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| - The view, the view, the view. You don't need to know anything more than that. Seeing the whole valley from this high up is really spectacular.
Fortunately, the old-school cocktail lounge has plenty of other charm as well. Yes, it looks a little dated, but not in a dirty or worn-out way. It's retro-chic. It could certainly use a refresh, but making it look like Wynn would actually be a step down. There are so few places left on the Strip that are reminiscent of days past, and this is a welcome retreat.
As everyone else has suggested, I went for the happy hour special. While I have paid $14 for a martini in the past, I much prefer paying $14 for TWO martinis. The only catch here is that you have to get two of the same kind and they are both served immediately. This is kind of a bummer for martinis and manhattans since the second one will be room temperature when you start it.
The drinks are strong, theyre big, and they do the job. We sampled the duck banh mi sliders, and they were fantastic. There was a little too much bread that was a little too soft (by banh mi standards anyway), but otherwise the meat and veggies were great.
Overall this was a great way to spend the early evening. I've already decided that I will return, and I hope to find an occasion to dress up a little since this place seems like it needs to be more classy. Definitely check it out, you won't be disappointed.
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