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The Eating Hotspots of Las Vegas

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Las Vegas is the foodie’s dream destination. With world-renowned chefs and cutting edge menus, you can get just about everything you desire in Las Vegas. Even better, there’s tons of great choices for every taste and every budget.

Las Vegas’ culinary industry has a whole host of celebrity chefs including Rick Moonen, Gordon Ramsay, Frank Pellegrino, Wolfgang Puck, Mario Batali and many more bringing a taste of just about every cuisine you can think of.

With thousands of dining establishments to choose from in Las Vegas, we at Harmony Homes picked out our top 5 high-end and top 5 affordable establishments to dine at in Las Vegas.

Exquisite Dining, Expensive Taste:

  1. Joël Robuchon Restaurant at MGM Grand: The first 3 Star Michelin Guide Winner in Las Vegas, the Joel Robuchon Restaurant is for the ultimate “once in a lifetime” dining experience. With prix fixe menus starting at $120 per person and 16 course tasting menus starting at $425 per person, this is definitely one for a special occasion.
  2. Guy Savoy Restaurant at Caesars Palace: With 2 Michelin Stars, a AAA Five Diamond award and the Forbes Travel Five Star Award, the Guy Savoy Restaurant has been designed to emulate the menu of the Paris restaurant. With a Pre-Theatre Menu for $120 per person, a $258 per person Signature Menu and an Innovative-Inspiration Menu for $348 per person, Guy Savoy also has an A La Carte Menu which you can order from.
  3. Blue Ribbon Sushi at Cosmopolitan: For all the sushi lovers out there, a dining experience at Blue Ribbon Sushi is bound to blow your minds. With a number of platters ranging from $35 to $200, expect high quality cuts and exquisite creations. What is a must try? The Fried Chicken “Blue Ribbon Style” with Shichimi Pepper & Wasabi Honey is to die for.
  4. CarneVino at Palazzo: CarneVino is Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich’s interpretation and celebration of the classic steakhouse coupled with their signature Italian style. A Beef Tasting menu is available for $150 featuring BBL Beef. Alternatively you can order from the A La Carte menu and expect to pay anywhere from $50 for an 8oz Filet Mignon to $160 for a “La Fiorentina” porterhouse for two. 
  5. Rick Moonen’s RM Seafood at Mandalay Bay: RM Seafood specializes in serving their guests a variety of global applications of delicious sustainable seafood. Enjoy shellfish samplers at market price, sushi platters from $100-$300 or tasting menus from $125 per person. For the adventurous, try Rick Moonen’s Tasting Game, 16 different and unique flavors of ice creams and sorbets served blind. You’ll be surprised at the variety of flavors he serves.

Cheap & Cheerful:

  1. Le Thai Downtown Las Vegas: Now this is one of those finds where you can’t believe just how cheap the bill is when it comes. Expect rich and flavorful dishes and creative cocktails with price tags around $11-15. This small location has a large beer garden perfect for summer dining, however expect to wait for a table at this intimate location.
  2. Bachi Burger, Henderson & Summerlin: With two locations, Bachi Burger is a favorite among locals for Asian-inspired burgers. Custom BBQ burgers start from $7.50 with Angus beef and $16 with Wagyu beef, while specialty burgers start from $9.50 to $14. If you’re happy to spend some extra bucks on a burger, head to the Henderson location for their Shogun Burger featuring Wagyu beef and Unagi topped with pan seared Foie Gras, poached Asian pear, miso butter and Yamamomo peach.
  3. Honey Salt, Westside: Honey Salt is one of the newest additions to west-side Las Vegas. Committed to providing fresh and innovative foods by a farm-to-table inspired menu, expect delicious local ingredients throughout their world-influenced menu with homemade desserts and hand-crafted cocktails.
  4. Secret Pizza at Cosmopolitan: This secret no-name pizza joint at the Cosmopolitan is hidden down a secret corridor on the 3rd level by the east elevators. Find this small joint for real New York-style pizzas from $4.50 a slice.
  5. Mr Lucky’s at Hard Rock Hotel: This world-famous cafe offers an extensive menu with something for just about everyone. However it’s their specials that get Mr Lucky’s on this list. Ask your waiter for the off-the-menu 777 special and you’ll be served up a delicious 8-ounce steak, three grilled shrimp, mashed potatoes and salad for just $7.77. Yes, you read that right!

