Nico at the Gatsby Mansion – Islip, New York
Nico at The Gatsby Mansion
712 Main Street Islip, NY 11751
631-581-1900
Nico Restaurant at The Gatsby Mansion
For Valentine’s Day, Finechinaguy brought me on a surprised visit to The Gatsby Mansion for dinner. Prior to this, all I know was that I needed to wear a dress, I was going to Long Island, and that it would be at an Italian restaurant. I have never been to Long Island for dinner before so I was excited!
When we arrived there was free valet parking. The parking lot looked full, but luckily we did not have to deal it. We walked over to the front door of the restaurant and saw people coming out. As we stepped inside, there was a long queue of people waiting to be seated! We approach the receptionist who was frantic because of the number of customers who complained about the long wait, and told her that we arrived for our 8:15 reservation. She tells us that there will be an half-hour wait because they were completely overbooked. There was not anything we can do at that moment so we waited.
Guests who were waiting had the choice of going to the bar/lounge that was right next to the main waiting room, which was very small. There was loud club music playing in there and some of the older guests asked the receptionist if the restaurant would have the same atmosphere. She assured him that it did not, which made me feel great. It would definitely not be romantic at all if you hear loud techno club music pounding into your head as you’re eating with your significant other.
After waiting for 40 minutes, we finally got a seat! There were people who waited for over an hour and a half before us that were still unseated. Finechinaguy and I definitely could not complain and were excited to go in through the big wooden doors that led into the main restaurant.
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Las Vegas Wynn Buffet
The Wynn was a very impressive hotel. Gorgeous from the outside and even better from the inside. Of course we had to try the buffet there! It just so happened we were at the shopping center across from the Hotel so we hopped in at the Wynn for lunch.
Las Vegas Wynn Buffet
Las Vegas Wynn Buffet
The buffet is a fairly short walk inside the casino. Don’t let the glittery lights and sounds of slot machines distract your stomach.
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Las Vegas Venetian – Enoteca San Marco
Las Vegas Venetian Canals
What you really want to see is where we ate.
Enoteca San Marco
Mario Batali and his partner, winemaker Joseph Bastianich’s restaurant. Sitting right in the middle of the Venetian Grand Canal and Shops, it has a great view. The restaurant features homely Italian, great varieties of Cheese and Wine.
Las Vegas Venetian Enoteca San Marco
Las Vegas MGM Grand Buffet
The flight to Vegas and hauling luggage to check in at the MGM Grand made us famished. We couldn’t wait to eat at the buffets we always read and hear about. Naturally, staying at the MGM Grand, we just had to try the Buffet there!
MGM Grand Buffet Food Counters
With 4 long rows of food, there was a great selection. Mexican, Seafood including Sushi Rolls, Italian and of course American dishes. Too many dishes to list, really. The only regret was not taking more pictures of food directly. We didn’t want to be rude and flash away at every moment while drooling at the food.
MGM Grand Buffet Brisket being carved
A number of stations with meats being grilled, carved and served on the spot. There was steak, brisket, soups, turkey (it was near thanksgiving) and a good amount of other meats to choose from. More after the jump!
