Susan's Chocolate Wonders opens in Las Vegas

Susan’s Chocolate Wonders Grand Opening at 9340 West Flamingo Road #116 is a long awaited event for those who have had the opportunity to experience the wonderful creations by Susan Chin. Featuring exquisite image printed chocolates in various sizes, Susan customizes her chocolates for all special occasions whether it’s for birthdays, sweet 16 parties, quincinieras, or weddings. The Grand Opening party on Friday, March 21st from 2pm to 8pm is hosted by event planning and marketing company AngeLiKa Promotions, LLC and will offer refreshments, appetizers, and entertainment in celebration of Susan’s first store location. If you would like more information about this event, please contact Kaori Nagao at 702.577.7659 or email to kaori@angelikapromotions.com.

Goin to AGO go

AGO, the elegant Italian trattoria named after its celebrated executive chef partner, Agostino Sciandri officially opened last night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in a decadent grand opening reception hosted by partner Robert De Niro and Sciandri.
 
Guests noshed on AGO's signature fare including Risotto Funghi, Gnocchi with Pesto, Rigatoni with Wild Boar Sauce, Sliced Filet Mignon and Wild Salmon with Caper sauce.
 
Action sports star Carey Hart who will be opening a new club, Wasted Space at the Hard Rock in the coming months joined the festivities. Also showing support for the hotel's newest culinary offering was chef Nobu Matsuhisa, whose world famous restaurant Nobu is located across from AGO.
 
The exclusive event was attended by 300 of De Niro and Sciandri's friends and fans, including Las Vegas notables and visiting performers, such as Mike Tyson, Bob Saget, Magician Nathan Burton, Extra ‘s Tanika, Michael Politz, Mary Wilson of the Supremes and Siegfried of Siegfried and Roy.
 

 

'Save The Boobs" Poker Run

 

Scores Las Vegas and 97.1 The Point Host 'Save The Boobs" Poker Run Pre-Party and Entertainer Auction Saturday, March 8 Motorcycle run benefits the American Cancer Society

 

WHO: Scores Las Vegas, Las Vegas' premier gentlemen's club, and 97.1 The Point, "#1 for Classic Rock" to benefit the American Cancer Society.

WHAT: Join Scores Las Vegas and 97.1's Steph Mackenzie as they broadcast live for a poker run pre-party and entertainer auction. The beautiful entertainers of Scores will be auctioned off to accompany motorcycle riders on the 2008 'Save the Boobs' motorcycle the following day

Sunday, March 9. The annual motorcycle ride benefits
the American Cancer Society and breast cancer awareness.
Locals receive 2-for-1 drinks all night at the main bar.

WHEN: Saturday, March 8, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
WHERE: Scores Las Vegas, Nightclub & Cabaret
3355 S. Procyon St. Las Vegas, NV 89102

Additional
Information: VIP reservations 702.367.6040 or www.LVScores.com.

 

 

Exclusive: Hooters peters out.. to new BRAND

 

In another TheVegasEye.com EXCLUSIVE, Hooters Hotel and Casino is currently under contract with future plans of conversion to a high-end luxury lifestyle property currently under the working name BRAND.  The transaction is not set to close until sometime midsummer.  The news of this has been floating around for sometime now and the parties involved have already started being pursued by major nightclub management companies and International hotel and resort organizations. However, the plan is to own and operate every outlet on property in its entirety.  This will include the restaurants, nightclubs and retail stores.

 

The Hooters re-development is being led by celebrity designer Dodd Mitchell.  Adapting the existing bones and structure of the building with Mitchell designing everything in the building.  This may be the first organic boutique gaming property on the strip.  Dodd stated boldly,” you will never see anything like this.  I am designing this as if you are coming into my home.” The cabanas at the pool will be separated by waterfall curtains and islands.  The nightclub will be on the rooftop.  TheVegasEye.com has been given these exclusive illustrations of the changes for our readers.

 

 

Rehab...better than ever

 

Rehab reaches a new high.  New leadership and new features coming for 08.  Out with the Old in with the New – it’s obvious that change is happening at The Hard Rock.  With the expansion construction underway, I’ve learned about some exciting staff changes as well.   My sources told me exclusively that nightlife veteran Shannon DuPont will reign over the Rehab ropes beginning this season along with Guy Wilson.  The entire Body English nightlife team will be on hand for Rehab as well.  What started out as Vegas’ first, hottest, most successful pool party has become much more than a weekly Sunday at the pool.  With this season’s announcement of “Rehab The Movie” along with Rehab Beverage it has turned into an enterprise of its own. Hard Rock Vice Pres. Phil Shalala said, “Thanks to the tireless commitment of all the people behind the scenes, we have created a Las Vegas institution on Sundays. We appreciate all the work everyone has put into Rehab to make it such a success.  That said, we are truly excited about the upcoming season with a fresh, powerhouse team.”

