09-08-2017, 12:52 PM
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#1201
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Originally Posted by fundmark19
We had a group of 6 all day during the masters I think 2 hours of top golf and cabana by the pool we all ate food and drank lots of beer was about 160 per person for the day. That is a great deal in vegas. Arrived at 11:00 and I think we left around 5/6
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seems very cheap to me as I recall the last time I was in vegas a beer at the pool of the monte carlo was ~$18
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09-20-2017, 10:33 AM
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#1202
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Crash and Bang Winger
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anybody booked to travel down for the Vegas game in February yet?
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09-21-2017, 12:09 PM
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#1203
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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I haven't booked travel for my trip in November yet!
Although I booked my room months ago (and cancelled and re-booked several times as the price drops).
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10-14-2017, 03:50 AM
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#1205
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Help, save, whatever.
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^^^What is this..an excerpt from a novel you are writing.
It was good! I'll buy it when it comes out in paperback.
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10-14-2017, 07:55 AM
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#1206
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^^^^^ I am sure I read part of the above in a letter to penthouse magazine.....omg!wtf! Just left out the part where a woman who is working as a dancer needs some kind of help with something or other.....
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10-14-2017, 08:43 AM
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#1207
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Originally Posted by savemedrzaius
^^^What is this..an excerpt from a novel you are writing.
It was good! I'll buy it when it comes out in paperback.
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Playboy interview. Actually I couldn't sleep cause of my 8am flight which is now leaving at 930. Thanks Air Can. Pro tip...Westjet
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10-17-2017, 02:17 PM
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#1208
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Springbank
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Vegas tips:
Restaurants - Olives in the shops in Bellagio; Le Cirque or Noodles in the Bellagio; Nine Fine Irishmen in NYNY;
Buffet - Aria or the Seafood Buffet at the Rio
Shows - any Cirque, Penn & Teller
Gambling - there is still 3-2 blackjack but you really have to search it out
Shopping: I still like the North Premium Outlet and the Fashion Show mall
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10-17-2017, 02:26 PM
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#1209
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#1 Goaltender
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Bautista's hole in the wall is a must go. Behind bills gambling hall.
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10-17-2017, 03:12 PM
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#1210
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Calgary, AB
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Quote:
Originally Posted by northcrunk
Bautista's hole in the wall is a must go. Behind bills gambling hall.
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Bill's Gambling Hall doesn't exist anymore, it's called the Cromwell now. Never been to Bautista's but heard some mixed reviews. If you happen to be a food snob then I don't think you'd like it.
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10-17-2017, 03:16 PM
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#1211
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by VladtheImpaler
As much 1/2 as you want. Venetian has 1/3.
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Sorry, to quote my own post, but I just spent 6 days at the Venetian, and they are running 1/2 now, not 1/3. Aria has 1/3 and so does the Wynn I believe. I love the Venetian poker room.
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10-17-2017, 03:50 PM
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#1212
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First Line Centre
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Sorry to be THAT guy, but what's the atmosphere in Vegas now? Is it business as usual, the show will go on that type of mentality down there?
I was about to pull the trigger to book for a Christmas trip down there, but the Oct 1 incident happened...
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10-17-2017, 04:26 PM
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#1213
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by lazypucker
Sorry to be THAT guy, but what's the atmosphere in Vegas now? Is it business as usual, the show will go on that type of mentality down there?
I was about to pull the trigger to book for a Christmas trip down there, but the Oct 1 incident happened...
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I'm staying at the Venetian with Vlad. That guys rolls. It's busy. The lights are on, the restaurants are full, the bars are loud. Most of the signs still have messages of support and calls for witnesses. But the show must and is going on. There was a vigil/walk down the strip the other night...large group out and about so that was cool. In general I think it's quieter, maybe less drunken stupidity. More cops. No noticeable change in security.
I've noticed several "citizen journalist" types running around with cameras trying to talk to people. Gawkers still head down to that end of the strip for a look.
