Since launching their seductive red blend, The Grotto, Rock N Roll Wine has had a few
people send them photos heeding the advice of the tasting notes
suggesting to "try our unique masterpiece wearing silk jammies or a
velvet jumpsuit...Jacuzzi suggested but not required."
Pleasantly
surprised by the pics, Rock N Roll Wine decided to make it official and put together
"The Grotto Hot Tub Challenge", with a chance to win Festival tickets,
a meet and greet with Lifehouse, and much more.
Here's what you need to do to enter: Submit a picture of yourself, someone else, or a group enjoying The
Grotto in a hot tub. The Grotto bottle MUST be in the picture. Upload
the pictures to their Facebook photo gallery. Each person can submit up to two different photos.
All qualifying picture submissions will be eligible for the Grand Prize to be drawn from raffle on Monday, Sept 21st at 5pm.
The Grand Prize
• 4 VIP Tickets to the Wine Amplified Festival featuring Lifehouse on Sat. Sept 26th at Mandalay Bay Beach
• Meet and Greet with Lifehouse
• One night Stay at Mandalay Bay on Sat. Sept 26th
• One case of wine (12 bottles) compliments of Rock 'n Roll Wine
August 2009 Archives
With Season 9 of CSI: Crime Scene Investigations kicking off in less than a month, there's no better time to head down to the MGM Grand and check out CSI: The Experience which is expected to open this fall. With the original series being based in Las Vegas, there couldn't be a more fitting home for the experience.
The experience presents visitors with several crime scenes containing hidden clues they can use to crack the case without leaving the comfort of the MGM Grand. With multiple crime scenes, each one is a different case. "A House Collided" has a car crashed through a living room with a man slumped in the driver seat, along with muddy footprints and bloody hand prints in the room.
Another episode has ended and another chef was told to pack their knives and go home. But this season keeps raising the stakes with the quickfire challenges. With Jenn Z having been sent home last week, everyone is aware that they could be next (except for Kevin and Jennifer, because those two are amazing).
This week's quickfire was brand new. Instead of drawing knives, dice were thrown on the craps table. The number that came up was the number of ingredients the chefs had to use in their dishes and the winner of the quickfire would get both immunity AND $15,000 from the M Resort. Roll too few and you could get screwed, but too many could overwhelm you with only half an hour to prepare. Most people got 8s, 9s and 10s which for some reason resulted in an abundance of asparagus in the kitchen. Two salads and a soup, that seemed a little over the top.
The show is still trying to deal with so many contestants, so a few dishes were pushed to the wayside to make room for the more important ones: the best and the worst. On the winning end, Kevin and Jennifer were back in the top, which will probably be where we see them the most during the season, along with Michael V's stunning "nitro gazpacho." Kevin's asparagus and poached egg salad couldn't compare and Michael took the win.
Start time: 10:00 pm- Address: The Palms, 4321 West Flamingo Road
- Cost: Cover at the Playboy Club is usually $20 on weeknights
- Age limit: 21+
The British online gaming group PartyGaming bought the U.S.-based gaming firm WPT Enterprises Inc, better known as World Poker Tour, for $12.3 million in cash.
In addition to the sale, PartyGaming will also pay a minimum of $3 million over the next three years to World Poker Tour's vendors for part of a revenue sharing agreement.
The World Poker Tour is the rival to the WSOP but is much younger having only started in 2002, while the WSOP is in its 40th year. The San Francisco Chronicle has a great article detailing the difference between the two.
Nothing says fun like dressing up like a chicken and having a good old fashioned fight against one of your friends. And seeing as Las Vegas seems to be the place to do anything you want, you can now fight your friend, both dressed as chickens, and be rewarded.
At T&T in the Luxor, they've added more activities to their Mischieve Wednesdays pre-party line-up. The most recent addition is is human rooster fighting. It's like regular rooster fighting only the participants are dressed up like chickens and have balloons tied to their feet. Once one player is defeated by having all their balloons popped, the winner gets a $25 bar tab!
A chance to dress up like a chicken, fighting someone else dressed like a chicken and potentially win $25 and all it costs is my dignity? Sign me up!
