Found a new French Bakery downtown called French Riviera Tropezienne Bakery. The restaurant menu on-line differed from the bakery menu I saw when I was there. I thought maybe I’d try the restaurant selections of soup a l’ oignon? and maybe the black cod in brown butter? or maybe the kosher selection of the day? BUT NO those things weren’t on the menu. Only the bakery selections were available that day. The desserts looked impressive and what I tried was A-OK but not what I came to try.

Did some take out from Asian Wok. Not a fancy place at all but they seem to offer the best American Chinese take out dishes in the area. This time my husband had the shrimp, chicken, beef kung pao and I had the curry chicken.

We also tried a new Italian Deli that recently opened downtown called Slice Deli. It’s a neat tiny take out place. No indoor seating but they do have outdoor seating. They locally source their bread and gelato. We tried an eggplant parm, a shrimp parm hero, and pistachio gelato. All was good.

In other FOOD News –

New food related places that are expected to open this year –

Wetzel’s Pretzels – 1807 W Craig Rd

GiroGrano Pizza Rodizio – Mirica Mile Shops

Johnny Rockets – Excaliber Hotel

Ginza Bairen – Stix Asia Food Hall – Uncommons

Ramen Barrio – Stix Asian Food Hall – Uncommons

Nanamusubi – Stix Asian Food Hall – Uncommons

In CUTE Food News –

Charlie enjoying some chicken from A.mano Pizza.

Charlie enjoying some Asian Wok.

and Charlie enjoying some food from Slice Deli.

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The most exciting meal out was the Tour of Italy Demonstration by Celebrity Chef Fabio Viviani at his restaurant ai Pazzi. His tour of Italy was a bunch of funny stories and some eggplant parmesan, mushroom risotto, and miso cod. It was a bit unusual but so is Fabio so it all worked out fine.

Tried M Thai – It wasn’t bad or anything like that. It was reasonably good but not my style.

For my taste not enough infused basil tastes. Spicy basil wasn’t hand chopped and green curry wasn’t green. Some people like Thai Food this way but this is just not my style. Not bad just not my style.

WOW! I can’t believe what I experienced at an Emeril Lagasse group restaurant called Meril (after his daughter) We’ve been to FOUR other Emeril Lagasse Restaurants and they’ve all been good. His gumbo and banana cream pie were amazing at all his restaurants that we’ve been expect at Meril they differed.

Each dish was slightly off. Even the gumbo and banana cream pie.

And in Other FOOD News –

A few expected Fall Openings –

Charley’s Cheesesteaks – 4372 W Craig Rd – N.L.V.

The Coach Coffee Shop – Vegas North Premium Outlets

Places with unknown opening dates –

Zaxby’s – 398 S Decatur Blvd

El Super (Mexican Grocery) – 4790 E Flamingo Rd

2027 Openings

Black Bear Diner – 907 E Lake Mead Pkwy

Brownie MMM – 2121 E Sahara Ave

Cute Charlie enjoying some Cheesesteak (no onions) from Arby’s

Charlie also tried some Thai Food from M Thai.

Charlie also tried some food from Meril

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One of the best meals out this week came from a lunch buffet. It came from Lazeez Pakistani Indian Mediterranean Grill. It was a nice surprise. All the food was fresh, good, and delicious.

Got lucky and also made another very good find. If fast food can be good this is it. Sizzle Stick Burger. Ground in-house FreshGround Brisket double smash burgers and beef tallow fries.

Very Good!

One sad bad one. Maybe we just hit them on an extra bad night? We’ve been there a few times before and it wasn’t awful but this time it was……Sicilian Guys Trattoria.

This time all the pasta was over cooked, mushy, and falling apart. The arancini was awful. (very dried out and not cheesy) The chicken marsala was awful. Tasted like mushroom water not marsala sauce. It was a crime. I should have called the police.

This is one of the pastas from The Sicilian Guys Trattoria.

They used to be better.

Just heard – Oct 4 Chef David Chang’s Bang Bar at The Cosmopolitan

The Soon to Opens and OTHER happenings –

Terminal 4 Bar – 37 S Water St Henderson

Just Heard – Sept 26 Glass Box (sushi) – The Bend

Just Heard – Sept 28 Shang Artisan Noodle – 6491 N Durango Dr

Doglicious Barkery & Boutique – 7135 W Ann Rd

Baked Bear (ice cream) – Town Square

Rally’s (burgers) 4360 W Craig Rd – N.L..V.

