Las Vegas 2016 Work & Food

Here are the recommendation from my latest food trip. I had to go to The World Furniture Market in Las Vegas. I don't think I have ever been so tired after a trip. BTW. But one of the perks of trips like that is the good food I get to experience. I eat at a few heavy hitter. Sunday evening we ate at Mesa Grill by Bobby Flay, Monday evening was Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans Fish Market, Tuesday afternoon was Beer & Burgers by Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich and last but not least was Gordon Ramsey Steak by Gordon Ramsey. Below are pictures of each place in order of when we ate there. Check out my instagram fees for more details.

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Twisted Olive

Today I had the pleasure of having a business meeting at The Twisted Olive in Canton, OH. The decor and layout is stunning and the food is also an explosion of flavors. 

While the service was a bit slower then normal considering the amount of customer at the time. It was acceptible. The server apologized continually about the slow service.

The food was great or should I say awesome. Below are a few pictures. The only complaint I have on the food is that the dinner rolls should have been served with the appetizers and salads instead of with entrées.

This won't be the last time I am at The Twisted Olive. I'll be back.

Mama Santas Pizza

Little Italy in Cleveland offered so much but there is a place on the main street that offers authentic Italian food and they are really great at it. Mama Santas is the real deal. My wife and I along with good friends Matt & Rosetta Weaver (by the way they where in southern Italy in July) had the pleasure of enjoying a meal here. The pastas, sauces and mozzarella sticks where undoubtedly all homemade and awesome. I highly recommend this place to anyone who's taste buds are craving Italian food.

Nick n Jims BBQ

Awesome BBQ. This place is great. Cole slaw is sweet and tangy and creamy all in one bite. The brisket is tender and smoked to perfection. The BBQ chicken is the best BBQ chicken I have ever had. It's juicing and awesome, wow. The bread is great and cheesy. I would recommend this place anytime and I will be back whenever I am within driving distance of a Nick n Jims.

Ohio Swiss Festival

Must eat items at the Ohio Swiss Festival.

The Ohio Swiss Festival has many food options to offer but there are some must have items that one just needs to try when attending.

1) Swiss cheese on a stick. It's gooey Swiss cheese deep fried like a corn dog. It's an elevated reinvented awesome version of a mozzarella stick.

2) Apple fritter from the First Mennonite Church in front of the drug store. Real fresh slices of apple hand dipped in light batter and fried to perfection. Showered with powdered sugar, they are best when they almost burn your mouth when you eat them.

3) Stromboli from the Italian Eatery on the back side of the pavillion. They are hot fresh and topped with a decadent garlic butter and an awesome sauce on the side. This is perfect for walking and dipping. 

4) Last but not least the Amish Country Donuts. Huge Donuts the size of one's face. Fresh made on site and glazed right in front of you. 

There are so many other foods to eat but these are go to favorites. The best of the best from someone that grew up in Sugarcreek and has been eating festival food for many years. (Sorry that I don't have pictures of all these items but I did enjoy most of these night already)

Tres Leches Cake

So here's the recipe for the tres Leches cake I posted. This recipe requires an overnight period.

Take a vanilla cake mix and make as instructed however substitute water with milk and add 2 extra eggs. 

Once baked set aside and cool. 

Once the cake is cooled poke the top full of holes. Mix together 1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk, 1 12oz can evaporated milk, and 1 cup half and half pour the mixture over the cake and let it sit over night refrigerated. 

Just before you are ready to serve, top it with whip-n-ice frosting or other frosting with a whipped topping consistency. Making sure it's not too sweet. Serve cake with fresh fruit such as strawberries or bluberries.

Easy Pesto Chicken

Place 4 raw boneless skinless chicken breasts in a pan top a pinch of salt, basil pesto and fresh tomato, then cover with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 400 for approx 30-40 min or until chicken is done and cheese is crunchy on top. 

Mean while make your spaghetti. Do not over cook the noodles and be sure to salt your pasta water. Once pasta is cooked drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking process. Set aside.

Melt one stick of butter in your empty pasta pan and add one small baby zucchini diced  (large dice) lightly brown butter and cook zucchini then once zucchini starts to get tender add 1 tablespoon pesto. Add your cooked pasta Turn off and cover, you may need to slightly warm this up once the chicken is removed from the over. 

Let the chicken dish rest for about 5-7 minutes then serve with your pasta.