Valentino, if you're into wine. The list is, quite literally, a book. I like the original on Pico in Santa Monica better than the one at the Venetian. Make sure to get the frico.
On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 8:55 AM, Jeff Steward <[email protected]> wrote: > I highly recommend Delmonico's Steakhouse in the Venetian. Pricey, but > *very* good. > > -Jeff Steward > > On Thu, Sep 9, 2010 at 1:13 AM, James Hill > <[email protected]>wrote: > >> Thanks Brian. Keen on the food recommendations. I had the Getty on my >> list too as I have heard it’s good. >> >> >> >> Vegas accommodation is locked in but we only have the first visit to LA >> booked accommodation wise (and actually staying at Santa Monica). Basically >> it’s LA/santa monica (2 days) – Vegas (5 days) – LA (2days) – Cruise/mexico >> (7 days) – LA (2days) – Home. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Brian Desmond [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Thursday, 9 September 2010 1:43 PM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: OT: Completely off topic >> >> >> >> *Add Hoover Dam to your Vegas list.* >> >> * * >> >> *Do you like good (like really good) food? That’s probably my favorite >> thing to do (and spend money on) in both of these places. If you want some >> food recommendations in LA let me know. I’d also look up when the Food >> Trucks are all out in Venice (it’s a couple days a month I think) as they’re >> a unique experience. * >> >> * * >> >> *In LA, I’d add The Getty, Venice, Santa Monica, possibly drive down to >> San Diego (spend a night or two there it’s really nice and totally different >> – only like 90 mins away). The USS Midway is fun in San Diego, you can >> actually take light rail to Tijuana also. Drive through like La Jolla and >> such along the coast. In general driving along the coast (PCH) is generally >> very pretty. Topanga Canyon north of LA is a fun drive. The San Diego Zoo is >> one of the top zoos out there (though I haven’t yet been). Legoland and >> Disneyland are nearby to both if you’re in to either of those things. >> Hollywood walk of fame of course. Personally I think you have too much time >> in both of these places. Are you open to customizing a bit? * >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Thanks,* >> >> *Brian Desmond* >> >> *[email protected]* >> >> * * >> >> *c - 312.731.3132* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *From:* James Hill [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 08, 2010 6:45 PM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: OT: Completely off topic >> >> >> >> Haha.. ok on list it is. >> >> >> >> I’ll be on the West Coast. Mainly after things to do in LA and Vegas. >> Have 4-6 days in LA and 5 in Vegas so not a lot of time. Will have a car >> though. After that I’m on a boat for 7 days down to Mexico and back. >> >> >> >> So far for LA:- >> >> >> >> · Tar Pits >> >> · Long Beach >> >> · Universal Studios >> >> · Eat something with cheese on it (I’ve heard it’s really hard to >> find in the U.S. J) >> >> >> >> Vegas:- >> >> >> >> · Grand Canyon (of course) >> >> · cirque du soleil >> >> · Obvious stuff like walking the strip and checking out each of >> the big casinos >> >> · Crazy as it sounds I’m more interested in the shows etc rather >> than the gambling. >> >> >> >> I’ll be sure to bring some koala toys (after I remove the made in china >> label). I’ve heard I’ll have to talk slow so that you Yanks can understand >> me. >> >> >> >> As for the “crikey!” comment I actually don’t live that far from Australia >> Zoo which was built by Steve Irwin (which is one of the few people that ever >> uses that word these days) >> >> >> >> Wouldn’t mind jumping around like a fool in front of a Microsoft Kinect if >> I can find one. >> >> >> >> James. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* Richard Stovall [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Thursday, 9 September 2010 11:05 AM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* Re: OT: Completely off topic >> >> >> >> Crikey, mate! If you want "some tips from some of the locals on this >> list", just ask. We're already here! >> >> >> >> And since you asked, here are a few: >> >> >> >> 1) North America is really, really large. (Maybe even larger than >> Australia!) The farther north you go, the heavier clothing you'll need. >> >> 2) Always buy Americans a beer first. After that they'll fall all over >> themselves to return the kindness for the rest of the night. And to hear >> your funny accent. Seriously. You'll come out way ahead on this one, and >> save a tonne of money. >> >> 3) 2) Does not work on people from Canada or Mexico. >> >> 4) Tell them your great grandfather was a hardened, unrepentant criminal >> from England. They expect to hear it anyway, even if he was a priest, or an >> Aborigine, or a Prime Minister. >> >> 5) Bring your a Koala with you as an ice breaker. Everyone has one, >> right? >> >> >> >> If I've missed anything, just ask. >> >> >> >> Cheers, G'day, and all that stuff. >> >> >> >> RS >> >> >> >> On Wed, Sep 8, 2010 at 8:03 PM, James Hill <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> I’m holidaying in North America next month and would like to get some tips >> from some of the locals on this list. >> >> >> >> I believe there is a completely off topic list somewhere. If someone >> would be kind enough to point me to it (off list of course) it would be >> appreciated. >> >> >> >> Unless of course it is like Fight Club. >> >> >> >> James. >> >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
