CAUSE A STIR

Toast clarified espresso martinis 23 stories above the Strip at Hard Shake, one of the fresh new concepts from the Waldorf Astoria’s multi-million-dollar renovation. Rendered in glossy stone floors, jewel-toned velvet seating, and marble tables, the cocktail bar is pure swank, pulling inspiration from old-Hollywood glamour but with a Las Vegas twist – so yes, your mezcal, rose, and ginger cocktail does arrive in a smoking treasure chest for a touch of theatrics. Cocktails are the lounge’s calling card, though an extensive wine and beer menu offers spectacular options for non-spirit drinkers. There are nibbles, too, spanning oxtail empanadas, sesame tuna with citrus caviar, mushroom arancini with truffle aioli, and its signature Caviar Royale, a spread of Ossetra caviar, artisanal onion crisps, crème fraîche, and fine herbs. 3752 S Las Vegas Blvd, hilton.com/en/hotels/laswdwa

MARC ANTHONY’S WAY

Marc Anthony launches his first-ever residency in February at the BleauLive Theater. “Vegas…My Way!” debuts February 13, with ten performances scheduled throughout 2026. In a groundbreaking first, the four-time Grammy and eight-time Latin Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer will perform both English and Spanish-language hits. Anthony has achieved more than 114 chart-topping hits worldwide and sold millions of albums over his 30-year career as a solo artist. His intimate one-man show at Fontainebleau Las Vegas will be an immersive journey through his energy, passion, and soul. 2777 Las Vegas Boulevard S, fontainebleaulasvegas. com/entertainment/marc-anthony

DAZZLING DEBUT

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ Chelsea Tower just unveiled 24 penthouse suites and 14 entourage rooms spanning the resort’s top two floors, offering expansive living spaces, multiple bedrooms, and butler service. Starting at 1,900 square feet and available in two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations, each penthouse has been transformed by Studio Gaia in a palette of rich golds and purples with 360-degree living rooms, statement fabric string chandeliers, sleek wet bars, and sculptural round chaises. Art curated by Rare Culture adds character throughout, while floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces open to sweeping views of the Las Vegas Valley. Select suites include unexpected touches like foosball tables or private Peloton gyms. 3708 S Las Vegas Boulevard, cosmopolitanlasvegas.mgmresorts.com

SEASIDE CRAVINGS

PISCES Bar & Seafare is among the newest restaurants at Wynn Las Vegas, serving showstopping seafood platters, dry-aged whole fish preparations, and housemade pastas complemented by refreshing cocktails, including a selection of Spanish gin and tonics, for seaside getaway vibes. Chef Martin Heierling prepares fresh Mediterranean fish, like salt-baked loup de mer and a bountiful seafood paella with spiny lobster tail, clams, and calamari. Save room for Greek yogurt soft serve with baklava donuts for dessert. The bi-level dining room is decorated in rich blues, gleaming bronze, and warm copper with an expansive seafood display and 400 Murano glass orbs suspended above. Mosaic floors of copper-infused glass and Carrara marble and glazed cobalt urns strike a dramatic tone overlooking the Lake of Dreams. 3131 S Las Vegas Boulevard, wynnlasvegas.com

BUZZY BOA

BOA Steakhouse recently opened its fifth location, at the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, serving up American, Australian, and Japanese A5 Wagyu, including the signature 40-day dry-aged New York strip. The seafood menu is equally robust with Nova Scotia lobster tail, Ora King salmon, caviar cones, and rotating raw bar selections. Whether you’re feeling more surf or turf, don’t skip BOA’s “Boujee” twice-baked potato topped with crème fraîche, chives, and royal select caviar. Striking the balance between fine dining and a high-energy lounge, with a felt ceiling, rift-sawn oak tables, and figured walnut paneling, BOA is a classic American steakhouse with a modern California touch that’s a perfect fit for Vegas. 3500 S Las Vegas Boulevard, boasteak.com