Nice piece on the new directions in Las Vegas - a destination for the good life rather than "just gambling." Mentions a swizzle stick I probably won't be adding to my collection -
"...Patrons are expected to spend a minimum of $1,200 (the club makes that easier by offering a $2,000 martini, replete with a diamond and ruby-encrusted gold swizzle stick that is yours to keep)."

Here is the link - may require subscription???
http://travel2.nytimes.com/2005/04/17/travel/17vegas.html?th&emc=th