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I could never get into it. I grew up in Torrance and used to go through Carson all the time and had plenty of Filipino there but its a bit sweet and fatty for me. Even being in Manila, I really didnt care for it. My wife likes to go to Jollibee and I think its awful!
I'd say its a draw, but a slight edge towards Boston, due to the better authenticity of the experiences. Don't forget that Asian food has really made some improvement, and not just Chinese. It also wins on street food as well, with its better walkability more inductive for a quick bite while exploring the city or getting around. But for that classic smorgasbord buffet? You can't beat Vegas.
I voted for Las Vegas because many famous chefs and restauranteurs have a Vegas outpost-the result is genuinely good food. But that's more for special occasions and weekend getaways.
For everyday life, going out, trying new places, authentic ethnic cuisine etc. An actual dining scene I'd go with Boston.
I agree with this. The super high-end dining just isn’t really comparable, because Vegas just has so much more of it.
But if you aren’t at a fancy restaurant on the strip, reality sets in and I think Boston easily outperforms.
Still, something to be said for the top-notch Vegas restaurants. Seriously, some of the best food I’ve ever had anywhere was in Vegas.
I voted for Las Vegas because many famous chefs and restauranteurs have a Vegas outpost-the result is genuinely good food. But that's more for special occasions and weekend getaways.
That’s like saying you’ve been to Mexico because you visited the Epcot Mexico pavilion. Those “outposts” are nothing like the real restaurants. I’ve have Wolfgang Puck pizza at an airport. That’s not Spago in LA.
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I don’t consider a franchised Wolfgang Puck Cafe Express an outpost—more of an in name only commercialized “chain” —but I do consider fewer and higher quality restaurants from Jean-Georges, Jose Andres, Michael Mina, Thomas Keller, etc as having good outposts that maintain their high standards, which Vegas has (in the case of Keller, will have in 2020)..
Vegas is like Miami in that it imports many of its higher end, but good, restaurants (celebrity or otherwise) from elsewhere—NYC, Chicago, SF, LA, etc (think of it as a baseball team that builds its roster through free agency rather than home grown talent). I just care about the bottom line (is the food good), not where it originated from.
I have had great meals at “outposts” —Keller’s TAK at Hudson Yards, JG Grill in Deer Valley, and Scarpetta and The Bazaar by Jose Andres in SoBe....the outpost of Bavette’s (Chicago) in Vegas is good. Personally, I would rather have these (good outposts, not chains) than not have them—they elevate the dining scene of a particular city. I also support the local spots in Vegas—Piero’s is a must stop on most visits.
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That’s like saying you’ve been to Mexico because you visited the Epcot Mexico pavilion. Those “outposts” are nothing like the real restaurants. I’ve have Wolfgang Puck pizza at an airport. That’s not Spago in LA.
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