Ongoing Las Vegas 'pro-tips' thread - Advice on all things Vegas

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Inferno

I don't plan on it.

I didn't go to their 40th Anniversary show because of Covid so I probably would end up deciding against going to this because of Trump. But I'd rather it just be a false rumor so I don't even have to think about it this time.

I'm planning on finally going overseas next year but I'm not sure where.

Good to hear

BTW, Metallica's 2026 tour is in Athens, Frankfurt, Zurich, Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Dublin, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London.

I myself might think about a couple of nights in Paris and take the 4 hour train to Zurich to check them out for my birthday.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Good to hear

BTW, Metallica's 2026 tour is in Athens, Frankfurt, Zurich, Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Dublin, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London.

I myself might think about a couple of nights in Paris and take the 4 hour train to Zurich to check them out for my birthday.

If it was a 'once in a lifetime' kind of thing, I think Metallica in Berlin would be hard to top.

[Inferno]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Good to hear

BTW, Metallica's 2026 tour is in Athens, Frankfurt, Zurich, Berlin, Bologna, Budapest, Dublin, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London.

I myself might think about a couple of nights in Paris and take the 4 hour train to Zurich to check them out for my birthday.

Yeah, I thought about planning a trip around one of their European stops but I think it would wear me out too much and the rest of the trip would be a struggle.

I thought about Scotland because I'm a McLeod and Normandy because of WW2 but those are trips I'd like to do with my dad. He won't be able to travel for probably atleast a couple of years because he has to look after my mom who has Alzheimer's.

[Engine09]

Vegas has always been a guilty pleasure, a cheeseball destination only worthwhile when it was cheap. The only thing that might bring me back is a hockey game, but that's only after the orange clown is dead and in the ground.

[bizaro86]

Originally Posted by Engine09

Vegas has always been a guilty pleasure, a cheeseball destination only worthwhile when it was cheap. The only thing that might bring me back is a hockey game, but that's only after the orange clown is dead and in the ground.

Yeah. I'll definitely go when the new baseball stadium is built, it looks amazing. Trump's term will be over by then, so hopefully he's gone.

[WideReceiver]

Originally Posted by bizaro86

Yeah. I'll definitely go when the new baseball stadium is built, it looks amazing. Trump's term will be over by then, so hopefully he's gone.

He’ll be dead by then. With luck if won’t be president Vance.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by Engine09

Vegas has always been a guilty pleasure, a cheeseball destination only worthwhile when it was cheap. The only thing that might bring me back is a hockey game, but that's only after the orange clown is dead and in the ground.

Seems to be a place for people who also enjoy cruise ships.

[habernac]

Originally Posted by Engine09

Vegas has always been a guilty pleasure, a cheeseball destination only worthwhile when it was cheap. The only thing that might bring me back is a hockey game, but that's only after the orange clown is dead and in the ground.

Not even the Pinball Hall of Fame could get me back right now.

[Strange Brew]

I was there a couple of months ago and it seemed very busy. I have never been into Vegas for the cheap food, IMO you can find that anywhere. The collection of great restaurants in such a concentrated space is what is unique IMO. Expensive for sure, but some are very, very good.

What is annoying is the relentless increase in table limits. You pretty much have to sit at the $100 tables to get a fair game of blackjack on the strip.

[Drak]

I don’t know what to say about fellow Canadians visiting places like Vegas at this time.

But decline in tourism along with price increases is a pretty bad combo.

https://www.financialexpress.com/tre...he-us/3935051/

https://www.travelandtourworld.com/n...ers-turn-away/

https://www.sfgate.com/travel/articl...e-20779043.php

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by ben voyonsdonc

tried to do some shopping off strip in grocery stores and the groceries there usually more expensive in USD than they are here in CAD. A bag of Doritos in a grocery store was $6.49 US.

I noticed that last year in states like North and South Dakota. Everything in the U.S. had become quite expensive before the exchange rate. Even at Costco a lot of things are close to the same price as what we pay here.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

I noticed that last year in states like North and South Dakota. Everything in the U.S. had become quite expensive before the exchange rate. Even at Costco a lot of things are close to the same price as what we pay here.

