Back from Las Vegas
Went to Las Vegas last week for a conference on the LIMS (Lab Information management System) software that I manage. First time in Las Vegas, what an amazingly tacky place. I don't gamble, but I was able to get to three shows; Stomp at Planet Hollywood, Blue Man Group at the Venetian and Cirque de Soliel's O at the Bellagio. On the first evening of the meeting, the dinner was followed by a nightclub style magic act as well, so I was busy. All were excellent! I was staying at the Venetian's Palazzo, a second tower that just opened this year that connects to the Sands Convention Center and original Venetian via an absurdly upscale mall with a gondola canal ride running through it. Food was also good, was able to dine one night at Emeril Lagassi's Table 10; a baked goat cheese salad with olives followed by roast leg of lamb with mushrooms, and another at Mario Batali's Enoteca San Marco: a Caprese salad followed by veal meatballs over polenta finishing with assorted biscotti and Cappuccino. Both meals were simply prepared but very well made. I guess it makes sense that the two cooks are so well done...
I'm glad to be able to now say I've been to 'Vegas and am sure that I won't be going back again except on business, and hopefully on expense account!
BTW, the conference was informative and productive, so a good week in all.
I'm glad to be able to now say I've been to 'Vegas and am sure that I won't be going back again except on business, and hopefully on expense account!
BTW, the conference was informative and productive, so a good week in all.