FHBM #751: Spreading Good News

/ Tim

Las Vegas podcast #751 includes:

  • Nora from Queens opener
  • Become a Five Hundy Patron, get bonus stuff
  • LeReve isn’t returning
  • The Mirage is reopening
  • Las Vegas Strip Target opens
  • MSG Sphere construction resumes
  • Area 15 opens in September, Meow Wolf Omega Mart next year
  • Monorail sale looks more likely
  • William Hill is everywhere
  • Listener calls about current Vegas conditions and limitations, Aria, working in Vegas, shopping hours, limited menus, Claim Jumper, pool rules and more Vegasy stuff
  • Hey, Remember This: Viva Veracruz
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494
Play Las Vegas Podcast

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 8/16/20 (49:04 min, 61.7 MB) or subscribe.

FHBM #749: Repressed Memories

/ Tim

Las Vegas podcast #749 includes:

  • Last Week Tonight opener
  • Become a Five Hundy Patron, get bonus stuff
  • More cancelations and delays
  • MGM Resorts gets a new CEO, plans to experiment during the slowdown
  • Melody Sweets has a new show ready
  • More Paris restaurants change names
  • Circa makes bar lineup official
  • Crockfords hotel at Resorts World
  • The D inspires outrage with short-lived tattoo policy
  • Skyvue site sells
  • Listener calls about MGM Grand pool, Holsteins, Top of the World, Caesars Palace, Hattie B’s, Margaritaville and other Vegas stuff
  • Hey, Remember This: Name That Tune Live
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494
Play Las Vegas Podcast

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 8/1/20 (40:05 min, 50.9 MB) or subscribe.

FHBM #748: Devil in the Desert

/ Tim

Las Vegas podcast #748 includes:

  • Regis opener
  • Become a Five Hundy Patron, get bonus stuff
  • Caesars/Eldorado merger finally happens
  • Indigo Lounge gets a design downgrade
  • The Cromwell becomes Love Island
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race: Vegas Revue coming to VH1
  • Show ticket update
  • Scorpions reschedule residency
  • Aria downgrades its pizza joint and dumps Sage
  • Lagasse’s Stadium closes
  • Wynn reduces mid-week operations
  • Eric Shaw’s Devil in the Desert, available on Apple Music and Amazon Music
  • Hey, Remember This: The Kids in the Hall residency that wasn’t
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494
Play Las Vegas Podcast

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 7/26/20 (31:27 min, 40.6 MB) or subscribe.

FHBM #747: Community Tongs

/ Tim

Las Vegas podcast #747 includes:

  • Veep opener
  • Become a Five Hundy Patron, get bonus stuff
  • Vdara reopens
  • Palazzo scales back hotel operations
  • Tropicana sets Sept. 1 reopening
  • Caesars plans late August buffet reopening
  • The Drew is pretending like it’s opening in 2023
  • Resorts World announced game-changing theater details
  • More project updates
  • Virgin Hotels announces sports book operator
  • Circa plans Jack Pots cafe
  • LVCVA contemplates monorail purchase
  • Tiger-based magic’s return is imminent
  • Listener calls about current conditions and protocols, Bugsy & Meyer’s, Wynn buffet, Big Elvis, TiTo caution, Sahara, China Poblano, Peppermill, Strat and other Vegasy stuff
  • Hey, Remember This: Bourbon Room
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494
Play Las Vegas Podcast

Direct download of the podcast: Five Hundy By Midnight 7/18/20 (48:57 min, 61.1 MB) or subscribe.

First Look at Circa Resort & Casino Bars

/ Tim

The world-famous, blue ribbon team of sleuths from the Five Hundy Investigative Center have been at it again. After holing up in a suburban Twin Cities underground lair for the past two weeks, our crew got their grubby little hands on yet another treasure trove of as-yet-unannounced Circa Resort & Casino details and renderings. This time around, let’s look at what’s in store for bars.

Circa Bar

Before even stepping foot into downtown’s newest casino, you’ll have the chance to get your booze on at Circa Bar. Because everybody loves a good Las Vegas dick measuring contest, this bar will be touted as the longest bar on Fremont Street. Grab a selection of 24 frozen cocktails or, if your palate has advanced beyond that of a 12-year-old, order your favorite beer or mixed drink.

Circa Bar

Vegas Vickie’s

If you’ve been to Circa’s website, you’ve already seen this beauty of a lobby bar, Vegas Vickie’s. Located just steps from the registration desk and the casino, this retro-styled bar with crushed velvet seats will provide a great place to meet friends under the watchful eye of every Vegas Nerd’s favorite cowgirl.

Vegas Vickies

Overhang Bar

The second-floor casino features Overhang Bar, so named because it overlooks the sports book. Also, Hangover Bar would be a little too spot-on. This bar will be open 24/7.

Overhang Bar

Mega Bar

You may have seen cropped renderings of the first-floor casino bar, but now it has a name – Mega Bar. This 24/7 bar is about 65 feet longer than The D’s Longbar, so Mega seems appropriate. Mega Bar includes 40 TVs that will air sporting events carefully curated by Circa’s experienced team of active content management professionals. Even better, Mega Bar will offer 120 beers on tap from two dozen different brands. Try all 120 and win a prize – cirrhosis of the liver.

Mega Bar

Legacy Club

Finally, we have the jewel at the top of Circa’s crown, Legacy Club. This rooftop cocktail lounge includes an outdoor terrace with a fire pit to cool you down on those warm summer nights. Like other Las Vegas bars with a view, cocktails prices will likely match the altitude, but so what? You’re on vacation in Las Vegas. Live a little.

Legacy Club