My uncle died in a car crash a few weeks back and I had to drop everything and head back home to be with my family for a little bit. I am also working a few more hours at work, we are ramping up for the football season (out busy time). And, finally I'm a lazy bastard and just didn't want to update anything.
Since my last posts a few things have happened.
I have earned elite status on YELP; for those of you unfamiliar with yelp it's a review site where people can submit reviews of places they've been, it's kind of like a foodie facebook. Part of being an elite means you get to go to special gatherings every month. August's was at Ferraro's.
I had never been to Ferraro's but had always wanted to check it out, I'm always on the hunt for good Italian food. The event had passed appetizers and an open bar (you had me at free food yelp, the booze was just and added bonus). I really liked the vibe at Ferraro's and the food was amazing the Arancini (Fried Risotto Balls) with White Truffle Sauce was so delicious I'm pretty sure I ate about 10 of them.
Those damn things were AMAZING!!! I will without a doubt be going back to Ferraro's, I have heard good things about their Osso Busco.
A few other Highlights from my sabbatical.
-I saw Jubilee: I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised. The sets are huge, the song and dance is a plentiful but not overbearing, the time killing acts were pretty fun, oh and there were a lot of boobies...a shocking amount of men in thongs as well, but lots of boobies, and trust me there is nothing that boobies won't make better
- I saw Bob Saget at The Orleans: The Opening Comedian was great, and Bob's set was pretty solid. I had seen his special before, and a lot of the material in his set was taken from that. I have to say am not a big fan of his songs with the guitar (many other comedians do it way better), and he is really really blue, but it was a good show.
- Orleans sub story- Tried their buffet for the first time, I have to say I was kind of impressed, the selection was pretty good, the food was passable, and the price was great. I can't say enough about the Kielbasa and Gelato, which were hands down the 2 best things on the buffet. I don't think I'll go out of my way to eat here, but if I'm at the Orleans for a show or something I'll gladly grub there again.
- I am still on The Poker God's Shit List: I don't know what I have done to upset them, but I would really really like to get in their good graces...Please Forgive Me Card Gods!!!
- I have my picture on the Fuku Burger Truck: I have been a fan of Fuku since they opened. Vegas is starting to get quite a few gourmet food trucks: Slider Truck, Fuku Burger, Curbside Cafe, Hanshik Taco, and a few more are on their way. But Fuku is my favorite hands down. They are open from 8pm-4am (times that work best with my schedule). Their staff is friendly, their burgers are amazing, and I invented a "secret menu" item: The Fat Hakujin. It's a double Miso BBQ Burger with 2 patties, topped with bacon and a fried egg. Needless to say it's amazing!!!
It may look a little sloppy...but trust me...it's amazing!!!
-I checked out Minus 5 Ice Lounge: It had been on my Vegas Bucket List for some time, and while it is with out a doubt an overpriced tourist trap I have to say it was pretty fun. It was much smaller than I expected, but it was a pretty cool experience (pun intended). Everything in the place was made of Ice, the tables, the chairs, the bar, your glasses, everything but the guests, the staff, and the booze. They are planning on opening a second location in the Monte Carlo so you won't have to trek all the way down to Mandalay, I say check it out, it's not too shabby.
- I saw the Vegas Premier of The Expendables: It was at PH, Sly Stalone and a bunch of the cast came out before the showing. The movie is you typical summer action movie, predictable plot, average dialogue, and tons of violence, I don't think I would have gone out of my way to see this in theaters, but since the tickets were free I can't really complain.
Oh and I met Daniel Negreanu
Oh well that's enough for now....Until Next Time
3 comments:
Those risotto balls do sound good, did you see the previews for the new food truck competition show? I can't remember which channel it's on but looked interesting.
Those arancini look fab! I might have to check out Ferraro's when we next come to Vegas (maybe 2 weeks)...
Sorry about your loss. Enjoyed the catch up and look forward to future reads.. Great pic with Daniel.
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