We made it – Viva Las Vegas!
Ben and I were tearing up the strip by 9pm Sunday night, wasting no time hitting up the penny slots. I HEART penny slots!
I can’t bring myself to play anything higher – I mean really you’re just throwing away your money – so penny slots is the name of my game. I started with $5, :) which dropped down to $.03, :( which went back up to $10.55, :D
before I struck it rich – $19.97 baby! :mrgreen: CASH OUT!
Traveling caught up with us and, after a midnight snack of gummy worms from the candy shop in our hotel (which WILL be the death of me,) we were peacefully sleeping by midnight. It was for the best, so we could be up and at ‘em the next day! :D
Ben and I are explorers at heart, so we grabbed a few cans of Jeremiah Weed Roadhouse Tea (THE best thing ever) and hit the town on a casino crawl!
One of the things we both love about Vegas, is that it’s BEAUTIFUL. The architecture, decor and features of the hotels on the strip are breathtaking, and we enjoy just walking around, taking it all in.
Hitting some penny slots along the way, natch.
We decided on lunch at an Irish Pub inside New York New York, and started with a Baked Brie Appetizer.
OMG – this set a new standard for all savory bries! Warm brie drizzled with reduced balsamic vinaigrette and chili olive oil, served with grilled jalapeno and roasted tomatoes. Droool. :)
You can’t eat at an Irish Pub without getting standard pub fare, so we split some Fish and Chips too. Bomb!
After a much needed nap, we were back on the streets around 9pm for dinner.
Dinner at 9pm! Time, rules and common sense just don’t seem to exist in Las Vegas. ;)
We are suckers and chose Trevi inside Caesar’s Palace. Total tourist place, but the bright, painted sky and roaring replica fountain had us feeling like we were back in Rome. We couldn’t pass it up!
We started with complimentary bread and olive oil,
before digging into our entrees. Chicken Limone for her,
featuring chicken, sun dried tomatoes and spaghetti in cream sauce,
and Chicken Scallopine for him. Chicken, prosciutto, artichoke hearts and pine nuts. OMG.
This morning we hit the pool for a little tan time.
Ben doesn’t last too long in pool situations, so we were out of there an hour later to get cleaned up and head out again. We can rest when we’re dead! ;)
This afternoon’s agenda includes a Happy Hour crawl (ugh I love vacation.) I for sure want to check out Emeril’s Table 10 in the Venetian. Any other places we need to see?
Hope you are well and enjoying your week! :D
kellyo 04.19.2011
Looks like such fun! I absolutely LOVE your hair in that profile picture with the tea!!!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) 04.19.2011
I just realized both you and Tina from Carrots ‘n’ Cake are both in Vegas right now!
So jealous of that warm weather and sunshine!
Amanda (modernation) 04.19.2011
MESA Grill – go for the Goat Cheese Queso Fundido. We always go to MESA. If not for dinner, at least for fundido!
melissa 04.19.2011
Agreed – MESA is sooo good. The queso fondido is awesome – we’ve made it at home a couple times. I’m a big fan of bobby flay’s cioppino’s too – yum!
Tonya 04.19.2011
Jean-Philippe at the Bellagio, if you haven’t been already. Two words Chocolate Fountain!!!!
Anita 04.19.2011
It looks like you are having so much fun! I saw a magic show last time I was in Vegas and thought it was SO much fun! It’s just the perfect setting for that, you know? I’m sure it wouldn’t matter too much which one you saw– they are all pretty over the top!
Enjoy! :)
Tracey 04.19.2011
Reading this post reminds me of the last time I went to Vegas. We ate lunch at the Irish Pub place and than had dinner at Trevi! Great minds think alike:)
Lori 04.19.2011
We ate at Table 10 and it was delicious. Try the Desert (or Dusty?) Rose Martini. Beautiful and delicious!
Looks like you guys are having a blast and packing in A LOT of fun things. Jealous of the pool pics as it is snowing in MN again today.
Lauren 04.19.2011
Ah so fun!! We drank at the Irish Pub in NY NY! OHH I totally remembered one place you HAVE to go before you leave. Serendipity in front of Caesars. We went there for brunch and it was amazing!!! It’s a spin from the one in NY and so worth visiting. :)
Melissa 04.19.2011
Soooo fun! Prime at the Bellagio is amazing and you get great views of the fountains as well.
Tracy 04.19.2011
Table 10 is great food and ambiance. Definitely try it out. Also go visit City Center, those hotels are beautiful and they’ve got some great restaurants too!
erica 04.19.2011
you did well on the penny machines! those are my favorites too! i love the duck game the best!
i’ve never eaten at trevi, but walked past it many-a-time…after seeing your pics, i want to go there!
man…i want to go back to vegas now!
Mom 04.19.2011
Awhhh!!!! Looking like you are enjoying every second of your vacation-so jealous as I look out in the blustery rain showers and cold! You couldn’t have picked a better week to be gone to the sun!!!Enjoy! Have fun!
Daisy 04.19.2011
I tweeted you. go to kahunaville in treasure island. do it!
Stacy @ Every Little Thing 04.19.2011
Glad you’re having so much fun! I just heard of Jeremiah Weed since moving to St. Louis. That’s so funny you drank it in Vegas! I guess I must have to try it, since it’s Vegas-worthy :)
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun 04.19.2011
Turning $5 into $20 is pretty freaking awesome! I really want to go to Vegas someday.
Rachel 04.19.2011
So jealous!!! Both of all that sunshine and the fact that you’re in Vegas! Have a great time!!!
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) 04.19.2011
Looks like you’re having a great time! I’m so jealous of that sunshine!
Jennifer Chapin 04.19.2011
We ate at Toby Keith’s restaurant inside Harrah’s….authentic southern food and it’s very good!
BostonGirl213 04.19.2011
Mastro’s at City Center. Love the steaks! Try to get seated in the “treehouse”. Oh and you have to have a cocktail at the Cosmpolitan Hotel and see the beautiful chandeliers. If you really want adventure – try freefalling off the Stratosphere. CRAZY!
Tami 04.19.2011
If you are looking for a good show I highly recommend jersey boys.