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| - Great place for a drink if you're tired after shopping or you're a guy who needs a drink while your wife/girlfriend is charging away at Christian Laboutin or Fendi. The location is prime - right in the heart of the high-end shops in the Palazzo. The seating is varied and comfortable, with couches available; I prefer the cushy seats at the large bar, where they have flat-screen TVs usually showing sports. The bartenders are friendly and most days the owner will be around making sure everything is up to snuff.
The wine selection is vast and impressive... very hard to find selections such as "The Prisoner," Gaja or Ken Wright Pinot Noir by the glass in other bars or lounges in Vegas. The prices are a bit high, but you are on the Strip in one of the finest hotels in the world so what else would you expect. The boutique has some impressive wines for sale, too - show me another shop that actually has Screaming Eagle, Harlan and First Growth Bordeaux in stock. They also offer flights, which is a great way to experiment.
The cocktails are also very tasty; I'm a big fan of their namesake cocktail, which is basically a strawberry mojito (served w/ premium Ten Cane rum). Delicious and refreshing, especially if you've been hoofing it outside in the Vegas heat. They also have a limited food menu from Emeril's restaurant if you've got the munchies.
Been there many times and will be back. If you enjoy wine or cocktails in an upscale, laid back atmosphere, Double Helix is a great place to find yourself.
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