Bang Tuesday..with DJ Ruckus..all at Moon!

The real deal!! Mexican Food made Delightful and Tasty! All at Hussong's!

From the moment that you walk into Hussong’s Cantina you know that a delicious meal is in store! A little tidbit of information…the first Margarita was invented at the original location in Ensenada Mexico.  As for the naming of the Margarita there are some different trains of thoughts, some say that bartender Juan Carlos invented it for the German Ambassador’s daughter and others say that the legendary drink was invented for Silver Screen Siren Rita Hayworth whose given name was Margarita Carmen Cansino. Whomever it was named after you will not find a more tasty and satisfying margarita in town! Just for the record, an original margarita was never blended and it is not at Hussong’s, served shaken or on the rocks with salt or without salt is the way to drink a real margarita!  Several tasty variations are available but each drink is made with premium Casa Noble tequila! A really smooth tequila that adds to the flavor of an original or strawberry margarita and since it is a quality 100% organic tequila, no horrible morning after!

For appetizers there are plenty of tempting and tasty dishes to try! We tried the Plazero Grilled Corn which was simply amazing. They take a white tender ear of corn and then brush it with mayo with butter and then cover it with cojita cheese and then it is grilled! Each bite was a mouth watering experience! Have never had corn seasoned in this manner but you simply must try it! Savory and a different way to season and serve corn on the cob. One of the great things about Hussong’s is the variety in the menu. It is Mexican food done with thought and also an eye to tradition. Also on the appetizer menu, a shrimp stuffed fried avocado salad. Interesting and different! An avocado filled with shrimp and Pico de Gallo and the added flavors of hominy and a delectable tomatillo/avocado dressing keeps the spice at just the right amount. Not to hot, yet enjoyable! Another must on the appetizer list!

For the main course several dining options are available from burritos to fajitas to chimichangas to steak!  One of my personal favorites is Carne Asada. Hussong’s Carne Asada was better than any other’s including Grandma’s back in New Mexico! Tender and flavorful the grilled flank steak melted in your mouth and was accompanied with sautéed vegetables and fresh guacamole and was great alone or with tortillas. A good Carne Asada lets you savor the flavor of the beef as well as the spices and Chef Noe truly knows how to create the right mix.  If you are a fan of chicken, try the chicken tacos! Once again very tender and great alone or with some of the fresh tomatoes, guacamole or extra hot and spicy salsa! Every item at Hussong’s is made fresh and it shows. Chef Noe Alcala has taken the flavors of Mexico and devised a tempting yet fresh type of Mexican cuisine. The salsa is made fresh every day and the chips are fresh and keep coming!

No meal is complete without dessert and once again Chef Noe presented an outstanding delicious sugary, melt in your mouth delectable Churro! This churro was light and not to doughy and was lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon and filled with a pastry creme that was light and added to the flavors while not overpowering the light pastry. To add to the decadence this dessert is topped with a fresh strawberry and comes with a scoop of Dulce de Leche which has an added hint of caramel! After the spices and margaritas a perfect ending to a perfect dinner!

Definitely a place to visit and eat or have a margarita and some build your own nachos! For Hussong’s Cantina’s cuisine my Grandmother might have been a little jealous of Chef’s cooking skills!

Hussong’s Cantina Taqueria

www.hussongslasvegas.com

Inside Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay

702-553-0123

Trendy Tuesday! SinCityQ Socials - Mix Mingle and Meet!

Trendy Tuesday ~ Martini Mixer / SinCityQSocials – The Artisan Hotel Las Vegas
Tuesday, November 16 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm
1501 West Sahara Avenue
(702) 214.4000
SinCityQSocials invites you to Mix, Mingle & Meet for our next Trendy Tuesday ~ Martini Mixer at the Artisan on November 16th from 8:00pm until 10:00pm.

The spirited and alluring ARTISAN LOUNGE is timeless, hip and always welcoming. This old-school club-room style bar, lounge and patio has long been a party spot for Hollywood hipsters and in-the-know Vegas locals. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails, fine beer and wine and a lively bar scene, or sneak off to a dark corner booth for a discreet rendezvous.

ARTISAN LOUNGE features a humidor stocked with fine cigars, happy hour specials, and ARTISAN AFTERHOURS with DJs spinning Friday and Saturday nights from 10pm to dawn

What's going on at Blue Martini?? I'm with the Band Karaoke!!

