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10 burgers to eat right now: A beefy to-do list for Vegas diners; Thursday, May 9, 2013; Welcome to Las Vegas, burger capital of the universe. We’ve compiled a drool-inducing lineup of our most creative must-try bites, an edible checklist any self-respecting burger aficionado will be happy to chomp through. Get to work.
EDC 2013 reveals its lineup!: Wednesday, May 1, 2013; Tiësto, Avicii, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack highlight more than 200 names on the bill.
Upgrade your shake game with eight creamy creations: Wednesday, March 27, 2013; Doesn't a milk shake sound really good right now?
The 25 greatest headliners in Las Vegas history: Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012; Shania. Santana. Cee Lo. Tim and Faith. They’re the latest names on the Vegas marquee, but they’re also part of a tradition as woven into the fabric of our city as blackjack and booze: the headlining residency. For more than half a century, the venues of Las Vegas—lounges, showrooms, theaters and nightclubs—have played host to the biggest names in entertainment, world-famous stars who’ve halted their travels for extended runs on or near the Strip.
Attack disrupts Las Vegas Weekly website; work under way to resolve problems: Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012; Because of a cyberattack, lasvegassun.com and its online sister publications vegasinc.com and lasvegasweekly.com are not functioning as usual.
Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Godsmack to play Rock Vegas festival on the Strip: Monday, July 23, 2012; Tickets for September 28-29 Mandalay Bay event go on sale this Saturday.
Where’s my Johnny McGuire’s?: Thursday, July 19, 2012; What are the odds that our cover sandwich would disappear?
Conversation starters: Nevada's 150-year anniversary theme and more: Wednesday, July 18, 2012; Also, Double Down sends a cease and desist order to a Florida bar.
Farmers' Market Guide: Week of July 19: Wednesday, July 18, 2012; Find out what's fresh this week.
Where to see Olympians, who to hear and how to celebrate Bastille Day: Wednesday, July 11, 2012; Also, where to catch an LCD Soundsystem documentary.
Conversation starters: Opposition toward a potential Strip-side gun store and more: Wednesday, July 11, 2012; Also, we're in the midst of a now-famous feline.
Farmers ' Market Guide: Week of July 12: Wednesday, July 11, 2012; What's fresh this week?
Weekly staff members recall how they rang in the big 2-1: Friday, July 6, 2012; From the Peppermill to Switzerland to ... Buffalo Wild Wings?
Video playlist: our favorite hair metal videos: Friday, July 6, 2012; Including: the song that got one of us started on a personal musical odyssey.
Where to go, who to hear and what to eat and drink this week: Wednesday, July 4, 2012; Also, what television show to see.
Best New Downtown Hot Spot: Drink & Drag: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Drag queens meet bowling and billiards at the new venue.
Best Public Official: Catherine Cortez Masto: Thursday, June 28, 2012; The Nevada Attorney General has been an aggressive watchdog of the banks that helped to crater our economy.
Best Strip Club: Spearmint Rhino: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Ultimately, it's about the girls. And that's the main selling point of the Rhino.
Best Band to Book for Your House Show: Caravels: Thursday, June 28, 2012; See 'em up close, with the air-conditioning off.
Best Go-Gos: Krave: Thursday, June 28, 2012; The Strip-side gay club's go-gos don't just dance, they perform.
Best Locals Party: Splash Dance at Surrender: Thursday, June 28, 2012; The nighttime pool party gives locals more than a few reasons to party mid-week.
Best Nightlife Secret: Savile Row: Thursday, June 28, 2012; A speakeasy vibe on the Strip? Believe it.
Best Local Fighter: Martin Kampmann: Thursday, June 28, 2012; He's won three straight fights against elite competition, placing himself one victory away from a title shot in the welterweight division.
Best Club If You Don’t Have Bottle Service: XS: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Tired of hearing "can't stand here" all night?
Best Soda Selection: Root Beer at Bread & Butter: Thursday, June 28, 2012; More than 40 flavors await (and buttery sweetness to boot).
Best Urban Hike: Amargosa Trail: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Get a workout and a sweet view of Henderson.
Best Sommelier: Joseph Phillips of Michael Mina Bellagio: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Phillips' seemingly unlimited knowledge, peerless palate and laid-back style removes any formality or stiffness.
Best Pre-Club Dinner: STK: Thursday, June 28, 2012; So cool you can soak up the vibe from outside.
Best Local Sports Legend: Jerry Tarkanian: Thursday, June 28, 2012; He brought a national championship to Las Vegas. 'Nuff said.
Best Resident DJ: DJ Munkey at Beauty Bar: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Find him behind the booth every week at Beauty Bar, during the hipster haven’s Turntable Thursdays party.
Best Recurring Party: Party Rock Mondays at Marquee: Thursday, June 28, 2012; LMFAO's DJ Redfoo brings his signature style to the Cosmo club each month.
Best Non-Nightclub Party: Artifice First Fridays: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Whether you set up barside or take to the dancefloor, inside Artifice, Las Vegas feels like the city it’s bound to become.
Best Booze With a View: Mandarin Bar: Thursday, June 28, 2012; The Strip has many bars with million-dollar views. Still, Mandarin stands out.
Best New Club: Hyde Bellagio: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Any lounge dweller would agree, it’s all pretty spectacular.
Best Journalist to Follow in an Election Year: Jon Ralston: Thursday, June 28, 2012; This guy cuts through the niceties to get at what voters care about.
Best Band on the Verge: Most Thieves: Thursday, June 28, 2012; We're staking our digestive health on it.
Best Calendar: Smith Center: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Is there anything the Valley's new performing arts center won't try?
Best Blogger: WonderHussy: Thursday, June 28, 2012; You don’t want to know. Or maybe you do, you sicko.
Best Burger: In-N-Out: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Animal style wins again.
Best Street-Side Lunch: Viva Las Arepas: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Pork butt and odd characters make for street food magic.
Best New York-Style Pizza: Rocco's NY Pizzeria: Thursday, June 28, 2012; NY is in the name and the taste.
Best Date-Night Restaurant: Due Forni: Thursday, June 28, 2012; First date or 50th anniversary, this place has the look, the feel and the food.
Best Artist (Emerging): Fred Mitchell: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Prepare to get your mind warped.
Best Outdoor Venue: Boulevard Pool at the Cosmopolitan: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Party with your favorite band high above the Vegas Strip.
Best Plate of Pasta: Short Rib Agnolotti at Scarpetta: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Bone marrow and brown butter? Yup.
Best Band for Starting a Flash-Mob Block Party: Rhyme N Rhythm: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Four MCs + a full live band = an unforgettable experience.
Best Artist (Established): Brent Sommerhauser: Thursday, June 28, 2012; He has the ability to reveal the poetry and tragedy of human existence.
Best Dining on a Diet: Greens & Proteins: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Rediscover the joy of kale.
Best Chef with a Cause: Carlos Guia of Country Club at Wynn: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Guia goes the extra mile as a key supporter of the annual Taste of the Nation fundraiser.
Best Place to Gamble: Wynn/Encore: Thursday, June 28, 2012; Visit during the week to find reasonable tables.