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 - Other Mama

Local Corners

Apr 01, 2016 by Anthony Curtis

Other Mama 3655 S. Durango Dr., 702-463-8382 Upscale food in a cool and relaxed atmosphere is the formula that’s made Other Mama perhaps the most talked about restaurant in Las Vegas since opening a year ago. Do you want to meet a local? Grab a seat at the bar and see who shows up—a chef from [...]

Local Corner - Hitchin’ Post Saloon and Steakhouse

Local Corners

Mar 01, 2016 by Anthony Curtis

Hitchin’ Post Saloon and Steakhouse 3650 Las Vegas Blvd. North, 702-644-1220 Sometimes you just have to wonder what you’ve been paying attention to. And wonder we did when we recently “discovered” the Hitchin’ Post. This place has operated in various incarnations in North Las Vegas since 1 [...]

Local Corner - Gelatology

Local Corners

Feb 01, 2016 by Anthony Curtis

Gelatology 7910 S. Rainbow, 702-914-9144 Last April, our scheduled Local Corner was Art of Flavors, a gelato/sorbetto shop on Las Vegas Boulevard that was getting raves. But when we did our last-second fact-checking, we discovered that the place had closed and we had to replace the review. A couple [...]

Local Corner - Gambler’s Café

Local Corners

Jan 01, 2016 by Anthony Curtis

Gambler’s Café 800 S. Main Street, 702-432-4376 Sometimes the local corner attraction goes beyond just the food. The Gambler’s Café is a deli that serves heroes and other sandwiches, as well as breakfasts and bagel plates. The sandwiches are $7.99 and the heroes, all made with Boar’s Head me [...]