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Posted by on Mar 20, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Recommendation: Patisserie Manon (on West Charleston in Las Vegas)

 

 

RECOMMENDATION: PATISSERIE MANON BAKERY / DELI (ON WEST CHARLESTON)

Patisserie Manon (bakery) opened in 2010 on W. Charleston, in a strip mall directly behind the Fleming’s Steakhouse. We’ve been here many times. However, I’d forgotten what a great value their dine-in lunch specials are — which are always fresh and delicious.

Note: This Manon location is not to be confused with *Manan Bakery* on W. Flamingo, which is an Armenian-run place (also pretty good).

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Posted by on Mar 19, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Television Series Review: “The Gentlemen” on Netflix

 

 

In Guy Ritchie’s latest Netflix series, crime is art and profanity is pure poetry

 

The Gentlemen is the best show I’ve watched on Netflix this year.

The eight-part series (one hour per episode) reveals writer-director Guy Ritchie at the very pinnacle of his storytelling and cinematic craftsmanship. But it’s the riveting in-your-face-chew-it-up-and-spit-it-out performances from everyone in the assembled cast that makes The Gentlemen such a wildly entertaining – and often hysterically funny — crime caper.

READ MY FULL REVIEW:  CLICK HERE

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Posted by on Mar 18, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

More Thoughts on CNN’s Las Vegas History Documentary Series

 

 

 

VEGAS: THE STORY OF SIN CITY (EP 3)

Episode 3 of the quasi-History of Las Vegas documentary aired last night on CNN.

As with the first two segments, there were many revelations and even a few surprises. I tend to be cynical about these dumbed-down, spoon-feeders for the masses. However, this CNN production has done a terrific job (so far) in capturing the evolution of Las Vegas — melding the worlds of gambling, entertainment, social evolution, crime, business, and politics.

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