Living it up in Las Vegas
Eat, Drink and… Well, You Know!
By Dave Shultz
 There
are two things you can count on when you visit Las Vegas. Things are always
changing and things are always the same. Las Vegas is constantly changing and
re-inventing itself to be bigger, better and more fun. It’s also exactly what
you go to Vegas for, lights, casinos, entertainment, beautiful people and
fantastic food. So no matter how much it changes, it’s always the same.
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Vegas is famous for its buffets are buffets are great for sampling lots of
different types of food and getting more than you really need but when you want
a menu driven dining experience there’s no shortage of fine restaurants
available either. The strip offers something for everyone or, you can take a
short jaunt off the strip for a fantastic evening at Bahama Breeze. Head east
on Flamingo Street and step into Caribbean dining at its finest. From the
minute you pull into the spacious parking lot you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to
the islands for the evening. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back but
quality is paramount.
Try the Fire Roasted Jerk Shrimp for a starter. The
garlic-Thyme butter sauce is outstanding, especially when you soak it up with
Cuban bread. The Sun Ripened Tomato Salad combines red grape, yellow pear and
beefsteak tomatoes and is seasoned with a mouth watering citrus cilantro
vinaigrette that shouldn’t be missed.
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good dish for two is the Seafood Paella. This is a traditional Caribbean
casserole with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, chicken, fresh fish, Spanish
sausage and peas cooked with moist and flavorful yellow rice.
If you still have room, order the Chocolate Island. More
than enough for two, it has rich chocolate mousse on a brownie island surrounded
by milk chocolate sauce and vanilla bean anglaise. A chocolate lover’s
paradise! Or, as an alternative, try the Welcome to the Island dessert. A warm
rich chocolate cake with a chocolate molten center topped with caramelized
pineapple, raspberry sauce, butterscotch brandy sauce and fresh whipped cream.
Both of these have their devotees among the staff and either way, you can’t go
wrong!
Check out the drink menu too! There are more exotic
combinations than there are parotheads at a Jimmy Buffet concert. Boat Drinks,
give me Boat Drinks!
Bahama Breeze is a great dining experience worth planning
an evening around.
 Who
can visit Las Vegas without seeing one or two of the incredible shows? Be sure
to visit the Paris Hotel and Casino to see The Producers, Mel Brooks' musical
comedy that has won more awards than any show in history! It stars Tony Danza
as Max Bialystock, a down on his luck theatrical producer. We knew Tony could
act but now we know he can also sing and dance. The theater is beautiful and
the staging is right out of Broadway. This fast paced show will leave you
clamoring for more when the curtain finally falls. PS, most people don’t know
they offer a great dinner package. Ask about it when you book tickets.
 There
are lots of ‘revues’ on the strip but the biggest and best has to be Donn
Arden's Jubilee showing at Bally’s. This is the 25th anniversary of this seven
act spectacular. The million dollar sets are beyond description and with almost
100 performers, this show will leave you breathless. Of course, the fifty
topless showgirls will leave anyone breathless. You’ll be amazed at how quickly
the massive sets are in place and costumes are changed for the next act. There
isn’t a bad seat in the house and this is Las Vegas at its best.
TravelWorm is an expert on Las Vegas and has put together
some lists that will help you get the most out of any trip to the strip. Here
is a list of the top ten buffets they compiled…
Paris Hotel & Casino - Le Village Buffet
Set inside a remarkable French Village setting, this buffet takes Las Vegas
dining to a new level. Featuring live-action stations & dishes cooked to order,
bringing French culinary to life with its expertise and visual attention to
detail.
Rio Suites Hotel & Casino - Carnival World & Village
Seafood Buffets
These buffets are often voted by locals as the best in town. Both concepts were
the first of their kind. Carnival World was first to offer fair from around the
globe, which is now industry standard, as was Village Seafood first to offer
quality Seafood dishes.
Planet Hollywood Resort Casino - Spice Market Buffet
With its combination of American traditional, authentic middle-eastern, original
seafood dishes, and rounding out the diversity with quality sushi, it's sure to
be the hottest new buffet in town. I promise that you won't know where to start!
 The
Orleans Hotel & Casino - French Market Buffet
A sensational action buffet featuring Mongolian, Italian, American BBQ, Mexican,
Seafood and Chinese cooking stations. You won't want to forget about the
oversized dessert bar! If you're looking for finger-licking-good food, it's all
here!
Flamingo Hotel & Casino - Paradise Garden Buffet
Watch the playful antics of live flamingos while enjoying a fresh feast at the
Paradise Garden Buffet. The all new buffet includes mounds of shrimp on ice,
Alaskan crab legs, seafood salads, prime rib and an ice cream sundae station!
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino - THE Buffet
Be seated in one of the many plush booths and explore every possibility of your
ultimate food fantasy. Most lavish is the Sunday champagne brunch, which adds
such dishes as eggs Benedict, blintzes & smoked fish with bagels n' cream cheese
Station Casinos - Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock, Palace
Station, Texas Station, and more. - The Feast Gourmet Buffet
What is Vegas without a great buffet and the Feast Buffet is a huge part of that
legend. Each of the properties features a Feast Buffet, each overflowing with
culinary delights from around the world & offering their own style to each
hotel.
Harrah's Hotel & Casino - Flavors, The Buffet
If all-you-can-eat crab legs, Brazilian BBQ or fresh cut Prime Rib doesn't
satisfy your appetite, then their array of delectable side dishes, traditional
comfort foods and a variety of pastries prepared to perfection will surely do
the trick.
Gold Coast - Ports O'Call Buffet
After its recent remodel, this Buffet is definitely one to take serious. Seven
separate line counters, each themed with a different region's cuisine. And with
these unbeatable prices, you can't go wrong. Don't miss the all-you-can-eat
seafood night!
Sahara Hotel & Casino - The Sahara Buffet
Earning its reputation by being one of the largest and most consistent Buffets
in Las Vegas for several decades. It's also know for its great value, offering
seafood, pasta, pizza, BBQ, a salad bar & a wide variety of desserts at a very
reasonable price.
You can find more details about the Top Ten Buffets and
links
here.
Las Vegas never disappoints. It offers something for every
age and taste. Come alone or bring the whole family and enjoy a truly unique
experience that can only be found in one place in the entire world. Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Bahama Breeze Feed Your Island Spirit
37h Hughes Center Drive
Las Vegas NV 89109
(702) 731-3252
The Producers - Paris Hotel & Casino
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Donn Arden's Jubilee! - Bally’s
3645 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 603-4390
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