Hi. I wrote this post a little ahead of time and Kirk and I were posting by alternating days of our road trips. I can't possibly follow the Missus' wonderful post from yesterday with anything as creative and beautiful. She truly is so talented with writing and projecting such beautiful imagery, I felt I was in China living Her life with Her. I think we all agree that She has a true gift, and look forward to seeing more of Her stories.
mmm-yoso actually is on another short vacation right now, and Cathy was on one recently, too. Both of us have been blogging, alternating days. Look and see what Cathy ate and did while she was out of town for a few days.
Hi. So, all of you know that Kirk and I blog about where we eat, and what we like ... and after a while you have probably-sort of- figured out that mostly we go to places the Locals like.
So, this is Las Vegas. Its open 24/7. People have to work 24/7. It seems a lot of restaurants are open 24 hours. Where oh where is there a place that has good food that is not 'fancy schmancy"? Where do the Locals, the people who work in the casinos, eat? Who should I ask?? Ahhhh, Mr. Bally, of course (my brother, pay attention).
Well, first place Mr. Bally answers to my query is "Blueberry Hill". There are lots of locations all over town. I've seen them when driving on side streets, trying to avoid The Strip. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner anytime you want it. Its sort of a Coco's/Carrow's/Big Boy/Denny's/Jimmy's..a Family type place (Serving Las Vegas since 1987)...booths, nice waitresses who are friendly and would like to get to know you, striking up conversations. Just a good, home-like feeling.
What a menu! Two sided and detailed...
There is a list of "Side Order" prices on the table, and an explanation of why you hear a buzzer every so often (It's to remind the Employees to wash their hands-I do so love sanitation) and the Senior menu, which I find myself looking longingly at sometimes in some places where I would like to have a smaller portion.
..and pay less...I have found myself sometimes saying to The Mister "look, honey, in only x years, we'll be able to order off of this menu"... yes, this is what it comes to...from being irritated how many times I have gotten carded for "appearing to be under the age of 30" to waiting to be 55 and getting less expensive meals...
ANYHOW, I digressed. Sorry... So, we ordered some pretty neat stuff (it was an early breakfast).
Some *great* basic French Toast, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, great flavor, with some breakfast sausages (the good ones, with skin).
The 1/2 lb 100% Angus burger, cooked medium rare, the way I like it (looks burned in photo, but was nice and juicy and tasty)and poached eggs (one egg was 'misplaced' upon delivery and promptly replaced) and oh, those pancakes...light, fluffy, buttery tasting. Although Mr. Bally had recommended the waffles, I was not disappointed with these flapjacks. The coffee was good and kept constantly refilled.
Look closely at the menu- the Chicken fried steak is made with Angus beef...the other steaks are choice..and the prices are not at all outrageous.
The food here is fresh, fast, inexpensive, and you can get whatever you want whenever you want. Technically a local chain, family owned and operated.
Blueberry Hill -Multiple Locations in Las Vegas and Henderson. Ask your Hotel Concierge for the closest location (we went to the one at Green Valley and Sunset)
Ah...so there has been a little speculation as to why I am in las Vegas-and without The Mister- well, here is a small clue.
Hmm, Santa dressed like a Cowboy, and the words "Cowboy Christmas"..."The Official Gift Show of the Wrangler National Finals..what is that??? What is Cathy doing in Las Vegas???
And...was that it...oh, "I found my Thrill on Blueberry Hill"...the song...OK, kinda lame but matching the post...or is there more???
OH...Cathy said 'Girls Weekend Out'...I get it-
Cowboys! Strong, athletic, muscular...ummm....thrill...
The National Finals Rodeo is a ten day competition of the top 15 contestants from the regular season of each event (bare back riding, team roping, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, barrel racing and bull riding) competing in their event daily and the best of the best in each category after ten days walks away with some hefty prize money and the National Champion title.
Yes, the 5th day of national Finals Rodeo..on the Wrangler "Dare to Wear Pink" night. NFR and PRCA gave a check for $1 million dollars for Breast Cancer Research and the Cowboys, Cowgirls and horses all wore pink during the Competition...as did the opening act, Charlie Daniels.
Before the Rodeo started, you could mill around outside, listening to music and visiting Sponsors displays (for some reason, the Jack Daniels and Coors tents were far more crowded than the Dodge truck display) ...
and for the Gentlemen out there, the Copenhagen Smokeless Tobacco Stage...
Yes, I go to National Finals Rodeo every year...and eat in Las Vegas...
The last day, when awards (the coolest belt buckles ever) (along with cash prizes) are handed out is today, Saturday (December 9)...and will be shown on ESPN2 at 6 p.m.
(o_O)...
What a truly strange and interesting reason to head to Las Vegas. Girl, you kill me.
- Chubbypanda
Posted by: Chubbypanda | Monday, 11 December 2006 at 10:57 PM
Oh, CP...the NFR is the "superbowl" of the Rodeo...I suppose unless you are from an area where the Rodeo is more prevalent you might not realize it is in intercollegiate sport offering some great scholarship opportunities...and I tell you, the Rodeo athletes just seem to be a nicer, more down to earth and natural, un-steriod-enhanced type of athlete than those from other sports. ;)
Posted by: cathy | Tuesday, 12 December 2006 at 07:11 AM