I was confused by the note attached to my husband's recent mailer which stated he was now All Star and gets 50% off buffet, access to bistro VIP line, free movie passes, and free car washes -- which I thought meant u get this every month now. I went to booth and they didn't know anything about movies or car washes, said it was just more monthly coupons at the kiosk, but these were not there for Oct., and because the note seemed to lump them in with the regular daily buffet extras, seemed more like these are something new.
All odd! Does anyone else know the story with these?
I notice Tues and Thurs are now giveaway days for Costco and Albertsons cards in Oct. with various play levels. This is a much better deal than the Monday, Wednesday, Fri gift days, which have a bunch of the same gifts given away in previous months -- why do I want more coffee makers and Tiffany lamps? All too often these gift days have a lot of crap, and even if u do want the gifts, if you play multiple days, why do you want them over and over? At least grocery gift cards are useful. More people should complain (in writing) to the General Manager of the Palms. The marketing director seems to think these gifts are great, but a lot of players agree with me.
Meanwhile I see Heraea (or however u spell it....) restaurant has closed in Palms. It was a weird combo of a sports bar, restaurant, and nightclub, and all too noisy and weird for me. Seemed aimed at young people, but Palms already had bars and nightclubs for them, so taking away the Mexican restaurant that was always busy with a more wide range of age groups seemed dumb to me to start with. Meanwhile my husband and I are still missing Little Buddah which had great fish and sushi and was our favorite restaurant in Vegas. Nothing has replaced it and that restaurant looks like no remodeling ever started.
Nove Italiano has had some improvements so that now u can see the great view. I've enjoyed their special prix fixed ($55) dinner with four or so courses and several choices several times (also unlimited house red or white wine included).
We ate at French restaurant Alize the other night -- terrific view and food, but figure about $100 or more per person. Great splurge for special occasions. Excellent wine menu also. They have a 7 course prix fixed meal for $135 a person (wine pairing extra I'd you want it) that looks fabulous. (we ate ala carte on this trip). I think it is one of the best restaurants in town. Go early and watch as day turns into night for best enjoyment of view.
Buffet continues to be variable. Needs better chefs (recipes). At least there is a large variety so u can always find something, and lunch and dinner include unlimited beer or wine. With players discounts or Thursday 2 for 1 for seniors, makes for a decent meal. But I wouldn't want to pay full price.
