As a Downtowner living right in the mix of everything, I get to see the new, fresh developments unfold before my eyes. Here are a few of my fave Downtown elements that are breathing new life into this thriving neighborhood:
Zappos - relocating in 2013!
This top-notch online apparel site is moving its headquarters from Henderson, Nev., to the old site of Las Vegas City Hall (400 Stewart Ave.). The move is sure to be a catalyst for a community-focused opportunity-rich Downtown... Hey Zappos! Can I have a job?? With how close I live, I'll never be late! ;)
Check out DowntownProject.com to see what else Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh and his team have in store for the neighborhood!
Eat. - 707 Carson Street @ 7th
In addition to the palate, this "breakfast & lunch joint" brings freshness to all of a Downtowner's senses. With fresh and local ingredients, urban-themed art (including work by Krystal Ramirez), a contemporary ambience, dope tunes, and a friendly staff spearheaded by owner, Chef Natalie Young, you might think you've been beamed to a different city. Well, it's not a different city—it's the new Downtown LV, and Eat. knows what it's all about.
Check out EatDTLV.com.
Art Square - 1025 South First Street
Located smack-dab in the middle of the Arts District in "Old Downtown" is Art Square. At this creative hub, you'll find the Brett Wesley Gallery, the Josephine Skaught Salon, Artifice Bar, Cockroach Theatre, and the First Street ArtGarden which features the work of locals such as Luis Varela-Rico (who, you might recall, origami-bombed Downtown last year) and pop-art talent, Giovanni Morales.
Check out ArtSquareLV.com for a plethora of Vegas Art spectacles and info!
Fremont East District - Las Vegas Boulevard & Fremont Street
Head to Fremont East for the less crowded, less pretentious, less pricey and less ridiculous side of Vegas nightlife. You've got Downtown Cocktail Room (downtempo, lounge-y house music), Beauty Bar (everything from punk to funk), Griffin (indie music jukebox, hooray!), Commonwealth (speakeasy-ish newcomer), Vanguard (for the mature hipsters), Insert Coin(s) (for the gamers and hip-hop heads) and so much more. Also highly recommended is Emergency Arts, where you can pick up a coffee, grab a sandwich, take in some art exhibits, or even check out the Burlesque Hall of Fame.
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