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Friday, March 8, 2024

PIERO'S ITALIAN CUISINE - LAS VEGAS, NV

PIERO'S ITALIAN CUISINE
355 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE
LAS VEGAS, NV
702-369-2305

I did a lot of research looking for an Old School Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas.  Read the Top 10 Lists, Reviews and Social Media posts.  Piero's seemed to come up a lot with good reviews.  Decided to book a table and boy was this a mistake.  Did not care for the food here at all.  That was the feeling of three of us at the table.  Started with the Frito Miso which was lightly breaded.  The breading was falling off of everything.  I thought it was ok but the two others barely touched it after a bite or two.  The Mozzarella Fritti was fried and had no taste.  I think everyone at the table took one bite and we left the rest on the plate.  Pat's Meatballs were very dry and actually broke apart into small pieces.  Lacked flavor and a total disappointment.  The House Special Caesar Salad with Shrimp, Hearts of Palm, Cucumber and I think some Avocado didn't hit the spot for any of us.  Pro Tip:  Go for the regular Caesar.  I ordered the Linguine and Clams.  Clams were good but the Pasta was overcooked and not al dente.  Very little flavor in the sauce.  Disappointed again.  The Sunday Gravy had the same dry Meatball but the Sausage had good flavor.  Sauce did not impress.  Our friend barely ate his Osso Buca and offered it to me.  I took a bite and again was unimpressed.  Left this place totally disappointed and vowing never to return.  

PIERO'S ITALIAN CUISINE

LOCATED A BLOCK FROM THE CONVENTION CENTER

OLD SCHOOL ITALIAN





FRITO MISTO

MOZZARELLA FRITTI

PAT'S MEATBALLS

HOUSE SPECIAL CAESAR 

LINGUINE AND CLAMS

SUNDAY GRAVY WITH MEATBALL AND SAUSAGE

OSSO BUCO WITH PASTA

 


MGM GRAND STAY WELL ROOM - LAS VEGAS, NV

MGM GRAND
3799 S LAS VEGAS BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV
877-880-0880

I have only really stayed at the Aria for the past 10 or 15 years, but on the week I was there the room rates at Aria shot up to over $1100 per night.  Went to my MGM MLife account and they offered me two days free at the MGM Grand and a decent rate for the other two nights.  Not the Aria but we really had no complaints with the MGM Grand.  I used the Mobile App to Check In and got an electronic key on my phone which eliminated waiting in line at the front desk.  This is nice!  Room was a good size and clean.  They upgraded me to the Stay Well rooms that offers Air Purification, upgraded mattress, Aroma Therapy, Special Lighting and a Shower Infuser.  Really didn't notice anything different about sleeping in this room.  Did like the lighting in bathroom though.  Hated the Shower Infuser as it reduced the water flow to a trickle.  The staff that we encountered were all nice and we loved the fact that you can jump on the Monorail from the hotel.  Also a nice bridge that allows you to walk to New York New York and the Aria.  Nice stay and I would not hesitate to return.
Click link below to learn more about the MGM Grand Stay Well rooms;https://mgmgrand.mgmresorts.com/en/hotel/stay-well-mgm-grand.html

MGM GRAND STAY WELL ROOM

FLYING INTO LAS VEGAS

MGM GRAND

STAY WELL FLOORS




SMALL REFRIGERATOR BUT NO COFFEE MAKER

AIR PURIFICATION

ENERGIZING LIGHTING IN BATHROOM


SHOWER INFUSER

SCENTCUBE IN ROOM

YOGA & WELLNESS PROGRAMS

VIEW OF THE LAS VEGAS SPHERE FROM OUR ROOM

Stay Well Features

MGM Grand Stay Well Air Purification System

Air Purification

To reduce pollen allergens, mold spores and other microbes in the air.

Stay Well Aromatherapy Diffuser

Aromatherapy

All-natural essential oils to create a calm, mood-enhancing environment.

(Only available in Fresh by Stay Well™ and Stay Well™ hotels)

Grand Tower rooms feature Carrera marble-adorned bathroom

Cleaning Protocol

Non-Toxic cleaning products and UV lighting to reduce bacteria, viruses and other microbes.

A state-of-the-art therapy mirror with lights located in the bathroom of one of the Stay Well rooms only available at MGM Grand

Energizing Lighting

Bright white light suppresses melatonin, and can help to reduce jet lag and regulate circadian rhythm.

