Dine Drink Vegas

In Episode 71, the Drink of the Day is the Gin and Tonic- and we try to figure out how to make the horrible swill they serve you on the casino floor taste good. We dream about attending the CFP National Championship in Vegas next year, and as always we bring you the latest news. Come travel with us! #cocktails #lasvegas #dinedrinkvegas #dinedrinktravel

In Episode 70, the Drink of the Day is a blind tasting where Bill sends John Irish whiskey in some tasteful containers. We use Bill's comp offers to talk about where low stakes gamblers get the best rewards, and as always we have all of the latest Las Vegas news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #cocktails #dinedrinkvegas

The Drink of the Day is the Rat Pack Manhattan, and the Baller on a Budget rolls in luxury at Cosmo. In Vegas news, the Raiders fired yet another head coach. Come travel with us! #cocktails #lasvegas #dinedrinktravel #dinedrinkvegas

In Episode 68, Bill takes a swing at making eggnog... and he misses. We talk about our best and worst Las Vegas experiences of 2025. Come travel with us! #cocktails #lasvegas #dinedrinkvegas

In Episode 67, the Drink of the Day is the Cosmo to celebrate John's trip next week. We think the baseball stadium in Las Vegas is getting built, and Vegas WTF news is, as always, WTF. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #cocktails #dinedrinkvegas

We talk about all the best restaurants in Las Vegas and where you should go. The drink of the day features rye and apple brandy, and in Vegas WTF news... you should probably have a reservation for dinner. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #cocktails #dinedrinkvegas #dinedrinktravel

A service charge, a tip, and a gratuity on the same check seems a little much. The drink of the day is a delicious cranberry orange martini. Christmas dinner is apparently a thing in Las Vegas, and John makes Bill cry because the Aggies lost. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #cocktails #podcast

In Episode 64, we discover that horse herpes is a thing. Bill *still* doesn't have any faith in his Aggies. The drink of the day is the Jack Rose, and yes, yes this podcast is about Las Vegas. Come travel with us! #cocktails #lasvegas #podcast

Can you get kicked out for losing? We are starting to suspect Resorts World isn't very good at stuff. The Drink of the Day means Leaving Manhattan Behind, and as always we bring you all the Las Vegas news. Come travel with us! #cocktails #lasvegas #podcast

John makes Bill do a blind whiskey tasting, and Bill mostly knows what he is talking about. There are some great deal in Vegas, some terrible deals in Vegas, and in college football news Bill suffers from Battered Aggie Syndrome. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #drinkoftheday #podcast #dinedrinkvegas #dinedrinktravel

Southwest is the largest airline flying in to Las Vegas, and what they did to John is hilarious. The drink of the day is, somehow, a match for both college students and the leader in the luxury lounge, and we talk about college football playoff bets. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #drinkoftheday #dinedrinktravel #dinedrinkvegas

The Drink of the Day is an apple brandy Old Fashioned, where John uses too many ingredients and Bill demands to simply pour liquor in a glass. Oddly, however, they have shockingly similar opinions about the most important meal of the day. Our audio software does weird stuff to John's voice, but it's okay because our last news item is totally WTF. Come travel with us! #drinkoftheday #lasvegas #dinedrinkvegas #dinedrinktravel

For the drink of the day, we continue our goal of depleting the world's supply of Amaro Nonino. Speaking of, that drink is waaayyyyy too classy to be found in the Oyo. As always, we bring you the latest news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #drinkoftheday #podcast #dinedrinkvegas

John makes a drink of the day which makes Bill question his life choices, and Conde Nast thinks they have something to say about balling on a budget in Las Vegas. As always, we bring you the latest news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #drinkoftheday #dinedrinkvegas

The drink of the day is the Fall Flight, where the Paper Airplane meets apple brandy. We weren't kicked out of a bar, but were instead politely asked to leave, and we probably aren't winning the ghost hunting contest at El Cortez. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #drinkoftheday #podcast #dinedrinkvegas

