Las Vegas Mixtape v27: Racing, Rock Goddesses, and Retro Vibes

Track #5: Around Town Medley

Riding the free CityCenter tram connecting Bellagio to the ARIA, Vdara Hotel & Spa, and The Shops at Crystals is always a pleasure.  Up on the tram stops, there are striking views of the city’s skyline, including the architecturally hypnotic Veer Towers.

Those are the twin 37-story all-residential condominium towers that tilt (impossibly, to my mind) in opposite directions at a five-degree angle. To the left in this photo are the two majestic towers of the Cosmopolitan.

The house-made dough lifts these empanadas into the stratosphere. (Image: Vegas 411)

You never know what you‘ll discover at shopping plazas in Vegas—as long as you get out of your car and walk around. A true find is the relatively new Fugazzeta Pizza and Empanadas. This fast-casual-but-charming restaurant is located at the shopping center at Sahara and Jones.

It’s easy to fall under the spell of their authentic empanadas—baked or fried, with a glorious house-made dough—“curated in partnership with the popular Argentine restaurant Empanadas de 10.” There are 13 different options encompassing meat, shrimp, and veggies.

Experience the delights of Argentinian pizza on W Sahara Ave. (Image: Vegas 411)

Meanwhile, their delightful pizzas are prepared “the Argentinian way,” topped with oregano and a green olive on each slice. Fugazzeta also offers sandwiches, three Milanesa entrees, and attractively priced $11.00 lunch specials. Now, what are you waiting for?