Living it up in Las VegasEat, Drink and… Well, You Know!By Dave Shultz There are two things you can count on when you visit Las Vegas. Things are always changing and things are always the same. Las Vegas is constantly changing and re-inventing itself to be bigger, better and more fun. It’s also exactly what you go to Vegas for, lights, casinos, entertainment, beautiful people and fantastic food. So no matter how much it changes, it’s always the same.
 Las Vegas is famous for its buffets are buffets are great for sampling lots of different types of food and getting more than you really need but when you want a menu driven dining experience there’s no shortage of fine restaurants available either. The strip offers something for everyone or, you can take a short jaunt off the strip for a fantastic evening at Bahama Breeze. Head east on Flamingo Street and step into Caribbean dining at its finest. From the minute you pull into the spacious parking lot you’ll feel like you’ve escaped to the islands for the evening. The atmosphere is relaxed and laid back but quality is paramount.
Try the Fire Roasted Jerk Shrimp for a starter. The garlic-Thyme butter sauce is outstanding, especially when you soak it up with Cuban bread. The Sun Ripened Tomato Salad combines red grape, yellow pear and beefsteak tomatoes and is seasoned with a mouth watering citrus cilantro vinaigrette that shouldn’t be missed.  A good dish for two is the Seafood Paella. This is a traditional Caribbean casserole with shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, chicken, fresh fish, Spanish sausage and peas cooked with moist and flavorful yellow rice.
If you still have room, order the Chocolate Island. More than enough for two, it has rich chocolate mousse on a brownie island surrounded by milk chocolate sauce and vanilla bean anglaise. A chocolate lover’s paradise! Or, as an alternative, try the Welcome to the Island dessert. A warm rich chocolate cake with a chocolate molten center topped with caramelized pineapple, raspberry sauce, butterscotch brandy sauce and fresh whipped cream. Both of these have their devotees among the staff and either way, you can’t go wrong! Check out the drink menu too! There are more exotic combinations than there are parotheads at a Jimmy Buffet concert. Boat Drinks, give me Boat Drinks! Bahama Breeze is a great dining experience worth planning an evening around.  Who can visit Las Vegas without seeing one or two of the incredible shows? Be sure to visit the Paris Hotel and Casino to see The Producers, Mel Brooks' musical comedy that has won more awards than any show in history! It stars Tony Danza as Max Bialystock, a down on his luck theatrical producer. We knew Tony could act but now we know he can also sing and dance. The theater is beautiful and the staging is right out of Broadway. This fast paced show will leave you clamoring for more when the curtain finally falls. PS, most people don’t know they offer a great dinner package. Ask about it when you book tickets.
 There are lots of ‘revues’ on the strip but the biggest and best has to be Donn Arden's Jubilee showing at Bally’s. This is the 25th anniversary of this seven act spectacular. The million dollar sets are beyond description and with almost 100 performers, this show will leave you breathless. Of course, the fifty topless showgirls will leave anyone breathless. You’ll be amazed at how quickly the massive sets are in place and costumes are changed for the next act. There isn’t a bad seat in the house and this is Las Vegas at its best.
TravelWorm is an expert on Las Vegas and has put together some lists that will help you get the most out of any trip to the strip. Here is a list of the top ten buffets they compiled… Paris Hotel & Casino - Le Village Buffet
Set inside a remarkable French Village setting, this buffet takes Las Vegas dining to a new level. Featuring live-action stations & dishes cooked to order, bringing French culinary to life with its expertise and visual attention to detail. Rio Suites Hotel & Casino - Carnival World & Village Seafood Buffets
These buffets are often voted by locals as the best in town. Both concepts were the first of their kind. Carnival World was first to offer fair from around the globe, which is now industry standard, as was Village Seafood first to offer quality Seafood dishes. Planet Hollywood Resort Casino - Spice Market Buffet
With its combination of American traditional, authentic middle-eastern, original seafood dishes, and rounding out the diversity with quality sushi, it's sure to be the hottest new buffet in town. I promise that you won't know where to start!  The Orleans Hotel & Casino - French Market Buffet
A sensational action buffet featuring Mongolian, Italian, American BBQ, Mexican, Seafood and Chinese cooking stations. You won't want to forget about the oversized dessert bar! If you're looking for finger-licking-good food, it's all here!
Flamingo Hotel & Casino - Paradise Garden Buffet
Watch the playful antics of live flamingos while enjoying a fresh feast at the Paradise Garden Buffet. The all new buffet includes mounds of shrimp on ice, Alaskan crab legs, seafood salads, prime rib and an ice cream sundae station! Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino - THE Buffet
Be seated in one of the many plush booths and explore every possibility of your ultimate food fantasy. Most lavish is the Sunday champagne brunch, which adds such dishes as eggs Benedict, blintzes & smoked fish with bagels n' cream cheese Station Casinos - Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock, Palace Station, Texas Station, and more. - The Feast Gourmet Buffet
What is Vegas without a great buffet and the Feast Buffet is a huge part of that legend. Each of the properties features a Feast Buffet, each overflowing with culinary delights from around the world & offering their own style to each hotel. Harrah's Hotel & Casino - Flavors, The Buffet
If all-you-can-eat crab legs, Brazilian BBQ or fresh cut Prime Rib doesn't satisfy your appetite, then their array of delectable side dishes, traditional comfort foods and a variety of pastries prepared to perfection will surely do the trick. Gold Coast - Ports O'Call Buffet
After its recent remodel, this Buffet is definitely one to take serious. Seven separate line counters, each themed with a different region's cuisine. And with these unbeatable prices, you can't go wrong. Don't miss the all-you-can-eat seafood night! Sahara Hotel & Casino - The Sahara Buffet
Earning its reputation by being one of the largest and most consistent Buffets in Las Vegas for several decades. It's also know for its great value, offering seafood, pasta, pizza, BBQ, a salad bar & a wide variety of desserts at a very reasonable price. You can find more details about the Top Ten Buffets and links here. Las Vegas never disappoints. It offers something for every age and taste. Come alone or bring the whole family and enjoy a truly unique experience that can only be found in one place in the entire world. Las Vegas, Nevada. Bahama Breeze Feed Your Island Spirit
37h Hughes Center Drive
Las Vegas NV 89109
(702) 731-3252 The Producers - Paris Hotel & Casino
3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109 Donn Arden's Jubilee! - Bally’s
3645 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 603-4390 TravelWorm Casino Resorts and Leisure Destination | 