http://www.chow.com/boards/6 Sat, 03 Mar 2007 16:20:59 GMT Keep track of the lastest threads on Chowhound http://www.chow.com/topics/633841#4829161 Although it is a bit out of the way, Lappert's downtown at the California Hotel/Casino does a nice job, particularly with their macadamia nut and kona coffee flavors (the company is originally from Hawaii, but now has a plant in California). Although it would not be considered haute cuisine in any way, a person can go to Aloha Specialties (they face each other across the corridor) for lunch or dinner, and then Lappert's for dessert, and absolutely call themselves a Chowhound. The California gets a higher percentage of its customers from Hawaii than any other Las Vegas Hotel, which commands a level of authenticity, and both places offer good bang for the buck, which matters in tough economic times. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:44:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633841#4829161 http://www.chow.com/topics/561254#4828719 I went there. I thought it was weak. I repeat: There is no good, AUTHENTIC, Mexican food in Las vegas for the average Joe. Local food critic john Curtas seems to agree- http://www.eatinglv.com/2008/07/mexican-mediocrity/#comment-8405 http://www.eatinglv.com/2009/07/isla-aint-worth-it/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:36:55 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/561254#4828719 http://www.chow.com/topics/633645#4828636 Thanks all, T Cooks it was - and it was fabulous! Great prices as well. They made a wonderful cheese plate (off menu) - and a tapas platter. Excellent! Then we had the Asian salad with chicken - it was a T Cooks "original" and to be honest it wasn't all that. It was tasty, and we've been SEVERELY underwhelmed with salads in AZ since moving here - so I can see why it's rated high. Everything is relative. It was good - but not something I'd order again. Then we had a fabulous desert - creme brulee on top of a cheesecake and it was very good. Three of four isn't bad. The ambiance was very nice, and the Royal Palms is a fantastic hotel. Much nicer than the huge, luxury hotels Phoenix seems to be known for. I will definitely go back. Oh, I wasn't too impressed with the wine BTG list - but the bottle list was decent. We just drank beer - no draft but some nice bottles. I'll definitely be back. And I look forward to trying Arcadia Farms and Sophie's French Bistro! Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:07:47 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633645#4828636 http://www.chow.com/topics/506258#4828409 Chicos, small dried corn kernels to soak with and cook with pinto beans; makes a complete protein. Very old Native American technique. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:08:28 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/506258#4828409 http://www.chow.com/topics/633317#4828398 We have dined at O'Keefe Cafe on two occasions, though not prior to the Opera, and have greatly enjoyed it both times. Loved the food, and the wines. Though the list is smallish, it was well thought out. Enjoy, and please report, as it was a full year ago, since we last dined there. Hunt Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:59:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633317#4828398 http://www.chow.com/topics/613744#4828101 Yes, yes, and yes on Hot and Juicy! I had lunch there today. It was my first visit, and I can't wait to go back. It's not fancy, but it's not supposed to be. If you like shellfish, you have to go. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:45:42 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/613744#4828101 http://www.chow.com/topics/633771#4827874 FYI for fellow Tracy Dempsey fans - In between leaving the Peter K group and opening her own place, she's developing a "'tapas-style dessert bar' menu to complement the two dozen homemade ice creams at Udder Delights." Great timing for 4th of July weekend. Wish I lived closer - I'd be sure to check it out! Dempsey desserts debut this weekend in Gilbert http://thedish.freedomblogging.com/2009/07/03/update-dempsey-desserts-debut-this-weekend-in-gilbert/8487/ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633771#4827874 http://www.chow.com/topics/633338#4827842 For microbrew I'd go to Wynkoop Brewery which should be fine with the child. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:11:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633338#4827842 http://www.chow.com/topics/632516#4827444 CO Spgs Edelweiss - great German fare Manitou Spgs Adam's Mtn Cafe -- organic and vegetarian fare The Loop -- Mexican food Mona Lisa - fondue Cascade There is a shop that sells Colorado wines that has a cafe added onto it. I don't remember the name but they have EXCELLENT sandwiches. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:16:02 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632516#4827444 http://www.chow.com/topics/632938#4826843 "No, Denver taught me a few things about seafood - it's not necessarily one's proximity to the sea, but the shipping and how the chefs handle the food." Absolutely. And when you mention Kevin Taylor's calamari—for me it was Black Pearl's chili-fried calamari. That may be why the place is such a sentimental fave of mine—it's one of the first places I visited here in Denver, and I still contend the dish is one of the 2 or 3 best calamari dishes I've had outside of Italy. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:11:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632938#4826843 http://www.chow.com/topics/633383#4826735 Thanks for everyone's advice and comments. We are going to be attending a convention which is at the Marriott but have some free time to explore on our own. Chains not at all interested in except for maybe convience, but we would much rather go to independent and local places after all. We know that everything is not close but we were not sure how spread out the city is. Bus's are perfectly fine and they look like they are easy to navigate, so again cab's don't make a difference to us. If we had more free time we would have rented a car to explore the city, but thats not the case. Just more interested in a few good meals. I called chef du jour and they are on vacation until 7/7 and left a message to get back to us. If that works out we will go there Friday 7/17, which leaves dinner on Sunday 7/19, breakfast for Sat-Mon. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:02:03 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633383#4826735 http://www.chow.com/topics/535036#4826335 And the egg salad( the Dali), the BLAT (the Jazz) and the veggie (the Impressionist) are also very good. I'm not sure there's one worthy of legend here yet, still I'm happy with Sacks, Dilly's and Uncle Sam's. Otherwise I'd rather forget the bread and have a split single Chicken Salad with pasta at In Season Deli. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:28:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/535036#4826335 http://www.chow.com/topics/633538#4826251 agree 100%. i would happily cab it from arcadia at 2am. after all, it's THAT business that made roscoe's famous. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:40:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633538#4826251 http://www.chow.com/topics/632967#4826170 This sounds very interesting. I'll probably have to come back to this thread, for our next trip. Thank you all for this tip, Hunt Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:09:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632967#4826170 http://www.chow.com/topics/530526#4825584 Dollies is gone, fyi! In Espanola, Los Arcos,$$, would be my rec, or El Paragua, $$$ (also a takeout El Parasol, get tacos and find somewhere on the way to eat) In Gallina, Papa Joes has the best green chile cheeseburger of all! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:25:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/530526#4825584 http://www.chow.com/topics/397634#4825474 This is an old thread but I'll bump it up with some new opinions. I second Pato Thai--once you go, you'll never go to any other Thai place in town. It's outstanding. I also second Picazzo's--great salads as well as creative pizza toppings. The bagel crust pizza is our favorite. Delhi Palace in the Walmart shopping center has good Indian food; I prefer the menu over the buffet. The buffet at the Himalayan Grill is better. Favorite go-to place for lunch: Brandy's, up on Cedar. The Brandy Melt (turkey, green apple, green chiles, and pesto mayo on sourdough) is my standard, but the specials are always good, and they have terrific gingerbread chai, too. Last time we tried the Matterhorn Grill, it had improved greatly over the time before--I believe they're under new ownership, and are much more authentically German than before. I think Beaver Street has gone downhill, though it's still great for summer evenings in the beergarten. I hear wonderful things about the new Tinderbox, though I haven't been there yet. Just tried the new burger place on the square downtown, Diablo Burger; wasn't a fan of the seating (they said they were getting ready to put some tables outside) or the English muffin in place of a hamburger bun, but the meat was outstanding. That's all I've got for now! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:43:48 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/397634#4825474 http://www.chow.com/topics/633521#4825374 We visited the Mayflower Cuisinier in Las Vegas last time we were there and absolutely loved it, but it was shortly before they were to close and move into the Palazzo. Websites are live for both the Mayflower and for Woo Restaurant, but I can't find any recent information about either here on Chowhound. The DH is heading to Las Vegas next week and I wanted to suggest he try Woo--any chowhounds have any recent experiences there? