One Hot Sign In One Cool Bar

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We at ELV like a lot of things about the Vanguard Lounge — its superior, seasonal cocktails being foremost among them. But the interior design — all concrete and cool — makes it the perfect place to grab a summer libation….or a post-prandial (liquid) purveyance.

And, as you can see above, it also has some pretty artful signage on its walls.

Just thought you’d like to know.

VANGUARD LOUNGE

516 East Fremont St.

Las Vegas, NV 89101

702.868.7800

http://www.vanguardlv.com/

BAR + BISTRO is Bringin’ it Downtown

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“It’s about friggin’ time,” was all ELV could think to himself as he took bite after bite of terrific tapas at the newly minted, completely overhauled Bar + Bistro downtown. Some of the items cost as little as four bucks (for fantastically-fried sweet potato fries), and everything tastes like there’s someone who cares about it in the kitchen (unlike some other “tapas” bars around town).

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RESNICKS Rolls the Dice

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It’s tiny (three short aisles), carries only good stuff (there’s not a Slim Jim in sight), and has yet to get its beer and wine license (coming real soon). There’s even a dj turntable kit at the entrance — which is normally a signal to ELV to make a quick exit. But once you take a minute and stroll through, look at the produce, and notice this is the only retail outlet in town for Bon Breads fabulouso stuff…you realize itty bitty Resnicks is doing what no business in downtown has done in like…forever: bring good groceries to people living there.

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