Hamptons White Party at Andiron Steak & Sea

I love a good theme party.

Last summer, one of the events that I really wanted to attend was the Hamptons White Party at Andiron Steak and Sea inside Downtown Summerlin. Unfortunately, my schedule didn't allow for it so I was SUPER excited this year when I got an invitation to attend and bring a few of my blogger friends with me!

I brought Graciella (Dizzy Spangle), Mallory (Life by MJ), and Brie (Laqing in Creativity) with me and we had such a fun time! The weather was actually kind of perfect which is super rare in the summer here in Vegas.

We had fun with this adorable Peroni bike and the step and repeat!

Belvedere cocktails and sunnies!

They had all kinds of fun passed bites as well as a poke bar, a tater tot bar, a carving table, and the most amazing dessert table!

I love how Andiron always looks like you're at a fabulous coastal retreat and not in the middle of the dessert in the heat of summer.

Seriously, how adorable is this dessert table???

We got cotton candy!!!

With our Belvedere sunnies after dark.

I got the cutest (and super comfortable and breathable) dress at Nordstrom Rack along with the jewelry I wore. I had a Nordstrom Note so it was all such a steal!!!

Thanks so much for hosting us, Andiron!!!!

Vegas Lifestyle Influencers- DoNut Stress with Carl's Donuts

Who else loves a good donut?

I'm not gonna lie- donuts are everywhere now. It seems like every corner has some fancy shop that has some unique and strange donuts. Honestly, some of them are pretty good. Being a donut fiend, I'm willing to give any of them a try.

We had a fun event at Carl's Donuts last month and this one was one for the books! Carl's Donuts has been around for DECADES so they really know what they're doing. The owner is Carl's granddaughter, Amber; so you KNOW that the family recipes have been continued in the most authentic way!

We had a chance to enjoy a fun tasting one Sunday afternoon AND decorate our own custom donuts. They have all of the classic flavors and a ton of fun ones- and they don't just carry donuts! They have an amazing selection of house-made pastries and treats that are all delicious and fresh!

No joke- these glazed goodies lasted for DAYS. While most donuts would be stale and soggy three days later, these delicious pieces still tasted and felt fresh. How do they do that????

We had a fun table full of every kind of sprinkle.

Who knew there were so many kinds of sprinkles?

Their iced coffee is delicious!!!

Donut selfie wall!!!

My masterpieces.

Fun times with the ladies!!!

A huge thank you to Carl's Donuts for hosting us!!! We had a blast!
As usual, all opinions are my own!!!

Vegas Lifestyle Influencers- The Whole Beast Feast at Searsucker

Hey guys!

I know it’s been a while but trust me, I have a lot of great excuses! We had a pretty huge family disaster which is still ongoing so things have been rough to say the least. Also- I moved! Downsizing a home of fifteen years kind of sucks because I’m not great at throwing things out but we did it!

Anyhow- the girls and I celebrated the start of summer in the best way- with the Whole Beast Feast at Searsucker inside Caesars Palace. We'd had a really amazing pre-Thanksgiving feast there last year so we knew the food would be delicious.

The restaurant is super cute- it's got this modern rustic vibe like being in a really cool farmhouse. They had set up a huge table for us all in a new spot so we got a little bit of privacy which was awesome- we hate being in the middle of a restaurant because with our lights and our cocktails, we get a little loud and distracting!

We started with some amazing appetizers like the lollipop chicken, calamari, shishito peppers and pig ears. The big hit was the BISCUITS. Searsucker has some of the best biscuits ever. 

They brought out some fries, octopus, and their bone marrow which is another crowd pleaser (at least with our adventurous group, it is). 

We tried their new melon and shrimp salad which was summery and refreshing!

The Whole Beast Feast is such a fun meal to share with a group. You have to order at least 48 hours in advance because it really is the WHOLE BEAST. They brought out the pig (don't look if you're squeamish) and then chopped it in the back. The meal comes with four types of delicious sides as well as a variety of cornbread muffins. They're all amazing!!!!

