#FridayFinds - Paris Baguette Bakery Cafe

We went off exploring downtown Cincinnati for lunch and found one that was new to me for lunch.  I had explored there previously for an afternoon coffee/parfait.  I am including pictures from both trips in this post.

I do like this place for their coffee and pastries and will be visiting again.

I'm not sure that I'll return for lunch again though - "toasted" just isn't enough heat for me on the croquettes.

Apple Cinnamon Parfait

The Latte that caused my first stop

Cold Brew with Vanilla Sweet Cream

Curry Croquette (toasted)

Inside of Curry Croquette

Crab Meat Croquette (toasted)

Inside of Crab Meat Croquette

Cookies & Cream Mochi Donut - very moist!

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Alexxa f.n.a. Hexx (Las Vegas)

This is definitely our favorite brunch spot in Vegas, although the prices have started to get out of control since COVID. You've probably heard of them from me on this very blog.  

They have a new item on their menu.  I wasn't willing to order it since it was so unknown, but I got one pancake on the side and they brought me the toppings so that I could "try it".  Needless to say, I'll probably be ordering it on our next trip there!

Hubby's Fav: Cinnaroll Waffle

The breakfast potatoes are by far my favorite thing on the menu. Even though some come with my ometlet, we always get an extra side because Hubby and I will fight over them.

Meat Lover's Omelet
(If you aren't a fan of cheddar cheese, like me, please don't forget to make a substitution!!!)

My attempt to see if I liked Alexxa's Pancake Cannoli Stack before ordering it...

Note: I do

Prime Rib French Dip 

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Nacho Daddy (Las Vegas)

Another restaurant that we have visited on previous Vegas trips is Nacho Daddy.  This time, we got new dishes, so I decided to take pictures to post here (even though I think I have posted about them before).

I'm bummed that they don't have my Asian Chicken Nachos anymore, but we did find a good replacement that I have now recreated at home.

Chicken Quesadilla

Cheeseburger Nachos
(grilled onions instead of raw onions)

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Ghirardelli (Las Vegas)

I know that Vegas has an "inflated price" issue.  Has for years and it has gotten worst since COVID.

I am now still in disbelief that my company doesn't consider Las Vegas a high price city for our food budget when it is almost impossible to eat reasonably (unless you go to In-And-Out Burger for every meal).

One restaurant that I think has completely TAKEN ADVANTAGE of the ability to get away with price hiking is Ghirardelli.  Especially in August, when the temperatures are miserable, and they are selling ice cream. Why you ask?  Well, the sundae pictured below - $22.70.  Yes, twenty-two dollars and seventy cents.

NEVER AGAIN.

Treasure Island Warm Brownie Sundae

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Resort World Food Court

We had explored Resort World on previous trips and saw the awesome selection in their food court area but hadn't tried any of the restaurants.  Until now.

With the loop giving us easier access from Westgate in the horrid heat of August, we headed that way for a meal.  The worst part was that there was just too much to choose from! Hubby and I went to different places (I even went to two to get a side), but we were all satisfied with our selections.

Aisin Chicken Salad

Sweet Potato Tate Tots

Grilled Chicken Tenders and (really good) Fries

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Carlos 'n Charlie's Restaurant

Here is an old standby that we visit often while in Vegas.  I don't think I've ever posted them as a #FridayFinds, but decided to take pictures during our multiple trips there this time... 

And I'm very glad I did.

We just saw an article that Flamingo is getting rid of our old stand-by. And since the Flamingo's website for the restaurant is now down, I don't think it was spam.

Granted, I wouldn't say that the food was the best. But the ease of getting reservations for large groups, the awesome happy hour and, this last trip, the great entertainment of balloon art was enough to get us to return over and over.

We will miss them on our future trips, but we will treasure all of the memories.

What are you thinking Flamingo?

Chicken Taco Salad

Chicken Nachos (no beans)

Chicken Quesadilla

Wet Charlie's Burrito
(no beans, Queso instead of red/green sauce)

Queso Dip

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - In-and-Out Burger (Las Vegas)

We ended up in Las Vegas twice this year.  I so wish the league would find another location to hold their tournaments!

A few trips ago, we tried In-and-Out Burger, but I didn't get any pictures - so they are getting posted after this trip.  I will say that this is one of the more affordable places to eat in Vegas and Hubby made it there twice this go around. The menu is very limited, but the food isn't bad - especially for the price!

Fries done off of the "secret" menu

Hubby's Double and my lettuce wrapped Burger

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Mazunte Centro

Another group lunch - this time for my birthday. And the group was successful in finding a new restaurant for me to try. The food was good, but a bit on the spicey side. If you're in downtown Cincinnati, they are worth a try.

Guacamole and Chips (big ones)

Taco mixture - Al Pastor, Tinga de Pollo, Camarones

Flan to split for dessert!

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Blue Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar (New Orleans, LA)

Hubby and I went exploring in New Orleans the weekend before I had a work conference.  On the list of things to do - explore the city, explore the waterways, and eat good gumbo!  

We checked all three off of the list!

And the gumbo was great and similar to what we have at home using Jambalaya Girl's Gumbo Mix.

If you haven't tried it - go to her website and order it!

Gator Bites

Gumbo (no seafood)

Sampler - Red Beans and Rice, Jambalya, Gumbo

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - The Colonel's Creamery

Another dessert find around town.  I will say that I have sampled ice cream directly off of the production line (before it is froze) and there is nothing like it.  This place obviously makes their own ice cream as it was very similar to the "off of the production line" sample.

The ice cream was delicious, but I will admit the flavors were always the traditional ones.  Hubby had a hard time finding one to try that he thought he would like.

I didn't note what we tried, but at least you get to "see it". :)

Closer look at the bottom scoop in the cup.

Namaste.