Vegas Is Where It Started...

If you ask me where my foodie craze started, I would answer you back with Las Vegas. Though it didn't happen right away and it did take quite a few trips. After all, my first couple of trips there I ate nothing but buffets. This was back in the late 90s before all the buffets started becoming all uber and expensive. Eventually, the buffets got stale for me and I wanted to try out the restaurants.

My first fine dining experience there was on my 21st birthday, at a restaurant in Caesars Palace called 808. It's an Asian Fusion joint...



808 at Caesars Palace (Closed, is now Beijing Noodle No. 9)

I had no idea why I picked that place. I guess it was because it was New Year's Eve and most spots were booked that night. Sadly, the place closed down a few years ago, but I do remember having a very pleasant experience there. A few firsts happened that night: First time dining at a fancy spot in Vegas, first time going to a spot where tap water was not an option (we spent $25 on water that night! Sheesh!!!), and first time having Potato Crusted Ono, which was really good BTW. I was kinda sad to see it closed, but I could understand why. It was hella expensive yo!

So that's where it all started. But things didn't go into high gear until Jan 2009. After going a few trips routinely watching shows and eating at the buffets, I decided that it would be fun to just go on an eating trip. Not at the buffets, but at all fine dining establishments and popular eateries.

And that will be another post coming soon!

Been too busy.....eating. =)

Hey y'all! Yeah, it's been 5 months since my last entry. A lot's happened since then and I've got a lot of things to write about!

Here's a preview of what's to come:

We're gonna talk about some of my favorite Japanese Eateries that aren't sushi houses:

Shrimp Katsu Curry from On The Bridge




Onigiri Bento from Nijiya Market




You guys already know that I'm crazy for Ike's Place but I'm also going to show you my other favorite sandwich places:

Porchetta Sandwich from Roli Roti Gourmet Rotisserie




The Famous and Huuuuge Torta Cubana from That's It Market




Finally I'm going to tell you about my recent trip to Las Vegas where I made an ambitious mission to eat at 12 food spots in 3 nights:

Chicken & Waffles from Bouchon in Las Vegas




Expect A LOT of material in the next couple weeks! It's great to be back!

Laterz!!!