Our friends at LasVegasAdvisor.com reminded us that today (March 30, 2012) is, in fact, National Cleavage Day. Yes, National Cleavage Day is one of those flaky, made-up holidays created by some self-interested corporation (in this case, Wonderbra), but did we mention it has to do with cleavage? As a Las Vegas blog, we felt obligated to bring this socially significant, made-up holiday to your attention.

Now, on a completely unrelated note, you should also be aware that Holly Madison (below), star of Peepshow at Planet Hollywood, has just been named “Favorite Female Las Vegan” in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas” awards.

Did we mention how completely unrelated this news about Holly Madison is to that cleavage thing we were talking about?

You can find all the Best of Las Vegas winners on the official site.

See more of Holly Madison, and “Peepshow,” at Planet Hollywood. The hotel, not one of the restaurants. Yeah, it gets confusing.

Do we look out for you, or what? Here’s today’s irresistible Vegas twofer: Get two “Megaritas” for what should be the price of one inside the Village Seafood Buffet at Rio Las Vegas.

Bring it, bro. Note: The bartender is not a member of this blog's actual family.

No, that’s not a typo. They’re classic margaritas, just, you know, mega.

The ridiculously reasonable $25 gets you not only 45 ounces of liquid courage, but also the sweet Rio logo specialty glasses. Glasses which, we should add, are large enough to later be utilized as a hot tub.

It's not just the height, it's the girth.

The Village Seafood Buffet is the only all-seafood buffet in Las Vegas, as far as we know, and we tend to know everything.

Find out more about the Village Seafood Buffet and its watering hole serving up these “Megaritas.” Because if Vegas is good at anything, it’s making up new marketing terms. Just ask your favorite “bevertainer” at Rio Vegas.

What’s new at Caesars Palace? Well, among other things, Starbucks.

The world’s largest coffeehouse company recently unveiled its newest Vegas outpost at Caesars, and now Sin City visitors can satisfy their coffee bean cravings just around the corner from the hotel’s registration desk.

Friendly, inviting and smells good. Not unlike a Las Vegas stripper. The coffee drinks at Starbucks don't seem all that pricey now, do they?

One for the writers among us: Note that Starbucks has no apostrophe, just like Caesars.

The Grande Iced Caramel Macchiato, whatever that might actually be.

The new Starbucks seems to be getting into the spirit of Sin City, even putting its own spin on the famed “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign.

There's probably not a Starbucks, Nevada. Yet. Oh, and don't stare at this too long. The "To Fabulous Starbucks Nevada" is rendered in some kind of mind-altering 3-D.

Some Starbucks trivia: The coffeehouse chain is named after the chief mate in “Moby Dick.” Originally, the company was going to be named Pequod (the whaling ship in “Moby Dick”), but cooler heads, and presumably better marketers, prevailed.

Who you calling Muffin?

The new Starbucks is open from a time we don’t know to another time we don’t know. We are a blog, not a keeper-tracker of useful information. You’ll figure it out.

Venti. Caramel Frappuccino. That, we kept track of.

If it’s one thing we know, it’s that people who like Starbucks really, really like Starbucks. We feel the same way about craps. We’ll follow it anywhere.

When we say nobody can resist Starbucks, we mean nobody. This one's on Fremont Street, but you get the point.

Here’s more useless information: Caffeine (in moderate amounts) can improve one’s mood and help with one’s mental focus. Medical experts also believe it may reduce the risk of Type II diabetes, dementia, heart arrhythmia and colon cancer.

So, feel free to indulge your every coffee-based desire at the new Starbucks inside Caesars Palace.

Toby Keith has made his mark in Las Vegas with his Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill at Harrah’s. It always feels like there’s a party going on in the joint, and we suspect that’s just the way Toby Keith intended it.

Why do we suspect that? Because, well, because of the video for Keith’s song, “Red Solo Cup,” a catchy homage to those big, red, plastic cups you see at so many parties.

It's good to be the Keith.

We would post the song here, except that since hearing it, we can’t get it out of our head, even after we tried forcing it out with the assistance of several strong cocktails. No luck.

So, we’ll spare you the video for the song. Because we’re thoughtful like that. Oh, no, wait. We must be thinking of another Las Vegas blog.

Did you spot all the Vegas celebs? Making cameos are comedian Carrot Top, magician Lance Burton, puppeteer Jeff Dunham (back at Caesars Palace on June 22), Ted Nugent (at Planet Hollywood on May 5) and this blog’s close, personal friend Sammy Hagar.

Not humming the song yet? That’s cool. Watch it 20 or 30 more times like we did. And remember, you’ll always be the fruit to this blog’s loom. (Thanks, Toby.)