In addition to new leadership, look for other new features like 7 additional cabanas, an all new VIP daybed deck and new custom amenities in all cabanas.

EYE SPY

Wednesday night at TAO Las Vegas, Nightclub & Bar magazine threw a Dos Equis sponsored event to celebrate the 2008 list of Top 100 Nightclubs and Bars. The night’s hosts were Cindy Margolis, the Internet’s most downloaded woman and the ex-Miss USA Tara Conner hosted. Friday night, TAO Las Vegas saw several celebrities coming through to enjoy one of Vegas' hottest spots. Television icon Regis Philbin was spotted enjoying a quiet dinner with friends. Next, Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford had dinner with a large group including former N'SYNC star JC Chasez before hitting up the club where the star of the night was NY Giants captain and Superbowl champion Michael Strahan. TAO threw a huge celebration party for Strahan and 20 of his closest friends including Eddie Murphy's ex-wife Nicole Murphy. Everyone partied well into the morning as another Friday in Las Vegas came to a close. On Saturday night, "Little Miss Sunshine" star Abigail Breslin dining at the Asian bistro with her family.

It was a sensational celebrity packed party under the light of the Luxor Wednesday night inside LAX Nightclub as the Miss LAX competition kept club goers on their toes and the beauties kept heads turning. Taking in the sights of the beautiful knock-out competition from the main stage was former heavy weight champ "Iron" Mike Tyson and mixed martial arts fighter Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Also hanging out on stage was actress Ashley Leggat who danced to the irresistible sounds of resident DJ Vice and relaxed with girlfriends. Enjoying the company of friends and the exciting scene around him, Minnesota Vikings player Adrian Peterson drank Dom Perignon Champagne until last call. Also making LAX their Wednesday night party-spot of choice was local comedic entertainer Carrot Top and WWE star Dave Batista in separate parties. Before heading to LAX Nightclub, Batista and a group of friends dined in the highly fashionable Social House lounge. Meanwhile at Company American Bistro, poker professional Jean-Robert Bellande bit into butter lettuce salad and savored lobster risotto as he revisited The Strip’s chic eatery. Thursday night, PURE was the scene of the NBC National Heads-Up Poker Draw Party.  A mix of celebrities joined the field including actors Don Cheadle, Jennifer Tilly, Jason Alexander, Shannon Elizabeth and Gabe Kaplan as well as former professional athletes Jerome Bettis and Orel Hershiser. The poker stars included David Williams, Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, Jean-Robert Bellande, Johnny Chan, Jamie Gold and the legendary Doyle Brunson. Additional poker players who made their way to PURE included; Andy Bloch, Patrik Antonius, David Benyamine, Chad Brown, Scott Clemente, Todd Brunson, T.J. Cloutier, Allen Cunningham, Annie Duke, Bill Edler, Freddy Deeb, Tom Dawn, Eli Elezra, Sam Farha, Scott Fischman, Barry Greenstein, Joe Hachem, Clonie Gowen, Sam Grizzle, Gus Hansen, Jennifer Harman, John Juanda, Howard Lederer, Jonathan Little, Erick Lindgren, Mike Matusow, Daniel Negreanu, Michael Mizrachi, Scotty Nguyen, David Pham, Greg Raymer, Tom Schneider, Huck Seed, Vanessa Rousso, Erik Seidel, David Singer, J.C. Tran, Kenny Tran, Gavin Smith, Paul Wasicka and Jerry Tang. Meanwhile down The Strip, Steve Harwell, lead singer of Smash Mouth took in the incredible sights and sounds at LAX. At the wildest watering hole in Las Vegas, Dick’s Last Resort, NASCAR driver Bobby Hamilton Jr. made a pit stop for a filling of chicken and ribs. Sin City sizzled Friday night as LAX Nightclub sent the party scene soaring with special guest hosts Brody Jenner and Frankie Delgado. Joined by Frostee Rucker of the Cincinnati Bengals, the reality TV bad boys took to their favorite spot at a red hot VIP booth on the dance floor of the gorgeous, two story club. Also partying at LAX Friday night were Mindfreak Criss Angel and comedian Carrot Top. Earlier in the evening, the sexy spot hosted a private affair which featured pulse-quickening performances by musicians Dave Navarro and Suzie McNeil. Saturday night was another Las Vegas party extravaganza as Brody Jenner and Frankie Delgado did it up big at PURE Nightclub. Also partying it up at PURE was Super Bowl Champion, NY Giants defensive end Michael Strahan who took to a table on the VIP stage and 2006 World Series of Poker Champion Jamie Gold who opted for a VIP table on the dance floor. Meanwhile, at the wildest watering hole on The Strip, Dick's Last Resort was treated to a special performance as Gina Glocksen sat in with the house band, Panama. Glocksen, a top-10 finalist from American Idol season six rocked out all night singing many of her favorites and keeping the crowd pumped until last call. 

 

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