Old School Vegas Flashback: The Golden Steer, the Mafia and the Rat Pack

This week Glenn dips his fingers into the vault to pull out a lost episode. And it’s awesome. 

Hear the history of Las Vegas through the prism of its oldest steakhouse, the Golden Steer, which opened in 1958. Owner Michael Signorelli tells a great tale about how this became a famous haunt for entertainers, the mafia and high rollers.

The Golden Steer Steakhouse is also known for its famous and infamous customers such as: Tony "The Ant" Spilatro, Natalie Wood, Al Hirt, Nat "King" Cole, Joe DiMaggio, Elvis Presley and Mario Andretti just to name a few.

Here’s a few more: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. who found refuge here away from racism on The Strip.

The story is told by owner Dr. Michael Signorelli as well as Kevin Ball, Corporate Vice President - Strategic Sourcing at American Casino & Entertainment Properties (Stratosphere and more). Plus, a special appearance by Bruce Ford, SVP Business Development with Lodging Econometrics.

Eat at The Golden Steer! http://www.goldensteerlasvegas.com/introduction.html

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