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| - I have been going to Bootlegger for many years now. In fact, whenever I visit Vegas, I always make a point to have lunch or dinner at Bootlegger.
Thursday night, my family and I decided on Bootlegger for an early dinner before going to see "O" at Bellagio. I made a reservation for 5 p.m., but we rolled in about 4:15. We were seated in the main dining room and there was an older gentleman playing piano. In case you don't know, Bootlegger has live entertainment just about every night. And I will tell you that based upon dining at Bootlegger for probably 17 years or more, you never know who is going to get up and sing, or play piano. Another thing that makes this place so unique is that the wait staff has been here FOREVER. I think since God was a boy in all honesty. Lol
The menu is a book. There are specials for various times of day and there is something for everyone. My go too items are the Escargot. Bootlegger does a really good job with it. They are broiled in mushroom caps in an herb butter sauce. There is also the wedge salad which is one of the best anywhere. For my main entree, I had the Cabaribiti ala Carbanara. (Not sure on the spelling) It consisted of thick spaghetti like pasta in a cream sauce with peas and smoked bacon. It was sooo rich and and had a nice smiley flavor to it.
Bootlegger is still pretty much a locals place. I am thinking it might stay that way because it is so far down The Strip. Although, it is right next to the outlet mall, so ladies, you can leave your husbands or significant others at the bar and go shopping without them. Lol If you want a place with that old school Vegas vibe, check out Bootlegger.
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