One of the most frustrating things about moving to Las Vegas has been finding my way to the ‘ole P.O. when a package needs sending. I’ve learned several hard lessons about the reliability of online mapping services and the frequency (randomness?) of road closures. But you need not do any unnecessary U-turns anymore: here is the United States Post Office location that serves Southwest Las Vegas.
Westridge Station
7925 W Russell RD
Las Vegas, NV 89113-9998
Business Hours
Mon 8:30-05:00PM
Tue 8:30-05:00PM
Wed 8:30-05:00PM
Thu 8:30-05:00PM
Fr 8:30-05:00PM
Sat 9:00-03:00PM
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Our very own Tao was named the most lucrative restaurant in the country.
“It’s really a nightclub with the food to complement the club”
I have not been to Tao yet but almost all of my guests have gone there while visiting Las Vegas. It seems worth a visit considering they have a restaurant, bar, nightclub and beach all rolled up in one of my favorite strip hotels, The Venetian.
I’m off to San Diego for a week of family and relaxation. It seems many Las Vegans make a July or August retreat to Southern California when the heat gets unbearable. I’m happy to leave my city in the hands of the many tourists flocking here on their summer vacations. After all, they will leave with lightened wallets and purses having made deposits at the local casinos.
Expect light posting over the next week and a half. See ya soon!
Local taxi service in Las Vegas is not as bad as you might think. Most people assume that it takes a really long time to get a cab because they are clustered around the airport or in the casino areas but this is not the case. There are a number of taxi cabs reserved for residential use. I called for a cab earlier today and was picked up within 20 minutes. A nice lady named Juanita told me that taxis like hers were restricted from going to the tourist areas to better serve local residents. Very cool.
If you live in the Southwest and need a taxi call Juanita at (702) 358-7374. For general service, try:
Yellow | Checker | Star Cabs (three names, same service)
(702) 873-2227
Today I’m visiting the satellite exhibition center at the Sands Expo center (right behind the Venetian). This location houses the interior design exhibits including art, lighting and textiles. This is also the home of the Living Green Pavilion which was the real reason I came here.
I have to say that I was disappointed with the presentation. It is of course a noble cause and I was happy to see a section devoted to sustainable home furnishings. However, the collection was widely publicized leading up to the show and did not live up to the hype. There were perhaps a dozen manufacturers of eco-friendly furniture and home decor but these mostly consisted of uniform looking bamboo panels and processed wood construction. There were other sellers of furniture made from recycled products and re-finished wood but these were scattered through the market and not part of this display. I found met one alternative lighting retailer but the only items on display were a few fluorescent bulbs and one LED fixture.
In the end, the most notable display was from Channel Logic. They had several attractive bedroom furniture sets that appeal to consumers who are conscious of design and the environment.
Visit Channel Logic’s blog to learn more about their efforts to promote sustainable home furnishings. Unfortunately, you cannot buy directly from them since they only sell to retailers and dealers.
