Hotel location?

[bignickel]

Generally speaking where is the hotel located? Not it's address, but a general idea of what area of Las Vegas it in (I know nothing about the city).

Is it on the strip? Walk outside into a perpetual night of glowing neon? Or it off in an Industrial Office block somewhere, like the hotel of TAM1?

The reason I ask is because I'm a vegetarian (yeah, still), and I need to know how far I can wander to get food. The nearest Indian or Italian restraunt, fer instance...

[Foofer]

Hope this is helpful.

[kittynh]

ask Moe too. She said it may look like you can walk somewhere, but there are kind of major roads in the way..

[Foofer]

Oh, Bignickel - There is an Italian restaurant where the "Whole bunch of restaurants" are. It's called Piero's Trattoria. I've never eaten there, so I don't know how it is. The "whole bunch of restaurants" are within walking distance. Most of the restaurants there cater to the "yuppie" crowd. The Indian restaurants would be a bit far for me, but I'm severely out of shape. You can probably coordinate with some of us local folks for rides to restaurants. There are some great places off-strip.

[PeterB]

The real question is:

Which Outback Steakhouse is closer - The Strip or Flamingo?

[Foofer]

Ask and ye shall receive. Flamingo. It's west of The Strip (The Tuscany is east from The Strip), across from The Rio. My husband and I will bring both cars to help get people around and we have a few more local friends coming, too, who can help with transportation.

[bignickel]

Holy cow on toast, nailed to a wall and sung hosannas to, these are some fast responses!

Thanks for the info. I'm still trying to finagle a trip, but not easy, considering that I'm off to Paris tomorrow.

[exarch]

Just a question from an economic point of view:

What is the price of the average restaurant? (I'll be bringing some spending money, but I'm not going to bring my entire life savings with me either).

In Europe, a non fast-food restaurant will be between 15 and 25 Euro (which is probably about the same amount in US dollars). A beer or a coke will cost about 1,5 Euros. McDonalds is between 5 and 10 Euros for a burger, fries and drink. Can I expect the same price range in Las Vegas, or are things much more expensive/cheap there?

[markb]

Originally posted by exarch
In Europe, a non fast-food restaurant will be between 15 and 25 Euro (which is probably about the same amount in US dollars).

I have never been to Vegas, but I wouldn't expect prices to be a lot higher than what I'm used to. Around here, $25 usually gets you a really nice meal. At most restaurants you could get a decent dinner for less than $15 after tax and tip (assuming you're not getting seafood or lots of alcohol). Obviously, Vegas has a lot of very fancy restaurants where this won't apply.

A beer or a coke will cost about 1,5 Euros.

That's probably about right for a coke at a sit down restaurant. (Also, a lot of restaurants give you free refills for soft drinks.) Expect to pay more for beer, though.

McDonalds is between 5 and 10 Euros for a burger, fries and drink.

I'd say that would be $5-$6.

[exarch]

Thanks markB, that puts me in perspective. Now I can start working on a budget.

[MoeFaux]

Best Indian place ever is across the street and down a little ways. I think it's Ghandi's. It's been so long since I've been there. Oh, what a craving.
There's also an Indian place in the Rio that's really really great.
Foofer did all the hard work for you, though, with that great map.

[Foofer]

Aw, shucks. I make maps all the time for work (commercial real estate appraisal firm) so no biggie. Thanks for the heads up on Ghandi's. I haven't tried any Indian places in Vegas, yet. Yum.

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by Foofer
Aw, shucks. I make maps all the time for work (commercial real estate appraisal firm) so no biggie. Thanks for the heads up on Ghandi's. I haven't tried any Indian places in Vegas, yet. Yum.

You're in Vegas, aren't you? Why don't we know each other?

[exarch]

Originally posted by MoeFaux
You're in Vegas, aren't you? Why don't we know each other?'cause Foofer works in real estate? :p

You know Moe, something tells me you move in completely different circles :D

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by exarch
'cause Foofer works in real estate? :p

You know Moe, something tells me you move in completely different circles :D

Maybe, but I still know a lot of people who are different than me. I'll be surprised if we don't have SOME connection.

[exarch]

I suppose Vegas isn't that big, so it's not impossible ...

[Foofer]

Moe, we've met briefly. I was in the group with atheist boy scout Darrell Lambert at P&T's show a while back and I was at the Flash Mobs. I'm the one that looks like a fat Velma.

Exarch, you're right. I don't even have a circle. :)

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by Foofer
Moe, we've met briefly. I was in the group with atheist boy scout Darrell Lambert at P&T's show a while back and I was at the Flash Mobs. I'm the one that looks like a fat Velma.

Exarch, you're right. I don't even have a circle. :)

Oh, cool! I knew we must have met somewhere. I'm an idiot. Duh.
We should hang out more. You want to see me while I look all puffy?

[Foofer]

That would be great. And, shut up - even puffy you look good. Damn you. ;)

[MoeFaux]

Originally posted by Foofer
That would be great. And, shut up - even puffy you look good. Damn you. ;)

It's settled then. I've PM'd you. Hello, new trouble in Vegas!

[Wyvern]

Originally posted by MoeFaux


It's settled then. I've PM'd you. Hello, new trouble in Vegas!
Oh . . . nooo . . .



:D Have fun you two!
And thanks for the restaurant tips. I loooooove Indian food. Maybe we can do the skepchick lunch at Ghandi's.

[kittynh]

yes! Indian food, Pool Boy won't touch it and I sure love it!

I am so ready for TAM2!

[MoeFaux]

Oh, that would be fun. Indian food rocks. You know, I bet I can puree up some dahl...hmmm...maybe I can get one of my friends to get me a take-out order from there this week.