Conoco Gas Station/Sbarro (pizza) 4308 W Craig Rd – N.L.V.

Black Bear Diner – 4388 W Craig Rd – N.L.V.

Pop Up Bagels – 7150 N Durango Dr

Cosmic Pretzel – Area 15

Bojangles – Linq

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails – Civic Center Area

Spring 2028

Steak House & Lounge (in the new ballpark stadium) 3801 S Las Vegas Blvd

And in Silly and or Cute FOOD News – Charlie enjoying a Five Guys Burger.

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One of the better of the week was our dinner from The Charcoal Room (the steakhouse in Santa Fe Station Hotel/Casino) We had spectacular service and the specials were both very good (miso glazed Chilean sea bass & the surf and turf (lobster tail with 6oz Prime Filet)

Here’s some plates from The Charcoal Room from several visits.

We also got to try a new Chinese Restaurant called Yu by Sijie. All the food we tried was VERY GOOD but ordering is another story…..You order yourself on a tablet….no descriptions……some of menu is in Chinese. You’ll have to read about it.

Sept 26 – Smoke & Fire BBQ

Sept 26 – Diner Ross Steakhouse

Oct 3 – One Piece Cafe

Oct 29 – Lotus of Siam at Red Rock

Oct 29 – Naxos Taverna at Red Rock

Soon to Opens –

Terminal 4 Bar – 37 S Water St Henderson

Doglicious Barkery & Boutique – 7135 W Ann Rd

Pop Up Bagels – 7150 N Durango Dr

Cosmic Pretzel – Area 15

Bojangles – Linq

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails – Civic Center Area

And in Silly and or Cute FOOD News – Charlie enjoying various eats

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Had some FORKING Amazing foods at Sushisamba in the Palazzo part of the Venetian Hotel/Casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

We also enjoyed another very nice meal at Rang’s Cocina Moderne. Everything including service was very good but Rang’s NEW wasabi cheesecake with soy-caramel sauce is FORKING AMAZING!

Below are a few plates from a few visits to Rang’s.

One plate we had was almost good but not good because of the sauce on it.

The crispy green beans from Cajun Crackin.

No mention of the sauce on their menu. Too much sauce that is thick and like heavy soy sauce. YUK!

My local Smith’s Grocery Store often has the wrong signs out on stuff.

They also usually offer dead herbs.

I LOVE dogs but I know better than to bring my dog to a grocery store. I see people walk their dogs in here often.

Not sure but I think that man is carrying a poop bag?

Oh and this store always has a mess to navigate around.

Boom Bang Fine Foods & Cocktails – Las Vegas Civic Center

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Here’s Charlie enjoying some food from Sushisamba.

and Charlie eating steak from Echo & Rig

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Best of the week was Monzu Italian Oven & Bar. They offer the best bread that you can find in Vegas and everything else is always fantastic.

Also a little Southern-Soul Restaurant called Papa Joes is pretty good too but it’s a tiny casual take out place. But if you are lucky you can snap one of their three tables inside.

Have one not good to report. Tried The Krazy Buffet. It was mostly awful.

In other FOOD News –

IN CRAZY NEWS – Siegel’s 1941 (in the El Cortez) closes for remodeling and they say plans to re-open for breakfast & lunch and at dinner is Alex Steakhouse – THEN THEY ANNOUNCE those plans are scrapped – NOW the Las Vegas Review Journal writes that Siegel’s 1941 IS REOPENING again for breakfast and lunch.

The Soon to CLOSES –

Lotus of Siam – Red Rock (Oct.29)

Naxos Taverna – Red Rock (Oct. 29)

The Soon To Opens-

Terminal 4 Bar – 37 S Water St Henderson

September 30- October 4 – San Gennaro Festival (Italian Festival) – Rio

Oct. 8 Lilli by Chef Tyler Vorce (French Laundry Chef) – 3616 Spring Mountain Rd

Bojangles – 3685 W Flamingo Rd.

Significant Other (breakfast, lunch, dinner) – 1725 E Sunset Rd

The Corner Store (American) – The Cosmopolitan

Cava Mediterranean Bowls 5655 Centennial Center Blvd

R & G Lounge (Cantonese) – The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Vesta Coffee Roasters – 7120 Blue Diamond Rd

Panini Kabob Grill – Fashion Show Mall

Downtown Cafe – 321 S Casino Blvd

Alkeif Restaurant & Lounge – 3650 S Jones Blvd

Go Greek – (BLVD) 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Oak & Yolk (all day breakfast) 4258 Spring Mountain Rd

Mark Rich’s New York Pizza – 1930 Rock Springs Drive

Man Gai Thai – 3441 W Sahara Ave

Mothership Coffee Roasters 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Smith Grocery Store (a 35.9 MILLION DOLLAR STORE 122,000 square foot store) – 900 Tule Spring Pkwy North Las Vegas

And in Silly and or Cute Food News – My Dogs eating a Cheeseburger.