Wednesday night was a crazy, Top Chef filled evening. Top Chef 6 Las Vegas premiered and it didn't disappoint and the finale of Top Chef Masters was absolutely exceptional. But this is a Las Vegas blog so I can't write about how amazing Rick Bayless is the entire time (for the record, he's very amazing).
The season kicked off in what must have been the just finished at the time M Resort with a great quickfire challenge: the relay race. And some Stardust dancers were brought in for flair. The chefs had to pick a chip out of a hat for teams and one chip was gold - allowing for instant immunity! This season is really upping the luck factor since they're in Vegas. The relay consisting for 4 people having to shuck 5 lobsters, peel 30 prawns, open 15 clams and butcher out 2 prime rib steaks from a full prime rib. But the winning team then had to turn against each other for a second round of quickfire - making a dish with the ingredient they had in the relay. And since immunity wasn't available, Padma let them know what they could win instead: $15,000.
With only four of them competing for the prize, each chef only got half an hour to come up with the best meal they could from their relay ingredient. Jennifer C was able to take the win with her quick and clean clam cevichi.
According to Wired.com, this October could be your chance to buy a T-Rex. The 66 million-year-old fossil is known as Samson. He's about 40 feet long and 15 feet tall
and is a half complete skeleton with around 170 of his bones. And Samson is being put up for auction on October 3rd at the Venetian but will be on display starting Labor Day weekend in Las Vegas, so you can window shop.
Samson is expected to sell for around $8 million, but that number could easily go higher since Samson has one very unique quality: his skull is in one piece!
"In the last 110 years, there's been a total of 46 specimens found of Tyrannosaurus rex
of which this is the third most complete and has the finest skull,"
said Tom Lindgren, who is co-director of natural history for the
auction house Bonhams & Butterfields.
So what would you do if you owned a T-Rex? Besides buy a saddle to ride it up and down the strip.
There's weird and then there's weird. This definitely falls into the latter category. Back in 2007, there were rumors that Michael Jackson wanted to create a 50-foot-robot to wander around Las Vegas to promote his tour. At the same time, he was talking to several investors, like Steven Wynn, about creating a Las Vegas casino around the theme of himself. Thanks to MTV, there is now some terrifying proof of this. The design was done by Timothy Patterson - well, if you want to call it a design. I think it's just a Gundam with Michael Jackson's face attatched to it.
Either way, this would be so incredibly terrifyingly awesome. Also, evidently this place would only exist in the future because there are flying cars on the space-high way around it.
Registration for the second annual World's Largest Flip Cup Tournament has opened! It's going to be held on October 11th and starts at 1 pm at Hooters Casino Hotel in Las Vegas. Each team is made up of 6 players and registration is $30 a person for participants and $25 for spectators. During the tournament, there is a 3 hour open beer bar and all beer while playing is free!
The winners of the championship team will win a 7-night Spring Break Package to Negril, Jamaica, courtesy of Sun Splash Tours. Finally, a chance to prove that all those nights playing in college weren't a waste!
Full details and special promotions to get extra cheap hotel rooms available below.
Harrah's Entertainment, owner of the World Series of Poker, announced yesterday that they will be extending their existing contract with ESPN to broadcast the World Series of Poker for another 7 years starting in 2011 until 2017.
No financial terms were discussed but viewers can expect at least the same amount of coverage as years before.
Joe Francis, the producer of Girls Gone Wild, was supposed to be giving a court deposition about his unpaid gambling debts to Wynn Casino. His antics during the deposition didn't win him any favors since the judge ruled against him, forcing him to pay back the $2 million debt plus interest and court costs.
Francis repeatedly misused the 5th amendment, refusing to answer simple questions - like if he had a cell phone. During the same deposition, he sent multiple e-mails from his phone and took a call. He also "repeated[ly] attempt[ed] to disrupt the deposition with flatulence" according to a lawyer representing Wynn.
But the final straw for the judge was when Francis took the Fifth by reading the privilege in English from a card his lawyer had given him - for the record, Francis grew up in California.
Francis tried to make claims that the Wynn had broken laws by hiring prostitutes for him but refused to answer the most basic questions about them, including if he had sex with them or what their genders were.
In the end, Judge Leavitt said, "[This is] the most ridiculous exercise of the Fifth Amendment I think I've ever seen," and awarded the ruling in favor of Wynn Casino.
