Las Vegas go hard or go home thread

[6th Street 6299]

Serrano is still going strong, yes. 

I had dinner at Eiffel Tower a few years back. Great views but don't remember the food being all that memorable. Maybe have lunch there then drinks at Beer Park at Paris overlooking the strip? Love that spot. 

[CowboyFred 1132]

Just booked Memorial Day weekend at Treasure Island. Pretty pumped as I haven’t been to Vegas in about 5-6 years.

[Zepol87 9029]

On 3/4/2022 at 10:48 PM, 3adays said:

Reef Dispensaries? I’ll be at Aria next week and was looking for something close to the hotel. 

Reef is still a little pricey compared to my other spot but not by much if you are trying to find one really close to you. 

This is the only place I have gone in the past 2 years.

https://www.thedispensarynv.com

On 3/4/2022 at 11:03 PM, 3adays said:

 

 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

Before I look like a complete dumbass next week, anything I need to know about dispensaries?  I've never gotten into this stuff until about 2 months ago.  Been taking 1/2 of a D9 every night for insomnia.  (It works really well, BTW.)  Seeing as how my wife is all, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", I'd like to try something different.  I just have no idea how it works or even what to say.

[TXSooner518 2419]

46 minutes ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Before I look like a complete dumbass next week, anything I need to know about dispensaries?  I've never gotten into this stuff until about 2 months ago.  Been taking 1/2 of a D9 every night for insomnia.  (It works really well, BTW.)  Seeing as how my wife is all, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", I'd like to try something different.  I just have no idea how it works or even what to say.

For one, don't worry about looking like a dumbass. These places have "budtenders" who are there to help you and who are very used to noobs coming in and being overwhelmed. I'd say to feel prepared, think about these 3 questions:

1) How do you want to consume it?  Your options will be "flower" which is weed that you would roll and smoke (they also have pre-rolled joints), vape pens/cartridges, or edibles. If you want to do edibles, you will have options like gummies, other candies like chocolate, and drinkables.

2) What experience are you wanting?  Mainly are you looking to feel euphoric or relaxed? The experience you want will influence what type, or strain, of weed you choose. Generally, sativa is more euphoric and indica is more relaxed. They also have hybrid options. 

3) How strong are you looking to go? The gummies/candies you usually have either 5mg or 10mg of THC options, and the packages usually have 100 total, so either 20 5mg or 10 10mg. I kind of like the 5mg options in the gummies to help control and keep a solid buzz.  Similarly, the 10mg beverages you can sip a bit and have a gradual onset. 

Don't feel like you need to enter the dispensary having these answered 100%, but if you have at least thought about them, that will help your convo with the budtender be as productive as possible. 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

29 minutes ago, TXSooner518 said:

For one, don't worry about looking like a dumbass. These places have "budtenders" who are there to help you and who are very used to noobs coming in and being overwhelmed. I'd say to feel prepared, think about these 3 questions:

1) How do you want to consume it?  Your options will be "flower" which is weed that you would roll and smoke (they also have pre-rolled joints), vape pens/cartridges, or edibles. If you want to do edibles, you will have options like gummies, other candies like chocolate, and drinkables.

2) What experience are you wanting?  Mainly are you looking to feel euphoric or relaxed? The experience you want will influence what type, or strain, of weed you choose. Generally, sativa is more euphoric and indica is more relaxed. They also have hybrid options. 

3) How strong are you looking to go? The gummies/candies you usually have either 5mg or 10mg of THC options, and the packages usually have 100 total, so either 20 5mg or 10 10mg. I kind of like the 5mg options in the gummies to help control and keep a solid buzz.  Similarly, the 10mg beverages you can sip a bit and have a gradual onset. 

Don't feel like you need to enter the dispensary having these answered 100%, but if you have at least thought about them, that will help your convo with the budtender be as productive as possible. 

Thanks.  That helps a lot.  Def going with the gummie option.  The D9s relax and help me sleep.  I want to try something different.

Edited March 7, 2022 by Knoxtnhorn

[Classic Rock 258]

1 hour ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Before I look like a complete dumbass next week, anything I need to know about dispensaries?  I've never gotten into this stuff until about 2 months ago.  Been taking 1/2 of a D9 every night for insomnia.  (It works really well, BTW.)  Seeing as how my wife is all, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", I'd like to try something different.  I just have no idea how it works or even what to say.

