California Pizza - Bacon Pizza

California Dreaming - On Such A Winters Day

While the Mirage Hotel And Casino in Las Vegas has fabulous restaurants for fine dining, it also has the California Pizza restaurant. Don't get me wrong, California Pizza is a fine establishment, with a great menu including some top shelf pizza's, but instead of having the ambiance of Stack Restaurant, it has the feel of a quaint little pizza shop where you can order your favorite pizza and toppings.

We waited in line for roughly 10 minutes, which really isn't bad at all, and were seated and greeted by a friendly waitress. Water and plates were brought to the table in minutes. The waitress took our order and said she would be right back with our drinks.

I ordered the personal 10 inch size pizza with bacon as a topping. Twenty minutes later, it was brought to the table.

The pizza was cooked very well, all the slices were completely cut, (I so hate when pizza shops cannot cut the pizza correctly, missing parts of the crust or not cutting all the way through causing a mess) and the bacon topping was adequate, not generous, but adequate. BTW, the bacon topping was cooked well, not fatty like other pizza shops do.

The pizza tasted good, was of course hot, just came from the oven, and the price was adequate, $15 dollars not including tip.

The Grassy Knoll Diner awards 3 shots out of 5 and recommends California Pizza at the Mirage Hotel for lunch and or dinner.

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Aintgotno said

1. June 9, 2008 at 8:54 pm e
   i want one NOW
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Ben said

1. June 10, 2008 at 1:03 am e
   I want to open a pizza place that does NOT skimp on toppings for a change. I want thin crust and thick toppings and that is so hard to find.
   15$ for a personal pizza seems a little steep, is that standard or Vegas pricing?
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LOTGK said

1. June 10, 2008 at 8:23 am e
   Ben, at the Mirage, it’s pretty standard. A little pricey, as are all the hotel restaurants there.
   There was a time in Las Vegas, (And I’m showing my age now) that food was cheap there. I remember steak and eggs for $1.99 at the San Remo hotel (Now Hooters Casino and Restaurant) and the steak was good, not some cheap grade C left overs.
   Alas, I also remember the Tropicana Hotel as being nice.
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Gumby said

1. June 10, 2008 at 1:25 pm e
   Looks sparse. Not nearly enough for the price. But when in Rome.
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NegativePlus1 said

1. June 11, 2008 at 12:18 pm e
   That pizza looks small. 15 bucks is too much for that size pizza. You got ripped off man.
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Valdunagan said

1. June 11, 2008 at 11:33 pm e
   What Pat didn’t tell you is that with the cost of the pizza, three showgirls from the Love Theater were there to entertain him and his party until dinner was finished.
   Not including tips. LMFAO
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DataKing said

1. June 14, 2008 at 12:00 am e
   Tips, or tits? Certainly predicates the size of the gratuity.
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LOTGK said

1. June 14, 2008 at 11:25 pm e
   Ixnay on the showgirlsnay.
   Very good points DKing.
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Max Jackl said

1. June 16, 2008 at 2:36 pm e
   Vegas has to pay for the silicone some how.
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Most Popular Trick Or Treat House to Visit

Way back when about forty years or so when I was a young lad, the neighborhood kids knew all the best houses to go to for trick or treating. Some houses would give out crappy candy or worse, red apples. We would pass these houses by to save time and not slow us down collecting free candy. Some houses however, well, they passed premium candy bars. Sometimes they would give you two pieces of candy.

Flash forward 40 plus years to present time. The kids still know where to go to get the best loot. For this Halloween, Candy and Trixie's house will certainly be the most visited house for tricks and treats.

Happy Halloween

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Moore's Tavern - Cheeseburger Take Out

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Best Melons Contestant #4 - The Barbie Syndrome

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Best Melons Contestant #4 sculptured her ample melons using the Barbie Doll template. Mattel introduced Barbie in 1959 with eye busting body measurements of 39-18-33 and estimated to be 6 feet tall. I don't know how tall contestant #4 is, but her measurements are certainly in line. Is her boyfriend named Ken?

