Filed under: CitySpoon, Travel | Tags: Cityspoon, Coupons, deals, hiking, oil, savings, travel, vacation
CitySpoon’s CEO and founder recently took a much needed vacation with friends to a popular African tourist spot. He returned to CitySpoon headquarters this morning elated to tell us he found something during a hike you don’t see every day. No, not a unicorn or a leprechaun. He found oil! We’re not exactly oil experts but we do know how much it costs these days to fill our gas tanks and he’s not letting us leave our days jobs just yet (we like spooning too much to leave anyway). We’re not sure if the mystery oil has already been claimed but the idea of liquid gold got us talking. What would you do if you found mystery treasure?
Take a look at this video, let us know what you’d do, and come check out our day jobs at CitySpoon.com
Filed under: CitySpoon, Uncategorized | Tags: Cityspoon, deals, Media, Spooner, spooning, United States
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Filed under: Events | Tags: Cityspoon.com, Coupons, deal, deals, Events, garage sale, history, Las Vegas, penthouse suite, Sahara, Sale, The Sahara Hotel and Casino, Vegas History
After the horror stories of what was the first day of the Grand Liquidation at the Sahara. I decided the second day wouldn’t be so bad. I have heard people waiting from 2.5-4.5 hours just to get in and be a picker for a huge day of savings and a piece of Las Vegas History. The truth of the matter is: Everything was for sale.
Driving through from the Cityspoon offices wasn’t bad. I was ushered up the garage and parked at the third floor. Waiting for an elevator that never came. So after a small heel toe express ride, you follow the signs to the front of the hotel and you wait. It wasn’t bad. I would say 20 minutes. You get ushered in and sure enough $10 admission. But wait, you get a tiny Sahara shot glass and a torn luggage tag you wear like you’re going to a club wristband.
When you get in, you wait again to get orientation. I didn’t realize there was an instructional seminar. I heard “sale” and “deal” and I went. So was it a sale or deals? Not sure about that. Walking through the Casino had this empty and eerie silence. Sure there were people there shopping, but without the sounds of the machines, it was kind of eerie. Plus being able to walk through the back of the house without being stopped by security was definitely an experience.
The smallwares were right in front of the cage. Stemware and glassware were $1-$2 and it was quaint and “not a deal.” Silverware was a $1 apiece and also not a deal. I didn’t find the deals I was expecting. Those are things I can find at AAA Restaurant Supply for brand new or better. Anything with “Sahara” on it had a higher price point. Like the Casino logo chairs were $95. Again…not a deal. Some back of the house stuff were priced ok, I guess if you’re a collector or you’re buying for a restaurant or bar, the sales aren’t bad. But the thing I wanted was a mirror for $28 but I realized I didn’t need it. For me to resell it wasn’t worth it.
I think in time yes it would be worth it. But I didn’t want to pay admission and if you bought something there’s a 10% buyer fee…like tax. To me, an average consumer…I could get different deals from other places. But there’s nothing like buying a piece of Las Vegas history. I got my shotglass and I’m happy.
Filed under: CitySpoon, Spooning People | Tags: Bradley Cooper, Bridesmaids, Cityspoon.com, deals, Ed Helms, Events, Hangover II, Ken Jeong, Mike Tyson, Sin City, Sin City Memorial Day Weekend, spooning, trailer, Vegas, Zack Galifianakis
I just saw Bridesmaids last week and thought it was absolutely hysterical, like pee myself in the theater hysterical. Between the disastrous diarrhea scene to getting completely obliterated on a flight to Vegas and kicked off the plane, the ladies in Bridesmaids made me laugh until I cried. Some may even refer to it as the female version of the Hangover, I don’t know if I would necessarily say that but I did find it equally as funny. So we shall see this Thursday (5/26) when the Hangover II premiers nation wide what Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, Ed Helms and Mike Tyson can bring to the big screen this go around. It’s a little unfortunate, judging from the trailer, that the stomping grounds will not be in good ol’ Sin City, however they needed to to go global which I can understand…taking it to a different level. This should make for interesting situation for the fellas. And how appropriate that it is premiering Memorial Day Weekend. Judging from the trailer there is bound to be some “ohhhhh sh**” moments.
