If you made it through Monday’s long post, congratulations.
My apologies if this one gets just as long.
After my adventures in poker and another late night, I spent the next morning repenting at the gym. I had an unpictured Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Quest bar, which is my favorite flavor for breakfast. They are lifesavers on the road!
I was really excited to be able to incorporate some VERY light weight glute work into my workout. Progress! It’s so good to be able to activate those muscles again.
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Then it was time for date night. That’s right. I ate only a Quest bar, worked out, and went to date night. That should tell you something about how late I slept. LOL!
We started our evening at an old school Vegas steakhouse off the Strip called Golden Steer. I’m talking rat pack old school. I wish I could have gotten a picture of the exterior, but it was raining when we pulled up (it never rains in Vegas – what’s with this bizarre weather?!).
It looks like a dive bar – it’s marked by a tacky gold sign in a strip mall. Then you walk in to this quiet, high-end steakhouse that is quintessential Vegas. There are waiters in bowties, a whole page of the menu is dedicated to steaks, Caesar salads are done table-side… and there are video poker machines at the bar.
We ordered the escargot to start, which was amazing. I chose the steak and lobster as my entrée, Vegas went with steak and crab. Plus asparagus and a baked potato. We barely touched our respective sides. There was so much food! We didn’t leave any wine behind though. 😉
Then we were off to the Wynn to see Le Rêve! Here’s a rare shot of the two of us wearing real clothes:
If you’re ever in Vegas, definitely check out Le Rêve. It’s a Cirque show, done on an aquatic stage with a one million-gallon water capacity. None of the seats are more than 40 feet from the pool-stage.
A solid stage moved in and out of the pool for different scenes. Sometimes the performers are swimming, sometimes they’re on platforms. It’s the craziest thing! I can’t imagine what production is like.
In the pool
On the stage
Throughout the show, actors are diving from god knows how many feet up, synchronized swimming in red heels, and changing costumes faster than I can imagine. Seeing as how I can barely swim, I was blown away.
The next morning we packed up to leave early enough to stop for brunch at Giada’s. It’s a must if you are ever in Vegas. We’ve had dinner there 3 or 4 times, but this was our first breakfast. It will not be our last!
Vegas ordered the chicken and waffles. They didn’t try to copy a classic southern friend chicken. Instead, they did something all their own. It was fabulous, especially with the chive waffle and whipped lemon butter. There may have been a finger or two dipped directly in said butter.
I never – and I mean never – order waffles. Those are reserved only for my love, Waffle House. For Giada, I made an exception. The #yolkporn on top of the Sunrise Waffles sold me (and people think I’m weird for topping MY waffle with an egg!).
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Not to worry – we had brunch beverages. Vegas had sparkling rosé and I had a sort of tequila-based mimosa called “The Destroyer.” A bold move at 11 am, but I’m a beast like that. This drink was a delicious mix of tequila, fresh tangerine juice, and basil.
Because we are truly gluttons (and because Vegas’ meal came with it), we had dessert. The limoncello soufflé with its buttermilk pour over was everything it should be. So light a fluffy it almost felt like eating air. *Almost*
Needless to say, Vegas and I have been eating muuuuuch lighter this week. It sure was fun though!
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This weekend we’re having a “glamping” adventure. Follow along in Instagram!
Have you ever eaten escargot? They’re really good – pinky swear!
Who’s your favorite Food Network star? I learned to cook watching Giada’s show!
Vegas has the BEST food! So jealous. I can’t wait to go back. The chicken and waffles look DANK. I remember eating tater tots out of a shoe in Vegas once- weirdest presentation ever from a restaurant, but I loved it!
It really does! You have to try Giada’s when you go back. I’ve never been disappointed! I have to know – where did you get shoe tots?!
Ah the circus looks so fun! I went to vegan a lot as a kid (grandparents loved to gamble:) but I don’t think I appreciate all the shows as much when I was little. Looks like fun!
I always wonder how people do Vegas with their kids. I feel like it would be pretty boring… and stressful if your kid is a troublemaker like I was. LOL!
omg I’m going to start making a list now for where I must eat in Vegas when I go in a few months. I definitely want that breakfast!
