Chan "504 boy in Philly" K.'s Profile

I don't know what they put in the coffee here, but it was the one of the best I've ever had.  Or maybe I was hungover.  I was in Vegas for a 4 day buddy's bachelor party extravaganza.  I did eat here for 3 straight days for breakfast (at 2pm).  I tried everything from the Eggs & Beef Bourguignon to Salmon Eggs Benedict.  The food was awesome.  My only complaint was that the pitchers of orange juice was ridiculously expensive.  The 4 pitchers of the orange juice was about 33% of the bill for 6-8 people.  Otherwise, the food price wasn't too outrageous.  The orange juice was phenomenal but not worth the price though.  We always sat on the outdoor patio with a great view of the Bellagio fountain.  The service was somewhat slow, but I'll give them slack because this place was always busy.  At least the servers were always super nice.

I came here on a Saturday night after already being in the Warwick Melrose for another function (when the open bar shut down at midnight).  From what I heard, this place usually had a line and had a waiting list earlier in the night.  Sounded lame but when we got there, our group got in without any hassle.  Very classy place and great ambiance/decor.  Very mixed group of people:  the trendy bar hoppers vs the older crowd that were the hotel guests vs the TX-OU weekend party-goers.  Lots of people but had enough roaming space.  The music was rather dull and drinks were somewhat overpriced.  Since living in New Orleans for many years, I have a higher standard for jazz/piano/lounge music.  The servers were super nice.  Overall at that time, I already displayed some delayed motor skills, so I had a great time.

Came here for a University of Texas alumni football game watching party before I had to go to a wedding.  We stumbled across this coincidentally while driving around Pacific/Mission beach area and saw a big sign saying the "Official Home of Texas Longhorns football".  We were actually driving around to find a random sports bar that would televise our Texas football game.  Awesome.  The other TVs had other college football games.  Also, there were a small contingents of Notre Dame alumni also.  

The food was very good.  The place was packed with burnt orange t-shirt wearing Texas alumni.  I had some green chili stuff (which I can't remember the name) but it was great.  Huge jars of beer and multiple tequila shots later, this afternoon turned out to be a great afternoon.

I was here for a weekend for a wedding.  For the hotel itself, this place was really nice.  Very 5 star-esque, hotel decor, service, and awesome bathroom.  Of course, other than to shower or sleep, I didn't spend too much time in the room because there's too much stuff to do in San Diego.  The bed wasn't uncomfortable like Motel 6 or anything.  For such a nice, classy hotel, the continental breakfast was very mediocre.  I probably shouldn't be griping about the continental breakfast, but I got to give at least one constructive criticism.  The pastries and donuts were all stale and tasted old, and I was hungover from a brutal forced-alcohol-consumption wedding reception.  Considering that I paid a 5 star-esque price for this hotel room (booked late), I want 5 star-esque everything.

Came here after having a few for Center City Sips from somewhere else.  We got lucky to get a sidewalk seating because it was nice outside.  Also, great view of all the drunk people in Drinker's (always looks so much fun from the outside but not much sometimes when you go inside).

Anyways, I went with pulled pork sandwich.  As for getting a bbq-type sandwich for being above the Mason-Dixon line, this was pretty good.  A little greasy and also could have used a little bit more smoke flavor.  Good fries.  Overall, most of us were pretty satisfied with our meals.  All the guys went with big meat sandwiches with beer and were happy.  Some of the girls complained about their salads, but I don't care about that.  

Small beer selection but they do have the 20 oz Arrogant Bastard.  The place looked nice inside but I was only inside for a minute just to get a table outside.

I've been here couple times before but never stayed very long due to the overcrowdedness.  I went here last Sunday when it seemed that the entire Center City of Philadelphia looked like a ghost town (presumably most people were at the beach), so we had no problems getting a seat and prompt service.  I woke up very hungover, so I was definitely in the mood for a big meal.  

I heard about Good Dog burgers as being one of the best burgers, if not, the best burger in the city.  I went with their signature burger which has the Roquefort cheese stuffed in the 1/2 pound beef patty.  It sounded great.  As I took the first bite, because I was so hungover-starved, the first taste was awesome.  I was thinking this could compete as one of the better burgers I've ever had.  Then, I got to the middle of the burger with the Roquefort cheese.  It was okay for awhile, but as I was downing the the 2nd half of the burger, I could only taste the Roquefort cheese.  The stuffing was over-powering the burger and its grilled onions.  My final verdict was that this burger was very average.

I heard from others that their other burgers and sandwiches are awesome.  I'd be willing to go back some other time to try other stuff.  As for the bar itself, it seemed that they had a good beer selection.  The service that day was also very good.

My work had a golf day set up here.  Free round of golf with cart and free dinner.  What a great day.

As for the golf course, it's one of the better course I've played.  Good fast greens.  Of course, I wouldn't call myself a snob of golf course by any means.  My golf game only warrants public municipal courses.  

What's best about the day is that I won $100 gift certificate to Starr restaurant in a raffle to top off the day.

I went for Wednesday Center City Sips happy hour.  $2 Blue Moon pints.  After about 5 of them, I had a great time.  A little bit too yuppy-ish crowd but it was fun.  I was memorized by the waterfall water faucet in the unisex bathroom.   Clean decor and decent music.  I would definitely go here for Center City Sips again.

I also ended up there for Saturday night.  This time it was way too crowded.  Music was so loud I couldn't even hear myself talk.  Also, it was way too dark.  I was shocked when the Blue Moon was $6.  I probably won't be going back for a weekend night.  I would give Saturday night 2 stars.

Awesome place.  Enormous selections of clubs/equipment.  I spent 4 hours here on a Sunday afternoon hitting drivers and trying out putters.  After hitting 14 different drivers and about 140+ golf balls, I knew I made the right purchase for my new driver.  I would give this place 5 stars, but it seemed that the golf pros and other patrons were a little annoyed that I hogged the golf simulator.  I also didn't get too much help for the pros there, so I had to take upon myself to have a comprehensive testing for the equipment for me to make an informed decision.

I went here for a concert, the downstairs.  The place is cool.  Very clean place but just okay beer selection (I don't remember seeing any PBRs).  Not a big place so no matter where you were, you had a good view of the band.  I also thought the ambiance was great.

I be willing to go back.  I heard Monday nights for open mic nights are fun.