The X Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Hankypoo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GreenDoberman Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Dealer's Choice bar in Chinatown is closing. It is a longtime Vegas bar. Dotty's is going to rebrand it as Red Dragon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Cut and paste from a previous post: Not necessarily the best, but my favorites for quality and value. Note none of them are located on the Strip. 7. Marche Bacchus6. Weera Thai5. Eat4. Herbs and Rye3. Carson Kitchen2. Hiroyoshi Sushi1. Other Mama Honorable Mention:Vintner GrillBazaar MeatEl Dorado CantinaThe GoodwichPoints: $109.50 Back to top Quote MultiQuoteAdd As Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 19, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 Another cut and paste on my favorite bars: 7. Double Down Saloon6. Frankie's Tiki Room5. Downtown Cocktail Room4. Oak and Ivy3. Rebel Republic2. Velveteen Rabbit1. Herbs and Rye Honorable Mnetion:Crown and AnchorStage Door CasinoPeppermill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 What's the best Italian food in Vegas, Doobie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifty cint Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I like Pasta Mia near The Palms.Always very good & I'm from Jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 ....BBB has a video from PastaMia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifty cint Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 I did not know that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 There is an article in the Las Vegas Sun about the Dealer's Choice bar closing. The owners blamed big chains instead of the fact they had a shitty bar.I'd send the link but my internet connection is acting funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 What's the best Italian food in Vegas, Doobie? I am not an Italian expert, don't eat it a whole lot other than the occasional pizza. My thoughts are Ferraro's is about as good as I've had and I always enjoy the service there. Most of my foodie chef friends swear by Carbone, but I'm not of the belief that $65 for chicken parm is worth it. Prices there are in the stratosphere (not the hotel). Nora's is next on my list to try. That has a good rep and they just built a monster new place on West Flamingo. I've heard both good and bad on it. Again, others are probably better versed in Italian dining so I'll be glad to defer to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bfo Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I am not an Italian expert, don't eat it a whole lot other than the occasional pizza. My thoughts are Ferraro's is about as good as I've had and I always enjoy the service there. Most of my foodie chef friends swear by Carbone, but I'm not of the belief that $65 for chicken parm is worth it. Prices there are in the stratosphere (not the hotel). Nora's is next on my list to try. That has a good rep and they just built a monster new place on West Flamingo. I've heard both good and bad on it. Again, others are probably better versed in Italian dining so I'll be glad to defer to them.Was at the new Nora's a couple months ago. Food was good, but the service was lousy. Hopefully just growing pains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Been to Nora's so many times sort of sick of it(in-laws favorite, they know owners)......... Much prefer the aforementioned PastaMia a few blocks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdalert447 Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I miss Baba Reeba too. Great sangria. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 The Mob Museum is planning to put a Distillery and Speakeasy an estimated time open next year. Lots of liquor festivals coming up wine and Brews April 29th at the distri.ct, Lee's beer and Tequila experience at Red Rock May 6th, wine spectator grand tour at the Mirage also on May 6th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairWarning Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Where were all of these festivals when I was out there? The last time i in Vegas, all you could get was Corona, Harp, Guinness, Stella, Heineken, and foreign-owned American conglomerate piss water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 Doberman: Have you attacked the KITCHEN @ ATOMIC yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Have not been yet to Atomic kitchen have it on the list for next month. Like to wait a month or so after things open so it's settled down also not drinking this month on a strict diet. Looking forward to going there it is a highly anticipated opening and the menu looks very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Have not been yet to Atomic kitchen have it on the list for next month. Like to wait a month or so after things open so it's settled down also not drinking this month on a strict diet. Looking forward to going there it is a highly anticipated opening and the menu looks very interesting. I may beat you to it in that case. Will review in this thread if I make it there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 24, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Looking forward to the review Ronald. In restaurant news: The three-story Smith and Wollensky, near the MGM, is going to close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRevolver Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Make a video, you fucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayden11 Posted April 24, 2017 Report Share Posted April 24, 2017 Adding Atomic Kitchen to my agenda in May. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDoberman Posted April 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Went to Nora's today. Beautiful space. The decor is very nice and the outdoor seating with a patio and adjacent bocce ball court is a nice touch. I had no complaints with service either. Only problem is that I was not at all blown away by the food. In fact, it was meh-OK. Now I'm not an Italian expert and I have been eating rather healthy lately so take what I say with a grain of salt. I ordered a house salad. It consisted of romaine lettuce, olives, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and cheese. The cheese was strangely cut into microscopic cubes, but nothing was wrong with it. It came with the house Italian dressing. Now I should have asked for light dressing, since I like to put just a touch of oil and vinegar or just a squeee of lemon on my salads, but the dressing soaked the salad. This couldn't have been healthy and ruined the salad for me. Maybe they are catering to the typical fatass American palate, but it was not in my lane. I ordered the pesto pasta with vegetables. This consisted of fettucine, some zucchini, pine nuts, and TONS and TONS of pesto sauce. Again Lardy McLard from Southern Highlands may like the sauce, but after I finished my pasta I was left with half a bowl/plate of thick pesto soup. If I go again, may try the cocktails and an appetizer or two. Maybe a seafood dish. 5 stars for ambience2 stars for food. As far as Italian goes, in my opinion Ferraro's would win this battle in a knockout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronald Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Went to Nora's today. Beautiful space. The decor is very nice and the outdoor seating with a patio and adjacent bocce ball court is a nice touch. I had no complaints with service either. Only problem is that I was not at all blown away by the food. In fact, it was meh-OK. Now I'm not an Italian expert and I have been eating rather healthy lately so take what I say with a grain of salt. I ordered a house salad. It consisted of romaine lettuce, olives, onions, tomatoes, pepperoncini, and cheese. The cheese was strangely cut into microscopic cubes, but nothing was wrong with it. It came with the house Italian dressing. Now I should have asked for light dressing, since I like to put just a touch of oil and vinegar or just a squeee of lemon on my salads, but the dressing soaked the salad. This couldn't have been healthy and ruined the salad for me. Maybe they are catering to the typical fatass American palate, but it was not in my lane. I ordered the pesto pasta with vegetables. This consisted of fettucine, some zucchini, pine nuts, and TONS and TONS of pesto sauce. Again Lardy McLard from Southern Highlands may like the sauce, but after I finished my pasta I was left with half a bowl/plate of thick pesto soup. If I go again, may try the cocktails and an appetizer or two. Maybe a seafood dish. 5 stars for ambience2 stars for food. As far as Italian goes, in my opinion Ferraro's would win this battle in a knockout. Good review. Have been to Ferraro's once and was unimpressed. Maybe I'll try it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FISHHEAD Posted April 25, 2017 Report Share Posted April 25, 2017 Went to the legendary TapHouse yesterday for lunch and a couple beers, had not been for 17 years or so after being a semi-regular in the 80's and 90's Fantastic lunch Going to make a point to get back more often, probably for dinner next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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