It's weird though cause I'm here trying to put together an exhibition and have had absolutely no luck for the last six months. This was my last kick at it and the whole tone of the people I've been talking to is different. I've now got my choice of dates, all the support I need and a even a small budget. There's no reason for the change other than they now think it's a better fit than before. i don't think they've had any cancellations.
I've got a few long term friends here and they say generally most people have so many questions and there is a major lack of trust for the investigation in general. There was definitely another shooting at the Bellagio about an hour after the Mandalay but no coverage whatsoever. There was a guy arrested in Tennessee the day after the shooting. He had a car full of bump stocks and ammo. He's the same angry white man character but he isn't talking at all, yet they immediately said he had nothing to do with Vegas. I'd say there's a lot of locals who are unusually anxious and likely fairly traumatized.
I think you will have a totally normal experience. Rent a lambo. See Cirque. Get hammered. In that order.
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10-17-2017, 10:50 PM
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#1214
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Originally Posted by OMG!WTF!
I've got a few long term friends here and they say generally most people have so many questions and there is a major lack of trust for the investigation in general. There was definitely another shooting at the Bellagio about an hour after the Mandalay but no coverage whatsoever. There was a guy arrested in Tennessee the day after the shooting. He had a car full of bump stocks and ammo. He's the same angry white man character but he isn't talking at all, yet they immediately said he had nothing to do with Vegas. I'd say there's a lot of locals who are unusually anxious and likely fairly traumatized.
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I saw the video of a lady claiming there was gunfire and the front doors were shattered at Bellagio. There is also eye witnesses claiming that there wasn't gunfire or broken glass at Bellagio. I tend to believe the latter because there was no crime scene cordoned off at Bellagio.
All resorts were closed and the casinos were closed down too, most of the resorts had people gathered in their convention centers.
Until it is officially reported otherwise by reputable sources, I don't believe any of the conspiracy theories.
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10-19-2017, 01:15 PM
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#1215
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lazypucker
Sorry to be THAT guy, but what's the atmosphere in Vegas now? Is it business as usual, the show will go on that type of mentality down there?
I was about to pull the trigger to book for a Christmas trip down there, but the Oct 1 incident happened...
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I was there during the massacre. The next day was somber and quiet. It was back to business as usual on Tuesday.
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10-26-2017, 07:51 PM
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#1216
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I'm going to Vegas in two weeks and I'm sure this thread has lots of recommendations but I don't want to sift through all the pages. I'm looking for some casual dining recommendations with some decent food, reasonably priced and not too snobby or "inventive." I'll probably hit Bautista's one day and a dinner buffet at one of the resorts. I was thinking about checking out that Heart Attack Grill on Freemont for the novelty of it but a buddy of mine said it wasn't worth it. Are there any options for me on/near the strip?
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10-26-2017, 08:24 PM
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#1217
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: I don't belong here
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I'm going to Vegas in two weeks and I'm sure this thread has lots of recommendations but I don't want to sift through all the pages. I'm looking for some casual dining recommendations with some decent food, reasonably priced and not too snobby or "inventive." I'll probably hit Bautista's one day and a dinner buffet at one of the resorts. I was thinking about checking out that Heart Attack Grill on Freemont for the novelty of it but a buddy of mine said it wasn't worth it. Are there any options for me on/near the strip?
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I'll be there in a couple weeks too.
In'n'out burger is now on the strip on the Linq walkway.
There is a Fat Burger, "close" to MGM Grand but I'm sure you probably don't want to each there, especially if you've eaten there in Calgary. But if you do, it is north of MGM Grand, just north of the M&M Store and Coca Cola store.
Like Mexican? I eat at Gonzalez & Gonzalez in NewYorkNewYork each trip I make.
I'm going to try Nacho Daddy. I'm not sure how to get to it the best way. I think you can get to it from the street, along Harmon, but I'm wondering if you can get to it from within Miracle Mile Mall in Planet Hollywood.
Not sure if Rainforest Cafe is up your alley or not. My wife and I had a tradition of eating breakfast there on our last day, but they stopped serving breakfast, the dorks!
