Vegas trip!

[Sabyn]

Originally Posted by stehle

If you like Sushi I would recommend Sushi Roku at the Forum Shops. This will probably run you under $250 / couple-- even if you get the special Chef's Omakase (HIGHLY recommend, $90 / person).

I second this motion. That place was pretty awesome, both foodwise and appearance wise. If you haven't been there check out the forum some too. You'll be surrounded by a bunch of tourists but it is a very vegasy thing to see.

If you are going to play poker The Venetian has the nicest room with decent comps. The Belagio is better if you have serious cash, but if you aren't playing above 50/100 they will treat you like shit. If you're in to poker though you should stop by and see Table 1 and the game going on there. Some pretty awesome games and prop bets happened there. The highest stackes game ever happned there (I am blanking on the name of the guy, but there was a book written about him. He played a conglomerate of pros heads up at insane stakes, like .5M/1M a hand. The place even ran out of cranberries to play the game with, which is just nuts.

I also second the Penn and Teller show, it was bitching.


And if this is your first time at vegas make sure you walk down the strip at night so you can see all the mexican dudes snapping cards for call girls at you. That is the real vegas.

[Gouged]

Originally Posted by Sabyn

If you are going to play poker The Venetian has the nicest room with decent comps. The Belagio is better if you have serious cash, but if you aren't playing above 50/100 they will treat you like shit. If you're in to poker though you should stop by and see Table 1 and the game going on there. Some pretty awesome games and prop bets happened there. The highest stackes game ever happned there (I am blanking on the name of the guy, but there was a book written about him. He played a conglomerate of pros heads up at insane stakes, like .5M/1M a hand. The place even ran out of cranberries to play the game with, which is just nuts.

His name is Andy Beal. I worked at the Bellagio before they redid the room. I dealt the game at 50,000/100,000 limit a couple of times on table 1 in the top section.

He is frankly a better player then most of the 'top' pros that he played against but really set the deck against himself by letting them play in 2 hour shifts while he would play in 12 hour shifts against a rotation of them.

There was a whole back and forth between him and Doyle Brunson in Cardplayer magazine with him taunting Doyle about wanting to play such low limits. He wanted to play something like 2 million 4 million. They didnt have that much money and he knew it. It was actually a pretty interesting exchange for the 6 months or so it went on.

Since they redid the room you really cant watch the high limit games since they are in a separate room known as 'Bobbies Room'

I work at the Venetian now and while I am biased in my opinion it is definately the best room for the casual low limit player. Tons of 1-2 no limit and 2-5 no limit. Friendly staff, decent comps and your wait time for a game is usually no longer then a minute or two. Plus on the weekends you have the Ho-train from Tao coming down the stairs and walking right by the room.

Back to the topic at hand.

Ferraro's on flamingo is a good italian restaurant with an old school feel. Owner sits at one of the tables and will come bullshit with you during the evening. Piano player. Decent bar. Nice Ambiance. Good waiters. Good food and reasonable prices(30-50/person)

The best steak I have ever had was a Rib-Eye at 9 at the palms. I have eaten there alot and while it is usually decent, one night someone worked some magic to create an amazing steak.

Best Steak House in vegas is "The Steak House' at circus circus. Yes, Circus Circus. It is also about half the price of Delmonicos, David Burke, 9, Fix or a ton of others you could name.

I dont eat much but Steak or Italian so I cant offer much more advice except to say that David Burke at the Venetian is really good. You can get a 7 course meal there for about 100/person that is quite original and flavorful.

My best friend has been a high end waiter/captain in the town for 15 years or so so if you have any specific restaurant questions I would be happy to ask him for you.

See Ka. Suck up the price of the tickets. Its worth every penny.

Dont get call girls to your room. If you want a hooker, find a cab driver and have him take you to one of the private houses. Lots of hot asian girls to choose from for like 150 bucks.

[ToeMissile]

Originally Posted by Shoeby

The Buffet at the Wynn is incredible (Go for lunch, trust me) at 40 bucks a person it should be, but is fantastic.

