When we visit Las Vegas, I try to bring Stephen’s mom with us so she could have a little vacation as well. We also try to find places away from the Strip, and eat like the locals do. Last time we found a quaint German place for lunch, […]
Las Vegas is a fun town to visit, and I try to visit every few months. The Cosmopolitan is my favorite hotel, but for this visit, I was offered a free room with comps at the Hard Rock Cafe (HRC), located about 1/2 miles away from the Strip. […]
Driving back from Yuma to Orange County, we cut through the 86 and spotted ALL (and there’s a ton) of the Date Shake signs posted throughout the highway. How can you not get sucked in and stop for a Date Shake?? The place was empty, aside from the […]
Stephen told me that his family is German. Very German. When I first heard that, I expected his family to come out in lederhosen and dirndls. OK, OK, They’re not “that” traditional, but they are from Germany, and they know what the Old Country food should taste like. […]
Located about half hour outside the Strip, in Summerlin is this mom-n-pop ice cream store. It is a great little place, but it’s not a place to hang out as there’s no inside seating or even a table. There’s a few benches and grassy area, but the storefront […]
Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken was featured on MSN / Spoon University as the 10th spot for the 25 Best Places to Get Fried Chicken in America, and we decided to visit the Las Vegas/ Summerlin location. The restaurant is located half hour outside the Strip, in the Festival […]
The Original Pancake House (OPH) opened a few years ago inside the Primm Valley Casino, taking over the old coffee shop. This location is our go-to stop when we head back to California from Vegas. We stopped here on a Tuesday around 9:00 am, and it was filling […]
This hugely popular breakfast/brunch place is located less than 2 miles from the strip, hidden in a dilapidated strip mall off Charleston Blvd. The locals seem to know where it is, as there were tons of people in business attire enjoying their lunch break. We came here on […]
If you’re looking to get away from the Las Vegas Strip for a place that is fast and affordable, this is the place. This ramen house is located less than 2 miles from the Strip, down the street from the Palazzo / Wynn hotel off Spring Mountain in […]
If you have been checking out my blog, you may have noticed I have a tab for Las Vegas. I visit this city every 2 or 3 months, and have been staying at the Cosmopolitan the past few times. For this trip, I decided to splurge for my […]
When I visit Las Vegas, I try not to eat on the Strip. The main reason is the restaurants are overpriced, or its just another commercial experience. For breakfast, Stephen and I have found many hidden gems located no more than 10-15 minutes from the Strip. On this […]
Winter has arrived!! Las Vegas may be a desert town, but that does not mean that they don’t get into the Christmas spirit. One hotel / casino that I like to visit is the Bellagio, where they transform their Conservatory, depending on the season. Right now, scheduled until […]
Lawry’s is one of my favorite restaurants for Prime Rib. Well, the place better be good at it, as their official name is Lawry’s The Prime Rib, and they serve primarily prime rib, although they do serve rib eye steak (basically the prime rib that’s been grilled), and […]
Las Vegas is a town that is constantly changing. I usually visit every 3 or 4 months, and even during that short time I see changes along the Strip. The area that used to be part of the old Imperial Palace Hotel got revamped, and was renamed the […]
Located 10 minutes outside the Las Vegas strip, behind the University Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is this tiny Italian deli. I found this place by accident, and try to make it a point to stop by here for their Italian sandwiches before heading back to California. The restaurant […]
Nothing in Vegas is really free, but you can get “close” to free… for a price. I’m not a high roller, but I do like playing the slots. Some people will say that I should just take out a $100 bill and light it on fire. I disagree. […]
Chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger are the creators of the Border Grill restaurant. The first restaurant was located on Melrose Avenue and in 1990, moved to its current home on 4th Street in Santa Monica. Since then, Border Grill has expanded to Las Vegas at Mandalay […]
