Mexico celebrates its 200th year of independence today, and Vegas is ready to party right alongside its neighbor to the south. Get in on the party with these 16 things to do to celebrate Mexican Independence Day.

Yes, in the middle of the desert you can still find the best fish served practically the same day as it’s caught. The best fish is never frozen before being served. That means chefs are flying in fresh fish for day-of serving to present the flavors of the sea at their finest. Here’s a look at the top five fish restaurants in Las Vegas. You may never eat meat again after sampling this fare.

On Saturday, Whitney Port celebrated her Whitney Eve Spring/Summer 2011 Collection with an after-party at Chelsea hot spot 1Oak in New York City. Celebrities and fashion insiders including Shenae Grimes, Josh Groban, Ann Dexter-Jones, Russell Simmons and Shoshanna Lonstein were on-hand to help Charlotte Ronson celebrate her Official Fashion Week After-Party at Avenue.

Weren’t able to make it out to Fashion’s Night Out last night? We have a whirlwind tour of some of the events that took place. Celebrity guests including Serena Williams, Jeremy Piven, Robin Thicke, Kendra Wilkinson and Russell Simmons, among many others made the rounds.

Need an excuse to join a rewards program? How about a cooking demonstration from Chef Wolfgang Puck? Grazie, The Venetian and the Palazzo’s loyalty program, is giving members a chance to watch the chef that put celebrity restaurants on the map prepare dishes and ask him questions from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Venetian Showroom.

Celebrity journalist Robin Leach and celebrity hairstylist Michael Boychuck celebrated their birthdays at Blush Boutique Nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas last night. The festivities started at Society Café at Encore Las Vegas where Leach and friends were presented with an oversized chocolate birthday cake. The group then moved over to Blush and a VIP area set with Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Belvedere vodka.

Last night, the Palazzo hosted the Las Vegas Epicurean Affair, presented by the Nevada Restaurant Association. Nearly 75 renowned restaurants and beverage purveyors dazzled approximately 1,300 guests with stands snaking around the Pools at the Palazzo.

Project Dinner Table seems to outdo itself each time it puts on one of its exclusive affairs. I went in June and dinner was served on Cashman Field. In July, the event was under the passage to El Cortez. Now the event comes to the historic Fifth Street School and a bevy of chefs from the MGM Grand preparing dinner tomorrow night.

I have a love-hate relationship with Thai food. I love the idea of hot, but I can’t do it. I love the idea of pad Thai, but every time I order it I’m disappointed. So I’ve had to teach myself not to order something on fire and not to ever order pad Thai since there are so many other delicious choices on a good Thai menu. And while I’m the farthest thing from a vegetarian, I love the veggie choices for my friends. With that, I’ll get off my soapbox and introduce you to the top 5 Thai restaurants in Las Vegas because this city has some dandies.