Dining Out: A Quick BurGR Bite

BurGR
(inside Planet Hollywood)
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas
702.785.5555


Being a huge fan of cooking shows and being fortunate enough to have actually met a few of my culinary heroes, I was definitely intrigued when I saw Gordon Ramsay's BurGR restaurant at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

With a wait time of forty-five minutes, however, I decided to try my luck at the bar area instead. Luckily for me, there was a seat opening up right as I walked over. Sorry, family-of-five waiting in the wings ~ papa needs to drink!

Honey-Pig Bao Bun

Since I didn't experience a full BurGR sit-down, I won't give a full review. However, let me tell you that the Honey-Pig Bao Buns was amazing! A slow roasted pork belly garnished with cucumber and radish strings, teased with cilantro, and drizzled with honey hoisin sauce sat beautifully on my plate as I watched a baseball game and drank my Stone IPA. 

This was a great afternoon distraction from walking up and down the strip all day. I was definitely glad that I stopped in and decided to stay a while.

Considering the incredible service I received from the bartenders and the high-quality bao bun they brought me, I would venture to say that BurGR is worth a dining trip. However, it's not so bad for a quick bite either.


RATING: 7 out of 10 (bar area)

Dining Out: Pink's on the Strip!

Pink's Hot Dogs
3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas
702.405.4711


Million and I found our way to Las Vegas. Knowing that we had little time between meeting up with our friends and grabbing a bite to eat, we wanted something that San Diego couldn't offer. Lo and behold, across the street from the Cosmopolitan sat the answer to our prayers ~ Pink's Hot Dogs.

I'm ashamed to admit that in all the years that I've been in SoCal, I've never once traveled up to L.A. to partake in these delectable dogs. I rectified that with an order of the Spicy Mojave Dog and a margarita.  Moments later, this monstrosity of a meal lurked from the kitchen and onto my plate. Covered in nacho cheese, jalapenos, grilled onions, guacamole, and tomatoes, this little polish dog was barely able to peek its head from around the corner.

Virtually requiring a fork lift to enjoy, this big hot dog was a welcomed experience considering I had barely landed and only had airport Shock Top in my stomach. Good til the last bite, I was thoroughly impressed by the fact that someone could dress up a dog so nicely.

Definitely a safe gamble here. Always bet on Pink's!


RATING: 8 out of 10