Their out-of-the-way location probably doesn’t draw many passerby’s, no doubt relying on traffic from the nearby hospital and office parks. But, it’s a spot worth visiting if you’re in the area Their bread pudding looked small as it arrived at the table, but was filling. Served warm, the center was soft and soaked through with… Continue reading Le Petit Café & Bakery
Category: 3.5 Stars
Ohjah Noodle House
I visited Ohjah Noodle House a few months ago at a gathering of Instagrammers, where food was comped. Their tonkotsu ramen was pretty good — tender slices of meaty and fatty pork, with bean sprouts, scallions, mushrooms, and eggs. Their broth was thick with a good amount of pork fat throughout. Quality ramen but not… Continue reading Ohjah Noodle House
Rolled Ice Cream
Cool concept and the quality of the ice cream is pretty good, but not the best ice cream you’ll eat. A mini serving ends up being about 4 rolls of ice cream, which was more than enough for me. I’ve tried the coffee N doughnut (love that it comes with half a glazed doughnut on… Continue reading Rolled Ice Cream
Fractured Prune Doughnuts
This east coast chain finally has a franchise here in Vegas. The interior is small and narrow with some seating along the window and more counter seating looking into their prep area where you’ll be able to see them customize donuts. You can choose donuts based on their suggestions or create your own. All of… Continue reading Fractured Prune Doughnuts
Grand Pacific Dining Room
The Grand Pacific is the main dining room on board the Norwegian Jade. It’s an absolutely beautiful space that opens up as you descend the stairs and extends to the back of the ship with floor to ceiling windows to give you a great view with your meal. And, it’s a spot where we dined… Continue reading Grand Pacific Dining Room
Teppanyaki
Located on the 7th deck in the center of the Norwegian Jade, Teppanyaki shares a host stand with both Jasmin and the sushi bar. The totally enclosed room has 4 hibachi tables and throughout our cruise was always one of the most popular/busy restaurants with little availability. The chef had plenty of energy and lots… Continue reading Teppanyaki
Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Located in an old strip mall at the corner of Sahara and Valley View, Delices Gourmands is fairly large, with much of their space dedicated to the production of pastries and other goods. Display cases are extensive, walling off their open kitchen space to show a wide variety of items. Several tables line the walls… Continue reading Delices Gourmands French Bakery
Red Rice
With another meet up amongst Instagrammers, I found myself in Henderson for a tasting at Red Rice, a casual eatery specializing in food from Guam. I can’t say I’ve had their cuisine before, but it’s similar enough to Pacific Island/Filipino food that it was familiar enough. On the day, our group sampled, on the house,… Continue reading Red Rice
Standard & Pour
*** Note: closed as of June 2017*** There was a lot to like about Standard & Pour after my visit back in early September. The cocktails Gin City ($12) and Handsome Dan ($12) were great. The former being less sweet than the latter. The date and bleu cheese jam ($12) is a must-order. Part savory,… Continue reading Standard & Pour
Albert’s Restaurant
If you want a fancy, sit-down meal while at the San Diego Zoo, this is the place. It’s pricey but the food is clearly superior to everything else you’ll find at the zoo. It’s best to either get a reservation or get there when they first open because the place fills up fast. The atmosphere… Continue reading Albert’s Restaurant
Farmer’s Bottega
Farmer’s Bottega is a beautiful space with its vintage feel, exposed pipes, brick walls, and edison bulbs. As appealing as that may be, the menu is even more enticing. I had trouble deciding if I should come here for brunch or dinner. Brunch won out. Every good brunch needs some good cocktails and the bacon… Continue reading Farmer’s Bottega
Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
I’ve driven by Blueberry Hill countless times and never given it much thought. But, having enjoyed a meal at one of their other locations, it was time to check out this location at the corner of Flamingo and Decatur with family in tow. The building was renovated a couple years back and the interior looks… Continue reading Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant
Shake Shack
Danny Meyer’s hit fast-casual burger joint finally made it’s way to Las Vegas last year with the opening of its location at New York New York. Their second location in Downtown Summerlin soon followed, prompting me to check it out. My favorite burger has been the Smoke Shack so far. The little bit of heat… Continue reading Shake Shack
The Bagel Cafe
Walk in to Bagel Cafe on a weekend and it’s a madhouse. There are long lines to order from their deli and bakery, long lines to be seated, and a dining room packed to the gills. When you do finally get seated you’ll find a large menu full of fairly inexpensive items and portion sizes… Continue reading The Bagel Cafe
Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
Located in Encino, this restaurant isn’t noticeable off the main drag. It’s off a side street and set back from the entrance as their valet-only parking lot is the first thing you see. Walking through the lot and into the building you’ll be transported a world away. The interior is open and fairly dark. There’s… Continue reading Lakeside Restaurant & Lounge