I have been to both of the below and I have always bought edibles. You will need to check in and have your drivers license scanned at both places. Cash or Debit Card only.

Planet 13 is great.https://www.planet13lasvegas.com/ Its like the Apple Store for weed. It can be a little overwhelming at first and can get crowed. Employees are great. Pretty close to the Strip but not walk able. They have a good number of products made in house. If you sign up through their website, you can get some discounts.

MedMen is closer to the Strip and is across the street from The Virgin Hotel.https://www.medmen.com/stores/las-vegas-the-strip-paradise-and-harmon/    It is much smaller, but has similar product. Employees are friendly and helpful. MedMen also have discounts from their website as well.

Edited March 7, 2022 by Classic Rock
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[Zepol87 9029]

1 hour ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Before I look like a complete dumbass next week, anything I need to know about dispensaries?  I've never gotten into this stuff until about 2 months ago.  Been taking 1/2 of a D9 every night for insomnia.  (It works really well, BTW.)  Seeing as how my wife is all, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", I'd like to try something different.  I just have no idea how it works or even what to say.

The budtenders will work with you. If you have an idea of what you want or type of high just tell them that and then will have some recommendations. 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

Staying at The Venetian.  Appears as if I'll have multiple options.  Def bringing cash.

[Francisco 2.0 32228]

9 minutes ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Staying at The Venetian.  Appears as if I'll have multiple options.  Def bringing cash.

 

Depending on how you are getting from the airport; just ask the driver to stop by the dispensary before you get to the hotel.  Or, maybe your driver will ask you before you get the chance to; our driver last summer brought it up before he put the car into gear.

And yeah, Planet 13 is like an Apple store, as stated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 7, 2022 by Francisco 2.0

[TXSooner518 2419]

25 minutes ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Staying at The Venetian.  Appears as if I'll have multiple options.  Def bringing cash.

I've walked to Planet 13 from the V, it's really not a bad walk, about a mile that takes 20 minutes or so.

[squib 1112]

On 3/5/2022 at 2:25 PM, longhornmatt said:

That’s disappointing to hear.  We don’t have any good local Spanish / tapas place nearby, so we try to hit them up in Vegas when we go.  We used to like Jaleo more than Julian Serrano, but my wife and I both enjoyed Julian Serrano more when we went in 2019.  So, I guess that downward trend has continued. 

We’re also booked for Sunday brunch at the Eiffel Tower restaurant. Vegas aficionados - is that worth it, or are we better off doing Mon Ami Gabi?

Tapas place a few blocks off the strip called Firefly. We hit it up everytime we are in town. Nice vibe and mostly locals it seems. The sangria is the best I’ve ever had. Look it up. And next door is a place called Beer and Tacos that is pretty good as well. 

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

I will second that. If you haven’t tried Firefly, add it to your list.

[closetohumping 17302]

6 hours ago, TXSooner518 said:

I've walked to Planet 13 from the V, it's really not a bad walk, about a mile that takes 20 minutes or so.

You can't imagine the fats that would take an Uber for 1 mile. 

[TXSooner518 2419]

4 minutes ago, closetohumping said:

You can't imagine the fats that would take an Uber for 1 mile. 

Had to fuck with parking at Cosmo b/c my buddy's wife and her friend couldn't walk from Caesars to Cosmo so yeah I get it. That said, we did take an Uber from Planet Hollywood to Venetian in Feb, but had walked from Venetian to Mandalay to PH and were pretty sloshed and bushed.

[Tailgate 2981]

9 hours ago, Knoxtnhorn said:

Before I look like a complete dumbass next week, anything I need to know about dispensaries?  I've never gotten into this stuff until about 2 months ago.  Been taking 1/2 of a D9 every night for insomnia.  (It works really well, BTW.)  Seeing as how my wife is all, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", I'd like to try something different.  I just have no idea how it works or even what to say.

If you have time check a couple spots. Pricing in Vegas was the highest I’ve seen in any legal state I’ve been to. But I usually stock up so it mattered with a decent quantity.

