Vegas: Mirage Buffet

You can't go to Vegas without eating in at least one buffet while you're here. Vegas is a city for going over the top, it's pretty much the city's whole schtick, you know? "What happens here, stays here"  is the most famous go-to catchphrase for advertising Las Vegas, though that was temporarily traded out for #VegasStrong in the wake of the incident last year. Our trademark slogan is back in business, though, and Vegas has made no efforts to step away from its reputation for grandiosity, gluttony, and hedonistic delights. What better way to symbolize this lust for life than to shovel as much energy-giving sustenance as you can manage while guzzling free booze from the buffet bar? It's pure Americana in Vegas glitzy excess, with everything from tacos to sushi, sweets and salads, all topped off with a nearly endless selection of beverages to wash it all down with. The beer is seasonal, and it was a citrusy Hefeweizen when we went, though you can also opt for the house wine in red, white or rose. Because it's Vegas, baby. 

I always load up on seafood and carbs. Cold shrimp are one of my favorites, especially when they're of decent quality, though they'll never really compare to those live shrimp I ate in Noryangjin. It's different, but it's not bad. But really, with a buffet you literally have a smorgasboard of options laid out for you to choose from, so you can sample as many or as few items as you wish! Obviously, or maybe not, going for the seafood is going to be one of your better options for getting the best bang for your buck, but when there's free-flowing booze I guess it's not as important to try to game the system. Eat what you want. Be merry. Get tanked. Enjoy! Life is short, after all, and it's up to you to live it how you wish. I'm pretty pleased with the path my choices have led me down this far, and while the buffet at the Mirage is no Bacchanal, it's pretty solid for a casino buffet and literally costs half as much, so you wouldn't be doing too bad to stop in here. 

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