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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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I hate seeing restaurants close down. This is especially true for individually-owned smaller mom-and-pop restaurants.
Read MoreTelevision 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.
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Read MoreMore 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.
Read MoreReligious Ridiculousity #4
RELIGIOUS RIDICULOUSITY #4
We’re promised a paradise. An eternal nirvana. Faith’s reward is a paid-off mortgage inside the gated kingdom of heaven, preferably on a cul-de-sac with a swimming pool.
Read MoreReligion Ridiculousity #3
RELIGION RIDICULOUSITY #3
This neighborhood sucks.
The “Holy Bible” is packed with spite, revenge, violence, death, genocide, and even eternal torture. Bible scriptures include justifications for slavery, sexism, discrimination, and war. The Bible would be a horrible book to follow based these inconvenient truths alone.
Read MoreReligion Ridiculousity #2
RELIGION RIDICULOUSITY #2
Question: What does god have against amputees?
Read MoreReligion Ridiculousity #1
RELIGION RIDICULOUSITY #1
This is sick.
It’s downright sadistic.
Read MoreDid Your School Have a Smoking Area?
DID YOUR HIGH SCHOOL HAVE A “SMOKING AREA?”
I may not like it, but I’m a product of the 1970s. More like–a victim of the 70s. Horrendous fashions. Musical nihilism. Bad hair. Flawed politicians. Astroturf.
Indeed, I grew up in the dead center sweet spot of the “me” decade.
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