NEIGHBORHOODS Arts District HOP NUTS BREWING A colorful mashup of art galleries, vintage stores, low-key bars and indie eateries, the Arts District is clustered around Main Street and Charleston Boulevard, offering a quirky, off-the-beaten-path experience between the Strip and Downtown. Start your day with a Cuban espresso and arepa benedict at the Latin American-inspired Makers & Finders Coffee , or grab an avocado-loaded tartine and pour-over coffee at Vesta Coffee Roasters . At The Arts Factory , peruse the artist studios and galleries on First Fridays, when the space buzzes with music, special events and festival-goers. When hunger strikes, handmade pastas and sourdough-crust pizzas are sure to satisfy at Esther’s Kitchen , while Casa Don Juan is a favorite for authentic Mexican food paired with margaritas. Craft beer lovers won’t want to miss the innovative brews (everything from IPAs to fruit sours) at Hop Nuts Brewing . Chinatown Just a few minutes west of the Strip, discover an eclectic assemblage of Asian cultures as you explore authentic eateries and mom-and-pop businesses concentrated around Spring Mountain Road. Take in the Tang Dynasty architecture at the entryway of ChinaTown Plaza , a strip mall where you can shop high-end Korean beauty products, relax with foot reflexology, browse Asian arts and crafts, and indulge in Chinese cakes and baked goods. Ready to taste your way through Asia? Although this neighborhood is known as Chinatown, you’ll find all manner of culinary specialties from across the continent: super-spicy Sichuan dishes at Chengdu Taste , simmering Chinese hot pot at Chubby Cattle , Korean barbecue at Hwaro , Japanese noodle dishes at Monta Ramen and Japanese small plates and sushi at Raku . At night, gather some friends and rent a private karaoke room at J Karaoke Bar , or kick back and sip on a craft cocktail at Sparrow + Wolf . 40 | LAS VEGAS VISITORS GUIDE ©Hop Nuts Brewing; ©Sabin Orr SPARROW + WOLF
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