It’s called a number of things. The “gambler’s fallacy,” and the “Monte Carlo fallacy,” and even “the fallacy of the maturity of chances.” We like that last one because it makes this blog sound smarter than it really is.

But it all boils down to one basic, misguided belief: In games of chance, like roulette or craps, if a certain outcome hasn’t happened in awhile, it’s more likely to occur in the future.

Seriously, black has hit, like, six times in a row. Has to be red next. Definitely.

We knew that was going to happen. It had to. Probably.

But here’s why it’s a myth. Every roll of the dice, and every spin at roulette, is its own thing. You’ve probably even heard the expression, “The dice have no memory.” As in life, just because something has happened a lot in the past doesn’t mean it’s more or less likely to happen in the future. There’s really no such thing as a certain outcome being “overdue.” The odds remain the same, no matter what’s transpired during a previous roll or spin. And not surprisingly, those odds always favor the house.

More than a few players have been stung by the Monte Carlo fallacy. (It’s called that because one of the most famous examples of this concept took place at a Monte Carlo casino in 1913. Monte Carlo is in Monaco, and it’s a lot like Las Vegas, just yawnier.)

Think your number or color has to hit soon? The longest recorded streak of one color in roulette in American casino history happened in 1943 when the color red won 32 consecutive times. In a row. The people convinced black had to hit next were absolutely right. Eventually.

We know what you're up to, illusion of predictability.

Does knowing about the gambler’s fallacy mean you can’t play your hunches or try to outguess your favorite game? Of course not. People win fortunes because of lucky streaks that defy the odds (just ask the woman who had a craps roll for four hours and 18 minutes at Borgata in Atlantic City). But do yourself a favor and know the odds you’re up against (they vary greatly depending upon the game), and don’t fall into the “double up to catch up” trap. As they say in the financial world: “Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.”

You can read more about the gambler’s fallacy on Wikipedia and WizardofOdds.com.

When you’re up for “Best New Restaurant” at a Las Vegas hotel, it’s a crowded field with plenty of competition. Las Vegas hotels are home to some of the world’s most acclaimed restaurants, after all.

Central by Michel Richard at Caesars Palace has prevailed, however, in the Las Vegas Review-Journal’s just-announced “Best of Las Vegas” awards.

We'll get to the food photos in a second. Just chill.

Central was an editorial staff pick for “Best New Restaurant (2011)” among restaurants located inside a hotel. Oscar’s at The Plaza downtown was the readers’ winner. Way to go, Hizzoner!

How’d Central win the Review-Journal’s heart? By serving up dishes that are creative and satisfying and prepared to meet exacting standards, that’s how.

Here's the Chilean sea bass. Happy?

The “Best of Vegas” awards are a combination of reader and newspaper staff selections.

When this year’s winners hit the Web, they’ll be on the official Best of Vegas site, and in the meantime, you can view all the winners here. Central’s mention appears on page 67.

The Asian tuna carpaccio. So fancy.

The “Best of Vegas” awards highlight the most outstanding (and occasionally least) Vegas hotels, restaurants, shows, attractions and nightclubs.

Glazed lamb shank. Because calling it the "shin" would just freak everybody out.

Central is the brainchild of James Beard Award-winning chef Michel Richard. Read more.

Executive Chef Todd Harrington (below) minds the store when Chef Richard is tending to his other children, Citronelle in Georgetown and Carmel, and the original Central in Washington, D.C.

Executive Chef Todd Harrington gets giddy when he talks about food. The Chilean sea bass dish above was his idea, by the way.

Chef Richard trivia: The chef was raised in Champagne. Which is probably not great for one’s liver, but this blog doesn’t judge.

Resistance is futile.

Central is unique in that it’s one of the rare fine dining restaurants on the Strip that’s open 24/7. See all the restaurant’s menu offerings here.

Also of interest: Central was also named one of the “Top 10 New Restaurants in the U.S.” by Gayot.com. When it rains, it pours! See the complete list.

Yes, there's a bar. You didn't think awards are won with food alone, did you?

Find out more about this award-winning restaurant, and congratulations to the talented team at Central restaurant inside Caesars Palace.

Blondies Sports Bar & Grill, in The Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, is a reliably good time, and Living Social is currently offering up a deal for $40 worth of food and drink for $20.

It’s likely O’Sheas casino will soon hand over the mantle of “Beer Pong Mecca” to Blondies, so you might as well give this deal a go to test the waters.

No apostrophe. Like Caesars Palace or Madame Tussauds.

The menu at Blondies features sandwiches and burgers, as well as the popular deep-fried mac ‘n’ cheese balls, homemade chili, pizza, Famous Beer Can Chicken, New York Strip and other hearty fare. There are 12,400 (rough estimate) flat-screen TVs to choose from (the largest being 12 feet wide), and the cheerleader-inspired waitress outfits are always worth a return visit. You know, if you’re into that kind of thing.

