Week 72 Origin India

Happy Halloween friends! I know we are very behind with blog and because we have been so busy, the next couple of reviews are just going to be posted by me. For this week I am about to review, we went to Origin India. Brett was there too, but because most of you know, or if you don't, he is on the east coast helping with the hurricane for emergency response, so as I mentioned above, I will be writing the review from one side. :) 

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What Teray Says...

So this week we headed for one of my favorite types of food, Indian food. Brett got a Groupon for a prefix meal that included one appetizer, two meals and one dessert for under  25 bucks, not bad at all if you ask me. Origin India is located right across from the Hard Rock on Paradise. There are many restaurants in that plaza so it is a pretty good place to head if you are looking for somewhere to eat. 

Origin India is beautiful inside; it is the type of place where you immediately want to host an upscale dinner party. We were seated right away and our waiter went over everything with us. I started with a red wine and Brett ordered an Indian beer. The red wine that I chose had to be some of the best that I have ever had. It was a Scarbolla, which now that I know I like, I will buy it in the store. I tasted Brett's Indian beer and it was pretty good too. I am not the biggest beer fan, so for me to like it, it must have been pretty good. 

For an appetizer we ordered homemade paneer cheese tikka, stuffed with apricots and raisins, marinated in coriander and basil glazed in Tandoor, pickled red cabbage. I had never had this before, but let me tell you, it was delicious and the best appetizer I had at an Indian restaurant ever. We also ordered sweet walnut and raisin bread, which was amazing and they should start selling it in stores. 

For dinner we ordered two family style meals that we could share along with white rice. We got the Southern Indian style diced lamb stir fry with curry leaves, black mustard seeds, whole Kashmiri chilli and coconut  and the Homestyle chicken curry scented with kaffir lime leaves, and smooth onion tomato sauce. Both of the meals had so much meat in them and the flavors were to die for. The lamb was cooked to perfection as well as the chicken curry. I would order both of those dishes again being the best that I have ever had and would probably drive there just to get them to go as well. My mouth is watering just typing this. 

For the dessert we ordered Gulab Jamun, which is Spongy mild balls made from cottage cheese and dry milk soaked in sweet syrup, served hot. The dessert was not only perfectly sweet, which is what I needed for the meal to be complete, but it was also light enough to not give you a major stomach ache after all of that food. 

Overall, the service was impeccable, the drinks were amazing and the food was some of the 

best I have had in my life. Without a doubt I rate Origin India 5 out of 5. Perfection. 

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week

Thanks to Patty and Juan for providing me with my outfit of the week this week. Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. There are so many things I love about this look that I don't even know where to start. My top is a is a sheer, rich red with a shiny textured collar. What is so aw

esome about this top is that it is shorter in the front and longer in the back which makes it perfect to wear with a form-fitting bottom. As you can notice, the back is pleated, love so many details in one top. The pants are a camel color and are pleather from the knees down and on the pocket area. My newest accessory from Sparkle by Patty's Closet is a pin that goes on your collar. You put one pin on each side to create the look of a necklace. Mine is gold with little bows, but there are other metals and designs available at Sparkle. This look can be found at the Rainbow 

locations of Patty's and Sparkle.

Make sure if you haven't already you like the Patty's Facebook page which is linked above as well as the Sparkle page. If you aren't lucky enough to have either of those stores by you, check out shop.ilovepattyscloset.com to order online. 

Until next time, cheers to what's important in life, family and friends who are just like it. <3 

Week 71 Firkin

Welcome back everyone! We hope are having a wonderful October. Although it is mentioned every week, we are thankful for all the new views, comments, likes, followers, etc. To hear that you guys now look forward to your date nights as much as we do is pretty awesome. Remember you can find our blog on the Las Vegas Informer http://lasvegas.informermg.com/ under the Local Interest Section. We also have a Facebook page which we update frequently, so be sure to check it out, http://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants

What Teray Says...

