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Posted by on Oct 7, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Restaurant Review: Smokin T’s BBQ & Bar (Las Vegas)

 

 

RESTAURANT REVIEW: SMOKIN T’S BBQ & BAR (LAS VEGAS)

I’m not sure what happened. This spot near the corner of Flamingo and Fort Apache used to be a Dickey’s barbecue joint. But it was renamed recently and many changes were made. However, the decor inside is much the same as before (there’s Oakland Raiders photos all over walls). So, I’m not sure what’s going on other than the old saying “just win, baby” remains a laughably bad joke on the fans. [Note: See updated info below]

I wasn’t a big fan of the old Dickey’s at this location, but the barbecue was always serviceable. Nothing fancy, but a good lunch spot. Decent value for the money. That was then. This is now.

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Posted by on Jul 26, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Is the Glass “Half Full” or “Half Empty?”

 

 

IS THE GLASS HALF FULL OR HALF EMPTY?

While dining out last week in downtown Las Vegas, I got into a friendly but serious discussion with someone about how cocktails are frequently served in many bars and restaurants. Bruce Kramer, my longtime associate visiting Las Vegas from Philadelphia was on the other side of the argument.

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Posted by on Jun 4, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

Where Does Peter Luger Rank Among the Best Steakhouses?

 

 

PART 1: PETER LUGER (SHORT REVIEW)

Easily, an all-time Top-10 classic steakhouse experience tonight at Peter Luger’s at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. I dined at the PL Brooklyn-Williamsburg location many years ago and this dinner tonight does that flagship restaurant honors.

With Scott Wilson and Warren Dombowsky, both in town visiting from Vancouver (pictured above).

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Posted by on May 11, 2024 in Blog | 0 comments

My Dallas Trip Part 9: S&D Oyster Company (Restaurant Review)

 

 

S&D Oyster Company (Restaurant Review)

This is my mother’s favorite restaurant. We go to S&D Oyster Co. each time I visit. It’s a carbon copy of the best New Orleans cuisine, and certainly the best I’ve tasted anywhere outside of Louisiana. If you visit, be sure and ask for the outdoor patio garden seating in the rear. Crowded in evenings which is why lunch is recommended.

A little bit of trivia: Actor Owen Wilson used to wait tables here.

 

Today’s brunch:

1. Six Oysters in the half shell with Tabasco and horseradish, each on a Saltine Cracker.
2. Cup of Creole Gumbo.
3. French bread, real butter.
4. Finely-chopped Cole Slaw with Cayenne pepper.
5. Hand-cut French Fries.
6. Rainbow Trout perfectly fried in delicious corn meal. 2 hush puppies. (homemade tartar on the side)
7. Two Rum Runners.

 

I’m not sure what Mother ordered. My face has been buried in food for the last 45 minutes.

10/10

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