Las Vegas, Nevada: The World of Food

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Las Vegas, Nevada:
The World of Food

Today, we will tackle what to eat while in Vegas. I have never been ill after eating in Vegas and have always walked away happy. This is more difficult than you imagine. Many of the best chefs in the world have restaurants here, and every type of food in the world is available…if you can get a table. In a city with so many restaurants, it’s surprisingly difficult to get food in a restaurant without planning months in advance. The restaurants listed here are worthy of that advance planning to get a table. At the bottom of this email are suggestions on how to eat well without mortgaging your home to get a table.

Tomorrow, we will focus on where to sleep.
- Cris

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• é by José Andrés: This hidden gem offers a unique, intimate dining experience with only a few seats available per night, serving avant-garde Spanish cuisine. It’s not just a meal; it’s a culinary show where every dish is meticulously crafted and presented.

• Joel Robuchon: As Las Vegas' only 3-Michelin-star restaurant, it offers a world-class French dining experience with impeccable service and luxurious dishes. It is fussy and pretentious and a great way to impress someone on a second date.

• Mizumi: Enjoy a tranquil yet decadent Japanese meal while surrounded by a serene Japanese garden with koi ponds and a 90-foot waterfall visible through floor-to-ceiling windows.

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• The Black Sheep: A contemporary Vietnamese-American fusion spot with delicious food and you don’t need to put on high heels.

• Lotus of Siam: Traditionally, there have been two locations for these restaurants. A fancy version - this is the one you want - in the Flamingo Hotel and a non-fancy version in a strip mall. This is the best Thai food I have eaten in the US. Hands down, I would eat here for every meal for at least a few months. That tells you that even the fancy Concierge may not be able to find an open table for you so use the free online booking tool. If your trip is several months out, and the online portal claims that all tables are booked, call the Concierge immediately to begin a hunt. Be flexible on dates and times. Be generous when tipping the Concierge.

• Jaleo by José Andrés: The centerpiece of this tapas restaurant is the Paella Grill, an open-fire wood grill specially designed to cook paellas in the authentic Spanish way and one of only three in the world. Tapas are fun because you can try many different meals in small portions and stop when you are full. The level of difficulty in ‘cleaning your plate’ is your choice and you have no excuse to walk away hungry.

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$: I’m Hungry And I Just Want Food

• Tacos El Gordo: Tijuana-style tacos are soft, with toppings placed on top. These are not the crunchy shell tacos you may have historically eaten.

• Evel Pie: Evel Pie is an homage to EVEL KNIEVEL’S attempt to jump the Caesars Palace fountains, which remains the single biggest spectacle ever to occur in Las Vegas. This pizza place, located within the Fremont Street Experience, is loud and entertaining. The pizza is good as well. Let the Bartender know if you want to try the Reaper contest and get your pizza for free.

• Aloha Kitchen: This is a cheap way to feed your family Hawaiian food and is even on Door Dash.

Hungry?

Personally, I get downright hangry when I am feeling relaxed and hungry and learn that food will not be available for at least 4 hours. Several times, I waited on hold for over 2 hours to order room service. That was just to place the order. These days, I book 1-2 meal reservations for special places and then forage for food using one of the following methods:

• Grocery store: We drive into Vegas and so it’s easy to drive to a grocery store and pick up energy drinks, coffee, snacks, and entire meals. You will save a significant sum of money and can eat when you are hungry. If you NEED coffee in the morning, then I recommend this approach. It’s not uncommon to wait in line for an hour to get a cup of coffee in the lobby. Don’t have a car? Most hotels will let you use their shuttle for free if you are very nice to the Concierge. Tell them you need to pick up medicine.

• CVS: The CVS next to Caesar’s Palace Resort is enormous and includes a large selection of fresh salads, sandwiches, fruit and other staples. You can even get cereal and milk here. You may be laughing now….but chances are good you will end up in the grocery aisles 😃 Pack reusable utensils and a set of plastic dishes if you intend to stay in town for a few days and want to eat. If not, you will regret the line at White Castle.

• Food delivery: If you aren’t looking for high-end food from exclusive restaurants, you can usually get a pizza or Chinese food from Grub Hub or Door Dash. The food will arrive in 1-3 hours and be cold but at least it’s food. Demand for food delivery can be really high (no pun intended) on the weekend around 10pm so you’re better off heading out to forage from the closest place you can find.

• Go underground: Moderately priced restaurants and expensive shops are located beneath the strip. All of the hotels have escalators down to that level. It is a fun experience to shop and people watch. Patience will be required but with a bit of luck, you may find a table at one of the restaurants. Many of the restaurants have Grab and Go stations that get replenished as quickly as possible.

Tomorrow, we will explore where to sleep. Even during peak events, such as the Formula-1 Race, you can usually find a good place to stay. We will focus on how to choose between absolute luxury and standard rooms and how to get great deals in both categories.

See you tomorrow.

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