[kilroydos 266]

5 hours ago, squib said:

Tapas place a few blocks off the strip called Firefly. We hit it up everytime we are in town. Nice vibe and mostly locals it seems. The sangria is the best I’ve ever had. Look it up. And next door is a place called Beer and Tacos that is pretty good as well. 

I was there a few years ago and had Beer and Tacos.  I was staying by the convention center and it was a great lunch.

[wild_turkey 3086]

Booked at Encore May 6-8. We normally go once a year but skipped last year. Looking forward to going again.

[MidTexHorn 821]

On 3/7/2022 at 1:20 PM, Knoxtnhorn said:

Thanks.  That helps a lot.  Def going with the gummie option.  The D9s relax and help me sleep.  I want to try something different.

If you’re an amateur like me, I highly recommend getting one of those little vape pens to smoke. It’s literally the size of a pen. Totally inconspicuous and you can just take little puffs on it whenever you want. Did this for March Madness a couple years ago. Great experience. Can’t wait until they’re legal in Texas. 

[Zepol87 9029]

Agree. Grab a disposable one for 15 dollars and it will last you a weekend 

[Landomatic 3813]

On 3/8/2022 at 1:40 PM, wild_turkey said:

Booked at Encore May 6-8. We normally go once a year but skipped last year. Looking forward to going again.

Does that mean no St Barth with us in April or June?

[shnsajax 3589]

Have had a weekend trip to Vegas next weekend planned for a long while on our way to Disneyland and just now realized it’s going to be during the first weekend of March Madness.

Fuck I’m getting old and my priorities are out of wack.

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

8 hours ago, shnsajax said:

Have had a weekend trip to Vegas next weekend planned for a long while on our way to Disneyland and just now realized it’s going to be during the first weekend of March Madness.

Fuck I’m getting old and my priorities are out of wack.

Vegas during the first week of the tourney? I don’t understand your problem.

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

15 hours ago, shnsajax said:

Have had a weekend trip to Vegas next weekend planned for a long while on our way to Disneyland and just now realized it’s going to be during the first weekend of March Madness.

Fuck I’m getting old and my priorities are out of wack.

Yeah.  We're flying out Mon for our 20th.  I too didn't realize the tourney AND St Pat's Day is next week.

[shnsajax 3589]

12 hours ago, Doug E. Fresh said:

Vegas during the first week of the tourney? I don’t understand your problem.

Wife and kids will be there too. 

[thunderlounge 7642]

4 hours ago, shnsajax said:

Wife and kids will be there too. 

Houston….

[TornACL 7654]

4 hours ago, shnsajax said:

Wife and kids will be there too. 

Sounds like you need to visit the same dispensary as old boy a few posts up, give some candies to the wife and kids around 8am, and then go watch some hoops.

[Kevin O’Shea 279]

Going in early May and staying at Encore. Wife is now pregnant, which is great news, but somewhat kills the Vegas vibe a bit. I’m pitching relaxing pools, spa, great restaurants, shopping, shows, even mocktails…

Reservations for Muzumi and Sinatra at Wynn. Supper Club at Bellagio. Going to see O. 

Any idea if the adult pools “European pools” at Wynn/Encore are quiet, not bumping with music? Trying to find a more relaxing pool experience. 

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

7 hours ago, Kevin O’Shea said:

 Any idea if the adult pools “European pools” at Wynn/Encore are quiet, not bumping with music? Trying to find a more relaxing pool experience. 

That's funny.  I'm looking for the exact opposite.  One of my goals is to lay out by a pool, listen to EDM music, and check out boobs.

We leave in 2 days.  Pretty excited.

[sidis 9676]

9 hours ago, Kevin O’Shea said:

Going in early May and staying at Encore. Wife is now pregnant, which is great news, but somewhat kills the Vegas vibe a bit. I’m pitching relaxing pools, spa, great restaurants, shopping, shows, even mocktails…

Reservations for Muzumi and Sinatra at Wynn. Supper Club at Bellagio. Going to see O. 

Any idea if the adult pools “European pools” at Wynn/Encore are quiet, not bumping with music? Trying to find a more relaxing pool experience. 

The european pool at wynncore is definitely not quiet. It isn’t as wound up at marquis day club, encore beach club, or something like that…but I wouldn’t call it quiet and relaxing. The smaller pool at encore or the non-euro part of the Wynn pool is what you’re looking for. 

