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Joined: Nov 06, 2002
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Mr. TikiGoddess and I were in Vegas this past weekend (12/8) and we went to the Trader Vic's. I was desperate to love the place, I really wanted it to be great, but alas, I hated it. In a nutshell, the service was HORRIBLE to the point of nonexistent. Both hostess and waiters were clueless. The food was good once they actually gave me what I ordered after a snafu, which was to be expected due to the crappy service even though the place was nearly empty.
Cocktails: They have no idea what Menehune Juice is even though it is on the menu (for $11). I ordered it and the waiter and bartender were baffled. Hence, no Menehune Juice for me. Mai Tais were good however. I wont be going back and I am really bummed about it.
Now compare and contrast with the Mermaid Casino on Freemont St. Service was EXCELLENT, standard issue (non tiki) cocktails are KILLER and free, costing whatever you tip the excellent polite friendly waitresses. Mr. TikiGoddess had to drag me away kicking and screaming. I was ready to have my mail forwarded to the place.
Also the PEPPERMILL restaurant on the Strip has the COOLEST bar/lounge I have ever seen. The decor was like an acid trip. Its pitch black inside and lit with pink and purple neon, and there's a Shag-style fireplace in the center and flames come up out of a pool of water. Wow!This is surrounded by a circle of soft couches. Some of the walls are covered in what I can only describe as sheets of bizzare Valley of the Dolls style roses. You have to see it to believe it. No tiki drinks, just standard issue cocktails, beer. I cant wait to go back this den of iniquity!!!
P.S. The show The Rat Pack is Back is FANTASTIC.
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