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Furniture Made Of Chopsticks?! It’s Coming To Vegas Soon

If you’ve ever gotten sushi or Chinese food, you’ve gotten them. Chopsticks. Yes, the 3000+ year old rudimentary utensils that never seem to break perfectly. Some people are proficient at…

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If you've ever gotten sushi or Chinese food, you've gotten them. Chopsticks. Yes, the 3000+ year old rudimentary utensils that never seem to break perfectly. Some people are proficient at them, others look silly. But one thing is for sure: a lot of them get tossed out. Well next year, you'll be able to buy them in bulk, in an interesting package. Furniture.

ChopValue has announced they are opening a new Las Vegas micro-factory come the Spring, and if you like modern furniture with a sustainable story, you're gonna love it.

What is ChopValue?

Founded in 2016, the company began as a personal challenge for Felix Böck, the company's founder. He had a background in wood engineering and wanted to see if there was a creative solution to wood waste. What if you could use that waste and create something out of it. He tried to rattle some cages, but no one seemed to be interested. So he took it upon himself to prove you could make something out of what is perceived to be nothing.

So he teamed up with Chinese food restaurants to create a place for all those tossed out chopsticks to go. Several million chopsticks have been kept out of landfills and put into new furniture.

How does it work?

First, ChopValue provides sustainably sourced chopsticks to restaurants. They are repurposing wood to make them, not chopping down a tree. That's awesome. The sticks are perfectly uniform so they look really decent. Then when the chopsticks get used, they are reclaimed by ChopValue. They take those to a local microfactory.

A microfactory? Yeah. Instead of one main place where furniture is made (which means a lot of shipping to and from that location), they build locations much closer to the source of the sticks so their carbon footprint is nice and low.

They then take the used chopsticks, clean them up, smoosh them together and make brand new, fashionable products with them.

7 Las Vegas Restaurants That Will Have You Giving Thanks

Who says Christmas should get all the shine?

The holiday season is upon us! October came and went with a spook-tacular Halloween and December is fast approaching with its cheery yuletide wonderment -- but where does that leave November? Why, with Thanksgiving, of course!

Las Vegas does everything in style and Thanksgiving is no exception. With a plethora of restaurants to choose from, celebrate the day with family, friends and a full belly. The best part? No cooking!

Save your time and your energy for the people who matter most -- your loved ones. Enjoy special holiday menus from some of the best Las Vegas restaurants

Don't spend the day slaving over a hot stove and open oven. Let our amazing selection of world-famous cafes, restaurants and bars take care of all the pesky details for you! Just sit back, relax and enjoy some good food and excellent company. Trust us; your feet and your sanity will thank you for it.

Get your classic fixings -- turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, the works -- or go for something a little more sui generis with French cuisine. Have a meat-filled afternoon with Bazaar Meat by José Andrés or go meat free with our vegan and vegetarian-friendly restaurants!

Barbecue, Italian or homey American diner staples -- no matter the eater, we have just the meal for you.

And afterwards? Well, Las Vegas does offer some of the best shopping -- and some of the best Black Friday deals -- in the world.

Don't treat Thanksgiving like the red-headed step sibling of the holiday trifecta; it's so much more than that. Let us give back and show you our thanks with these wonderful, delectable meals that will make you the MVP of the entire family.

Make Nov. 24 a great day. Come on down and spend your Thanksgiving inside some of the best Las Vegas restaurants!

Bazaar Meat by José Andrés @ SAHARA Las Vegas

Are you in the mood for something a little... carnivorous? Bazaar Meat by José Andrés is just the place to satisfy your craving! With a selection of meat-based dishes, this little spot packs a big punch. Their Thanksgiving menu features a mix of some of their regular items, as well as food that was specially prepared for a true holiday feast. Dinner is from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 24. Give them a visit.

To make a reservation, visit HERE and for any further inquires, call (702) 761-7610.

Delilah @ Wynn Las Vegas

Have a true fine dining experience with Delilah at the Wynn Las Vegas. Inspired by 1920s supper clubs, this restaurant offers incredible food, live music and a sumptuous atmosphere that will leave you feeling like royalty. They offer a special Thanksgiving prix fixe menu and dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. They have a dress code, so make sure to wear your Sunday (or Thursday) best!

Click HERE for more details on how to make reservations or call +1 (702) 770-330 for any inquiries.

NoButcher Vegan Deli

Save the turkeys! Go vegan with this one-of-a-kind Thanksgiving experience. NoButcher Vegan Deli offers a variety of delicious dishes with none of the meat. What your meal might lack in beef and poultry, it certainly doesn't lack in flavor. For the holiday, they offer, among other things, NoTurkey roast, stuffing and an apple-cinnamon crisp. Yum! Just like mom used to make.

