Las Vegas Correspondence – June 2019
The Mob Museum
Las Vegas receives its share of national attention, and the latest comes from USA Today, which named The Mob Museum – The National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement -- the...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2018
Diamond Jack is a meat and potatoes man. A real Nevadan. However, he knows that plant-based foods are finding a greater audience than ever before, and he has discovered Tacotarian, a 100% plant-based Mexican...
Las Vegas Correspondence – September 2018
It’s not often one gets to eat the food of Brittany, France, but you can do that at The Real Crepe, where owners Jean-Jacques and Catherine are making some very good crepes.
This European bistro...
Las Vegas Correspondence – July 2018
Diamond Jack is in the middle of the desert, and sometimes he needs to see the sea. Welcome to SeaQuest Interactive Aquarium at the Boulevard Mall on Maryland Park and its many exhibits, ranging...
Las Vegas Correspondence – January 2019
Bodies are swarming Las Vegas in January!
After the holidays are over you would think Las Vegas would slow down for a month … not happening! January ramps up with bodies everywhere in town at...
Las Vegas Correspondence – April 2017
You never know what you'll find in Las Vegas -- so enjoy!
On April 1st and 2nd, the Silver State Kennel Club will have their AKC (American Kennel Club) Show at the Sports Center of...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2018
Freeze those thoughts about it being too hot in August in Vegas!
Hit some of the coolest places that you probably have not tried, like …
Minus 5° Ice Experience at Mandalay Bay and at the...
Las Vegas – Correspondence – August 2015
Las Vegas
Since pizza is one of the five main food groups, I only eat the very best. Not a problem in Las Vegas as Tony Gemignani, who owns and operates Pizza Rock, is the...
Las Vegas Correspondence – December 2016
Diamond Jack loves great art, and that includes LEGO art. Through Dec. 30 at The Park (on the Strip between New York-New York and Monte Carlo), former corporate lawyer Nathan Sawaya has placed several...
Las Vegas Correspondence – November 2019
The holidays are right around the corner: do you have any money left to spend?
I don’t know about you, but I could use some free or less costly things to do before the shopping...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2020
I know it's February, but I’m not finished with car talk yet!
My December, 2019 correspondence article gave a rundown of a few car showrooms, museums and gatherings. I just wanted to add a couple...
Las Vegas Correspondence – August 2016
Las Vegas
Topgolf plus Blackjack at The El Cortez
Diamond Jack doesn’t golf anymore. After several years of chasing the small white ball around 6,500-yard golf courses, I came to the realization that those five hours...
Las Vegas – Correspondence – September 2015
Las Vegas
Rio Hotel & Casino
How often do you visit the Rio Hotel & Casino? You might be missing out if you have not taken a tour of this just-off-the-Strip location. It’s easy to get...
Las Vegas Correspondence – February 2017
Las Vegas Romance? Maybe not!
It’s heart month, and what could be more warming then getting together with your significant other and going to the Divine Café at the Springs Preserve? On February 10th, they...
Las Vegas Correspondence – May 2018
Diamond Jack wasn’t surprised when he received an invitation to visit El Burro Borracho at the Rio All-Suite Hotel. The restaurant, adjacent to the lively VooDoo Beach pool, comes from Emmy Award-winning television host...
