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When you think of Las Vegas, you automatically think of The Strip. But, there is a new and exciting revitalization happening in Downtown Las Vegas, known as Fremont East Entertainment District. Once an area mainly geared toward tourists, today Downtown is all about local restaurants, shops, unique events and innovative businesses. Zappos CEO, Tony Hsieh, has made it a personal mission to revive the area with the Downtown Las Vegas Project which will transform the Downtown into a place for people with a passion for their community.
If you haven’t been to the area recently, we’ve pulled together our favorite places and events that are a must-try. Head Downtown, why don’t you?
Park on Fremont
The Park on Fremont is unlike any other restaurant you will experience in Downtown Las Vegas. On top of the delicious entrees, you can enjoy gastro pub fare, an impressive beer selection in the beer garden and amazing handcrafted cocktails. While you drink and dine with friends, you can enjoy the park-like setting with shabby-chic furniture, antique style lampposts and a communal table under the shade of live oaks and extensive trellising. Trust us, you won’t want to leave. For more information, visit http://www.parkonfremont.com.
La Comida
This upscale restaurant ups the dining ante for Downtown Las Vegas. Owned by Michael and Jenna Morton, La Comida offers a terrific twist on authentic Mexican food and their chefs, Pablo Sanchez-Ortiz and Bill DeMarco, have perfected classic dishes such as elotes asados, a Mexican style street corn. Try the puerso ahumado, or smoked pork marinated in four chilies, as it has become an instant favorite since the restaurant opened in May. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/LaComidaLV.
The Beat Coffeehouse & Records
If you’re looking for a new hip and relatively undiscovered place to enjoy coffee, music and time with friends, you will be blown away by your experience at The Beat Coffeehouse & Records. Serving up fresh breakfasts, sandwiches, soups, salads and a highly recommended baguette pizza, it would be hard to find something you don’t want. On top of their perfectly crafted coffees, you can also purchase a number of wines and beers. The Beat also offers weekly events such as Open Mic Night and a fun Trivia Night that will keep you coming back. For more information, visit http://www.thebeatlv.com/index.html.
Rachel’s Kitchen at the Ogden
One restaurant that serves a little bit of everything is Rachel’s Kitchen at the Ogden. This super chic restaurant serves up everything from fresh salads with homemade dressing, mouthwatering wraps, handcrafted omelets, pastas, fresh fruit smoothies and more! The restaurant offers take-out and curbside pick-up and local Downtown delivery on eco-friendly, battery-powered bicycles. For more information, visit http://www.rachelskitchen.com.
First Friday
On the first Friday of every month, Downtown Las Vegas transforms into an art and street festival for First Friday. Guests can anticipate street performers, chalk artist, amateur and professional performers all providing entertainment in the heart of downtown. Come and play through the refurbished buildings whose galleries, restaurants, shops and bars come alive during First Friday. For more information, visit http://www.firstfridaylasvegas.com/.
Emergency Arts
This creative collective can be found in the former Fremont Medical Building and aims to bring working artists, writers, photographers, clothing designers, musicians, film-makers, artisans and many more together to display their work and build a sense of community. Emergency Arts is the first of its kind in Las Vegas and can only described as a must see. For more information, visit http://www.emergencyartslv.com/index.html.
What the Future Holds
Tony Hsieh will be moving the Henderson Zappos offices to the old city hall in Downtown Las Vegas in 2014. Hsieh is investing, not only in his company, but in the community, by paying $350 million out of pocket to provide housing, small business opportunities, education and tech startups for his employees and all local residents in the Downtown area. Hsieh plans to revamp the Downtown by building the 150-seat Inspire Theater and using repurposed shipping containers to create what will be known as the “Downtown Containter Park”, which will open in October, and provide space for more small businesses, shops and restaurants. There is no doubt his vision for Downtown has only encouraged more businesses, like those listed above, to give Fremont East Entertainment District a chance and so should you.
It’s time to indulge in your cravings for savory food, drinks, sun and most importantly, water! Vegas.com put together a list of the top Las Vegas pool clubs and pool view restaurants serving up the best in modern brunch in our own backyard…
Addiction
Located at the hip, boutique resort, Rumor, Acoustic Brunch at Addiction offers amazing breakfast options while listening to live acoustic music while you lounge beside the sparkling water of the Rumor pool every Saturday. Serving up traditional breakfast options to unique choices like the BBQ shrimp and grits, seafood crepes, and out of this world bananas Foster pancakes you will not be disappointed. Enjoy bottomless mimosas for only $15 or try your hand at the make your own Bloody Mary Bar. For more information, visit http://www.rumorvegas.com/.
Bacchanal Buffet
Voted the best Buffet in the Best of Vegas 2013, this Caesars Palace buffet has set the standard for the all-you-can-eat experience with contemporary design and classically trained chefs, offering over 500 dishes made from over 800 recipes. Each dish allows you to choose from Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, American, seafood, pizza, deli and desserts every Saturday and Sunday. With so many choices, it is hard to pick a breakfast favorite, but we suggest you try the red velvet pancakes with cream cheese and fresh strawberry compote while enjoying the views of the Garden of the Gods pool oasis. For more information, visit http://www.caesarspalace.com/restaurants/bacchanal-buffet.html#.UboodPmkq9I.
