Not much going on this week, so we talk about: -Our alcohol intake -The NBA in Las Vegas -We booked our trip! -Tips for planning a trip -O Review -How many Cirque shows do we need?
In Our First Non-Recap Podcast, We Discuss: -The future of MGM-Mirage -South Dakota is not Vegas -The Real World Reunion is the best thing to ever happen to us -Thoughts on Steve Wynn -Book Review: 24/7
-Why can't we sleep? -Stroll through the Wynn -Differing views on the Venetian... -...but Booze Tubes rock -Dinner at Fix -Bottle Service at Tryst -Southwest loses my luggage, but who cares?
Note: We tried to keep this one short, and it ended up being over an hour anyway...whatever, it's free.
That mustachioed bartender said what?! 2nd Evening in Vegas.
-To Nap, or Not to Nap? -Mon Ami Gabi -Planet Aladdin and Mount Gay -Fashion on the Excalibur Tram -Best Value in Las Vegas -Mix Lounge -Gambling 20 Minutes into your 21st Birthday
Note: This one is a bit long, and we get a little schnockered towards the end...you have been warned.
Objects in motion...stay away from downtown. Day 2 in Vegas.
-Wakey Wakey -NBA fans' saggy pants -The Nugget isn't so bad... -...but Binion's is -Cabbie gives us the real (?) scoop on NBA weekend -Ode to Chicken Fingers -Awful service at the Cabana at Bellagio
In the very first Podcast, VegasRy and RollThaDice cover their first day in Las Vegas.
-Southwest Airlines -Bellagio Checkin -Bill's Gamblin' Hall and Saloon -Imperial Palace -Joe's Seafood -The Beatle's Love
Edit: Apologies on the poor quality during a portion of this. Being the pro that I am, I forgot to flip down my mic....as we said, we're working out the kinks.
There are a ton of changes going on at the Luxor nowadays. Walking through there last weekend it's impossible to not notice the walled off areas and construction. Ordering a few drinks at what is/was(?) Nefrititi's lounge, I decided to ask the bartender a couple questions about what is going on. I happened to record the whole discussion on my iPod:
-The Egyption theme is going away, and they are moving towards a more adult-oriented property.
-The PURE group is opening and operating a version of DJ AM's Los Angeles club, LAX. It will be twice the size of RA, and have it's own sushi bar.
-Nefrititi's lounge will have no more live music.
-The high-roller area in the center of the casino has been removed and there will be a center bar in it's place.
-Upstairs is changing, with the ride and arcade taken out, and possibly the tomb.
-The Nile Bar will be expanded.-An Ultra Lounge, and a tattoo shop upstairs. (I think this is what he said, a little muffled)
-A couple 'mystery things' upstairs.
Also, not mentioned is a new steakhouse called Aspen 702.
Now you never know the accuracy of comments made by casino employees, as more than a few don't seem to even know what hotel they work for, but this guy seemed pretty legit.