Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2014

totallybored

Wammer wrote: »

Looking forward to hearing what you think of the Bacchanal buffet. The cost and the queues have put me off in the past, but it might be worth a punt with SR points.

You should try it. I'm not a huge buffet fan as I don't like seafood, sushi or meat that is still red so I always feel I don't get great value from them however I really liked it and would definitely go back. I went about 2.30 on a Thursday and there was no queue.

Things I ate and liked were: fried chicken in baskets (there were waffles too but I don't get that!), brisket and mini gratins and mash, tacos freshly made, mini brisket sliders (my fave as there were excellent), an excellent Asian selection that included beef rendang, a Thai chicken curry, several types of noodles, pork buns and potstickers, pizza which was average but I always find it comforting to have a slice with mashed potato and gravy. Desserts weren't as good as the Wynn but I could only manage a scoop of ice cream and a cookie. I didn't eat for another 24 hours after that so I think it was good value.

ferf1223

brisket x2! I am adding that to the list of things that may sway my husband. The brisket at Silverton buffet is something I think he dreams about. Also potstickers.

I really would like to try it.

I cannot believe they have fried chicken...that is my go-to thing at many of the more mid-range buffets and I just assumed they would not have it.

I am hungry and wanting to go to Vegas now.

vegasvisitor

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ferf1223

pebblesmax wrote: »

I have been trying to get the Monte Carlo $50 but have had no luck so far.

tried today and it's gone. So is the $25 NFI which was one we were considering.

vegasvisitor

ferf1223 wrote: »

Have a great trip, photome! very excited for you.

pebbles - that may be an option to consider...will see how far I get in convincing hubby of the principle...he has just said 'can't you ask them to go first and if Tony says it's *bleep* and not worth it the we can skip it use our points at Sbarro*?'

so...I may have a bit of convincing to do but it sounds good to me!

*they're my points, really, and we ARE NOT using them at Sbarro.

Can you use the points at Sbarro? I printed a list of all the places and don't remember seeing it. I like Sbarro The Bally's one is a bit fancier than most and pricier, however it's handy for the Platinum.

ferf1223

I'm not sure if you can use them directly at Sbarro...if they aren't on the list then probably not...since we normally stay at a CET property part of the trip we can usually get around it by charging to the room so I kind of lose track of where we can use points directly and where we can't.

vegasvisitor

ferf1223 wrote: »

I'm not sure if you can use them directly at Sbarro...if they aren't on the list then probably not...since we normally stay at a CET property part of the trip we can usually get around it by charging to the room so I kind of lose track of where we can use points directly and where we can't.

Makes sense. As we aren't at CET property we don't have that option. I do however have about 20 places highlighted on my list where I could use these points! Think we should manage. :rotfl:

2 weeks today we head to Phoenix, then will be in Vegas 4 days later. I can't wait!!

pebblesmax

I was just browsing MyVegas rewards. I'm sad to report that Nine Fine Irishmen $25 reward, Monte Carlo $50 reward and Fuel the Duel reward all now require a stay at an MGM property.

This wasn't the case a couple of days ago. Gutted!!!

ferf1223

pebblesmax wrote: »

I was just browsing MyVegas rewards. I'm sad to report that Nine Fine Irishmen $25 reward, Monte Carlo $50 reward and Fuel the Duel reward all now require a stay at an MGM property.

This wasn't the case a couple of days ago. Gutted!!!

oh no...they were gone when I was looking yesterday...I was hoping that they would come back as they were...gutted too.

pebblesmax

They have made a lot of changes. ;-(