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When people Google “Las Vegas Downtown,” they’re usually looking for Fremont Street, neon lights, and nostalgia. But if you really dive in, you’ll discover something else: a vibrant scene of chef-driven dining, craft cocktail bars, specialty coffee, and creative neighborhood concepts. Downtown Las Vegas isn’t a copy of the Strip—it’s the antithesis. And that’s exactly why Downtown is now one of the most exciting places for anyone looking to rediscover Las Vegas through its cuisine.

Las Vegas is more than just casinos, shows, and neon lights. In recent years, the city has evolved into a serious destination for sophisticated bar culture. Anyone looking for the best bars in Las Vegas today will find not only spectacular rooftops, but also meticulously designed spaces, craft distilleries, and concept bars with a distinct identity.

Between Strip glamour and downtown cool, one thing is clear: Vegas is no longer just about drinking, but about atmosphere, drama, and the feeling of being part of a moment. These bars are among the city’s most exciting spots.

When the new France edition of the Michelin Guide is presented on March 16, 2026, the international gourmet scene will turn its attention to Monaco for the first time. The Principality will host the official ceremony – a first in the history of the restaurant guide. The venue will be the Grimaldi Forum Monaco, organized as part of a joint initiative between the Principality of Monaco and Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, which is acting as the exclusive partner.

It is more than a cookbook. Kanaan – Cooking without borders is a manifesto for understanding, compassion, and what good food has always been able to do: bring people together. Every day at the Kanaan restaurant in Berlin, Israeli Oz Ben David and Palestinian Jalil Dabit demonstrate that cuisine speaks a universal language – and that where there is cooking, understanding begins.

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Kanaan – Cooking Without Borders
Authors: Oz Ben David, Jalil Dabit
Photography: Elissavet Patrikiou
Publisher: Südwest Verlag
Length: 192 pages
ISBN: 978-3-517-10429-4
Price: €28.00 (Germany) / €28.80 (Austria) / CHF 38.50

Las Vegas is known for its long nights, which makes places that do mornings really well all the more important. Between the Strip and downtown, there are a surprising number of spots where breakfast and coffee are not just an afterthought, but are deliberately celebrated. It’s these places that make all the difference: quiet, high-quality, and offering just the right amount of enjoyment before the day gets going.

Fine dining, steak, sushi, Mexican cuisine, and Italian dolce vita – Las Vegas has long been more than just buffets and shows. We sampled some of the city’s most exciting restaurants – from complex Chinese flavors and traditional American steakhouses to Japanese presentation and Mexican sensuality.