We all know about what happens in Vegas.
That’s never actually worked for me.
What happens in Vegas typically stays with me. I marry it, Instagram it, or post about it.
And that leads me to my very first submission to Meghan’s Week In Review.
Vegas and I spent a long weekend in Vegas. It started a little something like this:
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I’m a sucker for a Manhattan. Or two.
We proceeded to play slots for a bit before deciding we should probably eat dinner. We hit up Mesa Grill by Bobby Flay in Caesar’s Palace.
You know how pork can either be disgustingly tough and dry or perfect? Bobby’s New Mexican spice-rubbed pork tenderloin with bourbon-ancho chile sauce and a sweet potato tamale with pecan butter did not disappoint. I let Vegas have like 2 bites, and she agreed.
Lest you think all we ever do is eat and drink, we woke up the next day and did some work before playtime.
I got done before Vegas, so I hit the gym and then went exploring. The new machinery and ESPN commentary were entertaining enough to get me through come cardio before lifting.
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I decided against the ferris wheel this trip. There’s just too much to do!
I did manage to see some flamingos though. Who know the Flamingo had ACTUAL flamingos?
Vegas as tired, but I managed to rally her to enlist her help. I placed my very first sports bet! I have no idea how any of this works, but Vegas knows the ropes. She talked me through it and then watched the game with me while we sat at the bar and played video cards (read: free drinks).
I lost $20 on Black Jack, she won $20 on poker, and I won $90 on a basketball game! I can see how this gets addicting…
Feeling celebratory, we enjoyed a glass of bubbly at Fizz, Elton John’s champagne bar.
Because I’m super classy, I orchestrated a photo shoot that took like 5 minutes to get our heads perfectly aligned in the mirror art across the bar.
At this point it was well-past dinner time. We walked over the the Bellagio to check out the restaurants there.
We settled on Yellowtail, and for the first time in my life I heard Vegas say “I don’t feel like red meat.” After I recovered from the shock, we ate a ton of sushi. The favorite was this salmon “pizza” with truffle oil:
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The REAL reason for heading to the Bellagio was to see the conservatory. They have this beautiful space that they change out seasonally with living art.
There were faces in trees, 900+ lb pumpkins, carved pumpkins, pumpkins made of flowers… it was stunning.
We were walking out… and then we passed a unicorn penny slot. I had to stop. I just wanted a dollar to play, but Vegas made me throw in $20.
She was right about playing that $20…
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We slept like babies. I think I hit 20,000 steps wandering all over the Vegas strip that day!
The next morning we were headed to Big Bear. We wanted to check it out before ski season starts. San Diego is only 3 hours away, so we plan on becoming ski bunnies this winter.
We got in around dinner time and found a cute, old-school steak house. Captain’s Anchorage is something of a landmark in Big Bear. It even has a ghost name George! We didn’t see George, but we did see a steak (Vegas’ red meat appetite returned) and a pound of crab legs.
The next day we woke up ready to explore The Village at Big Bear Lake.
Remember when Elvis moved across the country with us? He continues to pop up on road trips.
It’s such a cute little town. I can’t believe we hadn’t been up there yet! We will take advantage of the skiing once the snow comes. Vegas has her heart set on learning to snow board, but I’m a purest.
We were also pleasantly surprised by the food. We found brunch Nottingham’s, a hole-in-the-wall tavern restaurant that’s part of a hotel. It looked a little sketch, but it was really good! I got huevos rancheros with sweet potato tots and Vegas got a steak eggs benedict with hash browns.
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Today we’re back home and I’m typing this post before dragging myself to the gym. I have some things to sweat out, but it was a marvelous mini-break!
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I’d wake up in Vegas with Vegas any day.
Have you ever been to Vegas? Ever placed a bet?
Will you skiing or snow board this winter?
You had me at SALMON PIZZA. Omg.
It was unreal good!
Looks like an awesome trip! I went to Vegas as a kid, and all we did was eat and see the Blue Man Group, because what else do you do there with pre-teens….
