For nearly two decades, Via Brasil Steakhouse has brought Brazilian flavor, hospitality and uncompromising quality to Las Vegas. Co-owner Anna Gomes shares the passion, attention to detail and family-first philosophy behind the restaurant’s longevity — and why food made with genuine care simply tastes different.
Jennifer Randall Young's AI ad agency, JRY Solutions, is beginning to make noise not only because of her marketing background but also because it focuses on women entrepreneurs, ensuring their voices are amplified and not replaced. While combing through her videos on Instagram and YouTube, where she shares tons of helpful information about building and maintaining small businesses, I also noticed a vulnerability that comes through.
The local Filipino community has a deep-rooted sense of pride and belonging in Las Vegas, which represents the largest Asian ethnic group in Nevada. The state’s Filipino population has grown from just over 51,000 to more than 208,000 in the span of 24 years, according to U.S. Census data. From community leaders such as Erica Mosca to world-famous comedians like Jo Koy, the Filipino community and its contributions to the valley range far and wide.
When I was assigned to write a blog about Nate Jones, the owner of Infinite Trend, a Las Vegas design studio for residential clients looking to renovate or upgrade their living spaces, my first move was to check out their website, comb through their social media pages and try to understand, or discover what, if anything made Jones and his brand different from any number of design studios in the Valley. What I found was a man who was big on family and community.
Standing with a friend somewhere inside Oddyssey Noir on a Saturday night, I realized that although I had been to this place numerous times in preparation for its 2026 reopening, led by their new head of nightlife and events at AREA15, Steven Guttman, looking around, it seemed that I was lost. It was a lot easier to find my way around with the house lights on during the daytime hours, when I was graciously given a couple of tours leading up to tonight's special event.