So for the past few weeks driving home from my office I have noticed Firkin, even from the outside it looked like a fun place, and I love to try anything that is fairly new. I have only had English food one other time and it was not a pleasant experience, so I was honestly looking forward more to the drinks and atmosphere than the food when I purchased the Groupon. 

Firkin is located on Paradise right over by the Hard Rock. When you walk in there is an area with booths, then tables and the bar, a pool table area and another room where you can sit and eat. At first we sat in the booth area, but quickly I felt out of the loop and wanted to move over to a table by the bar; the hostess was extremely easy going and didn't seem to mind. 

Our waiter was very nice with a great sense of humor and went over the drink specials. I decided to order a Washington Apple made into a mixed drink because it was on special and Brett got a beer. I was nervous because I didn't know if this apple drink would be strong but Brett assured me that it was basically a shot size of liquor and made into a bigger drink. I had to have two because it was so good. 

We took a little bit to decide what we wanted for our appetizers and ended up going with the calamari. I love calamari, and although it wasn't my favorite type from an Italian restaurant, it was very good. Of course like I mention in many reviews, it didn't taste too fried, which is the main reason that I liked it. 

For our meals I ordered a fried fish sandwich asking Brett if this was an English choice and he got bangers and mash. My sandwich was pretty good, but I would have probably been better off if I ordered a pizza like I wanted to. LOL. I must not be a fan of English food, because I have not enjoyed it either time I ordered it. 

For dessert we ordered the bread pudding, which besides the drinks was the best part of the meal. 

Overall, I really enjoyed the vibe of Firkin, I probably would go back just to hang and not approach it like an English bar, but just a regular bar. I rate it 4 out of 5. 

What Brett Says...

Another week where we decided to let Groupon decide, very thankful to deals.  We have to save some cash when we are averaging $3100/yr on just eating out for the blog.  So given the opportunity to save some cash we jump on it.  This week Groupon was offering 50% deal for "Firkin."  Haven't heard of it, no worries I didn't either.  Firkin is an English restaurant/pub across from the Hard Rock.  They are fairly new, I think they are in the right spot.

drinking crowd.  I since heard that the bar crowd is a pretty good time.  

Not thinking too highly of the area, except for the Hard Rock itself, I wasn't really sure what to expect.  When we parked I was already excited...there was a silver Delorean parked in front.  Being a true child of the 80's I am required to get giddy and hyped by the greatest movie car of all time.  So the restaurant itself is pretty large, a lot bigger then what I thought could have gone in at that location.  They have a large bar area, a good amount of table seats, a bar game area, and a self serve beer wall.  I didn't try the beer wall out but apparently you pay for a number of drinks and have a token type thing that allows you to pour a set number of beers.  The inside had an awesome atmosphere, if I was going out drinking this would be my spot.  It reminded me of an awesome English Pub in Minneapolis...except they didn't have the second floor yard for playing yard bowling.  It is just set up really well, it has a good flow for a food crowd or a 

Our server was a pretty chill guy, he looked like he belonged in an English pub as well.  He had good suggestions and made things flow.  He interacted with us and made sure everything was working out.  He also made sure to take care of Treat with her drinks, she isn't big on shots so he set her up right with some shots converted into mixed drinks.  He would do a good.job getting her drunk for me if I ever needed to see that.  A big plus is that when asked for suggestions he didn't automatically go with pricker items.  He was a key element to us having a great time.

The food was also pretty good.  I was surprised that the menu wasn't overwhelmingly English.  They had some key items but it was a well rounded menu.  We started off with some calamari...it is a safe bet anywhere.  It was really good, the sauce was money.  For dinner I went with a standard of English food, hangers and mashed.  When I go to English restaurants I either get that or the chicken pot pie.  Theirs was really good and filling.  They also bring some English spicy mustard that finishes the taste off perfectly.  I also had a couple Crown and Cokes thanks to their drink specials.

