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 TASTE Mandalay and The Bathouse for a relaxing massage or facial. A short distance from the resort is The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas. All spas offer 20 percent discount to ISPA Conference attendees. Mizuya Lounge Craving for sushi? Hit Mizuya Lounge for a blend of some of the best sushi in Las Vegas and a dose of nightly entertainment. Aureole Leave it to James Beard Foundation’s “Best Chef” in New York awardee and Aureole owner Charlie Palmer to whet your palate with progressive American cuisine. Palmer opened his restaurant in 1999 and has since been recognized as one of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, winning multiple awards including the Four Diamond Award, the Michelin Star Award and the 2009 Mobil Travel Guide Award. A must-try on the menu is the seasonal and artisan dry-aged beef and fresh seafood. Don’t skip the wine list though. Designed by international restaurant designer Adam Tihany, Aureole’s visual trademark is its four-story wine tower where “wine angel stewards”—think Bond girls in black tights and harnesses— ascend and descend down the tower to retrieve your choice of rare French and American wines. Dinner only. Red Square In the mood for caviar and everything “Russian”? March to the Red Square, voted best bar in America by Playboy magazine, this hot spot evokes the glory days of Imperial Russia—from its impressive caviar selection, dazzling plush and red velvet banquettes to its Russian-inspired décor. Try its Siberian Nachos, Roquefort Filet Mignon and Strozapretti Stroganoff. What better way to cap your Russian-inspired dining experience? With a glass of Russian vodka, of course, fetched from its exclusive vodka vault. Bottoms up, anyone? Mandalay Casino Put on your poker face at the Mandalay Casino. Whether you are a serious or just-for-fun player, there are numerous table games to choose from, including blackjack, craps and roulette. For poker rookies, sign up for free poker lessons Mondays through Thursdays at 2 p.m. If you like to watch or join in tournaments, inquire about their Daily, Sit & Go and Group Tournaments. LISTEN eyecandy sound lounge & bar Get i nto the groove with nightly DJ and VJ spins at the eyecandy sound lounge & bar, located in the center of Mandalay Bay’s casino floor. This unique nightlife destination features interactive touch tables which allow you to control the audio and visual environment in your party spot, including the option to create visuals and messaging as well as project images onto screens above the dance floor. Don’t miss out on cocktails created by worldrenowned Master Mixologist Tony Abou-Ganim to complete your “sensory overload” experience. The no-cover-charge bar is open from 11 am to late; sound lounge from 6 pm to late. See Taste Touch& Listen TOUCH Spas Ready for a massage after a full day at Conference? Hit the treatment rooms of Spa 62 PULSE ■ August 2011 House of Blues Kick the travel blues with live music entertainment at the House of Blues. Seven nights a week, tune in to rock, reggae, rap rockabilly, jazz and blues music. Steel Panther is in the house every Friday. Tickets at $20. ■