Survived a week in Vegas,

[fxsales1959]

First off, I'd rather eat a bowl of glass or be sentenced to a hotel at Disneyworld than go to Vegas again. it was my 30-somethingth trip as we have our annual convention there. NAB (National Association of Broadcasters)
Only somewhat relatable incident here, was the boss decided to take the sales team out for Steaks on the last night.
I had nothing to do with restaurant Choice and ended up at a relic restaurant called Saltgrass in the Golden Nuggt down on Fremont St. We were seated around a large table and I was last to order. Waiter looked at me and I said.
"I'll take the 16oz ribeye and a ceasar salad. He said "how would you like it prepared to which I replied without blinking: 137 degrees. He looked at me like i grew horns. I looked at him and simply said "Just write it down"
Apparently someone in the kitchen had and kne how to use a thermometer because the steak was done perfectly.
For $75 it was probably the worst piece of meat I've eaten in a long time.
no gambling or the like. most of my meals were in the hotel restaurant because i was too tired at the end of the day to uber elsewhere and manage receipts for an expense report.
I was ready for some smoked meat when I got home. My new company nickname is now "Smoky" as I blathered on so much about smoking meat.

 

[DRKsmoking]

Sounds like you are done with Vegas and the restaurant food in most part.
#0 times, wow. For work , that would get old fast.

Always nice to come home to comfort and familiarity.

Now I want a smoked meat sandwich, lol

David

 

[Fueling Around]

First off, I'd rather eat a bowl of glass or be sentenced to a hotel at Disneyworld than go to Vegas again...

Gotta pay the bills there Smoky John

 

[Parshooter]

Yeah, I'd imagine Vegas on a business trip is not ideal. Might as well be in Des Moines. I've been many times, for pleasure. Last time was a couple years ago. Probably last time. So damn expensive.

 

[sandyut]

I feel the same, ear glass than be in Vegas. Sad about the steak. But not really shocked.

 

[tbrtt1]

Been there done that. Literally. Well......, The trade show part. And the Vegas part. And the Tradeshow in Vegas part. And the food part (though I have had excellent food in Vegas as well).

A punishment to rival death.

 

[chopsaw]

Carpenters have a training center in Vegas . They send guys from each local " all expenses paid "
No thanks . Sit in a classroom for 8 hours , and I hear the food is terrible . Anything else , outside the hotel is on you , PLUS , they have a curfew for being back at the hotel . Lol , really .
They keep trying to get me to go . First thing is , I'm retired . Second thing is , I don't need to know anything else to get you a tax break or a lower insurance premium .

 

[bigfurmn]

At least the steak wasn't terrible. Bonus, you didn't pay for it. . Glad you are back home there Smokey.

 

[civilsmoker]

Our last trip to Vegas was in the heart of the “slow the spread”. Was an awesome experience cause it was free of the masses…….we went for one purpose and one purpose only……and that was to eat at Hells Kitchen….that was epic!!

The only other 2 reasons I would go there again is for shot and the rodeo finals….i will say we didn’t stay on town but in St George….

 

[Dive Bar Casanova]

Saltgrass was the go to spot at one time as was the Golden Steer.
TikTok fame came, prices doubled - quality suffered.

We RV camp outside Vegas, drive in to Visit Granny Tator in the old folks home and only hit the cheap locals spots.

One bartender told us:
“The town changed when guys started buying $500 bottles of champagne just to shake and spray their friends with”.

We went to Outback near Summerlin. Our server was spun on drugs and acting screwball.
Manager comp’d our meals and gave us and others a stack of gift cards.

Used the cards at a different location:

 

[normanaj]

The wife wants to go to Vegas in the worst way and all I can think to myself is why?We can do the same thing in Ct. and it's less than an hour's drive and much more manageable and affordable plus the food is outstanding.We don't gamble we just go for concerts and the vet discounts make staying the night affordable enough especially if its a weeknight.The next morning in the car and back home in less than an hour.

 

[clifish]

The wife wants to go to Vegas in the worst way and all I can think to myself is why?We can do the same thing in Ct. and it's less than an hour's drive and much more manageable and affordable plus the food is outstanding.We don't gamble we just go for concerts and the vet discounts make staying the night affordable enough especially if its a weeknight.The next morning in the car and back home in less than an hour.

And the area around Mohegan Sun is at least nice. Vegas is a sh_t hole to walk around in. Went there in my early 20's for Comdex (computer trade show). Then took my wife there for her 40th. Gambled maybe $80 the entire time. Did take a $1300 (17 years ago) helicopter ride into the desert, that was fun. No way I am going back!

 

[texomakid]

I want to catch either a NASCAR or NHRA race in Vegas at some point. It's been 30 years since I've been there and that was a hit & run visit prior to a hitch in Indonesia. I think that was when they still gave away a lot of comps. I remember going to Binions after midnight and eating steak & lobster for $7.99 or something ridiculous like that. We always had fun back then.

 

[crazzycajun]

A friend of mine used to go at least once a year,until COVID he went for the first last month said he’s never going back

 

[ajbert]

Went last year for one very specific reason, to watch the LSU/USC football game. My wife was very happy to tag along but not for the game. The game was too loud, everyone either recording the game on their phones or looking at their phone between plays. Concessions were ridiculously priced and way too many people.

We stayed on Fremont Street for the first time, way too many people and street performers. We used to go there back in the 90's when I was stationed in San Diego. I don't even recognize the place anymore. I told the wife never again.