Foodie Tour

Friday night a few of us went on a “foodie” tour in downtown Las Vegas. The Downtown area has changed a lot since I last spent any time there more than ten years ago. The tour was great fun and we learned some interesting history, but the focus, of course, was the food.

First up was Carson Kitchen. Here’s their blurb: “Opening in 2014, Carson Kitchen was the creation of Las Vegas’ hometown favorite chef Kerry Simon and chef/restaurateur Cory Harwell. The plan, to develop the first urban casual eatery inside the repurposed mid-century John E. Carson Hotel—a skeleton of Downtown Las Vegas’ yesteryears and now home to an eclectic mix of tenants including a sushi bar, tattoo parlor, pilates studio, creative agencies, donut & coffee bar and Carson Kitchen’s playful interpretations of American comfort food.”

Here’s our menu and the dishes:

I loved the deviled eggs, but most surprising to me was that I took a 2nd helping of the beets; I didn’t even think I liked beets!

After a little walking around, it was on to Therapy: I would have happily made a meal of just the Devils on Horseback and, especially, the In the Gnudi.

Next up, Inspire, “a multi-venue complex situated in the center of downtown Las Vegas at Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street. With the emphasis on nightlife, dynamic programming, entertainment, and unique guest experiences, Inspire has much to offer including; convention/conference space, multiple cocktail bars, outdoor patio areas, a 150-seat theater, and roof-top bar.”

At 6 in the evening, not much was happening, which was a good thing as we got to poke around in nooks and crannies and had the rooftop bar all to ourselves. I can’t speak to their drink offerings, as I was the designated driver for the night, but they looked interesting.