An excerpt from Oksana Marafioti’s upcoming book, “American Gypsy: A memoir” Las Vegas is a city of transplants, but Oksana Marafioti’s transplant story is unique. She is a Roma who emigrated from the Soviet Union to America when she was 15.

Sure, you’ve seen “The Hangover” and “Casino.” Now catch these lesser-known Vegas screen gems Las Vegas’ reputation has always preceded it — largely due to decades of starring roles on film and television.

Chef Brian Howard Meat the detail man Comme Ça inside the Cosmopolitan, commecalasvegas.com Bacon, salami, ham, sausages, terrines, patés — everybody loves charcuterie, even if few of us understand the hours, days and months required to put in the necessary work and affection to create a colorful plate of assorted meaty goodness.

Scaling Nacho Mountain Range I Can’t Drive $55 Nachos at Cabo Wabo Cantina Sounds cheesy, huh? Bad puns aside, when you become an ’80s rock frontman and start your own brand of tequila and corresponding themed restaurant chain, you can name some nachos after one of your terrible songs. But this is no ordinary platter of nachos — this off-menu challenge dares you and a friend to inhale eight pounds of crunchy tortilla chips slathered in melted cheese and queso sauce, pico de gallo, loads of jalapeños, and pretty much whatever’s loose in the kitchen.

Got a taste for adventure? An appetite for some (literal) spice in your life? A hunger for something different? Hold on to your fork and take a ride on the wild side with our DEALicious Meals Adventures Edition. Whether you’re craving cuisine that’s big in flavor, just plain big, or off the beaten path, you’ll get your fill here.

Delicious by design Eating out is always an adventure, and not just for our mouths. We often forget the role design plays in the dining experience.

You’ll looove the leek and potato soup — after all, it’s made from fresh vegetables pulled right from the garden just a few feet away. But the real nourishment going on at a Vegas SOUP charity dinner is how the event benefits a choice nonprofit with a fat check at the end of the night.

Q: Did Elvis bomb in Las Vegas? A: Kind of. When we think of Elvis Presley and Las Vegas in the same sentence, three things come to mind.

A Southwest jaunt in very good taste Natural wonders, roadside attractions, historical monuments, cultural icons — all great reasons to take a summer road trip. If they’re not enough to get you behind the wheel, consider that other great road trip delight: eating.

Goto Pares atbp. What? It looked like someone had come up with the name by accidentally sitting on a computer keyboard.