Go see Penn & Teller at the Rio. Don't think, just do it. Their show was fantastic. Don't waste your time with Lance Burton at the Monte Carlo, he was weaksauce. The Wife and I really enjoyed Mac King's afternoon show at Harrah's. Some cool magic, but a very funny guy. We also saw O at the Bellagio. That was a great show, but i'm still bleeding rectally from the $170 apiece ticket prices.

Breakfast 8:00am - 10:30am M-F $17.95 +tax
Lunch 11:00am - 3:30pm M-F $21.95 +tax
Dinner 4:00pm - 10:00pm $33.95 +tax
Friday & Saturday Dinner 4:00pm - 10:30pm $37.95 +tax

Sat-Sun Brunch 8:00am - 3:00pm $28.95/w champagne $34.95
Children 3-8 is half price

I saw Penn 7 Teller a few years back after getting a pair of free tickets. I enjoyed the show but wouldn't say it's worth $75.

[joz123]

Carrot Top is awesome and tickets are like 40 bucks at tix4tonight.

[Ryhian]

Originally Posted by joz123

Carrot Top is awesome and tickets are like 40 bucks at tix4tonight.

Sweet. Thanks for the recommendation. Ill actually be going there in a week and was looking for some deals on some shows.

[dechire]

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one of the coolest things i have ever witnessed human beings doing in my life. it was amazing.

[Folanlron]

Good steakhouse is the "Strip house" in Planet Hollywood, you could even jsut go in and eat the appetizers and be happy really large portions of food, and dam good steaks.

The steak biscuits were a huge++..

yes yes go see Ka, eat the ticket price soo worth it.(wish I could see the act everytime I go but sometimes business > entertainment.)

Don't GAMBLE!! the slot machines/black jack/Crap's tables were all tighter then hell when I was there last time(actually finding someone playing craps during anytime I was runnin thru casino's was a *lucky* find.)

sorry i don't play poker at all..

[Deadpool]

go get some fucking pussy you faggot ass bitch

[CalhoonJugganaut]

How much money should you take with you on a Vegas trip? I'm headed there May 10 for 6 nights.

[joz123]

like 2 grand or so depending if you are gonna gamble a lot/go to pricey restaurants.

[Rythonn]

If you are just wanting to gamble and not interested in shows/restaurants you can stay and eat in Vegas fairly cheap. Excalibur has an all day buffet for $25 right now. So really it comes down to what experience you are wanting to have. Do you want to just go and check out the sites and gamble? Or do you want to experience all there is to Vegas?

I live in Arizona, so me and the wife go there about 2-3 times a year. I have spent over grand for a weekend and under $200 for others. Depends how well I do on gambling and if I am going to just gamble or watch a new show/new resturant.

[ChewieTobbacca]

Just came back from Vegas for 4 days (all comped, thanks player cards!) and will be going back again this weekend

Thank god the weather is now warming up, all the pool parties and locations are opening up again

[Bronyaur]

I was planning on taking my girlfriend to Vegas this summer (August 8-13th). I've been once and stayed at the Luxor about 8 years ago and she has never been. I think I've found a fairly reasonable deal at Planet Hollywood through Expedia ($802 for 5 nights+2 round trippers out of St Louis). This sounds pretty good but my little inner-deal-finder is tell me there has to be an even better package price. I've looked through AllegiantAir, Priceline, Travelocity, Hotwire and Orbitz. Anywhere else I should look?

[joz123]

Try Jet Blue if it exists out there, I find the cheapest flights on it and I get better deals getting flight/hotel separate.

[ChewieTobbacca]

Originally Posted by Bronyaur

I was planning on taking my girlfriend to Vegas this summer (August 8-13th). I've been once and stayed at the Luxor about 8 years ago and she has never been. I think I've found a fairly reasonable deal at Planet Hollywood through Expedia ($802 for 5 nights+2 round trippers out of St Louis). This sounds pretty good but my little inner-deal-finder is tell me there has to be an even better package price. I've looked through AllegiantAir, Priceline, Travelocity, Hotwire and Orbitz. Anywhere else I should look?

Not sure where to look, but Planet Hollywood is in the middle of the strip so its a good location if that's your budget, although if you can get more money, the Venetian is still the shit