Hi, everyone. You are listening to Radio Cherry Bomb, and I'm your host, Carrie Diamond, coming to you from Las Vegas.

Today's guest is Christina Dialag, owner of Velveteen Rabbit, a very cool bar and community hub in the Arts district of Las Vegas. I only learned about the

arts district last year, and it is a fascinating part of the city, filled with lots of creative

entrepreneurs doing cool things in the food and beverage space. Christina is also the author of

Tiny Little Boxes, How to Cope with Existential Dread by way of ice cream and other means. That's

some title, right? Christina gave me a copy of the book when I visited her at Velveteen Rabbit the other

week, and I can't wait to read it. She and I talk about the reason she opened her bar, why she wrote

that book and gave it that title, The Spiritual Side of Las Vegas, and the Cocktails,

Mock Tales, and Vibe at Velvetine Rabbit. Of course, Christina and I talk about the children's book

that inspired the name of her establishment. I loved the Velvetine Rabbit growing up,

and I am sure it's a special book for lots of you as well. Speaking of Las Vegas, team Cherrybaum

and I will be there in just a few days

for an international Women's Day celebration. We're hosting a fun party at Velvetine Rabbit

on Friday night the 7th. Think terrific cocktails and mocktails, tarot card readings, and food

trucks, then Saturday at Encore at the Win. We have a special networking breakfast and panel

conversations with some of the

women shaking up the culinary scene. Then Saturday night, there's dinner at the brand new Jalina

at the Venetian. Tickets are on sale at Cherrybomb.com right now. You can buy tickets to the individual

events or a weekend pass. We would love to see you there. Today's episode is presented by Las Vegas.

The city is a culinary playground where innovation, global flavors, and unforgettable experiences

collide. From its vibrant food halls featuring renowned coast-to-coast eats to elevated

fine dining concepts with world-renowned chefs. Las Vegas redefines gastronomic excellence.

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