Overall it was a nothing over the top experience.  I don't say that in a bad way, it was amazing.  They just don't try to get crazy with things.  They keep everything simple and everything they do they do it well.  I would like to check out the bar scene the next time I've got some guys in town.

Rating...5 out of 5

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week

Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. I love anything in in the darker shades and the embellishment and metallics in this look make it really stand out. The top is a tunic that flairs out which makes i

t perfect to pair with leggings. Around the neck is so much embellishment is takes the place of wearing a necklace, which is really big for fall. My leggings are also from the Rainbow location, and as we all know with cooler weather now here, fun leggings are on your must have list. My earrings are from Sparkle by Patty's Closet (the Rainbow location) and my fringe booties (available in camel and black) are from Heart&Sole by PC. You can find this whole look at the trifecta of stores located on Rainbow and Windmill. ♥

Make sure you check out the Patty's Closet, Sparkle, and Heart and Soul Facebook pages that are linked above and if you don't have one near you check out shop.ilovepattyscloset.com .

Until next time, cheers to having it all <3 

Week 70 Culinary Dropout

Welcome back friends! Can you believe we not only are halfway through October but also that this is week 70?! I cannot tell you how appreciative we are to everyone who follows, likes, comments on, emails, and chats with us about the blog. We are so blessed with all the opportunities this blog has provided us, all the amazing people we connect with because of it and the memories we are making together.  It is always such an amazing feeling that people recognize me when I go into Patty's Closet and they buy the outfits of the week that I wear. Thank you Patty, Juan and Jose for helping me every week and inspiring me with your passion. Brett and I love the time we get to spend together and look forward to our dates every week, so again thanks for joining us on this continuing journey. 

Remember you can always find us in the Las Vegas Informer under the Local Interest Section http://lasvegas.informermg.com/ and you can keep up with all the latest news for our blog on our Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants

What Teray Says...

So many people have talked to us about going to the Culinary Dropout at the Hard Rock. I knew that the decision was made when I talked to one of my closest gal pals Chelsie a few weeks back that this restaurant was now in Vegas and she raved about the one in Arizona. 
As I mentioned above, Culinary Dropout is located in the Hard Rock Casino. It is easy to find from parking and it is tucked to the side but opens out into an outside area which surrounds the pool, so the restaurant has a really open, fun feel. 

We were greeted right away by the friendliest hostess. We compared notes on our sock buns and I knew immediately this was going to be a good experience. Brett and I were seated at a table right by the stage (a band was there) but bordered the outside seating so we were able to enjoy the gorgeous weather while still being on the inside of the restaurant. 

Not long after we were seated our waitress also incredibly friendly and helpful came over and took our drink order; Brett ordered beer in a brown bag and I ordered a glass of Riesling. The drink prices were so reasonable for the strip that I was blown away quite frankly. Mixed drinks were 10-12 dollars, wine averaged about 8 bucks and beer was reasonable too. While waiting for our main drinks our waitress brought over a drink that the bar tender made for someone by mistake that they didn't want (great more for us!). This drink was called "mule' something and it was an amazing ginger mojito type drink that might be one of the best combinations I have ever had in a cup. If I could remember the ingredients and the recipe I bet I would be drinking it weekly, so maybe it is better that I don't recall. Haha. 

For our appetizer we had to go with what everyone told us about, the hot pretzel bites and provolone fondue cheese. Holy crow was this amazing! The portion size is excellent and every bite I was just in sheer delight savoring as my mouth watered for the next one. I probably would go back just for that and to drive to the Hard Rock for pretzels, you know that they have to be good. 

As for our food, which also came out very quickly, I ordered the turkey pastrami which was on a pretzel roll. I know, I became obsessed with the pretzel and Brett ordered a burger. For my sandwich, again it was amazing and so filling I could only finish half. If you know me that never happens with pastrami; I am obsessed with it. The price was also awesome for the strip. I didn't try Brett's burger but from what he said it had to be amazing. He will explain more in his portion of the review. 

