Welcome to Evan Davis Jazz!
This is the 14-year anniversary of “Evan Davis Jazz”. It started as a blog in August 2009 with the original purpose of helping to support local performers in Las Vegas. A few performers asked me to send out flyers to promote their gigs and look what it’s turned into. You may be familiar with me through my e-mails, which tells you about events or performances that are coming up at a restaurant or club. I also publish a “Calendar of Events”, listing all the local events and performances that are going on in Las Vegas. The listing is a compiling of all the information that the performers, or the venues, send me on a weekly basis. Part of my goal is to keep this calendar timely and correct, so every month I send a request to the performers asking them to send me their gigs for that week. If the information is complete, I can post it. There is so much great local talent in this town that you could go out every night to multiple venues, and still not see all the performers and musicians. With that said, I will try to keep you informed of what’s happening in my world, and would like to have YOU tell me what’s happening in yours. Let me know who you’ve seen, and what you think. This is for people who want to know what’s happening on the local scene in Las Vegas, and for people who want to share their own experiences. Whether you’re “In the Business”, or someone who goes to a restaurant or club and has an opinion about the talent you hear, let us ALL know. This includes any comments, good or bad, on the performers, the venue, and even the food and service. Please help support local entertainment in Las Vegas, and “Let The Music Play On.” * Due to occasional schedule changes and cancellations, it is advised to call before going. 
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Upcoming Calendar of Events
With schedule changes, please check on performances before you attend.
I will only be listing Shows, Gigs & Events that I've been asked to list.
The Entertainment Community is here to support each other, as they always have, and bring the quality of entertainment that we all want and expect. We need to come out and support ALL the performers and performances. "Let The Music Play On".
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JANUARY 2023 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR |
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Fri Jan 20 |
5-9pm |
TBA |
Italian American Club Ballroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
7-10pm |
John Belzaguy’s TRIO LATINO featuring Noybel Gorgoy on vocals with Dave Siegel & Ramses Ridriguez |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$40 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
7-11pm |
Nicholas Cole & Carmen Romano |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
7:30pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Gambit |
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Fri Jan 20 |
8-midnight |
Michael Ross Nugent |
Mob Museum The Underground |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
8:30-11pm |
Bill King & The Knights OF Jazz featuring Bill King-trumpet& vocals, Matt Green-piano, Ken Seiffert-bass & Al Guzman-drums |
Monzú Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W. Flamingo Rd. 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
8:30-midnight |
Craig Canter |
La Casa Cigar & Music Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 20 |
10:30pm-1am |
LATE NIGHT JAZZ HANG hosted by Rita Lim You’re all invited. Musicians, Singers, and audience members alike! (special late night food & drink menu available) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
No cover No minimum |
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Sat Jan 21 |
5-9pm |
TBA |
Italian American Club Ballroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 21 |
7pm |
Tony Arias (Back by Popular Demand) “Songs & Silliness” with musical director Michael Dubay |
Sun City MacDonald Ranch 2020 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy. Tickets at Clubhouse Front Desk or call 702-755-3799 |
$30 |
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Sat Jan 21 |
7-10pm |
“A State of Mind” featuring Stephanie Walsh-vocals, Reggie Johnson-keys, Walter Jones-bass, Charles McNeal-sax & Matt Murphy-drums |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$40 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Sat Jan 21 |
7-11pm |
Nicholas Cole & Carmen Romano |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat Thu Jan 21-26 |
Sat 5:30 7:30pm |
Carpenters Legacy: A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills |
The Pegasus Showroom at Alexis Park 375 E Harmon Ave. |
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Sat Jan 21 |
7:30pm-11:30am |
Michael Ross Nugent |
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Parlour Lounge |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 21 |
10:30pm-1am |
LATE NIGHT JAZZ HANG hosted by DIBARI DAVIS PROJECT You’re all invited. Musicians, Singers, and audience members alike! (special late night food & drink menu available) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri-Sat Jan 21-22 |
7:30-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 22 |
6pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 22 |
7pm |
Produced by JRREnterprisesLV-Jennifer Romas Kelly Vohnn each week a different male singer starting with Chadwick Johnson |
Notoriety in the Neonopolis 450 E Fremont St. 3rd floor Downtown For tix: www.notorietylive.com |
$29 & up |
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Sun Jan 22 |
7-10pm |
Dakota Horvath Quartet featuring Todd Simon-piano, Ken Seifert-bass, Boris Shapiro-drums |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Sun Jan 22 |
