#LoveVegas

posted Jul 10, 2022, 9:56 PM

Thrills & Shakes (Literally)

The Vegas Skimo continues the fanciful food traditions from the Nickelodeon sitcom eatery. Pastries a plenty and more wholesome food offer fitting choices from 6:30 am to 8 pm (though I searched the menu in vain for Mango on a Stick).

posted Mar 13, 2022, 9:34 PM

Desserts & the Cutest Creamers Evah

Come any DAY (open 8aM-3pm), stay for the gorgeous desserts & the cutest creamers evah. A long all day menu means you can drop in for brunch when you like, but don't miss the off-menu sweets in the built-in Café & bakery.

posted Aug 28, 2019, 11:22 PM

Duck and Cuvée

Do you want the Skittles on the sweetest spot in #LoveVegas Bar None? Trust me, you'll never find this Life Savers without help. Nestléd in a secluded location of the Fashion Show Mall only visible from the Las Vegas Strip, a menacing Whoppers of a rubber ducky statue guards the entrance to the Sugar Factory.

posted Jun 27, 2018, 11:58 PM

I've Found My Folies Bergère Wedding Dress (and it's gorgeous) 😍

You too can find your perfect #LoveVegas dress in the Nevada State Museum (I didn't say you could wear it).

posted Jun 24, 2018, 5:11 PM

Mini MINT rises from the ashes

If you miss the Mint (yes, you Hunter S. Thompson, Elvis, or James Bond fans know who you are), Fear and Loath not in Las Vegas. Next to the equally historic Golden Steer Steakhouse on Sahara Blvd, a Mini MINT has risen from the ashes.

posted Jun 24, 2018, 12:39 AM

A Juhl in the Downtown Las Vegas Crown

I could tell you that it has a rooftop terrace with a huge pool and gorgeous, comfi cabanas. A cool sign out front and a colorful lobby where you can while your time away watching people promenading by on Bonneville Ave. Or vending machines with high-tech robot arms (much more fun to watch than washing machines).

Google review of Skimos Coffee Shop by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★★ "Do NOT walk into Skimos Coffee Shop if you suffer from indecisiveness or haven't kept up with pop culture this century. The backup caused from figuring out the long menu may lead to a riot. Of course, that kind of fun drama fits right in with the Nickelodeon sitcom that lend “the coolest place in the neighborhood” its name. The Vegas Skimo continues other fanciful food traditions from the sitcom eatery. Sad to see Stranger Things end? Sooth your soul with an Upside Down Dulce de Leche latte. Pastries a plenty like Lemon Loaf and more wholesome food like Chicken Pesto Panini and Buffalo Chicken Wrap offer fitting choices from 6:30 am to 8 pm (though I searched the menu in vain for Mango on a Stick). In a rush? Order online from the website or Instagram page for pickup. Add some art from the walls to your tab. And with some luck you can even literally pick up thrills and laughs at one of the book signings by local authors."

Google review of Casa Playa by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "Interesting fusion cuisine with sinful desserts. Demerits for mixed service. Some went above and beyond, but others seemed stressed out and overworked. Tasty & healthy mocktails like Sunrise Dash, Wellness Boost (my fave), and Forever Green. Most delectable choices of toppings for your churros."

Google review of Canaletto by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "Of course, a restaurant named Canaletto has to be on the Grand Canal (corner St. Mark’s Square) at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Depending on the event, you can choose fine Italian dining on the patio, inside downstairs, or the upstairs lounge with its own bar. The restrooms are a bit out of the way upstairs way back."

Google review of McCall's Heartland Grill by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "Can you think of a more fitting restaurant for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Week than McCall's Heartland Grill at the bottom of the STRAT? If you can't decide, order the Seafood Fish Fry and the BBQ Platter for a mix of different meats to share. Want a novel twist on a classic? Try the Garlic Parmesan Fries. Two notes on the food. The portions, even the Starters, are HUGE. Order to share or plan on taking home a good part. Unless you specify otherwise, the steak will be cooked bland without seasoning."