HARMONY HOMES’ LAKE LAS VEGAS COMMUNITIES OFFER LUXURY AT GREAT PRICES

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Harmony Homes’ Bella Fiore neighborhood at Lake Las Vegas features three floor plans, including this model measuring 2,593 square feet.

Harmony Homes’ Bella Fiore neighborhood at Lake Las Vegas features three floor plans, including this model measuring 2,593 square feet.

 

Nevada builder Harmony Homes is bringing new home buyers luxurious living at Lake Las Vegas at tremendous value. “Our Lake Las Vegas communities, Bella Fiore and Tremezzo, have been very popular and it’s no wonder, as they really are the epitome of Harmony Homes’ luxury,” said Robert Beville, president of Harmony Homes. “It’s a spectacular time to buy right now, and people have been eager to buy in these neighborhoods while prices and interest rates are low.”

The builder’s Bella Fiore community offers three single-story floor plans ranging from 2,307 to 2,922 square feet of living space. Prices start in the low $300,000s.

Homes at Bella Fiore come standard with three bedrooms and 2-1/2 baths. According to Beville, the variety of custom options available at Bella Fiore include additional bedrooms, optional dens, extended closets, outdoor fireplaces, hobby rooms, guest suites and even an upstairs casita.

“All of our models have design options that allow homeowners to use their imagination to create a home with the features they want, whether that’s a hobby shop or an extra bedroom or two,” Beville added.

Tremezzo features two single-story models, as well as a pair of two-story models. Homes range from 2,307 to 4,671 square feet with as many as four bedrooms and as many as 4-½ baths, with three-car garages and multiple design options. Homes at Tremezzo are priced from the $300,000s.

The interiors of the homes at Tremezzo are highlighted by dramatic 10-foot ceilings, seven-inch baseboards and custom rounded corners. The kitchens feature granite countertops and a four-inch backsplash.

Built around a 320-acre manmade lake, the Mediterranean-inspired community of Lake Las Vegas is just 17 miles east of the Las Vegas Strip. It includes resort-hotels and a casino, a marina and golf club, as well as Aston MonteLago Village, which is home to restaurants, shopping and special events.

Harmony Homes has sold more than 1,200 homes since it was formed in late 2008. It offers 10 neighborhoods throughout Southern Nevada, with one- and two-story homes priced from the low-$130,000s and ranging from 1,436 to 4,900 square feet. It is also offering four new communities in Texas and two in Southern California.

HOW TO FIND US

Sales offices are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Monday, when they open at noon. For more information about Bella Fiore, call 702-576-0549, and for more information about Tremezzo call 702-331-8283, or visit www.harmonyhomes.com.

Texas 2012 End of Year Immediate Move-in Homes Available

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4% Realtor commission on all showcase homes sold by December 31, 2012!

Chapel Hill:
1404 Steepleview Ln., 2082 sf, 2/2/Study/Covered Side Patio – SOLD
$269,738 – Immediate Move-in

1305 Steepleview Ln., 1778 sf, 2/2/Study/Tech Room
$249,295 – Immediate Move-in

Sunset Point:
2620 Cedar Falls Dr., 1639 sf, 3/2/Large Family Room
$199,990 – January Move-in

