The Cosmopolitan is one of the most recent hotels to open in Las Vegas. With its sleek, stylish great looks, it’s a place where diamonds and furs seem to fit in regardless of the desert landscape.  A couple of years ago, I came to Vegas with a large group and we secured tickets to Willie Nelson, who was headlining at the hotel.

We arrived early and confirmed our reservation at Holsteins for made-to-order burgers and oversized milkshakes.  Our sandwiches were stacked a mile-high with a large list of condiments and gourmet toppings.  Fries overflowed in buckets with enough to share between two and with a healthy list of side items, we couldn’t pass up the truffle lobster mac and cheese made with creamy tallegio-mascarpone sauce.  I eventually made my decision by ordering the burger with Point Reyes Bleu Cheese.  Or should I order the one with avocado, eggs and bacon then topped with onion rings?

Although beef is their specialty at Holstein’s, diners can select from chicken, lamb, pork and veggie patties.  And if size matters, smaller portions (sliders) are available as well.

One of my friends ordered the Ultimate S’Mores milkshake made with chocolate liquor and the Ice Cream sandwich shake could have fed a family of four.  There were many other shakes on their menu, but I was sure to fall into a food coma during the concert if I ate another bite.

The service was quick and the portion sizes were overflowing.  We made our way to see Willie with just a few minutes to spare.

We left the concert with a high and wanted to stay at the Cosmopolitan for a couple of drinks.  Our eyes were immediately drawn to the three-story bar that was draped with beautiful glass beads that gave off a fabulous purple aura.  High class A-Listers, hipsters and entourages entered the hotel in large numbers with The Chandelier on their minds. We spent an hour dissecting the fashion and admiring the beautiful people until it was time to return to our hotel.

In Vegas, there are so many attractions, restaurants and clubs to experience and it was time for us to move on to our next adventure.  What attraction, venue or restaurant did you “happen upon” that you enjoyed?  I would love to hear about it!  Leave a message in the Comments Section below.  Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

The Cosmopolitan  of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV   89109
Telephone: 702 675 9828

Where to Stay:

The Cosmopolitan  of Las Vegas
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV   89109
Telephone: 702 675 9828

Where to Eat:

Holstein’s
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV   89109
Telephone: 877 893 2003

What to Eat:

• Italian at Esther’s Kitchen
• Thai cuisine at at Lotus of Siam

What to Read:

• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream, by Hunter S. Thompson
• Literary Las Vegas: The Best Writing About America’s Most Fabulous City, by Tom Wolfe
• Leaving Las Vegas, by John O’Brien
• The Delivery Man, by Joe McGinness, Jr.
• The Desert Rose, by Larry McMurtry

Photo Guide for Las Vegas

• • A Backstage Meet and Greet with Your Favorite Performer
  • Foundation Room Rooftop Bar at Mandalay Bay
  • In front of a Helicopter at the Grand Canyon
  • The Lagoon Inside of the Venetian
  • The Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower
  • Red Rock Canyon
  • The Seven Magic Mountains
  • Welcome to Las Vegas Sign