Current Vegas buffet to rave about?

Thanks to all who took time to provide inputs. Yup, am aware of the buffet close time. Will google the places you suggested so please keep them coming.

Wow! Am the fan of seafood (crab legs and tuna sashimi, my fave).

iclee in Las Vegas

Current Vegas buffet to rave about?

It's been 3 years since I've been to Vegas. My first time to bring hubby to the city that never sleeps so I want the experience to be very good.

Where do you suggest we head off for excellent buffet?

Thanks.

iclee in Las Vegas

San Diego spots: pizza, seafood, chinese

Thanks for rec :) Seafood...shrimps, crabs, lobster is casual setting. Read about Point Loma so going there. Anywhere else?

iclee in San Diego

San Diego spots: pizza, seafood, chinese

Hounds up.....Staying in Hyatt Manchester for a week [2 adults + 2 kids (11 & 15)] and looking for the following:
*Pizza and salad: Italian variety
*Gelatos: Milky, flavorful, not too sweet
*Seafood: Did SanFo last April and I'd like to sample San Diego's seafood lot. We love chowders, sushi, seafood platters
*Chinese: Dimsum and Noodles would be fantastic

I can drive max of 30 minutes for good eats. Appreciate if you can give recs and possibly links.

Thanks huge :)

iclee in San Diego

Nordstrom's Cafe Bistro

Dined at Nordstrom in Palo Alto and had great experience with food and service. Acceptable bill amount considering we were 5 people who ate goat cheese salad, chicken barbeque pizza, peperoni pizza plus drinks (coffee and tea). Rec this to anyone.

iclee in Los Angeles Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Hounds... heads up.....

Am back from my San Francisco bay area and Silicon Valley trip. Let me share with you what I've experienced. Again, you've seen my profile and the following blog is my own op.
Boudin bakery in Wharf area: tried the chowder in sourdough. Very touristy indeed but not necessarily bad tasting. Maybe if they put more chowder then I would have enjoyed it more. Hubby took Peet's double shot Americano (that's what he said he ordered) inside Boudin's. Rating: Good.
Chocolate factory: Ordered the Dark Choco in sweet waffle cone. Shucks! I should have ordered 2 scoops. Yummy for $4. Another note to self: Next time, buy the shirt that said...."Willing to sell Husband for Chocolate"
1550 Hyde: Hubby and I took the cable car to this small but worth the trip resto. Ordered grilled capay asparagus/ spanish chorizo/ almonds/ manchego/ arbequiña olive oil (picture attached), berkshire pork loin chop milanese swiss chard/ lemon, grilled niman ranch flank steak balsamic/ herbed frites/ ancho cress/ green garlic aioli and for dessert, the scharffen berger bittersweet chocolate pot de crème with straus whipped cream and shortbread cookies. Bill amounted to close to $100 with the recom glass of red wine and a half pint of Tummer beer (not sure about spelling of this one).
Lori's Diner: Look cleaner than Pinecrest diner. And good enough for the grab, chug and go type of day. Had the SF Best Corned Beef Hash......not the best IMHO. Though servings are huge.
Recchiuti at Ferry building: Best choco "bits" (they are soooo small) I've tasted. Ordered the burnt caramel, cinnamon, Venezuela, coffee, etc in a tiny brown pouch and paid about $12.
Ciao Bella Gelato at FB: Glad I only ordered 1 scoop of the Strawberry Ricotta. Not impressed with the overly sweet and not to creamy scoop.
Blue bottle at FB: I tried 2x to get in line but it's just too long a wait.
Sundance Steakhouse at Palo Alto: very good aged steak. Generous servings although my local friend said Sundance seem not to be consistent with quality. My husband had the standard cut prime Angus steak while I ate the Wild Northern Salmon. Pricey but worth it.
Los Gatos Bar and Grill at Los Gatos: Ate crab cakes and the pumpkin soup with my standard apple juice.
Nordstrom Cafe at Palo Alto: I liked the Chicken BBQ pizza coupled with the Goat Cheese Salad. Sweet and light meal while shopping in Nordstrom.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

Where to find a true "SF" meal on April 5th...?

Saw the Bix website...impressive fare. http://www.bixrestaurant.com

Check it out. Booked mine April 18 :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

San Francisco Restaurant Recomendation...

Hi josephml1...you may want to check out my link since I saw car/seafood/steak in your question (meaning somewhat similar to mine)....

http://www.chowhound.com/topics/498286

Enjoy your stay

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Hello to all the hounds who gave meaningful and valued recs, I've used Opentable.com to make reservations at 1550 hyde, boudin, etc. Will let you know how things progressed. :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SF International Chocolate Salon coming up: 4/13/08

Is this a one day event only?

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Thanks for the clarification. I've had dimsum and local dishes from those places in China and will see what happens next.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Well, let's see what happens when I arrive. Am open to your ideas and will be online to recheck all your recs.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SF newbie planning to add 3D in San Jose

Hey Chowhounds...its me again. I liked the feedback you have given me re: SF and would like your input on San Jose. My hubby goes to Santa Clara every now and then but he is the type who would exhaust the hotel's restos and not try outside ones. But this time, I am with him so we will do the rounds accdg to your recs.

Any native (?) SF restos would be welcome as well as Mongolian, Japs, Italian (of course), Greek.

Thanks in advance... :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Thanks for Yank Sing rec though I am having second thoughts if they are better than what I had in China. So, I will prioritize intrinsically SF restos. :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

My mouth waters as I read your feedback. :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

I do appreciate your varying view on how to enjoy SF on foot. To have fun ad be safe is my foremost concern. :)

Thanks again to all who have contributed to this thread.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Wow! Again, amazing detail. Yes, I will be there Saturday so I might check Ferry Plaza if the programme permits.

You've shattered my idea for the SF stroll so will change that to after brunch stroll. Will probably hop on cable car to reach 1550 Hyde as you suggested. Scoma's will top my list for Wharf adventures.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

Best ice cream in SF Bay Area

Hi, is it anywhere near Westin St Francis?

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

I surfed Hog Island and saw that their clam chowder is made from Manila clams. Strange....it made me think am I missing anything by not trying Clam Chowder made from Manila clams....

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

Chocolate hounds- new ones to try

The Intl Choco Salon is a 1 day thing or does it run a couple of days? Am arriving 16th and wishing....hoping...that it does :(

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Thanks to all who took time to answer my question. My goal is not to leave SF disappointed over good eats. Will keep viewing this thread to see more inputs. So far:
BB = underroasted organic coffee
Perbacco: highly recom
Hog Island: must try

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

Coffee downtown?

Hey, I agree with you. I also like the Double Vanilla at Coffee Bean.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Yes, thanks. I am adventurous when it comes to food. I failed to mention I also like Japanese food eg. Uni sushi. I was a bit dissapointed when I learned BB means underroasted since my hubby prefers fullbodied and dark roasts like French and Italian so maybe if you know any shops serving such near my hotel then I'd happy to try it out.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

This is great. I will read and possibly print what works for me. Appreciate taking time to paste links. :)

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area

SFO newbie seeking chowder and coffee

Hi, thanks for your reply. I enjoyed your earlier thread abt SanFo's good eats.

iclee in San Francisco Bay Area