7-10pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Gilley's Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que Treasure Island 702-894-7111 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 22 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
The “SIT IN” variety show with Kelly Clinton featuring Special Guests & musical director Mike Clark |
Copa Room Tuscany 255 East Flamingo Rd. |
$20 tix @box office |
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Mon Jan 23 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim with Dave Siegel on keys |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 23 |
7-10pm |
Darren Motamedy Duo (special appearance by the Walter Johnson International Academy Jazz Band) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Mon Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
Craig Canter |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 23 |
7:30pm |
Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns (They’re Back for the Healing) |
Copa Room Behind Bootlegger 702-609-3390 |
GA $30 inc. 1 drink VIP $50 inc. 2 drinks |
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Tues Jan 24 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 24 |
7-10pm |
Patrick Hogan Trio (feat. Nick Schmitt on bass, Andrea D’Angelo on drums) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Wed Jan 25 |
1-3:30pm |
Jazzin' Jeanne Brei The Duo Show featuring Ned Mills |
Coop's Cabaret & Hot Spot 953 E Sahara Ave. E1A Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-998-6534 |
$39.95 includes lunch & cover |
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Wed Jan 25 |
6pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 25 |
6-9pm |
Rick Kelly 60’s & 70’s rock |
Grape Street Café Downtown Summerlin |
No cover |
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Wed Jan 25 |
7-10pm |
Philly P: Piano & Vocals |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Wed Jan 25 |
9:30pm |
The Composers Showcase entertainment forum that allows local composers and songwriters the opportunity to present original music hosted by Keith Thompson |
Myron’s at the Smith Center 702-749-2000 |
$25-45 |
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Thu Jan 26 |
1-3:30pm |
Rainbow Cabaret: A Tribute to Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli starring Denise Rose and Suzanne Goulet |
Coop's Cabaret & Hot Spot 953 E Sahara Ave. E1A Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-998-6534 |
$39.95 includes lunch & cover |
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Thu Jan 26 |
6:30-10pm |
Randy Anderson |
Ichabod's Lounge 3300 E. Flamingo Road 702-451-2323 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 26 |
6pm |
Nicholas Cole |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Thu Jan 26 |
8-11pm |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge presents Gary Fowler featuring Uli Geissendoerfer on keys, John Belzaguy on bass & Peppe Merolla on drums |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Thu Jan 26 |
7-10pm |
Pianist Moses Hazan with guest singer Ronnie Wylder |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Thu Jan 26 |
7:30-10:30pm |
Kent Foote & The Vegas Good Fellas |
Siena Deli 9500 W Sahara Ave 702-360-3358 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
5-9pm |
TBA |
Italian American Club Ballroom 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
7-10pm |
Rick Arroyo and the Latin Percussion Ensemble |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$40 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
7-11pm |
Nicholas Cole & Carmen Romano |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
8:30-midnight |
Craig Canter |
La Casa Cigar & Music Lounge On the Outside Patio Tivoli Village 702-407-1171 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
8:45pm-12:30am |
The Kenny Davidsen Show |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Fri Jan 27 |
10:30pm-1am |
LATE NIGHT JAZZ HANG hosted by Rita Lim You’re all invited. Musicians, Singers, and audience members alike! (Special late night food & drink menu available) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
No cover No minimum |
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Fri-Sat Jan 27-28 |
7:30-11pm |
Carmine Mandia |
Piero’s |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Jan 27-28 |
8:30-11pm |
Ronnie Rose |
Monzú Italian Oven & Bar 6020 W. Flamingo Rd. 702-749-5959 |
No cover |
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Fri-Sat Jan 27-28 |
7:30pm-11:30am |
Michael Ross Nugent |
El Cortez Hotel & Casino Parlour Lounge |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 28 |
Noon-3pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sat Jan 28 |
7pm |
Celebrating American Crooners with Jonathan Karrant |
Charleston Library Theater 6301 W. Charleston Blvd. 702-507-3940 |
Free open seating |
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Sat Jan 28 |
7-11pm |
Nicholas Cole & Carmen Romano |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sat-Thu Jan 28-Feb 2 |
Sat 5:30 7:30pm |
Carpenters Legacy: A Re-creation of the 1976 UK Tour starring Sally Olson & Ned Mills |
The Pegasus Showroom at Alexis Park 375 E Harmon Ave. |
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Sat Jan 28 |
10:30pm-1am |
LATE NIGHT JAZZ HANG hosted by DIBARI DAVIS PROJECT You’re all invited. Musicians, Singers, and audience members alike! (special late night food & drink menu available) |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
No cover No minimum |
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Sat Jan 28 |
7-10pm |