The only complaint I had was that the band was very loud where we were sitting. I am not going to take points off for this though because I am not the biggest live music fan. That is a personal issue I have because I like music soft (ask Brett, in the car I always turn the volume down) unless I am at a pool or a nightclub and ready to dance. 

Culinary Dropout has such a fun vibe and the decor is absolutely awesome. I would love to go back not only for lunch and dinner but to try the brunch menu. I would also love to sit outside next time. If you are my friend you most likely will be invited to my birthday dinner which as of right now I will be having there. Without a doubt I would rate Culinary Dropout 5 out of 5 and one of my favorites out of this whole blog experience so far and in Vegas as a whole. 

What Brett Says...


This week we went a route out of the box.  We went to a very touristy casino, Hard Rock.  Living in Vegas often means you avoid places heavy in tourists.  Not sure why we decided to surround ourselves in with "woo girls," men in metallic shirts, and fanny packs but we did.  I guess occasionally you need to enjoy what your town is know for, at least it was off the strip.  This week we went to "Culinary Dropout."  

Culinary Dropout is located along the pool, part of the seating is next to the pool.  On a nice night it might be one of the most comfortable place to eat a meal and relax.  The entire atmosphere is just cool; it has the theme of a restaurant gone wrong but they put it together in a way that makes it work.  It isn't overbearing and it isn't trashy.  They also have a small stage for live bands.  The unfortunate thing is that we weren't told there would be a live band and we were seated directly in front of the band.  Which may be great if we were there to see the performance, unfortunately we were there on a date.  Once the band started warming up (and there is nothing worse then listening to a sound check) conversation was impossible.  I just wish we were told that we would be dining with a speaker.  If they would have warned us we would have asked to be seated elsewhere, imposing the band on us was poor customer service on their part.  Or they could have warned us when we made our reservation.  Either way they need to realize some people are there for an enjoyable meal.  It didn't help that the band was pretty rough sounding.
One saving grace of the band situation was the service.  Our waitress was awesome.  From the minute we sat down she took care of us and made sure we experienced.  I really wish I remembered her name because she deserves praise.  At one point she brought us a free drink because the bar made an extra.  She was on top of things with suggestions and helping us decide between things.  She really did make the meal better.

Dipping things in hot cheese, I really can't think of anything better as an appetizer.  We decided to get the soft pretzel bites with cheese.  This was great, I am thankful I do not have access to these more often because they would be a staple of my diet and a major contributor to an expanding belt size.  For my entree I kept it simple and decided to get a burger, the Pub Burger.  Meat, havarti cheese, and bacon on a pretzel bun.  Simple and amazing.  My only complaint is that the bun fell apart halfway through the burger.  My suggestion is to put a lettuce leaf on the bottom to keep the bun dry and in one piece.  As for dessert, didn't make the cut this week.  Were were completely full and had no more room.  The free drink we got was almost like a mojito with ginger...in a brass culminate. It was delicious.

Overall I enjoyed Culinary Dropout.  I pointed out a few things that would have made it better, some more important than others.  If the service across the board is as good as we had then that alone makes it worth while.  The pretzel bites will get worked into my stomach again, even if it means I have to start hanging out at tourist spots.
4 out 5
Probably 5 out 5 without a band at our table

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week
Thanks to Patty and Juan for providing me with my outfit of the week for this date. Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. I am dying over this jacket. Every fashion magazine that you read highlights black and gold for the fall season (trust me on this). You can dress up any outfit wit

h a jacket and I am already thinking of many ways I can wear this. I paired it with a simple black dress also from Patty's. My teal flats with the gold undertone are from Heart&Sole by PC. I love to put a pop of color with a black outfit. My earrings from Sparkle by Patty's Closet are teal and gold and match my shoe colors. If you want to find this outfit just hit the trifecta of stores next to the Rainbow location.

To find all the pieces I am wearing you can visit the Facebook pages of Patty's, Sparkles, and Heart and Sole which are linked above when you click the name. If you are not lucky enough to have a Patty's near you, you can order these looks online at shop.ilovepattyscloset.com . Make sure you check their pages frequently because they always post all the newest items and latest news on events and store openings. 

