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Caesars Palace bets big on new $17 million Las Vegas buffet

Posted on September 16, 2012 by admin

“NBC News” interviews publisher Anthony Curtis about the new Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace. Sept. 10, 2012 The new arrival is drawing attention in Las Vegas because there hasn’t been a big buffet opening in Sin City since the Wicked … Continue reading →

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Football Contest a Play in Vegas

Posted on September 16, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Aug. 29, 2012 Football season is here and in Las Vegas, that means promotions, parties, betting specials, and especially football contests. For the third year running, the best contest in town is “Pick the … Continue reading →

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Super Buffet Coming to Caesars Palace

Posted on August 20, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. Aug. 18, 2012 New buffets used to show up in Las Vegas with regularity, but it’s been two years since the opening of the Wicked Spoon at the Cosmopolitan with nothing notable coming onto … Continue reading →

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The Deal: Breakfast of Champions, and Other Bargains

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column, “The Deal,” for Vegas Seven magazine. Aug. 9, 2012 The cheapo breakfast was once synonymous with Las Vegas, but it’s hard to find one these days. What’s cheapo? Ninety-nine cents is the standard, but even a … Continue reading →

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Big Renovation at Las Vegas Palms in Progress

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column Aug. 1, 2012 An ongoing renovation at the Palms is moving to the hotel rooms, where $12 million will be spent to upgrade all 428 rooms in the original Palms Tower. The project should … Continue reading →

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Seven for Seven

Posted on August 7, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Seven magazine’s “The Deal.” July 16, 2012 For years I’ve picked and published the “Las Vegas’ Top Ten Values” at LasVegasAdvisor.com, but that list is tailored for visitors. The list that follows is different in … Continue reading →

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Al Mancini, Las Vegas Restaurant Critic, Is Answering Questions

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

Eating Las Vegas co-author and flamboyant man-about-town Al Mancini is the guest host for NYT’s “Diner’s Journal” feature, where he answered readers questions about all things Las Vegas and dining for a week. June 26, 2012 Al Mancini is a … Continue reading →

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A Rat Pack of Reviewers

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

The Dining & Wine section of the New York Times profiles the Las Vegas restaurant scene — more accurately the Las Vegas restaurant-critic scene, focusing on the unholy trinity who pen Huntington Press’ annual guide, Eating Las Vegas: the 50 … Continue reading →

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Las Vegas Riviera Upgrading

Posted on May 11, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. May 9, 2012 The north-Strip Riviera is preparing to begin a $20-$30 million upgrade project. Similar to a recent $20 million renovation at the Stratosphere, most of the work will involve much-needed improvements to … Continue reading →

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Free Money, Free Food, and Tacos in a Biker Bar

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ weekly column for Vegas Seven magazine. May 3, 2012 First, a few casinos launched $100-rebate-on-loss deals to stir up business. Then the Trop did ’em one better with a $200 offer. A couple of months later, the Palms upped … Continue reading →

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O’Sheas Closes on Las Vegas Strip

Posted on May 1, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis nationally syndicated weekly column. April 25, 2012 “Countdown to Closing” festivities are underway at center Strip, celebrating the last day of operations for O’Sheas, the smallish casino located between the Flamingo and the Imperial Palace. The casino held … Continue reading →

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Boutique Hotel Coming to the Las Vegas Strip

Posted on April 4, 2012 by admin

Anthony Curtis’ nationally syndicated weekly column. April 4, 2012 Actor Robert De Niro and renowned chef Nobu Matsuhisa were at Caesars Palace last week, checking in on their joint project, the Nobu Hotel. Almost forgotten in recent months is the … Continue reading →

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