(Only available at Stay Well™ hotels)

Dawn simulation clock in a Stay Well room.

Specialized Lighting

Including a dawn simulator to gently wake you, energizing light to suppress melatonin and reduce jet lag, and long wave night lighting to minimize sleep disruption.

(Only available at Stay Well™ hotels)

A vitamin C shower head in one of the bathrooms of the Stay Well rooms only available at MGM Grand

Stay Well Shower Infuser

Reduces chlorine to keep hair and skin soft and smooth.

MGM Grand Stay Well Grand King Room with Branded Mattress

Stay Well Mattress

Natural memory foam for optimal support and comfort.

(Only available at Stay Well™ hotels)

 

Stay Well Cleveland Clinic on Ipad

Cleveland Clinic Online Programs

Take advantage of the complimentary award-winning Cleveland Clinic online programs for sleep, stress and nutritional support that are available to all Stay Well™ guests.



 

LAS VEGAS MONORAIL

We loved riding the Monorail in Las Vegas.  Easy, convenient and fast way to get to the different hotels and attractions for about $6 or $15 for a 24 hour pass.  We traveled to dinners, shows and hotels using the Monorail.  Highly recommend this form of transit to get up and down the Strip!
Click link below for more information and pricing on the Las Vegas Monorail;

LAS VEGAS MONORAIL

THE EASY WAY TO GET UP AND DOWN THE STRIP


MGM GRAND STATION

MONORAIL WAS CLEAN AND SAFE

 

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES - HONOLULU TO LAS VEGAS

Hawaiian Airlines First Class fares from Honolulu to Las Vegas during our dates was astronomical and there was no way I was going to pay that amount of money for a five hour flight.  Opted for Coach Extra Comfort and got on the list to be upgraded using the many vouchers that I have earned.  Well, didn't get the bump to first so we settled for Coach.  
No comparison from the Lay Flat seats up front and the food sucked.  The Ham and Cheese Sandwich was terrible and had very little inside the bread.  Not worth eating. Didn't bother purchasing any drinks and just went for the water.  

HONOLULU TO LAS VEGAS IN EXTRA COMFORT

LUNCH IS SERVED

PAU HANA HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH

NOT MUCH IN THIS BREAD

WHERE IS THE HAM

 

Sunday, March 3, 2024

JAVIER'S - ARIA RESORT, LAS VEGAS, NV

JAVIER'S
ARIA RESORT AND CASINO
3730 S. LAS VEGAS BLVD
LAS VEGAS, NV. 89109
702-590-7111
HOURS:  Daily 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM

A trip to Las Vegas ALWAYS includes lunch or dinner at Javier's.  Probably one of my favorite Mexican Restaurants ever.  Always delicious with exceptional service.  As time has passed, it is tougher to get a table here.  I sit at the bar quite often but you really need to get here early to obtain a coveted seat.  The Bartenders are friendly, professional and execute a high level of customer service.  The Chips and Salsa here is the absolute best.  Just enough heat and lots of flavor with fresh cooked chips that they refill without question.  I went here twice on this trip.  First trip I had a Chicken Enchilada with a Shredded Beef Taco which is my "go to" meal at Javier's.  I don't worry about staying low carb at Javier's and even eat the Beans and Rice which are great.  The Beans are silky and flavorful and the Rice is cooked perfectly.  Love the Shredded Beef Tacos and could eat one of these every single day.  On my second visit I switched up the Enchilada and went with Crab.  It was served with a green sauce that was very tart.  Kind of ruined the Enchilada for me.  I did figure out how to eat all the Crab without too much of the sauce.  My Wife went for a Chicken Enchilada and Beef and Cheese Chili Relleno.  Absolutely loved it and said this was her favorite Mexican restaurant.
LOVE JAVIER'S!!!
Click links below to view previous posts on Javier's at the Aria;

JAVIER'S LAS VEGAS

JAVIER'S AT THE ARIA RESORT

SITTING AT THE BAR AT JAVIER'S

JAVIER'S MENU









THE BEST CHIPS N' SALSA

CHICKEN ENCHILADA AND SHREDDED BEEF TACO

CHICKEN ENCHILADA AND BEEF AND CHEESE CHILI RELLENO

CRAB ENCHILADA WITH SHREDDED BEEF TACO