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Charleston Blvd., 702-385- 3110; frankiestikiroom.com FRANKLIN Rich dark woods and black leather lend an air of mystique to Delano's stylish craft-cocktail lounge. Delano Las Vegas, 702-632-7888; delanolasvegas.com THE GOLDEN TIKI Located in Chinatown, the newer of Vegas's two tiki bars features tropical drinks, talking tiki statues, and a giant conch shell.3939 Spring Mountain Road, 702-222- 3196; thegoldentiki.com HERBS & RYE Head off the Strip for this romantic bar whose drinks reflect a timeline that begins in the 1700s and ends with the present-day cocktail revival. 3713 W. Sahara Ave., 702-982-8036; herbsandrye.com MANDARIN BAR Take in the sights at this under-the-radar hangout on the 23rd floor of the Mandarin Oriental, which showcases a selection of tea-based cocktails. Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com PARASOL UP/ PARASOL DOWN With colorful fabrics and hanging lanterns, this two-level lounge overlooks Wynn's picturesque Lake of Dreams. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3392; wynnlasvegas.com PETROSSIAN BAR Bellagio's ground-floor piano bar is known as much for its afternoon tea service as it is for its fine vodkas and caviars. Bellagio, 702-693-6163; bellagio.com SPAGO Gourmet dishes like smoked-salmon pizza make Wolfgang Puck's original Vegas outpost one of the Strip's best options for a power lunch. The Forum Shops at Caesars, 702-369-6300; caesars.com SW STEAKHOUSE Overlooking Wynn's Lake of Dreams, SW Steakhouse is one of a handful of restaurants in the country to serve certified-authentic Kobe beef. Wynn Las Vegas, 702-770-3325; wynnlasvegas.com TWIST Pierre Gagnaire's Mandarin Oriental restaurant—his only presence in the States— offers creative takes on French fare (broccoli ice cream, anyone?). Mandarin Oriental, 888-881-9367; mandarinoriental.com VERANDA Vegas's ultimate brunch hot spot also boasts an afternoon tea, an intimate lounge, and a lush pool-facing patio. Four Seasons, 702-632- 5121; fourseasons.com YARDBIRD This Miami transplant is known for its experimental cocktails, Southern-style finger foods, and delightfully addictive fried chicken. Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian and Palazzo, 702-297-6541; venetian.com DRINKS BOUND Mixology pro Salvatore Calabrese pays his respects to iconic cocktails of the past inside this ultra-posh lounge. The Cromwell, 702-777- 3777; thecromwell.com CENTER BAR A legend in its own right for 20 years and counting, Hard Rock's celeb-favorite Center Bar is back and better than ever after undergoing a full-scale renovation. Party on. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 702-693-5000; hardrockhotel.com THE CHANDELIER At this unforgettable tri-level hot spot shrouded in crystals, each floor maintains its own distinctly cool theme. Cosmopolitan, 702-698-7979; cosmopolitanlas vegas.com CLIQUE Cosmopolitan's newest avant-garde lounge concept raises the stakes with artisanal cocktails and an intimate tableside mixology program. Cosmopolitan, 702-698- 7939; cosmopolitan lasvegas.com DOWNTOWN COCKTAIL ROOM The city's hub of creative mixology, this swank lounge releases a new menu with each change of season. 111 Las Vegas Blvd. S., 702-880-3696; downtowncocktail room.com FIZZ David Furnish and Elton John's two-story Champagne bar is an exquisite blend of '70s-style bronze accents and faux-fur prints. Caesars Palace, 702-776- 3200; caesars.com FRANKIE'S TIKI ROOM Authentic tiki drinks in a retro-style space accented by hand-carved furnishings, vintage posters, and an exotica soundtrack. 1712 W. vegasmagazine.com 53 ROCK ON! Party under the stars with the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC) as they welcome some of rock's best-known artists for thrilling outdoor concerts. The Goo Goo Dolls have sold more than 9 million records since they formed, and they return to Vegas on September 16th at DLVEC, joined onstage by Collective Soul and Tribe Society. Just one day later, multiplatinum artists Counting Crows and Grammy Award-winning singer Rob Thomas appear at DLVEC to perform some of their most iconic hits from the past two decades. Fans can visit dlvec.com for tickets and more information.