You get no pictures of my food. I took no pictures of my food. But, here are some of my trip to Vegas. Apparently I took pictures of my drinks. Appropriate.
Also, you'll note the box from Sprinkles Cupcakes. I was too full from dinner that night to partake. But, if you're in Vegas you must check them out. They have one GF option (Red Velvet) and they have a cupcake ATM. Super Cool.
October 1 - Take out from Habibi
Habibi is one of my favorites in Portland. Don't judge them by their website, which is a little silly. The food is the real deal! I like the Vegan Mezza (with out the pita, boo!) and I add a chicken skewer for more protein. I had a delicious cupcake from Petunia's, too. If you don't know about this place, you should. It is vegan and gluten free and a little like my version of paradise. Everything there is good, I've even eaten lunch there and it was also scrumptious. Thanks to my wonderful husband for making my birthday meal special and easy!
October 2 - Taco Salad and Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
I slow cooked the chicken breasts in a can of diced green chilies. It was good, but needed a little more salt and acid. I think next time I might add some pickled jalepenos to the mix to get that balance. Otherwise, I chopped romaine lettuce, tomato, and avocado. I heated a can of black beans and a couple of cups of pre-made white rice (I had it from a day or two before). I served with pre-grated Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, chopped black olives, salsa, and tortilla chips. Yum. This is a go-to delicious meal that takes very little effort. Horray! I made my stand-by carrot cake. You made your own birthday cake?! Well, not really, my friend Brian and I were celebrating our combined birthday so I was really making it for him, but I got to enjoy it, too. Yum.
October 3 - Out at Earl of Sandwich in Las Vegas
I learned that what happens in Vegas isn't usually gluten free. I found the food court in Caesar's Palace (where I was staying) late after I arrived and the only option that was suitable for me was a pre-fab Cobb salad. It was decent but, like most things in the sin city, overpriced.
October 4 - Out at Cafe Americano in Las Vegas
I shared some chips and guacamole with my friend Nicole. It was tasty. We also had drinks. Those were good, too. We munched on a late snack that day and intended to eat at the conference welcome reception later that evening. I ended up eating ice cream at that as it was the shortest of the lines. Not a banner day for health and wellness, but what do you expect in Vegas?
October 5 - Out at Spago in Las Vegas
Despite the flash flood warnings intruding as harbingers of doom on our phones, this was a lovely meal. Our waiter was fantastic and had committed the gluten free menu to heart and did not make me feel out of place or like I was asking for the moon when I asked for gluten free options. Sigh. I had a GF BBQ chicken pizza (which I was assured was not tossed in regular flour) and it was tasty. We also shared a delicious little starter salad with lots of yummy parts, non of which I remember but all of which were scrumptious together.
October 6 - Out at Searsucker in Las Vegas
Another GF win in Vegas! I had the most amazing brussel sprouts I've ever had, despite that they turned my tongue and teeth a little black (due to the vinegar glaze) and then a CRAB CAKE! You may be asking, why are you screaming?! Well, because crab cakes are a thing I love that I almost never eat anymore, because I'm too lazy to make my own an normally they are made with breadcrumbs by others. But these were heavenly and free of gluten. Huzzah!
October 7 - Turkey Sandwiches
What's the anti-vegas? Homemade turkey sandwiches. A little avocado, tomato, lettuce, and mayo. And, zip-zip-zoom. You're all set. Not over priced. Not opulent. Not even really that memorable. But, oh, so, good!
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