LAS VEGAS DOMINATES NIGHTCLUB, BAR AWARDS

Las Vegas swept all seven nightclub categories of the 2010 Nightclub & Bar Awards at the industry convention Tuesday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

XS nightclub at Encore won mega-club of the year and new club of the year.

Nightclub of the year went to Tao at The Venetian.

There were more than 235 entries covering 14 categories, including bars, nightclubs, restaurants and DJs. Entries were submitted by venue owners, operators and managers, as well as suppliers, vendors and other industry members. Judging was based on excellence in on-premise concepts, programs, talent and professionalism.

The Nightclub & Bar Awards honor outstanding operators across the industry from large and small venues. The judging panel consists of 20 industry leaders, journalists and consultants.

NIGHTCLUB CATEGORY FINALISTS

·        Mega-Club of the Year - XS, Las Vegas
·        New Club of the Year - XS, Las Vegas
·        Nightclub of the Year - Tao, Las Vegas
·        Ongoing Promotion of the Year - Hard Rock, Las Vegas – Rehab
·        Resident DJ - Paul Oakenfold – Rain, Las Vegas
·        Single Promotion of the Year - Midsummer Night’s Dream – Palms, Las Vegas
·        Ultra-Lounge of the Year - Blush Boutique Lounge, Las Vegas

BAR CATEGORY FINALISTS

·        Bartender of the Year (category sponsored by Absolut Vodka) - H. Joseph Ehrmann – Elixir, San Francisco
·        Beer Bar of the Year - Willimantic Brewing Company, Willimantic, Conn.
·        Cocktail Lounge of the Year (category sponsored by Absolut Vodka) - The Drawing Room, Chicago
·        Hotel Bar - POV, W Hotel, Washington, DC
·        Small Wonder Bar of the Year - Manifesto, Kansas City
·        Sports Bar of the Year - Jerome Bettis Grille 36, Pittsburgh
·        Wine Bar of the Year - Flute Midtown, New York