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2009 Las Vegas Restaurants Awards from AAA, Michelin Guide and Mobil Travel Guide

Here is the list of Las Vegas Restaurants and their 2009 awards from AAA, Michelin Guide and Mobil Travel Guide. The highest honors are three stars from Michelin, five stars from Mobil and five diamonds from AAA.

Alex at Wynn Las Vegas(French) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Two Stars, Mobil Five Stars. Chef: Alessandro Stratta

Aureole at Mandalay Bay (American) AAA Four Diamond, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Charlie Palmer

Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace (American) AAA Four Diamond, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Bradley Ogden

Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand(French) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Three Stars, Mobil Five Stars. Chef: Joel Robuchon

MiX at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay (French, American) AAA Four Diamonds, Michelin One Star, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Alain Ducasse

Picasso at Bellagio (Continental) AAA Five Diamonds, Michelin Two Stars, Mobil Four Stars. Chef: Julian Serrano

Encore Wynn Resort

Wynn resorts recently opened Encore adjacent to its flagship, Wynn Las Vegas. Encore’s 2,034 suites are cosmopolitan and residential in style. They’re also large, with Resort Suites and basic Tower suites measuring 700-745 square feet, with some Tower suites as large as 5,800 square feet. The 72,000 square feet casino floor features columned pavillions, canopies and draperies that partition the gaming areas into separate chambers. The property offers five restaurants: Sinatra features modern Italian cuisine, Switch is a French inspired steakhouse and seafood restaurant, Boero Steak has an art collection by Columbian artist Fernando Botero, the Society Cafe offers casual dining and Wazuzu with a 27 foot crystal dragon along one wall serves pan Asian cuisine. In addition there are seven bars and lounges as well as XS a new nightclub by Victor Drai.

City Center opening Dec 09

City Center completion is slated for later this year. The $8 billion City Center will be a city within a city, encompassing hotels, residences, entertainment, dining and nightclubs, as well as 300,000 square feet of meeting and convention space, and The Crystals, a 500,000 square foot retail and entertainment district under a crystalline canopy. The centerpiece of the 76 acre development will be the 61 story, 4,000 room Aria Resort & Casino, opening Dec. 17. Aria will consist of two curvilinear towers filled with natural light uses elements such as reclaimed wood and native sandstone. Guestroom perks will include floor to ceiling window and advanced remote control systems. Entertainment will consist of a new Cirque du Soleil production celebrating the musical legacy of  Elvis Presley, and there will be nightclubs, bars and lounges as well. Aria’s dining lineup will boast several restaurants helmed by acclaimed chefs.

The Big Elvis Show

The Big Elvis Show features the 2006 Best of Las Vegas award winner, Peter “Big Elvis” Vallee. With his quick wit, clean humor and extraordinary vocal talent, Big Elvis has won the hearts of fans across the nation and around the world. Big Elvis performs all the hits of the King of Rock and Roll, as well as some other popular tunes in the genres of Rock, Country, Gospel, R & B, and Pop spanning 6 decades of music. Big Elvis interacts with his audience, invites them to participate in his show and performs their requests, often including not just popular, but also obscure songs. During his renditions of Elvis ballads, Big Elvis shows his warm heart and bares his soul to the extent that there is not a dry eye in the room. Located enter Strip at Bill’s Gamblin Hall & Saloon formally known as the Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino, the Big Elvis Show draws crowds in excess of 500 locals and tourists into the lounge to witness the unparalleled talent of singer/recording artist Peter “Big Elvis” Vallee. You are invited to this complimentary one hour show Monday through Friday at 3:00P, 5:00P and 6:30P. Special holiday hours and vacation schedule can be found on line at http://www.bigelvis.biz/

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Treasure Island Remodels Rooms

TI has completed a room remodel of its 2,665 deluxe accomodations with new furnishing and hig tech features. The room’s focal point is the TI Elite Sensational Pillow top bed. TI has made must have modern technologies standard. 26 inch LCD flat screen televisions to MP3/iPod compatible clock radios. High speed internet access is also available. Additional conveniences include safes, irons and ironing boards, hair dryers, make up mirrors and bath products from WET-Teh Spa & Salon at TI.

Donny & Marie at Flamingo

Donny & Marie recently unveiled their headlining variety show at Flamingo Las Vegas.

Lion King @ Mandalay Bay

The broadway show The Lion King recently made its debut at the Mandalay Bay.

Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever.

Great Values in Las Vegas

Ellis Island- For $6.95 the complete steak dinner at Ellis Island is the best-value meal deal in a city full of good-value meal deals. It’s a 10-ounce filet-cut sirloin, which comes with salad, garlic green beans, choice of potato, and fresh microbrewed beer.

Casino Royale- The $1 beer special is back. You can also opt for $1 margaritas.

Wild Wild West- The $1.49 breakfast special at Wild Wild West is also served at Wildfire, Gold Rush, and Magic Star. However, now it’s available 24 hours at WWW, as opposed to just midnight to 11 am at the others.

Bellagio Fontana Bar- The $6 charge at the Fontana Lounge is the cost of a beer to satisfy the one-drink minimum and see the show in Las Vegas’ classiest lounge.

The Mirage Cravings buffet- Prices range from $13.95 -$24.95 (opening for dinner at 3 pm) features an expansive choice of gourmet offerings. Tour the large selection first to take in the variety: a half-dozen soups; dim sum, sushi, Chinese appetizers, and salads at the Asian station; antipasto bar; barbecue station; bagel fixin’s; made-to-order salads, extensive desserts; and more. The Mirage is the best-value gourmet superbuffet, with the highest quality and lowest prices, among Las Vegas’ best spreads. The Mirage has added an early bird option from 3 to 5pm daily, which drops its dinner price to $19.99

The Palazzo Las Vegas

The Palazzo exudes luxury with a high level of service. The hotel has 10 pools, five fountains and four Jacuzzi spas. Top accommodations include the Chairman, Presidential and Penthouse Suites. The Concierge Luxury Suites are highly impressive as well, which are 720 square feet. Its 130 square foot bathroom exuded luxury, with a roman tub with separate glass enclosed shower and 17-inch TV. The living room has a sofa sleeper and a dining table, with a work area. Clients staying in  concierge catagory  have access to the 23rd floor lounge, which provides private check-in and meal presentations throughout the day. The hotel also offers The Canyon Ranch Spa Club. Dining is an extravaganza throughout the hotel. The Palazzo’s production of The Jersey Boys is a must see.  The Palazzo is a very elegant European style hotel with all the luxurious dining and shopping options available.