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Zydeco
Joined: 03 Sep 2008 Posts: 302
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: Suggestions? |
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Need input for our trip in 2 weeks:
1. Best Friday Seafood Buffet?
2. Hubby loves to play pinball. Where do I direct him?
3. Anyone check out the Sammy Davis Jr. show yet? Thoughts?
4. Best casino-based cocktail joint and what do you order? I'm a beer and JD on the rocks kid of gal, but traveling companions like martinis, wine, cocktails. We usually do Roxy's and I'm all for a free libation at Aura on Thursday at 4pm, but other options?
5. I've done all the touristy stuff. What should I see off the beaten path?
Cheers!
PS: I can NOT get an avatar to post. Help? |
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VAPA
Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 583
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 8:55 am Post subject: |
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Certainly the buffy at the Atlantis is a contender and I'm guessing you'll be there for Hot August Nights. |
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Zydeco
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 9:27 am Post subject: |
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Actually NOT there for HAN. We depart before the festivities begin.....! I'm more of a Quiet Reno fan. |
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BC Dave Site Admin
Joined: 18 Dec 2005 Posts: 1599
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 10:31 am Post subject: How's this? |
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Hi Zydeco!
Just doodling. How do you like either of these?
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Zydeco
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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BC Dave: Oooh, I want to join the popular kids and be smoking too....Oh, I wear glasses. Possible to add? |
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BC Dave Site Admin
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 7:35 pm Post subject: prescription filled! |
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Zydeco Revision #3
Enhanced cigarette
Enhanced smoke
Eyeglass prescription filled
Hope you like it!
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LilyJDragonfly
Joined: 03 Mar 2009 Posts: 425
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Posted: Jul Sun 24, 2011 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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I can't speak to many of the seafood buffets, but I will say this about my buffet experiences in Reno:
El Dorado is amazing for breakfast/brunch - and if you're Gold or higher, you get a few bucks off -- 9.99/regular, 6.99/members or something.
Silver Legacy's Flavors Buffet is terrific for dinner or lunch - always seems fresh and a nice selection of items
Skip Harrah's buffet entirely unless it's comped - nothing bad there, but nothing outstanding either. We've had the Friday night seafood buffet - eh. It's okay.
Peppermill Buffet - we went for breakfast one time - again, nothing bad, but nothing outstanding either.
The Dog and I have been totally impressed with Fairchild's Oyster Bar/Restaurant in Silver Legacy; we've eaten there at least three times and the pan roasts (they're like a cream soup with loads of seafood and they will give you the recipe - apparently many of us ask for it!) are fantastic! They bring a lovely selection of fresh baked bread to you and we've always had good service. I would opt for Fairchild's for seafood if you're in the mood....
If you're into guitars/instruments, there's a killer place near Sparks (not far from downtown - maybe 10 minutes) called Bizarre Guitar, I believe.
Also, Scheel's is a cool experience; they're like a Bass Pro, but fewer guns, more shoes! Loads of excellent dog toys and an amazing selection of darts!!
Virginia City is fun - about a 45 minute drive from downtown up a big windy hill, but it's tiny and there's an excellent bookstore with lots of interesting Nevada/Reno history books, plus the possibility of sighting ghosts and touring down a mine shaft.... JD can give more details... |
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Zydeco
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Posted: Jul Mon 25, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks BC Dave! |
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BC Dave Site Admin
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Posted: Jul Mon 25, 2011 9:10 pm Post subject: My pleasure! |
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My pleasure, Zydeco! Anytime! |
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JSR1968
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Posted: Jul Tue 26, 2011 10:02 am Post subject: |
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LilyJDragonfly wrote: |
The Dog and I have been totally impressed with Fairchild's Oyster Bar/Restaurant in Silver Legacy; we've eaten there at least three times and the pan roasts (they're like a cream soup with loads of seafood and they will give you the recipe - apparently many of us ask for it!) are fantastic! They bring a lovely selection of fresh baked bread to you and we've always had good service. I would opt for Fairchild's for seafood if you're in the mood....
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I couldn't agree more. Look on the Silver Legacy website for some good daily specials as well. |
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stan_allen
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Posted: Jul Tue 26, 2011 12:24 pm Post subject: Dial 1-800-PIN-BALL, and hope for the best |
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I must state my piece that if anyone is into Pinball, Reno is unfortunately *not* the best place; the winner of that title is (ugh, I know) Las Vegas, where the "Pinball Museum" resides, and if hubby's fan-ness is anything like mine, he will drool over every machine there - and they span decades and decades of pinball glory, they do.
You can see my findings buried deep within my low-budget-but-detail-rich Vegas report here.
The museum's site is http://pinballmuseum.org
Otherwise, there's a mini-arcade in most casinos, some of which have - or at least, have had - pinball, including Cal-Neva, and, I think, Peppermill.
Enjoy!
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Zydeco
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Posted: Jul Tue 26, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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Must comment that a Pan Roast at Fairchild's is always on our agenda and scheduled already! However, I must IV mainline my body with Lipitor immediately before enjoying! Yum seafood and cream!
Thanks for the pinball info, I will send along. I am in the same boat, the arcades will have to do for this trip. I will be at Spa Toscana and he can visit the Pep's arcade then. Grand Sierra and Atlantis also note arcades. Sigh, this will have to do. |
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