The 50%-off deal is good for a week (expires April 4, 2012). Go to Living Social for the details.

While you're at The Miracle Mile Shops, make sure to check out this giant model of the human gastrointestinal tract. Or something.

Need another reason to visit Blondies? Now through April 30, 2012, you could win an actual diamond when you order a cocktail from a special “Diamond Menu.” When guests order a cocktail, they get to choose a diamond out of a glass that also contains 5,000 decoy stones. If the chosen diamond is the real one, it’s a keeper, and a jewelry store, Designs by Zulema, will set the diamond free of charge.

The Diamond Menu includes the Carrot Cake Martini, Silhouette Martini, Sex in the City cocktail, Bubble Martini and Dulche Leche cocktail. All the drinks are $15.

It’s raunchy. It’s death-defying. It’s offbeat and hilarious. It’s sexy as hell. It’s one of the most talked-about shows on the Vegas Strip, maybe ever. Now, “Absinthe” is celebrating its 500th show at Caesars Palace.

Don't try this at home! Just kidding. Try it, then put it on YouTube. That would be hilarious.

“Absinthe,” part adult circus, part comedy club and part burlesque show (with some jaw-dropping puppetry thrown into the mix), will perform its 500th show on April 1, 2012.

You'll never look at socks the same way again.

Pure Nightclub at Caesars will honor the inspired lunacy of this one-of-a-kind show with a special celebration, with the colorful members of the “Absinthe” cast, like The Gazillionaire, Penny Pibbets (above) and Angel Porrino, in attendance (also April 1).

Wacky April Fools' prank: Tell the bartender, "This one's on The Gazillionaire. Because, you know, he's a gazillionaire."

In honor of the 500th performance of “Absinthe,” we would encourage you to not view this exceedingly uncomfortable video featuring The Aforementioned The Gazillionaire, Penny (with the puppets) and “The Situation” from “Jersey Shore” (sort of).

See our photos of “Absinthe,” or visit the official site, and if you haven’t seen “Absinthe” yet, what’s your deal, anyway?

Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon is full of surprises. In addition to its ideal, Center-Strip location (on the corner of Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard), it’s also home to some of this blog’s favorite hotel suites, much larger, better appointed and much more affordable than you might suspect.

This baby's in the "Z4" suite. You'll need to know that later.

These large, comfy suites get great word-of-mouth, but unlike most rooms in Vegas, you can’t find them on the hotel’s Web site, and you can’t reserve them online. You have to go old-school, call and ask for them.

The trick is knowing how. They don’t really have formal names, per se. They have codes that aren’t really publicized. The room referred to by hotel staff as the “Contemporary” room, for example, is a Z1 (see below).

Even your freeloading friends have a place to crash at Bill's.

The standard rooms at Bill’s (Classic, Deluxe, Luxury) are solid bets, but the suites at Bill’s kind of elevate your Vegas experience and are as luxurious as any on the Strip for a great value.

See virtual tours of the standard rooms on the official Bill’s site.

This blog loves it some Z4.

Rates for the suites fluctuate based upon demand, but overall, you can get a sweet deal for a ton of square footage, not to mention tubs the size of municipal swimming pools, especially during the week. For the dates we checked, these suites ranged from $190 per night midweek to $285 on a busy weekend.

What you’re likely to find is that the price bump between a standard room and a suite isn’t all that much, so why not go for it? In Vegas, it’s go big or go home.

The Z4 has a bar and dining area. This suite's so big, you never have to see your spouse if you don't want to. Which Bill's should totally use in its advertising, if you ask us.

Like most things in Vegas, it’s best to plan ahead if you’re thinking about snagging one of these suites. Because this is a “boutique” hotel, the inventory of suites isn’t vast. For example, there are only three of each of the suite models shown here.

The Z3 is so huge, you'll have to hire Search and Rescue to find your bed. Or something.

You can find out all the suite details by calling Bill’s at 866-245-5745.

The helpful staff will tell you about all the amenities and things like square footage, you know, all the stuff we’d have written down if  we were into “exerting effort” or “being thorough” or “not enjoying a cocktail while we’re taking photos of Las Vegas suites.”

Bubbles and a Strip view? Yes, please. (Code name: Z1.)

Enjoy more photos of the suites at Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall & Saloon. And tell Big Elvis we said “hello.”

Vegas Player magazine puts out a series of video segments featuring Vegas-related subjects, and we enjoyed this one featuring Timothy Henderson, Chef de Cuisine at Old Homestead Steakhouse at Caesars Palace.

