Get into New York City with Cirque du Soleil’s “Mad Apple.” Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil.
No matter how many times you’ve been to Las Vegas, there’s always something new to see. This year, the Sphere entertainment venue opened with a full lineup of events. A visit to the Sphere also includes the Sphere Experience, which utilizes new technology to deliver amazing experiences like “Postcard from Earth.” Recent concerts have included the Eagles and Dead & Company. At night, the Sphere changes color and presents the best shows in town.
Watch new shows and old favorites
Cirque du Soleil is known for its innovative and jaw-dropping performances at Las Vegas hotels, combining awe-inspiring acrobatics, extraordinary stage sets and some of the world’s most popular music into shows that are beyond words.
Take a bite of the “Mad Apple”
“Mad Apple” captures New York nightlife at its wildest. Photo courtesy of Cirque du Soleil
Having seen a few Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas, I was eager to experience their latest production, “Mad Apple,” at the New York New York Hotel. Like most Cirque du Soleil performances, the show starts before curtain time, so make sure to arrive about 30 minutes early so you can have a drink at the swankiest bar onstage and mingle with the cast. Where else can you order a drink on the same stage as the performance, and see close-ups of magic, New York trivia, and jokes? Only here!
Combining New York’s most iconic landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, with quirky fashion, exciting sporting action and trending sports, it’s the realization of your wildest New York dreams.
Then enjoy non-stop fun with soaring acrobats, dancers, comedians, street performers and music. Utilizing the latest technology, “The Mad Apple” recreates all the excitement and energy of New York City. Just like the city that never sleeps, “The Mad Apple” is sure to take your breath away.
Be sure to check out other Cirque du Soleil shows in Las Vegas, including Michael Jackson’s “ONE,” “O,” “KA” and “Mystere.”
Taste it all on a lip-smacking food tour
Voted the #1 tour in Las Vegas for eight consecutive years by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Lip Smacking Food Tours continues to deliver amazing dining experiences. I’ve taken the tour a few times now and consider it the best way to sample the food while you’re in town.
Share the experience with new friends. Photo courtesy of Lip Smacking Food Tours
Lip Smacking Foodie Tours feature signature dishes from award-winning chefs at 4-5 restaurants. Stops along the way provide guided tours packed with insider info on Las Vegas. Choose from Lip Smacking Bougie Brunch (weekends), Afternoon Culinary Adventure, Savory of the Strip, or Savory Bites and Neon Lights. The tour also includes a helicopter flight over the glittering Strip. Optional beverage packages are available, paired with specialty cocktails.
One of the new tours will take you to Fountainbleau, Las Vegas’ newest luxury resort, where you’ll enjoy signature dishes from three of the hotel’s restaurants. “Lip-Smacking Kissing Bliss” will see Elvis renew your vows at the Bliss Wedding Chapel, followed by a lip-smacking gourmet tour of downtown to spice up your big day. “A Magical Night at Savory Bites” will include dinner, a show and a magic show performed by a famous magician in a secret hideaway.
Another new tour is “Vegas Sights, Worldly Bites,” which features cuisines from around the world and highlights some of the restaurants inside the massive Resorts World hotel. This two-and-a-half-hour tour focuses on Asian cuisine.
Flavorful sushi rolls at Kusa Nori. Photo by Mira Temkin.
The burrata bruschetta was out of this world delicious. Photo by Mira Temkin
We started off at Japanese restaurant Kusanouri where we sampled the Yuzu Kewpie Waigani Roll and the Jidori Chicken and Beef Labata Skewers. We then visited upscale tapas lounge Bar Zuzu where we sampled the Lollipop Wings and Burrata Bruschetta. It was heavenly. Crossroads Kitchen is the pinnacle of plant-based dining and served dishes like spicy rigatoni vodka and roasted baby fennel. Our final stop was Fuhu, which serves Asian-inspired cuisine in a beautiful Japanese flower garden. Some of the main dishes we sampled included crispy tuna, duck fried rice, black pepper beef and a surprise dessert. This experience left us wanting to return to these restaurants to try more dishes.
Bar Zuzu’s lollipop wings. Photo by Mira Temkin.
“Our VIP dining tours allow guests to experience many of Las Vegas’ best restaurants in one outing and sample multiple signature dishes from each restaurant,” said Don Contursi, founder of Lip Smacking Food Tours. Once guests are seated in their VIP seating, signature dishes and drinks are served immediately, they are greeted by the chef and cocktails are prepared tableside,” Contursi said. “We are rated as the #1 food tour in Las Vegas.”
Everyone will have a great time while sampling the best of Las Vegas. Your table is waiting. Call us at 888.681.4388.
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