What happens in Vegas...

Generally what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, but this time I am willing to share the activities as it was such a great occasion (our friend Nancy's 40th b-day) and she is pregnant so there were no shenanigans to report (or not report if you buy into the adage above!).

Nancy's husband Steve planned a wonderful trip for a group of us and invited us all to stay at the Palazzo with them from November 3 - 5. We enjoyed several amazing meals to celebrate the occasion with two bday dinners - one at Bouchon, a French bistro with classics and delectable desserts from Chef Thomas Keller of Per Se and French Laundry (there are over 500 wines on the list); and another at Botero in the Wynn (a hip restaurant which combines fine art with the steak and seafood of Mark LoRusso). Both were spectacular and with elegant ambiance.
We were also treated to Cirque du Soliel's Zarkana at Aria. Steve and Dennis took Nancy's cousin from Portugal to see the Hoover Damn and did a tour which turned out to be one of the highlights of their trip.