Category: Nevada

There are a variety of restaurants in Las Vegas up and down the strip. Anything you could possibly want from sushi or tacos. I passed Canter’s near The LINQ and decided to check them out. Canter’s is a classic New York style delicatessen. They make their own bagels, breads, and pastries in their bakery right there at the restaurant. They also ship in all their meats directly from New York.      I started off with a bowl of matzo ball soup. This homemade chicken broth was loaded with chopped up carrots and celery. They included two large matzo balls.…

Las Vegas is always evolving and changing. One of the newest additions to the strip is The Park. This new area of bars and restaurants is nestled in between New York, New York and the Monte Carlo (which is actually closed down). This area is also not far from the new hockey arena. One of the restaurants/bars in this area is Beerhaus. It is a fun place inside with lots of tables for folks to sit at and play a variety of board games that are available. When I arrived they had just started happy hour. They offered several of…

With all my trips to Las Vegas over the years, I had never been to the Palazzo Hotel before. It was time for a visit. It was absolutely beautiful inside. There are many options to choose from when it comes to food. What caught my attention was Lavo. Not only did they have a large presence inside the hotel but also outside facing Las Vegas Boulevard. This gives diners a choice to eat inside or outside on the patio.    Since it was a typical hot Vegas evening, I chose to eat inside. I got to enjoy the beautiful décor…

Here I am again, writing about another trip to Las Vegas. It has been a few months since my last trip. This time I stayed at the opposite end of the strip. I was hungry for Chinese food and it was recommended that I check out Wing Lei at the Wynn Hotel and Casino.   As soon as I walked through their doors, I was greeted by the most attentive staff. They were constantly checking on me to make sure I got everything I needed. The restaurant was beautiful. Rather than the traditional Chinese colors of red and black, they…

There are so many hotels to stay at when visiting Las Vegas. Every time I go out, I do like to stay at different ones, if nothing else than for a new experience. This most recent trip to Vegas, I stayed at the Trump Hotel. What surprised me was this hotel had no casino and they only had one restaurant. The night I got in I was hungry for a small bite to eat. I headed to the restaurant DJT located on the main floor of the hotel. It was a pretty big place that was decorated nicely. I kept…

With all the travel I do, sometimes I get a sweet tooth. While staying at the Aria Hotel and Casino I noticed they have a pastry shop called Jean Philippe Patisserie that is open 24/7. I decided to check them out on two different occasions. This shop is run by award winning executive chef Jean-Philippe Maury. Once I started walking around I realized they had more to offer than just French pastries.   They have a large selection of chocolates, gelatos, crepes, and sandwiches. You can eat them there in the shop or get them to go.   The first…

The origin of tapas comes from Spain. The idea of small bites or small plates of food was all created for a king that was sick and could not eat much food. Thanks to his unfortunate illness we can now find tapas restaurants all over the country. Tapas is always fun to enjoy with a group of people. It is a great opportunity to try different culinary creations. Award winning Chef Julian Serrano has a Spanish tapas restaurant inside the Aria Hotel and Casino. It is appropriately called Julian Serrano Tapas. The décor of the restaurant is beautiful. There are…

Las Vegas always amazes me, not because of the glitz and glamour. What amazes me is how many celebrity chefs have restaurants up and down the strip. I was excited to try Border Grill, which is owned by Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. These chefs have been on Food Network’s Too Hot Tamales and Bravo’s Top Chef Masters. Located inside Mandalay Bay, Border Grill is a modern take on Mexican food. I started off with one of my favorite cocktails. The Suprema Sangria was a blend of red wine, melon piloncillo, a splash of orange, lime, and pineapple…

The Aria hotel is home to the award winning Chef Masa Takagama’s upscale Japanese restaurant BarMasa. They receive fresh seafood straight from Japan daily. They are slightly more expensive than a typical sushi place, but their unique ingredients make it worth the additional money. The décor of the restaurant was a unique design. There are interesting lights dangling from the ceiling.    I started with the miso soup. It had nice pieces of tofu along with Mitsuba, which is Japanese parsley. Instead of sliced mushrooms like other miso soups, they use Nameko, which are small mushrooms from Japan. I enjoyed these bite size…

When working in Las Vegas during a convention I needed to have a quick lunch. However, I did not want typical fast food. Citizens inside of Mandalay Bay was the perfect solution. It was a quick sit down place that offered a variety of choices. The inside of the restaurant reminded me of a New York deli. Their menu offers an assortment of soups, salads, sandwiches, and burgers.    I went for the chicken cobb salad. It was presented beautifully in the bowl. It was a rainbow of colors. The chicken they used was fresh and shredded. This was nice…