Week 63 Jersey Mike's Subs

Hi Everyone and welcome back! We know that it has been awhile since we blogged and we are a bit behind, but our schedule has been packed! I just started working again last week and Brett was finishing up his clinicals and working overtime. Now that things have slowed down a bit today, we finally have time to write this blog.

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What Teray Says...

This week due to a bunch of unforeseen events, Brett and I had to order in. Well, I thought why not get a little bit of Jersey and pick up some subs from Jersey Mikes. Another bonus is Jersey Mike's is just a couple of blocks from where we live. I also had a coupon for two half subs, two bags of chips and two fountain drinks for $13.99; what a deal!!!

Being a frequent customer of Jersey Mike's back home in Jersey, I knew exactly what I was going to order. I ordered a club sub which consisted of turkey, ham, provolone, bacon, lettuce, onions, oil, vinegar, and spices. The toppings that I mentioned is what they call "The Mike's Way" but they also have tomato. I am not a tomato fan, so I left those out. For chips I picked baked Lays and of course my favorite, a fountain Diet Coke. My sub was perfection, I love Jersey Mike's...but yes, I am very biased. 

Brett ordered some sort of cheese steak and he will elaborate more in his portion of the review. 

Overall, I know this review is short and sweet, but take out meals are way shorter than sit down dinners, so this fits perfectly. Of course I would definitely go back to Jersey Mike's subs. It brings a little piece of home to me here in Vegas. For the meal, value, and quick service, I definitely give Jersey Mike's a 5 out of 5. If you do decide to go there a few other subs I recommend are The Jersey Shore Favorite, The Super Sub, and the Club Supreme. All off them are amazing! 

What Brett Says...

When life kicks into high gear and you are busy sometimes your food needs to be on pace with your schedule.  Most people jump to McDonalds or Taco Bell, but that just doesn't always do it.  Sometimes you need faster food but with a little quality, sometimes you just need a quality sandwich.  This week was one of those weeks, a sandwich just sounded good...and what better sandwich then a submarine sandwich.  We opted to try "Jersy Mikes" at Warm Springs and Durango.

Obviously this is going to be a shorter review, I will just put it altogether.  First I need to talk about the service.  We came in 45min before they closed for the night, we were the only ones there.  Having worked the restaurant business I know that last hour is time to get shit done so you can go home, not time to take care of people.  When we walked in we apologized for coming so late and both employees said it was no big deal, they both stopped what they were doing to take care of us.  At no point did they make us feel as though we were imposing on them, even though we were unofficially.  The place itself was a pretty standard sub shop, except it is all about New Jersey which puts Teray right a home.  It was extremely clean and everything was still put together even though they were prepping to close.  I ordered a regular steak melt sandwich; a hot grilled steak sandwich.  I am partial to steak and cheese sandwiches because the greatest one is at "Tubbys" in Michigan.  This was probably the closest I have found to that Tubbys sub.  It was pretty amazing, they guys working there didn't cut any corners or make it less of a sandwich because of the time.  Once they cook it up you choose what else goes on the sandwich...kinda like Subway.  We also got some chips and soda, nothing special to report there.  

Overall I was impressed.  I usually go to Subway for my subs; I may be switching to Jersey Mikes...at least if I am home or I know there is one in the area.  The prices are pretty comparable, even better if you get the buy one get one free out of the Entertainment Book.  If you are out for something good but with a little twist, or you just want to look at maps of New Jersey I would recommend you check them out.  I'm not sure if all of them are the same, I assume the food is but it would be tough to find one with this level of service.

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 absolutely love this dress. I feel like it is so Carrie Bradshaw-esque. Although, it looks like a skirt and top, it is a dress. The skirt is fitted, but not skin tight, so it is very flattering. The detailed gold sequined collar is my favorite part of the dress. It can be worn all seasons because of the color combination. The look is perfect for a dinner date or a night out on the town. This dress is available at the Rainbow location. 

If you haven't already, you should like Patty's Closet Facebook page because you get all the latest news on store openings, events, and of course pictures of their new shipment items on Tuesdays and Fridays, http://www.facebook.com/PattysClosetLV and if you aren't lucky enough to live near a Patty's Closet you can shop at their online store: shop.ilovepattyscloset.com

So if you haven't heard Patty's Closet is opening a new store with just shoes. Amazing right? Here's a fabulous idea though...if you like their Facebook page, you are eligible to win a free pair of shoes!!! How amazing right? Definitely click the link and enter to win! http://www.facebook.com/HeartSoleByPc

Until next time, cheers to the start of a new season and new beginnings. xo

Week 53 Flavor Flav's House of Flavor

It is almost summer time! I know so many of you are looking for fun and great places to eat so we are here to help you out. We have been trying to broader our horizons and areas in which we eat, so keep the suggestions coming. The fact that we are average 1,000 hits a month is amazing to me. I feel like the little blog that could.

