Simon has been on my list since I found out they have an unlimited Bloody Mary Bar option. It's only on Sunday's during brunch, so guess who had Easter Sunday brunch at Simon? Oh yeah, this girl. $49 per person is a steep ticket for bunch. Add $20 if you'd like to partake in the beverages such as mimosas and marys. (Yes you can switch it up) If you have company in town, or want to impress, this meal is totally worth it! You can come in your pajamas, all the staff will be wearing theirs! Unless you come on Easter, then you have pajamas, bunny tails, and even a good ol rabbit as your server. So this is how the AYCE works. There is a small buffet with treats, dessert, shrimp, bagels, pastries, fresh smoothies, and juices. If you want hot food, it is still AYCE, but ordered through your waiter. Options include, French toast, 3 styles of eggs benedicts, biscuits and gravy, chicken fried chicken, and more. I was very impressed with all of the hot options. The only food that did not stand out was the prime rib. They were only offering it for Easter, (as well as ham) but it was so fatty. Not at all a great cut! The bar area worked like this, if you have a wrist band, help yourself. The staff was all super friendly and helpful. I was even brought an extra drink that I did not order when the service got slow. Another perk, they use good vodka. Unlimited Belvedere for $20 makes the expensive breakfast worth it!! Overall, it is not somewhere I will go every weekend, but I hope this place stays in Vegas because it's a perfect Vegas hangover brunch. Oh and did I mention it has a pool view. So yes, you can stare at hot men and women half naked while you dine. You are welcome.
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This has to be one of the worst buffets I have ever been to that has definitely been overrated by word of mouth and on different Vegas websites. I got a complimentary buffet ticket and decided to try out the Bayside Buffet. It was not worth my time, empty calories or energy to make the trip to Mandalay Bay for this buffet. Crab legs were dry, prime rib was poorly marinated and not tender in the slightest. The panko crusted salmon was very good, though. I just returned from a recent trip with my family and ate her again strictly based on convenience and it was even worse than the first time. We also ate at the noodle restaurant at Mandalay Bay the next day for convenience as well and it was sooo disgusting. Mandalay Bay definitely needs to step up their game when it comes to their restaurants. One star for the pretty view from the back of the buffet and one star for the all you can drink wine, champagne, and beer during dinner.
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I love Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger. There. I said it. I love the mustard sauce, the crust is killer, and it's one of the few times I actually, legitimately crave pizza. There's not a Wolfman's near my house, sadly, so I have to kinda drive across town to get it, which I happily do for that sauce. Wolfscetta as an app is okay - nothing to write home about, though the bread is tasty and it's well-flavoured, I always feel like it's a it heavier on the oil than necessary and a bit lighter on the tomato than I'd like. The balasmic that accompanies it, however, is pretty delish. The downside is that I went in this last weekend - lazy Sunday of running some minor errands with the hubby - and was really disappointed in the service. No, not 'cos they were stoned (which I doesn't actually bother me too much), but 'cos Jesus Crap, server - when I say "I need a minute" to check the menu, you don't have to TIME ME. Hovering tends also to be one of those qualities I don't relish in a server - I appreciate that you want to be attentive, but hanging out by the table is a little much, don't you think? I was cool, though - I know sometimes as a server when it's a dead restaurant, you just want to make sure you're giving the best service possible. I know we're the only table here, it's 7 hours til closing, and the skies just opened up with a monsoon - but I don't understand why, as my husband and I served up our first slices of pie, you thought that was a good time to ask if we'd want desert and choose to leave our check? Since it just began raining, did you think we might want to hang around and buy some more beer? Why didn't it occur to you that we might actually PAY YOU MORE MONEY when we can't see out of the window, due to the rain? Even more bizarre, I went to the ladies' room for a moment, and when I came out, the manager was hovering over our table, too, just behind my husband out of eyesight. Since - again - we were the ONLY TABLE IN THE PLACE, I couldn't help but ask if they needed to close up. I certainly didn't want to be the dick table that's keeping them there! But no - no shift change, no closing, so crush of people dying for our table. Just inept service that served to make me feel like I was unwelcome and they wanted me out of there as quickly as possible. Which kinda sucks, 'cos I can't get delivery to my house.
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Love, love, love Sun Gun Tanning. Formerly known as "Naked Beauty" that was located in Scottsdale Seville, I about panicked when I thought Holly (the owner) was closing shop. She just happened to be moving North and upgraded the business! As someone with fair skin, it's impossible to live in Arizona and NOT have somewhat of a tan. I especially will hit up Sun Gun before weekend rendezvous to the beaches in Mexico. Let's face it, a tan gives us a nice glow, makes us look just that little bit more fit and thin and my confidence level is automatically boosted in a bikini. I was hesitant about spray tans at first, given that my only experience was the "do-it-yourself" machines at tanning salons. However, Holly and her team have airbrushing down to an exact science and my color is NEVER orange or streaked. It's perfect every time!!! I love their new formula which only needs to stay on between four to six hours (vs. 12 hours ) so I can shower before bed. What I also love most, is that they carry the latest & greatest products and the team at Sun Gun is always offering the option to try new products. Definitely THE BEST in the Valley and I highly recommend a membership for additional savings. Your tans never expire and I've "gifted" my tans to others (my latest to my sister-in-law who trusted Sun Gun for her wedding day!!!) and have had nothing but rave feedback and thanks! Stay pretty & tan, Phoenix.
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