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:15:24 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633521#4825374 http://www.chow.com/topics/319975#4825349 Hands down by far the best carne asada burrito I ever had is out of a truck that calls itself La Parilla, in Tucson. It visits the construction sites in SE Tucson (Irvington/Houghton area). It's operated by a husband and wife team. The tortillas are handmade, and the senora informs me her recipe comes from home (Acapulco). It's dry rubbed and grilled meat accompanied by perfect saffron rice, cabbage, pico de gallo, cilantro, fresh salted avocado wedges, fresh squeezed lime, with red and green salsa and often served with a sauteed roasted jalapeno and/or carmelized onions. They're overstuffed and perfect. It's some of the best Mexican I have had in Tucson. Better even than the great El Guerro Canelo. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:06:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/319975#4825349 http://www.chow.com/topics/630708#4825243 Here are some pics. Have more but I don't know where they are. :P Get the mashed potatoes. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:36:23 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/630708#4825243 http://www.chow.com/topics/633342#4825130 Kevin, I share your concern. Of the four times I've been there, it felt pretty lonely three of the times. Only once -- during their "date night" promotion -- was Bar Charlie crowded. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:52:40 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633342#4825130 http://www.chow.com/topics/632447#4824529 Thanks! The photos didn't come out quite as good as I'd hoped for, due to the inconsistent lighting. Having both strong natural and ambient light was messing with my white balance. But yes, I'm starting to use a DSLR--not as convenient, but I think that the results are worth it. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:50:07 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632447#4824529 http://www.chow.com/topics/633387#4824150 Hi Chowhounders, Four friends (includes one vegetarian) will be spending 10 days between Zion/Springdale to Moab, doing a mix of camping and staying at inns. We would appreciate a heads up to any tasty treats along the way. We are willing to go out of our way within reason if there is some great don't miss regional joint. Thanks for any suggestions... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:55:53 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633387#4824150 http://www.chow.com/topics/633373#4824032 Hi all, I've posted on here before, and received some helpful replies (thanks!) but I wanted to post again now that I know more about my plans. I'm coming to Vegas the first weekend in August with my family. On Saturday night (our big night out) we'll be going out to dinner to celebrate several birthdays - a 21st, 24th, and 55th - then going to see Phantom at 9:30. We're staying at the Venetian - doing breakfast at Bouchon one of the mornings. I need a nice place for dinner Saturday night. Fun, not too stuffy, but definitely nice. Expensive is okay - I'm more interested in value. I would have loved to try to sit at the counter at L'Atelier, but there are 7 of us, so that just seems like it would be too anti-social. They aren't huge foodies, but this is our big night out. That basically translates into would-prefer-French-or-Italian-or-something-safe. Or at least not seafood or ethnic. Help! And thanks in advance! Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:16:52 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633373#4824032 http://www.chow.com/topics/633329#4823626 I found a thread on another board about restaurant closings. The following were recently listed: Bleu Gourmet on Charleston Galerias Gourmet on Buffalo Le Golosita on Eastern RE Tapas on Silverado Ranch San-Toki Korean BBQ on Paradise Steak on Horizon Ridge Steeles on Eastern Thu, 02 Jul 2009 09:20:14 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633329#4823626 http://www.chow.com/topics/633000#4823419 Just looked more closely at the map. You're right that MFC is nearly a half mile from McDowell/Central. I had forgotten how close to 7th Avenue it is. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:38:39 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633000#4823419 http://www.chow.com/topics/588892#4823411 Just to throw out another idea.... if you want to take the Turquoise Trail, there's a new Italian place on North 14 called Gordon's. I haven't tried it yet, but the owner is Gordon from Vivace in Nob Hill, so might be worth a shot. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 04:35:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/588892#4823411 http://www.chow.com/topics/530043#4823091 Four Seasons Hotpot and Dumpling House has the finest steamed dumplings I've ever had - I live in Chicago and have enjoyed great dim sum on both coasts. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:17:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/530043#4823091 http://www.chow.com/topics/633282#4822953 I was checking out the website but can't seem to get a link to a menu. Attempts through OpenTable were also unsuccessful. Any experiences? Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:25:56 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633282#4822953 http://www.chow.com/topics/531548#4822767 I e-mailed Hormel, which is here in Cincinnati, and they make them, but don't sell to the general public, so at some point I'll try to find a food supplier who will get some for me. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:12:11 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/531548#4822767 http://www.chow.com/topics/632554#4822466 Lee Lee is our place to shop when we get up to Chandler from Tucson Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:18:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632554#4822466 http://www.chow.com/topics/411448#4822074 The WCG is what it is, a Houston's clone (I think it was founded by former execs of Houston's). I must admit I love the Maytag Burger. It does scratch a certain "itch". Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:23:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/411448#4822074 http://www.chow.com/topics/633074#4821648 If you don't have a car and want to stay within Beaver Creek, the best bets are the Golden Eagle, Splendio, Grouse Mountain Grill and Avondale. You probably can walk to the Eagle and take "dial-a-ride" (its free and operates on-demand 7X24) to the others. Also Spago in Bachelor Gulch has started to run some specials, however, life is kind of slow over there. Get a copy of the Vail Daily and see what specials are being offered that you like. Even though Beano's has a $65 special, I rather go to Splendio twice for that price. And checkout the posting by ALEDM concerning the entire valley: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/622174 We have had a wet spring so the wildflowers should be out big time. Think about doing some hikes and picnics. A nice walk is the Village to Village trail from Red Tail to Bachelor Gulch. Another hike is from the top of the lift (Spruce Saddle) to Beaver Lake and then back down to the Village. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:14:00 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/633074#4821648 http://www.chow.com/topics/627381#4821208 FYI - brief menu descriptions are now up on the Yelp Eats Phoenix board (copied below) Here are the participating restaurants and BRIEF menu options: ATLAS BISTRO http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Heirloom tomatoes with House Made Mozzarella OR Applewood Smoked Salmon with Crispy Pommes and Preserved Lemon Crema 2. Braised Beef Short OR Market OR Cornish Game Hen 3. Artisan Cheese Plate with Charcuterie and Fruit OR Enough Chocolate to make your teeth hurt :) CHEUVRONT RESTAURANT & WINE BAR http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Soup of the Day OR Poached Pear Salad 2. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna OR Orange Glazed Salmon OR Parmesan Crusted Chicken 3. Pumpkin Bread OR One Cheese Plate COUP DES TARTES http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Chèvre / Tomato OR Three Onion Tarte 2. Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast OR Lamb Shank OR Fettuccini 3. Choice of Tarte DIGESTIF http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. (Garden Course) Heirloom tomato salad OR Sicilian Caesar OR Digestif Salad 2. (Artisan Course) Fresh mozzarella OR Spaghetti & meatballs OR Fettucine 3. (Meaty Course) Panko-fried chicken OR Halibut Veracruz OR Niman Ranch Wagyu EDDIE'S HOUSE http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Fatoosh salad OR organic iceberg chunk salad. 2. Bacon Infused Meatloaf OR Pear Encrusted Salmon OR Pan Seared Garlic Chicken Breast 3. Creme Brulee OR Buttermilk Chocolate Cake METRO http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Onion Soup Gratin OR Country Pate OR Brochette of Burgundy Snails OR Local Melon / Sweetbreads 2. Poulet Rouge-Carolina OR Paneed Duck-horseradish spaetzle OR Rainbow Trout OR Sea Scallops 3. Peach Cobbler OR Blueberry Lavender Galette OR Pots de Creme PASTA BRIONI http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Garden OR Caesar Salad OR Toasted Ravioli 2. Spaghetti & Meatballs OR Chicken Picatta OR Halibut Provencale OR Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings 3. Homemade Tiramisu OR Mini Cannoli ROARING FORK http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Yucatan Shrimp Cocktail OR Soup of the Day OR Mixed Market Green 2. Boneless Buttermilk-Fried Chicken OR Sautéed Rainbow Trout OR Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder "Carnitas" 3. Hot Chocolate Lava Brownie OR Crème Brulee House Made Cookies OR Hot Huckleberry Bread Pudding ROKA AKOR http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Burnt Tomato Salad OR Hamachi Serrano Chili Roll 2. Salmon Teriyaki with Pickled Cucumber OR Pork Chop Marinated with Sweet Miso and Kim Chi OR Spicy Fried Tofu with Avocado and Salad Greens 3. Baked Green Tea Custard OR Raspberry and Lychee on a Flourless Orange Cake SAN GABRIEL MEXICAN CAFÉ http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Chicken Taquitos OR Bacon Wrapped Shrimp 2. Molcajetes - choice of chicken, steak, shrimp or vegetable OR Carne Asada Con Rajas OR Seared Scallops 3. Kahlua Flan OR Chocolate Tamale SOL Y SOMBRA http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Pick 2: Carribean sweet shrimp with sherry sauce and