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Juleps and Seersucker Over the Strip

Time for The Kentucky Derby. Vegas Style.

By Sam Eichner

Momofuku at 1am. It’s Almost Poetic.
THE PEACH PIT

Momofuku at 1am. It’s Almost Poetic.

David Chang’s Momofuku just dealt quite the blow to all other late-night Vegas restaurants, hatching a plan to serve you chili-glazed fried chicken sandwiches, pork belly ramen and chilled spicy noodles until 2am every night at Peach Bar. It’s like the man lives inside your head.

You May Never Have to Leave the Pool Again
ALL YOU DO IS WYNN-WYNN-WYNN NO MATTER WHAT

You May Never Have to Leave the Pool Again

NightSwim, The Wynn’s exceptionally sexy nocturnal pool party, is now happening every night of the weekend. Expect people with names like Diplo, Skrillex, and the Chainsmokers to appear, while you splash new friends from a giant, inflatable donut. This is what you came to Vegas for.

Breathe. They’re Going to Take Your Phone.
CELL BLOCK

Breathe. They’re Going to Take Your Phone.

Q: So what’s a Digital Wellness Escape?
A: A lavish way to disconnect for a day.
Q: What does it entail?
A: Giving up your phone, eating a healthy breakfast then undergoing a relaxing, eleven-step rejuvenation process at Mandarin Oriental’s spa.
Q: What’s their wi-fi password?
A: Nice try.

Rock’s Greatest Albums. Live By the Poolside.
BETTER OFF LED

Rock’s Greatest Albums. Live By the Poolside.

Each month through summer, Downtown Grand’s rooftop pool deck will have a band playing one of rock’s greatest albums while you swim and party. This week it’s Zeppelin IV. It should be fun, revisiting music that comes from an instrument. And not having glow sticks in your face.

We Like Your Derby Day Odds...
DERBY DEEDS

We Like Your Derby Day Odds...

2:1: You hit one of Mario Batali’s spots for Local Hero, a special Derby-inspired cocktail with Maker’s, amaro and best mint.
2:1: You live-bet and watch the Derby at Beer Park on the roof of Paris Las Vegas, and subsequently scarf down a Kentucky Hot Brown sandwich.
3:2: You do both.

Sam Eichner

Sam Eichner likes literature, reality television and his twin cats equally. He has consistently been told he needs a shave since he started growing facial hair.

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