Sisters Weekend

celebrating the big sister's 40th in style...again😅!
stoked for the warm weather, good food, getting dolled up, and just plain ol' relaxing time!
Mandarin Oriental

Classic Afternoon Tea
...why didn't anyone tell me Vegas has afternoon/high tea?!?! feel like I've missed out all those times I've been here in the past. with a great backdrop, fun company andRead more
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sweets and savory up close and a few silliness *cough* geekiness too😆
the rest of the eats:
-sweets: coconut pineapple tartlet, hazelnut cream puff with macaron, strawberry shortcake, andRead more
Poolside & then Celine 'Friggin' Dion

...hanging out poolside is not always my thing but the mojito helped with that today😉!
...angle. tongue. tilt. coy😅...📸!
...Celine concert: she sucked, we didn't like her, we didn't singRead more
Raku

since my homeboy Tony Bourdain recommended this joint, of course it's a must to try! made our way off strip after a mad rush leaving the concert andjust made it in time to this perfect little spot.Read more
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...more food!
-sashimi: kampachi, bluefin, striped blue jack
-roast tomatoes with sea salt
-hawaiian abalone, cucumber sunomono, seaweed, dashi vinaigrette, miso
-pike makarel grilled with saltRead more
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last of the set...
-perfectly grilled wagyu beef with wasabi
-another perfectly grilled pork cheeks (both had a sauce you'd want to drink for days...so tasty😋)
-salmon roe marinated with dashi onRead more
Las Vega Strip

strollin' the strip...
ShakeShack

only in vegas would you have greasy burgers, fries with toppings, and chocolate malt milkshake for breakfast😉!
...we worked out and sweated buckets before all this so we were quite deserving 😆😉!
ChinaPoblano

strolled over for 'dessert' or 'lunch'😆!
when you don't gamble, overindulging on food is kinda the only other thing to do in lv, no?!😉
-cocktails to beat the 30+C° weather
-siu mai (the fancyRead more
Las Vegas strip and Poolside...again!

a little more strip strollin' and then killing time poolside...'cause why not!?
I may just be into this whole pool lounging business after all😘
Mandarin Oriental

cocktail hour before our final dinner in lv! since we had such a wonderful time with afternoon tea we thought why not! went back to the mandarin bar and enjoyed some fab drinks and a beautiful view ofRead more
L'atelier

been here twice before and left with the idea that this is a must for every visit to Vegas. such a great and delicious experience from start to finish!
we did a preset menu which comprised of anRead more
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the food😋😋😋
amuse-bouche
-parmesan froth, foie, and wine reduction...these amuse-bouche sure has a way to making your mouth happy, don't they!
le bar et le saumon
-sea bass and salmonRead more
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big sister raved about having the best soufflé she's ever had here so we were convinced!
...I pretty much agreed after having for myself! perfectly baked, kept its shape and paired perfectly withRead more