution the city experienced. If history has taught us anything it’s that evolution is good. Everything in Vegas is meant to be an experience. Preferably one you can't get anywhere else. Dining is no different. While some succeed more than others, some change the way you define what that word even means. Heritage steak is the latter. Located next to the atrium in the Mirage, Tom Collicio's Heritage steak is an example unto itself. Food prepared over wood fueled flame is a unique enough concept but like any experience that transcends others, its about more than the meal. Heritage has an environment that is completely open yet feels like you're in a warm mountain cottage with one hell of a wine cellar and phenomenal staff that enjoy taking care of you. In a city that has taken the dining experience to another level, Heritage can be counted as one of the best.
Nov 2, 2015
Nov 2, 2015
21 min
When some people think of Vegas, they think of over the top opulence. Elegance unlike you've ever experienced. Fine dining, lavish suites, lush pool areas and larger than life themes are just some of the amazing options you can expect to enjoy during your Vegas vacation. You can expect none of these when you visit Harrah's. That isn't meant to insinuate that Harrah's isn't a nice property because it is. Adequate might be a word that best describes it. It has clean rooms, decent food options, entertaining shows and a pool. The table limits are low, gaming options are many and it has a nice location on the strip. There are far worse places to stay in Vegas. Unless you are looking for lavish amenities, odds are you won't be disappointed. What Harrah's lacks more than anything is an experience. Sure they do make something of an effort to have a Mardi gras theme but there isn't much holding that vibe together. What Harrah's offers is reasonably priced amenities. It’s the kind of place you store your stuff in while doing all the other things you came to Vegas to do.
Oct 26, 2015
Oct 26, 2015
24 min
When you think of downtown Vegas, value is the first
thing that comes to mind. Even the Golden Nugget's dining options are largely
chains. High end in most cases but chains all the same. However as one would
expect to find in any major cities downtown area, diamonds are among the
rough.
Take Andiamo’s at the D. You wouldn't expect anything
stellar from the Italian Steakhouse located on the second floor of the property
next to all the coin operated vintage slots. Reflection on the experience
gives a new appreciation to the words of wisdom your grandparents gave you that
newer isn't always better.
Please don't misunderstand. Andiamo’s is not old. It
exemplifies the word classic. It shows that some people are so far ahead of the
curve, it takes a lot of time for everyone to catch up. The food, the staff and
the atmosphere make it yet another experience to be had in Las Vegas.
Oct 19, 2015
Oct 19, 2015
32 min
Originally introduced to the market as the SunDance
hotel & casino by Moe Dalitz, the D renovated the properties 2nd
incarnation as the Fitzgerald from the bottom of the options barrel into
something Fremont St desperately need, a cool option. You can feel the
difference the moment you walk in the door. The energy is palpable, young and
extremely alluring.
When plans were announced and the name unveiled, shows
like this venomously hated it. When we were told the name didn't have one
meaning but 3; Downtown, its location in Las Vegas, D, the nickname of new
owner Derek Stevens as well as for Detroit, his hometown, it didn't help. The
name and theme were called everything from unimaginative & dumb to the
worst property name in Las Vegas history. We said that. We were so wrong.
What Derek Stevens and company did to the Fitzgerald
is nothing short of remarkable. It's hard to believe its even the same
property. How someone was able to take that unique casino layout, erase all the
bad memories it recalled upon first site and replace it with the vibe it has on
the bones of the past is beyond impressive. But its not just the casino.
The D has really nice renovated rooms that carry through the cool vibe the
property exudes. It has some quality, all be it limited, dining options, low
limits and even vintage gaming options on the 2nd floor casino including the
only surviving sigma derby machine on Fremont. Simply put, The D is the
best property in downtown Las Vegas today.
Oct 12, 2015
Oct 12, 2015
32 min
Mandalay Bay, or
as some have referred to it as, the Mirage south, is a property that very much
earns that comparison. From the gold tri-point tower, aquatic animal
encounter, iconic pop cirque show and quality high-end dining, Mandalay Bay
needed to be the Mirage 2.0 to overcome the tremendous disadvantaged of being
the southernmost property on the Las Vegas Strip. Fortunately, it was
successful.
Mandalay Bay is exquisite without being pretentious, high-end without
being snobby. It is simultaneously the culmination and, inadvertently,
the downfall of Circus Circus enterprises, but we’ll save details about that
for Vintage Vegas. Like the Mirage before it, MGM took it over and also
like the Mirage, they’ve taken good care of it.
Oct 5, 2015
Oct 5, 2015
22 min
Vegas has evolved many times in its history. Sawdust joints were replaced with luxurious accommodations, the western theme was surpassed by a more worldly version and the 99 cent buffet met its demise with the introduction of fine dining. In fact, it can be said that fine dining was the first non-gaming evolution the city experienced. If history has taught us anything it’s that evolution is good. Everything in Vegas is meant to be an experience. Preferably one you can't get anywhere else. Dining is no different. While some succeed more than others, some change the way you define what that word even means. Heritage steak is the latter. Located next to the atrium in the Mirage, Tom Collicio's Heritage steak is an example unto itself. Food prepared over wood fueled flame is a unique enough concept but like any experience that transcends others, its about more than the meal. Heritage has an environment that is completely open yet feels like you're in a warm mountain cottage with one hell of a wine cellar and phenomenal staff that enjoy taking care of you. In a city that has taken the dining experience to another level, Heritage can be counted as one of the best.
Sep 29, 2015
Sep 29, 2015
1hr 7 min
360 Vegas Vacation 3 update, George Strait Playing Las Vegas Arena, Speed Vegas breaks ground & the Fremont Freak Strike