– By Stacey Gualandi A VIEW THAT KILLS   For anyone looking to toast 2021 with a good stiff drink, look no further than the Legacy Club, the new luxe rooftop cocktail experience high atop Circa Resort & Casino in the heart of Downtown Las Vegas. The nearly 9,000 square foot upscale lounge was five years in the making and boasts an expansive terrace, fire pits, a display of 500 two-ounce Circa-branded gold bars ...

"I've always been interested in singing from birth. There was never an option B for me." Amato expresses her gratitude to her father, Tommy Amato, for always surrounding her with the creative process of music-making.   "My father was the drummer for Bobby Darin in the '70s. He's also played with the Allman Brothers Band and Donna Summer," she explains. Amato illustrates her experience with her father as a child, "He normalized the music business and ...

Park West Museum & Gallery Now Open – By Stacey Gualandi In the market for a Mark Kostabi? Want to pick up some Pop art by Peter Max? Or simply looking to land a Nano Lopez…named Timothy? When in Las Vegas, you won’t have to go too far. The Park West Museum & Gallery now has a permanent home inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. From Picasso to Pino; Dalí to Dürer; ...

2021 is a touchstone year for powerhouse R&B vocal group Boyz II Men. The trio is celebrating thirty years since the release of their hit debut album Cooleyhighharmony. The group is also gearing up to head back to Las Vegas to take the stage for their long-standing residency. Additionally, the vocal powerhouses have been taking on a new venture - the wine world. They have launched Harmony Wines, a true passion project.  In 1991, ...

Caring for YOU means looking after your mind, body, spirit, and spine. If you want to do that naturally and holistically, Dr. Ted Sim of ChiropracTED has you covered.  Dr. Sim's passion for health and well being started during his time in the Air Force. "When you are in the military, they are looking at you to be your best, not just mentally, but physically as well. So strength, endurance, and keeping your body healthy ...

Adrian Karimi grew up throughout Southern California. "I moved around a lot as a kid, mainly for financial reasons. My mother and I immigrated to the states when I was young. It was tough, and I felt like an outsider sometimes. My mom tried her best to put me in good neighborhoods, with good schools, even though we didn't fit the demographic profile because we were, you know, immigrants. My mom was ...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgical procedures in the United States. Dissatisfaction with the size and shape of the breasts can cause many women to suffer from lowered self-esteem and negative self-image, but Dr. Engineer has the experience and finesse to help you attain the natural-looking, larger breasts you desire with a breast augmentation in Las Vegas. Dr. Engineer employs the use of implants to achieve the ...

 (Feature Photo By Michelle Day). Olivia Newton-John is thriving during a very challenging moment in history. The world continues to face a global pandemic but Olivia is taking this opportunity to focus on what she does best. The iconic British-Australian actress and singer is gearing up to release new music in 2021. She is also working to fund research on plant-based and holistic medicine for people facing cancer with her charity, ...

2020 Deluxe Version Magazine's editorial team has sought the top twenty leaders of the year in their selective category. These individuals have an exceptional presence in the Deluxe Version Magazine network and in the communities of our readers. Our publication takes the highest regard in honoring individuals that continue to excel in their businesses, supporting the local community around them, and making a truly positive difference in the world. ___ We proudly recognize ...

Dr. Neville Campbell grew up in Port Antonio, Jamaica.  His family didn't have much, but what they did have was love.  "My mom and dad really did their best with the little that they had.  They taught us to be appreciative, industrious, and committed," said Dr. Campbell.  His days started at 4:00 AM, working on the family farm and then off to school.  After school finished, it was back home for more work ...

Photo courtesy of www.MunchMiami.com The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence  50 Eggs Hospitality Group has managed to not only stay afloat during the pandemic restaurant crisis, but actually thrive. Over the past nineteen years and counting, founder and CEO, John Kunkel, continues to create new restaurant concepts and evolve the dining and hospitality industry alongside culinary leaders, such as famed Chef Lorena Garcia. With creme de la crop standards, Kunkel expresses his gratitude ...

Daven P. Cameron is one of Las Vegas’ most talented young attorneys. A Vegas resident for nearly twenty years and a graduate - at the top of his class - from UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law, Cameron has managed to establish a deep-rooted connection to his hometown.  After experiencing enough of the “big firm life” at a leading national law firm, Cameron decided to establish Cameron Law, PLLC, to ...

