Blue Martini Closes at Town Square After Nearly Two Decades of Wild Nights
Las Vegas locals who turned 21 any time in the past 18 years likely have a story about a night out at Blue Martini — usually involving choking down a first taste of hookah, throwing down sugary shots from the banging happy hour, or running into years-forgotten friends while navigating the packed rooms. The bar was also known for its Noche Azules Thursdays, neo-soul Sundays, and various after-parties.
The bar announced the closure in a farewell statement on Instagram, which reads, 'But this isn't goodbye. It's simply a thank you. For 18 amazing years & being part of our journey with an invitation to return and create new memories on the [next] chapter.'
Neighboring Town Square bar Stoney's Rockin' Country will remain open through the end of 2025 before closing and relocating to a 19,000-square-foot bar at Sunset Station Hotel Casino in Henderson in 2026
Viral smash burger pop-up Not a Damn Chance lands at Resorts World
Not a Damn Chance
Viral burger sensation Not a Damn Chance, known for wagyu beef patties and beef tallow fries, has landed in Las Vegas as a temporary pop-up at Resorts World. The concept was created by pro skateboarder Neen Williams and chef Phillip Frankland Lee of Scratch Restaurants Group, the group behind the 2024 pop-up Sushi by Scratch Restaurants at the resort.
The pop-up's signature NADC burger comes with a seared wagyu topped with grilled onions, melted American cheese, house-made secret sauce, pickles, and jalapeños on a toasted potato roll. The fries are loaded with cheese, pickles, and special sauce, while a Vegas-exclusive breakfast burger adds bacon and a fried egg to the mix. NADC is located in the Sun's Out Buns Out space, next to the Conrad lobby, and is open 24 hours a day.
A sports bar lands in the Las Vegas Arts District
A new sports bar is headed to the Arts District. From the team behind Horse Trailer Hideout comes the Stadium Sports Bar and Restaurant, opening August 1 between Able Baker Brewing and Horse Trailer Hideout. Inside, guests will find 23 televisions lining the walls and a menu featuring brioche bun hot dogs, nachos with poblano queso blanco, and $6 ice cream sundaes. With downtown Las Vegas experiencing explosive bar and restaurant growth in 2025, the Stadium stands out as a dedicated spot for game day viewing in the neighborhood.
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