The Vegas Radar

Hush Puppies and So Very Much Ping-Pong

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PLAYMATING CALL

Wanted: Future <em>Playboy</em> Playmates

The following message was intercepted from Mandalay Bay’s security team:

“Playboy is planning to take over the hotel this weekend. Word is, their Bunnies are searching for future Playmates by day and partying mansion-style at Light by night.”

It’s... not a hostile takeover.

LET’S TABLE THIS

Lotta Ping-Pong. Lotta Party.

Quick, someone call Guinness World Records. On the eve of the US Open Finals for table tennis, the Linq is hosting the world’s biggest ping-pong pool party. They’ll have 20 ping-pong tables and 30,000 balls and two lavish pools and... hmm. On second thought, no rush on that call.

BORDER PATROL

A Backyard BBQ at Border Grill

We know of a place. On an outdoor patio. Overlooking the Mandalay Bay’s Lazy River. Where you and your so-inclined compatriots can enjoy fresh blanco margaritas and Mexican-style BBQ before taking in a concert on the beach. It’s called... Border Grill. Has a ring to it.

FRIENDS AND HEXX’S

This Is a Story About Brunch

Hexx’s New Weekend Brunch

“Wait until you try the bacon-infused-gin Bloody Mary,” you say, forking your carnitas hash. “Just wait.” The rich smell of french toast made with Ecuadoran chocolate hangs heavy in the air. A waiter arrives, places the Bloody on the table. Your date takes a sip...

TO BE CONTINUED

KEEP ON TRUCKIN’

Lobster Hush Puppies from a Truck

We landed a totally fake interview with Ben Vaughn (of Food Network fame):

UD: Heard you have a food truck called Southern Kitchen now.
BV: Yup. We serve lobster hush puppies, hot chicken and strawberry shortcake.
UD: Heard you’re doing pop-up dinners, too.
BV: Yeah...
UD: Heard—
BV: What is this?

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