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  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    DS1119 wrote:
    uninnocent- wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    The buffet at the Bellagio. I can not stress enough how good the food is.
    That's one thing I'm insistent upon, thankfully the friend who's been before is backing me up on that buffet.


    My mouth seriously begins to water just when I mention it there. :lol: Earlier in the thread I posted about a sweet pizzeria I stumbled on as well if you're looking for something quick. It's in the concourse below the MGM that connects the casino to the monorail. What type of gambling are you looking at doing?
    I hit up a few of the previous pages and saw a pic of that pizzeria, looks good. Kind of makes me regret not trying last time I went to Vegas and stayed at the MGM. I must have walked right past it.

    As for gambling, I'm probably going to focus most of my efforts (read: money), on craps, blackjack, pai-gow and the occasional penny slots. Last time I went I made back all of my money on the last day playing craps, so I'm hoping it's my good luck game still.
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    mca47 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    O'Shea's has beer pong in the back if you're into that, but get there a little early so you don't have to wait to get a table. They also have $1 Craps, which works well for responsible gambling :)

    O'Shea's is closing down....or remodeling.
    When we were there two weekends ago, they were having a big "closing party". Handing out free shots all over the place! :D

    The beer pong thing is DISGUSTING. It's bad enough playing it in a clean place with your friends, but to play it in Vegas? Sick! Those balls hit the floor and go rolling all over the place! Dipping it in a glass of water cannot help! :lol:


    The Excalibur does the beer pong thing I believe if you're interested but I'm with MCA here. I don't need dirty balls bouncing in my beer. :lol:
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    mca47 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    O'Shea's has beer pong in the back if you're into that, but get there a little early so you don't have to wait to get a table. They also have $1 Craps, which works well for responsible gambling :)

    O'Shea's is closing down....or remodeling.
    When we were there two weekends ago, they were having a big "closing party". Handing out free shots all over the place! :D

    The beer pong thing is DISGUSTING. It's bad enough playing it in a clean place with your friends, but to play it in Vegas? Sick! Those balls hit the floor and go rolling all over the place! Dipping it in a glass of water cannot help! :lol:

    WHOA. That news just shook my world to the core.

    I agree about the beer pong, but some people don't seem to care!
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  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    I just checked and O'Shea's is closed as of April 30th. Damn shame.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    DS1119 wrote:


    The Excalibur does the beer pong thing I believe if you're interested but I'm with MCA here. I don't need dirty balls bouncing in my beer. :lol:

    :lol:

    True that!
    The Excalibur has gotten so bad of late. I walked through it a couple months ago while on my way somewhere else...
    Clearly, if you live in New Jersey, you have to stay in the Excalibur. Oh, and if you're a dude...dont' forget the gold chain! :lol:
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    mca47 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    O'Shea's has beer pong in the back if you're into that, but get there a little early so you don't have to wait to get a table. They also have $1 Craps, which works well for responsible gambling :)

    O'Shea's is closing down....or remodeling.
    When we were there two weekends ago, they were having a big "closing party". Handing out free shots all over the place! :D

    The beer pong thing is DISGUSTING. It's bad enough playing it in a clean place with your friends, but to play it in Vegas? Sick! Those balls hit the floor and go rolling all over the place! Dipping it in a glass of water cannot help! :lol:


    I read a few weeks ago that O'Shea's is closing. So sad. Great place to play some cheap blackjack and they had pretty cheap beers. AND they had a burger king. First time we were in Vegas when we were all 21, I'm pretty sure we ate burger king for dinner 3 nights in a row. :lol:

    Didn't go for the beer pong...like you said, that whole area back there was disgusting.
  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    I've added Fat Tuesday's to my list of must-do's. If it's anything like my Mardi Gras experience in N'Awlins I can't miss it!
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    uninnocent- wrote:
    My mouth seriously begins to water just when I mention it there. :lol: Earlier in the thread I posted about a sweet pizzeria I stumbled on as well if you're looking for something quick. It's in the concourse below the MGM that connects the casino to the monorail. What type of gambling are you looking at doing?
    I hit up a few of the previous pages and saw a pic of that pizzeria, looks good. Kind of makes me regret not trying last time I went to Vegas and stayed at the MGM. I must have walked right past it.