In Episode 56, the Drink of the Day is the Billionaire. Speaking of billionaires, we disagree with Scott @VitalVegas and think that the A's stadium gets built... somehow. As always, we bring you all the latest Las Vegas news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #dinedrinkvegas   Episode 56: Billionaires And Baseball   Drink of the Day– The Billionaire Cocktail  2 oz Bourbon (original recipe called for Bakers 107 proof) 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 1/2 oz Simple Syrup 1/2 oz Grenadine Syrup 1/4 oz Absinthe Shake and strain into a martini glass or other “up”  glass. Lemon Wheel for garnish Main Topic–    The Review Journal reported on Bally’s grand plan for the complex around the A’s ballpark on the Tropicana site- from the story: “Bally’s Las Vegas will be built in phases and eventually feature 3,000 hotel rooms, a 2,500-seat, state-of-the-art theater and 500,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space, according to Bally’s.   The complex will be built above street level, with the main area of activity — dubbed the podium — accessible from the ground level via escalators, stairs and elevators, and via walkways from Excalibur and MGM Grand, according to Bally’s. The area will feature a 9-acre plaza that will lead fans to the main entrances of the ballpark in the northwest-facing portion of the stadium. Buildings will be built on top of portions of the plaza.” Bill- let’s talk about our thoughts on this plan for a moment… But Scott from Vital Vegas is trying to rain on this parade:   So… on a scale of 1-10, with 0 being no chance in hell, and 10 being a sure thing, how do we rate the odds of the stadium project happening? News: Scott at Vital Vegas reported rumors that Excalibur lid off some financial staff last Friday, a sign on ongoing issues with MGM Resorts Scott also shared the Morimotos at MGM will be closed through the month of October into November for a refresh Multiple sources shared that national treasure Dolly Parton has canceled her Vegas residency due to health issue Eater Vegas noted the opening of Cymbiotiki Wellness Bar, a casual health food spot, has opened at Fountainblue, begging the question, who goes to Vegas for health food?   We reported previously on the closure of Carlos n‘ Charlie’s at The Flamingo. On September 30, Fox 5 Las Vegas reported that they had filed notice with the Nevada Department of Employment that they would be laying off all 79 employees, reminding us that the changes in Las Vegas come with a real human cost.

In Episode 55, we try whiskey as it was intended to be served... neat. John walks Bill through a proper whiskey tasting, and then Bill finishes talking about the W without complaining. Along the way, we give you all the Vegas news. #lasvegas #podcast #dinedrinkvegas   Episode 55– Let’s Talk Turkey   Drink of the Day– Spirit Tasting Notes: Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon   Neat: Nose- Taste-  Finish    Rocks notes:   Do you recommend?    What cocktails would it work best in?   Main Topic– What we liked about the W   News Scott at Vital Vegas reports that the Hard Rock has removed the statues of the sirens from the Mirage auction and will, instead, display them at the Hard Rock as nostalgia pieces   Scott and other X users had a thread observing that Emmitt’s was dark over the weekend and reservations are no longer being taken online . It looks like our value pick for steak on the Strip may be a goner And today, Scott noted that tonight’s show at the Strat  by ventriloquist Terry Fator will be the end of his 18 year run on the Strip, dating back to winning Season 2 of America’s Got Talent Las Vegas Weekly shared details about the new Taco Escobar which just opened in Fremont East, including details of their fair prices ($4-6 per taco) and the fact that they share ownership with Evel Pie (located just across the street) and China Town hotspot Golden Tiki   @thematkwrst on X reported that Excalibur now offers $5 black jack 24/7 In an X post on September 19, Las Vegas Locally said that Caesars properties on the Strip are offering 25% off food and beverage at 100+ restaurants as well as free parking to Las Vegas locals. The deal runs through October 30.   Do you remember the 2023 cyber attack that cost MGM $100 million where someone messed them up? Turns out it was a teenager.

If you hurt in the morning, well, that's what you get for waking up in Vegas. John and Bill talk about the best ways to deal with that at breakfast. The Drink of the Day is the Aperol Margarita, we bring you the latest news, and our Vegas WTF section is truly WTF. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #dinedrinkvegas   Episode 54: The Most Important Meal Of The Day Drink of the Day:  The Aperol Margarita (compiled from a BUNCH of recipes) Ingredients 2 oz tequila blanco (sub mezcal for smoky notes) 1 oz Aperol 1 oz lime juice 2 oz orange juice (some recipes sub grapefruit) OPTIONAL- .5oz of simple for those with a sweet tooth Ice Shake all the ingredients and service on the rocks. Garnish with a wedge of orange Rim may be just salted, or salted with dried orange and lime zest mixed in, or salted with Tajin   Main Story:  Saturday RiRa review    Sunday Border Grill Review   News Items Scott at Vital Vegas reported that the  Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has added some branding and signage and a photo op to “reimagine” the ride share pick up area at Harry Reid International Airport. They didn’t fix the long waits or crowded space, sp I guess it will be a slightly nicer cluster And Scott says that Wynn has gotten rid of OOO roulett. He also announced a new GM at the Palms, and on X, he broke news of yet another management shakeup at troubled Hilton asset Resorts World Las Vegas Locally broke news that MGM Resorts will dump some 800 mid-management positions, reportedly with directors, executive directors, and VPs competing for jobs. Brock Radke at Las Vegas Weekly reports that Penn Entertainment’s recent announcement that the new hotel tower at M Resort will open in December also includes the addition of Emeril Lagasse’s restaurant Meril, which will expand from New Orleans with this location in Henderson. It’s Lagasse’s first off-Strip project in the Las Vegas area. What Now las Vegas has coverage of the Mob Museum’s plan to open the Starlight Lounge in October- an open air cocktail venue with live music just east of the Museum According to KSNV, the Wizard of Oz at the Sphere has sold $65,000,000 worth of tickets to 500,000 pe free dc ople. That works out to an average of $130 per ticket. Tickets went on sale June 10, and the show started August 28.   In Vegas WTF news, @lasvegaslocally reported that A top Las Vegas stripper has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit from an Arkansas businessman who claims she defrauded him out of more than $2.1 million over a 10-year relationship.The man is suing her for $38.5 million in compensatory and punitive damages.