Happy Halloween

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Cheeseburger In Paradise - Orlando

Not Wasting Away

During Spring Break, Patrick, the Lead Scientist ventured to a warmer climate to soak up the suns rays and investigate several conspiracy theories the Grassy Knoll Institute is working on.

Patrick found himself at Universal Theme Park (Of course he was hard at work chasing down a hot lead concerning Amanda Bynes and thong underwear, or lack thereof)

I Like Mine With...

After a very thorough investigation, Patrick stopped for dinner at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville located inside the theme park. Although the restaurant was busy, it was not crowded and was seated right away. The waiter came over promptly and took their orders.

Of course, Patrick ordered the famous Cheeseburger In Paradise, well done, with fries on the side. A very short wait and the sensuous treat on a big old bun was brought to the table.

The burger was cooked perfect, just exactly as asked. the cheese melted but not sloppy. The tomato and lettuce were crisp and fresh, and the bun warm and toasty. Fries were an after thought, but could stand alone as they were well cooked and plentiful.

The Grassy Knoll Diner awards the cheeseburger in paradise 4.5 shots out of 5 for Margaritaville in Orlando, Florida for dinner.

I'll leave you with the lyrics to Jimmy Buffett's famous tune, cheeseburger In Paradise.

Tried to amend my carnivorous habits,
Made it nearly seventy days.
Losing weight without speed, eating sunflower seeds,
Drinking lots of carrot juice and soaking up rays.

But at night I'd have these wonderful dreams,
Some kind of sensuous treat.
Not zucchini, fettucini or bulgur wheat,
But a big warm bun and a huge hunk of meat.

Cheeseburger is paradise.
Heaven on earth with an onion slice.
Not too particular, not too precise.
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

I like mine with lettuce and tomato,
Heinz Fifty-seven and French fried potatoes.
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer.
Well, good God Almighty, which way do I steer,
For my cheeseburger in paradise.

Heard about the old time sailor men,
They eat the same thing again and again.
Warm beer and bread they say could raise the dead,
Well, it reminds me of the menu at a Holiday Inn.

But times have changed for sailors these days,
When I'm in port I get what I need.
Not just Havanas or banana or daiquiris,
But that American creation on which I feed.

Cheeseburger is paradise,
Medium rare with mustard be nice.
Not too particular, not too precise,
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

I like mine with lettuce and tomato,
Heinz 57 and French fried potatoes.
Big kosher pickle and a cold draft beer,
Well, good god Almighty which way do I steer.

For a cheeseburger in paradise,
Making the best of every virtue and vice.
Worth every damn bit of sacrifice,
To get a cheeseburger in paradise.
To be a cheeseburger in paradise.
I'm just a cheeseburger in paradise.

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   Max Jackl said

   June 24, 2008 at 6:29 pm e
   Looks tasty, a little lacking on lettuce, but good looking.
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   Gumby said

   June 25, 2008 at 9:20 am e
   Buffett gone commercial. When will the insanity end?
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   Jack Sparrow said

   June 25, 2008 at 9:41 am e
   It’s my favorite place when I’m in port.
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   Aintgotno said

   June 25, 2008 at 2:01 pm e
   every time i visit this blog i have to go get a snack
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   Contessa Confessa said

   June 25, 2008 at 11:10 pm e
   The pic of the margarita is what I want to see… 
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   Anderson said

   June 25, 2008 at 11:41 pm e
   I like fried onion rings as a topping, crunchy onion rings. Thats a cheesebueger in paradise.
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   808stevan said

   June 28, 2008 at 1:21 pm e
   True fact: Jimmy didn’t go commercial at first. A couple of saavy ladies and a dude opened a burger joint on Maui called “Cheeseburger in Paradise”. It opened right on Front Street in Old Lahaina town. It is a very successful and reputable business (amidst many a food poisoning claim). The menu features big burgers, but none that look as good as the picture in this blog from Margaritaville. Anyhoo, they also featured a continuous soundtrack booming the CB-Paradise song about every tenth song or so. This place is so busy, I know a Wairess there who sells about $400,000 worth every year. She makes about as much $$$ as the Mayor of the island. Infact, everyone hits a similar mark in the 20 or so wait help that run the place. A big success, but they had to settle a suit filed against them by the Buff master himself to cease and desist use of his trademark sing. An out of court settlement, rumoured to be in the millions came forth and this led to Jimmy’s folks to wonder,”Why don’t we open our own burger joints?”Which they did, however, they unfortunately could not use the name Cheeseburger in Paradise because they had already licensed the name in that aforementioned settlement.
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Best Halloween Costume #4 - Tits In A Box

