I'm looking for comments on Bacchanal. Has anyone dined there and can recommend it? A few months ago a C.P. employee told me she did not like the food at this Caesars restaurant at all. That little bit if news took me by surprise, as I thought this one is usually quite good. Your thoughts?

[This message has been edited by Veronica (edited January 21, 2000).]

Veronica --

I've eaten at Bachannal in Las Vegas twice, both some time ago. First time was my first trip to Vegas, in 1993; second time was my second trip to Vegas, I believe in 1994.

My first meal at Bachannal actually is in my top 10 meals of all time. Maybe the atmosphere, and the fact that it was my first trip to Las Vegas, and the fact that our "Wine Goddess" truly was a goddess, contribute favorably to the memory, but that's how I remember it nonetheless.

My second meal there was much less memorable. The food was only good. Maybe the fact that it was the early seating during mid-week (and thus only 1/4 full), and the fact that our "Wine Goddess" was NOT a goddess, contibute to my less than favorable view of this trip. Or maybe it was just that it couldn't live up to my first memory.

I definitely would try it again on another trip. If you haven't been, I think it's worth a visit, especially if you're with a fun-loving group. Of course, you always could try the Bachannal in Atlantic City -- there, they have "Wine Gods" who give neck rubs to the female patrons too! :-) The food at the Atlantic City version is not nearly as good as the food in Las Vegas, but it's about half the price.

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Mark L. in NJ


[This message has been edited by markl (edited January 21, 2000).]

Mark, now you've done it!!! If V knows there are "Wine Gods" she'll be camped out at the entrance a day in advance so as to be the first in line to get in<G>

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John
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Mark: Thanks for the critique.

Wine Gods in AC? I think I'll pass!

We have always enjoyed the Bacchanal, since the time it opened, many years ago. Will never forget a party of six arriving early and staying till closing. Wine, dancing on CCleopatra's Barge, and EXCELLENT food. 2 entres (lobster & Veal Parm) for some of us and 2 flambe desserts!!!!
I believe it was about $15.00 per person. WOW
It was a wonderful evening, that no one has forgotten. Those days are long gone for the new era replacements. Progress?


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[This message has been edited by ROADRUNNER (edited January 24, 2000).]

Yesterday I read a small blurb in the LVRJ that Bacchanal will close and be replaced with some sort of Asian noodle bar for high-rollers. No time frame was given on when the closing will take place.

Veronica, I made reservations for the Bacchanal yesterday for a couple of weeks from now. I said "if it's still going to be there." She had heard nothing about the Bacchanal closing like the article alluded to. She did know about Cafe Roma and a couple of other changes happening.

I can see it now. "Welcome Mr. High Roller. Come spend some time at our new Asian Noodle Bar". Right! Just what some high roller is looking for, and Asian noodle bar!<G>

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John
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John,
Your overlooking the large contingent of high rollers coming out of the Asian countries. They are very much interested in asian noodle bars.

The casino's love them and the way they play games with good house edges. Someone said a while back that they thought they saw a chuck a luck table somewhere on the strip.

These big resorts need the big money. If there's not enough home grown high rollers to lose their money, these resorts aren't above importing as many as possible.

Doug, you're probably right. It's just that an Asian Noodle Bar doesn't sound that great to me. Of course I have not tried one so I may be mistaken. I always envisioned high rollers sitting in real plush restaurants surrounded by a bunch of waiters catering to their every whim.


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John
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I do believe that the era might be over for the Bacc.

Will they have any 'noodles' under $25,00?

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[This message has been edited by ROADRUNNER (edited February 08, 2000).]

V - If you have never dined at B - I recommend that you do so. I tried it last April and it was outstanding (a bit pricey - $69.00) however the decor was terrific. The
belly dancers were gorgeous - who will gently
massage you while filling your wine goblet -
fear not the ladies get a Roman gladiator -
the diner is aprox 7 courses and complete with a brief visit by Caesar and Cleopatra.
One you definately will not forget. ENJOY. BEST REGARDS: Wendell (By reservation only)

Thank you, Wendell. Do you or anyone else know about how long the dining experience lasts?

[This message has been edited by Veronica (edited February 09, 2000).]

Speaking of noodles in high class places!

If I recall right, there is a very fancy noodle counter at one of the high limit Baccarat pits in the Tropicana!

I don't mean to say that the noodles themselves are "fancy", but the counter and immediate surroundings appeared to be designed to attract high rollers who find less than attractive noodles more than slightly appealing.

I guess every country has its own preferences in fine dining, but I myself cannot put noodles of any kind in a high priority on the dining scale.

I've traveled just about everywhere and usually ordered noodles when my budget was somewhat limited or down to the last buck or two.

My original preference was Franco American in the can while I was a starving student in college. Then I eventually graduated to moodles of a higher class which I didn't like quite as much as those found in the can.

I soon discovered that I was an expert "Noodeler" after spending a few desperate years attempting to make a living as a free lance drifter in Japan.

I had noodles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. And even noodle snacks between meals. Fresh store bought noodles, round noodles, flat noodles, and hand made noodles made in an old traditional style by the same family for centuries in the same noodle factory or ancient country kitchen where an ancient proprietor would watch with pride from a distance while you enjoyed your noodle meal.

I've stood in line for hours at a time waiting for my noodle feast in a brand new Japanese Noodle House that just opened its shoji doors that very afternoon.

I've had noodles with fish, and tripe, and chicken, and eggs, and hundreds of other toppings and mysterious mixings that have made them unique and original and a pride to their originators.

And all that time, I could never taste a difference between noodle "A" and noodle "B". I would enjoy them all to the same degree that I often enjoy a hamburger or a fish filet at McDonalds.

So it came to me as quite a surprise to see a fancy noodle counter in a fancy Baccarat pit in the Tropicana.

Place those noodles over a perfect slice of Lawrey's prime rib or a beautiful lobster thermador and I'd call that a decent meal worthy of a high class casino.

But noodles with anythng less is not a classy meal to me.





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will800

There is nothing as healthy as a 'natural' or wholegrain noodle, which you did not mention, but surely have had. I was taken to an ancient 'noodle' restaurant somewhere around Hiroshima or Osaka. Much atmosphere with raised wooden platforms for seating and the greatest NOODLES LUNCH.
I suspect the fancy noodle setting by the Baccarat is comped for the big rollars, who can aprreciate a noodle snack for renewed betting power.

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[This message has been edited by ROADRUNNER (edited February 10, 2000).]

V - allow at least 2 hours for the dining experience and ENJOY. Best Regards: Wendell

Wendell and all: Another restaurant at Caesars bites the dust. The Bacchanal closes on Saturday.

RIP. Never got the chance to go....


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Bill in Santa Monica, CA

I don't get it. They closed TWO about the same time? Where will people go for such fine food?

Perhaps they will bring tose two spaces up to par with the Forum spots!