The Las Vegas Adventurer

This guest post comes from Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger at Flyaway Cafe.
 
I wnet to L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, while waiting to attendd a performance of Ka (a Cirque du Soleil performance).
Since I had about an hour to spare before meeting a friend to see the performance, and because I was looking for a quiet place to have a drink – away from the craziness, noise, and frenetic energy of the casino – and so I chose L’ Atelier du Joel Robuchon.
Walking to the door, I …read more

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This is a guest post from Mary Jo Manzanares, b5media’s Travel & Culture Channel Editor and travel blogger at Flyaway Cafe.
Las Vegas attracts lots of visitors from Los Angeles.  It’s a short distance in miles and time, and an escape to the craziness of Las Vegas is a welcome change from the craziness of Los Angeles.  For those travelers flying into or out of LAS, you’ve probably seen the Encounter, a spider looking restaurant at the airport.
You can’t miss seeing it when you fly into (or out of) LAX. Although it looks like something out of The Jetson’s, the Theme …read more

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This is a guest post from Mary Jo Manzanares, Travel & Culture Channel Editor and blogger at Flyaway Cafe
 

Arrive in Las Vegas to a beautiful sunny day, and around 90 degrees.
Checked into my hotel, got settled in my room, and then met up with some friends for a little Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream. 
Cold Stone is located at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino (in photo).  I’ve never really loved the medieval theme of this place.  All those knights and princesses running around, and lots of kids and families.  But you gotta love the place for the ice cream. …read more

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For anyone who’s eaten at In-N-Out this is really no surprise: AOL’s Cityguide has just named their fries among the best in the United States!
AOL writes: “There are two kinds of people in the world: Those who love In-N-Out french fries (100 percent potato, 100 percent farm fresh), and those who don’t (a little limp, not ‘McFried’ enough). Decide for yourself by trying them ‘animal style.’ It’s not on the menu, but it is yummy — fries with melty cheese, grilled onions and loads of special sauce.”
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As I’ve mentioned previously, deals and discounts around Las Vegas are plentiful if you know where to look!
For example, Terrible’s Hotel & Casino is offering a buy-one-get-one free buffet meal, or half price for one meal. Download the printable coupon for their breakfast, lunch and brunch buffet!
It’s valid until November 30th and does require you to be a Player’s Club member, which is free to join.
Terrible’s Hotel & Casino
4100 Paradise Road
702-733-7000
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400 competitors will be converging on the Tropicana this weekend for what can only be considered one of the best ideas for a contest ever – a chili cook-off!
From October 10th to the 12th, competitors from all over the US will compete in one or more of the following categories: World’s Championship Salsa, World’s Championship Chili Verde and World’s Championship Traditional Red. Cash prizes for the 2008 WCCC total $45,000!
The event will take place in the northeast parking lot and will include live music, chili tasting, retail vendors, food, drink, guest participation contests and much more.
The WCCC is free …read more

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This is one of the very few rumors making the rounds that I’m sad to say isn’t true. The email being forwarded to In-N-Out fans everywhere says:
“In-N-Out’s 60th Anniversary is Wednesday, October 22nd. All hamburgers will be sold for 25 cents, cheeseburgers for 30 cents, fries 15 cents, and drinks are 10 cents!!! So mark your calendars!”
However, my favorite myth-busting site, Snopes.com, says it’s just not so:
In response to your inquiry, we are sorry that the information you received or heard is incorrect. We are not offering any discounts or
“specials” on our upcoming 60th Anniversary on October 22nd.
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Las Vegas has added yet another unique attraction to its list of must-sees: North America’s first ice lounge!
The 2,000 square foot Minus 5 Ice Lounge at the Mandalay Bay opened this week as the first permanent lounge made completely of ice in North America. Minus 5 has five other locations around the world in Sydney and Gold Coast, Australia; Auckland and Queensland, New Zealand; and Viseu, Portugal.
All the ice is carved and crafted by hand and machine, from the bar to the chandeliers to the drinking glasses. Minus 5 serves vodka-based cocktails or just vodka straight up.
This isn’t just any …read more

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It must be hard coming up with new and original themes, especially in Las Vegas. Take, for instance, the new nightclub opening up at the Palazzo:
Lavo (latin for “to bathe or cleanse”) is a “bi-level restaurant and club that balances Mediterranean dining against Vegas-style performance art — most notably, in both stairwell wall nooks and a $5000 copper tub in the dining room, you’ll witness barely clothed stripper/Cleopatra hybrids engaged in bathing rituals while enjoying grapes and wash-towels served by bald midgets.”
However, it doesn’t end there. Taking a glass bridge lined with worn tile walls and stone wash basins to …read more

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The Orleans Buffet is offering printable discount coupons for $2 off breakfast, lunch or dinner!
The offer expires September 30th and there’s an additional $1 discount off all buffets for Club Coast members.
Orleans Hotel & Casino
4500 W Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89103
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Ports O’Call Buffet at the Gold Coast is offering a $3 printable discount coupon, with an addition $1 off for Club Coast Members.
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
4000 W Flamingo Road
Las Vegas, NV 89103
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