For more information, click HERE or call them at (702) 268-7488.

Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que @ Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa

You can't go wrong with barbecue, especially on Thanksgiving. Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que offers some cozy Southern comfort food for this special day. Hickory-smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, macaroni & cheese -- everything you could ever want! You can pre-order or you can dine in-restaurant on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Don't miss out!

For more information about their Thanksgiving specials, click HERE.

Buddy V's Ristorante @ The Venetian Resort Las Vegas

Celebrate this Thanksgiving with an Italian twist. Buddy V's Ristorante -- yes, that's "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro -- offers a delicious menu of roasted butternut squash soup, slow-roasted turkey breast and a pumpkin bundt cake. Delicious! Enjoy your pancetta-herb stuffing with a nice bottle of prosecco or a red wine.

For more information about their holiday offerings, click HERE or call (702) 607-2355 with any questions you may have.

Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas

The Hard Rock Cafe offers a legendary Thanksgiving entrée that is sure to hit the spot. Consisting of a slow-roasted turkey breast, fresh roasted vegetables, a sweet potato mash and much more, this is a Thanksgiving meal that is just so classically Las Vegas, it almost hurts.

For more information regarding how to make a reservation, click HERE or call (702) 733-7625.

Eiffel Tower Las Vegas @ Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino

Technically, the French don't celebrate Thanksgiving, but you'd never know it after tasting the holiday specials at Eiffel Tower Las Vegas. Consisting of three courses, this meal will have you eating until you're ready to burst. Enjoy your classic Thanksgiving turkey or have some filet mignon, pumpkin pie or a scrumptious soufflé. Your options are limitless and the food is top-notch.

Make your reservations HERE or call (702) 948-6937 for special requests or more information.

13 Yummiest Las Vegas Restaurants To Throw A Birthday Bash At

It's no surprise that your birthday is here -- since it's on the same day every year.

But for some reason, it always seems to creep up on us!

We want to celebrate properly; and since it's your birthday, you deserve to eat like royalty. And trust us, we take birthday dinners VERY seriously in Las Vegas.

Now you may be asking, what makes the perfect birthday eating experience? Well, the answer is slightly tricky.

Maybe the perfect dinner consists of class and sass through fine dining, a tapas experience or a bougie wine tasting. Or maybe the ideal birthday celebration is an experience like "dining in the dark" or having drinks at a bar that's completely made out of ice.

Simply put: Planning a birthday dinner in Sin City is like navigating through a jungle packed with neon signs. There's simply too many options; it's almost overwhelming. And the idea of a "perfect" dinner truly depends on the birthday superstar, which is you!

But one thing is for certain: No matter what your vibe or preference is, our city will have it all and then some.

Here is a list of 13 restaurants that are perfect for a birthday party.

Enjoy these locals-approved set of eateries that can please any type of birthday person.

If you're looking for other fun things to do, before or after dinner, then check out our events listicle!

To accompany your birthday dinner plans, we gathered together a bunch of fun places that'll take your birthday celebration to the next level. Click HERE to see what else Vegas has to offer.

And of course, what's a good birthday party without an equally as exciting playlist? Well, we got you covered on the music aspect. Click HERE to get the perfect set of tracks for your pre-game party.

Happy Birthday! We hope you have the best day ever.

Love,

Your Star 107.9 Family

Honey Salt

Address: 1031 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89145

Other Mama

Address: 3655 S Durango Dr #6, Las Vegas, NV 89147

BLACKOUT Dining in the Dark

Address: 3871 S Valley View Blvd Ste 8, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Dine in the dark at this establishment!

Café Lola

Address #1: 4280 S Hualapai Way #109, Las Vegas, NV 89147 

Address #2: 10075 S Eastern Ave #109 Henderson NV

LaLuna Tea & Dessert Bar

Address:  7960 S Rainbow Blvd suite 8000f, Las Vegas, NV 89139

Minus5 ICEBAR

Located inside of multiple casinos throughout Las Vegas.

Gäbi Coffee & Bakery

Address: 5808 Spring Mountain Rd #104, Las Vegas, NV 89146

Baby Birds Cafe

Address: 2910 Lake East Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Mariposa Cocina & Cocktails

Address: 2575 S Decatur Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Mrs. Coco's Cafe

Address: 20 Via Bel Canto #150, Henderson, NV 89011

Vanderpump Cocktail Garden

Address: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

The Golden Tiki

Address: 3939 Spring Mountain Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Here Kitty Kitty Vice Den

Address: Located inside of Resorts World Las Vegas

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.