Mar 15, 2012
1
comment
Leave a Comment

Backstage with Vegas's Favorite Showgirl

By Holly Madison
Print Save Article
 
Credit: Landon Nordeman

There are so many great restaurants to choose from in Vegas when I'm going out, but before doing Peepshow, the Vegas-style burlesque show I've been starring in for the past three years, I always eat in my dressing room at Planet Hollywood. I have to be careful about when I eat—that I eat early enough so it doesn't bother me when I'm onstage, but late enough that I don't get too hungry while I'm out there. Often, I order in Rao's: I love their lemon roast chicken and spaghetti marinara. Or I'll get the delicious tomato soup from the Earl of Sandwich. I'm usually not alone; my dressing room's not a private place. I leave my door open so the rest of the cast feels free to come on in. And my manager's usually back there with me while I eat, talking about future projects and things we should be working on. When I do get alone time, I think about the show, and how lucky I am to get the chance to dance onstage. I love being in Peepshow. There's so much energy that I feel when I'm out there dancing. That's what I look forward to when I'm eating before a show—all that Vegas energy.

See the recipe for Rao's Spaghetti Marinara »

This article was first published in Saveur in Issue #146

Comments (1)

noAvatar
Have been eating chicken for a long time, I am 86 years old.The best chicken that I have eaten during this time was in Syracuse New York at an Italian Restaurant served for my cousin Nick and Mary's Wedding.Have to try this recipe, and see if it will break a long standing record. Will keep you informed.

Your Comment

Please log in to leave a comment. Not a member yet? Sign up here.