Shake Shack at NYNY!
Tom's Urban at NYNY! Their breakfasts are massively awesome! I haven't tried other meals there but I'm going to.
Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY. My buddy and his wife treated us there last time and it was pretty good actually. I think my wife wants to go back there.
I hear there is a good burger joint at <insert resort here>. It isn't hard to find a burger place. Wallburgers is at the Bazaar Shops in front of Bally's. I've heard mixed reviews on it though.
I have been following a couple of poker vloggers lately, and one of them has been raving about Dirty Dog. They take a hot dog and wrap it in bacon and put other stuff on it, depending on what dog you get. It cannot be healthy by any stretch of the imagination but you can bet your bottom dollar that I'll be eating there at least once!
Giordano's Pizza at the Bazaar Shops in front of Bally's looks pretty good too. I haven't tried it but I hear its good.
Looking for a breastaurant? My friend enjoyed Twin Peaks, corner of Harmon and the Strip, right by Miracle Mile Mall/Planet Hollywood... then again he ate at The Tilted Kilt once or twice a week here in Lethbridge until it closed down so take that for what it is worth.
Want a good sandwich? In Miracle Mile Mall is Earl of Sandwich. I haven't eaten there yet, but everybody has told me to do so. I'll have to try.
Also, Mon Ami Gabi at Paris. I hear breakfast there is great, if you get there early enough to get a patio table you get great early morning views.
There is no shortage of restaurants to eat at on the strip. Plenty of economical places to eat at, and you'll likely have no problem finding them at any of the resorts that aren't 5 star resorts. Sometimes you may just want to eat fast food. Plenty of options along the strip for that too.
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10-26-2017, 08:48 PM
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#1218
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I kind of doubt this has been mentioned but Capo's Speakeasy on Sahara is pretty funny... great mobster shtick. You'll like it and it's nice to get away from the strip too.
http://www.caposrestaurant.com/
Also, shhhhhh.....M&M Cafe....you're welcome.
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10-26-2017, 09:49 PM
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#1219
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Quote:
Originally Posted by calgarygeologist
I'm going to Vegas in two weeks and I'm sure this thread has lots of recommendations but I don't want to sift through all the pages. I'm looking for some casual dining recommendations with some decent food, reasonably priced and not too snobby or "inventive." I'll probably hit Bautista's one day and a dinner buffet at one of the resorts. I was thinking about checking out that Heart Attack Grill on Freemont for the novelty of it but a buddy of mine said it wasn't worth it. Are there any options for me on/near the strip?
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Lots of good suggestions from Buff, I'll add Ellis Island. It's the casino at the Motel 6 just off the strip. No really. Get their players card, and then order the steak special. It never used to be on the menu, but everyone asks for it. It is a baseball filet, baked potato, etc. for $8. It's fantastic and they have craft beer brewed on site. Play a bit of $5 blackjack while you're there.
Hussongs Cantina between Mandalay and Luxor, hit happy hour for half price margaritas and cheap nachos & tacos. Try the grilled corn plazero.
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10-26-2017, 10:19 PM
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#1220
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Sunnyvale
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InglewoodFan
Lots of good suggestions from Buff, I'll add Ellis Island. It's the casino at the Motel 6 just off the strip. No really. Get their players card, and then order the steak special. It never used to be on the menu, but everyone asks for it. It is a baseball filet, baked potato, etc. for $8. It's fantastic and they have craft beer brewed on site. Play a bit of $5 blackjack while you're there.
Hussongs Cantina between Mandalay and Luxor, hit happy hour for half price margaritas and cheap nachos & tacos. Try the grilled corn plazero.
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Ellis Island is on Koval and Paradise east of/ behind Ballys, and I'm pretty sure it is a Super 8 . And do not bother going to the Heart Attack Grill, there's 100's of better restraunts and probably 50 better burger places to eat in Vegas, it's simply a tacky novelty thing, just like Dicks Last Resort. Save yourself, save your dignity and save your money.
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