as it gives me a chance to stretch my legs; I'm getting old!
Arrived in Las Vegas, picked up my car and off to the hotel. Wow, it's already 101 degrees...but "it's a dry heat". I wasn't really hungry yet as I ate at a faux-Mexican restaurant in Phoenix.
In Las Vegas, everything is first-class, whether it's Mcdonalds or
some pizza place. My first dinner stop on Saturday evening was
a family owned Italian restaurant; Sicilian Cafe, way out on East Tropicana. I was really in the mood for spaghetti and meatballs for some reason and found this place by hearing an ad on KJUL. I heard this place has real, homemade style and taste so why not try it. I was greeted at the door my Mimma, and after my eyes adjusted from bright sunlight to indoor lighting, I was greeted by scenes and smells of Sicily. In keeping with the homemade theme, I consumed my spaghetti and homemade meatballs and homemade bread, but preceeded by a delicious bowl of pasta e fagiloi. I left full. I was a little disappointed with the sauce as I think mine is better. Should sauce be on the dry side? I needed more for the spaghetti.
Fresh Homemade Bread |
While my dinner kept me full until morning, I had to check out
another Diners, Drive-ins and Dive place for breakfast.
I drove out about 23 miles to Boulder City, NV. This time, for a change, I was definitely
surprised and happy that The Coffee Cup Cafe was excellent!
Chile Verde omelet |
A 16 ounce drink, combined with an outdoor temperature of 104 degrees, again, "a dry with an outdoor temperature of 104 degrees, again, "a dry heat" is not a great combination, but then again, I'm inside! When seated, I ordered their famous Chile Verde omelet with hash browns and sourdough toast.
The bar is in the adjacent dining area. |
Boulder City was originally built by the US Government to house construction workers during the construction of Hoover Dam. It's also a stopping off point for Lake Meade visitors.
Busy dining room and counter. |
Tuesday afternoon, I had a reservation at the new Museum of Organized Crime and law Enforcement, commonly referred to as "The
men, that's it...but they ran nice hotels and casinos.
So now "I know a guy...." Oscar Goodman and myself |
Old prisoner transport bus |
MOB Museum |
Steak Steak Steak
Loosely translated, Las Vegas means indulgence and lots of it
whether it's buffets, alcohol or magnificent hotels. Personally. I don't care for buffets, I'll do alcohol of course and ultra expensive hotels, I can do without.
After leaving the
Triple 7 1 lb. T-bone |
A not very large menu is easy to negotiate. A cozy, quiet bar, dark wood and red leather booths make this a very Vegas steakhouse just steps off the glitzy Strip outside.
THE Steakhouse |
21 Day Aged 24 oz. Porterhouse , magnificent! |
After an entertaining afternoon at the MOB Attraction located at the renovated and beautiful Tropicana Hotel, I was able to try a 21 day, dry aged, bone in, rib eye. While not a fan of rib eye, I'm partial to porterhouse, as noted above, it was very good none-the-less. In the new, bright and modern restaurant, Biscayne Steak Sea and Wine, overlooking the fake beach just below, this was another relaxing dinner in casual bliss. That means shorts and sandals...but NO t-shirts.
Crab meat, sliced cucumber. cantaloupe with garlic pretzel bread |
Speaks for itself! |
Mashed potatoes with LOBSTER and spinach |
Thank You, Chef!
And thank you Las Vegas, see you again soon!!
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