Posted on Aug 07, 2010 under Las Vegas |
MGM Grand
The MGM Grand resort in Las Vegas is looking for the lamest person in America to turn their mediocre existence into the vacation of a lifetime by competing in the resort’s Get A Life Giveaway. The resort’s newest promotion offers contestants the opportunity to submit a campaign video for a chance to win a “Maximum Vegas” weekend at MGM Grand.
To enter, contestants create a video of their not-so-exciting life, upload it to YouTube and submit their entry to the giveaway website by August 30 at 11:59 p.m. From August 31 to September 9, visitors to the contest website can vote for their favorite video. The five videos that receive the most votes along with an additional five videos selected by MGM Grand will move onto a final round in which a team of judges will select the Grand Prize winner.
MGM Grand L'Atelier Dining Room
The Grand Prize winner not only will have his or her life dubbed the lamest, but also will reap the benefits by enjoying an all-expenses-paid weekend stay at MGM Grand including luxurious suite accommodations for the winner and three guests, gourmet dinners, a pool cabana at WET REPUBLIC, complimentary nightclub admission and bottle service at Tabú and Studio 54, tickets to KÁ™ by Cirque du Soleil®, a helicopter tour of The Strip and much more. Now that’s a pretty sweet prize. Go to http://getalifegiveaway.com for more info.
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 under Archives, Food and Travel News |
TASTE OF BEVERLY HILLS, PRESENTED BY FOOD & WINE, “TWEET TO EAT” CONTEST STARTS ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, OFFERING FOOD FANS A CHANCE TO WIN TWO WEEKEND PASSES TO THE LABOR DAY FESTIVAL
Follow the “Taste of Beverly Hills” Food & Wine Festival on Twitter (@TasteofBH) August 1-15 for daily culinary clues about participating chefs and the first fan to correctly guess each of the 15 chefs (answers accepted via e-mail after 4 p.m. August 16) will receive two weekend passes to the event, a $1,000 value.
“Taste of Beverly Hills,” presented by Food & Wine, is a four-day food, wine, and music extravaganza, taking place behind the Beverly Hilton Hotel September 2-5, 2010. This event will showcase over 50 chefs and restaurants from throughout Los Angeles, and the country, as well as cooking demonstrations, LG Electronics’ “Taste of Something Better” live culinary competition, wine seminars from top vintners, and more.
In anticipation of the upcoming festival, the Taste of Beverly Hills and FOOD & WINE invite devoted food fans to get to know the celebrated chefs who will make up the culinary lineup through a daily Twitter contest, held August 1-15, culminating in the chance to win the grand prize of two complimentary weekend passes (a $1000 value). In addition to the grand prize, opportunities to win other festival related perks will be announced throughout the contest, via the @TasteofBH Twitter feed.
Beginning August 1 and continuing through August 15, the Taste of Beverly Hills Twitter account will post a daily “Culinary Clue” about a participating chef (Twitter hash tag: #CCTOBH). The first fan to send an e-mail to TweetToEat@TheTasteofBeverlyHills.com after 4 p.m. on Monday, August 16, with all 15 correct chef names will receive two complimentary weekend passes. Weekend passes grant access to all Taste of Beverly Hills sessions, exclusive of the Thursday, September 2 “90210 City of Beverly Hills Celebration,” which is an individually ticketed event. Additional opportunities to win festival prizes will be announced, via Twitter, throughout the contest.
Visit www.thetasteofbeverlyhills.com The Taste of Beverly Hills for a full schedule of events.
Posted on May 05, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas |
VEGAS.com, the world’s largest city travel web site, launches an exclusive way to get all the great perks of a local, by using the VEGAS Insider Card™. Travelers who make a purchase of $200 or more on VEGAS.com for any Vegas hotel stay, air/hotel package, show ticket, nightclub pass or tour will receive a personalized insider card to enhance their trip. By flashing their insider card, VEGAS.com customers gain special access to retail shopping discounts, show merchandise discounts, dining and drink specials, spa bonuses and more. Equipped with both a magnetic stripe and bar code, the card will tie back into future technological innovations created by VEGAS.com.
The VEGAS Insider Card™ features countless deals and add-ons from dozens of hospitality partners in and around Las Vegas. Card members benefit from deals designed exclusively for them, and 24/7customer service provided by the local experts at VEGAS.com, should they need help redeeming offers or selecting activities.
Those who qualify will receive the card in the mail before their trip date and can simply show the card at any participating partner for the desired deal or giveaway. To find out more about this program and see the most up-to-date deals, visit www.vegas.com/insider.
Posted on Feb 27, 2010 under Archives, Las Vegas |
Union restaurant in ARIA
I recently met up with my friends and poker buddies Gina and Tom at the new Union restaurant in ARIA at City Center, Las Vegas. They were there playing lots of poker, I was there to finish research on the travel guidebook for Las Vegas.
killer cocktails
They have a long list of killer cocktails, which we enjoyed. The 5,828 square foot avant garde dining room was designed by renowned architect Adam Tihany and features a bar, lounge and dining area. Union serves up contemporary American cuisine with a strong emphasis on steaks. We started off by sharing the King Crab Scampi, below.
King Crab Scampi
We all ended up getting the filet mignon which was delicious. It is served with a huge slab of melted butter on top. so if you don’t like all the fat ask them when you order to forego the cholesterol stick.
Yum. Filet with melted butter
I also ordered the All Year Corn, which is fresh corn with shallots, lemon thyme and sweet butter. It was delicious and our fave of the night. Tom and Gina ordered the hash browns with come with carmelized onions, bacon and sour cream, also tasty.
All Year Corn
crispy hash browns
For dessert, we indulged in the warm chocolate cake. Luckily, we split this three ways as it was really rich.
chocolate cake
Nice and goey in the middle
The three poker players
Gina and Tom went back to the tables (and cleaned up) and I went back to Lake Las Vegas where I stayed a few days before heading off to Palazzo. I highly recommend visiting Union if you are in the mood for a great steak. The ambiance is a bit loud, but the steaks, sides and drinks are worth the trip. Union, 3730 Las Vegas Boulevard South, ARIA, 877/230-2742 for reservations.