2616 Cedar Falls Dr., 1811 sf, 3/2/Formal Dining
$208,990 - March Move-in

2648 Cedar Falls Dr., 2104 sf, 3/2/Oversized Kitchen/Nook
$212,990 – March Move-in

2644 Cedar Falls Dr., 2233 sf, 3/2/2 LA – SOLD
$206,990 – February/March Move-in

Villages of Woodland Springs:
5440 Chinkapin Ln., 2557 sf, 3/3/2/Study/Game Room/Granite/Hardwoods
$245,990 – Immediate Move-in

11641 Netleaf Ln., 2251 sf, 3/2/2/3/Living/Flex Room/Formal Dining
$201,490 – February/March Move-in

11509 Blue Jack Trl., 2257 sf, 3/2.5/2/Study/Game Room/Granite/Cul-de-sac Street
$211,490 – February/March Move-in

Falcon Ridge:
5305 Falcon Ridge Ct., 2249 sf, 4/3/Covered Porch/Deep Lot/8′ Fence
$288,739 – Immediate move-in

5301 Falcon Ridge Ct., 3157 sf, 5/4.5/Game Room/Media Room/8′ Fence
$327,818 – Immediate move-in

www.harmonyhomes.com

Visit all of our Metroplex communities:
Chapel Hill, McKinney from the $220′s (Call 972-542-4277)
Sunset Point, Little Elm from the $170′s (Call 469-362-4633)
The Villages of Woodland Springs, Fort Worth from the $150′s (Call 817-337-0664)
Falcon Ridge, Rowlett from the $250′s (Call 214-534-5548)

Texas Virtual Tours

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See what we have to offer inside our Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas-area communities. We welcome you to take a virtual tour of Falcon Ridge, The Villages of Woodland Springs, Chapel Hill and Sunset Pointe.

Falcon Ridge Model – Rowlett, TX

The Villages of Woodland Springs Model – Fort Worth, TX

The Villages of Woodland Springs – Fort Worth, TX

Chapel Hill – McKinney, TX

Sunset Pointe – Little Elm, TX

Harmony reports hike in 2012 sales

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November 24, 2012, Las Vegas Review Journal – Real Estate: Harmony Homes President Robert Beville said the locally owned and operated builder is enjoying its best sales year ever.

“We offer the best possible value to our buyers, and our homes are unlike any other production homes on the market, with open floor plans and dramatic great rooms,” he said. “This year we’ve seen high demand and low inventory drive the local housing market. Buyers are enjoying this opportunity to purchase new homes at great prices, and they are excited about the floor plans we’ve introduced at Aspire.”

The newest Harmony Homes community, Aspire at Mountain’s Edge, is expected be one of its most popular, he added.

The gated community in the southwest part of Las Vegas offers three floor plans, including one single-story plan, ranging from 2,973 to 4,160 square feet. Homes at Aspire include three-car garages and an option for as many as six bedrooms, and prices start in the low $300,000s.

Beville said several of Harmony Homes‘ communities that were expected to have homes for sale into 2013 have already sold out.

The three floor plans available at Aspire all feature kitchens with oversized islands, as well as oversized master bedrooms and master closets and ample backyards, he said.

The single-story floor plan includes an oversized master closet that is connected to the home’s laundry room and a den that can be converted into an additional bedroom with its own bath.

“The 3,576-square-foot floor plan at Aspire is based on a model that was very popular in our Prominence community at Aliante, and we wanted to make it available to buyers looking for a new home in the southwest part of the valley,” Beville said. ”One thing that buyers should keep in mind is that local home prices have started to go up, so the time to buy is now.”

Aspire is adjacent to Exploration Park, the largest park in Mountain’s Edge and near Nathaniel Jones Park. Exploration Park includes children’s play areas, a splash pad, picnic areas and an outdoor amphitheater. Nathaniel Jones Park also features child play areas and a splash pad, as well as lighted basketball courts.

In early December, Harmony Homes is expected to celebrate the grand opening of a second Mountain’s Edge community, Serenada. This community also will offer three floor plans, ranging from 2,151 to 2,636 square feet and with prices starting in the low $200,000s. Standard features will include granite kitchen countertops and paver driveways. Additionally, master bedrooms include two full closets.

