If you’ve been to San Francisco no doubt you indulged in the world famous Irish Coffee at the Buena Vista bar and restaurant located at the corner of Hyde and Beach Streets, Fisherman’s Wharf.
Vegas Show Debuts, Grand Openings and Events
BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW Contributed by Jackie Brett ‘THE MASKED SINGER TOUR’ WILL VISIT THE SMITH CENTER: On the heels of the Season Three debut of FOX’s No.1 hit “The Masked Singer,” which had 26.7 million viewers and was the most-watched reality telecast in eight years, is a phenomenon growing into an all new live show and national tour visiting more than …
Love Potions to Die For
From the crushed remains of the Spanish Fly (Blister Beetle) to the spleen and bone marrow of a murdered boy, people have been seeking for centuries the perfect Love Potion to ensnare an unwitting victim into a web of their personal twisted love design. Poisonous plants and herbs such as the datura plant and the Mandrake root were mixed with …
Turkey Burgers a la Caesar
One of the super yummy lunch specials that I clearly remember from a small restaurant in my old neighborhood was the chef’s Caesar Salad Burger. He used beef patties but I have morphed into using turkey for just about everything; burgers, meatloaf and chili. For last Sunday’s weekly traditional family dinner, I decided to surprise everyone with a blast from …
Vegas Food Fests, Hockey and Clean Market
BRETT’S VEGAS VIEW contributed by Jackie Brett ADAM LAMBERT SETS THREE-SHOW ENGAGEMENT AT VENETIAN: Music superstar Adam Lambert, who performed the past several years in arenas with Queen and is known for his time on “American Idol,” will bring his soaring voice to The Venetian Theatre inside The Venetian® for a three-show limited engagement April 22, 24 and 25 at 8 p.m. …
Valentine’s Day Origin: Dead Dogs and A Flog
Dead dogs and a flog… For years I’ve jokingly offered friends a slightly cynical, abbreviated “Happy VD!” greeting on that special annual holiday expressly designated to celebrate romantic and passionate lovers. However, after delving into the origins of Valentine’s Day, my barb doesn’t seem too far fetched when you consider the original holiday was centered around a pagan ritual that …