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Carversteak
Posted on October 20, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
We got to experience, Carversteak, the restaurant voted 2022 best steakhouse in Las Vegas while we were at the PPA Championships a few weeks ago. The restaurant is inside the Conrad hotel at Resorts World. The restaurant has several seating areas including a lounge and two patios. We ate in their main dining room.
We started with the wagyu beef cheesesteak bites, which our server highly recommended. There were kind of like slides. There were three and three of us so it was the perfect appetizer to start our meal.
Jen and Karen both ordered cocktails. I did not feel like spending $20-25 on a drink so I opted to just enjoy the bottle of wine that the restaurant owner provided. Jen knew the owner via his father who is a consultant for 6S. The owner wasn’t there but was nice enough to give a complimentary bottle of wine to our table.
I don’t normally drink pinot noirs but I enjoyed this one.
Our family style, shareable sides were broccolini and mac and cheese.
I used the money I saved on not getting a cocktail and ordered lobster bisque.
Jen and Karen split a wedge salad.
When you order a steak, they bring out a big box of steak knives so you can “Choose your weapon.” Jen chose the best one.
Karen was quite pleased with her knife choice also.
Pictures of our delicious steaks follow.
For dessert, the three of us shared a “baked Nevada” which I guess is a play on the baked Alaska. It was very good but too much for three people.
Fanciest “to go” bag for leftovers, ever.
Dinner was good but also quite expensive. Here’s a picture of my tab. I think each of us spent about that much so $500 before gratuity. The experience was unlike any other though — and worth every penny.
We are not really Vegas people but would definitely take Brian here if we ever find ourselves in the area. Until next time, GNG.
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Doc’s Bar and Grill
Posted on October 18, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
I had the opportunity to play in the inaugural Shangri-la Pickelball Open a few weeks ago and our hosts Kumar and Sujatha Krishnan took us to Doc’s Bar and Grill at the Shangri-la Resort. Most people travel by either boat or golf carts so the restaurant actually had designated golf cart parking that was quite substantial. Even then, the golf carts overflowed into the regular parking lot because that’s pretty much how people got around.
From left: Kumar, Sujatha, their youngest Priyanka, and Dana and Cody Kent who were also staying at Kumar and Sujatha’s lake house that weekend.
The restaurant was super busy that night.
Here are some pictures of our food…
After dinner, we went to check out the amazing pickleball courts at the resort. On the way, Brian stopped to admire JFK’s boat on display in the hotel lobby.
As far as describing the pickleball courts, amazing is an understatement. There are six courts lined up in a row and you great viewing from both the building and the raised pavilion. Also, there’s a nice gathering space in the middle that divides the courts – two on one side and four on the other. The best part is the lighting. They are bright and absolutely perfect. It’s so easy to see the ball when playing at night.
The restaurant was great and the resort looked super nice. I would love to return for a girls’ trip next summer. Until then, GNG.
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Lunches with My Friend Chris
Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
These are pictures of the food we had at Prost a few weeks ago. My friend Chris Townley suggested it and I thought it was a great idea because I actually hadn’t been there in a while and remember how much I like their food.
On another day we went to Station 8 BBQ. Chris had been there before but it was my first time. Their hours are very limited so it’s not a “spur of the moment” place. You kind of have to plan to go there during their hours which is just 3 hours a day, 4 days a week. They’re only open from 11 AM – 2 PM, Wednesday-Saturday.
Here are some pics I took at the restaurant.
I was so hungry that day (I think might have skipped breakfast) that I had already eaten most of my food before I could take pictures. Oops! That rarely ever happens.
Until next time, GNG.
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Ramon’s First Time at Twin Peaks
Posted on October 17, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink.
We decided to go to Twin Peaks for our post-tournament grub on gender doubles day at ICT Fall-out because we found out that our friend Ramon had never been to one before. Twin Peaks East worked great because Molly and Cory were staying East and, of course, Brian and I live on the East side and Ramon and Tanner were staying with us so East-side peeps outnumbered the West-siders.
Here are some pictures of our food…
I don’t normally go to Twin Peaks but it seems to be popular with the guys. They say it’s because the beers are always the perfect temperature but the food actually isn’t bad. I don’t mind going there for something quick to eat. It’s a good spot that has something for everyone. Until next time, GNG.
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The Flame Broiler
Posted on September 30, 2022 by Ching under Food and Drink, Travel.
We ate at the Flame Broiler around the corner from our Airbnb. It’s fast Korean BBQ and it was pretty good.
Our Airbnb was pet-friendly so Saki went with us on this trip. I was glad too because I had been feeling pretty about about leaving her behind the last few times, specially on longer trips like when we were in Naples for the US Open, Newport Beach for USAP Newport Beach Championships, and most recently Tulum/Mexico for Erica and Phillip’s wedding.
I think our go-forward plan is to travel to places within driving distance and stay at pet-friendly Airbnbs with dog runs so that we can always take Saki with us.
The trip to Tulsa earlier this month was perfect. More please. Until next time, GNG.
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