Brock Radke, Las Vegas Weekly Journalist Profile

Articles

Comedy star Jim Gaffigan relishes the chance to entertain at Wynn Las Vegas

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

Jim Gaffigan remains one of the biggest comedy tickets in Las Vegas, continuing a years-long series of performances at Wynn while releasing riotous specials—The Skinny is the latest, streaming on Hulu—and touring the country’s top stages, winning Emmys and receiving Grammy nominations along the way. He also pops up in movies and TV shows, including a recurring role in Saturday Night Live’s election-year sketches as Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
The makers of Chinglish bring fun concept Hot Noods to El Cortez

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

The casino resorts along the Las Vegas Strip are constantly flipping venues, converting restaurants, bars and lounges into new concepts faster than most of us can track. The turnover is much less frequent at Downtown casinos, which have a different customer base. That trend makes the recent $20 million renovation and expansion at the El Cortez on Fremont Street especially significant.
How to become a runner no matter your age or experience level

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

At the age of 47, I joined a running club, participated in several 5K races, stacked up my weekly mileage with the help of a coach and completed my first half-marathon. But when I returned to training after a little time off, something very common for new runners happened to me—I got hurt. Running changed my life for the better, so it was beyond frustrating to be stuck on the sidelines.
The Strat’s dance spectacular ‘iLuminate’ set to close

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

One of the Las Vegas Strip’s truly original production shows is wrapping up its run this month. The technology and dance-centric iLuminate, which debuted at the Strat Theater in the summer of 2021, will perform its final show on May 31. Programmer and choreographer Miral Kotb created iLuminate and made it famous through appearances on America’s Got Talent, showcasing the wearable LED technology adorning the artists onstage. Local company SPI Entertainment produced iLuminate.
Pisces at Wynn, Naughty Patty’s at Cosmo and more Las Vegas dining news

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

Pisces Bar & Seafare has opened at Wynn in the prime restaurant space formerly held by Lakeside. Chef Martin Heierling returns to the Strip to helm the kitchen, which focuses on fresh seafood from the Mediterranean, shared dishes and craft cocktails. Pisces is open nightly for dinner at 5 p.m.Blue Orchid Thai Kitchen has opened at 10516 Las Vegas Blvd. South, a new concept from the creators of local favoritePin Kaow and veteran chef Steve Piamchuntar.
First created in 1935, the Las Vegas Helldorado Days Parade is back Downtown

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

There are dozens if not hundreds of annual events that bring extra visitors to the Valley each year, but the longest running event in Las Vegas is all about locals, and it’s back home on its Downtown streets this week. The Helldorado Days Parade, the only parade produced by the City of Las Vegas and one of the most prominent connections to the city’s western roots and culture, originated 90 years ago.
Las Vegas Brewing Company’s Arts District spot is smashing it with new Beers, Burgers & Bubbles menu

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

When Las Vegas Brewing Company made its debut in the northwest valley in 2022 (in the former space of Tenaya Creek Brewery), it quickly established a true dedication to the best brews and pub grub. When it expanded last year with a tap room in a prime Arts District location, it made sense to establish a slightly different identity—same quality, altered personality.
Emmitt’s Vegas aiming for MVP status in Strip dining

1 month ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

If the last year was the debut season for Emmitt’s Vegas on the Strip, this dining destination should probably be considered for Rookie of the Year honors. The restaurant’s namesake and founder, NFL legend Emmitt Smith, won that award in 1990. Obviously, it wasn’t a fluke, as Smith went on to a Hall of Fame career and is still football’s all-time leading rusher.
Puede que Las Vegas no necesite otro estadio deportivo, pero eso no impedirá que suceda

2 months ago | lasvegassun.com | Brock Radke

Editor's note: Este artículo está traducido al inglés. Cuando el equipo de béisbol de las Grandes Ligas con sede en Las Vegas, los Athletics, contrató a Marc Badain como nuevo presidente del club el 6 de Marzo, la decisión fue aclamada como una elección natural y acertada.
Las Vegas may not need another sports arena, but that won’t stop it from happening

2 months ago | lasvegasweekly.com | Brock Radke

When Las Vegas-bound Major League Baseball team the Athletics hired Marc Badain as the club’s new president on March 6, it was hailed as a natural and savvy choice. After all, Badain had served as team president and in other roles for the Las Vegas Raiders for years, and played a crucial role in the NFL team’s relocation from Oakland and the construction of Allegiant Stadium.