I have a new addiction.
It involves Vegas, as always.
The second part of our New Year travels took us to Vegas. There is a giant conference there at the beginning of every year (CES), which was the “official” reason we went.
I will always be down for a trip to the world’s largest adult playground. Let’s be real.
There are so many sights to see… girls dancing on bars, real-live pimp suits, street performers, show girls, cover bands… you can even zip line down Fremont Street (see above)!
We’ve stayed in several of the hotels in the Fremont area. The D and The Plaza are relatively newly renovated (including the pool areas) and were pleasant stays. I will warn you, the walls in The D are THIN. The Golden Nugget has a mix of renovated rooms and old rooms. Make sure you get a new one!
I scored prices as low as $39 a night via the Hotel Tonight app. If you use my referral code – LHALL204 – we BOTH get $25 off our next stay! 😉
I did manage to work out a little. I hit the hotel gym (which left something to be desired at all of the afore mentioned places) for some lifting and HIIT before taking a jog around the downtown area. The people watching is too rich to pass up!
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But that’s not the addiction part (I only wish it were running!). I’ve become a poker junkie. In 3 days, I played in 4 poker tournaments. I think I spent 12 hours playing. Seriously.
I finished 2nd in one and 3rd in two others. The weird part is that I am usually the only female at the table. I didn’t notice until someone pointed it out to me last night. Not sure if that’s an advantage or not… I’m sure all those old dudes think I’m going to flake.
Joke’s on them. I have Big Balls.
The other awesome thing about Vegas is the food. Read on for my day of Sin City eats, and link up to Jenn’s WIAW baby right here today!
Breakfast:
The usual morning cocktail followed by my vitamin gummies. We travels with ACV, BCAAs, and vitamins. It’s a must.
Then we strolled down Fremont to Container Park for brunch. For those who’ve never been to Vegas, Fremont is the “old” part of Vegas. It’s what you picture when you think of Rat Pack Vegas, and it’s my favorite.
They’ve been revitalizing the area around the famous street and there are some really cool places to explore. Container Park is one of my favorites. It’s a shopping center built from giant shipping containers. It has a lot of cute local shops, restaurants, and a huge courtyard with playground. We had a delicious brunch at a place called The Perch.
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Lunch:
I’ve been stalking following Eggslut’s Instagram feed for years. When we were debating a late breakfast one morning, I requested we pop down to the strip to The Cosmopolitan to try it out first hand. It was everything.
I had “The Gaucho” – seared wagyu tri-tip steak, cage-free over medium egg, chimichurri, red onions and arugula. (Pro tip: it normally comes as a sandwich, but they’ll make it as a salad at no extra cost.)
As per usual, Vegas had a cheeseburger. It consisted of ground Angus beef, a cage-free over medium egg, caramelized onions, bread and butter pickles, cheddar cheese, and dijonnaise in a warm brioche bun.
It was all as advertised: egg-slutty deliciousness. I wish I had video of the yolk bursting out of Vegas’ sandwich….
Also delicious is the requisite Cosmo at the Cosmopolitan bar.
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Dinner:
When in Vegas, you must experience Oscar’s. It’s a steak spot at the end of Fremont Street in the Plaza Hotel and Casino. It’s actually owned by former city of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman. The full name is Oscar’s Beef, Booze, & Broads. HA!
We started with a martini with blue cheese-stuffed olives, Oscar’s signature drink. After that and a salad course, we moved on to split this amazing spread:
This was their Surf ‘n Turf: a ribeye cap steak with stuffed shrimp. We added crab legs. The plate was huge but *somehow* we managed to eat every bite. There was also wine involved.
Plus a free slice of cheesecake for dessert.
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Back to reality this week. I swear I’ll post something healthy soon.
When was the last time you were the only woman at the table?
Have you ever been to old Las Vegas?
Never been to Vegas but I do want to. In my head it’s all ‘Rat Pack’ Vegas though! 🙂
Still drooling over that egg slut meal… But I would defintiely want more eggs though – one is never enough!
It’s definitely worth it to do both side of Vegas… they have their own appeal. Rat Pack is my favorite though. 🙂
so much good food in vegas. glad you had a great time! I could use a trip there right now lol
Never been to old Vegas, but the food looks amazing!! How can you turn down free cheesecake 😁
You know I LOVE Las Vegas and OMG I would love to watch you dominate a poker tournament!!! That is so bad ass.
HAHA! I wouldn’t call it dominating… yet… 😉
I really want to go to VEgas and people watch and eat. Because I know that both of those things will be MAGICAL there, and they are my Olympic Sports.
Why AREN’T they officially in the Olympics? It’s my one shot at a medal!