Woooo congrats on winning some $ lady!! It sounds like you had a blast. And I agree, Big Bear is totally a cute little town! I love how many getaway spots we have quick road trip access to from SD 🙂
It is awesome! We need to more days in the week. Or to win more money. Haha!
i can’t wait to go to vegas one day, i just have to turn 21 first!
Haha – definitely wait til 21. 😉
Vegas, yes – many times. my favorite is roulette, I always put a fat stack on #27, and most often seem to win. that 35:1 payout also makes me scoop up the chips and walk away, ha!
I have never placed a sports bet – I would not know how, ha! – but we did spend SIX HOURS at a craps table once. we were winning BIG, and a free chartered trip back was the result of winning big, ha! it is fun, but I really don’t like to spend a ton of money – I give myself a (tiny) daily limit and just usually get lucky.
we will be in Vegas right before we head to San Diego next month – weeee!
I reallllllly want us to go to Vegas together one day.
Sounds like a dream weekend to me! I am now deadset on finding a salmon pizza like that one day…sorry Vegas I’m a fish over red meat gal! Have you ever been to Lake Arrowhead village? So cute as well and has a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory!!!
I’ve never heard of it, but will have to check it out! I LOVE Rocky Mountain Chocolate. Thanks!
I was at the LINQ a week before you!! I justttt missed you. I was there for halloween weekend and it was crazzzzyyy. i love vegas!
That’s awesome! I bet Vegas was insane on Halloween.
Welcome to the Week In Review. I hope you enjoyed your stay. Do come again.
I still covet those tater tots and of course the champagne. A sweet, flirty cocktail (or just the first part) would be so good right now.
The first part? You mean a sweet? 😉
I’ve never been to Vegas before, but it does look like fun. That salmon pizza and that brunch! I have no words….
I love Vegas. Even better when I’m winning. There are so many great restaurants there. Those cab legs look amazing!
There’s not much I love more than a good Cab. Besides winning, of course. 🙂
Dang that looks like the perfect weekend!
Well done on your winnings! David and I always bet on 2 horse races in the UK – the grand national and the Epsom Derby – and I always end up winning money on it! But I still only make such a small bet! Haha!
And I love the ‘natural steroids’ according to a football coach! Ticks on the sleep, steak and water… Maybe it’s time to start drinking milk again 😉
I’ve never been to a horse race! It’s on my list to do ASAP – there’s a big track 20 mins from me now!
I have always wanted to go to Vegas. My husband has been several times, and I want to go, dammit. I need to do some damage at buffets and overly expensive but amazing restaurants.
And people watch the shit out of that place.
The people watching alone is worth it! It’s unreal what some people think is OK to wear or do in public.
LOL at you marrying your “what happens in Vegas”! One of my hidden talents is that I’m really good at poker. Like undefeatable. But I refuse to play for money. I used to play with some guy friends but I’d make them play for matchsticks, and when I went to the casino in my hometown I’d play on the 1c machines because I couldn’t bear to lose any money. Even though I never lost. Gambling just makes me nervous, and I’m convinced that everything would go wrong the second I started putting real money on the line! But your winnings are convincing me to give it another shot!
If you’re really that good, you gotta try it. just give yourself a money limit – $100 and your done. There’s plenty of other things to do too!
I LOVE FIZZ!!!! Seriously one of the best spots to have a very fancy cocktail! We’ll be at Caesar’s for NYE this year and I cannot wait!
Love that you got out of town for a bit and, of course, I just love looking at all the food! 🙂
Whaaaaat?! If we end up in Vegas for NYE, I’m stalking you. I love Caesars.
Are you going to go back to Vegas with me to visit Katrina?!
Twist my arm…
Wow crazy busy weekend full of delicious food.
I can’t understand those crazy stepper elliptical machines. My gym got rid of my favorite elliptical and replaced them with these. I just do not get them.
It took me a solid 30 mins before I began to appreciate it. Do NOT try going backwards though. Disaster…