Google review of The Brass Fork by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "(ENGLISH) Think Sports Bar meets Suprematism. Hey, they have a game on a flatscreen TV sandwiched between 2 abstract paintings. Where else but Vegas? No, the food isn’t so abstract that you can't eat it. You get all-American fare with a totally cute presentation. The portions are reasonable but not overwhelming. Don't get fooled by the fries in a cup, though. More than I could finish. If you can't get enough of their pastries, you can take them to go from the counter, too. For dessert, check them out *before* you walk in. The selection changes every day, hence the delectables ain’t on the menu. (DEUTSCH) Eine Romanze von Sportbar und Suprematismus. Hey, sie haben ein Spiel auf dem Flachbildfernseher zwischen zwei abstrakten Gemälden. Wo sonst als in Vegas? Nein, das Essen ist nicht so abstrakt, dass man es nicht vertilgen kann. Du erhältst typische amerikanische Kost mit einer mega niedlichen Präsentation. Die Portionen sind angemessen, aber nicht überwältigend. Lass Dich jedoch nicht von den Pommes im Becher täuschen. Mehr als ich schaffen konnte. Wer von den Backwaren nicht genug bekommen kann, kann sie auch bei der Theke to-go haben. Für’n Nachtisch aber *vor* dem Hereinkommen anschauen. Die Auswahl wechselt täglich, daher stehen die Köstlichkeiten nicht auf der Speisekarte."

Google review of Project BBQ by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "Where can you order real all-American food from a fake catering truck to eat on faux grass while listening to a life band cover hit songs with pretend superheroes zipping by overhead under pictures of nature on a giant LED canopy? Vegas, Baby! Situated next to the Fremont Street Experience Main Stage at the end of the SlotZilla Zip Line, Project BBQ consists of one side of a food truck with a cash register and some small tables. Don't bother looking for chairs. You can get the menu on the wall or scan a QR code to download it and order standard BBQ fair with a Vegas twist like Street Tacos or Pig Wings. BTW, when they say chips, they mean crispy potato chips, not what some other English speakers call fries. You get your drinks bottled and the noise of the FSE crowd to boot, so you might as well pretend you're tail-gating outside a sports arena. It’s Vegas after all. And, yes, the Fremont Fire Hot Chicken Sandwich is fiery hot."

Google review of Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "(ENGLISH) If Vegas can have a fake New York City, a fake München can't be far behind. Their Mini-Me version of the original Munich Hofbräuhaus offers authentic dishes from Bavaria (and other Regions-Which-Must-Not-Be-Named (cough, Prussia, cough) smuggled into desert country by parachute. Later in the day, Bavarian Oompah bands (also snuck in by parachute) create a fitting October Fest atmosphere. Demerits for allowing waiters to wear Lederhosen from Swabia! Sorry, no pic - Don't want the Bavarian fashion police after me. The service early morning was a bit chaotic and slow, and none of the staff spoke German, although I might have been, ahem, hungover that close to noon. Although Vegas is south of the white-sausage-equator and can thus legally serve them, please don’t tell the Sausage Police that I ate them after 11am. The authentic Laugenpretzel and sweet mustard were legal, natch. (DEUTSCH) Da Vegas ein Imitation New York City hat, kann ein Imitation München nicht fehlen. Die Mini-Me-Version des originalen Münchner Hofbräuhauses bietet authentische Gerichte aus Bayern (und anderen Regionen, deren Namen nicht genannt werden dürfen (hüsteln, Preußen, hüsteln)), die per Fallschirm in die Wüste geschmuggelt wurden. Gen Nachmittag sorgt bayerische Blasmusi (ebenfalls per Fallschirm gelandet) für die passende Oktoberfest-Stimmung. Minuspunkt weil Kellner in schwäbischen(!) Lederhosen rumlaufen durften. Leider kein Bild – ich will nicht auf der Abschussliste der bayerische Modepolizei landen. Früh am Morgen war die Bedienung etwas chaotisch und langsam und keiner der Mitarbeiter sprach Deutsch, obwohl ich, ähm, so kurz vor Mittag vielleicht einen Kater hatte. Obwohl Vegas südlich des Weißwurstäquators liegt, deren Vertrieb daher erlaubt ist, bitte nicht der Wurstpolizei mitteilen, dass ich sie nach 11 Uhr gegessen habe. Die authentische Laugenbrezel und der süße Senf waren natürlich legal."

Google review of Chipotle Mexican Grill by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "At this Chipotle, conveniently located opposite the UNLV Student Union, you can have your Honey Chicken Salad and eat it too. Since you can build your own dish, even a vegetarian or somebody on a Keto diet can have it their way by starting with a salad base and adding a protein of their choice. Having the patio dining facing busy Maryland Parkway wouldn't have been my choice though."

Google review of Denny's by Liz Taylor Brass★★★★☆ "This classic 50s diner with a hint of mid-century modern in its architecture and a taste of Old Las Vegas (and its music) will keep you fed even at 2 in the morning (Hey, I'm a party girl). We got excellent service at that time of day. You can get the usual faves sizzling hot from the grill in giant portions, but don't expect them to be heart-healthy."

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