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#167-CICI'S PIZZA BUFFET

CICI'S PIZZA BUFFET

9890 S MARYLAND PKWY

(702) 260-9298

1 of 3 valley locations. This All-you-can-eat pizza buffets consists of a small cafeteria with 12 pizza on the buffet at a time,2 salads, soup and breadsticks plus 2 desserts and coke on tap.

If you don't find a topping you like they will do it up for you. The variety changes quickly as the place is packed and they are putting out new pizzas every few minutes.

They have buffalo chicken,pepperoni,alfredo chicken,canadian bacon & chedddar,taco pizza, spinach,beef,sausage,veggie,cheese, pepperoni & jalapeno,macaroni & cheese and other including anchovie.

It is a pizza buffet and as far as buffet pizza goes it's fairly decent but as far as pizza goes it's real weak. Lousy sauce, barely any cheese, processed toppings and the crust is flavorless and too thin or it's too thick and too doughy.

For the price and if you don't have too high expectations it's a doable lunch but nothing to write home about.

#166-HARRY O'S BBQ

BBQ BEEF BRISKET & 2 SIDES(HUSHPUPPIES & MAC N CHZ)
$10.95

2-CATFISH TACOS-$5.95

I went here after work one afternoon since it's in the smae building tucked around the corner.

I was hungry and feeling a little adventureous so I ordered the Brisket Entree w/2 sides (mac n cheese & hushpuppies) plus 2 cafish tacos=$20

It is made to order so I took a few minutes to check the place out. It's a cozy diner with Vinyl records of R&B legends on the wall. Harry O is a celebrity in his own right. They have a jukebox as well and plenty of seating BUT no bathroom.

Harry O's is attached to the Sand Dollar Blues Lounge so you can go next door and have a drink and eat in the bar if you want.

It took about 20 minutes but the waitress was real friendly and we played a few songs on the jukebox.

That' s were the GOOD ended for me. The BBQ wasn't my idea of BBQ. The brisket looked more like pot roast and was covered in a very sweet sauce.

The catfish was not to my liking it had that dirt from the river taste and I couldn't finish 1 of them. The mac n cheese was gritty with little cheese but the hushpuppies were FANTASTIC a light crunchiness with a softtasty center.

I've tried a lot of BBQ places here in Las Vegas some good some bad. This is not MY idea of good BBQ-no offense to those who may think otherwise-TO EACH his OWN!

I like mine smoked and rubbed with a little crunch & tender moist meat. I like my sauce on the side smoky & spicy and I like my sides like momma use to do it homemade & over the top.

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HEALTH DEPT REVIEWS

Alexis Park Resort main kitchen, 375 E. Harmon Ave., received 38 demerits Jan. 9. Violations included dishwasher did not maintain proper temperature. GRADE: C

Bob's Snack & Subs, 1717 S. Decatur Blvd., received 18 demerits Jan. 9. Violations included can opener and microwave dirty with dried food debris. GRADE: B

Botl'z Bistro bar, 7905 W. Sahara Ave., received 11 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included glass-washing machine's chlorine level was too high. GRADE: B

Botl'z Bistro restaurant kitchen, 7905 W. Sahara Ave., received 28 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included moldy peppers, squash, Swiss cheese and grapes. GRADE: C

Burger King, 8050 Dean Martin Drive, received 22 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included employee did not follow proper hand-washing procedures. GRADE: C

Cake World, 3211 N. Tenaya Way, received 12 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included dirty kitchenware was stored with clean kitchenware. GRADE: B

Chicken Connection, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 15 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included uncovered food products on shelving above prep cooler. GRADE: B

China A Go Go IV, 10550 Southern Highland Parkway, received 20 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included employees' personal items not stored properly. GRADE: B

Diamond Bakery, 4255 Spring Mountain Road, received 27 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included three-compartment sink not set up properly. GRADE: C

Domino's Pizza, 4966 S. Maryland Parkway, received 18 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included two employees with expired health cards. GRADE: B

Haagen Dazs/NY Pretzel/Nathan's Famous, Fashion Show mall, 3200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 16 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included ice machine had slime accumulation at front panel and in ice chute. GRADE: B

Ichiza, 4355 Spring Mountain Road, received 56 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included ketchup stored in open can with a black moldlike substance. GRADE: Closed

Jack in the Box, 2389 E. Windmill Ave., received 17 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included expired carton of milk. GRADE: B

KFC, 4420 W. Sahara Ave., received 17 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included dirty soda nozzles. GRADE: B

KFC, 3245 E. Tropicana Ave., received 15 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included paper towels not available at front hand sink. GRADE: B

KFC/Pizza Hut, 5587 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 21 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included scoop handle stored in cheese. GRADE: C