Bagatelle Brunch
Bagatelle America and the One Group have put together some of the most decadent brunches in New York City and Los Angeles and now they are bringing their over-the-top creations to Las Vegas. This party inspired brunch is served every Saturday and Sunday in an open-air bistro overlooking the Bagatelle Beach at the Tropicana. Enjoy the French and American inspired cuisine with items such as Croque Madame and Nutella French Toast while you sip on a glass of Moët or the Pamplemousse. For more information, visit http://www.troplv.com/Bagatelle.aspx.
Bare Brunch
Still considered new to the Bare Pool Lounge at The Mirage, this brunch serves delicious food while you sunbathe on the stylish furnishing and listen to the DJ spinning music while overlooking the split level pool and mini waterfall. This is more of a classic Sunday brunch with healthy options like yogurt and granola, or breakfast burritos and waffles with an open Bloody Mary Bar. For more information, visit https://www.barepoollv.com/home.
Border Brunch
The Border Grill at the Mandalay Bay is a long-running brunch that has become a staple for many locals for a Saturday and Sunday brunch with an island theme at Mandalay Beach. For $35 you can order all of the small plates you can eat and for $8 more, you can sip on unlimited mimosas. Guest favorites include green corn tamales, Peruvian shrimp and grits, Yucatan eggs Benedict, frittata tarts, sweet potato pancakes, lobster pancakes and brisket omelets. For more information, visit http://www.mandalaybay.com/dining/border-grill/.
Culinary Dropout
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino is home to Culinary Dropout, the restaurant known for having a rebellious attitude. Brunch is served on Saturday and Sunday until 3pm and offers the perfect cocktails to whet your appetite like the Bacon Bloody Mary, the Last Man Standing, Red Rooster and Banjo Strum. The food is just as delicious with Cap’n Crunch- crusted French toast, egg sandwiches and the salmon has browns. The restaurant is located next to the hotels Beachlife pool complex. For more information, visit http://www.hardrockhotel.com/las-vegas-restaurants/culinary-dropout.
Overlook Grill
As the name suggests, the Overlook Grill at the Cosmopolitan overlooks the Boulevard Pool above the Strip. Bubbles & Brunch offers a scrumptious prix fix menu for $40 with a glass of Chandon Library, mimosa or Bloody Mary. Each table selects from three small plates and an entrée of crabcake Benedict, truffle scrambled eggs fish tacos and much more. Guests end their fabulous lunch with individual sized treats like a raspberry tart, mango cream puff or a piña colada shooter. For more information, visit http://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/taste/restaurant-collection/over-look-grill.aspx.
Heraea
Inspired by the Heraean Games, the first athletic competition for women in ancient Greece, this brunch is made for the gods. Overlooking the Palms Pool, guests can enjoy a twist on classic American foods with breakfast sandwiches, butterscotch pecan pancakes, French toast sticks and the smoked salmon topped bagel. For more information, visit http://www.palms.com/casual-dining/Heraea.
TAO Beach Brunch
One of the best places to eat, drink and soak up the sun is at TAO Beach at The Venetian. The Asian themed pool debuted brunch in May offering an ideal alfresco dining experience. The Fortune Waffles are highly recommended and topped with a fortune cookie. Other items on the menu are Kobe steak and eggs, the XO Omelet and Kung Pao chicken wings. For more information, visit http://taobeach.com/brunch/.
Simon Restaurant & Lounge
Known as the “Rock ’n’ Roll Chef,” Kerry Simon helms this celebrity-frequented dining spot that boasts a breathtaking view of the pool and cabanas at Palms Place. Choose are a wide array of Benedicts (classic, Philly, pork and lobster Harvati), apple crunch pancakes, crêpes, sushi, paninis and wood-fired pizzas. One item you don’t want to miss is the Simon French toast, made with Frosted Flakes-crusted brioche. If you save room for dessert, you are in for a sweet surprise with Simon’s Junk Food Platter which comes with brownies, cream-fill cupcakes, cotton candy, rice Krispy treats and cookies. For more information, visit http://www.palms.com/casual-dining/simon.
To read the full Vegas.com article, visit http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-dining/10-fabulous-poolside-brunches-in-vegas-31914/.
RESIDENTS: This Friday from 8-10pm, Hyde Bellagio is hosting us for a VIP evening of complimentary admission and open bar as you dance the night away to the music of DJ Turbulence and D Miles! This is not to be missed! RSVP: concierge@themartin.org.
Join us for a little vinyasa flow yoga class tomorrow under a canopy of pepper trees, why don’t you? This is the setting for our Saturday afternoon yoga class tomorrow from 2-3pm. Namaste!
We’re taking Sunday Funday to a whole new level this weekend for residents of The Martin! This Sunday from 11am-2pm, we’re playing volleyball at the beach. Well, the beach at Bagatelle Las Vegas located at Tropicana Las Vegas, that is! RSVP: concierge@themartin.org.
At The Martin, Effortless Ownership means consistent, top-tier services that are as intuitive as they are personalized. Whether you’re here occasionally or all the time, our dedicated concierge and impeccably- skilled staff will know you by name, plan your outings perfectly, and welcome you home with a smile.
You will enjoy exclusive access to a dedicated staff available to facilitate all your living needs when you’re in Las Vegas, as well as a maintain your home when your travels take you away.
Effortless Ownership extends to the purchasing process. The sales tea, will work closely with you to identify the home that best suits your needs. Ease of close is our goal: buyers can immediately close escrow, with on-site financing available, and no competing offers taken. Furthermore, Las Vegas boasts 0% personal income tax and extremely low property taxes.
Listed below are some of the services and amenities currently offered to Martin residents…
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