Photos courtesy of Sahara Las Vegas

MJBizCon has arrived, and everyone is ready to connect, party, network, and enjoy. Whether a first-time visitor or visiting Las Vegas numerous times, experience Vegas during MJBizCon week. Located minutes by rideshare from the Las Vegas Convention Center, Sahara Las Vegas recently celebrated its historic 70th anniversary. However, Sahara Las Vegas is not an old-school hotel and casino but a vibrant resort that honors its past while enjoying the present with visions for the future.

There are some rooms available (but check saharalasvegas.com since it is subject to change), beautifully decorated and close to all of the MJBizCon action, the Las Vegas Strip, along with amenities. 

Hungry? 

Chickie’s and Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar is offering Pete’s Turkey Dinner Burger ($18) as its burger of the month (through Nov. 30). Including an 8-ounce smashed turkey burger patty mixed with special seasonings, cranberry orange aioli, shredded lettuce, Swiss cheese, crabby sweets, and cinnamon maple sauce, this burger will satisfy.  

For a taste of Italy, the James Beard Award Winner Shawn McClain has opened Balla Italian Soul at SAHARA Las Vegas for dinner. Menu highlights include handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas and meats, fantastic seafood, and shareable antipasti and decadent desserts. In addition to a creative cocktail menu with signature Negronis and Spritzes, Balla offers an Italian-forward wines-by-the-glass list, and a selection of domestic and Italian beers is designed to please a range of palates.

For dinner as a savory work of art, The Noodle Den features Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin’s popular hand-pulled noodles, dumplings, and an array of traditional Northern Chinese dishes. Enjoy dinner while observing the demonstration kitchen to see Chef Sam’s team at work.

Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits brings south-of-the-border cuisine classic Mexican using modern techniques. Savor the scent of fresh corn tortillas and spit-roasted pastor while listening to the sounds of Latin America. Relish lunch and dinner while dining fresh tortillas, spinning meats, seasonal vegetables, and delicious drinks. A glass window showcases the culinary team preparing all ingredients from scratch. For an adult beverage, expert mixologists create margaritas pouring some of the finest tequilas from Mexico.

A groundbreaking culinary experience, Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is the James Beard award-winning chef’s wonderful celebration for the carnivorous for dinner. The fine, playful cuisine and cocktails are known on both coasts in a strikingly seductive setting.

When ready for cocktails, Casbar Lounge will delight with featured cocktails in November for $13. Indulge with Pumpkin Rum Latte (Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, RumChata Horchata, pumpkin purée and espresso); Let’s Spice It Up (Tito’s Handmade Vodka, watermelon, and habanero syrup, lime juice, and Red Bull Watermelon) or Howdy Pilgrim (Tullamore D.E.W. Irish Whiskey, blackberry purée, lemon juice, and Q Hibiscus Ginger Beer). 

For relaxation, Amina Spa invites guests to relax and rejuvenate with a variety of services and specials. For $55, visitors can enjoy a 50-minute Pumpkin Spice Pedicure, including a soothing pumpkin scrub and moisturizing lotion, as well as a soak, trim, cuticle cleanup, and polish of choice. Amina Spa features the Pick Me Up Pumpkin Facial to enhance overall skin tone and texture. This 50-minute treatment featuring an enzyme-based pumpkin exfoliant and cranberry cleanser is available for $125. Guests interested in indulging in a full body massage with a relaxing blend of essential oils can partake in the 50-minute Orange Juniper Massage. This treatment is available for $125.

Sahara Las Vegas has been completely reimagined with a $200 million renovation. Shows include Magic Mike Live, Reckless in Vegas, and The Eddie Griffin Experience. Sahara Las Vegas offers style, sophistication, and a playful sense of possibility embodying the spirit of Las Vegas—all while bringing the iconic Las Vegas experience to a new generation.

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