I'm With The Band Pop Star Karaoke Tuesdays – Blue Martini Las Vegas

10:00pm - Tomorrow at 1:00am

           

Think you've got what it takes to be part of the band? Join us every Tuesday for karaoke with the band Venus Rising!

i♥burgers at The Shoppes at The Palazzo Hiring more Than 100 Positions

i♥burgers at The Shoppes at The Palazzo


Do you love burgers? Do you love frosty beers and homemade milkshakes? Would you like to work in an environment that cherishes your love of all things delicious? If so, come join us! i♥burgers is hiring talented, hungry staff for its new location, opening mid-December 2010 at The Shoppes at The Palazzo. i♥burgers is hiring more than 100 positions for an approachable, gourmet burger restaurant including servers, hosts, bartenders, line cooks, prep cooks, and the first milkshake-ologist in the history of mankind.

Interviews will take place on the dates listed below. All applicants must bring a valid government-issued ID and must be 21 or older to apply.

The i♥burgers menu will offer tasty gourmet-quality food, quick and friendly service and great value. Each burger will be an experience in taste, ranging from the traditional beef and turkey options to buffalo, ahi tuna, and Executive Chef/General Manager Errol LeBlanc’s custom vegan burger recipe.


Sunday, Nov. 21 – noon to 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 22 – 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino- Casanova Ballroom
3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

For more information on i♥burgers, please visit www.ilvburgers.com or visit them on Facebook or Twitter.

Too Short in Las Vegas!

Hip-hop artist and producer, Too Short (real name Todd Shaw) performed at Playboy Club inside Palms Casino Resort on Sunday (11.14.10). He performed for the TV show, “The Bachelorette Party,” and afterwards, enjoyed Ketel One with friends at a VIP table.

Who is Peeping on PeepShow?? Find out!

HGTV’s Carter Oosterhouse and actress Amy Smart attended the 9:00 p.m. performance of PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Following the show, Oosterhouse and Smart joined Holly Madison, Josh Strickland, Cheaza and the rest of the sexy PEEPSHOW cast on-stage for photos.

The highly stylized, intricately choreographed PEEPSHOW combines sexy striptease and celebrity with high-level production values. Conceived and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray) and produced by Las Vegas entertainment pacesetter BASE Entertainment (PHANTOM – The Las Vegas Spectacular and JERSEY BOYS), PEEPSHOW is a perfectly naughty night out for men, women and couples

Usher and friends at The Bank!! After party for the O.M.G. Tour!

Usher

Jermaine Dupri

DJ Sinatra

DA Wallach

Usher

Multi-platinum recording artist USHER hosted his official O.M.G tour after-party at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio, DJ Sinatra from NYC was flown out to man the turntables at this event , along with music icon Jermaine Dupri, Trey Songz, DA Wallach of Chester French, Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey, boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, Evan Ross, and producer Bryan Michael Cox on Saturday night. To kick-off the evening, the guest-of-honor was presented with a tray of flaming hot tottie shots as the DJ spun his hit song "Hot Tottie". Patrons packed into The Bank and were going wild when the R&B star hopped on the mic to give a shout-out to his fellow Las Vegas partygoers. USHER and VIP friends sipped cocktails and champagne as they partied into the wee hours of Sunday morning!

Photo Credit: WireImage

Partying at the Hard Rock Hotel.....

Saturday night at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas

Donald Faison continued his weekend stay in Las Vegas with dinner at Pink Taco. He brought a few friends along and was in good spirits.

Staying Power!! At Tao..Whoopi celebrates Birthday!

Saturday night Whoopi Goldberg celebrated her 55th birthday at TAO Las Vegas along with her granddaughter Amarah, who was also celebrating a birthday – the milestone 21st. The matriarch held court at the head of the table in TAO’s private dining room and was surrounded by family including daughter Alexandrea, who is Amarah’s mother, and Whoopi’s brother Clyde. After dining on signature dishes including Crispy Rice and Lobster Wontons the group serenaded the birthday girls, singing a round of “Happy Birthday” that started traditional and ended with 50 Cent’s “In Da Club (It’s Your Birthday)”.

They then journeyed to the sky box in the club, taking in the sounds of DJ Sander Van Doorn before moving to a VIP table in the Opium Room for some hip hop with DJ Lisa Pittman. They were surprised with a cake and birthday shout outs as Amarah reveled in the spotlight with her legendary and super cool grandma. Grandmother, daughter and granddaughter then took to the dance floor where they danced until after 3 am.

On their way out the ladies took TAO up on the offer of complimentary flip flops emblazoned with the Las Vegas institution’s slogan, “Always a Happy Ending.” Indeed it was as some of the ladies swapped their heels to make the trek back to their rooms.

Photo Credit: Al Powers