Vegas and Food

Feb 8, 2009

Vegas offers

Here's the offers we recently received.

Caesars Palace:
2 complimentary nights, 2 tickets to see Elton John's "The Red Piano"


Total Rewards:
Up to 5 complimentary nights each month


Total Rewards: Macy's gift card giveaway
Includes 3 complimentary nights, $100 Macy's gift card


The Orleans: Springtime Shopping Spree, March13-15
Includes 3 complimentary nights, $250 Macy's gift card or $250 in free play


Palace Station: $10,000 Get Lucky Slot Tournament, March 8-10/March 29-31
Includes 3 complimentary nights


Four Queens: $10,000 Bright Lights & City Nights Video Poker Tournament, March 13-15
Includes 3 complimentary nights, complimentary breakfast buffet, a gift


Planet Hollywood:
Rates starting at $69, $50 in free play, 2 complimentary passes to the spa


Sahara:
3 free nights, $15 dining credit, $15 free play per day


Palms:
$79 room rate at Palms or $119 room rate at Palms Place, VIP nightlife pass, complimentary breakfast at the buffet, complimentary admission to Drift or Palms spa

Feb 7, 2009

Tomato Joe's Pizza - Valencia, CA

My husband saw this place and he wanted to try it out. This was back in September, 2008. It was fine, average pizza. It wasn't bad though. This place used to be Garlic Jim's. I don't know if they are still doing this, but back in September, all their pizzas come with free pepperoni.




Garden Combo 14" pizza $14.99
red sauce, olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers













































Rating (food): 3 / 5
Repeat: Yes if we have a coupon


Tomato Joe's Pizza
27732 McBean Parkway
Valencia, CA 91354

661-263-8646

GET MENU ONLINE:
http://www.tomatojoespizza.com/

Feb 5, 2009

Beard Papa cream puffs

Cream puffs from Beard Papa. We had a coupon for a free puff with purchase. For the first time, we tried caramel cream, and we really liked it. We liked the caramel filling more than the custard. Recommended. The cookie puff was good, too. Cheesecake was kinda disappointing. I didn't think it was delicious. Now Beard Papa is selling mini croissants. We had a discount coupon and I wanted to try it, but it was extremely small and expensive for the size, so I didn't get it.



$1.95 each


















custard













caramel













eclair


























cookie puff $2.25


























cheesecake $1.25




























Rating (food): 4 / 5
Rating (service): 4 / 5
Repeat: Yes


http://www.muginohointl.com/

Red Robin - A1 Peppercorn Burger

We had a coupon for a free burger at Red Robin. We got the A1 Peppercorn Burger. Usually it's $9.99.

The burger comes with fries, and the fries are all-you-can-eat. Our waitress split our burger and fries for us, that's why the pictures only show a half burger. It was about the right portion for us. We were both full from this half portion. I can't imagine most people eating this whole burger. They must feel sick after eating this.

I was happy with my first-time Red Robin burger. I mean, it's free. Tasted fine. But I wouldn't pay $9.99 for this high-calorie burger.



Hickory-smoked bacon, A1 peppercorn spread, crispy onion straws, onions and tomatoes on an onion bun. Usually also comes with melted pepper-jack cheese, but we asked for no cheese.







































Fries were thicker and bigger than at most places.














Rating (food): 3.5 / 5
Rating (service): 4 / 5
Repeat: Yes for free

FIND MENU AND LOCATIONS:
http://www.redrobin.com

Feb 4, 2009

Charley's Steakery grilled subs

Charley's Steakery sub sandwich. We got this at the local mall. I believe this is the Philly Cheesesteak Sub. They grill the meat in front of you. This was back in June, 2008, so I can't really remember what the taste was, but I think it was fine. I mean, it can't be too bad if it's grilled fresh.



$5.40


























































FIND MENU & LOCATIONS:
http://www.charleyssteakery.com/

Feb 3, 2009

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Wraps from Tropical Smoothie Cafe. We had a coupon, so they were free. Normally, it costs $6.49 each. We hated the Popeye's Favorite. If seriously Popeye loves this crap, he's just crazy. I like chicken, spinach, artichokes, and tomatoes, but this wrap had some creamy sauce or something that wasn't described, and whatever that sauce was made this food shitty. But the other wrap, it's either Thai Chicken or Sesame Chicken (I'm not sure which one), it was fine, for free.



Popeye's Favorite
chicken breast strips, spinach, artichokes, diced tomatoes wrapped in a tortilla


























tiny potato salad







































Rating (food): 3 / 5
Repeat: Maybe

Get menu & find locations:
http://www.tropicalsmoothie.com

Feb 2, 2009

Treasure Island - Social House 2008 (CLOSED)

Social House at Treasure Island. It's Asian/fusion restaurant. I really wanted to get the banana split here, because I really liked it when we ate it back in 2006. But some of their menu changed and they didn't have it. Last time when we ate here, some of the food was good, but some wasn't. I guess it depends on what you order, it could be good or bad. This time, I liked everything.

I was just comparing prices, and I noticed some of the prices went up since 2006. For example:
  • Lobster Curry with Tamarind Dressing Salad that we got back in 2006, $36 to $45
  • Shrimp and Pork Lumpia $16 to $18
  • Binchyo Maguro $6 to $9
  • Adobo Chicken and Caramelized Onions Sushi $8 to $10

  • Unagi Cucumber Roll was $8 in 2006


CLICK HERE for pics from 2006.




Ume shiso (cut) $7














Unagi cucumber roll (cut) $10














Sauteed chili squid, haricot vert, nasu, shimeji mushroom $20














Shrimp, spicy tuna battera roll $20














Battera is a square-shaped sushi with marinated mackerel on top of rice, although this place used shrimp. It's kinda rare to see it in the U.S.














Lychee beignet $11
Lychee fritters, strawberry/vanilla sorbet, vanilla sauce














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Dessert menu



















Rating (food): 4 / 5
Rating (service): 2.7 / 5
Repeat: Yes

Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 5:00 p.m. to Midnight

866-286-3809

http://www.treasureisland.com/pages/dining_social.asp

Social House (Treasure Island) on Urbanspoon

Feb 1, 2009

A free Grand Slam @ Denny's 2.03.2009

 
Free grand slam at Denny's on Feb. 3, 2009 from 6am-2pm. Dine-in only.