Birthday Cake from Milk Bar ©The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Entryway at Park Theater ©MGM Resorts International Hot List Cocktail at Morimoto ©MGM Resorts International THE WHAT ' S NEW By Laura J. Downey BACKSTREET’S BACK ALRIGHT Fans of this popular ‘90s boy band won’t want to miss Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life , which opened at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Expect Nick Carter, AJ McLean, Brian Littrell, Howie Dorough and Kevin Richardson to sing hit songs like “I Want It That Way” and “As Long As You Love Me” during their exclusive headlining residency inside The AXIS. offers a garden with the city’s only tea sommelier, five Asian-influenced restaurants and a luxurious spa with Asian-inspired treatments. Stinger (bourbon, Fernet-Branca, lemon) as well as something from the Stirred & Boozy section of the menu like the King Kong Cocktail (bourbon, pot-still rum, banana, bitters). BE ENTERTAINED Just when you think Las Vegas has outdone itself, the city finds another way to impress. Monte Carlo Las Vegas Resort and Casino’s new Park Theater welcomes superstars Cher, Bruno Mars and Ricky Martin for extended engagements throughout 2017. JAPANESE FARE Quickly becoming a hotspot, Morimoto Las Vegas is satiating diners with everything from its Japanese cuisine to its glass-enclosed carving room where chefs slice top-quality meat for all to see. Book reservations at chef Masaharu Morimoto’s first Las Vegas restaurant, which is inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, and you might spot the Iron Chef whenever he is in town. provoking exhibition of REAL BODIES at Bally’s Las Vegas. Showcasing more than 20 real preserved human bodies and 200-plus anatomical specimens, you’ll be exposed to the ins and outs of the human anatomy one fascinating trait at a time. COSMOPOLITAN’S CULINARY ADDITION While you’re in town, it’s a must to dine at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Momofuku and Milk Bar , a collaborative couplet of Asian-style fare and whimsical desserts. This is the first time Chefs David Chang and Christina Tosi, who collectively have seven James Beard Awards, have brought their empires to the West Coast. AUTHENTICALLY ASIAN Near the north end of the Las Vegas Strip is where you’ll find the all-new Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino . The first casino created to provide a genuine Asian cultural and entertainment environment COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION Grab the crew and head to The Dorsey , a luxurious lounge with gold and jewel-toned accents, located on the casino floor of The Venetian. Sip curated beverages like the Midnight THE REAL DEAL Learn more about the human body with the thought-4 /// VisitLasVegas.com
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