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Staying at Ceasar's Palace, playing while hubby works, what to eat?
rao's serves a decent pizza at lunchtime. how about trying Brenner's in the forum shops? more details on what you're looking for might help the cause.
Food challenges in Vegas
http://www.grazianospizzalv.com/beast.html
http://www.yelp.com/events/las-vegas-uye-pho-87-challenge
http://www.hauteliving.com/2010/08/sweet-sensations-the-haute-5-ice-cream-shops-in-las-vegas/ - RM SEafood - 16 ice creams - guess each, it's free.
http://blog.vegas.com/las-vegas-dining/extreme-eating-4458/
there are several burger challenges in vegas
First Food and Bar for group dinner?
been to first several times - it's my fav late nite spot on the Strip. I don' t recall seeing a private room there but for 50 people they might be receptive to giving you the bar /lounge area.
Are you willing to go beyond the Strip ?
also, given the elvis theme have you considered entertainment ? i've seen this guy several times - i'm no elvis expert but i liked his show...http://www.bigelvis.biz/
Bachi Burger
I've eaten at Bachi 6 times now, twice over the last week - i've seen significant improvement in the service. the cute-sy hispanic chick is still clueless - she keeps wanting to take the plates before you finish, but the rest of the staff is getting it done. I still think they need a dedicated host/service manager but over all, i'm a fan !
Las Vegas Chicken Wings
try anthony's pizzeria in townsquare - coal fired chicken wings with grilled onions and garlic bread - tried them twice . Strange combo but it works for me - you might get some charring on the wings but i think it adds to the flavor and the experience
Bachi Burger
Stopped by tonight for dinner - definitely need to improve on the service, but the food ? It's a winner !! Can someone tell me why they opted for Windmill ?!?
BYOW - does it exist in Vegas??
I guess it's time for the semi-annual rant about wine corkage policies.
Crazy concept - if you don't care for the restaurant policy - DON'T EAT THERE !
3 -5 times retail is unfair ? MAybe it is , maybe it isn't . What is the food mark-up ? The overhead at these places is huge - rent, labor, utilities, taxes, licensing, etc, not too mention the occasional bottle that might go bad and lord only knows how many bottles end up in the hadnes of employees . Is it against the law for a biz to make $$$ ?!?!
that being said, I follow the call to confirm, i bring nice bottles whether or not on their list and i always ask the sommelier to taste for me and i ask to offer a glass to the chef. depending on the size of the party i will try to buy at least one bottle from their list.
Best pizza in Vegas!!!
a few ?? my guess is 15 .
Also, Grimaldi's is open in the Summerlin area ( on rampart ) - but i've yet to try.
my last pizza was at Rao's - decent. no surprise you have to pay a premium ( $14-18 ) and they only serve at lunch. i'll try to find some pics to post
Casual Dress, Family Friendly Restaurants on the Strip?
since you have cars , suggest you drive a few miles south from your location to town square - you have numerous restaurant choices including italian, pizza, american, etc
http://townsquarelasvegas.com/
Best Doughnuts in Vegas
yes - he's my 2nd fav in town - my office is about 1/2 mile away - he's a character and the donuts are decent.
Vegas Return
i didn't add anything to the taco - not sure if it was due to the time of day ( 7 pm vs. my day time visit ) but felt a lil shorted on the meat
Best Doughnuts in Vegas
i gotta take issue - the apple fritter at Ronalds can compete with the so cal donut spots.
Don't get me wrong, i'm a donut man fan ( lived about 3 miles away )
Loved primo's on the westside ( buttermilk and the cinnamon rolls )
Bob's @ farmer's mkt
Stan's in Westwood
Randy's near LAX
etc
Are you focused on the westide vs. Eastside ?
Vegas Return
the super/supreme is two corn tortillas - i'll post a pic this week - something about the pineapple with the sour cream - it just works - and it's one of those pleasures that you make a mess and yet couldn't care less - it really is a strange location - you don't see the darned place and wouldn't believe it's there given the neon lights of taco mexico in front
Vegas Return
i'm with Dave on Los Antojos - it's one fo the closest mom/pop mexican spot to my office - i've beent here 5 times - i want to love the place - but it gets worse with each visit. Molcajetes is little farther down the road but it's worth the drive but i consider it more of a dinner option then lunch.
I'm more of a pork guy then beef so give me some al pastor at Los parados on Sahara - go large with the super taco - it's about $2.50 - i've been holding off for warmer weather before i try another so i can wolf it down in 100 degree heat with a cerveza or two - the perfect recipe for a sandy beach mirage !
Down Town Vegas dining...
check to see if El Cortez is having stone crabs ( usually on friday ) cost about $28 for a pound with fries and cole slaw and an average bread basket. or get their prime rib or another fav of mine there - wall eye ! good stuff.
