Mon Ami Gabi in the Paris

A few nights ago, I made a reservation for 5 at the restaurant, Mon Ami Gabi, in the Paris Hotel.

It is the highest grossing Lettuce Entertain You Restaurant in the operation. It’s a really pretty space. Lots of round tables which I love.  There is a dark interior and there is also seating outside along the Strip.

I ordered the scallop gratin, the steak au poivre rare.. Everything was good. The steak was cooked medium rare.. The scallop gratin were three half scallops, sliced on a bias. Fresh warm french bread..

Everyone was happy. Round tables are always a plus..

Rao’s Las Vegas @ Caesar’s Palace

Yun Nan Garden- Phenomenal Sichuan in Las Vegas

Yun Nan Garden
3934 Schiff Dr

(702) 869-8885

Tonight I took out a really important customer of mine. I have eaten with him all over China and all over Las Vegas.  When we first met, we initially bonded over our love for food. My friend is 5.’10 167 pounds however, he eats more than any human being I have ever met. He is the type of guy who orders an extra dish or  two after everyone has stopped eating.  I have ordered tasting menus with him and he has ordered an extra salad or plate of food while most people at the table are working on coffee, dessert, or after dinner drinks.  The man is a machine.

Pho So 1- Strolling Around Las Vegas

4745 Spring Mountain Road

Las Vegas

http://www.phoso1.com/Default.aspx

The more I travel, the more I realize just how conditioned I am to live in NY. It’s strange, most cities are not pedestrian friendly.  Sitting in my hotel tonight, I google mapped one of my favorite restaurants in LV. It’s called Pho So #1.  It’s this Vietnamese Spot that stays open really late.   I have gone at all hours and it is always busy.  Families, friends, large groups, couples, it’s a spot for sure.  So, I see on google maps that it’s three miles from my hotel.  It’s a hike but, what else am going to do.  I am a married man, in Las Vegas, by myself.  I don’t gamble, I am not going to go see a show by myself and wax museums are not my thing.  What’s a guy to do with two good legs on a beautiful night.

I leave my hotel with camera in hand and start to take a walk.

Leaving 4 Las Vegas

Howdy Folks.. Heading out for the next 10 days or so. I will keep in touch and show you some of my favorite spots in Vegas.

The dog has been sent to her grandma’s, the house locked up, the kindle books have been downloaded, nothing left to do but pass out on the plane.

Well actually, I have a 5 o clock flight which allows me to pack slowly, get my hair cut, go to the bank, have a nice lunch, and stop by a couple of other places before shoving off.  So many times, I book morning flights which leaves me scrambling around.  I plan on easing into this trip like a warm bath.

She is definitely not a morning person.