My arrival at LAS experience has always been different than when I'm Leaving Las Vegas. Maybe like a gambler's experience as everything looks so new, shiny, and hopeful coming in, and so tired and worn heading home.
I didn't gamble a cent during my recent trip here and was still happy to be getting out of town. However, I made a mistake thinking that if I got to the airport early, I'd find find a lounge, grab a beer and some food, and relax while waiting for the plane. WRONG. Once past Security (as least for Southwest flights), there's virtually nothing here. I initially sat down at the Fox "Sports Bar", but after being ignored and not finding the draft or food selection worthy, went to the gate for a choice between 360 Gourmet Burrito and Einstein Noah's Bagels.
The Burrito Bowl was reasonably good and the food came out fast and hot. That was 15 minutes well spent. Unfortunately, more than an hour remained until boarding, and LAS can be a lonely place at the Gate.