We didn’t actually realize Old Homestead gets its meat from a specialty butcher on the East Coast, home of the original Old Homestead restaurant. Henderson says Old Homestead is the only restaurant in Las Vegas acquiring its 21-day dry-aged meat this way.

Some mashed potatoes, and we're good to go.

We stopped by Old Homestead just before it opened for some pics. (It opens at 5:00 p.m. each day.)

We tend to stop at the bar first. So sue us.

The original Old Homestead restaurant in New York dates back to 1868, the same year the stapler was patented in England by C. H. Gould. “What does the stapler have to do with steak?” you ask. Your insolence is duly noted.

We have the sudden impulse to stand up when women come to the table. Weird.

Another, perhaps more relevant, fact about Old Homestead? The restaurant has a wine list that tops 15,000 bottles.

Not a bad spot for people-watching, we should add.

You can take a look at the full Old Homestead menu here (.pdf format).

Dibs on that side of the booth.

Here’s what USA Today had to say about the joint.

We can see our frosty beverage from here.

Find out more about this new addition to the dining line-up at Caesars Palace.

In Vegas, you either go big or go home. Here’s an over-sized flask, from HomeWetBar.com, that might make an interesting gift for those Vegas fanatics in your life.

Just like the flask that gave Grandpa his hernia.

You can get the “Sasquatch Large Flask” online here.

Other Vegas-friendly items of interest on the site include the roulette drinking game, tabletop roulette, a portable beer pong table, and for your Sin City recovery period, an inflatable necktie pillow.

If you must wear a tie, it's best to wear one that can also serves as a pillow.

You’re welcome.

Here’s a juicy little Las Vegas tidbit: From 1959 to 1979, the Imperial Palace was called the Flamingo Capri.

We did not know that.

Soon, the Imperial Palace will be “retired” as part of the $550 million Linq development project, which means the hotel will get a new name. This blog’s rooting for the name “Lee Nover,” but that might just be us.

How many comedians does it take to screw in a light bulb? We have no idea! We are a Las Vegas blog, not a mechanical engineer.

We do know how many comedians it takes to win a comedy contest at The Improv, however: Just one. The famed comedy club recently launched a talent search which will culminate at Harrah’s Las Vegas on April 1, 2012 at 9:00 p.m.

The Improv has hosted an online voting competition for the last several months, and six comics will take part in the finals, three are judges’ picks and three won the popular vote: Don Barnhart, Rob Little, Keith Lyle, Karen Morgan, Leslie Ann Thompson and Comic TLC (Tari Lynn Briggs).

Comedy trivia: Approximately one third of all comedians in this competition are bald.

A slew of up-and-coming comedians posted videos of their entry material on the official contest site so fans could pick their favorites. See them here.

The winner of the competition will receive $25,000 worth (that’s a fortune in comedian dollars!) of bookings at The Improv at Harrah’s Las Vegas and Harvey’s Lake Tahoe.

Tickets for the Main Event are $27.50 general and $49.45 for so-close-you-can-taste-the-funny VIP seats.

Everything's better in neon.

Find out more about The Improv, and get tickets to the “Up Yours!” final at Harrah’s Las Vegas, or visit the official site for “Up Yours!”

Oh, and the answer’s two: It takes one comedian to screw in the light bulb and the other to act like the other comedian’s jokes aren’t funny. Just keeping it real.

The lights we all know and love on the Las Vegas Strip are scheduled to go dark on March 31, 2012 at 8:30 p.m. (Vegas time) for Earth Hour. Earth Hour is sponsored by the World Wildlife Fund, and if any city knows about wildlife, it’s Sin City!

In 2011, 135 countries took part in Earth Hour. Which is fairly impressive, especially since this Las Vegas blog wasn’t entirely sure there were 135 countries.

Nobody tripped over a cord. It's just Earth Hour.

Earth Hour encourages individuals and businesses to turn off “nonessential lighting” for one hour as “a bold statement of collective concern about climate change.” There simply is no better a concern than the collective kind, if you ask this blog.

Whether you’re a believer in climate change or not (you know who you are), it’s fun to turn off the lights sometimes, because then when you bump into someone’s chest by accident you can say, “Hey, I’m doing this because of my collective concern for climate change!”

Not that this situation would ever unfold, of course, especially in Las Vegas.

Here’s a way to ensure you’ll stay in a Vegas state of mind even when you’re slaving away at your computer. Download the fancy, free desktop image below, courtesy of this wildly talented (and exceedingly modest) Las Vegas blog.

Your eyes are fine. We just think it looks cool like that.

Click here to download it at a higher resolution (1600 pixels by 1200 pixels).

If you like it, you can thank us in the Comments section, and we’ll make more. And don’t say we never did anything for you.