Showing posts with label Las Vegas Dining. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Las Vegas Dining. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Las Vegas Red Rock Casino, DIGITAL DEVIL CONTINUES TO HARRASS L.E. FANT.

Click on images to enlarge should you desire. DECENT SUNDAY CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH IN DELIGHTFUL SETTING [See below].
Red Rock is at the NW edge of our City.
Some were in the pool.
ONGOING EXTREMELY SAD SAGA OF L.E. FANT'S INTERACTION WITH THE DIGITAL DEVIL AND ITS MINIONS:
A minion of the Digital Devil eventually replied to L.E.’s question posed 5/23/08.
L.E.'s questions:

“Customer Inquiry: To: The Vice President, Cox Communications Customer Service. Sir or Madam: Today I paid $67.65 which amount I was told is my account balance by a Cox rep. However, online and by phone automated account info.my balance is/was shown as $42.67 (see below). Last month I received a disconnection notice because I paid the amount showing as my balance yet was forced to pay an additional amount when I called to ask why I received the notice.
What is going on? My life is complicated enough without having to deal with Cox errors on a monthly basis(which you usually will not admit).
"Statement Current balance* $42.67 Payment status Cable & Internet 001-XXXXXXXX Payment amount $67.65 Completed Transaction ID: 16XXXXX."
I have a screen shot of the billing screen should you doubt that the above is an actual copy of your information. I will gladly fax it or email it to you. I look forward to your candid and prompt response together with details regarding how you have fixed this problem so that I may pay my account using the online payment (preferred by you-yet disastrous for me) without further problem or inconvenience."

L.E asked why in two consecutive months his account balance both online and by automated phone were less than the “actual balance” (only revealed to L.E. when he spoke with a so-called live representative) causing much irritation and issuance of a “disconnect notice.”

The Digital Devil’s response (see below) is, in L.E. Fant’s opinion, meaningless, condescending, arrogant and insensitive drivel which completely and utterly fails to even attempt to respond to L.E.’s serious questions in any way and unfortunately is the type of reply expected by L.E. Fant from this Las Vegas corporate monopoly which insultingly advertises itself as being “your friend in the digital age.” L.E. Fant believes nothing is further from the truth than its apparently insincere statement. As one may see from the reply the Digital Devil even change L.E.’s password causing L.E. to find another (no joy to find a usable one which one is able to remember).

Its Meaningless and Insensitive Response follows:
“After reviewing your account, our records indicate that your account is current and paid up to date. In order to allow us to research this matter, a temporary password "passXXXord" was installed to test the account.”

L.E. Fant shall keep you apprised of the back and forth between him, the Digital Devil and its henchpersons.

BETTER NEWS,
RED ROCK CASINO DINING EXPERIENCE:
Nice setting, very pleasant design elements. Smells smoke free and is clean.
L.E. and wife ate Sunday champagne brunch at the Red Rock and found the experience enjoyable.

The cost is a reasonable $20 per head and the selection of foodstuffs varied. There are (from memory) stations for Sushi, Mexican, Asian, American, Roast meats, shrimp, omelets, smoked salmon, salad selections and a desert station.
L.E. ate a little sushi and 3 or 4 shrimp followed by 3 pork ribs from the Asian section together with a small amount of Pad Thai. He consumed a couple of glasses of champagne and a cup of coffee.
She who must be obeyed ate a little sushi then went for the prime rib and roast pork loin. The prime rib looked impressive and apparently tasted so. The pork loin looked tasty but was a little dry when eating. Both Fants ate a little smoked salmon which was good.

The desert station was, however, a disappointment. The gelato was watery, the pastries of poor standard and selection limited. So-called Key lime tarts was left uneaten by both as they had nasty crusty imitation cream toppings and poor quality fillings.

Overall the experience was a good one and L.E. Fant and wife may return. One may desire, yet probably not expect high quality pastries in a buffet setting. Also it should be noted that the quality and presentation of other than the deserts was, in L.E.’s opinion better than average for Las Vegas.

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Las Vegas Entertainment, Las Vegas Dining

Please click on images to enlarge. Below are a few more of the Collector Series of Las Vegas Memorabilia images.
Great and inexpensive Sunday Champagne Brunch!! Take off a few pounds while in town.

See the magazine come to life in Las Vegas.

Poll:
Many superior respondents knew that a 2,000 calorie diet allows for over 60 grams of fat per day.
Our Government’s “mypyramid” sample 2,000 calorie diet plan allows a total fat intake of 67 grams of which 16 grams may be of saturated fats.
L.E. is still getting over his computer nightmare and coming to terms with the new Las Vegas record of having the highest devaluation of home prices of our Nation.
He has been trying out a new 30 minute or less chicken teriyaki recipe to share and will provide it soon.




Monday, April 28, 2008

Las Vegas Stratosphere, Las Vegas Dining, Las Vegas Solar energy, Las Vegas Billboards.

NEW EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SERIES FOR SERIOUS COLLECTORS OF LAS VEGAS ART MEMORABILIA!

Again L.E. Fant is there for you with his Limited Edition Series of Las Vegas Style Billboard Images! To be made available framed or merely as signed prints.

Here is a sample for you:

No. 1 of __
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The Solar panel array at Nellis AFB
covers over 130 acres and is quite a sight.


SOLAR PANEL ARRAY AT NELLIS AFB. WITH
STRATOSPHERE IN BACKGROUND.

The panels "follow " the sun and apparently provide 30% of the electrical power which the Nellis Facility consumes.

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"WOE IS ME!" SAYS L.E. FANT.

L.E. has learned that Excalibur has CLOSED SIR GALAHAD'S. This restaurant has been L.E.'s Las Vegas favorite since he dined there the first year the Excalibur opened (from memory 1989). Many of the staff worked in the restaurant from then until its closure.

As L.E. has previously mentioned the dining experience was, in his opinion, unparalleled in Las Vegas and a remarkable value.

L.E. preferred to dine there with family and friends instead of dining at the Stratosphere Room at the Top (great view of our city-patchy, sometimes very poor service)or the Steakhouse at the Bellagio (its name escapes him as it was not a memorable experience other than the pretentiousness and condescension of its staff)or other establishments.
Of the many times L.E. dined at Sir Galahad's each occasion was memorable with great food, wine, the absolute best service he has ever enjoyed in Las Vegas (or in fact or most of the world) and as the portions were ample, L.E.'s dog shared leftover meat later. The house salad which was complimentary with one's meal was delicious also.

L.E. takes this opportunity to thank all the staff of Sir Galahad's for their excellent work during its existence and wishes them well.

L.E. Fant is petitioning the management of Excalibur to re-open Sir Galahad's. He understands that a business decision was reached, probably sales were low, which caused the closure. L.E. believes, however, that if a little was spent advertising the many virtues of Sir Galahad's and its magnificent dining experience it may well prove viable.

If you feel the same way please take time to email, write of call Excalibur management and express your desire that Sir Galadad's be re-opened soon.