definitely think that LA in particular is realy good for breakfast. At the same time I need to offer kitchen table. The benedicts are fantastic, and they are really great with the savory options. Bouchon is my favorite place in vegas for breakfast, but a place I can go to without going to the strip at least once a week, this really satisfies everything.

OMG I cannot imagine hating diner food. To each his own, but man my life would be just a little bit emptier without the occasional binge on eggs/bacon/hash browns.

The place Malucci recommended (Cracked Egg) looks great, will make a point to try next time I'm in town.

SNS diner (a hole in the wall diner/BBQ in a truck wash in North Las Vegas) makes their own pastrami ..... And I really enjoyed the pastrami hash.

Undoubtedly the greatest review of any kind I have ever read on 2 + 2. You should probably be paid for for posting these since is obv +EV to have you classing up the forums.

Critical note: the "table bartender" is often referred to as the "service bartender." He is usually selected for speed in making drinks, rather than for his rap or his people skills. I approve of your coinage of "table bartender," however. It makes your beautiful review easier to follow for the yokels populating this thread.

More, please!

Esther's Kitchen last night was pretty good. It was quite busy, so it was also very loud. We split a peach/buratta/tomato/mustard greens salad, which was quite good. She had a white pizza and I had the spaghetti and meatballs, because the guy next to me was having it and it looked really good. And it was!






I had two wonderful glasses of Tenuta Sette Cieli Indaco, which is a blend of 30% Malbec, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. It was excellent.

They're apparently still waiting on an espresso machine...so I couldn't get an espresso.

This is a good, local spot. Food is great and changes weekly.

Afterwards, we went to our favorite bar - Starboard Tack, where we played video poker and I got their new drink, the Sukumviht Sour:



And my gal got what she always gets, the Chi Chi in the Panda mug:



If you guys haven't been to Starboard Tack, you are missing out....great drinks, great food, and a cool, little hang.

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everything in that last post looks ****ing brilliant

I’m glad we have people in here trying these things out.

One of my favorite Mexican places in town is located within the gas station at the corner of Rainbow and Windmill. Chile Verde Express.

Dom - Esther's looks great - have you been there for lunch, or is dinner the way to go?

We're always looking for outside-the-casino spots when we visit LV, and I think we'll give them a try next trip.

MM MD

never been there for lunch...

After my earlier rant, I've finally found a GOOD breakfast spot....

https://neighborscafelv.com

Great coffee, and a good shakshuka. Havent tried the rest yet, but its near me, so I will be back, regularly. Phew!

Lol, I have a friend who works at Neighbors and the food is bomb...I’ve always thought the coffee was awful though.

I had a cappuccino, not the black filter coffee, the only thing I would have changed was making it little stronger.

Best coffee is still at Gelato di Milano, followed by Bouchon, though I'd say this isn't far off.

No idea how to post photos or i'd stick a couple up

Yeah, I’ve had their normal coffee both times and it was terrible. Food is great though.

Well I'm interested in trying this place since I live very nearby. But according to Google it's closed Sunday and open 8 to 5 other days. Very odd hours for a Mexican place.

Definitely closed Sundays, and the hours vary. It’s just a dude and a lot of times his wife, so he can and will leave early sometimes. It’s fire though. Everything I’ve had is very good and prices are extremely reasonable.

Bonchon on Rainbow just had amazing chicken wings and seasoned fries. Expensive but both cooked perfectly and were delicious.

Going to meet up with some friends for a weekend at the Luxor.
Never been there, I’m sure we will be doing a fair amount at other venues but any good recs at there or neighboring properties for cheap to mid-range food?

Esther's is great, nicely done, informal but great food.

(Done dinner, but the lunch was recommended to me also.)

For decent, Irish pubfare, try Ri Ra in the shopping area between the Luxor and Mandalay Bay. It is a chain, but very well done.

Is Burger Bar still good? I used to like it but it's been >5 years since I've been for anything more than a beer.

Esther's is opening a new location at Tivoli Village in Summerlin later this year....I'm pumped.

Tivoli Village is the kiss of death. Horrible place

I appreciate the critical note very much.

The experience was, in fact, sponsored by a member of the 2+2 management team.

Echo and Rigg...

Echo and Rig and Leone Cafe have done great over there...I suspect Esther's will do well too, though they will be competing with Brio. Some of the other restaurants that have been at Tivoli have had pretty crappy management, ok/subpar food, or both.