Last weekend Ashton Kutcher was in Las Vegas celebrating his stepdaughter's, Rumer Willis, 21st birthday and somehow managed to get to graffiti the roof of Planet Hollywood. Kutcher tagged the roof with his own version of a slot machine named "LUCKY ME" and the painting is visible from many of the higher rooms in the hotel.
Usually people don't brag about spray painting, but shortly after finishing Kutcher tweeted, "just tagged the roof of Planet Hollywood."
Next week is the start of Top Chef Las Vegas which is premiering on Bravo on August 19th and there's no better way to get pumped for it then by visiting one of head judge's, Tom Colicchio, restaurants in Las Vegas! Colicchio has two restaurants in the city, Craftsteak and 'wichcraft both at the MGM Grand.
'wichcraft is a casual sandwich shop known for its unique, tasty sandwiches and wordplay. Located at the MGM, it's a great place to grab a sandwich for lunch, either to eat there or take out to the pool to relax. You can sink your teeth into their sandwiches crafted from artisan breads, slow-roasted meats, seasonal produce and premium cheeses. Both breakfast and lunch sandwiches are available, so when you're tired of the buffets check out 'wichcraft. Don't forget to check out their combo upgrade, when most places try to upgrade you with a drink and chips, it's not worth it. At 'wichcraft, combos come with a sandwich, chips, a drink and some fresh fruit.
Sicilian Tuna with fennel, black olives and lemon on baguette 
Looking for a way to cool off in Vegas this summer? Well look elsewhere because things are just getting hotter here! The Stratosphere announced the addition of Bikini Blackjack to their newly renovated pool. Every day of the weekend: Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 7 pm will continue throughout the summer.
If you're tired of playing cards, they also offer water balloon tossing and beer pong tournaments. Sure, the odds are probably slightly against you in this game but let's be honest, you're not playing Bikini Blackjack to get rich.
Pink's Hot Dogs have been available in Las Vegas before but this is the first time that Pink's is getting their own restaurant in the city. Pink's hot dogs were served at Aladdin's in Zanzibar's Cafe back in 2005 but now Planet Hollywood is making the effort to put a full service Pinks in their resort.
No longer just a simple cart, the new Pinks Hot Dogs will be a stand-alone bar and restaurant in Planet Hollywood and will be opening (hopefully) this month. But Pink's legendary hot dogs sport entertaining names and epic flavors. Sure, Bobby Flay may have beaten them once in a throwdown but nothing compares to their classic Stretch Chili Cheese Dog, the Martha Stewart Dog (10" Stretch Dog, relish, onions, bacon, chopped tomatoes, sauerkraut & sour cream), the L.A. Philharmonic Conductor Gustavo Dedamel Dog (Stretch hot dog, guacamole, American & Swiss cheese, fajitasmix, jalapeno slice, topped with tortilla chips) or the Lord of the Rings Dog (10" Stretch Dog, Yummy BBQ sauce, toppped with onion rings).
Pink's Hot Dogs is expected to open sometime in August in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood.
**UPDATE** Pink's opened up last week! The grand opening is scheduled for sometime in September!
LaMont Jordan of the Denver Broncos (formerly the Patriots and the Raiders) has been sued by the Mirage casino after multiple check markers bounced or were fakes without an account according to a lawsuit filed.
Jordan supposedly owes $20,000 in unpaid markers in addition to interest. Neither side has issued a comment so far.
That's all that's been reported by The USAToday at this point.
Like all things named Tropicana, Tropicana Las Vegas showed off their new logo last Thursday! The old logo was created over 20 years ago and a reimagining was necessary. This is all a continuation of redoing the casino with a new Miami-themed vibe.
"The unveiling of this new company logo marks the beginning of a
complete renovation and rebranding of the property with an energizing
South Beach, Miami feel," Chairman Alex Yemenidjian said.
The complete renovation is expected to cost $125 million and will begin later this year. Everything from the casino floor to hotel rooms, the pool and spa facilities, and a new nightclub. Tropicana needs this since it's been unchanged since its
last renovation in 1985. The renovation is expected to be completed in
2010.
Las Vegas is always pushing the envelope when it comes to what they have in the casinos. Elvis on the stage, lions in cages, slot machines that are everywhere from the biggest casino to the smallest gas station.
