[MGM Grand Spotlight]
 The Taste of Las Vegas  
By: Kelly "Kells" Richardson & Latisha Simmons
April 2009

When it comes to finding the best food in Las Vegas the MGM Grand Mirage made us an offer we're glad we didn't refuse... For this edition of the MG lifestyle we have some great delicious offerings that we know you'll enjoy... If you're a Vegas local or just coming to the city for your vacation or business dealings you will definitely remember these tasty spots...

Fiamma Trattoria & Bar: The word excellent is not enough to describe this place. Located inside the MGM Grand Fiamma is a real deal Italian restaurant with lots of unforgettable dishes and the best part is its all reasonably priced. Famous for their wines and raviolini, this gem offers a wonderful variety of scrumptious cuisine all in a hip and sexy setting. You will be overwhelmed by the menu selections but WE suggest you try the following: The Main Lobster gnocchii, Strawberry Cheesecake Cocktail (note this may not be on the menu but they made if for Latisha so just ask), Calamari, Tagliata (seared sliced filet of beef) and top if off with the chocolate caramel gelati. Before we go on we need to stress the serious business of the Fiamma steak.. They're giving some branded steakhouses a run for their money.. Although this is an Italian spot their filet is one of the best we're ever had... No the MGM Grand isn't twisting our arms to say this the steak was excellent! Fiamma also has a vase selection of wines to compliment their menu items. Overall Fiamma deserves your visit... Combine the great food with the superior customer service, great chefs and the cute waiters and you've got a great dining memory.

Cravings Buffet: So you don't want to do the standard dining night out in Las Vegas you want to go hard. Well, the Cravings buffet is probably the spot for you... Located at the Mirage Hotel Casino the Cravings Buffet is not your traditional buffet... They literally have just about every type of food that you would crave... You can start on one end of this buffet and find Italian foods like lasagna, pizza and chicken parmesan then grab some breakfast items.. Keep walking and you will find the prime rib (Latisha give this five stars her highest rating) and mashed potatoes. If you continue your buffet journey you'll stumble upon Latin and barbecue selections followed by raw and Asian taste.. Cravings also changes the game with their salad selection where they will prepare and toss your salad from you right there on the spot. You'll enjoy this place and if you really like to pig out on all types of foods at the same time you'll be in never never land.. Have fun!

Now that you're done chowing down here's an exhibit we suggest your check out:

Bodies... The Exhibition: That's right.. BODIES! This is an exhibit at the Luxor Hotel Casino that features real human bodies. Yep, the bodies from the morgue and your biology class are at Luxor on display for all to see. This is Las Vegas so who knows who the bodies really are but after you get past that you'll find all of this very interesting and informative... All together there are about 260 organs and partial bodies specimens on display... You can even get a close up look at the skeletal and repository system if you dare..

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