Until next time, cheers to being classy and fabulous. xo

Week 69 Blue Fin Sushi

So I am the first to admit that we have been behind on the blog. Between Brett finishing up his internship and me working extra hours, life has been a little hectic. We can't complain though, we both are on this amazing life journey that is getting better and better everyday. 

Remember you can always find our blog on the LV Informer in the Local Interest section, http://lasvegas.informermg.com/. Also, we have a Facebook page for the blog and you can click the link and like it right here: http://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants 

What Teray Says...

So about two weeks ago Brett and I were both craving sushi. It was his turn to pick and I didn't mention I was craving it because I did not want to influence his decision. When he told me we were heading to Blue Fin Sushi, the first question I asked was if they had all you can eat, and the answer was yes. Of course, the all you can eat component made me a happy girl. 

For the sake of this review and rather than talking about all the sushi rolls one by one, I am going to just do a brief summary and talk about everything as a whole. The food was delicious. The sushi rolls had the biggest pieces that I have ever had at an all your can eat. I had to break them apart to eat them in one bite, which is nothing really to complain about. 

The following is a list of items that we ordered: edamame, salmon skin salad, blue fin lasagna, egg rolls, Hawaiian roll, Rainbow roll, Spider roll, Sunset roll, Arizona roll, octopus, mackerel and strawberry, green tea and mango mochi. 

If you are a dedicated follower of our reviews you will notice that we ordered a lot less then we normally do at all you can eat, again that is due to the portion sizes, which made us full a lot faster. 

Overall, I really enjoyed Blue Fin Sushi. It is not a place I would think of going back to right away just because it is over in Henderson and we live in the southwest. The service was good though and the food was delicious so I rate it 4 out of 5. 

What Brett Says...


We normally try to stick closer to home, at least to the south or the west.  This week we decided to travel over to the east side of the valley.  You all know how it is here, everything you need is in your section of town and you stay there unless you have to.  We figured we needed to expand our geographical horizons.  So we went to "Blue Fin Sushi" at East Sunset and Sandhill.  Sometimes I wish this blot was a sushi blog...I just can't get enough of the stuff.  Blue Fin offers all you can eat, which is a major factor in our decision of where to go.  For $26 you get one hour of all you can eat, an employee assured us not to worry about the time limit.

Blue Fin resembles most sushi restaurants in Vegas.  It is small, few tables, and a large sushi bar.  There really isn't much else to say about the physical aspect.  It served it's purpose.  The service was pretty good.  At one point it felt like we were the only customers in the place; I think part of that was because they saw us taking pictures of the food...they busted us.  Regardless we were able to order food frequently and for the most part it came pretty quickly.  And once they caught on we couldn't get water refilled fast enough.
With all you can eat sushi you either win or lose on quality.  I'll start by saying I would consider Blue Fin a win.  The fish tasted fresh and the roll selection was pretty large.  Some of the rolls we ordered we giant, like ridiculous sized.  They also don't overload the rolls with rice to fill you up quick.  I can't think of anything I didn't like with the actual food. 

My biggest problems I have is that you only get one hour, you are constantly ordering so you don't run out of time.  It makes it tough to enjoy yourself and your company.  I don't usually eat more in two hours, if anything I eat less because the "you are full...stop eating" trigger kicks in.  I know they said don't worry about the time limit but they always have the option to cut you off at one hour.  My other issue is alcohol not being included; other places offer it.  I'm not saying it has to be top shelf but even some lower end saki would be nice.  Overall I was pleased though and I would return.  I would suggest your party size be no larger then 4 people just for the size of the restaurant.
Rating 4 out of 5


Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week
Thanks to Patty and Juan of Patty's Closet for providing me with my outfit of the week for this date. Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. Sometimes the simplest looks make such a statement. I love this top, which is longer in the back and shorter in the front. The light-weight sheer material is my favorite type, and the best part is the leopard detailing on the sleeves by the wrists and at the collar. Leopard and ivory are both classic, so this top will take you through the seasons. I paired it with a solid brown mini and simple tank, but once it gets colder it will look awesome with some 

leggings and boots. You can find this fabulous top at the Rainbow location.