We had a few people in the group with dietary restrictions and Searsucker made sure there was plenty for them to eat. With a gluten free vegan as well as a pescatarian, they brought out a huge cauliflower steak, scallops, and halibut. Everything was delicious and everyone had something plentiful that they could eat. Searsucker really took care of the whole group!

We ended the meal with an assortment of ice cream bars, sorbets, and other goodies.

Thank you again, Searsucker, for an amazing and fun summer night out!!!

Vegas Lifestyle Influencers- Menu Tasting at Sugarcane

There are so many amazing restaurants in Las Vegas that it literally would take years to burn through all of them. In the process of trying, we've found some really great favorites that we love.

One of our faves would definitely have to be Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill at Venetian/Palazzo Las Vegas. We discovered Sugarcane when we enjoyed their Side Door Happy Hour a few months ago (read all about that here). The food was delicious and the ambiance was awesome! 

We got the chance to enjoy a fun menu tasting last month and it was even better than our first visit!

We started with the Blue Fin Tuna Tartare and the Beet Mojitos.

This was quickly followed with the Goat Cheese Croquettes, Bacon Wrapped Dates.

The Japanese Fried Chicken and Crispy Beef Empanadas. A little story- we tried the empanadas on our last visit and they were only a limited offering but we were obsessed. When we saw them on the menu, we were THRILLED.

Next were the Beef Short Ribs and the Sweet Corn along with the Spice of Love cocktails.

Finally, we ended the meal with the Torrejas- a delicious French Toast with apples and cinnamon. 

Everything was delicious (even more than the first time) and we can't wait to go back!

A huge thank you to Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill for hosting us!!!

As always, all opinions are my own. 

Tastemaker's Dinner at Masso Osteria with Scott Conant

I’m a huge Scott Conant fan so getting to attend his Tastemakers event last month at the brand new Masso Osteria at Red Rock was a huge deal for me! I loved DOCG when it was open at Cosmopolitan and I literally cried the day Eater Vegas reported that it closed. His Salted Caramel Budino is hands down my favorite dessert so I was thrilled to see it make a comeback at the new restaurant!

When Stephanie and I arrived at Masso, we honestly fan girled just a little... okay, maybe a lot. Scott Conant was honestly so sweet and chatted with us and let us take photos. Throughout the meal, he kept checking on us and was the most amazing host ever (and he’s beautiful).

The event menu was INSANE- when they say tasting menu, they aren’t kidding! We literally felt like we had tried the entire menu by the time we left! We couldn’t eat the food fast enough- every single time we broke into a dish, something new and even more amazing appeared!

We started with the Recco Style Garlic Bread, House Made Focaccia, and House-Made Stromboli.

Our next course was the Kale Salad, Antipasto Salad, Tuna Crudo, Classic Meatballs, Wood Roasted Clams Casino, and Wood Roasted Prawns.

For pastas, we tried the Pasta Al Pomodoro (I was super excited for this one because I’d tried it at an event a couple years ago and it was divine), Tagliatelle, Squid Ink Rigatoni, and Paccheri.

For main courses, we had the Tagliata Di Manzo, Cedar Roasted Whole Sea Bass, Wood Roasted Chicken, and Veal Chop Parmigiana. They also brought out a bunch of sides like the Beet Salad, Brussels Sprouts, Marble Potatoes, and Escarole della Nonna.

Finally, we were insanely full by the time dessert rolled around; however, you don’t skip dessert at a Scott Conant restaurant! My beloved Salted Caramel Budino was on the menu along with a Tiramisu Affogato and Basil Chocolate Mousse. I’m definitely coming back to sample the rest of the dessert menu ASAP!

We had so much fun celebrating the arrival of Masso Osteria! A huge thank you to Masso, Red Rock, and Chef Scott Conant for the amazing evening!!!