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| - I thought Tao was pretty lame, but my friends seem to love it.
We started off having dinner here with a large group of people. After arriving on time, we waited to be seated about 30 minutes which would have normally pissed me off, but I was feeling sick and had to go outside to get some fresh air so by the time I came back they were ready for us.
The food? SO lackluster. I was really, really looking forward to some decadent cod, maybe a little fresh Maguro ...but everything was underwhelming. I'd never eat at the restaurant again. Also, they didn't have enough chairs to accommodate our group, and a couple of my friends just gave up and went back to the Hard Rock to gamble. I was shocked they didn't do more to help us out.
After finishing dinner, we headed over to the club upstairs. You would think that after spending $2000 on dinner, they would comp us passes into the club? Hell naw. This is Vegas. We all had to pay to get in, which caused about half our group to venture elsewhere because they knew that what they were about to pay for would be a disappointment. I had never been, so I convinced a few to stay with me and we payed the cover and went inside.
Now, my opinion of the club is in comparison to all of the other amazing Las Vegas clubs to choose from. I thought the club was pretty lackluster as well. It was big and the music was good, but besides that...I just didn't feel a connection with this place like I do Tryst or BodyEnglish. It was a bit gimmicky, and their lack of customer service at the door and in the restaurant really turned me off. I know I'm no high roller, but have we eliminated all customer service for regular patrons?!
I also remember that my friend got sick and they wouldn't let me in the fucking bathroom to help her, so she had to drunkenly fend for herself. I guess thats her own fault, but still. I know they're trying to prevent drug use, but the girl was vomiting on the floor for crying out loud. I'm getting all riled up just thinking about it.
Skip Tao for dinner, and check out the club just to widen your knowledge. It'll make you appreciate other clubs in Vegas even more.
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