Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Cort McCown dishes on his Las Vegas faves

Cort McCown

Steve Marcus

Comedian Cort McCown

Along with business partner Paul Hughes, comedian Cort McCown founded Playboy Comedy at the Palms nearly seven years ago and has been making Vegas audiences laugh ever since with a mix of dirty jokes and outrageous acts.

"It was an idea I pitched to the head of Playboy Entertainment at Hef's 80th birthday party," McCown said. "And he went for it."

McCown splits his time between Vegas and Los Angeles and recently spoke with "Las Vegas Magazine" about his Sin City favorites.

The Beatles Love: I've seen Love three times, and if you ever come to Las Vegas, you must see that show. You can't beat The Beatles. It is visually amazing and all three times I saw stuff I didn't see the time before.

Tattoo artists: Las Vegas is the best place in the world to get a tattoo. These guys know what they're doing. I would recommend Huntington Ink, and King Ink recently opened at The Mirage.

Golf: I'm a die-hard golfer. I have two favorites, TPC Canyons and Southern Highlands. I would love to play at Wynn. Wink, wink, Steve.

Shopping: If I need something new, I'll go to Gregory's at The Venetian. I like going to The Forum Shops, and John Varvatos always has cool stuff. I get my underwear at the Premium Outlets at Calvin Klein.

Steak: I'm a steak whore. N9NE Steakhouse has the best steak anywhere in the country. You've got to have a wedge salad and the bone-in filet. If I was on death row, that would absolutely be my last meal. I love Joe's Stone Crab, too. It's a great place to people-watch.

— Originally published in Las Vegas Magazine

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