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I'm reminded of Season 8 Episode 7 of How I Met Your Mother where Barney Stinsen is trying to pick a new strip club to hang out at. By no means is this place a strip club... but I am on the hunt to find a local bar to kick it. I passed this place a couple times on the way home from Yoga. I finally decided to swing in because I was starving and I got fed up with trying to find a Gyro place to satisfy my craving after passing a Gyro billboard off Las Vegas Blvd.
My first reaction when I walked in was the thick cloud a smoke that smacked me in the face. You'll get use to it after a couple minutes, but it smells like a typical casino. I plopped down at the barstool and was greeted by Julia, the bartender. Super sweet, easy on the eyes and a delight to chat with. She made my "dining for one" experience less awkward.
The first thing on the menu was a Gyro meal. I was destined to stop here. I went with that and hoped that it would be somewhat decent. I wasn't expecting a knock out gyro, but for bar food, i was impressed. It came with crispy fries seasoned with rosemary. The gyro came with thinly sliced lamb with onions, tzatziki sauce, and wrapped in warm pita bread. I washed it down with a pint of Guinness and was perfectly happy. My bill came out to be 19 dollars with tax and tip. The pint of Guinness was $6.00, which is kind of pricey for a local Las Vegas joint.
Overall, I was happy with the service and food quality. The smoking is a downside, but you probably won't find a non-smoking bar anywhere in Vegas. Price is average. This place is in the front running for my hangout.
A little about my credentials:
I first got into cooking & food when I was in college. After being rejected by numerous girls and getting zero action, I decided it was time for a change. I needed a new makeover to boost my geeky image. I applied for a cooking position at a Mediterranean-Italian Restaurant near my home and learned to cook all sorts of dishes. I never became a professional chef, but I continue to enjoy & love food. 9 years later and 55 lbs heavier, I have a new passion for traveling and trying different foods around the world.
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