Dine Drink Vegas Episode 46: Summer Odds and Ends

In #podcast Episode 46, John and Bill have a full and frank exchange of views on the wisdom of certain craps bets while talking about their favorite #lasvegas Youtubers. The Drink of the Day is the Brown Derby, and as always we bring you the latest Las Vegas news. Come travel with us!

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Episode 46- Late July Odds and Ends

 

Drink of the Day- The Brown Derby This 1930s classic has Hollywood roots, named after the famed L.A. dinner, and once popular among the early West Coast celebs who brought a bit of glam to early Vegas

• 1 1/2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce grapefruit juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce honey syrup

 

No Main Story- Just News (YouTuber talk built into news- you had suggested that so let’s do it in news context) 

 

News

• The Houston Chronicle is throwing shade on Golden Nugget own and big Wynn stakeholder Tilman Fertitta for NOT moving forward with his planned Post Oak resort on Las Vegas Blvd and Harmon Ave, instead leaving a parking lot where Texas-themed luxury was once promised. Like they say, everything is bigger in Texas, including talking smack at our billionaires
• YouTuber Lydia, friend of Norma, recently profiled the Prime Time Wine and Dine menu at Scotch 80 Prime Steakhouse at The Palms- it may not be new, but we didn't know about it
• Let’s talk YouTubers besides Dine Drink Vegas for a minute- Bill’s Recomendations- Norma Geli, Turn it Up World, I am starting to do more of a “Best Of” series on the channel John’s Recommendations- Jacob’s Life In Vegas, Color Up, and Travel Ruby - honorable mention to Pennys For Vegas, who looks my me brother from another mother
• Multiple outlets report that much-lauded breakfast joint Suns Out Buns Out is down and out at Resorts World
•  Scott at Vital Vegas warns against the “Hard All Day” craps bet that’s been popping up in casinos everywhere without the help of little blue pills.At least one host of this podcast doesn’t chase long-shot craps bets AND ONE OF US WINS BIG!
• Scott at Vital Vegas shares that Taco Escobar has opened in the former Smashed Pig location in Fremont East- following up on a story he broke previously

Casino.org is reporting that investor sentiment is souring on casino chains, even though their stock prices are up 9% over the last month.