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| - I have this strange problem with buffets. The utter challenge of consuming such a massive quantity of food makes me instantaneously nauseous. With apprehension, though I've attempted them often.
Strangely enough, I have this strange problem with Las Vegas as well. I've never been much of a gambler, and the idea of immediately and constantly overstimulating my other senses seems just too damn overwhelming.
So, combine the two and I'm pretty much destined to be disgusted. The Firelight Buffet surprised me though. For a few bucks I was given the opportunity to slowly peruse "cuisine" from around the world. While most fare was standard and lacking real challenging flavor (c'mon its buffet food), I was impressed with both the freshness and variety that was presented. A "far east" counter featured quite tasty vegetable spring rolls while another, on the polar opposite side of a gigantic room of food, had farily decent tamales. Each plate I consumed was like a small trip around the world, and though I had no space in my stomach available, I could've continued my varied "culinary trip" for at least another couple of countries. I'll admit it: I was impressed with the total tonnage of food availability. The atmosphere was quiet and serene, the service was fine, and I was even given alcohol as part of the deal.
I left full and I left happy. Sick, but pleasantly so. Maybe I'll start playing bacarrat or something and rethink this whole Vegas thing.
Additional Kudos and one extra star for the hand-scooped ice cream bar and the killer lazer light show complete with an animatronic coyote.
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