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| - On a last minute whim, took a quick trip to Vegas. Avoiding the overpriced and often horrible service downtown hotel eats, I took a trip South of the city to Town Square Shopping Center. Here, amongst may outlet stores, I found Yard House. With the incredible beer selection, this is my kind of place. Featuring inside and patio dining, I opted for the quicker option of inside inside dining. Considering I like a more quiet atmosphere, I should have taken the patio dining instead. Inside was very noisy, and it got worse the more people piled in. It seems whoever built Yard House went with the industrial look but left out any soundproofing or noise control. Yard House has over 150 beers to choose from, and I found an old favorite from my time in Germany; Kronenbourg 1664. The appetizer-size of Guacamole and chips worked well for two but won't feed more. I chose the Parmesan Crusted Pork Loin. When it arrived, it was a BIG portion of two chops over sweet potato mash with a healthy side of asparagus. Now THIS was DAMN GOOD! The sweet potato "mashed" was a great counter to the savory chops. Breading on the chops was light but covered well. Over top, chefs drizzled a cherry sauce. The asparagus was boiled just right, still crisp yet tender. For an entree just over $20, I felt is was a great deal. If the inside noise level wasn't so overbearing, I might have stuck around for a second or third beer. I left with a tab just over $36 and satisfied, as it was a great dinner and more affordable than anything downtown.
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