Category: Nevada

There is a classic diner, called Blueberry Hill, that is perfect for breakfast. It has been serving Las Vegas since 1987. I was really hungry when I got there. I had just flown in from the East Coast and was ready to chow down. I ordered the Crêpe Dealer. This breakfast came out on two plates. The three eggs I got over-medium. They were perfectly cooked. I was able to get bacon and sausage on the side. The main reason I ordered this dish was because of the crêpes. I got two crêpes, but I did not want any filling.…

If you’re looking for a fun mob themed Italian restaurant with an old-school Las Vegas lounge singer, you have to check out Capo’s. The speakeasy style entrance to the restaurant is fun. You walk up to a red door, expecting someone to open it but then a door behind a phone booth opens up. When you walk into the restaurant, your eyes will need to adjust because it’s extremely dark. We were able to get a table up by the stage near the singer.  He had a “Rat Pack” look to him and he sounded just like Frank Sinatra and…

If you head down to Fremont Street in old Las Vegas, you’re going to come upon a really interesting restaurant called Evel Pie. This restaurant is themed for Evel Knievel. There are photos, bikes, and other memorabilia decorating the walls. You order at the counter and when your order is ready, they call your name. Simply go up to the counter and pick up your food. I ordered Grandma’s Meatballs. These are three large meatballs per order which is perfect for sharing. They’re served with Evel’s tomato sauce. The meatballs were tender with a lot of flavor. You can order…

I have read about the Italian eatery called Eataly for a few years now. I was excited when I went to Las Vegas and got to visit their 37th location. It is located in front of the new Park MGM hotel and casino (formerly the Monte Carlo). It smelled so good as soon as I walked through the door. It was so overwhelming I did not know where to start. I decided the best way to start was to just walk around and get the lay of the land. Gran Caffe Milano I started off here so I could get…

I was invited to a special dinner when I was out in Las Vegas. A big group was getting together at Searsucker inside Caesars Palace. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. Their were reclaimed wood signs on the walls that had a variety of inspirational quotes on them. Since we were a large group, we had a fixed menu that was created by Chef Stephen La Sala. It was a selection from the menu. Each course was set up family style so we just shared it around the table. First out was the salad. This was fresh field greens that was…

Many years ago I visited Hash House A Go Go in Las Vegas after seeing them on The Food Network. Now they have expanded to several locations throughout the country. I was back in Vegas and visited one of their newer locations at the Rio Hotel and Casino. I had worked up a big appetite for breakfast. It was hard to decide what exactly to order. After reading the menu a few times I decided to order the corned beef hash. The portion size was huge. It came out in a giant cast iron skillet. The corned beef is made…

Sprinkles cupcakes was one of the first cupcake shops to open at the start of the cupcake boom. They first opened in California and became a favorite among Hollywood elite. Now they have locations in 10 different states across the country. Las Vegas is one of their newest locations. The shop is located by The LINQ. If you get there too early (or too late) they have a cupcake ATM to allow for that sugar craving to be satisfied. They make all the cupcakes right there in the shop. It smelled wonderful as soon as I walked in. It was…

I visited Naked City Pizza in Las Vegas many years ago. I remember enjoying their pizza and the atmosphere. On a recent trip to Vegas I learned they opened another location. This one is off Paradise which is not that far from the strip.        Since they make pizzas to order as soon as my waiter came to the table I placed my order. I got a quarter sheet pie with pepperoni and sausage. While I waited for my pizza, I ordered the poutine. I was surprised to see this on the menu. I did not remember this…

There is a wonderful tapas restaurant that I found off the strip during my last trip to Vegas. I had not eaten any tapas since my trip to Barcelona, so I was excited to try Firefly. The restaurant was not that crowded yet when I arrived. I knew I was there early. The décor of the restaurant was a great blend and red and black, with some Spanish inspired artwork.       I had gotten there right when happy hour started, which I was thrilled about. They had a whole happy hour menu filled with cocktails and tapas. I…

Las Vegas really is the city that never sleeps. After seeing a late night show I was hungry. However, I was not quite sure what I was hungry for. As I traveled between Bally’s and The Paris Hotel I came across Yong Kang Street. This is a Chinese/Taiwanese restaurant that was nestled between shops that had the façade of a Paris street. They were extremely crowded that late at night. I was really excited when I saw the dim sum carts moving around the restaurant. I could not wait to select a few things. The Lo Mai Gai (sticky rice)…