Remember, you can always find our blog on LV Informer, which is a great Vegas online newspaper to keep you in the know. http://lasvegas.informermg.com/ 

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What Teray Says...

So this week we wanted to grab some take out food for a quick bite before our friends Trevor and Chelsie came over. I have been hearing a lot of buzz and wanted to try Flavor Flav's House of Flavor, so figured it would be the perfect time to go. (Note to self: look on Groupon now before you head to any place). FFHOF is over by the Boulevard . Mall, an area that I am not too familiar with. Brett knew the way because of all of his calls and knew exactly where it was. FFHOF is tucked back in a strip mall. You can't miss the sign though because it is the same fonts and graphics used on his show. I had done some research before we went there and saw that it was rated one of the "Top 7 Best Celebrity Restaurants" by ABC news.

Walking into FFHOF there is minimal decor but clocks all on one side like his famous clocks, with the menu items and pictures of him. On the other side it is a bunch of pictures with him and different celebrities. They have a tv and on the tv there is a rotation of his appearances and shows. It is very minimalistic, but I can see the appeal. Brett and I both decided to order the same thing: a semi hungry combo meal. It came with a drink and two sides. We both wanted the sweet potatoes, but they were out so we both chose macaroni and cheese and greens.

The wait was about 10-15 minutes and when we got our food home, we were semi-disappointed. Our chicken was good don't get me wrong, it just wasn't anything special. I was waiting for some secret recipe of some sort. The macoroni and cheese was fabulous, but the greens (canned). I was hoping for some pizzaz. Maybe we caught them on an off day.

Overall, I can see why people flock to this place, to say you went to a celebrity restaurant. For service (not having all items) and food I would give it a 1 out of 5.

What Brett Says...

So this week was another week where we needed fast and cheap.  Luckily life is starting to slow down, so we may be able to sit down and enjoy a meal.  For this fast quick meal we decided to check out a celebrities attempt at kinds fast food.  Flavor Flav decided fried chicken and waffled was the way to go.  So off we went to to check it out; placated on Maryland Parkway just south of Desert Inn.  Just as a quick note this is 100% takeout, there are no tables to eat at.

Not much to say about the building...it is in a strip mall and the inside is pretty plain.  The one thing worth noting is that Flava is all about self promotion.  He has photos of himself with more notable celebrities, he also has a Tv streaming with his random Tv appearances.  The staff seemed friendly while being not so on point, more on this in a moment.  I will also say that for the price you should not expect much.

As for the food.  Treat and I each ordered the meal that includes two pieces of fried chicken, two sides, a drink, and sweet potatoes bread.  This sounds like a decent meal for about $8, right?  The chicken was pretty bland and it reminded me more of buffalo sized wings as opposed to regular pieces.  We wanted to get the yams but they are no longer available, although still on the menu.  We decided to go with Mac & cheese and greens.  Mac was decent but the greens were cold, Mac could be described as somewhat warm.  I think part of the problem is that they are proportioned and kept in a warmer.  As for the bread...I am unable to comment because the staff neglected to include that in our bag.  Which is unfortunate because I was really looking forward to it.  So now you know why $8 was too much to pay.

Overall I wouldn't waste my time, so if you have found our reviews to be somewhat accurate don't bother going yourself.  There was nothing positive to point out.  Small portions, bland food, missing food, and a cost that would get you plenty from KFC.  I'm amazing this place is ranked high on the celebrity restaurant list.  This was a worthless experience and I am truly disappointed that this is how I wasted my cheat day.

ZERO 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 this week. My outfit was by far without a doubt the highlight of this week :) 

Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique. I love the new high low skirt look. They are so easy to wear and can be dressed up and dressed down. The polka dot pattern can be mixed with basics and prints. The skirt can be worn high waisted or on hip because the band is elastic. A gold chunky statement necklace adds the finishing touches to this outfit. I love this look and you can find it at the Rainbow location. 

You can access all the new items and see the locations if you click the name "Patty's Closet Fashion Boutique" above. Also, you can order anywhere in the country if you visit: shop.ilovepattyscloset.com

Until next time...cheers to summer vacation!! xo

Week 52 Round Table Pizza

Hi food and fashion lovers. Yes, we know this is week 52, but we have so many requests to continue the blog and we are really getting a lot of hits, so we are going to keep blogging for now about Vegas restaurants. :)

Summer is right around the corner and if you are looking for places to eat, drink and be merry, remember you can also find our blog in the local interest section of the LV Informer http://lasvegas.informermg.com/ Also, check out our Facebook page for updates; we love to interact with everyone http://www.facebook.com/thenewlywedsguidetovegasrestaurants?bookmark_t=page

What Teray Says...

