Ryan Slattery

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NewsA peek inside America’s best dining airport. Written by Ryan SlatteryLas Vegas contributorFriday May 2 2025FacebookTwitterPinterestEmailWhatsAppPhotograph: Ryan SlatteryAdvertisingWhen I saw that Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) was named the best U.S. airport for dining, I’ll admit I was a bit surprised. What was I missing? Was I spending too much time rushing into the Centurion and Capital One lounges to notice that some culinary revolution was happening all around me?

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What is it? A spirit-making distillery with a bar and restaurant. Why we love it: Tour this distillery and then sample the spirits in the tasting room. Hidden in Henderson and decorated with old photos from the 1950s and ‘60s, the Las Vegas Distillery is a vintage Rat Pack-era space serving modern day cocktails made from spirits distilled on the other side of the wall.

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What is it? A hidden gem of a bar in the basement arcade of the Horseshoe. Why we love it: The Cabinet of Curiosities is one of the most intriguing, under-the-radar bars on the Strip. It’s a museum of sorts with odd objects displayed next to their ultra-strange stories. The bar prides itself on its craft cocktails and even offers a mixology masterclass. The Cabinet is connected to the Lock Speakeasy, a joint you have to actually crawl into. Ask your bartender for details.

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What is it? A vibrant speakeasy slinging mezcal and tequila drinks. Why we love it: To find Ghost Donkey head to the Cosmopolitan food hall and search for the door with a donkey marked on it. Once inside the secret tequila bar, the call is obvious: mezcal and margaritas or a tasting flight for those undecided. Time Out tip: Don’t forget the nachos. Toppings include: mole chicken, steak and black beans, or black truffle and chives.

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What is it? A hidden cocktail bar that uses culinary tactics to elevate its drinks.  Why we love it: First, you have to find it among the graffiti murals down an alley between Main and Commerce. But once you do, you’re in for a treat. Liquid Diet may not look like much with its mismatched furniture and rather ho-hum decor but the chef-inspired cocktails are what everyone comes for. And the menu is constantly changing. There’s a reason Esquire named it one of the best bars in America.