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Best plate out of the week is a toss up between the smash burger that my husband enjoyed from the newly opened The Cantina in North Las Vegas and also the Chicken Leg Hummus Bowl from (also) Newly Opened Blue Olive Mediterranean Grill and Pizza.

Just look at this smash burger.

It’s pretty amazing and juicy and also nicely seared with a toasted bun. It also came out with a good amount of cheese.

Here’s the hummus bowl.

The chicken is really perfect, delicious, tender, and juicy. It sits in embellished hummus and came with very good fluffy pita breads. It also was a very good value and didn’t coast much and was two meals for me. It’s a must get dish.

We also tried Sapporo Japanese Steakhouse & Revolving Sushi. It’s not the very best sushi but was fun and doesn’t cost much if you are doing the revolving sushi. $3.25 for each plate you take.

In recent FOOD News

The Michelin Guide and stars hits Las Vegas –

In other recent local FOOD News –

The James Trees Steak House called High Steaks just got rebranded to High Stakes – Rio

The soon to opens –

Terminal 4 Bar – 37 S Water Street Henderson

October? Significant Other (breakfast, lunch,dinner) – 1725 E Sunset Rd

The Corner Store (American Restaurant) The Cosmopolitan

Cava Mediterranean Bowls – 5655 Centennial Center Blvd

R&G Lounge (Cantonese) – The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Vesta Coffee Roasters – 7120 Blue Diamond Rd

Panini Kabob Grill – Fashion Show Mall

Downtown Cafe – 321 S Casino Blvd

Go Greek – (BLVD) 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Mothership Coffee Roasters – (BLVD) 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Smith’ Grocery Store – ( a $35.900 MILLION DOLLAR 122,000 square foot store) 900 W Tule Springs Pkwy NORTH Las Vegas (WOO HOO!)

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My Dogs eating Chicken from Blue Olive Mediterranean & Pizza.

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There was mostly all very good this week so it’s hard to pick a best. One of the all time favorite plates that you can taste anywhere is the Golden Pouches from Lemongrass and Lime Thai Bistro. Even if you don’t like most Thai Foods most people will love the mashed potato dumplings in crispy rice paper. that sit in a really delicious masaman curry with shallots. Lemongrass and Lime also offer specials that are usually very good and off their menu I think that the hard to find pumpkin curry and their green curry are special dishes. Below are many of the plates we tried from Lemongrass and Lime (P.S. if they are offering their Thai Spicy Chocolate Cake – Get it!)

We also enjoyed the 3 course lunch special from Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano. It’s a shame that they make the most perfect salmon with a crispy skin that stays crispy. It is too hard to move on and try other dishes but Matteo’s is always very good. OH and if they have the Ligurian Focaccia on the menu GET IT because it is FORKING Amazing. Below are pictures from a few visits.

Made a new great discovery. Who knew that the Venetian has a high end chocolate store from Japan called Royce? Tried some chocolates and they melted in the mouth like no other. Great discovery!

Also tried another 24/7 bar, gaming, sports bar type of place that was surprisingly very good called Joey’s Tavern.

I had a Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and my husband tried the (smokes in house) BBQ Beef Brisket Sandwich special. Both were very good but it was a bit dark in there and the seats were uncomfortable.

In other FOOD News –

Soon to open –

Terminal 4 Bar – 37 S Water Street – Henderson

October? Significant Other (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 1725 E Sunset Rd

The Corner Store (American Restaurant) – The Cosmopolitan

Cava Mediterranean Bowls 5655 Centennial Center Blvd

R&G Lounge (Cantonese) The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace

Go Greek (BLVD) 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Mothership Coffee Roasters (BLVD) 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

and in Silly and or Cute FOOD News – My dogs eating some cheeseburger

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Had two very good meals out this week. One was from STK Steakhouse in the Rio. Currently they have a Sunday-Thursday 3:30-5:30 Three Course Special for $69. per person. Everything was delicious and very good.

Also a new place called The Cantina opened even closer than the Centennial Location that I have been to. They just might serve the best fajitas in town so that is a big win!

