Saturday, February 18, 2006
Viva Las Vegas
FW Joey and I traveled to Vegas a few weekends ago to celebrate a friend's 30th b-day. We stayed at the Paris Hotel, which was really nice. Great casino, great location and yummy restaurants! If you go to the Paris, I recommend dining at Mon Ami Gabi. It is a french restaurant located within the hotel that was recently named "best new restaurant" in Vegas. They have a wonderful outdoor dining area that puts you right on the "strip." Perfect for people watching. It also provides an excellent view of the Bellagio water fountain show because the seating area is directly across the street.
While dining at Mon Ami Gabi, you MUST order the sea scallops. They are not your ordinary scallops and they taste amazing. The scallops are an appetizer, but next time I go, I will get this as my entree so I can save room for the creme brulee! FWJoey and the other diners out my table all enjoyed the restaurants' steaks. Everyone's belly was extremely satisfied!
Another place you MUST go to is Mix in the Mandaly Bay hotel. Mix is located on the 64th floor atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. It has a hot lounge and a hip restuarant. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant, but the highlight of the evening was the fantastic view of the vibrant Vegas strip from the Mix Lounge. A close second was the scrumptious "Violet" martinis! You have to try this one if you go. I am not sure what was in it, but I think it was absolut kurant and chambord. Take plenty of money (or credit cards) though b/c these babies will run you $15 a pop!
While dining at Mon Ami Gabi, you MUST order the sea scallops. They are not your ordinary scallops and they taste amazing. The scallops are an appetizer, but next time I go, I will get this as my entree so I can save room for the creme brulee! FWJoey and the other diners out my table all enjoyed the restaurants' steaks. Everyone's belly was extremely satisfied!
Another place you MUST go to is Mix in the Mandaly Bay hotel. Mix is located on the 64th floor atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. It has a hot lounge and a hip restuarant. We had an excellent dinner in the restaurant, but the highlight of the evening was the fantastic view of the vibrant Vegas strip from the Mix Lounge. A close second was the scrumptious "Violet" martinis! You have to try this one if you go. I am not sure what was in it, but I think it was absolut kurant and chambord. Take plenty of money (or credit cards) though b/c these babies will run you $15 a pop!
