Hey everyone! Sorry it's been such a long hiatus since I've posted, life just has a way of getting away from you. I've decided to return with my two "Best Of" lists: first up is my top 5 meals of 2016 not in Pittsburgh. Tune in on Saturday the 31st for my top 15 best … Continue reading Best Meals of 2016 (Non-Pittsburgh Edition)
Las Vegas
5-17-16 / BabyStacks Cafe / Las Vegas, NV
The next morning, we arose from our dutiful slumbers and ventured out towards an aggressive breakfast. Ironically, BabyStacks Cafe was also suggested by the same local who suggested Carson Kitchen. It was equally amazing (albeit differently) and was yet another magical food oasis off the strip. My wife chose the house specialty, the Lolo Rick's Adobo Fried Rice. Described as … Continue reading 5-17-16 / BabyStacks Cafe / Las Vegas, NV
5-16-16 / Carson Kitchen / Las Vegas, NV
Now that I'm all caught up with the memorable meals I've had in Pittsburgh recently, I'm going to head back to Vegas and finish up those meals (there's approximately 4 more including this one). The meal at Carson Kitchen was excellent, truly a special evening, and was even recommended to me by a local (thanks Steve!). Easily one … Continue reading 5-16-16 / Carson Kitchen / Las Vegas, NV
5-15-16 / Javier’s / Las Vegas, NV
Sunday for lunch we went to In N Out Burger around the corner from our hotel. Unfortunately, I demolished my double double with tomato, mustard, and fried onions with animal style fries before I could think to take a picture. I'm just glad there aren't any close locations, not that I would make it a regular thing, but … Continue reading 5-15-16 / Javier’s / Las Vegas, NV
5-14-16 / Slice of Vegas / Las Vegas, NV
Finally finding ourselves hungry again around 1am, we decided to make the short walk from the Luxor over to the Mandalay Shoppes, right next to Burger Bar, to Slice of Vegas. We did quick work of Mamma's Garlic Bread, 5 slices of toasted Italian bread served with a roasted head of garlic. It was messy, … Continue reading 5-14-16 / Slice of Vegas / Las Vegas, NV
5-14-16 / Jean-Philippe Patisserie / Las Vegas, NV
Finding ourselves wandering around the Aria looking for an afternoon treat, we made a bee-line to Jean Philippe Patisserie. Enormous glass cases full of over 20 different types of pastries and sweets. Each individual pastry looked like a work of art and it was very difficult to narrow the decision. Ultimately, we decided on the Imperial … Continue reading 5-14-16 / Jean-Philippe Patisserie / Las Vegas, NV
5-14-16 / Lemongrass / Las Vegas, NV
For the morning of Saturday, May 14th we had reservations made for brunch at Bardot Brasserie in the Aria. Unfortunately, when we were in the car on the way over we received a call informing us that there was a problem in the kitchen and they would be closing for brunch. Forced with a quick … Continue reading 5-14-16 / Lemongrass / Las Vegas, NV
5-13-16 / Carnevino Italian Steakhouse / Las Vegas, NV
A visit to Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's incredible Carnevino Italian Steakhouse
5-13-16 / Burger Bar / Las Vegas, NV
Recently, I went with my wife and 4 other friends to Las Vegas, NV for a week long birthday celebration. We got to sample quite a varied array of cuisines and I look forward to walking you through each of those meals over the initial series of posts I'll be making. Our first stop when … Continue reading 5-13-16 / Burger Bar / Las Vegas, NV
David the Gastronome 