If you haven't already you should like Patty's Closet Facebook page which is linked above. You can see all the latest items from the new shipments and store events. If you aren't lucky enough to have a Patty's Closet near you, you can order from the online store. shop.ilovepattyscloset.com

Make sure you like the Facebook pages for the newest stores Sparkle by Patty's Closet and Heart and Soul by Patty's Closet. If you love accessories and shoes, these stores are for you. 
http://www.facebook.com/SparklebyPattysCloset 
http://www.facebook.com/HeartSoleByPc

Until next time, cheers to breathing in fresher air...xo

Week 68 Marbella

Hi friends! Can you believe it is October already? Wow, is this year flying! I can speak for both Brett and I that we love this time of year when the weather cools down. I love it for the fall fashions, but that is a given. :) 

Thanks to all the new followers this week on Facebook page and speaking of Facebook, remember you can like our page at: http://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants and you can find our blog on the LV Informer in the Local Interest section: http://lasvegas.informermg.com/ .

What Teray Says...

So this week Brett and I had cliche Vegas date of dinner and a show. We hardly ever go to shows because they can be pretty pricey, but I was lucky enough that the people at my amazing new jobs gave us Garth Brooks tickets for free! Garth Brook is Brett's favorite singer, so you can imagine my excitement to tell him we received these tickets.

I picked Marbella this week because I had a bunch of Groupon credit and ended up getting $40 for only $5. What a steal right?! Marbella is located right by the Palms on W. Flamingo. It is a tapas place that has small plates, medium plates, and large plates (which are typical dinner sized meals). 

A word to the wise, Marbella suggests that you make reservations on the week-end. I was a bit puzzled though because when I called earlier in the day the earliest they had was 8:15 and hardly any of the tables were full when we got there at 8:00. Oh well, better safe than sorry. 

I personally did not mind waiting a few minutes to be seated, but Brett was not very pleased with something that happened in the beginning of our date, I didn't even notice it so I couldn't even tell you what it was (I am sure he will explain below).  We started off by ordering carafe of Sangria. The Sangria at Marbella is nothing like the Sangria at Firefly, but it is amazing. To me it tastes more like Italians make Sangria, and I really enjoyed it being that is how it tasted to me back home in Jersey. 

The first two appetizers we ordered were the brussel sprouts (suggestion from two different staff members) and the empanadas. The brussel sprouts are the number one thing you need to try if you go to Marbella because they literally taste like chips; they are amazing. The empanadas (you get four of them) are fantastic as well. We tried our best to order items that we don't get when we go to other popular tapas places and our choices were great so far. 

For our second round of tapas we ordered the lamb sliders which came with sweet potatoe fries and the peppers stuffed with crab meat. Again, both of these were amazing. If they made a lamb burger there I would 100% order it for a meal if I went back. 

For dessert we ordered the torta de chocolate. I was really craving chocolate cake last week and this hit the spot. It is warm chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream. It is quite amazing if you ask me and definitely hit the spot. 

Overall, I would rate Marbella a 4.5 out of 5 and would definitely go back. I liked the vibe of the restaurant (the people, the service, the ear pleasing music being played on the piano). There are so many great choices on the menu I would order totally different things if we go back. 

What Brett Says...

This weeks review was inspired by another Grouping deal.  We like saving money as much as the next person.  We ended up going to "Marbella" which is a fairly new restaurant.  They are on Flamingo where the Ruth Chris steakhouse was.  They seem to do a little of everything; they have tapas, medium sized dishes, and larger entered...so you can decide what direction to take things.  If you decide to go check for a Grouping Now deal.

