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9:18p, 1/13/19
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I've been to Vegas. My wife has not.

Bless her heart she isn't a gambler but gave me a trip to Vegas (yes, with her) for Christmas.

Every time I've been it's been for 2-3 days and been a non stop gamble and booze a-thon. I expect this time will be different.

Which is why I come to you fine ladies and gents.

I'd like your opinions on restaurants for us to check out. I'd like to hit a nice one or two but also want the other places worth looking in to.

For example, I think there is a noodle and or ramen place in the caesar's Mall that is supposed to be under the radar fantastic.

And if you have ideas on a good hotel that can give a deal I'd be interested in that
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9:27p, 1/13/19
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Bizarre meats!
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9:41p, 1/13/19
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Lotus of Siam.
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In reply to BSD • 10:23p, 1/13/19
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BSD said:
Lotus of Siam.


This.
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In reply to Keeper of The Spirits • 6:04a, 1/14/19
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Keeper of The Spirits said:
Bizarre meats!
You mean Bazaar Meat at SLS?
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7:14a, 1/14/19
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Is Joe's Stone Crab still in the Forum Shops?
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7:32a, 1/14/19
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An Eataly just opened.

https://www.eataly.com/us_en/stores/las-vegas/
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8:03a, 1/14/19
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L'Atelier - A Michelin Star Joel Robuchon (RIP) Restaurant will not disappoint
https://www.joel-robuchon.com/en/restaurants-lasvegas-atelier.php

SW Steakhouse at the Wynn is still my favorite Steakhouse
https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/Dining/FineDining/SWSteakhouse

Milk Bar at the Cosmo for desserts
https://www.cosmopolitanlasvegas.com/restaurants/milk-bar

Hidden Pizza at the Cosmo for a late night pie

Shake Shack for a late night bite if you don't currently live somewhere with Shake Shack
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8:44a, 1/14/19
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Take her to the Sterling Brunch at Bally's if you're there on a Sunday morning.
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In reply to BSD • 8:53a, 1/14/19
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BSD said:
Lotus of Siam.
This again
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In reply to BSD • 9:08a, 1/14/19
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BSD said:
Lotus of Siam.


One more time in case you haven't picked up that this is absolutely something you should do.

Their Tom Kah Kai is one of the best things I've ever eaten.

Another stop worth checking out if you've never been would be Bouchon in the Venetian.
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12:31p, 1/14/19
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I put this together a few yrs back, but it should still be applicable: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1F9-nk09YfXw2wQGAFko-tiqokydrk8X9nOqCISB86cg/edit?usp=sharing
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3:38p, 1/14/19
If you go down to Fremont Street and downtown try Hugo's Cellar in the 4Queens Casino

Also we liked Peppermill Lounge for drinks
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In reply to cbminers • 6:03p, 1/14/19
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cbminers said:
Hidden Pizza at the Cosmo for a late night pie

If you're just looking for a late night pizza, I'd recommend 800 Degrees at SLS.

It's made-to-order while you wait, basically the Freebird's of pizza.
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In reply to Wicked Good Ag • 8:01p, 1/14/19
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If you go down to Fremont Street and downtown try Hugo's Cellar in the 4Queens Casino

Also we liked Peppermill Lounge for drinks


I think Seinfeld does a Comedians in Cars with George Wallace at the Peppermill. One of the funnier ones.
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In reply to SACR • 9:11p, 1/14/19
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Indeed
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willie wonka said:
Is Joe's Stone Crab still in the Forum Shops?
Yes it is. Have reservations for this Saturday night.
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10:25a, 1/15/19
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Fat Choy in a dumpy casino off the strip had some really good and reasonably priced food.
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10:34a, 1/15/19
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also, the pizza we got at Pizza Rock in downtown was actually quite good, even though in the late hour we dined the Detroit style I wanted to get was no longer available.
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In reply to schmendeler • 10:45a, 1/15/19
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also, the pizza we got at Pizza Rock in downtown was actually quite good, even though in the late hour we dined the Detroit style I wanted to get was no longer available.


That is Tony Gemignani's place. He makes some damn good pizza. We used to eat at his SF spot all the time (we don't spend much time in SF anymore or I'd still go)
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In reply to BSD • 10:48a, 1/15/19
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BSD said:
schmendeler said:
also, the pizza we got at Pizza Rock in downtown was actually quite good, even though in the late hour we dined the Detroit style I wanted to get was no longer available.


That is Tony Gemignani's place. He makes some damn good pizza. We used to eat at his SF spot all the time (we don't spend much time in SF anymore or I'd still go)
it was a good stop. it was super vegas-y and over the top, but still good pizza.
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In reply to schmendeler • 10:54a, 1/15/19
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Tony is rather dewshy so that doesn't surprise me. I love his pizza though.
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11:01a, 1/15/19
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check out the website.

www.pizzarocklasvegas.com

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11:08a, 1/15/19
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Carbone at the Aria is pretty good...vodka rigatoni mmmmm

Mastros Ocean Club for surf and turf
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8:07p, 1/16/19
Just got back from there. Took 5 kids and stayed in a condo about 2 miles off the strip. Went to a different national park each day. Drove through downtown once to see what all the lights were about. Decided I didn't need any more of that silliness, with all the stuff God made nearby. For food, Google cheap restaurants. Went to a Ramen restaurant called Monta Noodle House. Really good. Will check out more of the low key Asian places next time.
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9:03a, 1/17/19
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The Peking duck at Blossom in the Aria Hotel is the best you will ever eat. Can't recommend that place enough.
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Polo Towers?
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6:09p, 1/17/19
Isn't the pizza place at the Cosmo called "Secret Pizza"?
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I travel to Vegas several times a year. Here are some of my go to's;

