By: admin

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:27:59 +0000

Hmm…about 5 hours? I can’t remember. But it was a LONG damn time.

By: Bob S.

Bob S. — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:13:53 +0000

How long did it take you to write this blog.

By: Harvey

Harvey — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 03:43:09 +0000

Nice write up…usually I never reply to these thing but this time I will,Thanks for the great info

By: Kelly Hirt

Kelly Hirt — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:17:20 +0000

My boyfriend and I had an almost equally disappointing time in Vegas back in April. We went to Mesa Grill (because we used to love Bobby Flay) and it was a horrible experience. The food was decent but not spectacular. Glenn ordered the CORNMEAL CRUSTED CHILE RELLENO – Roasted Eggplant + Manchego Cheese with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce + Balsamic Vinegar $24 which was delicious but was not big enough to call the main entree; more like appetizer. I ordered MANGO + SPICE CRUSTED TUNA STEAK – Green Peppercorn-Green Chile Sauce + Toasted Pinenut Cous Cous $38. The tuna was dry but the cous cous was yummy. Jen ordered; SIXTEEN SPICE CRUSTED CHICKEN – Mango-Garlic Sauce + Mango Salsa $32; which was delicious and I had wished I ordered it. I can’t remember but I think Don ordered BLUE CORN CRUSTED ALASKAN HALIBUT + SALSA CRUDA Sweet 100 Tomatoes, Capers Nicoise Olives, Fresh Basil + Oregano $36; which was not impressive to me but he seemed to like it. We waited about an hour for our food to show up, the waiter was too busy flirting with the two older ladies next to us to notice that we had been without our drinks for about 30 mins. With a well known chef like Bobby Flay I expected more but got Village Inn quality service.

On a good note for another evening we went to a restaurant our hotel consierge at the Luxor recommended called Fiamma (located at the MGM) IT WAS SPECTACULAR!! And we WILL be going back. Glenn ordered SPAGHETTI & KOBE MEAT BALLS – San Marzano Tomato, Garlic, Basil and he still raves about it to this day (I even think he likes it better than mine; Grr.) Since being Italian and taught how to cook by my grandmother in Italy I don’t really go to Italian cuisine restaurants because I feel I can cook it so much better. I ordered the cheese Ravioli but could not seem to find it on their current menu to copy and paste. It was exactly how I like my Ravioli full of cheese and a light tomato sauce and fresh basil. I loved it and I think we had like 3-4 people waiting on our table; one to refresh our drinks, one to refresh our hand made bread one to clear plates and the other to bring the food. If you want an excellent experience go try out Fiamma at the MGM.

We didn’t get to stay long and I didn’t get to hardly see any of the shows I wanted to see or gamble as much as I had wanted (it was my first time in Vegas) so we are going back in July 8th through July 11th.

Also, forgot to mention, the buffet at The Mirage was very good! Our server noticed me being in pain from walking too much and got me a napkin full of ice so that I could ice down my back. Let me tell you I would not have been able to walk any further if he hadn’t have done that for me. The food there was great too! HUGE selections.

By: Sara

Sara — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:50:41 +0000

Love the 60 minute omlet comment Susie. So funny! I’m scared for upcoming trip to Vegas in July. Heather, good service is absolutely part of a good meal. If your food is fabulous and the service sucks it ruins the entire meal.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:18:39 +0000

Wow — it’s amazing that good food and good service no longer go together! What does everyone think? Is good service part of what makes a good meal?

By: Foodie Lisa

Foodie Lisa — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:45:46 +0000

I just joined your Facebook Group. I love food and I love food photography! I went to culinary school and don’t work in food now, but am a foodie for life! I hope you will keep posting things here, and I would love to come to an event if you have them.