Problem: Seriously? Ruuudddde! Gawd, who stands outside of their store (which was empty by the way) to tell people who park by the store that they need to move their car?? There's no assigned parking spots but apparently this guy thinks he's the parking police. Cigars make great gifts for men, but I'm going to Cigar-king when it's time to do my Christmas shopping-sheesh.
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Problem: I ordered the bagel breakfast, which sounded great, but beware! The breakfast consists of a huge warmed bagel, a fried egg, slice of cheese, and a sausage link cut in half. I only got the taste of sausage in the last quarter of my meal...and the bagel started to crumble after my second bite. We went early enough so there wasn't a lot of people there, but as tables left, they sat dirty and our table felt gross when we sat down. I needed to give this place a try, but I've done my due-diligence and I don't feel the need to ever return.
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Problem: 03/07/13 DINNER WOW! That's the word for this evening. WOW! We had been here before, for happy hour, every Tuesday-Friday, all night long! And we had enjoyed it immensely, altho the HH cocktails were rather short on substance. (I'd order one or two HH cocktails, then one off the menu for the fun of it.) This time, tho, spouse and I came here to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of our official "commitment". (You see, we can't legally marry in this country, or at least in this state.) We had spent anniversary 32 and 31 in very pathetic circumstances (new to Vegas, too poor to splurge, etc). BUT THIS EVENING MADE UP FOR THOSE BAD ANNIVERSARIES! What we had. Cocktails: I had the La Louisanne, spouse had the Not Your Old Fashioned. Both outstanding. Opener: We shared two dishes. The Housemade Pate, which was excellent. (Not too gamey, perfect balance.) Also the Shaved Octopus & Calamari, which turned out to be a ceviche. Incredibly light & refreshing. Mains: I went with 2 appetizers. First, the Seared Foie Gras w/ "seasonal accompaniment", this time I believe gooseberries, which as the best Foie I've had since I moved here 2.25 years ago. Then came the Grilled Quail Valley Quail w/ pickled pumpkin, brown butter & spiced pumpkin seeds. Every bite was perfection for me. I was paired by the somm with a Tokaji 5 Puttonyos for the Foie, an Albrecht Rose for the quail. Both great choices. Spouse went with the Phyllo-Crusted "Fish & Chips" w/ malt vinegar butter, brandade, russet crisps and an egg on top! This dish was a revelation. It was 2 sole fillets (yes, this was a BIG portion of food), they were SO beautifully cooked, I was severely jealous! And that brandade, OMG. They don't offer that as a "side", but they should, it's incredible, tons of chunks of cod strewn throughout the mashed potatoes. The best fish & chips (albeit unorthodox) spouse had ever had, and he's been to many great chip shops in England. The somm suggested 2 half-glasses of Chardonnay (can you believe that, they charged for only 1 glass of wine, even tho he got 2 tastings!), as that's what spouse thought would pair nicely. Well, the Talbott Sleepy Hollow didn't really work, a bit too oaky, but the William Fevre Chablis was GENIUS with this dish. Sides: We got a side of Duck Fat Fries, because we wanted to try them, and I didn't have a starch. WOW! (There's that word again!) But a HUGE portion, you need at least 3 people to finish them. We also got the Brussel Sprouts w/ Hobb's Bacon. Delicious. Dessert: We ordered the pain perdue w/ apples, pear, applesauce & hibiscus leaves. Perfect ending. Not too heavy, not too light, just right. This was one of the best meals we've had in Las Vegas since moving here 2.25 years ago. AND YET THEY'RE CLOSING, MARCH 30 2013! FOREVER! NO MORE FINE DINING FROM MICHAEL MINA IN THE MGM GRAND! Our advice: GO! NOW! PS We actually came to share their legendary Maine Lobster Pot Pie w/ Baby Vegetables & Truffle Cream, but at $84 we were hesitant at the beginning of the evening. But NOW, since we ate so many fantastic dishes in one evening, we want to return with 2 more people and share one of those puppies. But we have yet to find any takers. :(
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Problem: I don't get mad. I get even! I don't stay home. I vote! I follow the news. Some elected officials are doing a commendable job. However, some of our elected officials or candidates following them have raised my blood pressure. Today I raised my voice through my vote. I was voting proud and voting early. Voting at the Early Polling Center in the Galleria is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Today when I opened my mailbox, I see the Clark County Elections booklet. The thing was that my left foot was hurting and with urgency I needed to buy sneakers. But should I visit the Las Vegas Outlet Mall or Galleria Mall? Tadah! The the sample election book led me to the Galleria Mall where I'd play a role in my Country's future. I'd park my vehicle by Dillard's then walk a few feet to the Kohl's area. The polls were not crowded today. Immediately the Election staff greeted me. I inquired if I was registered to vote. I did not fill out paperwork this year. I was 100% ready to vote. Elections are truly keeping up with technology. I say this because by scanning the back of my sample ballot booklet, she retrieved my name and address. Quicker than I could walk from the table to Kohl's, she presented me with the conputerized card I'd place in the ballot box, and directed me to a man holding the American flag. He'd direct me to another worker holding the American flag at the ballot box where I'd cast my vote. The times are a changing. Gone is the dull booths where voters pressed these annoying levers. Today it is all computerized and really more in the open. The ballot box has revolutionized to the ballot touch screen. Being a fan of Caveman Keno and the smartphone, voting was fun. Corresponding to each vote was the choice of candidates that a touch on the screen would cast a vote for. Toward the end, it would prompt you to review your votes. You'd touch a submit button prior to making your way toward the poll worker at the exit (by Kohl's) who thanked you for voting and gave you an "I voted" pin. Voting is so important. You live once and need commendable leadership under strong and moral leaders. I walked out of here with the feeling that I made my voice known and possibly in one or two instances I joined the majority in telling a couple of candidates, "Your fired!" And in a few instances I joined the majority in telling a few candidates, "Job well done." The last thing I want to say before I walk out of this review is, "Every vote counts."
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