International Real Estate and Marketing Extraordinaire Heavy demand for technology has become more prominent in real estate marketing and operations. Emily Van Giezen, real estate broker and entrepreneur, has been ahead of the curve by heavily incorporating digital solutions for her business since its inception. Licensed in Massachusetts and Nevada, Van Giezen concentrates on the luxury markets of Cape Cod and Las Vegas. She conducts business bicoastally, yet has a global ...

Finding peace in a pandemic with a plan, a pen, and my palate. There was nothing more relaxing and soul-replenishing than my recent road trip to the heart of California’s wine country—from the palate-pleasing pinot of Paso Robles to the breathtaking beaches of Carmel-by-the-Sea—but the much-needed escape from reality almost didn’t happen. I’d never been that person to second-guess a decision to hit the road; but with this trip, I came thiiiiis ...

Health, wellness, and boosting immunity have all been of special interest recently. As a response to the increasing concern, Revenge MD Medical Clinic has tailored a special supplemental mineral and vitamin treatment, the Presidential VIP Immunity Drip series. This treatment helps patients to increase the absorption of vitamin C and zinc, which improves their immunity and overall well-being. Additional benefits, as mentioned by the clinic’s CEO, Sandra Bledsoe, include anti-aging, ...

Marissa Hawkins, the Massage Envy franchise business owner, offers not just membership-based health and wellness services, but also a helping hand through non-profit organizations and fundraising. In February 2020, Massage Envy partnered with two local companies, Learn with Socrates, an online personalized learning solution for elementary school students,, and Brite Star World Education, publisher of thousands of children’s books and videos teaching important life skills.. Together they created a book ...

Rasmeeka Onstead is a leader in Las Vegas real estate. She is known for her high-quality service and expertise, but there is something unique about this agent. Onstead was born in Durban, South Africa, and at the age of two, her parents packed up the family and moved to Las Vegas. "My mom enrolled me into gymnastics; I was a competitive gymnast my entire childhood nationally and internationally. I was on the ...

Nestled on the Baja California Sur Peninsula, Nobu Hotel Los Cabos blends a Japanese aesthetic with a Mexican flair in one of Mexico’s most coveted vacation towns. The luxurious hotel is one of the latest ventures by famed chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa and actor Robert De Niro. The tranquil resort was designed by California based WATG with interiors tastefully pieced together by Studio PCH. With over 200 guest rooms, multiple pools, a ...

The Newest Arrival In Nightlife & Entertainment: A Look Inside The Most Anticipated Club Openings Of The Year Get ready for a strip side nightclub like no other! Yes, Resorts World’s Zouk literally sits on the edge of the famous Las Vegas strip. And, that’s just one of a long list of WOW factors that this world-class entertainment complex has in store.  Ronn Nicolli, Vice President of Lifestyle Marketing for Resorts World Las Vegas ...

Brittney Palmer is more than just a pretty face; she is a thirty-three-year-old contemporary artist, a philanthropist, UFC octagon girl, Playboy cover girl, traveler, dancer, and model. Brittney knows how to hustle, and each job she takes on helps her achieve her dreams. Growing up in Las Vegas, Palmer has been a UFC ring girl since the age of nineteen. She was a professional dancer in Las Vegas shows and ...

The word “Opera” is often associated with elegance, opulence, and luxury. While all those adjectives are fair descriptors, Latvian-born Mezzo-Soprano and classical music artist Natalja Sticco encourages listeners to dig deeper into the musical genre, immersing themselves in the emotive experience. Boston-based since 2018, Natalja’s career has included many international performances. To date, she has appeared in thirty operas all over Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Growing up in ...

It’s an age-old question inevitably asked as young people approach adulthood. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Lucky are those that feel drawn toward a specific career field early on. For some, that field is Journalism. Fox News National Correspondent Matt Finn falls into that category. From a young age, he knew he wanted to make an impact in Broadcasting and Journalism. Over the years, he drew ...

– Anand K. Nair Profitability is one of the biggest items often overlooked by business owners. Most business owners spend the majority of their time working in their businesses versus on their businesses. They get stuck in the never-ending grind of putting clients, patients and customers into the business cycle, and they fail to take the time to see what those efforts put out as results. Enter Anand Nair, MSFS, owner of the Narian Group LLC…a company focused ...

