• David Dennison

    Editor in Chief

    Vegas Local Since 1989

    Born and raised in Las Vegas, David is a true local dedicated to telling the city’s stories the way locals actually live them. With 16+ years in marketing and a Bachelor’s in Hospitality Food & Beverage from UNLV – he blends sharp editorial judgment with growth strategy, spotlighting Vegas culture, food, nightlife, and the people and places that make the city electric.

19 articles

a small cup of traditional turkish coffee served in a decorative cup with thick, dark coffee inside

Restaurants

Downtown

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 Brings Comfort to Fremont East
8 minute read

Istanbul Mediterranean 2 brings a warm, late-night Turkish dining experience to Fremont East, offering flavorful comfort food, inviting atmosphere, and a refreshing change from the

Cat’s Meow karaoke stage and bar inside Neonopolis in Downtown Las Vegas

Experiences & Attractions

Downtown

Cat’s Meow: Big-Stage Karaoke in Downtown Las Vegas
5 minute read

Cat’s Meow is downtown karaoke as the main event—big stage, big crowd energy, and the kind of room that turns strangers into headliners.

Raised By Wolves bar entrance sign near the red door on the second floor of Neonopolis.

Experiences & Attractions

Downtown

Raised By Wolves: The Red-Door Bar Inside Neonopolis That Runs on Pack Energy
7 minute read

Behind a red door inside Neonopolis, Raised By Wolves delivers howling bartenders, a $30 open bar, and nonstop downtown Las Vegas party energy.

Full brunch spread at Le Café Central in Chinatown Las Vegas featuring PB&J French toast, pesto salmon, fruit, bacon, and coffee.

Cafes & Sweets

Spring Valley

Le Café Central: Chinatown’s “Stay Awhile” French Café
5 minute read

Le Café Central slows down Chinatown mornings with French pastries, bold brunch plates, and espresso worth lingering over. It’s a stay-awhile café built for locals

Leg-shaped lamp on a window ledge at the Parlour Downtown.

Restaurants

Downtown

The Parlour on Downtown Fremont: Breakfast Burrito Energy, Champagne Confidence
5 minute read

Downtown mornings come with a choice: quick coffee or breakfast burrito and champagne confidence. At The Parlour Downtown, locals get hearty brunch, boozy options, and

Ordering counter and open kitchen with glowing Roadrunner sign

Bars & Breweries

Summerlin

Roadrunner Saloon: Holding Down Las Vegas Since ’97
6 minute read

The sizzle hits before the plate does. At Roadrunner Saloon, the Famous Sizzling Steak Fajitas and a Jameson order aren’t trends — they’re tradition. A

Interior bar view at Giuseppe’s Bar & Grille in Southwest Las Vegas, featuring a full bar and sports-bar atmosphere.

Bars & Breweries

Southwest

Giuseppe’s Bar & Grille: Italian Sports Bar Staple for Southwest Locals
5 minute read

A true Southwest Las Vegas staple, Giuseppe’s Bar & Grille serves Italian comfort food with sports-bar energy—24 hours a day. From late-night pasta cravings to

“Chase Your White Whale” signage inside White Whale bar.

Bars & Breweries

Downtown

White Whale: Downtown’s New Grown-Up Cocktail Hideout
7 minute read

White Whale feels like the next chapter of downtown cocktails: hidden entrance, quiet room, and drinks built with real intent. It’s refined without being pretentious—where

Atomic Liqours on East Fremont

Bars & Breweries

Downtown

Atomic Liquors: Downtown Vegas’ Original Neon Time Capsule
6 minute read

Atomic Liquors is downtown’s original neon time capsule: dark wood, a wraparound mahogany bar, and real old-Vegas history in the walls. It’s the rare spot

A slice of pizza at Evel Pie on East Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas.

Restaurants

Downtown

Evel Pie: Fremont’s Daredevil Pizza Joint
9 minute read

Evel Pie is the 2 a.m. Fremont East ritual: a dive-bar-meets-pizzeria packed with Evel Knievel memorabilia, cheap beers, and loud rock energy. Grab a giant

Entrance of Corduroy, a rock-and-roll-inspired bar with 1970s decor on East Fremont Street in Las Vegas.

Bars & Breweries

Downtown

Vintage Vibes & Spicy Picklebacks: A Night at Corduroy on Fremont
11 minute read

Corduroy is Fremont East’s retro-cool hideout: lava-lamp glow, vintage speakers, a lightbox photo room, and a laid-back crowd that actually feels local. Go for the

Bartender at 18bin in downtown Las Vegas preparing handcrafted cocktails behind the bar.

Bars & Breweries

Downtown

18bin: Arts District’s Laid-Back Brunch & Cocktail Hangout
7 minute read

Inside the Arts Factory, 18bin blends creative cocktails, a party-ready brunch, and weekend DJs. Expect $25 bottomless mimosas (or a photogenic Mimosa Tower), local-art lounge

Entrance to Park on Fremont in downtown Las Vegas featuring eclectic decor and a playful, inviting design.

Restaurants

Downtown

Park on Fremont: Fremont East’s Whimsical Garden Bar
8 minute read

Tucked just off the chaos of Fremont Street, Park on Fremont is a beloved downtown hideaway known for its quirky garden patio, inventive cocktails, and

Waterfall Beef and Thai Style Wings at Le Thai

Restaurants

Downtown

Le Thai – A Downtown Las Vegas Hidden Gem
8 minute read

Born and raised in Las Vegas, I’ve been coming to Le Thai for nearly 15 years—and it’s still my personal and professional pick for the

Lepro Team at CES

Local Spotlight

Spring Valley

Lighting Up Las Vegas: The Story of Lepro Lighting
4 minute read

Lepro – a smart lighting brand headquartered in Las Vegas – has quietly grown from a humble LED startup to an industry trailblazer in AI-driven

Tree of Life at the center of the Route 91 Healing Garden.

Local Spotlight

Downtown

Route 91 Healing Garden: A Place Where Las Vegas Remembers
6 minute read

Created from heartbreak and hope, the Route 91 Healing Garden offers Las Vegas a sacred space to remember, reflect, and honor the 58 lives lost

La Casa Cigars and Lounge - A Luxurious Nightlife Escape

Bars & Breweries

Summerlin

La Casa Cigars & Lounge: An Upscale Escape into Luxury & Sophistication
5 minute read

Nestled in Tivoli Village, La Casa Cigars & Lounge offers an upscale yet cozy escape into the world of fine cigars and premium drinks. Whether

CJ's Italian Ice and Custard - Las Vegas

Cafes & Sweets

Spring Valley

Scoops, Smiles, and Sweet Surprises at CJ’s Italian Ice & Custard
4 minute read

There’s a little place on the west side of Las Vegas, where the scent of freshly made cones mingles with the sound of laughter, and