Dirt Dog at Grand Bazaar Shops at Horseshoe on Las Vegas Strip

The decadent Elote Dog

When I think of Los Angeles street food, I think of hot dogs—the smell of grilled bacon-wrapped dogs, sautéed onions, and peppers on the streets of Los Angeles by an unlicensed vendor is something I can’t forget. These dogs, known as “danger dogs” or “dirt dogs,” are unique to Los Angeles. You know what I’m …

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Eggslut at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, Nevada

The Bacon, Egg & and Cheese Sandwich

Eggslut, inside the Cosmopolitan, is one of my favorite places in Las Vegas for an affordable, delicious, Instagram-worthy breakfast. With its risqué name, bold flavors, and hangover-curing egg-centric sandwiches, Eggslut has gained a cult-like following. Eggslut started as a food truck on the streets of Los Angeles in 2011. Today, the gourmet, upscale fast food …

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The Crack Shack: Fried chicken sandwiches on Las Vegas Strip

The massive Firebird Sandwich

If there’s one thing I really enjoy, it’s a fried chicken sandwich. Crispy chicken, salty pickles, a rich spread, and a toasted, buttery bun. Everyone seems to be doing one version or another these days from Popeyes to Chick-fil-A to McDonald’s. These sandwiches are about as ubiquitous as a cheeseburger. While most of them are …

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Bobby’s Burger Palace on the Las Vegas Strip

The Brunch Burger

Walk into any resort on the Las Vegas Strip and odds are you will find a restaurant operated by a celebrity chef. These celebrity chefs include Gordon Ramsay, Guy Fieri, Tom Colicchio, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril Lagasse, and Masaharu Morimoto. The list goes on and on and on. While some of these restaurants are great, many …

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Shake Shack: Burgers, fries, and shakes on the Las Vegas Strip

The Double ShackBurger from Shake Shack at NYNY, Las Vegas, Nevada

Shake Shack, located at New York-New York Hotel in Las Vegas is a popular fast casual restaurant chain known for burgers, fries, and shakes. Since 2001, Shake Shack has evolved from a hot dog cart found at Madison Square Park in New York City to a global chain with 250 locations. Like In-N-Out Burger, Shake …

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Big Chicken: Crispy chicken sandwiches in Las Vegas, Nevada

Shaq Attack Chicken Sandwich

In 2018, Lakers icon and legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal opened Big Chicken in Las Vegas, Nevada. This fast-casual restaurant, located in a strip mall across from the newly built Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, is popular for their chicken-centric menu. Big Chicken is best known for their crispy chicken sandwiches which are served on brioche …

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Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant in Las Vegas, Nevada

The colorful Irish Eggs Benedict

Since 1987, the family-owned and operated Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant has served scratch-made dishes in the Las Vegas Valley. While they do serve lunch and dinner, this old-school Vegas diner is best known for their extensive breakfast menu. The menu features scratch-made dishes using only the freshest ingredients. Blueberry Hill Family Restaurant operates four locations …

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Rise & Shine-A Steak & Egg Place in Las Vegas: Breakfast near Red Rock Canyon

The colorful Ham-N-Eggs Benedict

Living in Southern California, I have visited Las Vegas more times than I can count. I have been coming to this city in the desert for over 30 years. Surprisingly, after all these years, I have never visited Red Rock Canyon, until now. Though located only 15 miles west of the Las Vegas Strip, Red …

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Eat: The Breakfast and Lunch Joint in downtown Las Vegas

Huevos Motulenos

In Las Vegas, and especially on the Las Vegas Strip, there are an endless amount of high-end breakfast and brunch options such as Mon Ami Gabi at Paris and Bouchon at The Venetian. When I did a search for the best breakfast in Las Vegas, one spot kept appearing. And, it wasn’t located anywhere near …

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