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July 30th, 2009UncategorizedStep back into the time when dining was an elegant affair at William B’s, a chophouse appointed in dark, rich colors in the Stardust Hotel.
No other fine dining room in Las Vegas offers such an inviting assortment of steaks, chops, chicken, seafood and pasta as William B’s at the Stardust.
Comfortable furnishings, tasteful decor and matchless service provide a completely satisfying dining experience in this highly acclaimed restaurant, a favorite gathering spot for local residents and visitors since 1987.
Entering William B’s is like stepping into a bygone era, a treasured time that valued gentility, congeniality and sociability, a time when good meals were leisurely savored in the friendly confines of cozy, richly appointed dining rooms.
Guests who enjoy a beverage before dinner can relax in a gracefully appointed sitting room, complete with plush sofas and chairs and decorated with glorious floral arrangements and unique paintings.
Nearby is a fully stocked bar and lounge, the kind of dignified hideaway usually found in the smartest private clubs.
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July 29th, 2009UncategorizedGreystone aims a bit higher than most Columbia restaurants. It's going for a modern steakhouse vibe. Pretty. Classy. Seasonal American meals served with an interesting sauce and precise cooking.In the end, my review boils down to the piece of tuna in the photo above. I remember that it was excellent. Well-cooked, tasty flavor, and served with early asparagus and a tasty sauce. One of Greystone's twists is that you can order any meat with any vegetable and a sauce on the side. That worked well for us. We built our own meals and appreciated that the sauce was available, but not drenching the plate. But I don't remember if that tuna was mine or my wife's. I don't remember the other plate. As much as I enjoyed Greystone, I didn't come home inspired to write, and a few weeks after the fact, I remember the vibe more than the actual food.Again, I remember that we had a nice night. Our waiter disappeared at times, which made me think that, where Greystone borrows the menu from more upscale steakhouses, it appears to borrow its waitstaff from some casual chain. But he gave nice suggestions for wine by the glass, and we were soothed by the atmosphere. Romantic if you're there on a date. Quiet if you're there on business. One of my favorite parts of Greystone is that they give you space. Even in the bar, tables are far enough apart that you're more than an arms length away, and the dining room offers some little banquets where you can almost disappear into your conversation.I also remember that I didn't pay full price. Greystone is a great reason to try the Restaurants.com offer for discounted gift certificates. This week, they have extended a special where you can buy a $25 gift certificate for $2. You need to order $35 in food, but that's a flash at Greystone. We had a $75 bill, and I was very pleased to pay $50.
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July 28th, 2009Uncategorized
Robert Haynes-Peterson of the Examiner.com, came up with this recipe , an ode to the ailment.
1 shot bacon-infused bourbon
1/2 shot Reposado or anejo tequila
Juice of 1/4 muddled lemon
Splash of Limoncello (up to 1/2 shot)
Shake with ice (or stir), strain and pour over ice. Garnish with superfruit (blueberries, blackberries or mango slice)
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July 27th, 2009Uncategorized1. Small table top keggers. I have no idea how much beer each one holds, but each pour was always cold and I didn’t have to wait around at the crowded bar trying to get the bartender’s attention when I wanted another drink.2. Electronic Darts. Beating guys in a simple game of cricket was mundane until I came across this little gem of a bar game. Play cricket, 01, battleship, the list goes on. It’s a challenge and seems to be the ultimate guy magnet.3. Bear Bites. In a bar, eating anything other than bar food is a major faux pas. These little boneless wing bites give you all the satisfaction of buffalo wings without the mess. So you can talk to the hottie next to you without having to worry if there is hot sauce all over your face.
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July 22nd, 2009UncategorizedEver taken a break from sipping your vodka cranberry and looked around all at the guys in the bar drinking pints of their favorite ales, and wondered what the appeal is? Beer, normally drank in conjunction with males, seemingly offers nothing but ‘beer goggles’, ‘beer muscles’ and stale breath. Why convert? Because beer is slowly becoming a woman’s drink of choice, guys just gave it its reputation first.
According a ‘Wall Street Journal’ article, the Molson Coors Brewing Company set up a special project codenamed Eve, to come up with suitable beers for women in an attempt to tap into a different sector of drinkers. Other brewing companies have accepted the same challenge.
So straddle up to a bar stool and order one of these cold ones.
Blue Moon. This Belgian White beer is brewed with white wheat, oats, coriander, and orange peel to give it a citrusy edge. It’s generally served with an orange to help bring out the orange citrus flavor. Just like your wardrobe, Blue Moon has seasonal beers as well. In addition to its staple, Blue Moon also offers Rising Moon Spring Ale (substitute lime flavor for orange), Honey Moon Summer Ale (the sweetest of the seasons), Harvest Moon Pumpkin Ale (any beer with a pumpkin undertone can do no wrong in my opinion), and Full Moon Winter Ale (perhaps the least girly due to its richness).
Hoegaarden. As the prefix to the name suggest, this is a good beer for all girl beer haters (kidding!). Like Blue Moon, this Belgian beer is made with wheat, coriander, and orange peels. Also like the Blue Moon it is traditionally served with an orange to bring out those citrusy flavors women are so fond of. If you can find it also try, Hoegaarden Forbidden Fruit, a sweeter beer but don’t be fooled the 8.8% alcohol content isn’t for the weak. Said to originally be brewed for a local town festival, this beer gained overnight popularity.
