Lucky So-n-So's Las Vegas Christmas Eat-a-Thon

Every couple years, I like to go to Las Vegas for Christmas. So this was the year to go, especially since Adele was in town (and I got to see her at Caesars). Otherwise, I go there to eat really well (and not so well). Here is a list of places I ate:

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In-n-Out Burger. Standard Double with fries. Excellent burger. Nothing life changing, really, but a great fast food burger.

Giordano's I've never had a Chicago style pizza, and what better place than Giordano's? I got a pepperoni/mushroom/onion/bellpepper pizza, and it was incredible. I thought I'd be able to crush it, but it crushed me. I like all styles of pizza, and deep dish did not disappoint.

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Hash House-a-Go-Go This place speaks for itself. I got the "Andy's Sage Fried Chicken Benedict". I always get that. It has never disappointed. I eat at Hash House every trip to Vegas.



The Chubby Cattle This is a Chinese hot pot restaurant recommended to me by a friend. Thought I'd give it a try and it didn't disappoint. I've never eaten at a place like this, so I was an amateur. I was the first person there for the lunch service. After a while, there were quite a few people there, but I was the only non Asian. So I figured this place was legit. I got the tomato/oxtail broth, with cabbage, pork belly, and wagyu short rib meat. It's basically like The Melting Pot, but way better. The broth was outstanding, and a perfect complement to the meat. Could have done without the cabbage to be honest. I would definitely eat there again.






Mon Ami GabiHad a late breakfast there. Smoked Salmon Eggs Benedict and a Bloody Mary. The eggs benedict were really good. Cooked beautifully. The Bloody Mary was not great. They found the largest stalk of celery in the kitchen and shoved it in the glass. Did nothing for the drink.




Scarpetta(Cosmopolitan) I always try to have a really upscale dinner when in Las Vegas, and decided to try Scarpetta based on a couple of recommendations I got on this board. It was phenomenal. Everything was very fresh, superbly cooked, plated beautifully, and service was top notch. I got the Tasting Menu with the wine pairings. There was a pre-dinner aperitif, two whites, three reds, and a post-dinner fortified dessert wine. All but one ( a Super Tuscan) were delicious.

OYSTERS*
tangerine mignonette,
citrus ginger oil

Obviously, being from Louisiana, I've had oysters as many ways as one can have them, but these really stand out.


PANCETTA WRAPPED
MAINE DIVER SCALLOPS
roasted tomato salad, tarragon oyster mushrooms,
hazelnut, herb emulsion,
calabrian salmoriglio


SPAGHETTI
tomato & basil
Never thought something so simple could be so delicious!


AGNOLOTTI
short rib, brown butter,
horseradish & toasted breadcrumbs
This was the highlight of the meal. The balsamic glaze sent this dish over the top. Absolutely sublime.


SALMON*
leeks, seasonal vegetables, truffle velutatta


KOBE RIB CAP*
parsnip, shallot “agro dolce”, pomegranate beef jus
Could literally cut this with a fork. As good a piece of steak as I've eaten.


NUTELLA BOMBOLONI
nutella & pastry cream filled doughnuts,
nutella ganache, banana gelato

Not a fan of Nutella, but this strange combination really worked and was a very nice end to the meal.



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Pizza Cake
(Harrah's)
I was really looking for a good pizza joint. Pizza Cake was mentioned frequently in various Top Ten lists I found, so I thought I'd give it a try. I got a Pepperoni Slice and "The Don"(pepperoni, sausage, and a few other things). I was not impressed. Was absolutely LOADED with grease. Rotolo's pizza is better than Pizza Cake.




Wynn Buffet
It was good, but not what I thought it would be. Caesars (May this year) and Bellagio (pre-Covid) were much better. Most things were delicious, but not outstanding (like Caesars and Bellagio). So first is a list of what I ate, followed by pictures.
Shrimp
Crab legs
Veg. Roll
Spicy tuna roll
Spicy seafood roll
Pork bun
Ham stuffed chicken
Mushroom/truffle pizza
Scallop Rockefeller
Prime rib w/horseradish sauce
Brisket
Tri-tip
Lamb with mint sauce
Sausage
Apple & pork stuffing
Beef taco
Pork taco
Bruschetta
Cheese ravioli
Jalapeño cornbread with honey
Seafood pot pie
Bundt cake
Chocolate and Vanilla gelato
Raspberry panna cotta
Tiramisu
Different mousses
Crème brûlée
Chocolate dome