– By Paul Zahn People typically think tequila is simply the main ingredient in the most ordered cocktail in the world (the margarita)…however, tequila is much more than a base spirit in a cocktail: it’s a culinary, cultural and tourist destination in the Jalisco region of Mexico. The town of Tequila (big “T”) is nestled in western Mexico at the foot of the Tequila volcano, and its outskirts are filled with ...

—By Paul Zahn Known for its volcanic mountains, stunning beaches, lush rice paddies, and yoga and meditation retreats, Bali—an island province of Indonesia—is the perfect getaway to beat the winter woes and find your zen. Bali boasts the best of both worlds when it comes to tourism: a euphoric urban oasis in the city of Ubud, and sheer serenity at the seashore in Nusa Dua. Ubud is known as Bali’s cultural epicenter ...

– By Stacey Gualandi When Dr. Nitin J. Engineer sets his sights on something, he doesn’t blink, so that’s just what this hand-surgeon-turned-plastic surgeon did when this year’s calendar turned to 2020. In January, he opened his new plastic surgery practice—aptly named Engineered Aesthetics— in Henderson, Nev., marking his triumphant return to the Vegas Valley. “I had to do this, and I had a vision,” says Engineer. “I wanted to come back and ...

Dimopoulos attributes his success to producing results plain and simple. The firm recovers millions monthly on behalf of its clients. Attorney Dimopoulos began his career as a corporate lawyer in his home state of Michigan. Even before going into practice, Dimopoulos showed considerable legal promise. He scored in the top one percent nationally on the multistate bar exam, and he would go on to obtain licenses to practice in three states. Dimopoulos ...

– By Stacey Gualandi ‘Let’s Go’ Take 5 with Shania Twain, the Returning Residency Champ on the Las Vegas Strip “Twainiacs” are all about 2020, and with good reason: Their idol Shania Twain was recently named “Woman of the Year” by Nevada Ballet Theater at its annual Black & White Ball; she is starring in an ad campaign for Las Vegas’ new slogan, “What Happens Here, Only Happens Here,” and in March, ...

Without Leaving The Las Vegas Strip: A Delicious Day-To-Night Guide —By Stacey Gualandi If you’ve ever wanted to do some gastronomic globe-trotting (but don’t have the time or money to actually take a trip) look no further than the Las Vegas Strip. The world-famous boulevard is ripe with wide-ranging restaurants, from Asian alternatives to domestic destinations, so for those of you bitten by the travel bug, here’s a day-to-night international-style itinerary ...

– By Dayna Roselli In February of 2020, David Hogan of Las Vegas launched his company “Original Paw Supply.” He created trendy sneakers for dogs. They have weather resistant soles to protect their paws, and they also look good in pictures! Hogan is proud of his product, but he never imagined an established company would want to buy his business, just a few months later. Especially in the middle of a ...

Summer is here, the pool is prime and being swimsuit ready well we all need a little help with that. The staff at L.A. Laser in Vegas are ready to help.   “We love our clients each and every one of them, as we wouldn’t be the best in Vegas without them,” said Paulina Salinas, Director of Marketing at LA Laser.   The stylish, boutique salon has all the latest laser techniques. “We recently added a ...

– By Elena Castriota If one explores the beauty section of Instagram these days, it’s impossible not to stumble upon a video of someone receiving injectables and other aesthetic enhancements. Revenge MD - revenge on aging that is! The owner, Sandra Bledsoe, insists that while they offer many services that are popular at other clinics, their 13 years of experience sets them apart. “We found that a lot of different injection ...

Publisher’s Choice Award: Best Laser Spa In 2020 – By Ashlee DeMartino L.A. Laser is a place where clients feel like family. The salon is a boutique-style spa with the latest laser technology. Beauty, comfort, affordability provide custom treatments for all skin types. For owner Amber Reyes being able to help clients feel beautiful, confident, and cared for brings Amber a sense of life fulfillment. “I entered this business with the idea ...

