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Vegas Specifics
Well, just for an update, I got back to Indy yesterday and we had some really great food while we were out there. We had dinner at Mesa Grill and split the goat cheese queso fundido, had the mahi mahi and cilantro mashed potatoes. Then, we had the dessert sampler with chocolate cake, fruit cobbler, and flan. Everything was very good, but we left extremely stuffed.
Also went to Lotus of Siam. I had curry and my friend got the chicken and vegetables. We were both really impressed with the food.
I had dinner at the bar at Border grill and my quesadillas were yummy. I love the three salsas. I was also planning on going to Rosemary's, but never made it. Maybe next time.
I was going to eat at Aureole, but nothing really sounded great for the $$, so I had a $17 martini. Ouch!! That is the most I have ever spent on one cocktail. All in all, though, a great trip.
Vegas Specifics
Has anyone tried any of LOS's curries? I would love a recommendation.
The thing I am really excited about is visiting the Vosges chocolate store. I don't like paying shipping from their catalogue, so I will literally be like a kid in a candy store (ha) getting to see and touch all of their stuff. I'm concerned too much of my Vegas budget will be spent on chocolate to bring home.
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Wow, thanks for the suggestions. I love spicy food so the nachos will be right up my alley. I am pretty excited to try LOS. In Indianapolis, we had a Thai place downtown that I liked, but they moved to the southside and it's a bit of a trip to get there, so I have to settle for a little of this, a little of that. One place has a good Pad Thai, but my favorite is Massaman Curry and there aren't a lot of places that do it right.
I guess the question is, how do I choose between the rice, ice cream, or fried bananas OR how do I fit them ALL into my stomach? ha!!
Vegas Specifics
Well, I think that my friend and I are going to do Mesa Grill because we both like the southwest style of cooking. I had a bit of debate within myself about whether we should do Tao or Social House. In the end, I think we will end up doing Lotus of Siam instead (I LOVE Thai) and then go to Social House for the atmosphere (we are 20-somethings in Vegas after all) and maybe a bit of sushi. So many restaurants that I see recommended time and again are probably ones that I wouldn't get a lot out of since I am a veg.
I think we will play the buffet by ear. I will be stopping by Michael Mina's for dessert because it looks so good. I'll let you all know how it comes out!!
Fondue Party Drink Needed
I am having a fondue party where I will do a Mexican style cheese fondue and a milk chocolate dessert fondue. Can I get some suggestions for a cocktail? I'm trying to decide whether to go the standard wine route, but I think a signature drink might be more fun.
Smoothies in the NE Indy area
Can anyone suggest a good place for smoothies? My co-worker is dying to find a place close that has them and I can't think of anything (what kind of foodie am I?). We work in the Geist area and she lives in the Anderson area. Thanks in advance.
Vegas Specifics
I was there last February for a real estate convention at the Mandalay Bay and I stopped at Border Grill for a quick snack on my way back to my hotel. I got some empanadas and they were so yummy. I will be making a stop by there again if I don't find 8 million other restaurants I want to try!!
I saw the Mina cookbook tasting and heard that was good. I was just going to go straight for the veggie version...Man, January is just too far away.
Vegas Specifics
Thanks for the ideas. I think we are definitely going to do Mesa Grill. I went to the website for Michael Mina's and the vegetarian tasting menu looks wonderful. Has anyone tried it or any of his other tastings? What did you think?
Vegas Specifics
I will be in Vegas in January. This will be my second time, but the only place I recall eating on my previous visit that was even relatively memorable was Rum Jungle. Need some suggestions:
I don't eat meat, though I do eat fish and I would like at least one evening at a restaurant that will provide a memorable experience and money won't be an issue. I am not picky with the whole vegetarian thing, I would just prefer that the whole restaurant not revolve around steak and the like.
I also would like a recommendation for a great buffet and a great Asian restaurant (not my fav, but it is my travelling companion's). I love Mexican/Southwestern fare, so if you have any ideas for that, it would be much appreciated. We will be on the strip and prefer to stay there.
Indianapolis Wine Tastings
Can anyone give me some information on wine tastings around town in Indy? I am dying to try Oakley's Bistro and I know they have one on Wednesdays as well as D'Vine Wine Bar.
Any other suggestions? Has anyone had the food at D'Vine? It seemed a bit on the pricey side from the looks of their menu, but maybe the food is fantastic?
I would be so happy to find a restaurant that has some sort of flight of bourbon/whisky and/or whiskey tastings, but most restaurants only have a selection of scotch and no flights at that.
Thanks!!