Resort M has taken it to another level though, by an area of penny slots they have two golden signs. One reads "Vice Shop" and specializing in overpriced apparel and drinks - seriously, why would you buy a $50 hoodie in Las Vegas? But the other sign is the more interesting one, it says "Pharmacy."
No, it isn't some crazy drug themed club. It's an actual full service pharmacy there in the casino. A full service pharmacy that accepts slot points to cover your co-pay if you want. About 800 points will take care of a $25 co-pay. But it makes sense that Resort M would do this, after all the afternoon slot playing crowd is usually older than the night clubbing group.
But Resort M isn't done. This fall, they plan on opening a doctors office.
Looking for some shows to see in Las Vegas this week? Here's a list of shows brought to us via Comptropolis, the site for casino deals and promotions!
- Flamingo Las Vegas presents John Edward on Sunday August 9th
- Caesars Palace Las Vegas presents Bette Midler on Tuesday August 11th
- Paris Las Vegas Napoleon's Lounge every night
- Flamingo Las Vegas presents Vinnie Favorito every night
- Bally's Las Vegas presents Don Arden's Jubilee every night
- Las Vegas Hilton presents Sin City Bad Girls every night except Sunday
- The Improv at Harrah's Las Vegas every night except Monday
- Harrah's Las Vegas presents Legends In Concert every night except Wednesday
- Las Vegas Hilton presents "VOICES" starring Earl Turner & Lani Misalucha every night except Sunday
- Flamingo Las Vegas presents George Wallace every night except Sunday & Monday
- Flamingo Las Vegas presents Donnie & Marie every night except Sunday & Monday
- Caesars Palace Las Vegas Pussycat Dolls Lounge every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Harrah's Las Vegas presents Mac King every night except Sunday and Monday
- Flamingo Las Vegas presents Nathan Burton every night except Monday and Wednesday
- The Plaza Casino presents The Aqua Pit Girls Thursdays to Sunday
Did we miss an event? Feel free to mention it in the comments or e-mail the editor of Comptropolis at editor@comtropolis.com
Las Vegas Weekly has put together a great list containing the top 7 quotes uttered publicly by our mayor, Oscar Goodman. He celebrated his 70th birthday last weekend in style, surrounded by showgirls and plenty of gin of course.
Two of his most memorable quotes include:
7. "A showgirl and a bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin." - Response to a fourth-grader at Jo Mackey Elementary School who asked what Goodman would bring with him if he were ever stranded on a desert island.And you can't forget his views or corporal punishment.
Make sure to check out the entire list over at Las Vegas Weekly - Monday List: A quote barrage from Oscar Goodman.
2. "In the old days in France, they had beheading of people who commit heinous crimes. You know, we have a beautiful highway landscaping redevelopment in our downtown. We have desert tortoises and beautiful paintings of flora and fauna. These punks come along and deface it. I'm saying maybe you put them on TV and cut off a thumb. ... That may be the right thing to do." - During an appearance on the Reno-based "Nevada Newsmakers" issues-and-affairs show.
Last October, James Hackett, a conventioneer from Massachusetts, woke up from a night he doesn't remember but his credit card statement had a different story: a $29,512 story. According to his credit card he spent around $4,000 on alcohol and another $25,000 on "unexplained services" from entertainers known as "Paulina," "Jani Lee," "Isabel," "Vanessa," "Roxanne" and "Lexi" at Club Paradise, a topless club in Las Vegas. And all the charges were rung up between 2:55 a.m. and 8:54 a.m. on October 12th.
One of the best parts is Hackett's recount of events in the lawsuit: he talked to some Red Sox fans from
Phoenix while watching the game and having a few drinks at his hotel bar when someone handed him his wallet after telling him he'd dropped it. The only thing out of the ordinary was his credit card and license had switched spots. Hackett then left for the hotel lobby and apparently blacked out there and
can't remember anything else that may have happened that night. He claims to have no recollection of visiting the club and has filed charges against the club.
Then the club presented documents showing his supposed signature. They also claim that Hackett wasn't drunk, impaired or under any duress from the club to sign the receipts. Hackett's other defense is that you can't feasibly spend $30,000 at a strip club. That's also horribly, horribly wrong.
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