I am not much of a gambler, but I would LOVE to go to Vegas to people watch and visit yummy restaurants. That Egg Slut place would definitely be on my list. I am pro a fried egg on EVERYTHING!
It’s worth a trip regardless on your gambling status… there’s no shortage of entertainment! I’d recommend seeing a few shows too!
Sounds like you guys had a really great time and ate great food which is what trips are all about! I love being the only girl at the poker table- they usually underestimate you which is fun when you beat them!
So true! I love hanging in there long after the rest of the boys lose out… even after they’ve bought back in 2 or 3 times. Ha!
I loveee Vegas! And those Cosmo cocktails look superb!
I wish I’d spent more time at old Vegas when I was there! We went to a bar called Gold Spike and they had a tons of games and actually decent drink prices- we spent hours playing life-sized jenga out back and had a blast! I also loved the chandelier bar at the Cosmopolitan. Drinks were waaay to expensive, but it was still fun. Totally jealous and want to go back to Vegas now!
I know exactly where that is… we were there the trip before last. I want a giant Jenga for my house. Hours of entertainment.
I am always so overwhelmed in Vegas. It’s kind of over stimulating for me! Looks like you all had a blast. I need to check out this eggslut thing asap 🙂
I can totally see that!! The other nice thing about Old Las Vegas is that it’s a much smaller than the strip. Still crazy, but smaller.
You are so freakin badass. You know that? I bet all those dudes were shaking in their boots sitting across from you at the poker table.
I need to go to eggslut. Or at least just use that name way more often. Yolk pooornnnnnnn.
I’m not sure they were shaking, but they should have been. Mwhahahaha!
I think #eggslut should be a hashtag on basically everything.
confession. I don’t like vegas. I will only go if I have someone to show me the fun, pretty stuff! LOL! And play slots. So ya, you can take me next time. I approve of your list!
p.s. I forgot to say last week, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
I’m SURE I could make you love it. Especially if we got off the strip. Or just went to very specific places on the strip. Like the slutty egg place. 😉
And THANK YOU!
I’m not a big gambler but I love going to Vegas. We haven’t been since before Alex was born. Need to go back!
Yeah you do! Let me know when and we’ll have a reunion!
Love the steak and eggs salad combo. I think “egg slutty deliciousness” is the best thing I’ve heard all week!
one day I will go to vegas!!! I want to so bad!
You must! And let me know… I’ll make you a list of to-dos!
Ok, I’ll be honest; I don’t really like Vegas, but I do like going there to visit our family who lives there… I guess it’s not quite my style of vacation, but I DO like the buffet breakfasts/buffets that we’ve gone to. 😀
I can definitely see where it can be overwhelming! There’s something for everyone at least… between the shows, the food, the hiking in surrounding areas… no shortage of entertainment of all kinds!
I haven’t been to Vegas in years, and I’ve never done Fremont Street! Time for a return trip.
Congrats on your poker game wins! GIRL POWER! 😉 I just went to Container Park for the first time last year, and I liked it there too. What were you doing at CES?? Isn’t that convention center massive? I’ve gone to many trade shows there (and will be going to another one in a few months).
Thank you! To be honest, Vegas really had the business at CES. I was just along for the ride since I can work from anywhere. 🙂 But yes, that place is GIANT! Which show are you going to next?
I need to go to Vegas for the food. And maybe the shows. But I’m convinced my life isn’t complete until I eat at a restaurant called Eggslut. I bet there’s so much #yolkporn there!
Eggslut IS the key to a fulfilled life. HAHA!
Everything looks amazing! Looks like you guys had a fantastic trip! We went to Vegas last January for my 30th and I loved exploring there! You could walk around for days and not see the same things.
Vegas would be an epic location for a 30th!
Eating in Vegas is one of my favorite things to do when I visit. The food is over the top and out of this world, and you can also find some healthy options. Your egg salad at The Perchlv looks amazeballs! Eggs slut is my favorite, I’ve been in Las Vegas and LA locations, I can’t get enough slutty eggs. Oh Oscar’s looks decadent.
That’ the truth! There is literally something for everyone. I even saw a juice bar on my run through the Downtown area!
I need to get up to LA to get my Eggslut fix. Though it takes almost as long as driving to Vegas with all that traffic. HAHA!
Back in the day, I was often the only woman at the table (most administrators when I started were men). Now, that’s not the case. Anywhoo, once stayed in old Vegas. Trippy! 🙂
It’s so nice to see more women in positions of authority. We still have a ways to go, but and progress is good.
I have family in Vegas so the next time I’m there, I’m gonna let you know so we can meet up.
#girlstrip
Gimme that burger! Vegas is one of those places I’d love to visit but just don’t know if I’ll ever get around to it, sadly!
Oh, you must. And let me know when you do. We’ll tear it UP.