With the hugely (That's what she said) successful Justin Timberlake / Adam Sandberg Dick-In-A-Box SNL skit, it was only a matter of time before the female version made it's way into a Halloween costume. 

Step Number One: Cut two holes in the box...

Happy Halloween

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Hotel Conneaut Ghost Elizabeth Levitates

The ghost of bride Elizabeth has been purportedly haunting Hotel Conneaut ever since World War II. Urban legend tells us Elizabeth died in a fire sparked by a lightning storm the night of her wedding. She perished in the fire while frantically searching for her husband, (A war hero on leave to marry his fiance) who mistakenly thought Elizabeth escaped the flames. For the past 60 plus years, Elizabeth has been roaming the hallways looking in every room in hopes of finding her lover.

In 2008, the Grassy Knoll Institute conducted an in depth investigation at the Hotel and collected plenty of empirical data snapping hundreds of photographs, taking hundreds of readings, and an in depth search and mapping of Elizabeth’s honeymoon room.

In early September this year, the Grassy Knoll Institute Paranormal team returned to Hotel Conneaut. This time, the results were more startling than previous encounters. In one very lucky encounter, we spied bride Elizabeth walking down the third floor hallway away from us. Sensing our presence, she turned to make eye contact with us, then quickly levitated and disappeared through the ceiling.

We believe Hotel Conneaut will have a very good 2011 season after this investigation goes public.

Happy Halloween

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Stack Restaurant - Filet Mignon

How Did They Arrive At This Name

At least I know where this restaurant got it's name from. The waitresses and hostesses were all gorgeous women and of course, all were stacked in the breast department. Pamela Anderson size stacked. Hence the name. Stack!

Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese

We had reservations and we were seated right on time. Menu's were brought out and drinks were ordered. (Lemon water for me)
I started out with tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich. I love tomato soup and it did not disappoint. The soup was hot and thick and very tasty. So was the grilled cheese sandwich. Crunchy but not burnt.

A perfect Filet Mignon

The main course was of course filet Mignon and a twice baked potato. The filet was cooked perfectly, medium well done. The portion was generous, the taste, very good. Not a sliver of fat. All grade A choice filet.

The twice baked potato was a huge portion. In fact, it was two large potatoes. I only ate one but it was very good.

The cost was pricey, coming in at around $60 plus tip. (Apparently the price of breast implants has risen)

The total experience was pleasant, service and food excellent allowing the Grassy Knoll Diner to award 4 out of 5 shots to Stack and recommends Stack for dinner while in Las Vegas.

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   Gumby said

   May 19, 2008 at 9:45 am e
   So where are the pictures of the stacked blonde waitresses?
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   Aintgotno said

   May 19, 2008 at 4:16 pm e
   only in america … 
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   LOTGK said

   May 19, 2008 at 5:55 pm e
   God bless America.
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   Chica said

   May 19, 2008 at 11:35 pm e
   Haha I could spend 60 bucks feeding my family for two weeks. The waitresses must have been worth it.
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   LOTGK said

   May 19, 2008 at 11:53 pm e
   Gumby, I have a few snaps of the waitresses. Seriously, they looked like Pam Anderson clones.
   Blue, Las Vegas should be a country all it’s own.
   Chica, they were.
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   Fish-On-A-Wall said

   May 20, 2008 at 10:57 pm e
   Should be called Stacked.
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   Ben said

   May 21, 2008 at 11:08 pm e
   First Hooters now Stack, I am waiting for a restaurant called “Hung”…I wonder if they’d serve vietnamese cuisine.
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   Dexterp said

   May 24, 2008 at 8:02 pm e
   sound like fun
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