Serving up classic American fare with their own spin, Truffles N Bacon Cafe is a locally-owned spot just north of the 215 on Eastern. It’s a short drive from their original (and now closed) location near Eastern and Sunset. I’m guessing this new spot will garner more traffic being close to movie theaters, LVAC, and… Continue reading Truffles N Bacon Cafe
Tag: Burgers
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
Broadway Cafe
One place I like to go for a quick weekend getaway is Big Bear, California. It’s perfect for a low-key stay with its small town charm and mom-n-pop restaurants lining the more popular avenues. Always looking for new spots to try, I headed to Broadway Cafe on my way out of town craving a burger.… Continue reading Broadway Cafe
Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book
Umami, the California-based casual eatery, is part of the slowly sinking SLS Las Vegas. This typically empty hotel and casino was hopping when I stopped by several weeks ago for the NFL kick-off to see the Pats-Steelers game. Despite the unusually busy night, we managed to snag a booth. The room, with its industrial-looking exposed… Continue reading Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book
Ribs & Burgers
***Update: business closed*** I was really hoping this place would have improved after all their bad early online reviews. I’m a fan of burgers and a fan of ribs. And, with this place, located in Downtown Summerlin, being close to home I was praying there would be a decent rib place by me. Unfortunately, this… Continue reading Ribs & Burgers
Café 6
A few months ago I was invited by a PR firm to check out Cafe 6, the new casual spot occupying the late Kerry Simon’s eponymous restaurant at Palms Place. Overlooking their pool, it doesn’t look like much has changed. Aside from them using the former wine rack wall to store beer, the place is… Continue reading Café 6
The Edge of Waikiki
Located in a Sheraton, the view might be the best thing about this place. It’s right on the beach, just a couple yards from the water. They do have indoor dining, but when the weather is nice you’ll want to dine outside on their patio. Their burger was decent. The patty was fairly large and… Continue reading The Edge of Waikiki
Clancy’s American Grill
While in Anaheim we met up with friends and they suggested we come here to eat. The service and food was mediocre at best. Luckily I wasn’t very hungry after eating a big lunch so I only had a cheese and garlic flatbread which was bad. Way too much cheese and the crust was limp… Continue reading Clancy’s American Grill
Le Burger Brasserie Sports Grille
Le Burger Brasserie clearly benefits from its location — steps away from the intersection of Bally’s and Paris and, more importantly, all the convention halls filled with out-of-towners unwittingly looking for a quick, cheap place to grab a bite. I landed here with family because of a Groupon for lunch. The potato skins ($10) were… Continue reading Le Burger Brasserie Sports Grille
Greens and Proteins
I love the fast casual/quality food/healthy food concept. The execution can be a bit spotty and the food, while decent, won’t make you forget about all the unhealthy (and more delicious) alternatives around town. The BBQ pizza was ok, but the crust was too soft and doughey. The bison cheesesteak wrap was good but I… Continue reading Greens and Proteins
Gordon Ramsay BurGR
BurGR is one of three Gordon Ramsay restaurants to have opened in the past year and the second I’ve tried. I had high hopes that this casual eatery would rise to the top of the Vegas burger world just as Gordon Ramsay Steak has ascended to the top (or close to it) of Vegas steakhouses.… Continue reading Gordon Ramsay BurGR
Muddy River Bar and Grill
Looking for a place to eat lunch before heading to Roos-N-More (a great, tiny, non-profit zoo an hour north of Las Vegas) we came across one of the only restaurants in the Moapa area. The place was nice and clean inside and wasn’t busy early afternoon on a Saturday. The shredded beef tacos ($6.99) were… Continue reading Muddy River Bar and Grill
KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers
I took a Friday off recently to have a father/son day before my kid went back to school. Some parents might avoid the Strip like the plague, but not me. My kid thinks it’s a treat to go visit the “big city”. Before heading to a magic show we grabbed lunch at KGB. The place… Continue reading KGB: Kerry’s Gourmet Burgers
Crow Burger Kitchen
This is another review that’s long overdue. We were in the Newport Beach area over Memorial Day weekend and stopped by Crow Burger Kitchen after hanging out on the beach a few short blocks away. I’m a sucker for upscale burgers, especially ones that use fresh, all natural ingredients. The showstopper of our dining experience… Continue reading Crow Burger Kitchen
Bottles & Burgers By Double Helix
This is one place that I think is underrated. It may be a notch below the top spots in town, but they still have some quality burgers at reasonable prices and a menu diverse enough to placate the pickiest eaters (adults and kids). Owned and operated by the Double Helix Wine & Restaurant Group, this… Continue reading Bottles & Burgers By Double Helix
Elevation Burger
