Ever had the desire to see the world’s largest chocolate fountain? You can find it at Jean Philippe Patisserie in the Bellagio. They have snacks, drinks, desserts, and of course – lots of chocolate. They have cakes on display of all sorts and my favorite one was Olaf sitting in the top corner of the restaurant. I ordered a large white mocha and slurped it down on my way to my next Las Vegas destination.
The SLS Las Vegas is growing on me. It was Sunday, so I was looking for a nice place to watch some football and grab a bite to eat. Enter Umami Burger. Nothing fancy, but exactly what I was looking for. Truffle Burger, Make ‘Em Manly Fries, Moroccan Gun Powder Iced Tea, and NFL Football on a super big screen were the perfect combination.
If you are like me, and you love pizza, check out 800 Degrees in the SLS Las Vegas. You start by viewing the menu while they hand toss your pizza dough. You then select your style of pizza – for me it was Verde, a green pesto pie. Watch as they build your pizza and add the toppings you select – for me, bacon and meatball. Order a salad and a drink while the chef places your pie into the oven. By the time you pay and settle into a table, your awesome creation is ready for you to devour. Yum!
The Wicked Spoon is one of the best buffets in Las Vegas. They do things a little different here. Most of the items on the buffet are cooked in individual servings in small pots or containers. Most yummy!
Welcome to Austin! We need another BBQ Joint. 🙂
The good news is that this version of Black’s Barbecue is very similar to the one in Lockhart. I walked in the door and picked my sides – beans and creamed corn. I then turned the corner and watched as my meats were cut and weighed – moist brisket, turkey breast, and a small jalapeño and cheese sausage. Then pay, grab your drink, and enjoy. You can choose to sit inside or on the patio outside, where I am composing this post at the moment. What a beautiful day in Austin it is.
I am slowly recuperating. I went out into the world today for the first time since Sunday. Just a short trip to la Madeleine for some mushroom soup, salad, and tea. I sat by the fire for a while and read my book. It was a quiet and peaceful spot for reading.
I guess this weekend is partially a Texas Barbecue trip. I stopped by Black’s Barbecue in Lockhart Texas on my way home. This BBQ joint is one of my all time favorites! 🙂
My late lunch today was at Two Bros. BBQ Market in San Antonio. I tried the brisket and the turkey. They have a large outdoor area with picnic tables covered with shade trees. Check it out if you get the chance.
For dinner tonight, I went to the Bon Temps Buffet at the L’Auberge Casino. This is a super clean, Las Vegas style casino on the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Check out the buffet sometime if you are in the area.
This place is busy, efficient, and awesome. My dinner tonight – a cup of seafood gumbo, a plate of crawfish étouffée, and cheesecake for dessert. I’m glad I skipped lunch today so I would have room for all that goodness.
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