An Old Vegas Casino, and great food.

So I grew up in North Las Vegas. Not just North Las Vegas but one of the oldest parts of, I could almost literally throw a rock at Rancho High School and Jerry's Nugget. I've been eating at Jerry's as long as I can remember, been drinking there since I was 21, etc.

I introduced my roommate and valued commentator Rabbit to Uncle Angelo's inside Jerry's this last week. It's a great place to eat. Real down to Earth and chill. Great music playing in the background (The Rat Pack makes a few appearances), an attentive wait staff, and prices that are definitely reasonable, I'm surprised I didn't take her there earlier.

We started off with the Garlic Zappoli, which are essentially small fried pieces of dough soaked in garlic butter and fresh garlic nom-i-ness. The helping is so big me and Rabbit feared we would only eat this large bowl of garlic dough and bits and not be able to eat our dinner. Stromboli for our main meal, we had the Chicken Zesto, which is grilled chickens and mozzarella, we had it sans jalapeños. The thing is so big that it was split in two, and Rabbit didn't finish it. Follow all this up with some awesome Tiramisu, and we were stuffed, and still paid like $30.

Over all I always forget about heading out that way since I've moved to the opposite side of the world and now am closer to Sam's Town than Jerry's, but it's worth the trip no matter what part of town you're coming from.

I eat many noodles.

I am a fan of Asian food.
Then again, being a tried and true fatty, I really am a fan of any food. But for now, a triple decker for everyone.

1: Noodle House in the GoldCoast.
This was a good little place to come upon inside one of the classics of Las Vegas. It's off the strip just a tad, has good prices, and me and Rabbit both nommed hard. The food took a minute to get to us (it's all prepared nice and fresh) so the nice manager brought us an extra appetizer. Now, it was a few weeks back, so hopefully Rabbit will come through with remembering what we ate.
Update: Rabbit came through for me. She had Sweet and Sour chicken, that was good. I had Chicken Chow Mein and was impressed. Our appetizer that was ordered was crispy duck (mmm duck), and the freebie was orange chicken, that was really good too.

2: Thanh Huong
This is a place not far from UNLV. I've eaten there probably far too often in the last year. I've eaten many of their wonderful sammiches, their noodle plates, and of course, pho. This place definitely rocks up there as one of my favorite places to get lunch. It's quick, clean, and close to work. Me and a coworker eat here normally for under $15 total, but have yet to spend more than $20.

3: Chow King
This is another joint near the college. It's essentially fast food. They have sio pao, noodle plates, and the thing I go there for the most: Spicy chicken. They have a schezwan style powder they coat the fried chicken in, and it's just good. It's not overly greasy, it's cheap (2 pieces and a side for around $5), and it's good. The side is rice and a mushroom gravy. I'm not sure, over all, what the deal with the mushroom gravy is, but I'm not knocking it.

These are three quick and easy picks for the day. Definitely make me nom.

We Eat Too Many, on the third try, that is.

So most of Ms. Rabbit and my adventures happen in the wonder that is Las Vegas. We drive around looking for food and randomly stop to, as she would happily say, "Nom, nom, nom." Our latest adventure took us down Boulder Highway at 9:00 pm on a Sunday, looking for the afore mentioned "Noms." We started with Sam's Town. We figured they should have a 24 hour Cafe, and we fail. Continue down the road a bit and we get to the East Side Cannery. Their little hole in the wall Cafe ("Snaps") is a bit busy, we wait in line for 10 minutes like good little fatties. We get inside, order our drinks, and begin to wait. And wait. 15 minutes pass, we've gotten a refill, and no Server. We watch as tables around us begin sending cold orders back. I'm guessing they were just understaffed and having a bad night, at least that's what I hope was happening.

We made like a tree, and got the F out. Across the street we go, to the Long Horn, where it's not a palace and it's not a town, and some other lyrics to the radio song. We get in, get seated, and get to order. Their menu is a bit small, but it's decently priced and worth it. I got the Finger Food Basic. Mini Burritios, some cheesy taquitos, wings, fingers, and onion rings. Everything tasted great, for the price. The wings and fingers were medium, but had a great flavor for medium. And I seriously got a plate full of ranch, sour cream, salsa, and ketchup. Rabbit got a decent Patty Melt. This is all besides the fact.

The joy of our night and the orgasm of our hungry coupling was the Strawberry Shortcake. It's $3.99. It's huge. Seriously it had to be 6"x6"x6". Covered in strawberries, whipped cream, strawberry goo. It was wonderful. I do believe Ms. Rabbti "Squeed in her Pants." Even us, two professional fatties couldn't finish it, it was that freaking large.

So, for all of you with a sweet tooth in the middle of a Sunday Night, hit up Longhorn on Boulder Highway. It'll make your noms come true.