I Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Vegas

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I may dislike Las Vegas in general, but since I'm stuck here for the time being, here are some places that get me through my displeasure.

 1. Fremont Street Experience

425 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 678-5600

Categories: Bars, Casinos

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  6/27/2011

Fremont Street is original Vegas. It is a must-see for tourists and a hangout spot for many Vegas locals, myself included. Since being back in Vegas for going on three years now I have honed in on Fremont Street or just what I refer to as "Downtown"…More »

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 2. Double Down Saloon

4640 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 791-5775

Categories: Dive Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Eastside

5.0 star rating
  6/24/2011

I don't even care - I'm giving my beloved Double Down Saloon 5 Stars. I'm not even sure what kind of scale I'm rating this place on - divey? Drinks? Music venue? All of the above?

There are two types of people in Las Vegas - those who go to Double…More »

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 3. Tacos El Gordo

1724 E Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 251-8226

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  6/21/2011

Tacos El Gordo changed my life.

Ah, I'm just kidding (kind of). But I went here late on a Sunday night because I had taken my good friend from out of town to Double Down Saloon and afterward we were both having those late night, been out too long…More »

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 4. Comme Ça

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7910

Category: French

Neighbourhood: The Strip

3.0 star rating
  Update - 1/16/2012

Review based on restaurant BRUNCH service on a Sunday afternoon at 12 PM.

I was lured in by the Duck Confit Cinnamon Roll and ended up getting the Pre Fixe $20 brunch menu which includes an app, main course, and dessert. Honestly I should have just…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/1/2011

    Comme Ca gets another star! I met my friend down here because she won their Twitter contest again.… Read more »

 5. Yayo Taco

4632 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 262-0201

Categories: Mexican, Vegetarian, Vegan

Neighbourhood: University

4.0 star rating
  8/6/2011

Here's my big tip about Yayo Taco: Order the fish tacos or the shrimp tacos. Oh and order the ceviche!

I guess I happened to luck out by going all seafood the night I ate here. I'm not sure why, it might have had something to do with the fact that I…More »

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 6. Atomic No 7 - CLOSED

605 Mall Ring Cir
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 608-2026
5.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

YUM! I love this place and I'm excited it is in an area I often frequent. I will be making more and more stops here in the future.

On my first visit I was in dire need of a smoothie. After looking up places on Yelp I saw that you can get 50% off of…More »

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 7. Metro Pizza

1395 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 736-1955

Categories: Pizza, Italian

Neighbourhood: University

4.0 star rating
  3/21/2011

I have been a fan of Metro Pizza since I was in high school. I'm  now 26. So, take that into account and note my loyalty to this specific pizza chain in Las Vegas. It's good, thin crust pizza made correctly and just the way I like my pizza.

Although…More »

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 8. Alternate Reality Comics

4110 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 736-3673

Categories: Comic Books, Bookstores

Neighbourhoods: University, Eastside

5.0 star rating
  5/14/2011

I have been to Alternate Reality twice now and each of my visits were awesome. On my second visit yesterday Ralph the owner was working and he is a very nice and knowledgeable guy.

I really like AR because you can tell the shop takes a lot of pride…More »

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 9. Insert Coins

512 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 477-2525

Categories: Bars, Arcades

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 7/4/2011

Brought my out of town cousin here to hang out and play some video games. Although he's not much of a gamer he was impressed by the layout of the place and he thought the multi-colored bar was pretty sweet.

We were served by an amicable lady bartender…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2011

    Originally I was going to do two reviews on Insert Coins because I went to the grand opening and… Read more »

 10. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000

Categories: Hotels, Casinos

Neighbourhood: The Strip

4.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

As I sit in the foyer of the Chelsea Ballroom inside the Cosmopolitan, I am writing this review. I have been working here as an independent contractor at a conference for the past three days. I have been exposed to the staff here and the casino…More »

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 11. The Chandelier

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 698-7000

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: The Strip

5.0 star rating
  8/16/2011

Sage 75 drink is amazing! Try it!

With that being said this glamorous bar located in the center of The Cosmopolitan is a sparkly masterpiece. It is just plush and classy, there's no denying that. Are the drinks overpriced? Yes, absolutely. But if…More »

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 12. Vanguard Lounge

516 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 868-7800

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/6/2011

LOVE.

