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:
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.
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):
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:
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.
Walking around the Las Vegas Strip (2008/07/14):
Monday, July 14th, I flew to Las Vegas for the annual Blackboard World conference.
Chicago to Las Vegas:
Arkansas needs an “Art” license plate
For dinner, we tried Snuffers.
I’d been craving Cheese Fries. Jill told me she knew a place.
Cheddar Fries, with Bacon, Chives, and Jalapenos:
The Blue Cheese & Bacon Wedge:
Green Chili Swiss Burger (Mild Green Chilis & Cilantro under Melted Swiss Cheese), with a Coors Original in the background:
It was honestly the BEST TASTING piece of hamburger I’ve ever had in my life. I ordered it Medium, and it was perfect.
