Hakata cocktail – SUSHISAMBA

Hakata cocktail - SUSHISAMBA

A Samba signature cocktail – Svedka clementine vodka, yuzu juice, simple syrup, grenadine, sugared rim, lemon slice. $12
SUSHISAMBA, Las Vegas NV

I liked the flavor of this cocktail and I thought that the chipped ice was fun, but there is WAY too much sugar on that rim! It made the drink way too sweet and difficult to taste anything else. Sweet lady bartender though!

Assorted breads – Todd English’s Olives

Assorted breads - Todd English's Olives

3 or 4 different breads with black and green whole olives and tapenades. Complimentary
Todd English’s Olives, Las Vegas NV

Assorted breads - Todd English's Olives
I was impressed that they gave so many breads and olives to just one person. I think I ate all of it since they were SO good, lol! I like salty things and between the whole olives and tapenades, I was in heaven! I wish I would’ve gotten a better pic of the thin cracker/lavash type bread.

Blue cheese and pear pizza – Starbelly

Blue cheese and pear pizza - Starbelly
Point Reyes blue cheese, market pears, roasted onion, and arugula. $13
Starbelly, San Francisco CA

I usually love the pizzas at Starbelly, but I think this one was just ok. It was tasty, don’t get me wrong, but I’ve liked some of the other flavors better. I should have added their house-made bacon or something. That would have made it amazing!

Garage with bull artwork and poem, Valencia Street

Garage with bull artwork and poem, Valencia Street.

Rough cut tuna “nachos” – Mesa Grill

Rough cut tuna "nachos" - Mesa Grill
Mango-habanero hot sauce, avocado crema. $18
Mesa Grill, Las Vegas NV

Mmm, this was SO good but I think it was a little overpriced for such a small portion. I know it’s Las Vegas but this seemed overtly expensive. I loved that the tuna pieces were quite large, it made for a more substantial feel. It was difficult to tear some of the pieces apart though because the connective membranes hadn’t been cut all the way through. Kinda lame.

White and blue corn tortilla chips - Mesa Grill
White and blue corn tortilla chips.

Rough cut tuna "nachos" - Mesa Grill
A delcious bite.

Pan roasted black mussels – Starbelly

Pan roasted black mussels - Starbelly
Mexican chorizo, market chiles and cilantro. $10
Starbelly, San Francisco CA

Noms, I’m in love! It’s difficult to tell from this pic, but there are actually quite a lot of mussels in this bowl. The sauce with the chorizo and chiles is to die for! Mmm, I’m getting hungry again!

Pan roasted black mussels - Starbelly
July 30, 2014. Still as delicious as ever! The cilantro were wilted and sad though.

Skygate sculpture by Roger Barr, near Pier 39

Skygate sculpture by Roger Barr, near Pier 39. It stands 27 feet high, 17.5 feet wide, and is made of mirror-polished stainless steel.