Problem: It's not quite the old-fashioned BBQ shack that its decor indicates its trying to be, but the BBQ is still tasty and the service is top-notch. Ate here (Steele Creek location) with a large group for lunch on a Saturday. There was plenty of seating available and our waiter wrangled our large group very well. I had the Carolina-style pulled pork, which was perhaps the most important test of the day (other than the sweet tea, see below). I must say the BBQ was quite good: tender, not too wet/not too dry, and great flavor. The portion I got was pretty healthy, too. The sides were a little underwhelming, mostly because of portion size but also they just seemed to have been thrown together. My collards were cooked well but weren't spectacular and the onion rings seemed like they came from Sysco. A word about the sweet tea. I am cutting down on my refined sugars these days, so I can't really down the sweet tea like I used to. That said, I still order it when I get BBQ because the flavors pair so well. I just have to take a few small sips instead of gulping it down. With that disclaimer, I can say that the Jim N' Nick's sweet tea is about average. I've had better, and I've definitely had worse. It does the job. It's great to have Jim N' Nick's in the Charlotte where there's a surprising dearth of good BBQ.
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Problem: The 2nd most recognized and famous hotel in Old Vegas behind Binions. I've stayed here really in 3 stages in my life. As a kid my parents took my family here, as a freshly minted adult I came here and as a more mellow adult. 4 days 3 nights is a long time in Vegas. The hotel is nicely upgraded from how I remember it just 8 and 18 years ago. The newer rush tower has the nicer amenities, but the casino as a whole is nicely upgraded. The pool is open till 2 with tables, lounge, private cabana's and a slide that goes through their world famous aquarium. They now have a poker room that is pretty large and a club that plays top 40 for old couples and divey swamp donkeys. Pro's were price, nice upgrades like a Sushi restaurant, poker room, aquarium. Con's were billing, room AC, housekeeping, TV. Overall a good experience, a place that's a nice change of pace to the superficial, glitz and glam of the ultra modern super hotels of the strip.
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Problem: Good value. Owners are always working and are good people. They had a fire recently which closed the place down. Not sure they've re-opened yet, but if not, hopefully soon.
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Problem: What better way to get your body ready for another night of dancing than to reward yourself with some tasty carbs? (= While the majority of the group opted for Pink's hotdogs, which was right outside the Miracle Mile/PH hotel entrance, a small handful of us decided to grab something slightly lighter by going with sandwiches from Earl (inside PH). Boy, let me tell ya, NO REGRETS. The best part of Sandwich connoisseuring is that you get to try out a plethora of tasty breads! Earl's offers a warm and toasty bread that doesn't flake, but crunches by the bite. My friend and I had both ordered the signature Earl's Club ( Roasted Turkey, Smoked Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Roma Tomato & Sandwich Sauce) while another fella went with the Veggie sandwich (Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Roma Tomato, Cucumber, Red Onion, Roasted Red Peppers & Mediterranean Dressing.) Now, I don't know what the sandwich sauce consists of, but it sure did compliment the ingredients with the crunchy bread. I'm guessing that the sauce is somewhere along the lines of a zangy mustard, a hint of mayo, and a splash of light vinaigrette, perhaps? If your tummy can make room for a tasty soup, then I would definitely recommend ordering the tomato soup as well! I shared a cup with my friend and it was delicious! Tangy and lightly creamy, served with a handful of crunchy croutons, it was the perfect finish to a beautiful sandwich. What makes me more sad than realizing that I didn't take a single picture of this masterpiece is finding out that Earl of Sandwich cannot be located in CA. I guess this calls for more visits to Sin City!
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