John and Bill put on their swim trunks, and to the best of our knowledge that didn't frighten anyone at the Mandalay Bay pool. The Drink of the Day is the Busted Pipe, and as always we bring you the latest Las Vegas news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #dinedrinkvegas   Episode 53: Mandalay Pool Day Drink of the Day: The Busted Pipe Ingredients 1.5 oz  Amaro Nonino 1.5 oz  Bourbon Garnish 1  Luxardo Cherry 1  Lemon Twist Directions Combine the bourbon and Amaro Nonino into a mixing glass. Add ice. Stir for 30 seconds. Strain over a large ice cube in a rocks glass. Express lemon peel oils over the cocktail.  Garnish with the cherry and lemon twist. Main Story:  Bill and John dive into pool day   News Items Scott at Vital Vegas reported that the Foundation Room at Mandalay Bay is temporarily closed for a remodel. No opening date available but rumors say as long as 11 months is possible    He also shared that Caesars Resorts was delisted on the S&P500   And on X, Scott and others have been sharing some new deals being offered by Vegas venues  to combat declining numbers, including $2 ice cream treats at the MGM Grand Pool, $20 buckets of beer at Westgate, $6 beers at Carnival Court, and an $18 taco plate at boujee Mexican joint Amaya at Cosmo- follow the deals with #MakeVegasAValueAgain   According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, starting September 19 all drinks at Center Bar at Golden Gate will be free from 6-7 p.m. every night. This comes immediately on the heels of that property removing all physical table games.   LET BILL TAKE THIS STORY Fox News reported on September 9 that Las Vegas buffets are a “dying breed”  in favor of food halls. Several other outlets ran with the same story, but that just doesn’t track with what I saw at Palms.   According to KLAS News 8, a tourist won a jackpot of almost a million dollars– $937,040, specifically– at The Linq. John/Bill, what do you do if you win that kind of money and you are on a trip like the one we took last week?   According to sfgate.com, Lake Mead water levels will hit their lowest levels ever over the next two years, and over the same time frame Lake Powell water levels may drop so low as to impact electricity generation.   We have reported previously on The Eagles extending their residency at The Sphere. According to the New York Post, they have now added 4 dates in 2026.   In other Sphere news, KLAS 8 News reports that The Wizard of Oz is admitting 4000-5000 people 2-3 times a day and is taking in up to $2 million dollars per day.

Apparently, the word "guarantee" doesn't mean much to MGM Rewards. It's OK, though, because the Drink of the Day is delicious and we have all of the latest Las Vegas news. Come travel with us! #lasvegas #podcast #dinedrinkvegas   Episode 52: Customer Service? Part 3: The Good, The Bad, and the W Drink of the Day: The Left Hand: This is a riff on the Negroni by NYC bartended Sam Ross (same guy who did the Paper Airplane)  Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces bourbon 3/4 ounces Campari 3/4 ounces sweet vermouth 3 dashes chocolate bitters (such as Bittermen’s) Brandied cherry, for garnish   Stir everything but the cherry in a mixing glass with ice, then strain into a highball glass over one single ice cube and garnish (or just be lazy and build it in your class)  Main Story:  Bill and John have thoughts about our W experience: John QUICKLY recaps Bill’s previous drama and yield the floor for the update   Bill explains what happened on arrival o Thursday and how the W tried to rectify it    John talks gift card complaints   The boys debate- was the VIP Lounge Experience worth it this trip?    News Items Scott at Vital Vegas reported that the Flamingo is saying adios to long-time margarita bar Carlos and Charlies because there is, apparently, a master plan for the Flamingo He also mentions (without mentioning the name) that former Cosmo breakfast joint Egg Slut has found a new home at the Rio And the last story we’ve stolen from VV is that Project BBQ in front of Circa is getting a glow-up with a fresh look, draft beer, and a revised menu. The location is outdoors on the FSE next to the Main Stage According to the LVRJ, the Athletics got a building permit from Clark County for the next $87 million chunk of concrete work. That tracks with what we saw with our own eyes. Also according to the LVRJ, Resorts World revenue is up from the first quarter of this year but down from the second quarter of last year. Gaming revenue is up 8% from the first quarter but down 18% from the second quarter of last year, and occupancy was up from 78% in the first quarter to 80% in the second quarter. That’s down from 90% in the second quarter last year. CBS News presented a complicated picture of Las Vegas visitors and revenue. In a story on August 30, they said that visitors were down for the sixth straight month even though gambling revenue is up. Traffic from Canada is down 18%, but visits from Mexico, the UK, and Australia are increasing.