Anthony Curtis | Vegas with an Edge

Anthony Curtis is the most recognized and quoted Las Vegas expert in the world. He's appeared on dozens of television programs and been quoted by major periodicals around the world.

Anthony moved to Las Vegas in 1978, shortly after he turned 21. As a young scuffler without much of a bankroll, he had to rely on his gambling skills, street smarts, and casino promotions, loss leaders, and inadvertent largesse. In the process of taking advantage of every coupon, steak special, and drink discount in town, he became an authority in navigating Vegas on the cheap. It didn't take him long to realize that plenty of Las Vegas visitors and locals could profit from his expertise and advice. Thus, in 1983, the Las Vegas Advisor newsletter was born.

Today, 35 years, he's written 400 issues of the monthly LVA, published more than 100 books, and oversees the thousands of web pages on this site.

Local Corner—New York Street Dogs

Local Corners

Nov 30, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—New York Street Dogs 300 Stewart Ave., 702-930-9540 We’ve been roamin’ these streets for decades and have made a lot of culinary discoveries, but one thing we’ve never come across is a street cart selling New York City-style hot dogs topped with kraut and red-onion sauce. Sure, [...]

Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill

Local Corners

Nov 03, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Jackpot Bar and Grill 4360 S. Decatur, 702-463-0333 A lot of bars in Las Vegas have 24-hour kitchens. The food tends to be good and they’re always handy as late-night dining options. They’re also relatively similar, so when we find one that stands out, we like to shine a light. Wh [...]

Local Corner—Marché Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop

Local Corners

Sep 12, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Marché Bacchus French Bistro and Wine Shop 2620 Regatta Drive, Suite 106, 702-804-8008 We’ve had an odd relationship with Marché Bacchus. It’s one of the most acclaimed non-casino restaurants in town, a perennial “Essential 50” selection (and even a Top 10 pick in the 2013 e [...]

Local Corner—7 Sinful Subs

Local Corners

Jul 31, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—7 Sinful Subs 4632 S. Maryland Pkwy., 702-998-2555 Las Vegas is lousy with sub shops: Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s, Firehouse, Port of Subs, and of course, Subway, just to name a few. They’re fairly interchangeable. Then there’s the gold standard, Capriotti’s (LVA 4/11), whic [...]

Sashimi and More at Other Mama

Lifestyle & Travel Tips

Jul 24, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

For fans of sashimi -- raw fish without the sushi rice -- one of the best plays in town is at Yonaka Modern Japanese restaurant, where there are two sashimi combination plates, one for $27 and one for $58. Get ‘em both and it’s an excellent deal for two for $85. Here’s an even bet [...]

My LVA is Late (%#$@^#)!

Vegas News & Updates

Jul 12, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

We’ve been hearing a lot about mailed issues arriving late. In fact, I talk about it with perturbed customers on almost a monthly basis. We understand that the LVA is often not received until a week or more into the current month, but there’s no way around that. The choices are, a) get the newsl [...]

Local Corner— Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana

Local Corners

Jul 01, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana 9350 W. Sahara, (702-901-4877) /140 S Green Valley Pkwy., (702) 222-3556 Ask a pizza aficionado where to get the best pie in Vegas, and even with so many choices it’s even money he’ll pick Settebello. This is specifically Neapolitan-style pizza, whic [...]

Local Corner—Baguette Café

Local Corners

Jun 01, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Baguette Café 8359 W. Sunset Rd., 702-269-4781 The Baguette Café is a secluded little breakfast and lunch shop on the southwest side of town that ranks right up there with the city’s top restaurants in terms of critical acclaim. We first heard of it a few years ago when it made a [...]

Lobster Mary (Thursday Nights)

Lifestyle & Travel Tips

May 17, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

A couple years ago the Porchlight Grille on W. Desert Inn offered a Bloody Mary that came with steak & lobster -- in the glass! It was available only once a month for $20 until it was discontinued. Since then, several bars have created their own versions of “stacke [...]

Website Update 5/4

Vegas News & Updates

May 04, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Several of the navigational problems have been ironed out and based on feedback, we have a fairly comprehensive redesign of the home page pending. We're scaling back on the use of the large slider at the top of the page. It won't be hidden all the time, but it will be unless we have something s [...]

Local Corner - Windy City Beefs ’n’ Pizza

Local Corners

May 01, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Windy City Beefs ’n’ Pizza 9711 S. Eastern, 702-388-4300 After the closing of Chicago Dogs a few months ago, we began the search for a new best place for authentic Chicago-style hot dogs. Two candidates were Amore and Brando’s bar, but the Chicagoans we queried (including Frank [...]

Local Corner - Café Restaurant Prince

Local Corners

Apr 01, 2017 by Anthony Curtis

Local Corner—Café Restaurant Prince 6795 W. Flamingo, 702-220-8322 Here’s a place you wouldn’t have found on your own. In fact, it’s kind of hard to find even when you know you’re going there. Located on W. Flamingo just east of Rainbow, Café Restaurant Prince occupies a skinny dimly lit [...]