Pete’s Strawberry Blonde. A recent favorite of mine, this beer is made with wheat malts, cluster hops, and a hint of strawberry. Another fav from this company is Pete’s Wicked Mardi Gras, which should be drank with caution since it has basically the same effect as the actual event.
Apricot Pyramid Ale. Brewed with barley, wheat, hops, and a balance of apricot, this brew has won numerous awards for being the best of the fruit beers.
Blue Point Blueberry Ale. Even if you don’t like blueberries (because I don’t), this particular beer has always been the hands down favorite of mine and yes, even my guy friends. The Blue Point Brewing Company out of Long Island guarantees that each batch is made with 132 pounds of fresh blueberries.
Captain Lawrence Pumpkin Ale. Although you have to wait until the fall to taste this little gem the wait is definitely worth it. With a distinct pumpkin flavor, and sugar and cinnamon to garnish the rim this may be the ultimate girly beer. Guys don’t get discouraged away; the sugar and cinnamon are optional. Brewed out of Pleasantville, New York, the light combination of hops and spice make it exactly what the town’s name itself suggest: pleasant.
Stuck at a bar that caters to its male clientele? Consider these: Bud Light Lime, Miller Lite, and Michelob Ultra, all calorie cautious.
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July 21st, 2009Uncategorized
The New Orleans Fish House in the MGM Grand Hotel was opened in 1995. Offering authentic cajun style food, this is a must for any fine dining experience. “Bam!”
Chef Emeril Lagasse has seen enourmous success over the last decade. Because of this, it has prompted a signature line of cooking products, cook books, exclusive ingredients and launched his hugely popular Food Network show.
Emeril’s business corporation now heads up a number of fine restaurants in notable cities throughout the country. Lucky for visitors and natives of Las Vegas, Sin City is lucky enough to be one of them.
Emeril Lagasse was born in Massachusetts and studied culinary arts at Johnson and Wales University. After formal studies, Emeril went to Europe where he trained with chefs skilled in classical French cuisine.
The interior of the New Orleans Fish House is upscale, contemporary and spacious, with pockets of ambient colored light. His signature “Emeril” in aqua neon is suspended in the center of the large dining room.
In keeping with his New Orleans Gulf Coast tastes, Emeril’s menu is abundant in seafood: lobster, shrimp, scallops, salmon, oysters and crab, tuna and bass. Appetizers and entrees feature Creole-infused dishes such as the Creole Maine Lobster with andouille sausage or the Creole calamari.
New Orleans Fish House
MGM Grand
3799 Las Vegas Blvd. S.,
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July 20th, 2009UncategorizedThe new Erotic Heritage Museum opened on Industrial Boulevard earlier this month, the brainchild of Ted McIlvenna, a Methodist minister, and Harry Mohney, owner of the Déjà Vu Showgirls strip club next door. Walking a fine line between pornography, sex ed, fine art and good fun, the museum celebrates sex and the First Amendment with equal enthusiasm. Wipe that leer off your face, and come check it out.
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July 19th, 2009Uncategorized
1. Delmonico Steakhouse
Coming with a stellar reputation this steak house located on the strip comes along with pianos and French design to accompany the amazing smells that come from the kitchen renown kitchen.
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Average Price: $45.00
2. Charlie Palmer Steak
Charlie Palmer’s has been known as one of the best steaks in town. If you ever have an opportunity to come and eat with of their delicious dished jump at the opportunity. For you cigar lovers this is also a cigar friendly atmosphere.
Address: 3960 Las Vegas Blvd S, Four Seasons Hotel, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Average Price: $45.00
3. The Steak House at Circus Circus
Located in the main casino this steak house comes with a wide variety of meals if you are not interested in eating steak. With a very nice and generous drink money for those of you who might get thirsty.
Address: 2880 Las Vegas Blvd S, Circus Circus, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Average Price: $29.00
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July 18th, 2009Uncategorized
Jazz is an art form that crosses many boundaries, and many jazz lovers say they see colors and images when a great jazzman plays. So it is perhaps not surprising – though no less thrilling – to find that when a jazzman paints, you can hear music. That happened to me when I visited the art studio of longtime jazz player Thurman Hackett, who has recently taken up residence in Las Vegas.
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July 17th, 2009Uncategorized
1. The Golden Spike:
1-877-467-7453
400 E. Ogden St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
If you are looking for a place to just sleep and you are not worried about all the accomodations this is the place for you. The rooms haven’t been renovated in a while but the cost of the rooms should offset this mind states. Room rates range around $35 per/day during the week and $60 ish on the weekend. Pretty cheap for Las vegas. There is no pool at this time so don’t plan on going swimming. The casino is going through some changes so prepare to see some serious updates.
2. Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Highway
1-800-362-4040
4575 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89121
The hotel is spread out so some walking is neccessary between buildings and this is located off the strip. Room prices start at around $50 during the week and $90 on the weekend. There is plenty of gambleing and lots of video poker. Don’t be scared or intimidated to keep up with the high rollers because frankly, there are not that many. But if it is savings you are looking for than this is a great place to bring your family.
3. El Cortez
1-800-634-6703
600 Fremont St., Las Vegas, NV 89101
Rated to be one of the nicer and friendlier Vegas Hotels the Cortez is worht the money. Having very similar price ranges as the hotels above this one might even be a bit cleaner. Still no pool though but the hotel is on Freemont street right near the famous site of the Freemont Experience so there is plenty to do with in walking distance if you are on a budget.