Definitely consider Firefly. Golden Nugget - Chart house was decent - cool looking place, too. They have a nice 1/2 price appetizer happy hour; Firelfy's happy hour is 1/2 price drink specials including the sangria ( go for the pitcher ! )
grind burgers, lv (tropicana ave)
i've been there 3 times - it's the kind of place you want to like, but it's subpar food.
Cana Latin Kitchen & Bar, Town Square, Las Vegas, NV
the ceviches definitely "modernized" - thought the two i had were more like sashimi then ceviche. The pisco sour was excellent , yet the sangria , hmmm - well, again, i guess more of a modern take and they didn't have a red sangria. Not sure if this is standard or they simply ran out. The dates stole the show . This will be my regular stop ,post - movie, though i think i need to give Anthony's Coal Fired Pizzeria a 2nd chance especially since i liked the chicken wings. of course, if i have a sweet tooth then yogurtland gets the nod
Italian in Vegas
I'm a fan of Rao's - luv da meatballs !!
never took to Valentino's, haven't been to B&B in over a year ( too many damn places to go too ! )
Been to Enoteca twice in the last year - i like the place and decent people watching . Went on restaurant.com coupons - not sure if they still have them.
Happy Eating !
Vegas help required: Can't remember name of Restaurant
it's either nora's or ferraro's. ferraro's has a more formal look to it so i'm guessing Nora's, too.
Good eating in Vegas
daveyd - i agree with the $15 cab ride to Spring mtn ( chinatown ) - so many great spots including some "non-asian" spots, too.
Pizza in Vegas
if sticking to the Strip, Rao's serves pizza at lunch time , get a side of meatballs ( polpette ) and life is good !
I believe Metro delivers to the Strip ( might be the ellis island location, can't remember, it's been awhile )
happy eating !
fwiw my favs ( close order ) of vegas pizza
settebelo
grimaldi's
rao's
ciao ciao
amore ( thin crust - sausage )
anthony's ( believe it or not, the wings are better ! )
Vegas—coolest food shops?
I have to give a shout out to the new supermarket in the southwest part of town - glazier's
http://www.glaziersfoodmarketplace.com/
i eat out so much that i probably hit a grocery store only once / month - Glazier's has me wanting to visit more often - the deli is very good; a large s meats and seafood counter yet i've only purchased their homemade sausages - the breakfast sausage with cinnamon works for me ! I've only walked 1/2 the store. hope it's a success !
Trip Suggestions? (Las Vegas)
Missmoo - if you're trying to keep the taxi costs down you may want to re-think Hash house a go go - not as far as rosemary's but close. My guess from Four Seasons - at least $40 round trip. If you do go, i doubt you'll need snacks at the Verandah in the afternoon. Trying to think of a brunch alternative - how about Bouchon ? Mon ami gabi ?
In Vegas for a layover. Have two hours. Ideas for a dive/watering hole serving good food.
since your on a red eye - don't worry about the time it takes to get thru security - unless it's a sunday night flight - the classics ?
pieros, golden steer already mentioned - personally, i think piero's is waay overpriced for what you get .
casa di amore, batistas - both average italian places
pamplemousse - old school french - i like the place but it can be hit/miss
panevino - close to airport - decent, but also a little pricey.
bootlegger bistro - has an old school feel to it but relatively new.
Happy eating !
Long shot question in Vegas
very bright white ( don't remember birds ) is beijing noodle #9 in Caesar's - check the caesar's website - they might have a pic or 2. M is nice - the restaurants are decent .
Cheap Eats In Vegas?
you can walk to stripburger - for a decent higher end burger - not as good as burger bar, and it's still a little toasty outside ( all patio eating ) already mentioned baba reeba also a short walk.
drive down spring mtn and you have 20 + places that have decent food that meet your budget - japanese, chinese, thai, vietnamese and a few other non-asian places ( argentina and british )
happy eating
Yet more "40th birthday in Las Vegas" advice for foodies from Minneapolis
check the threads about chinatown - a place for decent food and fun eats - hot n juicy crawfish - please dress casual. either ichiza or Raku for some really good japanese. China mama has my fav dish - fish filet in chili oil - yummy ! How about lobster at $8.88 / pound ? go to kj kitchen and eat it up ! Several decent dim sum spots - ping pang pong, orchid's.
Fun Dinner in Vegas
don't forget t&t - tacos and tequila at luxor . i think their food is much better then diablo's
Las Vegas off strip bar food
i used to live near mcmullen's - love their potato chips ! good place. crown and anchor is worth a visit. village pub is ok by me gotta try the new bar/restaurant on rainbow near trop used to be hurricane's - that name escapes me - the memory is fading fast ! another pub cool to have a pint - sean patrick's .