That kind of surprises me, maybe it is state by state. Just looked at the grocery store app for HEB, a Texas grocery store chain. To use the previous example, Doritos are $4.48 for 9.25 oz and $5.94 for 14.5 oz. How does that compare to Calgary?

I am sure that factoring in exchange rate makes things more expensive in US for sure. I see it's still around 73 cents.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

That kind of surprises me, maybe it is state by state. Just looked at the grocery store app for HEB, a Texas grocery store chain. To use the previous example, Doritos are $4.48 for 9.25 oz and $5.94 for 14.5 oz. How does that compare to Calgary?

I am sure that factoring in exchange rate makes things more expensive in US for sure. I see it's still around 73 cents.

8oz here is $4.50 regular price at Superstore and it is usually on sale for $3.50 ($3 on a good sales week.)

[Roughneck]

Can buy a 400g bag of Doritos at Save-On for $5.49 until August 6 ($6.99 regular price) according to their website.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by calgarygeologist

8oz here is $4.50 regular price at Superstore and it is usually on sale for $3.50 ($3 on a good sales week.)

American sizes are bigger, that is on brand.

[nfotiu]

Originally Posted by Strange Brew

I was there a couple of months ago and it seemed very busy. I have never been into Vegas for the cheap food, IMO you can find that anywhere. The collection of great restaurants in such a concentrated space is what is unique IMO. Expensive for sure, but some are very, very good.

What is annoying is the relentless increase in table limits. You pretty much have to sit at the $100 tables to get a fair game of blackjack on the strip.

What are some good recommendations for restaurants in the <$100/person range? We're going to be in the suburbs for a golf tournament this weekend, and will be with my 78 yo mom and 17 yo son. Just looking to spend one evening on the strip to at least see it.

[CroFlames]

Originally Posted by nfotiu

What are some good recommendations for restaurants in the <$100/person range? We're going to be in the suburbs for a golf tournament this weekend, and will be with my 78 yo mom and 17 yo son. Just looking to spend one evening on the strip to at least see it.

There are none lol. Vegas changed since the pandemic and there's nothing cheap anymore.

Some OK places - there's an Italian place called Il Fornaio in the NYNY casino. It's better than decent, and prices are still "ok" compared to the rest of the strip.

Nacho Daddy at Planet Hollywood has pretty flavorful Mexican for a casual restaurant.


But ain't nothing "cheap" in Vegas anymore.

[RandyHolt]

Originally Posted by nfotiu

What are some good recommendations for restaurants in the <$100/person range? We're going to be in the suburbs for a golf tournament this weekend, and will be with my 78 yo mom and 17 yo son. Just looking to spend one evening on the strip to at least see it.

I've always liked Yellowtail in the Bellagio. It's not cheap but you can do a number of small shared plates and order enough to keep the cost down. Nice atmosphere and a lot of the seats have at least a partial view of the Bellagio fountains. The patio is great if you can get a spot on it, but its tiny and might only be tables of two? Also, I haven't eaten there in at least 5 years but since it's still around I'm assuming it's still doing well.

Then if you're still hungry afterwards because it wasn't enough food, just grab a piece of pizza or cheap burger or something.

[Strange Brew]

Originally Posted by nfotiu

What are some good recommendations for restaurants in the <$100/person range? We're going to be in the suburbs for a golf tournament this weekend, and will be with my 78 yo mom and 17 yo son. Just looking to spend one evening on the strip to at least see it.

$100 US? You can eat at Momofuku (ramen, buns etc.) at Cosmo for that. Or Best Friend (weird Korean/US/Mexican) at Park MGM. Both are good and unique IMO.

For traditional Italian, there is Carmine's at Caesar's in the mall area. That might be good for all of your age groups.

[Locke]

There is a really nice restaurant in Paris, but I havent been there in years so I cant attest to the prices.