Filed under: CitySpoon, Deals, Dessert, Restaurant Reviews, Spooning People | Tags: buffet, Cosmopolitan, Coupons, deals, desserts, food coma, Wicked Spoon
I usually get pretty overwhelmed at buffets because I want the food and I want all of it. However, upon my arrival at the Wicked Spoon I was certain to have a full blown panic attack. The maze of delectable salads, entrées, meats, soups, fish…and I haven’t even gotten to the desserts yet. I usually try to scope out the entire buffet first, and then make a very wise, well thought out, strict plan of execution. Why do I do this? A. Because I like to execute and make a plan for anything. B. Because I want to make sure that I get to try everything I want…and as I stated earlier, I usually want it all. and C. I like to have an order in which I eat food, ya know soup-salad-appetizer-entrée-dessert. Some people like to start with a dessert. Not me, but I don’t judge, to each their own. So, as soon as a carefully constructed my strategy I went for it. Inducing myself in a serious food coma. I started with a warm goat cheese salad, grilled asparagus salad, and watermelon with a hint of mint and cucumbers. I nibbled away vigorously and was quick to head back as though they were going to take the food away. I felt I should have prepared myself better for this marathon, and by prepare I mean grow 6 extra arms just to carry all of my food plates. I ate the most amazing corn on the cob with melted butter and some sort of grated cheese (strange, I might have to say this was one of my favorite items) I also grabbed two tacos, seafood jambalaya, pork ribs, a single serving of eggs benedict, gooey french toast with fresh blueberries and syrup, sweet delicious bacon (which I ate before I even made it back to my table), macaroni and cheese with little fried chicken wings, general tso’s chicken with fried rice (also my favorite) and some garlic gnocchi which melted in my mouth. Now, I did not write those in the order I ate them but I did eat all of them and at this point still had not made my way to the dessert section. 
This picture above shows the seafood jambalaya with delicious oysters I could have eaten all day. And below is a preview of what is to come in regards to the dessert section, in which further induced my food coma almost to the point of being in a complete blackout, I wasn’t sure what I was eating, but I do know it did involve some giant chocolate covered strawberries. 
Although I will admit I am not a huge fan of sweets and would much rather eat an extra piece of sushi or 5, these desserts could not be ignored. There was a gelato bar in which served a variety of flavors in a small glass or waffle cone depending on how much room you had left in your stomach. I helped myself to a serving of peanut butter and jelly flavored with salted peanuts. There really aren’t words to do that flavor justice, it was simply amazing and a perfect ending to my wonderful 23 dollar buffet. Hats off to the Wicked Spoon. 
I will be back to spoon again soon!
Filed under: Events | Tags: Big Badass Burrito, Burrito, city, Cityspoon, Closing, Coupons, deals, employment, Event, Hotel, Las Vegas, Man Vs. Food, NASCAR Cafe, Nostalgic, Old Vegas, spoon, The Sahara
It’s official today at 1:40pm Sahara closed it’s doors today. 20 minutes ahead of schedule. It’s a sad day when workers are hugging and saying their “goodbyes” and “good lucks.” The last guests checked out at noon. Sahara was also put on the map from the Rat Pack and Sinatra. It had so much nostalgia of Old Vegas. They even have a street named after it.
Man Vs Food had the Nascar Cafe with the 2 foot burrito. Adam takes on one of Sin City’s wildest food creations: The Big Badass Burrito at the NASCAR Cafe. This monster is loaded with beef, vegetables, nacho cheese, and topped with scoops of sour cream and guacamole.
I didn’t frequent the Sahara, but I remember being 10 years old and the old Sahara being my first trip to Vegas, that’s where my family and I stayed. My uncle would get wicked deals from it. My cousins and I would get quarters to play video games, and once in a while we snuck a quarter into a machine to gamble. Then we’d do the touristy walk around and eat thing. We would end up back at the room renting a movie till us kids passed out and the aunts, uncles and parents would sneak off to feed the Vegas economy.
Yes folks the Sahara is no longer open for business. The end.
Filed under: CitySpoon | Tags: ABC, city, Cityspoon, Coupons, deals, Event, Fatherhood, Joseph Simmons, Las Vegas, Lavo, MTV, Palazzo, Rev Run, Run DMC, Run's House, spoon
It’s tricky…Joseph Simmons aka DJ Run aka Rev Run transformed from rapper to a minister and reality TV star. The Run-D.M.C. member shared his inspiring words of wisdom to Las Vegans May 14th and 15th at Central Christian Church. He spoke to old and new fans about his journey to entering fatherhood and becoming the grandfather of hip hop,from getting high to finding God and sharing his positive healthy newfound family life on the hit reality series Run’s House on MTV. The show was originally set to air on ABC until P. Diddy called with a better offer with MTV. Rev Run was skeptical because he wanted to the show to be family oriented, however, it could still accomplish that on MTV. He wanted to show the public the possibilities of reaping the benefits from living a virtuous lifestyle.
Simmons also spoke about the struggles in his own personal life, including the passing of his daughter in 2006 and the adoption of his youngest daughter Miley, now three years old, which he said was one of the best decisions he has ever made.
With over 2 million followers on twitter, Rev Run tweeted about finishing speaking at 5 services Sunday and will perform at Lavo nightclub inside the Palazzo on Wednesday the 18th. With the energy and comical relief Rev Run expressed in the church, it can only be imagined what he can do in a nightclub. Nonetheless, the rapper turned Reverend still knows how to get down.