[Bogeywon 2518]

Going in June for my 40th which in Tuesday (didn’t want to pay spring break prices). Looking forward to it. Staying at the cosmo 

[wild_turkey 3086]

Does that mean no St Barth with us in April or June?

Man I really wanted to go to St Barth in April or June but we’re pretty booked up right now. Tulum in March, Vegas in May, Kauai in June. It’s almost bikini season.

[wild_turkey 3086]

Going in early May and staying at Encore. Wife is now pregnant, which is great news, but somewhat kills the Vegas vibe a bit. I’m pitching relaxing pools, spa, great restaurants, shopping, shows, even mocktails…
Reservations for Muzumi and Sinatra at Wynn. Supper Club at Bellagio. Going to see O. 
Any idea if the adult pools “European pools” at Wynn/Encore are quiet, not bumping with music? Trying to find a more relaxing pool experience. 

Mizumi, Sinatra, and O are all excellent choices.

The adult pools at Wynn and Encore have upbeat music but it isn’t an overly loud raging party. That’s what Encore Beach Club is for. You can relax at either of the adult pools and your wife can read a book if she wants.

[Incredulity 11199]

Just got home from a few days in Vegas.

no masks, pretty busy, casinos seems to still be struggling to staff up( or have adjusted business models).

I would think next week(MM)will be an absolute zoo.  

Edited March 12, 2022 by Incredulity

[Landomatic 3813]

1 hour ago, wild_turkey said:

Man I really wanted to go to St Barth in April or June but we’re pretty booked up right now. Tulum in March, Vegas in May, Kauai in June. It’s almost bikini season.

Alright, we'll have to hook up in December then. We'll drink a rosé for y'all in April and June. 🥂

[Doug E. Fresh 452]

On 3/5/2022 at 1:53 PM, longhornmatt said:

Going to Vegas later this month for the first time since before the pandemic.  Eating at Le Cirque, Joel Robuchon, Guy Savoy, Mayfair Supper Club, Jaleo and Julian Serrano Tapas.   I will develop gout, and it will be worth it.

Did Guy Savoy and it was just bad. Best part was the wine, 89 Haut Briton.

 

On 2/13/2022 at 11:40 PM, Rimbo said:

Yeah, but that's Texas. Y'all have a lotta cows there. Seeing that here in California? And all at once...

Been to His signature restaurant in Paris many times, which is amazing, but this replica failed miserably. Le Cirque and Robuchon deliver.

[Goofyboy 3013]

I did Guy Savoy a couple years back. It was ok, but not worth the money. It reached French Laundry money and it was not French Laundry.

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

Thanks for the Planet 13 rec.  In and out in 10 mins.

[TXSooner518 2419]

What’d ya get?

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

[Knoxtnhorn 5908]

1 hour ago, TXSooner518 said:

What’d ya get?

Saltiva chewies for the day; indica chewies for the evening.

[closetojumping 62010]

On 3/5/2022 at 2:25 PM, longhornmatt said:

That’s disappointing to hear.  We don’t have any good local Spanish / tapas place nearby, so we try to hit them up in Vegas when we go.  We used to like Jaleo more than Julian Serrano, but my wife and I both enjoyed Julian Serrano more when we went in 2019.  So, I guess that downward trend has continued. 

We’re also booked for Sunday brunch at the Eiffel Tower restaurant. Vegas aficionados - is that worth it, or are we better off doing Mon Ami Gabi?

Not sure if you’re there yet, but Mon Ami Gabi over Eiffel without a doubt. If you can sit near the street and watch the freak show, even better. 

Also, Le Cirque is back? That’s great news. Been waiting on that for 2 years. Gotta book something in June then. 

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

[Buzzrock 14785]

March Madness at the nudie bar is a good time.

[Zepol87 9029]

Hell yea, conference approved first week of June. I'm ready to get back

[bigup2dahorns 3340]

[Francisco 2.0 32228]

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[Dr. Teeth 5767]

Been around to 3 books this morning. Looks like 3x the pre-Covid amount of people on a Thursday. This weekend is going to be wild. 

[hornbri 1347]

We are going next weekend, this weekend had become so busy we switched to the sweet 16 weekend a while back. 

I can’t imagine how insane it is this weekend.