Tag Archive: las vegas

Las Vegas: Jaleo at the Cosmopolitan

The best meal I had in Las Vegas on a recent trip was at Jose Andres’ Jaleo. I was in Vegas for a friend’s birthday. She loves Jose Andres and has been to… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: Vanguard Lounge

  The cocktail scene has changed significantly in the last year in Las Vegas. Last year, I went to Downtown Cocktail Room knowing it was one of the few good craft cocktail bars… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: The Lady Silvia

Tired of the strip in Las Vegas? Head Downtown for a less frenetic experience. Enter The Lady Silvia for a low-key lounge.   The lounge gave off the impression I was sitting in… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: The Henry at the Cosmopolitan

  With dining in Las Vegas, there are almost endless options just in one hotel alone. At the Cosmoplitan, a few weeks back, my friends found themselves at the Henry a few times… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: Repeal Day Party Recap

In the United States, people could not legally drink from 1919 to 1933. On December 5, 1933, Prohibition was repealed and since then December 5 has become a very special holiday for tipplers.… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: Lynyrd Skynyrd BBQ & Beer

On my last trip to Vegas, we stayed at the Excalibur which just opened the Lynyrd Skynyrd Barbeque & Beer restaurant. Before you even ask, yes, the chicken is called “Free Bird.” We… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: Eating Our Way Through Mandalay Bay- Mizuya Sushi & The Noodle Shop

  My last few Las Vegas trips have been very impromptu so I didn’t research where to eat. We just followed our noses and found ourselves at Mandalay Bay a few times. First… Continue reading →

Las Vegas: Tacos & Tequila

A couple of weeks ago, I went to Las Vegas for the Repeal Day party at Cathouse at the Luxor. When asked around, everyone said we should try nearby Tacos & Tequila (T&T).… Continue reading →

Speed Rack LA Recap

When I was in Portland for Portland Cocktail Week, I had a chance to see Speed Rack. The friendly competition looks for the fastest female bartender with money raised going to breast cancer… Continue reading →

Return to Vesper Bar

One of my favorite bars is the Vesper Bar at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas. I’m afraid this is not going to be a wonderful and educational post as once again, none of… Continue reading →