So this week Brett and I had a Groupon for Round Table Pizza. It was $12 for $25 worth of food. Pretty good deal. We decided that we could order the pizzas and then eat them back at our house, because part of Vegas restaurants are take out, and we haven't ventured into that market yet. 

Round Table Pizza has a few locations. The closest one to our new house is in Summerlin in the Village Square Plaza on Sahara and Ft. Apache. You enter RTP and it is definitely family friendly because it has arcade games and such. It reminds me of Pizza Hut back home when Pizza Hut was an actual restaurant you could eat at. 

Looking at the menu, I was happy we had a Groupon, because it seemed a little pricey without it for pizza. They do have a variety of gourmet pizzas which is cool, so we ordered three individual pizzas (6inches). Brett chose a Maui Zaui pizza which was pineapples, bacon, ham, onions and tomatoes. Our friend Tommy who was also eating with us chose the Ulti-Meat which was pepperoni, sausage, bacon, and linguica. I chose Montague's All Meat Marvel which was sausage, pepperoni, salami, and linguica. 

We also ordered a side of Garlic Parmigiana Twists, six twists come in an order.

I can only speak for the pizza I ordered and Brett's because we traded on slice with each other. My meat pizza was delicious. The personal size pizza is just enough for one person, not too much, but not too little either. The crust was extra crispy which is my favorite and it is not overloaded with sauce and the cheese doesn't taste fake like some other chain pizza places. Brett's pizza was definitely different; I am not a fan of fruit on pizza, but I liked it. Not something I would order myself, but again, it was good to taste. The garlic twists were incredible, but I am obsessed with garlic, so I knew I would like them no matter what.

Overall, I would rate Round Table Pizza 2.5 out of 5 for take out food. I am doing the rating based on take out, not actually eating in the restaurant, because we didn't do that. I would order from there again, and of course with a coupon. 

What Brett Says...

Gonna be kinda short and kinda sweet.  This week we decided to do the whole take out thing, sometimes life is too hectic to sit down and sometimes you just want to eat in the comfort of your own home.  This week was a mix of the two but we also wanted to invite a family friend of mine over to finally see our house.  A while back I bought a Groupon for "Roundtable Pizza," $12 towards $25.  Decided to give it a go, pizza never fails.  

When I bought the Groupon I assumed...dumbass...that $25 on pizza was a lot.  Little Caesars would give me 5 larges for that, others you could still get a decent amount.  At Roundtable they like to work under the assumption that people do not like their money and they will happily give it away.  After looking at the menu online we decided to just order garlic bread and 3 personal pizzas.  Just to give you an idea...that came out to $33 without the Groupon.  Something I would never pay for what little we got, I was happier with the $18 it cost me.  For the kind of money they charge I expect a sit down, I'm talking California Pizza Kitchen or a legit gourmet pizza shop.

As for the food.  I can't complain about the quality, I order the "Maui Zaui" with their special sauce.  I ordered it to get me ready for our trip to Hawaii.  It was a good pizza, the flavor worked, the special sauce was different.  The biggest complaint, besides price, is how little you get.  I would compare the personal pizza to maybe 1.5 slices of even a Little Caesars pizza.  From what I saw of their sizing chart, they are one size behind every other place; ie if you want what you think is a large you should order an extra large.  Like I said though, the pizza itself was delicious.  The garlic bread was also pretty good, nothing special though.  Teray and our friend Tommy also enjoyed their food as well.

The skinny...order more then you think you need, expect to pay twice as much as you would expect, and if you do order it will be good.  As for the total package they get 2.5 out of 5.

Patty's Closet Outfit of the Week

Check out my outfit of the week provided by Patty's Closet. Thanks to Patty and Juan for providing me with this look. :) I love a going out top that you can wear many different ways. This shirt is such a bold, fun spring color. The back has criss-crossed straps for added detail. I wore a shirt underneath because it was a little cold today, but in the summer, there will be no need. :) This top is so versatile, it definitely is worth the purchase. It is available at the Rainbow location!

You can check out all the new items at all of the locations by going to the Patty's Closet Facebook page. They get new items Tuesdays and Fridays http://www.facebook.com/PattysClosetLV and you can order anywhere in the country if you go to their online store shop.ilovepattyscloset.com

Until next time, cheers to all things fabulous: family, friends, food, fashion, fun and life <3