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Looks like I'm going to be in Vegas the week of April 8...any KKFers going to be there around then? Want to meet up for a beer/dinner?

Z
 
I am there a couple times a month, I will see if I can get my stuff together to be there then.
 
Kalaeb, Awesome!

Don't go out of your way to be there...my employer changes these things on me with little or no notice sometimes. I'd hate for that to happen if you put yourself out to make it happen.
 
I was there a couple weeks back, so we kinda just missed each other. I know another member here is heading there this weekend, but again...no dice.
 
Stupid timing and physics and suchforthlike.

TX Lefty.
 
If only I had a flying Delorian....
 
Looks like Panaca is about 90 miles away from LV. Seems like it would be well worth the effort if it works with Devin's schedule and you can free up the time. The people who have made the trek all seemed to rave about the experience, and about how nice Devin and his family are.
 
really great idea...I'm going to work to make this happen.
 
OK, travel plans made. Will fly in Monday apr 8, fly out sunday...confirming a meet with Devin on Saturday.

Kalaeb...look like you're going to be around?
 
All confirmed with Devin for Saturday...anyone going to be there during the week? Kalaeb?
 
I tried every angle to make it work, but unfortunately I can't make it.
 
No worries! If this works out, I'm going to be going out there regularly for a couple of months...maybe another time.
 
I'm officially jealous. Vegas won me over, and a visit with Hoss on top of it all? Man!
 
What do you like about Vegas? I spent a week there a few years ago and just didn't get it. But visit with Hoss? Hell yeah, awesome consolation prize :)
 
What do you like about Vegas? I spent a week there a few years ago and just didn't get it. But visit with Hoss? Hell yeah, awesome consolation prize :)

Parties, drinking while walking out on the street, gambling, great food if you know where to look, no cut off time for booze, and the shows. If none of these things interest you, then Vegas is not for you.

Did I miss something anyone?
 
I should clarify that when I say drinking while walking on the street I was referring to the strip and the downtown area. I don't know about the laws elsewhere.
 
Parties, drinking while walking out on the street, gambling, great food if you know where to look, no cut off time for booze, and the shows. If none of these things interest you, then Vegas is not for you.

Did I miss something anyone?

I don't gamble, don't drink in public (well, rarely), and am too cheap for the shows....except Penn & Teller, I'll pay for that.

I did really enjoy walking through each of the casinos and seeing Hoover...but that seems like a "do it once" kind of thing.

Now the food...I found it to be "decent" on the strip...but wicked expensive...anyone have some off-strip recommendations?
 
You have to be careful of the food off the strip. A lot of it is over rated. But I did try the Italian restaurant Nora's and it is pretty decent and legit. It can get crowded during the usual hours most restaurants get crowded. I saw it on the Food Network show The Hungry Detective starring Chris Cognac that lasted I think three episodes. I've heard there are some decent restaurants in the China Town area. I think it's a strip mall. There is another thread that talks about Vegas with some decent eating suggestions I'm going to try when I go back.

What food options did you try when you went? Everyone has their own opinions about what expensive food entails.
 
. I've heard there are some decent restaurants in the China Town area. I think it's a strip mall.
The Joyful House on Spring Mountian Rd & Decatur

Good food tends to be expensive in LV and the off strip/local stuff consists of a lot of chain food.
IMO, the most worthwhile (affordable) place to eat in LV is Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana, in the Green Valley Ranch District.
 
You have to be careful of the food off the strip. A lot of it is over rated. But I did try the Italian restaurant Nora's and it is pretty decent and legit. It can get crowded during the usual hours most restaurants get crowded. I saw it on the Food Network show The Hungry Detective starring Chris Cognac that lasted I think three episodes. I've heard there are some decent restaurants in the China Town area. I think it's a strip mall. There is another thread that talks about Vegas with some decent eating suggestions I'm going to try when I go back.

What food options did you try when you went? Everyone has their own opinions about what expensive food entails.

I'm willing to spend money on food...I was talking about paying $60 for sandwiches and soda...absurd. boring, ordinary sandwiches.

Thanks wenus! Will check that out.
The Joyful House on Spring Mountian Rd & Decatur

Good food tends to be expensive in LV and the off strip/local stuff consists of a lot of chain food.
IMO, the most worthwhile (affordable) place to eat in LV is Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana, in the Green Valley Ranch District.
 
Ya know what? I'm not sure why I enjoyed Vegas so much, but I know I did. To me, the whole strip is overdone, over-sized, and over my budget. However, we managed to find fun around most corners. I went with my wife, so we ate at nicer places (and KGB), and only did street drinking one night. There are great outdoor activities if you head past the old strip, and try something a little different than 90% of the people who are visiting do.

A few things stuck out, to me, while we were there:

Food is expensive in Vegas, and I have no idea why people say it's cheap.
I only saw three likenesses of Elvis, and two of them were hanging out together, while the other was kissing Marilyn Monroe in an elevator.
It can be as classy or trashy as you want it to be (we like both).
My wife is hilariously funny, and will find fun in walking past "hooker card hockers", asking if they have her new card yet, etc.
Don't eat breakfast at a Casino, unless you love diarrhea (what?).

I've since been caught describing Vegas as opulent, overwhelming, over-priced, austentacious, and awesome.
 
good food is expensive, if you want cheap, you get cheap tasting food. was there 13 years ago.
 
That's how I paid for our dinner at Ramsay's Steak!
 
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