Bar + Bistro @ The Arts Factory

For my first First Friday experience (finally!), I first went to Bar + Bistro for a birthday dinner:

Everything on the menu were enticing to me! My friend and I wanted to try the same exact items (Grilled Fish Tacos, Spiced Salmon Salad, and 4 Cheese Mac), what a coincidence haha:

Since we didn't want to order the same foods we made a compromise. I got the Grilled Fish Tacos (tapas style):

Mahi mahi fish, jicama slaw, mango salsa, & tomatillo sauce

And Reggie got the Spiced Salmon Salad:

Organic greens, tomatoes, pecans, cured ricotta, & citrus dressing

The birthday lady got Tempura Alcachofa (there were more pieces). The tempura was perfectly puffy to me and the curry aioli had a strong curry taste. So if you enjoy curry, this dish is for you:

Long stemmed artichoke hearts in tempura and curry aioli as a dip

Cecilia got Donut Churros in substitution of a birthday cake. This was a interesting twist because they were softer and moist than the typical long churro:

Topped with cinnamon sugar and comes with a Spanish chocolate dip

Dirt Dog

If you are a hot dog fiend, I highly suggest checking out Dirt Dog ! They specialize in gourmet bacon-wrapped hot dogs. They're originally from LA, recently opened shop here in Las Vegas and planning to open another location on The Strip: Interior Waiting in line 👍 Menu #DirtyChiliFries- topped with their house-made beef chili #FilthyFries- Guacamole, chipotle aioli, cheddar and cotija cheese The fries with Dirty Corn (can't leave without trying one)- Mexican crema, cotija cheese, chili powder, cilantro, and bacon bits From left to right- #DirtyChiliDog, #TheGreenDog, and #TheVeggieDog. There are 3 types of buns to choose from: traditional, Lobster (their most popular), and Portuguese (get this if you like your bread semi-sweet). Views- Their hot dogs are topped with onions, green and red bell peppers, and bacon bits Our lavish meal Glorious! Time to eat Beer, a perfect companion to hot dogs Had to make

Herbs & Rye

After driving pass by Herbs & Rye for many years I finally went in to see what all the hype was about this place. They serve classic cocktails that were popular during the Prohibition Era and before that time like the Gothic Age (unknown-1865) and Golden Age (1865-1900): Here's an example of of some of the drinks: I loved all the drinks they made, wasn't disappointed with any of them: Herbs & Rye also serves Italian food like flatbreads , pasta, and they're known for the steaks they cook, I'll try some next time! I only had the appetite to drink: I really enjoyed my time here especially the atmosphere of a " speakeasy feel". They get busy during the weekends so if you plan to dine in, make a reservation !

Hana Hou

During the last week of May, Bronsen and I went to Hawaii (my third trip) for vacation / family time / to eat! From my experience so far from eating Hawaiian local food, it consist an influential mix of traditional Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Polynesian, Portuguese, and American foods. If you're fond of any those ethnic foods like me, its like food heaven in Hawaii! We flew on our favorite airline, Hawaiian Airlines . Bronsen was hoping to get a nice meal than a snack because he always has a big appetite. His wish came true, the complimentary meal came with pasta with vegetables and vinegar dressing: and a big brownie!: Hawaiian Airlines going green: One night I was craving for saimin (ramen) noodles and spam musubi , a popular Hawaiian snack simply made with a block of rice, topped with a slice of spam, and wrapped in dried seaweed. Unfortunately, you can't see the noodles, its covered by the pork. I think there was more meat than the noodles! Hawa

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