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deadmau5: It's Something Special
Posted by MikeE on 23 Jan 2012
When you see a concert at the Hollywood Palladium, there's always that one guy...
It doesn't matter whether you're there to see a band who writes their own songs or a DJ who presses play on...
Meet The New XSPlanade
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 Jan 2012
The good news: you will no longer have to have a degree in Mixed Martial Nut Hugging to get from Encore to Wynn on nights the club is bumping. The bad news: despite...
Tower Suites: Private Elevators Aren't Enough
Posted by MikeE on 1 Dec 2011
Shortly after Surrender opened, the security detail outside Encore's Tower Suites beefed up. On more than a few occasions, I didn't just have to flash the room key, but had to clearly show the tiny...
Deadmau5 Announces XS and EBC Exclusive Residency
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Nov 2011
Attention Oontzheads, world famous DJ Deadmau5 has announced a one year residency at Encore Las Vegas nightclubs XS and Encore Beach Club.
He made a goofy video to demonstrate the intense hiring process he went through...
Encore XSplanade Construction Claims Rolex And More
Posted by Chuckmonster on 29 Oct 2011
VT uber tipster JakeZ is back on the scene at Encore today scoping out the construction in the Encore Explanade, where the powers that be are shuffling the deck in hopes of finding a solution...
ASS Watch: The New Aria Sky Suites Website
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 Oct 2011
ARIA Sky Suites, aka A.S.S., has finally begun rolling out its brand spin off campaign with a new website dedicated to ARIA's exclusive accommodations.
Included in the website are copious photo galleries of all of the...
The New Encore XSplanade
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Oct 2011
Shortly after receiving a tip about changes afoot in the Encore Esplanade, Wynn VP of Tassels and Drapery Roger Thomas told the Vegas Gang that Wynn was indeed working on a solution to club patrons...
From The Mailbag: Are There Any Implosions Planned?
Posted by Chuckmonster on 12 Aug 2011
Periodically, we get emails from folks asking us questions that we think y'all might be interested in helping us answer, or ones that might stir up a little discussion.
Today's question comes from VT reader Bruce,...
Jet Tila Leaving Wazuzu
Posted by Chuckmonster on 3 Aug 2011
Eater LA has the news that Jet Tila is leaving Encore's Wazuzu on September 30th.
Their loss is Los Angeles' gain (again) as Jet has plans to open a joint right here in L.A., hopefully not...
The Sinatra Smash: Now Served With Umbrellas
Posted by MikeE on 29 May 2011
Several large umbrellas, actually.
Now you don't have to trek all the way to the quietest corner of Encore to grab Five Hundy By Midnight's favorite drink. The Sinatra Smash, once only available in the quiet...
Southwest Unleashes Wynn, Caesars, Everything Vegas Deals
Posted by Chuckmonster on 22 Apr 2011
Southwest has unleashed yet another slew of great package deal discounts to Las Vegas this week. Included in the offerings are a $75 savings on all Wynn/Encore packages, a one night free plus $75...
Michael Phelps At Encore Beach Club In A Speedo
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Apr 2011
This Saturday, April 16th, Olympic medalist Michael "Strong Lungs Will Unclog That Shitty Plastic Bong" Phelps will be performing (?) appearing (?) at the OPENING CEREMONIES of the Encore Beach Club inside of Encore Las...
Wynn, The Shit Hit The Fan
Posted by JohnH on 25 Mar 2011
Everything started well enough.
My traveling companion, VT super friend/underpants gnome JohnD, and I went through the traditional Encore Tower Suites arrival process and treated like oil money-rich royalty. We discussed the prospect of transferring our...
WOW - Southwest Unleashes Wynn and Encore Packages
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Feb 2011
Southwest Airlines just this very minute have unleashed a brand new Wynn / Encore package deals. If you live in a locale which is serviced by Southwest Airlines, their package deals have historically penciled...
The Big Game At Wynn & Encore
Posted by Chuckmonster on 18 Jan 2011
We have learned that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore will be hosting two Big Game parties for invited guests only. One party will take place in the Lafite Ballroom, and the second inside of...
Cosmopolitan's Design: Go West
Posted by MikeE on 27 Dec 2010
Design has always been a hot topic of discussion, especially since the opening of Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 and the questionable choices they made - restaurants far from the casino and the world's biggest...
Boasting About Billions
Posted by MikeE on 12 Dec 2010
Remember when Bellagio opened? The presses ran wild with the figures: suites some several thousand in square feet, hundreds upon hundreds of jets in a fountain shooting who knows how high in an 8-ish acre...