Vocalist Linda Woodson (Afro-Caribbean Jazz) w/the Uli Geissendoerfer Trio |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$40 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Sun Jan 29 |
3pm |
Mistinguett Productions presents Million Dollar McGraw starring Vegas McGraw |
Anthem Center Ballroom 2450 Hampton Road Henderson |
$30 & $35 |
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Sun Jan 29 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 29 |
6pm |
TBA |
Italian American Club Lounge 2333 E Sahara Ave 702-457-3866 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 29 |
6-9pm |
Vintage Vegas Vibe with The Joe Darro Quartet featuring Michael Delano & special guests |
The Dispensary Cocktail Lounge 2451 E. Tropicana Ave. (SE corner of Trop & Eastern) 702-458-6343 |
$10 music donation per person 2 drink minimum per person |
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Sun Jan 29 |
7-10pm |
International Recording Artist Marta Oliveira, with Nuno Monteiro on guitar, Todd Simon on piano, Boris Shapiro on drums |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Sun Jan 29 |
7pm |
Produced by JRREnterprisesLV-Jennifer Romas Kelly Vohnn each week a different male singer starting with Chadwick Johnson |
Notoriety in the Neonopolis 450 E Fremont St. 3rd floor Downtown For tix: www.notorietylive.com |
$29 & up |
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Sun Jan 29 |
7pm |
Mistinguett Productions presents Million Dollar McGraw starring Vegas McGraw |
Anthem Center Ballroom 2450 Hampton Road Henderson |
$30 & $35 |
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Sun Jan 29 |
7-10:30pm |
Rita Lim |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Sun Jan 29 |
7:30pm |
The “SIT IN” variety show with Kelly Clinton featuring Special Guests & musical director Mike Clark |
Copa Room Tuscany 255 East Flamingo Rd. |
$20 tix @box office |
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Mon Jan 30 |
6-9pm |
Rita Lim with Dave Siegel on keys |
Prosecco’s Fresh Italian Kitchen 8878 S Eastern Ave. 702-776-7772 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 30 |
7:30pm |
Craig Canter |
Piazza Lounge Tuscany Suites & Casino 255 E Flamingo Rd 702-893-8933 |
No cover |
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Mon Jan 30 |
7-10pm |
Windy Karigianes on Vocals |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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Mon Jan 30 |
7:30pm |
Santa Fe & The Fat City Horns (They’re Back for the Healing) |
Copa Room Behind Bootlegger 702-609-3390 |
GA $30 inc. 1 drink VIP $50 inc. 2 drinks |
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Tue Jan 31 |
4-7pm |
DINO a’ la Carte starring Tony Felicetta |
The Golden Tiki 3939 Spring Mtn. Chinatown |
No cover |
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Tue Jan 31 |
7-10pm |
The Etsuko Mader Duo |
Maxan Jazz Club 4130 S Decatur Blvd 702-485-3926 |
$25 Food & Beverage Min. per person. No cover |
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I WAS THINKING about doing a year in review, but I barely remember what I did last weekend. I will however tell you about some of my choice eateries. Italian being my favorite goes to Mastrioni’s on Hualapai. There are at least half dozen more that I enjoy but won’t mention them all. Looking for Thai? Lotus of Siam is the only place to go. World renowned, Lotus of Siam is tucked away in a not so desirable location, but well worth the trip to the east side of town on Sahara. Staying with the oriental theme, New York Chinese Restaurant is my choice for Chinese take out. With a few tables and two locations, take out is really all you can do. Dim Sum is another story. The Cathay House on Spring Mountain will treat you to a plethora of small dishes of various delicacies. A trained palate is definitely needed. How about some Greek food? The Mad Greek Café at Durango and Sahara is my first choice, and then again I haven’t been to many Greek restaurants in town. McMullen’sfor Irish, Famous Dave’s for ribs and burgers and of course, In and Out for the fast food burger. A small hole in the wall on Fremont Street East, Mamita’s was my choice for Cuban. Since finding out the health department had shut them down for a while, I will be looking for a new Cubano restaruant. Being not much of a Mexican fan, I can’t decipher one from another. Tapas however is another story. FireFly on paradise has a great vibe and intriguing menu. Bagelmania, my preference for breakfast, mainly because of their bagels. Scooped and toasted of course. But from a deli standpoint, I haven’t found one that I really look forward to for that pastrami or corn beef sandwich. Lots of steak houses in town but I haven’t eaten at all of them. Vic and Anthony’s is at the top my list. This is probably why I need to start dieting again.
LET’S LOOK AT music venues and places to hang out. Afternoon Jazz at E-String brings great big bands on weekends. After football season they will probably start Monday nights again. A little bar and gaming place that’s been around for over 35 years called the Dispensary Lounge, puts together a late night jazz scene on Friday and Saturday nights. Not much on the west side of town but I’m working on that. Some Blues at the Sand Dollar and other clubs around town. Alexis Park for a mix of R&B and Old School Dance. Open Mic’s on Mondays at Bootlegger and the Tap House. Hang out at Piero’s, The Lady Silvia and Salvatore’s piano bar. Other cool bar hangs would be Brio, Blue Fire and possible Kelly’s Steak House, just recently opened.
I don’t want you to think all I do is go out and eat and drink…what the Hell, life is too short, and much of it is lost by waiting! Certainly don’t let anyone tell you how to live yours!