Real quick before I get into my usual format for the review I have to get my big complaint out there.  As someone that has pretty much had every job in a restaurant I am able to see things that others don't and I know when things aren't right.  The middle aged woman that was working; my guess either the owner or manager.  She is my biggest complaint.  
Customer service is huge for me and so is perception, perception is truth.  When we walked in she was talking to a group of employees, we stood at the hostess stand being ignored by her.  The minute a guest walks in they should be greeted, no ones back should remain turned to finish a conversation.  Ignoring me when you are a supervisor is strike one.  Strike two was watching her correct and discipline her staff while in view of the customers.  At no point should that happen, take it to the back of the house.  Your guests should not be exposed to your employees being managed, it should look like everything is a well oiled machine.  I attribute this to most likely her being new to being a supervisor.  
Now onto the review, starting with the service.  At first I was a little worried because our server seemed to not want to be there and she did not come off as friendly.  She eventually warmed up to us and even became pleasant.  She had some great suggestions and made sure we had everything we needed.  She sold us on a pitcher of sangria and helped convince use to order things we normally wouldn't.  I don't remember her having any help so she actually did a great job once she got rolling.

The restaurant itself was very nice.  It had a glassy feel to it but was still low key enough that jeans and a tshirt were ok.  There was however two girls next to us that were dressed similar to what I would assume off duty Hooker's would wear.  I was also happy that I could see a TV with the football game on.  The one downside to the physical stuff was the tables.  They went with white linen...covered with white paper.  I understand it keeps things clean and makes it easier to clean up.  I however feel it makes the place look a little cheap.  Spend the extra money and just wash the linens after each day.  Next thing you know they will have a paper towel roll on each table.  Other then that the decor was retro and everything created a comfortable atmosphere.

Now onto the part that matters most, the food.  We decided to go with more of the tapas type of meal then a big meal.  We had four different meals and dessert.  We started things off with one of the most unusual types of tapas I can think of.  We ordered their brussels sprouts; not exactly what you think.  Don't think of the brussel sprouts you were forced to eat as a child, think more baked chip style.  I'm not exactly sure how to describe them except to say they were delicious.  I wish they would sell these by the bag.  Our next item were the empanadas, good but nothing special.  Round three consisted of some pretty amazing stuffed peppers.  Round four to close out dinner were the lamb sliders.  After having Firefly's filet sliders I didn't think I would find better taps sliders, I was wrong.  These sliders were right on the money, topped with tzatziki sauce.  I think the one improvement would be to put these on fresh pita as opposed to dinner rolls.  What good meal could be complete without woke dessert.  What dessert is better then chocolate cake?  Well they did a great job with this too.

Overall I was impressed.  There were some obvious improvements that could be made to make them a standout restaurant in Vegas, just don't think they are ready yet.  It is worth going to and you will enjoy.  I honestly hope they see this review and take my advice.  I am so confident in their idea I welcome them to bring me in and tweak things...I'm no expert but I think my experience could help them out a little.  I think they will improve with time.  But they are good enough now to test the tale of time.
Rating 3.75 out of 5

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week

Thank you to Patty and Juan of Patty's Closet for providing me with my outfit of the week this week. I love a bold pattern, especially on a jacket. The mix of colors on this jacket leaves you with endless possibilities of what to pair it with. Not only is it fashi

onable, but it is so comfortable I thought I was weary a sporty type jacket. I paired it with a pair of black shorts that I got at Patty's in the past and some wedges. You can find this jacket at the Rainbow location!

If you haven't already you need to like the Patty's Closet Facebook page to keep up on all the latest store openings, contests and shipment items. http://www.facebook.com/PattysClosetLV

This week-end Heart and Soul by PC and Sparkle by PC are both opening next to the Rainbow location and I cannot wait. You can find the details right here: http://www.facebook.com/events/367294570017272/  Lastly, if you are not lucky enough to have a Patty's Closet near you, you can shop online at: shop.ilovepattyscloset.com

Until next time, cheers to living the life you've always wanted. xo