– By Dayna Roselli Las Vegas has its fair share of country clubs, but when you don’t play golf, it doesn’t really serve a purpose. The Stirling Club is an upscale private club that may be a better fit for your lifestyle, and so far this year, the club has sold more memberships than its other clubs across the United States. The Stirling Club is located at Turnberry Place, near the ...

– By Ashlee DeMartino “I played hockey my whole life.  It's molded me into the person I am today," said Nick Pomponio, owner and head attorney of Pomponio Injury Law.   Nick Pomponio grew up in Michigan, where he was born a hockey player.  The lessons he learned on the ice: hard work, determination, and teamwork have followed him his whole life.  Hockey took Pomponio to Massachusetts, wherein he attended Merrimack College on a full-ride scholarship to play Division One ice hockey.   After graduating with his degree in Communications, Nick ...

– By Allison Kugel While the world may still be socially distancing, people are online now more than ever looking for connections and answers. The eighth season of MTV's Catfish: The TV Show will go to the ends of the internet to find them. For the first time ever, Executive Producer and host Nev Schulman and co-host Kamie Crawford work together, remotely, to do what they do best: track down the truth. ...

Introducing A Modern Interpretation Of Lake Las Vegas Living   On a tiered bluff overlooking Lake Las Vegas, Vantage is a 37-home community brought to life by Blue Heron, a design-led development firm based in Las Vegas.  With limited lots remaining for sale, Vantage features dramatic entries and living spaces that sprawl in multiple directions as you take in the flawless desert and lake landscape.  “We begin every project by looking to the landscape for inspiration including the topography, light, and even the airflow,” said Logan Ziegler, Director of Design at Blue Heron, “We designed Vantage ...

Your Lake Las Vegas Custom Home   – By Whitney Ogden Custom home design at Lake Las Vegas focuses on creating an unparalleled and tailored experience on the water from the moment you walk up to the front door.   “The home at 23 Summer House Drive captures this trend in a beautiful way,” said Gene Northup, real estate professional at Sotheby’s International Realty and the listing agent on the home deemed Water's Edge.  The property sits on a 1.21-acre peninsula as ...

– By Danica Serena Stockton Primarily servicing the Las Vegas and Reno regions of Nevada, Sandra Bledsoe develops businesses centered around anti-aging and medical wellness. Her company, Revenge MD, trains and hires medical professionals that specialize in weight loss, hormone balance solutions, botox, and PDO thread lifts. She hopes to inspire women and men alike to “transform and improve their confidence” with her help and the help of trained professionals.   When asked ...

There’s something really different about living in Las Vegas. It’s the large number of billboards and advertising that other cities just can’t match. The interesting thing is that all of these billboards, with images of entertainers, celebrities, and comedians all have in common… Can you guess?  It’s the dazzling smile on each of the people featured on the billboard. Now, you might think that’s a strange coincidence but it’s not. Here’s why: ...

– By Ashlee Demartino From rock bottom to triumph, at 36, Larry Nolan’s life reads like a Hollywood movie script whose success has landed him with mentions on Forbes and Inc. 5000. Born and raised in Southern California, Nolan moved to Antelope Valley when he was in high school. “When I was young, I was like super by the book wanted to be a police officer. So I was like the last ...

– By Ashlee Demartino Tucked back in a quaint mall along Rainbow Boulevard in Las Vegas, sits the town's newest and healthiest spot, Squally's Café. Squally's Café is unlike any other café in town. Squally's founders, Alina Albizu and Pasquale Romano eat, breathe, and sleep their concept of being part of a health-conscious community and giving back that healthy lifestyle to the Las Vegas community.     “We believe that people need to include more fruits ...

– By Danica Serena Stockton Patrick Kang has had the honor of serving his community to protect victims of personal injury and employment discrimination/compensation. Kang recalls the defining moment in his life that inspired him to pursue his path. “When I was young, my dad got into a work-related accident. I remember his struggle...I remember him hurt for months. He was [a] factory worker with GM and somehow an engine fell on ...

Michael Phelps Gets Candid About His Struggles in the Spotlight – By Allison Kugel With his unmatched agility and speed in the water, Michael Phelps holds the all-time record for Olympic gold medals earned. The closest thing to Aquaman, on two legs, Phelps, like many pro-athletes who have reached his rarified status, was placed on a pedestal that was unsustainable. For more than a decade, Michael Phelps' life was a relentless march towards ...