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SIDE DISHES...
Food, Racing & More
Southpoint Lobster Grilled Cheese
If you are in Vegas, you have to go gamble and eat at our pal, and fellow NASCAR racer Brendan Gaughan's casino... South Point. If you are there... have a real tasty lobster grilled cheese sandwich at the "Big Sur Oyster Bar." It's real good.
Big Sur Oyster Bar - South Point Casino
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV
How Bout a Stromboli?
Guy Fieri says it's good...so why not?
Four Keg
276 N Jones Blvd
Ste B
Las Vegas, NV
KGB Is Not A Secret in Vegas
Short Rib, Sloppy Joe Waffle Fry Nachos? Really? Yeah, give it a try at KGB in Las Vegas.
KGB
3475 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV
(800) 214-9110
120-Ounce Steak Challenge?
As our friend Gary Johnson would say, "are you kidding me?" I don't know if we are up for this challenge. Are you?
Brand Steakhouse & Lounge at Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
3770 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
(702) 693-8300
Garagecam on NASCAR.com
Watch our Matthew Dillner hosting this interactive show on NASCAR.com
NASCAR Nationwide Series Garagecam LIVE
11:30am ET (8:30AM PT / VEGAS Time)
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garagecam LIVE
2:30pm ET (11:30AM PT /VEGAS Time)
Need to feel better... MD's prescriptioni s a healthy does of a Pesto Burger from The Peppermill in Las Vegas. Take one and call us in the morning!
The Peppermill
Hands down our favorite place to eat, 24-7, in Vegas. Spotter Mike Herman says, "Are you in search of "Old School Vegas?" Then look no further than the Peppermill, located between the Riviera & Encore on the Las Vegas Strip. Step inside the Fireside Lounge, and you'll go straight back in time to 1972 & the Elvis Years. Whether it's 3am or 3pm, the Peppermill is the coolest ultra lounge in Vegas. Grab a seat by the firepit and unwind by enjoying a famous "Scorpion." If the neon decor looks familiar, just imagine Robert De Niro & Sharon Stone in the movie "Casino." One of the famous scenes with Ace & Ginger was filmed inside the Peppermill.
If you're in search of eats, then stay to the right, and walk into the 24 Hour Restaurant & Coffee Shop. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the Peppermill has it all, with big portions that will leave you satisfied."
SUGGESTIONS: The Pastrami Burger, The famous Fruit Plate. Oh, and any Omlette.
2985 Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 735-4177
Viva Zapata's
Want authentic Mexican cuisine in Las Vegas? This is your place. NASCAR.com's Justin Oppman tipped us off to Viva Zapatas. It's a fun place for sure. The ladies make the tortillas in part of the restaurant to where you can watch. It's loud, affordable and fun!
3826 East Craig Road
North Las Vegas, NV
(702) 643-8888
Hash House A Go Go
click here to view our 2010 video
Working on your portion-control? Haaaa! Stay away from Hash House A Go Go. The place serves monster gourmet dishes that are a unique spin on traditional midwest farm food. Our friends at Racing Electronics introduced us to Hash House. We took the Turner Sports / NASCAR.com folks there during banquet week. Try the Sage Fried Chicken Hardwood Smoked Bacon Waffles! They're breakfast is legendary as well.
Oh... they have a location on the strip but it's worth the drive or cab-ride to go to the location off the strip. We prefer that one! The food seems much better at the off-strip location.
6800 West Sahara Ave
Las Vegas NV
(702) 804-4646
Hash House A Go Go Website click here
The Egg & I
Neighborhood: Westside
Want a good hearty breakfast that wont break your wallet before heading to the track? Check out The Egg & I. Our friend Joel Groeblinghoff, from the NASCAR on ESPN team highly recommends this joint.
4533 W Sahara Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 364-9686
visit their site click here
China Poblano
Ok....Speedeats Faithful might know and love a place in Phoenix called Chino Bandido that features a fusion of Asian and Mexican flavors. If you like that, and are making the trip to Vegas, give China Poblano a try. It's not the true character joint like Chino... but this restaurant features cuisines from both cultures (although most seperate). They take reservations and offer a to-go menu! A hip place for the hip foodie!
3708 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 651-2432
visit their site click here
Michael's Gourmet Room
Michael's has consistently been one of the top restaurants reviewed in Las Vegas. Why does Speedeats include it? Well truthfull for more than just the reviews and tasty dishes. Our buddy, NASCAR driver Brendan Gaughan and his family own the South Point Casino that Michael's is a part of. It's one of Brendan's favorite food spots and should be one of yours too!
9777 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV
1-866-796-7111
visit their site click here
Battista's Hole In the Wall
If you like "Old School Vegas" this is your place. Battista's is as old school as it gets. From the sign out front to the decor inside, it's classic Vegas. The italian food is old school Vegas too. Nothing uber-gourmet here, just good simple italian food and A LOT of it!
4041 Audrie St Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 732-1424
visit their site click here
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308 W Sahara Ave Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 384-4470
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