Friday, August 29, 2025

#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.

Friday, August 22, 2025

#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.

Friday, August 15, 2025

#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.

Friday, August 08, 2025

#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.

Friday, August 01, 2025

#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.