MACIANO'S PIZZA & PASTARIA

5651 S. Grand Canyon

#100

Las Vegas, NV 89148

(702) 586-7000

http://www.restaurant.com/

 http://www.macianos.com/

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Here we go....tonight we went back to eat and were not disappointed AGAIN. This little restaurant in a small strip mall off Grand Canyon is delightful.  It's like eating in a small mama-papa place in New York.  Decorated rustic with side booths and various size tables. They do a huge take-out pizza business but if you stay to eat you will not be disappointed. The menu is filled with your basic Italian food but it's better than any Olive Garden or overpriced Italian Restaurant on the strip. Honestly, it's like eating at home...only this home has a menu. 

The staff is VERY attentive and friendly. Their specialty is their deep dish pizza but I prefer the chicken limone and the homemade lasagna - but here's a treat....they bring you a warm basket filled with fried dough smothered in parmesan cheese and a more than generous portion (ask for a side of marinara and start double dipping away).  If you have a group (four or more) they offer one huge salad to share family style. The caesar salad taste like a real caesar salad not the fake Italian salad for the masses they serve in other establishments. 

 Check out their menu for everything they offer on their website. It's a great date night  place, its quiet and you can stay as long as you like without getting the feeling they want you out. The last few times I was there they had some  Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, some opera, and something like soft rock playing. So it's a pleasant mix to please everyone's taste in music.  Dessert.....cheesecake, the usual etc..but if you like tiramisu... order theirs it's homemade delicious...soft creamy and the portion is amazing..Oh I forgot to mention the portions...really substantial, in fact you can order one main course and split it and be very satisfied.

I highly recommend this restaurant wherever you live in Vegas it's worth the drive.

Well that's where I went today, hope you all enjoyed the review. Thanks for checking in my friends...till tomorrow.... 

"Yogurtland" on Flamingo and the 215

SO you LOVE yogurt???  This place is wonderful and LOTS of people know it. It can be especially crowded but it is worth wait to pay.  The flavors change daily while keeping the standards of vanilla, chocolate, cheesecake, etc.  They range from a Tart Boysenberry (no fat -no sugar) to Reese's Peanut Butter. You pay buy the weight so watch how many toppings you pile on. Choose from  fresh fruit, candy, nuts, syrups, fudge, sprinkles OR just enjoy the flavor of this dense and creamy yogurt by itself.  You'll be hooked at first bite.They also offer free water with a few Strawberry's in it - pretty cool.  I wasn't a big yogurt person but one night after eating at Sammy's Pizza  right next store we stopped by for some dessert. Now...I dream about it and frequent Yogurtland at least once a week.

They have some tables inside and out -  however it is small so don't expect to be sitting down during peak hours. If you live within 15 minutes you will make it home without this yogurt completely melting - which is great for yogurt.  They keep it clean and the young staff is very friendly. Great for little kids and parents know it. Very family friendly the kids get to pick what they love so... win win. I suggest if you take the kids you just let them eat there. Less mess in the car and at home.

I like to think that because it's yogurt it healthy or healthier than ice cream and that makes me feel better about eating this treat. And  I'm eathing it ALOT so no lectures on calories please!  They don't offer punch cards or coupons -they don't have too.  So this is about indulging not getting a deal this time. 

No picture today I enabled a link to Yogurtland if you care to check it out.  

Thanks for checking in friends...all my best until tomorrow.....


http://www.yogurt-land.com