On the bad side the cheesesteak and chicken steak hoagie were HORRIBLE from Tony Luke’s in the Rio.

Both were filled with dried out crunchy meats.

Also my local neighborhood Smith always has something.

Today I saw this in there.

The $21.62 package of steak got reduced? to $22.28 WTFork!

In OTHER FOOD News –

August 15 – Villa’s Tacos (Michelin Guide Recognized) OPENS Durango Casino/Resort

October? – Significant Other (breakfast, lunch, dinner) 1725 E Sunset Rd

Cava (Mediterranean Bowls) 5655 Centennial Center Blvd

And in Silly and or Cute FOOD News – My Dogs eating Steak from STK Steakhouse

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Best meal out of the week came from Rang’s Cocina Moderne. This time I enjoyed the pesto crusted salmon and my husband enjoyed the slow braised beef cheek.

Incase you don’t know. Rangs Cocina Moderne is a top 100 restaurant of Las Vegas. On all my visits there the food is always very good and so was the service.

It was a very busy week

Also did the Neighborhood Block Party Summer Fest at The Resort at Summerlin.

Also discovered Cafe Landwer. Maybe the first chain I’ve been to that was usually good.

Above is from Cafe Landwer.

Most terrible things of the week were the over salted tacos from the Neighborhood Block Party from Tacos 1986.

Maybe the biggest FOOD News story this week is the sudden closure of all the Salad and Gos Here. All seven have closed and will reopen as Dutch Brothers Coffee places.

Only SOME of The Coming soon –

Pats Patty’s (Oklahoma Style Smash Burgers) – 9701 Flamingo Rd

Catos Tacos – 9484 W Flamingo Rd

August 26 Michelin Guilde Ceremony – INVITATION ONLY – Fontainebleau

September 1? – WSKY Bar & Grill – 6470Kevin Way (Centennial Hills)

September 13 – Fairway to Heaven – Food Trucks, Wine, Craft Beer, Live Music – Red Rock Country Club

September 18-20 – Wynn Revelry by Chefs Table – Celebrity Chefs, James Beads, Michelins – Tastings, Dinners, Master Classes $295.-$3,500 each

September 25,26,27, Great American Foodie Fest – carnival rides, live entertainment, food raffles, over 50 venders Galleria Mall -1300 W Sunset Rd Henderson

September 24-27 Drink Las Vegas – Bigger named Chefs & Mixologists – around 50 events – Bellagio, The Cosmopolitan, Aria, Park MGM, (most cost around $300. each)

October Sage Juice – 1511 S Camelback St

Rumi Room (Persian) – 8730 W Sunset Rd

Hawthorne Cafe (elevated sports bar) – 10620 Dean Martin Drive

Binchotan (Korean Pork Restaurant) – 953 E Sahara Ave

Amy’s Steakhouse – 953 E Sahara Ave

Stix Asian Food Hall – Uncommons

PK Oyster Bar – 3845 W Pioneer Ave

Krush Groove Cafe – 953 E Sahara Ave

Pizza Rodzio – Miracle Mile Shops

Sour Dough & Company – Miracle Mile Shops

Detroit Corned Beef – 1725 E Warm Springs Rd

Kokoro Tokyo Mazesobs (Ramen) – 3900 Paradise Rd

Finney’s Craft House & Kitchen – Town Square

Poke House – 7175 W Lake Mead Blvd

November 14TH Las Vegas Pizza Festival 1-4pm – The Industrial Event Space

House Rules Bar & Restaurant (Competition multi sports) – 3071 S Rancho Dr

Greek Heaven – 6010 W Craig Rd

Slice Deli (Italian) 1563 Commerce St

Saint Honore (pastry & coffee) – 3071 S Rancho Dr

AmPm Hookah Lounge & Restaurant – 4850 W Flamingo Rd

Shang Artisan Noodle – 6491 N Durango Dr

Nagaiki Ramen – 4284 Spring Mountain Rd

Myungin Dumplings – 3650 S Jones Blvd

Better Buzz Coffee – 445 E Lake Mead Blvd

Bonanno’s NY Pizza – Excalibur

Pasta & Pomo – 5165 S Fort Apache Rd

Dancing Dumplings – Boca Park

2027

Netflix House 400,000 Square Foot Entertainment Complex Restaurant – 3747 S Las Vegas Blvd

Valencian Gold (Paella Restaurant) Somewhere Downtown according to the Las Vegas Review Journal

And in Silly and or Cute Food News – My Dogs Eating

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