Wynn Introduces The Extra Bed Fee
Posted by JohnH on 19 Nov 2010
While checking the various rates at Wynn and Encore during the days preceding Cosmopolitan's opening in twenty-six days, I both was and was not surprised to see that Wynn has finally introduced the tiered, "If...
Lakeside Grill : The Encorization of Wynn Las Vegas Continues
Posted by MikeE on 3 Nov 2010
I hit the booze by 11am the day of Podcast-a-Palooza and kept a constant stream throughout the day. Having said that, being surrounded by nine of my brilliant colleagues, I can't remember who so succinctly...
Wynn Goes Dancing With The Sinatras
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Oct 2010
In honor of Frank Sinatra's 95th birthday, Wynn Las Vegas in conjunction with the corporate marauders who control the Sinatra name and trademark will present an evening of further plundering the smooth as scotch voice...
Surrender's Latest Strategy: Blankets and Laser Beams
Posted by MikeE on 19 Oct 2010
With an outdoor component being the major trend in Vegas nightlife, combating the winter temperatures is a relatively new problem. For spots like XS or PURE, the interiors are large enough to handle four-digit capacities...
Video: Rog Thom Talks Encore Chandeliers
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Oct 2010
Do you love the red chandeliers in Encore's casino as much as we do? Then you're really going to enjoy this little video explanation of them by Wynn Resorts interior design mastermind Roger Thomas.
If...
Encore Mothballs Its Balls On 'Ween
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 Oct 2010
Earlier today, Encore's Surrender Night Club announced what their costume will be on Halloween - a dickless rock band. No, not Bush. Not the Goo Goo Dolls, either. Worse. No,...
Wynn, Encore and ALEX Win Five Diamonds
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Oct 2010
Wynn Las Vegas, Encore and ALEX restaurants have won 2011 Five Diamond honors from that travel book that nobody uses except those who are rated in it from the AAA.
Of course we all know that...
Bend Over, The Aria Resort Fee Is Coming For Christmas
Posted by JohnH on 5 Oct 2010
A month ago, we told you that Aria would soon be charging a daily resort fee. Well, hot on the heels of charging for your extra queen bed, that time has come... is coming...is...
Southwest Wynn Encore Package Deal
Posted by Chuckmonster on 17 Sep 2010
Southwest Airlines has unleashed another yummy Wynn / Encore package deal... save up to $250, plus 20% room savings AND a $100 resort credit. Neato.
Doing a little pencil work reveals that this is...
Aria: Now With Extra Bed Fee
Posted by MikeE on 4 Sep 2010
Tearing a page out of Encore's practice in charging an extra $50 per night to guarantee two queen beds, Aria has begun doing the same. If you're scared your life long best friend and you...
Has The Nightclub Market Topped Out?
Posted by MikeE on 1 Sep 2010
One of Vegas's busiest weekends, Labor Day, is just around the corner. It's when the cab lines at casinos rival the busiest buffets and the busiest buffets' lines rival the public release of any one...
Dear Encore...
Posted by Blackjacker1979 on 28 Aug 2010
To my beloved Encore,
This is not a Dear Jane letter. Or a Dear Steve letter. It isn't a demand or ultimatum. In reality, I think you should use this, a letter written...
VegasEats: Society Cafe Encore - Again
Posted by Chuckmonster on 25 Aug 2010
I've eaten at Society Cafe Encore twice since it opened and both times left scratching my head as to why folks like this place so much. The food, while somewhat inventive in conception and...
A 6000 Word Essay On Encore Beach Club For The Illitrit
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Aug 2010
This is what $70,000,000 buys you....
Steve Wynn Thinks I'm a Genius
Posted by MikeE on 14 Aug 2010
No, not really.
But shortly after my colleague, JohnH, reported of getting snubbed by Wynn only to be reconciled by Un-Wynn, the Nguyen Twitter folks tweeted a shocker:
Live music?! LIVE MUSIC?!!
The lack of live music at...
Southwest Unleashes Wynn Deal
Posted by Chuckmonster on 13 Aug 2010
Southwest Vacations is back with a duo of new flight/hotel package deals one of which is custom built just for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore.
Here's the details:
Save up to $100 on Wynn Las Vegas or...
Steve Wynn Called Me A Moron
Posted by JohnH on 13 Aug 2010
Once upon a time, shortly after Steve Wynn had opened Encore Las Vegas, I ran into the esteemed developer walking down his newly christened Encore Esplanade. My heart rate quickened. There he was....