On Strip
Aureole - Expensive Mandalay Bay
Sage - Expensive Aria
Bouchon - Expensive Venetian
STK - Expensive Cosmopolitan Loud, but go on a night when DJ is playing
Border Grill - Weekend Brunch Mandalay Bay
Momo***u - Ramen Cosmopolitan
Julian Serrano - Tapas Aria

Casual On Strip
Five 50 Pizza (Aria) or Secret Pizza (Cosmopolitan)
Yardbird - Breakfast / Lunch Venetian
Bruxies - Breakfast Park MGM / NYNY
Egg **** - Breakfast Cosmopolitan

Off Strip
Nora's Italian Cuisine - go there every trip
Lotus of Siam - new location is still darn good
Bootleggers - Italian
Ichiza - Japanese (Izakawa)
Hobak Grill - Korean BBQ
Herbst & Rye - great bar and food
Monta Ramen - also have a location in Richardson
Lots of Awesome places in China Town. The best Asian cuisine outside of LA/SF.

Downtown
Oscars - Plaza Cool View at night plus Downtown is great for an evening

Cool places away from strip
Pinball Museum
Mob Museum - has a bar Underground
Any of the TV Show Places like Count Kustoms,Tanked, etc ......




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In reply to 87AustinAg • 8:52a, 1/18/19
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87AustinAg said:
I travel to Vegas several times a year. Here are some of my go to's;

On Strip
Aureole - Expensive Mandalay Bay
Sage - Expensive Aria
Bouchon - Expensive Venetian
STK - Expensive Cosmopolitan Loud, but go on a night when DJ is playing
Border Grill - Weekend Brunch Mandalay Bay
Momo***u - Ramen Cosmopolitan
Julian Serrano - Tapas Aria

Casual On Strip
Five 50 Pizza (Aria) or Secret Pizza (Cosmopolitan)
Yardbird - Breakfast / Lunch Venetian
Bruxies - Breakfast Park MGM / NYNY
Egg **** - Breakfast Cosmopolitan

Off Strip
Nora's Italian Cuisine - go there every trip
Lotus of Siam - new location is still darn good
Bootleggers - Italian
Ichiza - Japanese (Izakawa)
Hobak Grill - Korean BBQ
Herbst & Rye - great bar and food
Monta Ramen - also have a location in Richardson
Lots of Awesome places in China Town. The best Asian cuisine outside of LA/SF.

Downtown
Oscars - Plaza Cool View at night plus Downtown is great for an evening

Cool places away from strip
Pinball Museum
Mob Museum - has a bar Underground
Any of the TV Show Places like Count Kustoms,Tanked, etc ......




This is a really good list -- though I can't speak much on off strip stuff.

The Cosmopolitan recently added a nice "food court" (think Hattie B's fried chicken and similar higher-end versions of the things you'd see in the food court). I would recommend giving it a try.

My wife and I like to stay at Aria -- and we pretty much like everything there.

Lago is also a great one at Bellagio -- tapas style Italian food with direct views over the fountain.

The Henry at Cosmopolitan is also a nice casual, brunch place we like to hit up.
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8:58a, 1/18/19
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Also, Bardot Brasserie at Aria is one of my favorites now.
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9:12a, 1/18/19
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another place that had good food and was a ton of fun was Rose Rabbit Lie. it's a "supper club" so it is very date night-ish. they have performers singing and dancing that work their way through the dining room as you eat. definitely worth a visit, imo.

edit: it's in Cosmo
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9:25a, 1/18/19
The Steakhouse at the top of Binions, downtown is a great place. There's a lot of history there......used to be a mob hangout.......Benny Binion was a big time mob guy.
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In reply to schmendeler • 9:39a, 1/18/19
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schmendeler said:
another place that had good food and was a ton of fun was Rose Rabbit Lie. it's a "supper club" so it is very date night-ish. they have performers singing and dancing that work their way through the dining room as you eat. definitely worth a visit, imo.

edit: it's in Cosmo


This sounds super cool.

Almost like that time I took my wife, for her birthday, to a burlesque version of the nutcracker. Under the guise of going to see the nutcracker.
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In reply to 87AustinAg • 9:39a, 1/18/19
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87AustinAg said:
I travel to Vegas several times a year. Here are some of my go to's;

On Strip
Aureole - Expensive Mandalay Bay
Sage - Expensive Aria
Bouchon - Expensive Venetian
STK - Expensive Cosmopolitan Loud, but go on a night when DJ is playing
Border Grill - Weekend Brunch Mandalay Bay
Momo***u - Ramen Cosmopolitan
Julian Serrano - Tapas Aria

Casual On Strip
Five 50 Pizza (Aria) or Secret Pizza (Cosmopolitan)
Yardbird - Breakfast / Lunch Venetian
Bruxies - Breakfast Park MGM / NYNY
Egg **** - Breakfast Cosmopolitan

Off Strip
Nora's Italian Cuisine - go there every trip
Lotus of Siam - new location is still darn good
Bootleggers - Italian
Ichiza - Japanese (Izakawa)
Hobak Grill - Korean BBQ
Herbst & Rye - great bar and food
Monta Ramen - also have a location in Richardson
Lots of Awesome places in China Town. The best Asian cuisine outside of LA/SF.

Downtown
Oscars - Plaza Cool View at night plus Downtown is great for an evening

Cool places away from strip
Pinball Museum
Mob Museum - has a bar Underground
Any of the TV Show Places like Count Kustoms,Tanked, etc ......






Thanks for this
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