#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.

#FridayFinds - Cordado

One of our traditional team lunches has found a repeat for us.  In fact, as I am just now getting caught up on posting - we have been there multiple times and I'm combining all of the trips into this one post.

I am now a reward card holder and if I stand up and say "Tacos?" in the office, everyone knows where I mean, and a few will jump on board with a "What Time?"

Loaded Tots

Build Your Own Bowl

Two Taco Lunch Special

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Viva Zapata's! Mexican Restaurant & Cantina (Las Vegas)

At the end of this particular trip, we rented a car and went exploring outside of Vegas.  On the way back, we attempted to hide from the typical Vegas prices and grab some, you guessed it, Mexican on the way back to the airport.

The mexican fare was interesting and not the stuff that you normally get at a Mexican Restaurant in the USA.  That could mean that it was more authentic (since I've ate in Mexico - I don't think so but could be) or they are trying to set themselves apart from all of the others (I think this is probably it) ...

This was something that they brought for free and was interesting.
I can't find it on the menu to tell you what it is called though.

Queso Fundido

Tacos - I'm guessing Tacos de Carne Asada (no jalapenos)
(Hubby couldn't find a burrito or pollo dish he wanted)

Fajitas de Pollo

Stuff that came with the fajitas

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Good Pie (Las Vegas)

We were craving some pizza but had no energy to go exploring - so we used Uber Eats to get pizza from Good Pie. 

I don't know if it was because we got it delivered or if this was the norm, but we could barely eat it.  

It tasted burnt and not good at all.

Meat Lovers

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Mother Wolf (Las Vegas)

While we are in Las Vegas (yes - for a pool tournament, imagine that), we attempt to try a new restaurant.  Mother Wolf was one that a fellow pool player wanted to try, so we tagged along.

I have to say that the pasta we had was A-MAZING... but you have to order everything separately (think protein, bread, etc.), so it is VERY expensive (and think - Vegas prices, which makes it worse).

Overall, I am definitely glad that we tried it and will forever talk about that pasta, but due to our wallet crying, probably won't be a repeat.

This was the amazing tasting pasta.
I can't read the menu to tell you what it was called though. :(

Protein side - it was fantastic

Another pasta

Pizza - not sure which one though

Namaste.

#FridayFinds - Incline Public House

Back to our traditional, monthly team lunches.  This one was for a birthday and since we had a meeting away from the office, we were able to try somewhere not in downtown.

The food was good, the service was great, the view was amazing...

Cranberry Mule
(non-alcoholic)

Cobb Salad - great

Brussel Sprouts - needed some help,
I had to ask for some sauce

Free birthday surprise for the birthday girl

Namaste.