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Jungle Love

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:44:53 +0000

A show that would’ve been cool to see:

Heading Downtown

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:41:38 +0000

Waiting for The Deuce (Double-Decker Bus), July 16th:

Drive-By

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:44:49 +0000

One of my favorite photos taken in Vegas, riding down Las Vegas Boulevard:

Reality

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:42:58 +0000

Rock Em Sock Em

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:42:13 +0000

The Palazzo Hotel & Casino

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:36:07 +0000

During our stay in Las Vegas, we stayed at The Palazzo Hotel & Casino. The rooms were incredible. 700 sq ft suites with sunken living rooms, great furnishings, and great amenities. Halfway through our stay, we were moved from the 18th floor to the 39th, and we ended up having a great view of the Treasure Island hotel (more photos of that later).

Palazzo swimming pools (from above):

View of Treasure Island at night:

Red 8

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:44:56 +0000

For dinner Tuesday, we ate at Red 8 in the Wynn Hotel.

For an appetizer, we had the Cantonese Potstickers.

Jill had the Beef Penang Char Kway Teow (wide egg noodles in spicy fish sauce):

I had the Wok Fried Noodles with Bean Sprouts, Shredded Pork, and Pickled Vegetables:

I had a REALLY great cocktail. The Black Pearl – Momokawa Pearl Junmai Ginjo Nigori Gensuh Sake, Blackcurrant Liqueur, Pineapple Juice, Sweet & Sour and Fresh Blackberries.

NM Cafe

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 04:09:57 +0000

On Tuesday (July 15th), we had lunch at the NM Cafe at Neiman Marcus in the Fashion Show Mall.

Enjoy a fresh, energetic setting, globally-inspired music, and intriguing works of art featuring artist Paul Jackson at NM Café® Las Vegas. Our casual, contemporary setting is the perfect spot for lunch, dessert, or cocktails. Take in an amazing view of the Strip from our sleek bar area through breathtaking wall-to-wall windows or outside, from our shaded terrace. Nicknamed “The Aquarium”, our bright and airy restaurant also boasts a window-lined kitchen where you may watch our chefs at work. Our innovative menu features American-Mediterranean, with such dishes as the famous Mezze Sampler, Barbecue Cajun Shrimp and much more. A prime location and delicious cuisine make NM Café the hot spot for local business people as well as tourists.

For starters, they brought out Popovers with Strawberry butter:

I had:

CROQUE MONSIEUR: ham, gruyère, bechamel on toasted brioche with fries

Jill had “The Sampler” (Roast Tomato Fennel Soup, one half albacore tuna salad sandwich, and a small salad):

Las Vegas Day 2

zenandjuice — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:54:56 +0000

Photographs taken Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Building reflected in a glass wall:

Fireworks during a show at Treasure Island:

Fountains at the Palazzo:

Palazzo Casino:

California Pizza Kitchen

zenandjuice — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:54:38 +0000

For dinner on Monday (2008/07/14), we ate at California Pizza Kitchen.

Lettuce Wraps: Minced chicken, wok-seared with Shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts and green onions in a soy ginger sauce. Served on a bed of crispy rice noodles with a side of spicy chili-ginger sauce.

Thai Crunch Salad: Shredded Napa cabbage, chilled-grilled chicken breast, julienne cucumbers, edamame, crispy wontons, peanuts, cilantro, julienne carrots, red cabbage and green onions tossed with a lime-cilantro dressing. Topped with crispy rice sticks and Thai peanut dressing.

The Greek Pizza: Mediterranean spiced grilled chicken and Mozzarella cheese topped with a chilled Greek salad of cucumbers, red onions, fresh tomatoes, Greek olives, Feta cheese and a lemon-herb vinaigrette. Served with our homemade Tzatziki sauce and chopped Italian parsley.