Las Ventanas Restaurant, 10401 W. Charleston Blvd., received 20 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included two soups not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: B

Le Bon Table, Moondoggies, 1750 S. Rainbow Blvd., received 20 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: B

McDonald's, 4804 W. Lone Mountain Road, received 19 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included several packages of pancakes out-of-date. GRADE: B

Mi Peru South American Grill, 1450 W. Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, received 20 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included rice held at improper temperature. GRADE: B

Port of Subs, 5715 S. Eastern Ave., received 14 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included unlabeled repackaged foods in walk-in cooler. GRADE: B

Port of Subs, 2285 N. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, received 25 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included hand-washing facilities inadequate. GRADE: C

Prima Pasta Italian Eatery Restaurant, 7435 S. Durango Drive, received 39 demerits Jan. 9. Violations included marinara sauce not cooled by approved methods. GRADE: C

South Shore Golf Club Restaurant, 100 Strada Di Circolo, Henderson, received 19 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included reach-in cooler not maintaining the proper temperature. GRADE: B

Stake Out, 4800 S. Maryland Parkway, received 34 demerits Jan. 9. Violations included uncovered raw meats in prep cooler. GRADE: C

Subway, 4250 E. Bonanza Road, received 16 demerits Jan. 5. Violations included ice buildup in walk-in freezer vents. GRADE: B

Sundance Kid Cafe lounge, 4325 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 16 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included food handler did not wash hands when changing tasks. GRADE: B

Sunrise Pizza, Sundance Kid Cafe, 4325 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas, received 32 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included raw hamburger stored above cooked foods. GRADE: C

Sushi On Tropicana, 2625 E. Tropicana Ave., received 19 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included dish machine not dispensing sanitizer. GRADE: B

Tahiti Joe's restaurant, 7200 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 20 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included several uncovered food items in reach-in cooler and prep cooler. GRADE: B

Thai Style Noodle House, 3516 Wynn Road, received 14 demerits Jan. 6. Violations included shrimp thawing at room temperature on prep table. GRADE: B

Turf Club Lounge, Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 19 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included hand sink in need of repairs. GRADE: B The facility was reinspected Jan. 8, received 17 demerits and was downgraded for repeat violations. GRADE: C

X.O. Chinese Food, 8090 Blue Diamond Road, received 16 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included prepared foods not labeled. GRADE: B

Yogurt Cup, 4215 Spring Mountain Road, received 40 demerits Jan. 8. Violations included kitchen dirty and unsanitized because of raw meat contamination. GRADE: C

Yoshidaya Restaurant, 2501 E. Tropicana Ave., received 20 demerits Jan. 7. Violations included household pesticides in facility. GRADE: B

The following restaurants have been reinspected:

Bagel Cafe Express, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, received four demerits Jan. 2 and was upgraded to an A.

Blondies Bar No. 1, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received one demerit Jan. 12 and was upgraded to an A.

Chicago Brewing Co. restaurant, 2201 S. Fort Apache Road, received four demerits Dec. 31 and was upgraded to an A.

El Buen Gusto Bakery, 4015 S. Maryland Parkway, received two demerits Jan. 5 and was upgraded to an A.

El Pulgarcito Restaurant, 4524 E. Tropicana Ave., received five demerits Jan. 7 and was upgraded to an A.

Hilton Garden Inn Restaurant, 7830 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received four demerits Jan. 7 and was upgraded to an A.

Jersey Mike's Subs, 2457 E. Tropicana Ave., received five demerits Jan. 8 and was upgraded to an A.

Johnny Rockets, Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, received zero demerits Jan. 6 and was upgraded to an A.

Koji Sushi Bar & China Bistro, The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received five demerits Jan. 8 and was upgraded to an A.

Little Caesars, 4559 W. Charleston Blvd., received zero demerits Jan. 6 and was upgraded to an A.

Shake N Burger, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received two demerits Jan. 6 and was upgraded to an A.

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#165-COOK'S BBQ

THEY ONLY SERVE CHICKEN,RIBS,AND LINKS. NO BRISKET. NO PORK LOIN. NO BRATWURST OR CHILI OR MAC & CHEESE

I GOT 2 MEAT 2 SIDE-$14

RIBS & 1/4 CHICKEN(BREAST & WING),PLUS POTATO SALAD & BAKED BEANS YOU CAN SEE THEY SAUCED EM'. CANNED BAKED BEANS AND SWEET BBQ SAUCE.