In January, Harmony Homes is expected to celebrate the grand opening of Aviano in Henderson. The gated community features a community pool and a park.

Mountain’s Edge is at the intersection of Buffalo Drive and Blue Diamond Road. To visit, take the southern Las Vegas Beltway to Buffalo and head south to Blue Diamond Road. Or, take Interstate 15 to the Blue Diamond exit and travel west to Mountain’s Edge.

Sales offices are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except Monday, when they open at noon.

For more information on Harmony Homes, call 994-8701 or visit www.harmonyhomes.com.

 

Harmony designs, Sunrise Highlands locale lure buyers to Talus, Summit

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Finding the “right home” at the “right location” can be a challenge for Southern Nevadans as they sift through their many options of new-home neighborhoods, re-sales and distressed properties throughout the valley. For dozens of savvy home buyers, this search ends upon entering the model homes of two Harmony Homes neighborhoods: Summit and Talus at Sunrise Highlands.

According to sales associate Richard Helmly, value-conscious home buyers have been impressed by the neighborhoods’ location within the 160-acre Sunrise Highlands community near the base of Sunrise Mountain as well as the designer touches included in each home.

“What sets Talus and Summit apart from other neighborhoods is the value. Other builders say that their homes offer value, but for me, value is a combination of having extremely low interest rates and the fact that housing prices have dropped significantly since 2005. This is critically important for buyers to understand because we probably won’t see this combination ever again in Las Vegas,” Helmly said.

“Buyers discover further value at Summit and Talus with all of the designer touches included in each home. The fact is that Harmony Homes puts in a great deal of standard features in their homes that other builders offer as options. We include things like soft water loops, granite kitchen countertops, cultured marble in the bathrooms, dual sinks in the master suites, raised-panel doors, and paver driveways.”

Summit features six designs. Three single-story floor plans offer 1,817 to 2,600 square feet, three or four bedrooms, two or 2 ½ baths, and prices from $169,990; two-story designs are priced from $229,990 and feature 3,383 to 3,754 square feet, four to six bedrooms, and 2 ½ or three baths.

Talus features three floor plans priced from $179,990. The two-story homes measure from 2,409 to 3,024 square feet and include three or four bedrooms with options for as many as six bedrooms, as well as 2 ½ baths with an optional third bath.

Limited-time incentives are available at both neighborhoods. Visit the neighborhoods for details.

“In addition to the homes themselves, our buyers have been impressed with the neighborhoods’ location in Sunrise Highlands and the proximity to recreation, schools and shopping,” Helmly said. “There are also shaded picnic areas and open play areas. Sunrise Highlands is conveniently located near great public facilities like the Hollywood Center and Park, an aquatic center that offers both indoor and outdoor swimming, an amphitheater, and a golf course.”

To visit the Summit model homes at 6614 Young Sky Ave., take U.S. Highway 95 to Boulder Highway and head north on Boulder Highway. Head east on Sahara Avenue and drive past Hollywood Boulevard. Turn right on Dawning Day Drive and then right on Young Sky Avenue.

To visit the Talus sales office at 2,746 Sunrise Bluff Drive, take U.S. Highway 95 to Boulder Highway and head north on Boulder Highway. Travel east on Sahara Avenue and turn right on Hollywood Boulevard. Turn left on Sunrise Highlands Way and proceed to Sunrise Bluff Drive.

Both sales offices are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Monday, when they open at noon.

Harmony Homes is locally owned and operated with more than 20 years of experience. The builder is also active in Laughlin as well as California and Texas. Harmony offers 14 additional neighborhoods throughout the Las Vegas Valley where single- and two-story homes range from 1,462 to 4,900 square feet and are priced from the $90,000s.

Additional details are available at www.HarmonyHomes.com.