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The Vantage LV #44
Mustangs, mountaintops, and a few surprises tucked into Downtown.
Matthew Prindiville
July 10, 2025
Your locally curated guide to to the best brand-new eats, events, and hidden gems
[Issue #044 | July 10th, 2025]
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Good morning, Vegas! If you’ve lived here long enough, you know summer in Vegas isn’t just about surviving the heat, it’s thriving in it. The pop-ups that feel personal. The concerts that sneak up on you. The moments that remind you why you chose this city in the first place. This week’s issue is packed with exactly that: new spots, local energy, and a few reasons to actually leave the house before sunset.
📚 A new bookstore with secrets worth collecting
🎤 One of the coolest rooms in town is about to get louder
🐟 Bellagio’s next big thing? Less sauce, more sea
Here’s what’s worth your time this week:
At Monster Quest Escape Rooms, the stories keep getting stranger… and the stakes keep getting higher. Step into Swamp Thing, where a cursed moonshiner’s cabin hides something far more sinister than moonshine, or tackle classics like Curse of the Mummy and Dr. Frankenstein, where every clue brings you closer to the unknown.
Tucked into the heart of the Arts District, it’s the kind of night out that starts with adrenaline and ends with a toast: win or lose. Just make sure your team’s ready. The rooms aren’t getting easier.
Tuscan Cove
📍 Southern Highlands
From the team behind STK and Itsy Bitsy, Tuscan Cove is a new bar-and-patio concept led by local chef Ricardo Romo. You’ll find a laid-back luxury with a menu that spans wood-fired pizzas, steak frites, and one of the better smash burgers you’ll find off-strip. The indoor space is sleek and stylish, but the sprawling patio (fire pits, twinkle lights, and charcuterie boards) is the real draw.
Mad Red Books
📍 Silverado Ranch
Mad Red Books is a new indie shop specializing in rare finds, signed editions, and the kind of literary curation that makes browsing feel like a treasure hunt. It’s run by local collector Joshua Dana, who’s mixing resale with rotating art and in-store appraisals.
Pop Mart
📍 Summerlin
The world’s cutest obsession just touched down in Summerlin. POP MART, famous for designer vinyl toys like Molly, Dimoo, and the feverishly collected Labubu, has opened it’s new Vegas storefront inside Downtown Summerlin.
Mustang Challenge
📍 7.10-12 @ South Point Arena
he Mustang Challenge returns to South Point with top trainers and mustangs squaring off in a weekend-long showcase of grit, grace, and serious horsemanship. It’s part rodeo, part redemption arc as each horse is a former wild mustang adopted through the BLM, now competing in everything from ranch work to a freestyle finale with $50K on the line.
Music on the Mountain
📍 7.12 @ Lee Canyon
This Saturday, the coolest stage in town is literally 9,300 feet above it. Lee Canyon’s summer concert series rolls on with ST1, a homegrown reggae crew known for laid-back island vibes and crowd-warming energy.
On The Record x Dont Tell Comedy
📍 7.12 @ MGM Grand
Don’t Tell Comedy is popping up inside On The Record for a secret-set standup show inside one of Vegas’s coolest hidden lounges. You won’t know who’s performing until showtime, but with past lineups including Netflix regulars and rising comedy killers, the surprise is part of the appeal.
Sneaker Con Las Vegas 2025
📍 7.12-13 @ Las Vegas Convention Center
More than just a buy-sell-trade fest, Sneaker Con is a full-on sneakerverse. This year’s Vegas edition brings 250+ vendors, live auctions, legit check stations, and enough heat to make your grails feel basic.
Fresa Fest
📍 7.11 @ Fergusons Downtown
Fresa’s Skate Shop is celebrating their move to Fergusons with an all-ages fest featuring live music, community vendors, and plenty of room to roll. It’s free, it’s outdoors, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most feel-good hangs of the summer.
Summer Nocturnal Market
📍 7.11 @ The Nerd
If your ideal market experience includes cocktails, cosplay, and shopping under blacklight, this one’s for you. The Nerd is hosting a late-night marketplace packed with offbeat vendors and immersive art for those looking for the unexpected.
Holoholo Market
📍 7.12 @ Fergusons Downtown
Holoholo Market is back at Fergusons with its signature mix of island-made goods, small-batch vendors, and local food under the palms. Swing by for handmade finds, fresh flowers, and maybe the best-smelling booths of any market in town.
Carbone Riviera
📍 This Fall @ Bellagio
The old Picasso space at Bellagio is finally showcasing what’s next. This fall, Major Food Group will debut Carbone Riviera—a whole new spin on the iconic red-sauce classic, this time with a seafood-forward menu, Mediterranean flair, and private boat rides across the Bellagio fountain.
Diamond Spring Mountain Plaza 2026
📍 2026 @ Chinatown
Chinatown’s future just got shinier. A new pedestrian-friendly development called Diamond Spring Mountain Plaza is breaking ground next to V City, aiming for a 2026 debut with sleek storefronts and a more walkable vibe. It’s a clean-lined addition to a neighborhood that’s never stopped evolving.
Backstreet Boys
📍 Starting 7.11 @ Sphere
The Backstreet Boys are launching a nine-night residency built around their Millennium album, complete with immersive visuals, a new single, and enough perfectly choreographed nostalgia to make you forget what year it is.
Yung Bae
📍 7.11 @ Area15
Yung Bae brings his future funk magic to Area15’s neon-soaked dance hall this week. With disco loops, city pop samples, you’ll forget it’s 105° outside. Bonus: Engelwood’s on the bill too, keeping the groove silky and the tempo high.
Kawaii Rave
📍 7.11 @ Swan Dive
Kawaii Rave takes over Swan Dive with hyperpop, k-pop, and EDM spun for the cosplay crowd. Pastel fits, bubblegum beats, and plenty of glowsticks.
Sand River
📍 7.12 @ The Hideaway Tavern
Sand River is bringing their rowdy, riff-heavy country rock back to The Hideaway, and it’s a good excuse to dust off your boots.
Dazz Band
📍 7.12 @ Moonlight Lounge
Funk is alive and well, and it’s headlining in Henderson. Dazz Band rolls into Moonlight Lounge this Saturday with special guest Mellow Man Ace in tow.
Your voice matters! The local residents of Las Vegas are the number one best source of what’s good, great, and amazing here in this ever-evolving city. Every week we are going to feature the best recommendations tips, and shout-outs we receive!
I went to Golden Oyster for some nice Mexican food, and trust me, because it didn't disappoint! The tamales were super juicy and delicious, and the chips y salsa were very crispy and fresh.
Service was spectacular! Very fast drinks and food and the servers were kind. Did you know one of the dishes is named after a waiter? Interesting!
I got the Jawsome set from Jaws Topokki for to-go and absolutely loved it! The deep-fried set was especially good. I'm not sure if they normally include dipping sauce for the fried set, but I didn't get any. Still, it went really well with the topokkii sauce. The prices are reasonable and the service was great too. Definitely going back again.
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