THIS PLACE HAS MOVED OVER BY LITTLE DARLING'S. IT'S A TRUE HOLE IN THE WALL DIVE BBQ JOINT. THEY ARE OUT BACK OVER A WEBER GRILL ACTUALLY COOKING IT. IT TASTE JUST LIKE YOUR OWN BACKYARD BBQ EVERY SUMMER. SAME STORE BOUGHT SAUCE & SAME CHEAP CHICKEN & RIBS. THE SIDES WERE NOT GOOD. CANNED BEANS AND CREAMY POTATO SALAD? WHAT IS THAT?

THE RIBS WERE TOUGH AND GRISTLY WITH TONS OF SUPER SWEET BBQ SAUCE WHICH I DID NOT LIKE. THE CHICKEN WAS COOKED WELL. THE SKIN WAS CRISPY AND THE BBQ SAUCE WORKED WELL WITH IT.

I WOULD NOT GO OUT OF MY WAY TO GO BACK BUT SOME PEOPLE COULD LIKE THE OUTDOOR BBQ FLAVOR.

MORE CHILI COOK-OFF

Chili,Prizes,Music,Drinks and so much more!! Now don't you wish you would've went.

LLV CHILI COOK-OFF

LOCATED ABOUT 5 MINUTES FROM HENDERSON LAKE LAS VEGAS IS AN OASIS IN THE DESERT WITH MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITIES SURROUNDED BY LAKES AND A GOLF COURSE PLUS MONTELAGO CASINO/MONTELAGO VILLAGE-AN OUTDOOR MALL OF SHOPS WITH AN OUTDOOR ICE RINK.

THE CHILI COOK-OFF HAD ABOUT 20-25 PARTICIPANTS AND MAYBE 250-300 ATTENDEES. THE GREEN VALLEY KIDS PLAY MUSIC FOR AWHILE, PEOPLE LINED UP FOR CHILI TASTING & HAMBURGERS,HOTDOGS AND DRINKS WERE SERVED AT THE MAIN ENTRY POINT TO THE COOK-OFF.

THERE WAS RED CHILI,CHILI VERDES AND SALSAS ,SOME WERE GOOD,SOME WERE UNUSUAL AND SOME WERE FIERY HOT. THERE WAS LAMB,CHICKEN,PORK,BEEF,WHITE BEAN,CAJUN, HAWAIIAN,BEAN RELISH,TRUFFLE OIL, AND LOTS OF OTHER DIFFERENT VARIATIONS.

SOME OF THE CHILI PARTICPANTS WERE THE RITZ-CARLTON, THE MONTELAGO,RAY BOGART'S CHILI COMPANY,THE AULD DUBLINER IRISH PUB,ZINC BISTRO, MEDICI CAFE,TESORO, SONRISA GRILL,SUNSET & VINES,CHEF BILLY JOE,LUNA ROSSA,INFERNO FOODS,CRAZY COW CHILI,MOOSE TRACK CHILI,BURRO BOB'S CHILI,LINE SHACK CHILI CO., RAH RAH CHILI CO.,MOUNTAIN EXPRESS CHILI, AND MANY MORE.

WE TRIED EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!!!A TASTING KIT WHICH INCLUDED A CUP,A SPOON, A BALLOT FOR PEOPLE'S CHOICE, A NAPKIN AND A PEEPERMINT WAS ONLY $3 AND YOU COULD TRY ALL THE CHILIS,ETC.$3 BEER $1 SODA/WATER.

I PURCHASED $5 WORTH OF RAFFLE TICKETS FROM A YOUNG LADY TRYING TO HELP OUT HER SCHOOL AND GUESS WHAT?

WE WON 2X OUT OF THE 5 TICKETS DRAWN. WE WON 2-$25 GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR STORES IN THE MONTELAGO VILLAGE. THIS PLACE ROCKS!!

THERE WAS 2 BOUNCE HOUSES FOR THE KIDS, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, A BEAUTIFUL VIEW OF THE LAKE AND THE MOUNTAINS, A VERY ENTERTAINING BUNCH OF CHILI FOLKS AND A FUN TIME HAD BY ALL.THE CHILI WASN'T HALF BAD EITHER. WE SAW A FEW OF THE SAME FOLKS FROM THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT THE TROPICANA LAST FALL.

WE VOTED FOR A GREEN PORK CHILI VERDE AS THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE WINNER. WE WON'T REVEAL WHO WE VOTED FOR BUT THEY WON!!

THE 1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF WAS A HUGE SUCCESS AND I HOPE NEXT YEAR'S IS EVEN BIGGER & BETTER.

IF YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN OUT TO LAKE LAS VEGAS YOU MUST IT HAS A GREAT SMALL TOWN FEEL WITH ELEGANT GRACE.

LAKE LAS VEGAS CHILI COOKOFF

When:Sat, January 24, 12pm – 6pm
Where: MonteLago Village (map)

The MonteLago Village Inaugural Chili Cook Off will have dozens of the best competitors from around the U.S. who will compete to produce the best Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsas.