herbs, lolla rossa lettuce with Cabrales blue cheese, pickled red onion and hazelnuts, grilled broccoli with caramelized onion sauce and sea salt 2. Pick 2: Grilled short rib with Romesco and calcots, Charred octopus with black olive oil, pink grapefruit and arugula, Roasted duck breast with sauce picada 3. Choice of any dessert from dessert menu or small cheese sampling THE MISSION http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Almejas al vapor , peruvian clam stew, rock shrimp, chorizo, pan de yucca, aji amarillo, roast corn OR Duck carnitas empanada, foie gras, orange habanero, oregano, mushroom, gueso oaxaca 2. Estancia grass fed New York OR Chilean Salmon OR Pork Belly Pibil 3. Churros, espresso, Ibarra chocolate, milkshake OR Pumpkin bread pudding THE VIG http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Double Down OR Flatbread Pizza with Tandoori Chicken 2. Carne Asada on a Potato Pancake OR Vigan...But Not Quite Vegan OR What a Jerked Chicken OR Grilled Achiote Salmon 3. Chocolate-Walnut Brownie OR Savory Bread Pudding UN BACIO http://www.yelp.com/bi... 1. Hot Bruschetta OR Stuffed Eggplant 2. Spinach & Ricotta Dumplings OR Pasta Alla Nona OR Chicken Saltimbocca OR Bolognese OR Pasta & Clams 3. Cannoli OR Bacio Balls Z'TEJAS http://www.yelp.com/bi... (and all Valley locations) 1. Grilled Shrimp & Guacamole Tostada OR Crispy Crab Tacos OR Iceberg Wedge 2. Grilled Chipotle Beef OR Grilled Salmon OR Voo Doo Tuna 3. Ancho Fudge Pie OR Chef's Dessert Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:17:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/627381#4821208 http://www.chow.com/topics/632991#4820210 You've chosen a great time to "go big" in Vegas. There are prix fixe specials across the board. In fact, I think for your price range you could dine at Alex which is one of the finest venues in town. They currently have a prix fixe for $89 which has a Wagyu filet as one of its choices. That would leave you with a decent amount of leeway to order wine. This is a restaurant and an opportunity not to be missed. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:15:04 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632991#4820210 http://www.chow.com/topics/631958#4820135 You're right, Monopod. Wild Mountain Smokehouse indeed. I'm going there tmw w/ friends from Ned. We're going to a Central City Opera matinee, and then my husband is driving up the canyon to meet us for dinner -- and a brewski. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:15:27 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/631958#4820135 http://www.chow.com/topics/577406#4819556 Stopped at Sparky's last week. The service and food are still outstanding. Nice to see that they haven't quit working their tails off. On a sorrowful note, the Dairy Queen is no longer. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:34 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/577406#4819556 http://www.chow.com/topics/625569#4819336 I too loved Burger Bar! 25 Degrees is along the same lines...except you can't choose your 'grade' of beef, and no foie gras....bummer! Enjoy! Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:40:44 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/625569#4819336 http://www.chow.com/topics/631838#4818932 I think I prefer the French salon a la Robuchon, after looking at your marvelous pictures. They are both lovely in their own way. Thanks! Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:37:08 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/631838#4818932 http://www.chow.com/topics/629501#4818571 We booked that Montelucia special too. Didn't know about the Biltmore rate with meals - thanks! Happy upcoming Birthday! BTW, CiaoGal mentioned that she recently had a fantastic birthday dinner at Prado at the Montelucia. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:57:51 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/629501#4818571 http://www.chow.com/topics/630799#4818299 Andre's has closed its downtown location - but the Monte Carlo branch is open (and excellent). Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:40:54 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/630799#4818299 http://www.chow.com/topics/630660#4817897 thanks to everyone for the suggestions -- we are really looking forward to the trip! I will try to post a trip report after our visit. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:47:21 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/630660#4817897 http://www.chow.com/topics/632605#4817454 Thanks! Ok, now knowing there is no "overpriced" sushi - what are the trendy GOOD sushi spots on the strip? Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:24:30 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632605#4817454 http://www.chow.com/topics/610370#4817104 I'm with you. This place needs serious improvement. I've been once and that was quite enough for me. I went because I have a buddy who has been there twice - and only twice. He had mentioned that he really wanted to like it but it just fell short in all areas. They offer fried egg on their sandwiches, which I'm all about. Both times he ordered it the egg was over-hard. I mean really - what's the point in that? Second time he specifically requested the egg to be over-easy and it was still cooked through. As for me, I tried it just to see if perhaps it was an off day or two. I also specifically requested the egg over-easy ( should I *really* need to, though? ) and it was close to being cooked through. I had the brisket and the meat itself was just okay, but I agree with the reheated Fry's comment. I've certainly had better in BBQ chains ... Dickey's and Shane's to be exact. The cole slaw that everyone raves about is extremely dry and flavorless - unless you count olive as an acceptable cole slaw flavor. I'm not knocking the olive for being there per se, but I just don't get it. If you want to be different then fine, but this is just bad. The sauce was nothing special either. I've made much better at home and I'm not even close to thinking of myself as a chef. The only thing I even came close to enjoying was the potato salad which was fine but is that enough to redeem? Not for me. However, I'm sure the tourists will eat it up so I wouldn't expect much to change - and that's absolutely fine. Elmo - have you tried Tonto Bar & Grill and/or Cartwright's? They have the same owner and I really enjoy both places. It's not ground-breaking food but it's certainly tasty IMO. I've never been to San Soucci but, then again I never really hear anyone talk about or recommend it either. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:33:01 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/610370#4817104 http://www.chow.com/topics/96076#4817022 Sorry, bad link. Correct one: http://www.tinyurl.com/azbtonoca Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:11:18 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/96076#4817022 http://www.chow.com/topics/632706#4816682 Next month I'm getting together a group of friends (approx. 8 so far) in Vegas for a weekend (July 24-26) and I was hoping for recs for places that have quality food with a range in pricing such that someone could get away satisfied for $20-25 but others who were feeling more liberal would still have lots of fine options, as well. One example of this idea might be Burger Bar, where I assume someone could get a burger with a few extra toppings, fries, and a beer for about $20 while someone else could do some real damage with Kobe beef, foie grois, lobster, truffle, etc. in their burger. I'm also aware that there are many "Pre-Theater" or "Seasonal Menu" prix-fixes meant to offer inexpensive options at some of the fine dining establishments -- helpful comments down this alley would be which of these might have the best value in the $30-40 menu range? I'm also open to suggestions of good places native LV residents enjoy. (We'll have cars.) Thanks for any advice and suggestions. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:06:19 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632706#4816682 http://www.chow.com/topics/436238#4816588 It's been awhile, since we dined there, but those prices are probably in line with what we spent, based on inflation. For us, and we had three meals there, the pricing was in line (even if it was a tad lower then) with what we received. Part of this could have been because of slightly lowered expectations, though I still rate a restaurant hard, regardless. I need to go back, as things might well have changed. Still, we have fond memories, and if they lived up to those meals, I'd still go back. Hunt Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:27:38 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/436238#4816588 http://www.chow.com/topics/629781#4816506 Had lunch at the American Fork location (in the strip malls across from Costco). Pretty darned good, and WAY better than the nasty Philly Connection. I had the garlic steak sandwich. Garlic sauce was on the mild side, so I added some packaged horseradish sauce and Tabasco to pep it up. Overall quality was excellent, though the slices of cold tomato absolutely did not work in terms of taste, texture or temperature. The Herr's chips and TastyKakes were yummy. I have not had a cheesesteak in Philly, so I cannot attest to the authenticity, but this is a place I will definitely return to. Plus they have a 2nd location in South Jordan. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:58:10 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/629781#4816506 http://www.chow.com/topics/632591#4816416 This site is strictly food and restaurant related. You will need to go to other sites for information about your other requests. Also, what type of food are you looking for? Will you have a car? Using a cab in Las Vegas gets expensive. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:20:36 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632591#4816416 http://www.chow.com/topics/632218#4816341 We recently had b'fast & dinner @ Red Rock's buffet. Not overly expensive and solid enough to return. For the most part, I'd say that the Red Rock has solid food.... Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:50:12 GMT http://www.chow.com/topics/632218#4816341