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What’s Hot
Giada is now serving weekend brunch. To celebrate, celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis and chef de cuisine Bruno Morabito have created a menu of Italian cuisine with California influences. Two of the delectable newcomers are the lobster hash and the Italian chicken and waffle.

Luxor Is Your Nightlife Spot
LAX is achieving new heights with interactive entertainment, bottle specials, live acts from around the country, and two private party rooms for up to 50 guests each. LAX’s hours are Wednesday to Saturday from 10:30 p.m. until late.

Stay Classy At Hard Rock Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel has long been known for music. When its Center Bar opened in 1995 – the first cocktail spot in the middle of a casino — it attracted musical royalty. Today, the just-remodeled space has gone upscale with LED lights above glowing bottle displays, plush couches and high-def TVs.

Shop As The Romans Do
Home to painted skies, talking statues and more than 160 specialty shops and restaurants, The Forum Shops at Caesars is recognized as the premier luxury retail destination in Las Vegas featuring an impressive collection of top retail, dining and entertainment options all in a picturesque Roman-themed setting.

Stay Warm, Look Cool
Now is the time to think utilitarian, but never opt for bland. Stay focused on statement-making outwear and stunning but functional footwear. You need not be concerned with drenching snowfall or shoe-damaging salted sidewalks in mildweathered Las Vegas, so confidently invest in your winter gear.

The Ultimo Dining Experience
Las Vegas is home to some of the planet’s greatest chefs, and in this land of grandeur, top names in the culinary world will come together to offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience celebrating the elements – earth, air, water and fire..

Warm Up Your Palate This Winter
Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s ampersand-laden B&B Burger & Beer at the Venetian offers a spicy spin on the basic burger: the Bottom Burner, a hulking piece of fresh-ground Prime Black Angus beef topped with pepper jack cheese, jalapeño pesto and Mario’s hot sauce.

SWEETS FOR YOUR SWEETHEART
Ethel M Chocolates (www.ethelm.com) will once again be selling heart-shaped boxes of chocolates at its stores starting Jan. 18.

TIE THE KNOT WITH ZUMANITY
Explore your sensual side at “Zumanity” (www.zumanity.com), Cirque du Soleil’s provocative cabaret show inside New York-New York. This year marks the production’s first Valentine’s Day since adding new acrobatically erotic aerial acts, costumes, music and choreography in February.

Celebrating Love In The City Of Sin
One of the city’s attractions that’s most beloved by couples is the Venetian gondola ride at the Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian and Palazzo (www.venetian.com).

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
Las Vegas’ favorite blue-hued men have landed at the Luxor in time for the holidays. Blue Man Group recently relocated from Monte Carlo to the pyramid with a reimagined show and a renovated venue fit for their elaborate performances..

Merry Memories
The city has several merry attractions, like the holiday drive-through spectacular Glittering Lights, which boasts more than 3 million lights along a 2.5- mile course at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Blasts From the Past
Olivia Newton-John The ’70s belonged to Olivia Newton-John. From “I Honestly Love You” to song after song from the 1978 mega-hit “Grease,” Newton- John embodied the more wholesome side of the otherwise disco-obsessed decade. She still looks and sounds fab, and if you close your eyes, you can picture her as Sandy — minus John Travolta.

A Cultural Experience
Over recent years, downtown Las Vegas has been revitalized in part through artistic and cultural attractions that have brought new visitors to the old heart of the city and offered a more organic alternative to the Strip’s sleepless glitz. For seekers of an incongruously intimate and cerebral Sin City experience, here’s where to be this winter.

Got Plans On Friday?
Widely regarded as Las Vegas’ premier arts and cultural event, First Friday celebrated its 13th anniversary in October.

World Financial Group Continental Cup
“The event did bring thousands of Canadians, but also drew well amongst local residents whose curiosity was piqued,” explained Jon Killoran, chief executive officer of the Reno Tahoe Winter Games Coalition.

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Widely acknowledged as the premier rodeo and held annually in Las Vegas since 1985, the competition showcases the very best riders, barrel racers and livestock in the world. This year, the 10-day event returns to the Thomas & Mack Center from Dec. 3 through 12.

The Show Must Go On
After a year off, the legendary singer made a much-anticipated return to The Colosseum in August with an updated residency show that was embraced by fans and earned rave reviews. The comeback was strong — Celine performed more than 20 sold-out shows for more than 80,000 people.

To Infinity...
And one timeless artist — Mariah Carey. From her first No. 1 chart-topper, “Vision of Love,” to her new song, “Infinity,” the Grammy-winning mega-star takes fans on a journey with an extended run of performances in February at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

The Final Countdown
Next to Times Square, there is no better place to ring in the New Year than Las Vegas..

SURVIVING NEW YEAR’S IN SIN CITY
Guests are welcome to visit the hotels along Fremont Street Experience from the outside entrances if they don’t have a Downtown Countdown wristband. However, they won’t be able to visit the outdoor mall area..