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Tonopah Restaurant – Good Eats in the Middle of The Desert

lmednick — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 05:51:39 +0000

Banc Club Restaurant
Tonopah, NV
(directions below)

This review was thoughtfully provided by my good friend Louis. We used to work together, and he is a regular reader of this site. Thanks for the review, Louis, and if anyone else is interested in writing for the site, please get in touch.

Memphis Championship Barbecue: The Name Says It All

LarsVargas — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 14:55:35 +0000

Memphis Championship Barbecue
2250 E. Warm Springs Road
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 260-6909

Since moving from Orlando, we haven’t ventured out into barbecue land. Orlando has lots of barbecue places (some not worth going into, some are excellent, most are OK). We weren’t sure what to expect in Vegas, which doesn’t have as many barbecue places. After narrowing down the choices, we decided to try Memphis Championship Barbecue. There are four locations. We chose the one near us at Warm Springs and Eastern.

A new adventure in cuisine: food with no flavor

LarsVargas — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 04:50:20 +0000

Grand Café
Green Valley Ranch Station Casino
2300 Paseo Verde Parkway
Henderson, Nevada 89052

Mrs. Vargas and I are huge fans of the Green Valley Ranch Station Casino. We live nearby, so it’s easy to get to. The gaming is always fun (I’m partial the to Monopoly slot machines) and we have enjoyed many great meals at “The Feast” buffet.

Want Mexican? Seek out La Cabaña!

LarsVargas — Thu, 10 Nov 2005 18:52:48 +0000

La Cabaña Mexican Restaurant
526 S. Martin L King Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
(702) 366-0039

Repeat after me: “Taco Bell is not Mexican food.” Fortunately, La Cabaña is not Taco Bell. La Cabaña is in a forgettable strip mall that makes you want to drive by more than stop in. That would be a mistake.

This is a favorite with the lunch crowd at the office and I know why. The food is excellent and the prices are cheap. For $4.95, about the same price as a combo meal at Taco Bell, you get to select form about 15 different combos, including chimichangas, burritos, taquitos, tacos, and more. Most combos come with beans and rice, and a few even offer extra sides like sour cream and guacamole.

Walk on down to Cook on Wok

LarsVargas — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 04:43:20 +0000

Cook On Wok
390 N. Stephanie St.
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 458-8899

Cook on Wok is one of those places that’s easy to miss if you’re not looking for it. And missing Cook on Wok would be a shame. When you enter the unassuming storefront restaurant, you notice the décor is something out of a late-90′s restaurant catalog. And what’s with the name? I haven’t figured it out, either. Do not let the décor or name deter you, however. This is a restaurant well worth visiting.