Admission to The MonteLago Village Inaugural Chili Cook Off is FREE

The tasting of Chili Cook-Off is $3 per person and open to the public.

Feast upon BBQ chilidogs and chiliburgers. Beer, wine, coffee, sodas, and hot chocolate and more.

A People’s Choice Award also will allow the public to vote for their favorites.

While enjoying the food and beverage offerings, attendees can take part in a raffle with fantastic prizes such as vacation getaways, plus enjoy shows by the Green Valley High School Band and Orchestra from noon to 2 p.m. A DJ will take to the stage from noon to 5 p.m.

For more information 702-533-2100 or email at chanthywalsh@yahoo.com

ALSO VISIT:

Red Rock Chili Co.
9500 S Eastern#150
Henderson, NV 89077
(702) 568-4018

#164-TGI FRIDAY'S

CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS $4.50

JACK DANIELS FLAT IRON WITH MASHED POTATOES $13.99


CAJUN LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH BROCCOLI $10.99

SWEET POTATOE FRIES $2.29

1/2 RACK OF RIBS(JR RIBS) $5.99

HEALTH DEPT REVIEWS

Bagel Cafe Express, Suncoast, 9090 Alta Drive, received 20 demerits Dec. 29. Violations included no sanitizer available at three-compartment sink. GRADE: B

Bay City Diner, Golden Gate, 1 Fremont St., received 12 demerits Dec. 31. Violations included dishwasher touched clean dishes with dirty hands. GRADE: B

Blondies Bar No. 1, Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, 3663 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 37 demerits Dec. 30. Violations included chemicals not stored properly. GRADE: C

Johnny Rockets, Silverton, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, received eight demerits Dec. 29. Violations included no hot water available. GRADE: Closed for substantial health hazard.

Chicago Brewing Co. restaurant, 2201 S. Fort Apache Road, received 29 demerits Dec. 30. Violations included employees' drinks stored above food prep in several areas. GRADE: C

Jersey Mike's Subs, 2457 E. Tropicana Ave., received 18 demerits Jan. 2. Violations included sauce cups used as scoops in spices. GRADE: B

La Palapa Restaurant, 2477 E. Tropicana Ave., received 30 demerits Jan. 2. Violations included raw oysters left out at room temperature in stagnant water. GRADE: C

Shake N Burger, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian, 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, received 25 demerits Dec. 30. Violations included stacked pans dripping wet. GRADE: C

Sushi Bento, 3395 Pinks Place, received 20 demerits Dec. 30. Violations included food containers on shelves full of food debris and very dirty. GRADE: B

Wok in Express, 35 S. Gibson Road, Henderson, received 16 demerits Jan. 2. Violations included food held at improper temperature. GRADE: B

Wok's Inn, 7930 W. Tropical Parkway, received 13 demerits Dec. 30. Violations included cloth towels used to cover food. GRADE: B

The following restaurants have been reinspected:

Big Al's Oyster Bar bar, The Orleans, 4500 W. Tropicana Ave., received zero demerits Dec. 29 and was upgraded to an A.

Crazy Juice, Meadows mall, 4300 Meadows Lane, received eight demerits Dec. 19 and was upgraded to an A.

Crystal Palace snack bar, 2411 E. Bonanza Road, received six demerits Dec. 22 and was upgraded to an A.

Joe's Crab Shack, 9827 W. Flamingo Road, received three demerits Dec. 29 and was upgraded to an A.

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, 1331 W. Craig Road, received four demerits Dec. 23 and was upgraded to an A.

Oh! Nigiri, 4860 S. Eastern Ave., received five demerits Dec. 30 and was upgraded to an A.

Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, 7435 S. Eastern Ave., received nine demerits Dec. 29 and was upgraded to an A.

Philippine Garden restaurant, 4300 Spring Mountain Road, received two demerits Dec. 31 and was upgraded to an A.

Subway, Arizona Charlie's Decatur, 740 S. Decatur Blvd., received two demerits Dec. 29 and was upgraded to an A.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, 6885 Aliante Parkway, North Las Vegas, received zero demerits Oct. 15 and was upgraded to an A.

Winchell's Pub & Grill, 5445 Simmons St., North Las Vegas, received two demerits Dec. 29 and was upgraded to an A.

FUN FOOD MONDAY

January 19 - National Popcorn Day
January 20 - National Buttercrunch Day
January 21 - National Granola Bar Day
January 22 - National Blonde Brownie Day
January 23 - National Rhubarb Pie Day
January 23 - National Pie Day
January 24 - National Peanut Butter Day
January 25 - National Irish Coffee Day

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