Filed under: Deals | Tags: Atlantis, Caesar's Palace, cheap, circus, city, Cityspoon, coupon, deals, family, Fountain, fountains at Bellagio, free shows, Fremont St, fun, Las Vegas, lions, show, Sirens at TI, spoon, The Rio, the spoon theroy, TI, Treasure Island, Vegas
Over the last few years Las Vegas has gone through so many changes. Celebrity Chefs have come in to open restaurants; Jose Andres, Bobby Flay, Mario Batali, etc. Even high end shopping has expanded with places like Barney’s, Jimmy Choo, Tiffany’s, etc. One of the biggest changes is bringing Broadway shows into town. We lined the strip with The Phantom of The Opera, The Lion King, Jersey Boys. But we have a tip for you for some free shows when you come into town! Yep free is a deal!
Sure it’s not Cirque or Les Miserable, but it’s free and it’s fun.
The Fall of Atlantis Fountain Show
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
866.227.5938
www.caesarspalace.com
Located in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace. They have lifelike animatronic figures who are fighting it out to who gets to rule Atlantis. Is it fire or ice going to be dominant? You decide…Other than that, there’s a cool 50,000 gallon saltwater aquarium there with over 100 species of fish and plants.
The Festival Fountain Show
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
866.227.5938
www.caesarspalace.com
An animated show of Roman Gods starring Bacchus, Apollo, Venus, and Plato. It’s almost a Three’s Company sitcom, that plays every hour on the hour 7 days a week.
The Fountains at Bellagio
3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
702.693.7111
www.bellagio.com
If you’re visiting Bellagio or cruising by. You definitely want to catch the Fountains. You can watch the fountains dance and shoot water hundreds of feet into the air to the sounds of Sinatra, symphonies, or songs like Nessun Dorma
It’s a beautiful site. Great date place to walk hand and hand, feel all warm and fuzzy romanticlike. Shows are usually every half hour starting in the early afternoon and every 15 minutes 7pm to midnight. Subject to change during high winds.
Sirens of TI
2200 Las Vegas Blvd S
702.894.7111
http://www.treasureisland.com
The Sirens is located outside TI, it’s like this Electronica high seas adventure that happens nightly. They sing and dance and they’re scantily clad women and washboard ab master seamen that put on a show usually 6pm, 8pm, and 10pm. It’s not America’s Best Dance Crew, but it’s fun to see and F-R-E-E! Who doesn’t like that deal?
World’s Largest Permanent Circus at Circus – Circus
2880 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.734.0410
800.634.3450
Further down the strip in Circus Circus there high above the casino floor, the World’s Largest Permanent Circus performers do death-defying stunts every half-hour between 11 a.m. and midnight.
Acts include jugglers, unicyclists, trapeze artists and acrobats, oh my! Each act lasts about 10 minutes.
When you walk through the casino, follow the signs toward the midway – Otherwise you will be stuck joining the Circus and it could be dangerous.
The midway features Carnie games of more than 200 games of skill and chance; In the evening, the rotating “Horse-A-Round” bar featured in the movie “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” is definitely a must see if you’re a big Hunter S Thompson Fan
Masquerade in the Sky
Rio Hotel
3700 W Flamingo Rd
866.746.7671
www.riolasvegas.com
At the Rio there’s a huge stage with floating “Floats” overhead with dancers, singers, and people who like to chuck beads at you. No you don’t have to take your top off. It’s family friendly. But it’s a smaller version replica of Carnival or Mardi Gras….So where’s the kingcake?
Freemont Street Experience
425 Fremont St
702.678.5600
www.vegasexperience.com
If you’re up to it, a short cab ride downtown, or even if you’re driving…it’s where old Las Vegas is. A place to get cheap drinks, cheap food, and fun times. Freemont Street Experience is a covered area with Ziplining, free concerts on weekends and an awesome lightshow above. It plays accordingly with the song they blast nightly on a 500,000 watt sound system and 12.5 million lights. It usually starts every night from 8pm to midnight on an hourly basis. Yes I said Ziplining. It’s cool and new and fun! I did see some people get stuck once. It was pretty funny!
The Lion Habitat
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
3799 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
702.891.7777
To honor the lion and help safeguard its preservation for future generations, MGM Grand Hotel and Casino has created a one-of-a-kind Lion Habitat as a showcase for public education and appreciation for this majestic creature of nature. The lion has been a part of the MGM heritage for many years, beginning with the legendary Leo, whose roars have welcomed generations of moviegoers to epics of the silver screen. The Lion Habitat is open daily from 11am-7pm. It’s pretty cool to see them close up and laying there. Sometimes I just wanna see them go crazy! But it doesn’t happen that often. It’s free and a must go!
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