Attorneys love to eat, some more than others (we're looking at you, Keriger ... or maybe it's Haines ... anyway, one of you).For this Sidebar, we want to know your favorite restaurant. This could be somewhere downtown you like to stop after court, or just somewhere you like to take clients or meet with coworkers.
Where is the best place to grab a bite and hobnob with fellow members of the bar?
I've been a big fan of Triple George, and I always see fellow attorneys there. Then of course, there's 2-for-1 burger Tuesdays at Hennessey's.
ReplyDeleteIt's Krieger....
ReplyDeleteHaven't seen too many lawyers there, but StripBurger at Fashion Show mall has incredible burgers and shakes. Case Don Juan usually has a good sampling of local attorneys (and decent Mexican food). Strip Sandwich is also a good, fast, cheap lunch stop near the Justice Center
I would have to second Casa Don Juan. I would argue with Strip Sandwich for a 'power lunch', which implies business oriented meetings. I would not dare actually eat AT Strip Sandwich but their sandwiches are great and they often deliver within 10-15mins - good & dependable go a long way for lunch downtown.
ReplyDeleteNow, City Centre Cafe is a good spot too, especially outside in nice weather.
Us law clerks usually subsist on Quiznos. We're still studying the long-term effects, but we're reasonably sure nobody's died from it. Yet.
ReplyDeleteIt's a little out of the way, but I see lots of counsel at Lotus of Siam. Great Thai food!
ReplyDeleteSince the question calls for a power lunch location, I won't go into detail about my favorite usual lunch spots -- El Sombrero, Paymon's, City Centre Cafe (which is 1,000-times better than the chain-hell that is Quizno's), Lotus.
ReplyDeleteIf I want to make an impression on a client, Triple George is the only spot downtown. If power lunch means rubbing elbows with people of note, then M&S in the Hughes Center is always a sure bet, as is Carson Street Cafe in the GN.
I tend to prefer the Verandah at the Four Seasons, especially when I have out of town clients. As one of the few five diamond properties in Las Vegas I know that I don't have to be concerned about the small details being missed. They will provide a truly white tablecloth experience not only for lunch, which is difficult enough as it is, but also for breakfast and finding white tablecloth service for breakfast is almost impossible in Las Vegas. I also know that the entire property, not just the restaurant, will be quiet and dignified, due to two factors; there's no casino and it's expensive as hell. They also have excellent business services available on the spot if needed. And I can get a decent pot of tea.
ReplyDeleteTriple George; Courthouse Grille across the street from the RJC; Paymon's; Rosemary's; and the Country Club across the street from Family Court, the name I can't remember even though I've been there a million times
ReplyDeleteFor the Howard Hughes firms, there are always attorneys at Gordon Biersch and Mccormick & Schmick's. The Stirling Club at Turnberry is always nice.
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ReplyDeleteRe Quiznos, look up the sodium content of any of their menu items. It's all scary high. I like the Carson Street Cafe.
ReplyDeleteI'll eat wherever David Krieger is eating. Wherever it is it must be damned good!
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I hate the expression "thou doth protest too much" -- I mean with a passion, with a vengeance, as if it were Billy Batts and I a humble shine boy. But it applies here.
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ReplyDeleteAgree with Anon 7:35 wholeheartedly.
ReplyDeleteAs for the topic of discussion: Casa de Don Juan is a great one downtown - always plenty of lawyers/court personell there, and the food is pretty decent. Strangely, there aren't too many really good Mexican places in town.
Another good lunch spot for those of us at HH Pkwy is Gordon Beirsch. Just ask them to hold the garlic on the fries if you are with an important client or co-worker.
Although I am not certain it would be a great spot for a "power lunch", Chicago Brewing Company @ The Four Queens has ridiculous pizza- but be sure to call ahead and order if you are in a time crunch as they take twenty minutes to bake. Well worth it though
ReplyDeletecourthouse cafe for state attorneys, strip shop for federal, triple george for all NV attorneys, and the golf country club for family law / juvenile attorneys
ReplyDeleteTriple George has a great atmosphere but I've never had a good meal there - all of it is bland and without seasoning. Is there a Rosemary's downtown??
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