    As for gambling, I'm probably going to focus most of my efforts (read: money), on craps, blackjack, pai-gow and the occasional penny slots. Last time I went I made back all of my money on the last day playing craps, so I'm hoping it's my good luck game still.[/quote]


    That picture of the pizzeria I took at 3:00 in the morning trashed and my plane back for Smalbany was leaving at 6:55. :lol: Pai Gow at the Imperial Palcae is a blast. Actually, any gambling you do there is a blast. They just make you want to have fun. I've found to control your gaming losses gamble at the smaller casinos or go to the larger ones but in off peak hours. I mean on a Saturday night at the MGM you would be hard pressed to find a BJ table with a table minimum under ten if not 15. Where are you staying?
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    uninnocent- wrote:
    I've added Fat Tuesday's to my list of must-do's. If it's anything like my Mardi Gras experience in N'Awlins I can't miss it!


    They are all over. There's one near that pizzeria actually. :lol: I'm not even going and I'm getting so pumped up about your trip! :fp: :lol:
  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    We'll be staying at Treasure Island.
    We're also looking for a good steak place for a manly meal of red meat. Suggestions?
  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    DS1119 wrote:
    uninnocent- wrote:
    I've added Fat Tuesday's to my list of must-do's. If it's anything like my Mardi Gras experience in N'Awlins I can't miss it!


    They are all over. There's one near that pizzeria actually. :lol: I'm not even going and I'm getting so pumped up about your trip! :fp: :lol:
    I'd say there'd be pictures to make you feel like you were there, but that'd be a lie. no camera at the bachelor party.
  • Indifference71
    Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,906
    uninnocent- wrote:
    We'll be staying at Treasure Island.
    We're also looking for a good steak place for a manly meal of red meat. Suggestions?


    Joe's Stone Crab is in Ceasar's I believe. Don't let the name fool you...while they have great seafood, the steaks are outstanding as well. I've eaten at the one in Vegas and the one in Chicago a couple times....some of the best meals I have ever had.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    uninnocent- wrote:
    We'll be staying at Treasure Island.
    We're also looking for a good steak place for a manly meal of red meat. Suggestions?

    There's a steakhouse in the Flamingo that we ate at. I don't eat meat, but everyone there said it was the best steak they've ever had!
  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    I'll have to look into Joe's Stone Crab and the one at the Flamingo, then. Both sound tasty.
  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    uninnocent- wrote:
    We'll be staying at Treasure Island.
    We're also looking for a good steak place for a manly meal of red meat. Suggestions?


    I had a good steak at New York New York and this is going to sound disgusting but there's a good place in Circus Circus...seriously. It was less expensive and was very good.

    At any of the strip casinos I don't think your going to do yourself a disservice.
  • mca47
    mca47 Posts: 13,335
    From O'Shea's

    Can beat getting booze poured into your face from a little guy!
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    This guy wasn't doing so hot and had to get hauled off by EMTs! Go Vegas!
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  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    I had a great steak dinner at one of the places in the MGM, I can't remember the name, but it was probably the second best I've ever had. I want to try a different place this time around, though it will remain a solid backup if needed.
  • uninnocent-
    uninnocent- Posts: 5,959
    mca47 wrote:
    Can beat getting booze poured into your face from a little guy!
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    Now I'm just plain pissed that I can't experience O'Sheas!
  • 81
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    DS1119 wrote:
    uninnocent- wrote:
    We'll be staying at Treasure Island.
    We're also looking for a good steak place for a manly meal of red meat. Suggestions?


    I had a good steak at New York New York .


    gallagher's isn't bad

    we went to the steak place in harrah's (looks like it has a new name since we were there)...but oh my gosh, one of the best steaks i've ever had. thing just melted in my mouth.
    81 is now off the air

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  • DS1119
    DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Indifference71 wrote:
    AND they had a burger king.


    You have no idea how many times I have run from the tables at the Imperial Palace to grab a quick to go burger from here. :lol::lol:

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