On my first visit I thought the burgers were under seasoned. A second visit confirmed it. A standard Elevation burger is two patties, two slices of cheese. They also have single patty burgers and cheeseburgers available, along with two types of veggie burgers. Their main selling point that differentiates them from the competition is their… Continue reading Elevation Burger
The Rusty Pickle
Their name is misleading because they’re so much more than pickles. As someone who dislike pickles I was close to passing them up for another food truck. But, I checked out their menu and my stomach is happier for doing so. They’ve got salads, sliders, chicken tenders and pot pies, along with sides (fried pickles,… Continue reading The Rusty Pickle
Fukuburger Truck
The food truck scene in Las Vegas has been rough. There have been plenty that have popped up over the last couple years, with many of them going under before needing an oil change. But, one that has withstood the climate and competition is Fuku Burger. I’ve always heard great things about them but failed… Continue reading Fukuburger Truck
Norm’s Eggs Cafe
Spacious new breakfast and lunch spot off of Durango in the same plaza as TC’s Rib Crib and Burrito Juarez. Friendly, quick service with plenty of tables and counter service in a clean and homey setting. My first visit consisted of their red velvet pancakes ($6.99) — rich, dense, chocolatey pancakes covered in a lattice… Continue reading Norm’s Eggs Cafe
The Hat
This is where arteries go do die. Or at least to get clogged. Ridiculously large portions, unhealthy food… take a look around and you’d think they were casting for “The Biggest Loser”. But, I’m not judging. I’m Merely making observations. The food is actually really good — as far as fast, casual food goes. The… Continue reading The Hat
Moo Creamery
I never thought I’d have one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in Bakersfield, CA. But, on our way to Morro Bay for some camping, we spent the night at Bakersfield. The next morning we found Moo Creamery on our way out of town. Judging from online reviews, it seemed to be better suited… Continue reading Moo Creamery
DiVine Cafe
Divine Cafe had me the second I read “RED VELVET BELGIAN WAFFLE” on their menu. Unfortunately, it ($7.25) didn’t live up to my expectations. I was thinking it would be a magical cakey, sweet mix with crisp edges. But, it just tasted like any other waffle. The only thing that screamed “red velvet” was its… Continue reading DiVine Cafe
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
I’m a fan. This place isn’t for everyone and, no, it isn’t as good as In-N-Out. Don’t come in expecting gourmet burgers because you won’t get any. What you will get are standard burgers — the kind you get from a backyard barbeque — that are prepared excellently with mostly fresh ingredients. It’s more pricey… Continue reading Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
I finally tracked down Sloppi Jo’s for lunch in the southwest. The pork tacos (2 for $6) were unreal. They had a distinct “New Mexico” taste with the red chile spiced pork — a completely different flavor than any Mexican street style taco. Tender, well seasoned, with a touch of heat, these pork tacos with… Continue reading Sloppi Jo’s Roving Eatery
Bachi Burger
4.5 stars. If I didn’t eat at Holsteins a couple days prior, I would probably give Bachi Burger 5 stars. But in a head to head competition between Holsteins’ Rising Sun burger and BB’s Ronin burger, I’d have to give the edge to the Rising Sun… but not by much. The Ronin burger ($9 –… Continue reading Bachi Burger
Holsteins Shakes and Buns
It’s almost hard to believe that Holstein’s is run by the same people responsible for LBS at the Red Rock. I guess if I had to make an analogy, this place is like Michael Jackson (in terms of talent, not behavior or affinity for boys) whereas LBS is LaToya (or maybe even Janet) and the… Continue reading Holsteins Shakes and Buns
LBS Patty Wagon
The LBS Patty Wagon “Perfect Burger” ($7): beef patty topped with gruyere cheese, bacon, oven roasted tomato, frisee, red onion marmalade, LBS sauce and herb mayo. Sounds good, doesn’t it? I thought so. In reality, the patty was dry, devoid of any juiciness, thin, hard, and overcooked. It was like one of those nasty burgers… Continue reading LBS Patty Wagon
Rachel’s Kitchen
I’ve heard good things about Rachel’s Kitchen, but honestly I was underwhelmed. The BBQ chicken wrap was bland and a little dry. I almost always clean my plate but it wasn’t worth it to finish the whole thing. The sweet potato fries were decent, though. The grilled vegetable and chicken salad was drowning in dressing,… Continue reading Rachel’s Kitchen
Five Guys Burger and Fries
I’m a fan of this chain. I’ve been to a few of them on the east coast, so I was thrilled to see one in Maple Grove. If you don’t like burgers that are big, greasy and made to order, you my not like there. Make no mistake, this isn’t health food. Everything is so… Continue reading Five Guys Burger and Fries
Hard Rock Cafe
I don’t mind playing the role of tourist every once in a while and heading down to the strip. After visiting M&M World and the World of Coca-cola, my wife, kid, and I stopped by the Hard Rock Cafe for lunch. It’s an impressive looking place. Three stories. The first is the store, second is… Continue reading Hard Rock Cafe