Post #439835 by TorchGuy on Fri, Mar 13, 2009 7:00 PM

Okay. I gotta toss in another word here. Even if the place has little tiki, I'd try it again. Just because it isn't a traditional TVs doesn't mean, in my opinion, that they're better off closing it and opening something else trendy, like a Cabo Wabo shudder I'd rather have a mediocre TVs than some other 'the hip crowd on the latest trend' joint.

Assuming for the moment that, when I revisit LV this summer, TVs LV is still open, can anyone give me some opinions on these specifics?
-- Who tends there who's worth talking to about good drinks, knows at least something like how to make a hand-made Mai Tai, anyone have names? If they're still there, I'll find out when they're on, and go then. Just anyone who does more than follow a written recipe and keep their eyes on the book while mixing.

-- Which drinks there tend to be good? I don't mean flawless, perfect, everything done right, exactly like Vic Bergeron or Donn Beach would have done. I mean good as in worth the price and tasty in general. I do like and appreciate authenticity, but I don't have a fit if I don't get it. My boyfriend's London Sour was good - my Fogcutter was not - but this was last summer. I just want things that have some complexity (not just syrupy-sweet) and tend not to be watered-down, all ice.

-- Is it true, does anyone know, that they CAN'T light drinks (like the Black Stripe, a favorite of mine for the last drink of the night) per fire code?

Assuming for the sake of conversation that, when I go, they're (1) still open, (2) have the current staff and (3) stock the full bar again, can someone(s) give me some answers? I'd like to maximize my experience. And if it turns out, when I go, that they're NOT there, or NOT the same...

-- Are there any good Polynesian cocktails in Vegas? Any specific drinks at certain bars on the Strip that are worth it, though not served in a mug? I hope someone else stocks Licor 43, too.