volcanogirl

Thanks for keeping this thread going guys - it's fun to keep reading the new suggestions.

I was looking at the Burger Bar menu online, and I can add truffles to my burger for a mere thirty bucks! I've never had truffles - are they that amazing? Thirty dollars worth of amazing?

ksucat

truffles are sublime volcanogirl..don't know if I would waste it on a burger..maybe ask for a side of pasta with evo and parm reggiano cheese..that is where truffles imo, shine.
burger bay is great and $30 is cheap for truffles!
LOS is one our favorites for the best Thai in the US!

ncounty

I'll put LOS on my to do list this month with such high marks from the likes of ksucat and ekscrunchy!

ekscrunchy

NC: Be sure to try the beef with tamarind sauce. There are SO many interesting-looking Asian commercial centers..I bet there are also many "undiscovered" good Asian restaurants.

WE also liked the no frills place, China Mama..I think I wrote about it after my return last January.

lgott

Add my name to those suggesting Lotus of Siam. There are a few items worth noting:
(1) It's located in a run down outdoor shopping center, and looks terrible from the outside. The inside isn't all that much better. Don't worry - it's a good restaurant!
(2) Reviewers warn against the lunch time buffet, which is pretty standard fare. From what I saw, I’ll second that view. Order interesting Thai food from the menu. Be sure to ask for the Northern menu, which has many good choices as well.
(3) When you order, you'll be asked how hot you want it, on a scale from 1 (mild) to 10 (incendiary). If you like spicy food, try a 3; if you like REALLY spicy food, try a 4 or 5. If you use jalapeno peppers as breath mints, order a 6 or 7. If you're intent on suicide, order a 10.

ncounty

thanks for the specific tips!

Little_Man

Weekend brunch at Bouchon always seems to be my favorite restaurant of any trip.

volcanogirl

Thanks, guys - so many good recommendations!

PamEwing

My best meal was at the Grand Lux Cafe at the Venetian. Outstanding food and service.

rjw_lgb_ca

I'm topping this to put in my additional vote for my spare-no-expense best meal ever in Vegas, Picasso at Bellagio:

http://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/picasso.aspx

Stop me before I ever spend $300 a person on one meal again. I don't think I'll ever top the magic of the incredible meal (my husband's 50th birthday), surrounded by all that art.

The bill might-- just might-- explain how I ended up in the hospital two weeks later with a mild heart condition...!

LOL

I'm OK now, kids, so don't panic.

One might "do" Picasso more cheaply, but this was a once-in-a-lifetime splurge, so what the hell.

Oh, and BLD at Mirage has GREAT burgers. FYI.

tomfuller

A 17 month old topic that never goes out of style.
My DW and I had Christmas dinner at the Hofbrau House.
We have eaten in German restaurants before, but this one was the best yet.
Our Christmas dinner was "the Tower". Delivered to the table on a rack with 3 small plates one above the other. The top plate had a quarter duck-best duck I ever ate. German sausage, dumplings, red cabbage and several other things I don't remember but all good to great.
The live entertainment was good too. Among several instruments, he played the alpenhorn.
If you are looking for a Munich style biergarten, look no further.

logandog

Yes, well all I can say is that it was very expensive.

volcanogirl

Fleur de Lys was very good, but I heard it's closed and something new is going in - anyone know? Also loved the Burger Bar and Mon Ami Gabi.

cheryllj

Since we're revisiting this thread . . . a year and a half later, I've been back to Bouchon many times. Not only is it good for dinner but it's even better for breakfast and brunch.

Tableau at the Wynn is also excellent for breakfast, right up there with Bouchon but maybe a tad below b/c I think it cost a little more for a little less food. But both of them have pretty settings near the pools.

There are gourmet burger places all over Vegas but I really like Le Burger Brasserie at Paris which has lots of fancy French cheeses and stuff.

I'd also have to say that the "frozen hot chocolate" at Serendipity3 (outside Caesars) was the most overpriced and overhyped disappointment ever. As my friend said, "this is about as good as a McDonalds shake but that doesn't cost $10." It tasted like it was made from a hot chocolate mix that you can make at home. I'll stick with the pastries at Bouchon or Payards.

fishergirl

we are staying at the red rock and a few days at rio, anyone
eaten there?

volcanogirl

cheryl, I've always wanted to try Serendipity. We didn't have time when we were in Vegas, and I always felt like I missed out on something. Sounds like that's not the case.

ilana25841

ttt- can't wait to check back for more before we go in Feb.

spungecake

One of this month's travel magazines--I think it's Travel & Leisure--has a really good article on Vegas food....It's an hour by hour breakdown of all the incredible eats these 2 people packed in over 4 days in Vegas....one is a "foodie" & the other is along for the ride--gained 6# in 4 days if I remember right, but it has everything from ice cream to really high-end dinners...would be interesting for someone going to Vegas soon....wish I were

POMAH

Someone define exactly and specifically the term "foodie".
If I like wine, am I a "winie"? If I like girls, am I a "girlie"? If I like antique cars, am I a "carie"?

My grandma was a class A cook, my mom is maybe a B. I am sure between the both of them they could cook up anything on any menu in Vegas given all the ingredients+tools+time.

BTW, in Paris(the real one) a cup of coffee runs for $10; in my local Dunkin Donuts I get a bigger cup, hazelnut for $2.95.

janisj

"BTW, in Paris(the real one) a cup of coffee runs for $10"

No it doesn't, unless you go to a tourist trap on the Champs Elysees. A coffee usually runs €1.50-€2-ish. ($2-$2.70)