Yassss! I keep one on my phone of places to try and places we’d go back.
Oh.My.God Breakfast at Giada’s? Mind blown. In the best way possible.
And we have not seen that show!! I’m going to forward this to my husband so he can get us tix for November!!
You HAVE to try this! It would be perfect post-race. Please report back.
P.S. Have you seen Absinthe yet? That’s our all-time favorite show.
Looks like a fun trip! Those escargots look delicious—I’ve had them a couple times but not in a very long time!
We got hooked on them in France! What isn’t delicious soaked in butter? 😉
Vegas looks simply amazing! A whole different world from boring CT. Looks like you better go hungry . That show looks amazing, I’ve never been to anything like that
It’s a whole different world from anywhere! HA! You need to go eat your way through it.
Yum so many good eats I want everything! I bet Giada’s restaurant is SO good! I need to make it to Vegas again to enjoy more of the food and shows since I’m not really a big gambler.
You can definitely make a trip our of food and shows alone! And the people watching – don’t forget that part. 😉
Wow that all looks so delicious! I’ve never had the oatmeal quest bar .. I’ll have to try it! Yay for getting in quad workouts again!
You have to try it! It’s one of my favorite flavors these days. That, and the new Mocha bar.
ONE DAY I will get to vegas… and eat all the things. JUST YOU WATCH
YES! You need to go as a post-baby moon. Like the trip when you can escape and you “you” time again.
The cirque du soleil shows in Vegas are amazing! Looks like another fun weekend for you both.
They truly are! Have you seen Zumanity? We loved that one too.
Oh wow, I never knew Vegas had such good food (the place, not your lady)!! LOL you know I can relate to the whole it’s 3 hours after you woke up, and it’s already time for dinner 😉
And hmmm maybe I should give the whole eggs on waffles thing a try…
HA! They both keep me well-fed. 😉
When you have dinner that good, you really don’t even miss the other two meals. And YES – do the egg on a waffle!
Ugh… now I’m drooling at my desk. I need that souffle in my life!! Looks like you had such a great trip!
Laura, you look soooooo good (well both you and Vegas look amazing). Your videos and posts on IG are kickass. Just wanted to put that out there.
Also. “The Destroyer”? Lol hahaha. Only you.
Thank you! We clean up every once in a while.
I’m really glad you’re liking the videos. They’re been fun to post – I’ve never done much video before!
P.S. Duh. 🙂
Oh girl, this post is full of so much food porn. I need to get myself to Vegas for some food. I would eat a million of those limoncello souffles if I could.
I still dream about it!
the food in Vegas is awesome and you definitely made the best of it.
I would have gone to Giada’s restaurant too. I adored her growing up. Her and Rachel and the Barefoot Contessa.
Cheers to the Destroyer. I’d expect no less from you.
Ina is my other favorite. If I could eat with her and Jeffery one day, I’d be a happy (and very full) girl.
Look at FRankenknee go!!!! I want to see Rat pack Vegas, that sounds fun. I love a good dive bar. Mmmmm escargot! look at that asparagus and that big lobster tail. OMG look at my favorite couple!! I love me some Vegas, she’s the best. I love waffles but haven’t had them in a very long time. That chicken and waffle look darn tasty.
Rat pack Vegas is my favorite. I have a whole list of old school places. Complete with steaks in rank order. 😉
Escargot is a win in my book and when you get somewhere you know will cook it properly its a must order!
And in my eyes eggs can be added to anything. Waffles? No problem. Anything can be made better with an egg!
I’ve never had bad escargot, but I also never order it from anywhere I think might be sketchy. Like the shitty French restaurant down the street. Nothankyou.
I like the way your egg eyes think.
I always want to see a show when I’m in Vegas, but since I’m always there for a conference or some sort of event, I never get the chance to. Le Reve sounds really neat! And I love Giada – will have to keep it in mind for brunch sometime.
We hadn’t been to a show in forever, so we specifically stayed an extra day this time so we could squeeze it it. Well worth it! As was the trip t Giada’s. 🙂