🎇 Vegas pizza legends are trying something new at The Bend

It was a rare date night out on the strip for the Karina and myself 🙂

We met up with some out of town friends for dinner and went to the Atomic Saloon Show at the Venetian. Spoiler alert, it wasn’t kid friendly and you might be offended if you’re Catholic. 

That being said, the show was generally awesome, the staff was great, and acrobatics were intense. If you’ve got friends in from out of town, I recommend the show. On to the newsletter! 

The Gist: Metro Pizza veterans John Arena and Sam Facchini have opened Sliceteria by Metro Pizza at The Bend. The new concept marks a fresh direction for the duo, who have helped shape Southern Nevada’s pizza scene for more than 40 years, following the closure of two longtime Metro locations.

Why It Matters: Sliceteria gives Arena and Facchini room to experiment beyond Metro Pizza’s traditional menu. Along with New York and Sicilian favorites, customers can try Roman, grandma and tavern-style pizzas by the slice or order full pies.

Read more here.

The Gist: A massive new master-planned community in northwest Las Vegas is moving forward, bringing up to 6,000 homes to the growing valley over the next several years. The developer, The Olympia Companies, acquired the property through the city to build Monument Hills, which will feature residential housing across a variety of market segments.

Why It Matters: Growth on the northwest edge shapes everything from school zones to traffic to where the next grocery store lands. If you live in Centennial Hills or nearby, this is a project that redraws the map around you over the next several years.

Read more here.

Vintner Grill serves contemporary Mediterranean with a touch of elegance: think oak and cherry wood-fired dishes, whipped butter with lemon gremolata, and braised lamb bolognese with truffled ricotta over black pepper tagliatelle.

You would never guess from the parking lot that one of Summerlin’s prettiest patios is back here. Their landscaped cabanas are made for crisp evenings, laughter, and full glasses.

More details here.

Rooting For You, a plant nursery, pairs locally grown foliage with a lounge serving drinks and hosting creative gatherings. Newly expanded for bigger events, the space offers hands-on workshops like candle making, moss crafting, mahjong, and their signature Succ N’ Sip nights, alongside open mics.

With open doors on weekends, it is a lovely spot as summer turns to fall and repotting season begins.

More details here.

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500 exotics and classics staged on a canyon-view fairway. Kids under 16 free.

🌻 Pop-up In The Park Family Storytime | Paul Meyer Park | 09/12 | More Delightful children's stories, educational games, and outdoor fun.

🌱 Conservation for Kids | Springs Preserve | 09/12-09/13 | More
Discover how plants and animals keep nature healthy through fun activities.

✨ Studio Ghibli - In Concert! | Reynolds Hall | 09/12-09/13 | More
Lush orchestral themes bring beloved animated worlds alive.

👏 Community Care Pop-Up | West Charleston Library | 09/14 | More
Supplies and wellness resources provided directly to community members.

🎌 Teen animeFest 2026 | Sahara West Library | 09/12 | More
Cosplay, artist tables, and all-day anime for the teen crowd.

🤩 Girl Dinner | General Admission | 09/10 | More
Cocktails, savory dishes, and smooth evening R&B music grooves.

🎖️ Living Well Senior Expo: Patriot Day | Santa Fe Hotel and Casino | 09/11 | More
Health resources, giveaways, and local services for seniors and caregivers.

💯 PARADICE 2026 | Sandbar at Red Rock Casino | 09/12 | More
Poolside electronic dance beats under vibrant desert lights and starry skies.

🍷 Fairway to Heaven | Red Rock Country Club | 09/13 | More
Sip curated pours on the driving range beneath the canyon.

🛍️ Shoptember Boutique | Santa Fe Hotel and Casino | 09/13 | More
One ballroom, dozens of local makers, and easy fall shopping.

♥️ Divine Dealing | Mountain View Presbyterian Church | 09/15 | More
Enjoy a relaxed afternoon playing favorite card games with neighbors.

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