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Nacho Daddy's is a great place for fun food. Las Vegas, NV has four locations, The Strip, Downtown, Summerlin, and Henderson.  Described as trendy and classy, it's definitely distinct. Making them very unique, the Miracle Mile location on the famous Las Vegas Strip features a live scorpion terrarium, built for them by the TV show "Tanked".  If you have a peculiar need for a shot of tequila containing a scorpion, Nacho Daddy is the place for you!  To date, their live online counter shows that more than 61,000 shots have been downed and the count is getting higher by the minute. Also known for their world famous nachos, your choices are many. Nacho dishes vary from the  traditional dishes to exotic plates for the more sophisticated palate.  Brunch offerings include Bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Mary's that have a Mexican seasoned rim. Featuring flaming fajitas, soups & salads, a kid's menu, vegan choices and more, there's something for just about everybo...

Lil Red? That's my 2020 Jeep Wrangler! She finally took her virgin ride on the trails in Nelson's Landing.  On the spur of the moment, Harry and I ventured out last Wednesday to hit the trail in Nelson's Landing. We stopped to visit the ghost town en route, also known as El Dorado Canyon or Nelson Ghost Town. Located on NV 165-E,  it's just  an hour outside of Las Vegas. The town is very scenic and sometimes used as a Hollywood set. It's also an area that's highly recommended for photographers, amateurs and professionals alike. Still standing is the ghost town's historic gold mine (shown below). It's said to be the oldest, richest, most famous gold mine in Southern Nevada. Many old buildings, retro signs, a telephone booth, abandon vehicles and a crashed airplane are just a few of the things that make the scene fervent. The old store is actually open and offers refreshing ice cream bars among other items. During our excursion, there was a food truck park...

Our reunion celebration began with reservations at Lawry's The Prime Rib Las Vegas, a favorite place where Harry and I have celebrated special occasions over years. It's definitely a place to create memorable experiences. The restaurant's art deco design, soft music, and dim lighting create a romantic atmosphere. The service is excellent and the dining is unparalleled. Dinner started out with cocktails and lobster bisque, one of my favorite starters for a great meal. Lawry's fine lobster bisque is crafted in their kitchen with each order. Your chef proudly wheels it out to you on his silver cart and personally pours the creamy soup mixture over the sauteed lobster. It's delicious! One of the unique features of Lawry's is their Spinning Bowl Salad. Again, the serving cart is rolled up to your table. Your server spins the silver salad bowl while it's sitting atop of another chilled bowl filled with sparkling ice. Our server spun the salad bowl while narrating ...

Las Vegas Fun Times is my new baby! In all honesty, I wasn't ready to launch this new meetup group. Much to my surprise, when I stepped-up to the plate to become the Organizer of  "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives!", the new group went live. Yikes! It had been sitting in "draft" mode since early April.  Needless to say, I began my day scrambling to get things up to par. With the graphic in place and my intro complete (at least for now), I posted my first event, Happy Hour at The Hawthorn Grill. As luck would have it, a dear friend is celebrating her 70th birthday this month.  I'm very hopeful that this will be a memorable birthday for my Vegas sister.   Getting back to giving birth to a new group, I'm excited once again! Life is giving me new things, and I'm welcoming and embracing the new adventures and opportunities. I'm feeling right at home again; doing my happy dance.  "Good Times" by Chic      

I am very excited to announce that I have become the organizer for a meetup group here in Las Vegas, NV! If you live in Las Vegas, you may want to consider joining this free group:   https://www.meetup.com/diners-drive-ins-dives/   Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives currently has over 1,000 members and I'm hoping to experience growth.  As the new organizer,  I have already added a variety of activities. About Statement We are a versatile group that is organized for the purpose of bringing people together! Our activities go far beyond dining out, so if you enjoy life and like to experience new things, this is the group for you. Events will include travel, theater, happy hour, playing board games, potlucks and BBQ's, mild hikes, dancing, sightseeing, and more.    What's Up Currently, we have a weekly event scheduled well into 2023, thanks to organizer Patty Z.  She hosts this ongoing event every Thursday. Join Patty and the gang for lunch and Rummikub at ...

Miller's Tavern is a great place to chill out. Sitting on a well-groomed golf course called Palm Valley,  it's located in the Sun City Community in Summerlin, Las Vegas, NV.  This is an adult community and requires that at least one member of the household must be at least 55 years of age and no household member can be under 18. Needless to say, it's a quiet and peaceful place. Today, I met with a group of 18 people at Miller's for lunch and play time. The group's favorite game is Rummikub, a tile-based game for 2-4 players. It's a great past-time on a hot, summer day in the desert.  About Miller's Tavern If you live in Las Vegas, NV, Miller's is a fun place to dine and enjoy various activities. This full service restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner at the bar or in the dining room. If it's not to hot, another option is the outdoor patio facing the golf course. In the bar area, gaming machines offer Poker, Black Jack, and Slots, just to nam...

DMV of NV - Do Your Job Please FIRST : If you live in Las Vegas, NV, do not go to the DMV on a Saturday!   I have talked with several people that went to the DMV on a Saturday.  One woman told me the first time she went, she arrived at 5:00AM per a friend's advice. The line was wrapped around the entire building. The next visit, she arrived at 3:00AM, and there was still a line. If you are attempting to make an appointment online and the appointment system can not be accessed, please wait until it is available. No appointments can be made via phone call or online chat session.    NV Residents: If your plates or DL is expired, you will need to apply for a "Movement Permit" but keep in mind that movement is restricted. If this applies to you, visit this website: https://dmv.nv.gov/regpermits.htm   If you are not a NV resident and your plate or DL is about to expire, you are basically out of luck!  Obviously, in this blog, I am going to address the very br...