I love Vanguard Lounge. I never leave this place unhappy. Recently went downtown for a weekend excursion per usual and hit up Vanguard for a starter.

They have bottled Blue Moon (one of my favorite beers). The bartender was nice and the place is…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/29/2011

    At last I had a chance to visit Vanguard Lounge. My many trips downtown have always taken me to the… Read more »

 13. Downtown Cocktail Room

111 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 880-3696

Category: Bars

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  3/5/2011

I am constantly on the look-out for decent places to spend a Friday or Saturday night in Las Vegas that don't include standing around a packed club having douchey guys in popped collars trying to rub their crotch against me. Luckily, Downtown…More »

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 14. Pinball Hall Of Fame

1610 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 597-2627

Categories: Museums, Arcades

Neighbourhood: University

5.0 star rating
  1/15/2011

I couldn't believe a place like this in Las Vegas actually existed. Being that I hate the culture of Las Vegas (clubs, etc) I just never really thought there would be something this interesting to do and I have grown up here.

I love this place, my…More »

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 15. Yama Sushi

1350 E Flamingo Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 696-0072

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: University, Eastside

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/11/2011

Freaking A. I just can't help singing the praises of this place. I stopped in here for lunch this afternoon. It was seriously packed, but I managed to only have to wait for about 5 minutes before I was seated in a back table.

I was asked quickly for…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    8/10/2011

    Upgraded to 5 stars. I love me some Yama Sushi. This time I went a la solo without my boyfriend.… Read more »

 16. Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory

107 E Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 202-6060

Categories: American (New), Spanish

Neighbourhood: Downtown

4.0 star rating
  Update - 8/14/2011

I returned to Bar+Bistro this past Friday night at the request of some friends and especially because an old friend was coming in from out of town. We had a group of seven of people, although we originally thought it was going to be smaller than…More »

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  • 2.0 star rating
    8/11/2011

    Bar+Bistro I so wanted to give you a better rating, but alas I cannot.

    I met up with a friend here… Read more »

 17. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89161
(702) 515-5350
5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/25/2011

Went out on another trip to Red Rock to a do a bitty-bit of hiking. I am a beginner so I am kind of a wuss. Actually, I'll probably always be a wuss, but hopefully I can get a little better at hiking.

My boyfriend and I went out here about…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/26/2011

    Beware this review is coming from a very, very amateur hiker/outdoorsy person.

    I went to Red Rock… Read more »

 18. Patisserie Manon

8751 W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 586-2666

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Westside

5.0 star rating
  7/12/2011

This place is so sweet. I love it.

I am hardly ever on this side of town, but I was getting some spa services done at Allure Medi Spa, which is in the same shopping center. I noted there was a bakery and made note to go inside after my treatments to…More »

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 19. Rock 'n Roll Wine

6883B W Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 240-3066

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Westside

5.0 star rating
  8/12/2011

I love wine. I love rock and roll.

Rock and Roll Wine is one of the best on-going events in Las Vegas in my opinion. I was introduced to them through Yelp events and I have gone back numerous times since. I saw one of my very, very favorite bands at…More »

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 20. Hennessey's Tavern

425 Fremont St
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 382-4421

Categories: Irish, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

3.0 star rating
  Update - 9/14/2011

Oh dear, I certainly hope my next visit to Hennessey's will be bumped up to the normal 4-Star Rating I expect.

I went to HT last night to partake of their 2-4-1 burger night (it's on Tuesdays). *sigh* I was disappointed. First off I ordered the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    7/2/2011

    Hurray for Hennessey's! I just love this place. It's always a great start to an evening of fun on… Read more »


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"Good food, good drinks, no pretense... ever."

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Location

Las Vegas, NV

Yelping Since

January 2011

Things I Love

Music (punk and rock primarily), baking, and someday international travel

Find Me In

Dive bar with good drinks

My Hometown

Las Vegas, NV (unfortunately)

My Second Favourite Website

http://www.theoatmeal.com

The Last Great Book I Read

Nickeld and Dimed: On Not Getting By in America

My First Concert

Garth Brooks (agghhh)

My Favourite Movie

Star Wars (not the prequels)

Don't Tell Anyone Else But...

I secretly go on Sunday mornings to get a sausage burrito from McDonalds

Most Recent Discovery

Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes - O. M. G.

Current Crush

Jake Gyllenhal when he is in: Brothers, Jarhead, and Source Code