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Buffets are hit or miss for me - they can either be stellar and full of amazing bites, or kind of gross and disappointing. I had heard great things about Wicked Spoon from a friend who had visited last year, so we hoofed it to the Cosmopolitan from Mandalay Bay. We were not disappointed.
We were greeted by lovely hostesses and walked to our table. Our server immediately asked us what would we like to drink - the other 4 ladies opted for mimosas (bottomless) while I went for the bloody mary (also bottomless). Our drinks would be half full and a new one would be delivered - that's what I call service.
Our timing was such that breakfast items were still out and they were slowly being replaced with lunch items - so we got the best for both worlds. Pastries, eggs, ham, bacon, pancakes, waffles. etc. And then came the lunch items - quiches, pork loin roast, roast beef, mac and cheese, shrimp, stir frys and more.
Everything I ate was delicious and well-prepared. There was just so much of it, and I wish I had a bigger stomach, or maybe a second one so I could enjoy it all. The service was spot-on - the emptied plates were cleared out quickly so i had a cleared place when I returned with a new one. Our server was also delightful and quite personable.
I would come back for the food, the service, the cleanliness of the establishment and all for a great price. And the drinks were potent and ever flowing. I'll be back again.
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