Tag Archives: Las Vegas

The top five Las Vegas buffets step up to the plate

Travel writer Kitty Bean Yancey surveys the best buffets in Las Vegas, with help from some local experts. Sept. 29, 2012 at the Wynn buffet, Las Vegas Advisor’s Curtis was surprised — in a good way. “This is pretty strong,” … Continue reading

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

“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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An Interview with Las Vegas Author Matthew O’Brien – Part 1

Noir Nation talks to best-selling Huntington Press author Matt O’Brien in a two-part interview. Aug. 29, 2012 Matthew O’Brien’s debut book Beneath the Neon (Huntington Press, 2007) has taken the world by “storm.” Matt spent years exploring the mysteries of the … Continue reading

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Football Contest a Play in Vegas

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

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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Murder of Tupac Shakur and Nixon’s Secrets

It’s a Crime with Margaret McClellan (KCAA 1050 AM) August 18, 2012 First hour: Crimes of the Rich and Famous and the unsolved murder of Tupac Shakur with Cathy Scott, author of Huntington Press’ The Murder of Tupac Shakur. Up … Continue reading

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The Deal: Breakfast of Champions, and Other Bargains

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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The Unsolved Murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls

While conspiracy theories abound, the murders of two of rap’s biggest stars go unsolved. Cathy Scott, crime reporter and author of Huntington Press’ The Killing of Tupac Shakur, revisits the murders of Tupac and Biggie Smalls for Crime Magazine. July … Continue reading

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Big Renovation at Las Vegas Palms in Progress

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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Mob Confessions

  Episodes in new Discovery Channel series “Mob Confessions” feature the subjects of two Huntington Press books — Cullotta and Surviving the Mob — with interviews with former mobsters Frank Cullotta and Andrew DiDonato, plus ex-cop-turned-author Dennis Griffin. The series debuted June … Continue reading

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The Casino Portfolio

Nathaniel Tilton, author of Huntington Press’ title The Blackjack Life, was the focus of a feature in the August issue of Cigar Aficionado magazine, discussing his new book and the realities of being a pro blackjack player in 2012. August, 2012 … Continue reading

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Seven for Seven

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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