Las Vegas has been known for decades as the culinary and entertainment capital of the world. The famed neon lights beckon visitors from all over the globe to come to the celebrated strip and indulge in leisure, gaming and an all-star lineup of celebrity chefs and world class dining venues.  The recent pandemic halted this renowned city in its tracks as the lights dimmed and the unprecedented closure of casinos caused massive layoffs and furloughs. The city known for its uncanny resilience and has begun its deliberate reopening-revealing a new way to experience and enjoy long time favori ..read more

Currently the world is enduring a pandemic at a level that has not been experienced for many generations and Las Vegas, unfortunately has not been spared. The world’s dining and entertainment capital has been hit hard on an epic scale. The famed Las Vegas strip has closed and dimmed its lights for the first time in history leaving huge numbers unemployed-an infinite number being in the Food and Beverage Industry. While the strip dining venues are closed indefinitely for the near future, off strip venues have been allowed to open for curbside pick up and delivery. This opportunity has l ..read more

Temecula California is a tranquil valley noted for “sunshine through the mist,” by the Luiseno Native American Indians. Burgeoning vineyards have now morphed through the mist and dot the landscape of this once sleepy bedroom community of Los Angeles, drawing hundreds of past-time pleasure-seekers into its quaint two-lane main-street and beyond and even above the outlying areas as ballooning is one of the top tourist excursions that truly gives visitors a unique vantage point of Temecula’s gorgeous surroundings. Temecula has fast transpired into a-go to place for wine aficionados and culinar ..read more

Tivoli Village  is creating quite a diverse selection in the culinary lineup on their  restaurant row. Recently yet another Las Vegas landmark restaurant has joined this swank Summerlin village featuring ultra-high-end shopping, offices, luxury gyms and salons. Much anticipated El Dorado Cantina opened its newest location to excited patrons as they lined up ready to experience the much anticipated opening. Upon entering we were wowed by its 6,200 square-foot interior that pays homage to the ancient culture and lifestyle of Mexico. Settling into our booth surrounded by dark wood accents and E ..read more

We are very humbled and honored of being #37  Travel Website among the Worlds Best on Feedspot.com See the FeedSpot Top 100 Travel Websites. Full time journalists  for over a decade covering resorts, spas, fine dining, wine, spirits and luxury travel. Our travels have taken us all over the US, Europe, Mexico and the Caribbean. Additionally, we are sommeliers through The Court of Master Sommeliers. Our work as appeared in the LA Times, Travel and Leisure, Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe,  Google Travel, Modern Luxury, French Quarter Magazine in France and Monaco , Lausanne Tourism City Guide, L ..read more

Downtown Summerlin s fast becoming a sought-after gathering place to enjoy entertainment, luxury shopping and a plethora of dining options. One of the newest additions to the culinary line up is JING For over a decade JING has been one of the most recognized and highest rated restaurants in Denver and Aspen and now Las Vegas in Summerlin. The menu concept is what they describe as Global Asian Cuisine, featuring prime steaks, high grade sushi and seafood-using products from locally sourced and organic farms. The ultra-chic setting includes compelling design details and imposing fire and water ..read more

Tasting through Moraga Bel Air Boutique Wines. Join Elaine and Scott Harris along with Sommelier/ Director of Sales Roxanne Langer of Moraga Bel Air Boutique Wines. 32 floors above the famed Las Vegas Strip join in sip by sip. Of course the 1996 is in our glass. @Bellagio Private wine tasting @MoragaBelAir #moragabelair #wine #belair #winetasting #californiawines @SGWS #WineMakerScottRich #vinolasvegaswineclub #vinolasvegas #cuisineist #cuisineistconfidential #travelchannel Tasting Through Moraga Bel Air Boutique Wines ..read more

Las Vegas off strip dining has caught fire over the last 5 years, giving rise to chefs fanning passion for their craft while creating gratification amongst their guests’ miles away from the neon lights.   Recently the embers have fallen in Southern Highlands with a newer culinary hotspot, Mama Bird whose Southern Kitchen’s grills and smokers are heating things up with their authentic southern comfort food that brings back mouth-watering memories of anyone born in the south or beyond. Waking into Mama Bird, diners feel welcomed as a hungry chick waiting for Mama’s goodness. While ..read more

Not long-ago Drew Bledsoe was throwing touchdowns in the NFL. Shortly after his retirement in 2007,  they planted their first vineyard. Now  its  has now been more than ten years since they set out on their vineyard  adventure. Throughout those years Drew learned and waited patiently for just the right time to open Bledsoe Family Winery. During this same time, the family established long-term sources from some of Walla Walla’s oldest blocks of vines. “We are thrilled to be able to share our passion for wine with a community that has created so many wonderful opportunities and memories f ..read more

  Freed’s Bakery Dessert Cake, Courtesy of Freed’s Bakery Freed’s Bakery, from the Food Network's Vegas Cakes  is will open in  October. Located in Summerlin, this newest venue will be its fourth location since the the family-owned bakery was established in Las Vegas in 1959.   “My family opened Freed’s Bakery in Las Vegas 60 years ago,” said Max Fried, general manager of Freed’s Bakery. “We are thrilled to be growing with the Las Vegas Valley with the addition of our new Freed’s Dessert Shop in Summerlin.”   Guests will enjoy  signature pastries, cookies ..read more