I am Lars Vargas

Category: Full Service Restaurants

There’s something to be desired about having food brought from the kitchen rather than having to go to the steam trays to fetch it. When I go out to eat, you’ll hear about it.

  • Tonopah Restaurant – Good Eats in the Middle of The Desert

    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.

    It’s not often that one finds a restaurant that makes you take a second look. But I found one.

    It’s at the Banc Club and it’s in Tonopah. Where in the heck is Tonopah? Tonopah is the approximate half-way point between Reno and Las Vegas. On 95N @ Craig Rd. it’s 200 miles to Tonopah or about 3.5 hours drive. (more…)

  • Memphis Championship Barbecue: The Name Says It All

    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.

    I love barbecue. For some folks, barbecue is a religion, and their own denomination is the only True Way for barbecue. I am not one of those people. I like barbecue no matter Texas style, Memphis style, Southern style, or some other style. Good barbecue is good barbecue. Memphis Championship Barbecue is really good barbecue. (more…)

  • A new adventure in cuisine: food with no flavor

    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.

    Last time we went there, the line at “The Feast” was longer than our tolerance for lines, so we decided to try a different venue. The Grand Café is a short walk from The Feast, so we went there. (more…)

  • Want Mexican? Seek out La Cabaña!

    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.
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  • Walk on down to Cook on Wok

    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. (more…)