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Recipe updated since original posting.

[orphancookie69]

9/11-9/13: Las Vegas, NV 2020

I am back, but back from where? Vegas of course. This last weekend was the perfect quiet moment to get away from the smoke of California and visit our old friend, Las Vegas. Drive up was pretty good and the air quality was much much better. But then again, who can breath when we are all wearing masks? But that is the case anywhere you go. But the parking is free. Yes I said free, for right now. 

We normally stay at the Mirage, and thought about staying at Bellagio or Venetian (as we always end up there) but decided to try something new, New York New York! A classic Vegas hotel, like Paris, that stops time and takes you to a different city all together. I thought my husband was crazy for spending so much time looking up food before we left but he found an Irish Pub in New York New York called- Nine Fine Irishmen. My world was changed, when I tried Guinness Ganache. We ended up eating there twice, and the drinks are excellent, the food is amazing, and the atmosphere made my soul feel at home. 

Next morning we could not break tradition in viewing the conservatory at Bellagio. Current theme is Japanese with Hello Kitty! So much work goes into the art there and it always such a pleasure to see. It’s almost disappointing in a way that every time you go there it is just excellent. I would be surprised to go and see anything but that. After that on to breakfast at Bouchon in Venetian. We ended up going twice, once each morning. The first morning we tried something different, normally ordering the “american breakfast”, and ordered Crab Eggs Benedict and Country Fried Steak and Eggs. Next day we ordered the American Breakfast, but found we liked the white sausage and eggs better. It was basically white pudding in sausage form? Amazing. 

You gamble to shop right? We first went to the South Outlets, which are doing pretty good. Vegas, like anywhere else, is experiencing the slow death of retail but it was lines to get in the stores and fairly busy. We tried the North Outlets later, as it is usually the higher end version of the South Outlets and found less stores and less name brand stores. With less tourists, there were way more locals than I was used to seeing. I would not be surprised if the North Outlets were closed by the time we get back out there. 

For dinner, we went to a place off the strip for some really really good steak. There was also a person sized portrait of Chris Farley as a french officer? It was an odd sight for sure. The bread was amazing, Salad was very refreshing, and dinner was Steak/Pork with Au Gratin Cauliflower. Soooo good. Highly recommended. 

Next day was the leaving day but we had tried to schedule a visit to the Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay and could not do so until late the last day. So before hitting the road, we walked through Shark Reef. It has been many years since I had gone with my family, when me and my cousins were all wee little lasses. Sharks were magnificent as always, and the octopus was sleeping in an adorable way. Nice to see it still there! Updated for the times of course with “Man is destroying nature signs”, not that they are wrong. 

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[forevercarpediem227]

Thank you @dayann09 @ice_ice_bravo @leahbearzz for my birthday night out! #momofukumilkbar #momofuku #thecosmopolitan #ninefineirishmen #blackvelvet #ramen #porkbellybuns #cerealmilkicecream #cornflakes #foodie #foodporn #birthdaydinner #bucketlistcheck #beer #icecream #porkbelly https://www.instagram.com/p/B9LoLOIn44w/?igshid=cbpmcgrxqmg1

[scanman73]

One night only am I a Las Vegas Knights fan. Go Leafs Go! #lasvegasknights #lasvegas #vegas #hockey #selfie #mapleleafsforever #ninefineirishmen (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[schweissdoors]

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Las Vegas Bar Pod Hydraulic Window/Canopy   Nine Fine Irishmen is a Las Vegas south-side strip-located pub of epic proportions located just across from the MGM Grand Casino. The year-round outdoor patio and bar kiosk with a spectacular 360 degree view of the Las Vegas Strip opens up outside to the public with four Schweiss Hydraulic Designer Doors that provide shade to the area around the bar and when closed, they provide a tight seal and security to the contents inside.   https://youtu.be/ixSUNWTP08o   #SchweissDoors  #HydraulicDoors #DesignerDoors #CustomDoors #Manufacturing #MadeinUSA #ninefineirishmen #lasvegasstrip #thestrip #lasvegasblvd #DoorGuyMafia #MGMCasino #doorguysdoitbetter #thedoorlife #overheaddoors #doorsofinstagram (at Nine Fine Irishmen) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-KewXZgMBD/?igshid=1rv1yzmmnquea

[ndaylens]

Nights like this... am extra grateful. Cheers for more! #qualitytime #familytime #magners #ninefineirishmen #beer #restaurant #bar #foodiegram #drinks #lasvegasstrip #sincity #lasvegas2017 #lasvegas #travel #travelgram #familytrip #familytravel #usa #usa2017 #bisnarwanderinginUS2017 #ndaylensgratefulheart #ndaylenspinup #latepost #latergram (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[redheadspark]

I feel normal here. Lol #march2017 #vegas #ninefineirishmen 🍀 (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[adrasadventures]

Galway Girl#ninefineirishmen (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[ndaylens]

Buffalo Chicken Wings. Deserve the selfie as it complements my #spicylover taste buds. #ninefineirishmen #tablespread #dinnertime #chickenwings #buffalowings #magners #restaurant #bar #foodiegram #foodporn #lasvegasstrip #sincity #lasvegas2017 #lasvegas #travel #travelgram #familytrip #familytravel #usa #usa2017 #bisnarwanderinginUS2017 #ndaylensgratefulheart #ndaylenspinup #latepost #latergram #foodie #holidaze (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[forevercarpediem227]

Belated birthday dinner with the bestie @dayann09 and zack! #ninefineirishmen #irishpride #beer #baileys #cocktail #celticbreeze cocktail (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[rigo350z]

Drinking some guinness #ninefineirishmen (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[ndaylens]

"Let's make dinnertime matter." #unknown #ninefineirishmen #tablespread #dinnertime #salmon #buffalowings #magners #macandcheese #bratwurst #fries #restaurant #bar #foodiegram #foodporn #lasvegasstrip #sincity #lasvegas2017 #lasvegas #travel #travelgram #familytrip #familytravel #usa #usa2017 #bisnarwanderinginUS2017 #ndaylensgratefulheart #ndaylenspinup #latepost #latergram (at Nine Fine Irishmen)

[reepakgugga]

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Nothing like a jig to keep your spirits up all night. #ninefineirishmen #newyorknewyork #lasvegas (at Nine Fine Irishmen)