Pho Vietnam Grille Express
Another newish Vietnamese spot in the Lakes/Spring Valley area. This one can be a tough find, as it’s tucked away in a small, mostly empty strip mall behind Arby’s off of Durango. You’ll be hard pressed to find friendlier service than at this family-run spot. Fried pork spring rolls ($5) were good, particularly the ones… Continue reading Pho Vietnam Grille Express
Hussong’s Cantina
Located in the space formerly occupied by Embers, Hussongs Cantina, the chain based on the Ensenada original, now has its second location in Las Vegas. I hate to say it, but I like this place. Some may be turned off the the over-flare-ification of the interior or the high-priced Mexican fare (at least compared to… Continue reading Hussong’s Cantina
Public School 702
Public School 702 has the type of refined brand you’d expect from a chain restaurant, which it is, but manages to feel more like a small-scale, chef-driven spot thanks to a modern menu and great craft brews. As a gastropub, you’ll find pub and bar fare that will hit the spot like bangers and mash… Continue reading Public School 702
Urban Plates
This California-based fast casual chain is similar to Panera, but with a wider variety and higher price point. The layout is cafeteria style where you grab a tray and walk down the line to the various food stations to order and wait for your food. Salads here are as good as you’ll find at a… Continue reading Urban Plates
Ping Pong Chinese Cuisine
Hanging out at my brother’s house, we wanted a low-key night and ordered delivery from this Chinese spot found after a quick Yelp search. When compared to similar quickie/take-out/delivery Chinese spots, Ping Pong is pretty good. We got a mix of five different dishes and all were solid renditions with ample portion sizes. They didn’t… Continue reading Ping Pong Chinese Cuisine
Springdale Candy Company
On our way out of town after an amazing camping and hiking trip, we needed a quick bit before hitting the road. So, what’s better than hitting up the local candy store for breakfast? It’s a cute place that looks like the typical tourist/vacation spot full of candy and other sweet treats. Ice cream comes… Continue reading Springdale Candy Company
Las Vegas Epicurean Affair
Back on May 21st I attended the Epicurean Affair at the Palazzo. It’s an annual poolside food festival with local Vegas restaurants. For those willing to deal with the crowds and the heat, it’s a good way to sample bites from many of the cities best spots and catch glimpses of their chefs. Jose Andres… Continue reading Las Vegas Epicurean Affair
District One Kitchen & Bar
Already open for a year and I just stopped by for the first time about a month ago. Named after an affluent and busy urban center in Ho Chi Minh city, the restaurant has become just as popular as its namesake since opening. Happy hour is the way to go if you’re looking to keep… Continue reading District One Kitchen & Bar
Fizz Las Vegas
Located near the Coliseum entrance in Caesars Palace, this small bar and lounge is perfect for those looking for a more relaxed vibe instead of the mind-numbing thumping of a mega club. Bar space can be sparse but there are a couple tables and several booths available in this upscale and ritzy space. Prices aren’t… Continue reading Fizz Las Vegas
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
Unless you grew up in the midwest you probably haven’t heard of this chain. It was new to me and I was pleasantly surprised to see a wide variety of flavors that are unique when compared to other ice cream chains. Located in a strip mall at the corner of Tropicana and Hualapai, there is… Continue reading Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream & Yogurt
Citizens Kitchen and Bar
Citizens is another solid spot by the Light Group. It’s an upscale diner serving comfort food 24 hours a day in Mandalay Bay. Brunch might be the best time to go if you want to pig out on plenty of sweet and savory offerings like I did. The massive stack of red velvet pancakes may… Continue reading Citizens Kitchen and Bar
Mercadito
***Update: business closed*** Once you get over the fact that you’re paying a premium for Mexican food, you might discover that some of the dishes are quite good. The stigma of upscale Mexican can be tough to overcome, but they do a good job of producing solid dishes at this new Chicago-chain import that took… Continue reading Mercadito
Frijoles Grilled Tacos
From the looks of it, this place occupies an old Pizza Hut. The inside however, is nicely decorated with with plenty of wood and metal (somewhat similar to Chipotle’s industrial style) along with Mexican artifacts to give it a distinctly non-pizza vibe. It’s a fast causal, order-at-the-counter spot with friendly service. The carnitas tacos —… Continue reading Frijoles Grilled Tacos
Strip View Cafe
A locally owned place on Rainbow and Desert Inn, Strip View Cafe does offer a view of the Strip in the distance (if you squint really hard) and some good eats. The interior is beautifully decorated with a rustic, yet trendy, motif. The staff, particularly the owner, was very friendly while describing dishes on the… Continue reading Strip View Cafe
Oyshi Sushi
Their new location is in the space formerly occupied by Go Wild Sushi. Somehow they made the space less appealing. They tore out a row of booths and replaced them with tables. Also gone is the performance stage. The rest of the decor looks half finished. Luckily, their food is much better. A sampling of… Continue reading Oyshi Sushi