Google's Eye In The Sky Cosmo Pool Peekaboo
Posted by JohnH on 9 Aug 2010
File this one in the "About God Damn Time" cabinet. After three years of having to look at outdated satellite images of an unfinished Encore and City Center, it looks like Google Maps (and...
Attack Of The 72 Hour Sales
Posted by Chuckmonster on 9 Aug 2010
Looks like the MGM Resorts properties have been having some luck with the "limited time offer - you better book now or fugghetabboutit" 72 hour sales, as they've kicked off two of these today for...
Tales From The Baccarat Table
Posted by MikeE on 6 Jul 2010
While myth and mystery surround the game of baccarat, much of it is highly romanticized and few stories are ever worthy of sharing. A promise of a regular column this isn't, but every now and...
New Feature Posted: Surrender to XS
Posted by Chuckmonster on 4 Jul 2010
Just a quick note to those tuned into the RSS or Twitter feeds that we've posted a brand new feature article, Mike E's thoughts comparing Encore's Surrender nightclub to Wynn's XS and trying to make...
Wynn Las Vegas Lays Off 261 Employees
Posted by Chuckmonster on 15 Jun 2010
Earlier today, Wynn Las Vegas laid off 261 workers, 220 hourly employees and 41 full timers. Wynn Resorts claims that the remaining employees will return to a 40 hour work week and receive...
Wynn Resort Fee: Wynn Responds To You
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Jun 2010
I just got a message from Wynn Resorts spokesperson Jennifer Dunne in reference to the raging discussion inspired by the addition of a $20 resort fee to all Resort room bookings.
After reading...
Wynn Resort Fee : A Theory
Posted by JohnH on 11 Jun 2010
I've spent the 24 hours ruminating over why Wynn Las Vegas has introduced its new resort fee and I think I've come up with a workable answer.
Mike E commented on the original post that while...
Wynn Resort Fee : The Fine Print
Posted by Chuckmonster on 11 Jun 2010
Wynn Las Vegas' reservation system is back online and now features the fine print of the resort fee, squirreled away under the "Terms and Conditions" link / checkbox AFTER you put in your credit card...
Update: Wynn Las Vegas Adds Resort Fee
Posted by Chuckmonster on 10 Jun 2010
From the anonymous tip line comes word that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have added a $20 resort fee to their standard rooms. Our attempt to confirm this reveals that the Wynncore reservation system...
New Feature Posted: Encore Beach Club Photo Tour
Posted by Chuckmonster on 28 May 2010
Just a note to those tuned into the RSS and Twitter feeds that we've posted a brand new feature to the site, a photo tour of Encore Beach Club inside and out on the final...
How To Blow $11k at Encore In 40 hours
Posted by Chuckmonster on 26 May 2010
One of our friends told us recently that he spent the weekend at Encore and in process dropped about $8,000 over two nights at XS and just shy of $11k from Friday evening to...
Encore Beach Club Peekaboo: We're Sorry We Ever Doubted You
Posted by MikeE on 26 May 2010
As the great atrium wall was erected on the west side of Encore's casino, I may have shed a tear.
How could they do that?
We'd heard about natural light in casinos since the Mirage days. We...
Sinatra's New Vintage
Posted by Chuckmonster on 14 May 2010
Didja hear? Sinatra at Encore - known for having some of the best sommeliers in all of Las Vegas - will be serving the first varietal released by "Sinatra Family Wines" a Napa Cab...
Encore Beach Club Launches Flashy Websites
Posted by Chuckmonster on 6 May 2010
The new Strip-side pool at Wynncore, the Encore Beach Club and its nightclub-within-a-beach-club, Surrender, have simultaneously launched two flashy new websites, both chock full of information and stuff.
Being a total graphic design dorque, lets take...
Encore Drops a Deuce and Wynn Starting Baccarat Renovations
Posted by MikeE on 23 Apr 2010
Literally a day after publishing that Encore would be moving its high limit baccarat salon to where Eastside Lounge currently is, I get word from some very reliable sources that they’ll actually be moving two...
Encore Beach Club Construction Photo Jackpot
Posted by Chuckmonster on 19 Apr 2010
RateVegas.com has just posted 88 photos of Encore Beach Club Construction to their photo gallery. Tons of very interesting stuff to eyeball... from the very residential looking exterior above (presumably these are cabanas)...
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