Like I said, Vegas is a world-class food city if you know where to look, and some of the best places are off the strip. I have some favorite places I like to go, and some new places I’d like to try. If you have some food recs, I’m always listening! In no particular order, here are my favorite spots, some of which may see a repeat visit this trip:
-Delmonico (Nice steakhouse at Venetian… ELITE creamed spinach)
-Bouchon (French bistro, best brunch spot in town)
-Yardbird (Best fried chicken)
-Lotus of Siam (Best Thai)
-Hobak (Best Korean Barbecue)
-Esther’s Kitchen (Great Italian joint, also walkable from my place)
-Ping Pang Pong (Best dim sum Chinese in town)
-El Dorado Cantina (Best Mexican)
-Honey Salt (American comfort food, #1 restaurant on the LV Eater food blog, but it’s way tf out in Summerlin)
-Tacos El Gordo (Best Mexican street food)
-Giordano’s (Chicago deep dish pizza chain)
-Peppermill’s (Kitschy, iconic Vegas diner, with HUGE portions. Sadly not 24 hours anymore.)
Here are some places I haven’t been that I’d like to try this trip:
-Golden Steer (Downtown steakhouse)
-Shang Artisan Noodles
-Yukon Pizza
-Soul Belly
-Shalom Y’all
-Road Kill Grill
One thing nobody tells you about adulthood is how challenging it is to figure out what you want to eat every single night before you die. My goal with a list like this is that I can quickly reference and try something no matter what kind of mood I’m in. By necessity, being around casinos all the time, I’ll sometimes grab something that’s convenient, even if it’s a tad overpriced. I’m looking forward to checking out the food court at Aria, as I haven’t been since they closed the buffet.
Of course, many thanks to the regulars of the Casual Dining Thread over the years, who have done great work coming up with the inspiration for both of these lists!
We’ve been very short-staffed at my job the last two months, so with my trip coming up, I’ve taken the opportunity to clock a ton of overtime to help pick up the slack. I don’t know how they’re gonna manage withOUT me clocking 60 hour weeks while I’m gone, but the vacay is already approved, so that’s THEIR problem. I’m posting this thread now as motivation to get me through the last four straight 12’s I have this week, before I’m wheels up Friday night!
Bankroll and shoes pics to follow
Last edited by TJ Eckleburg12; 05-28-2023 at 01:43 PM.