After a refreshing night’s sleep in my room at the MGM Grand, I was eager to explore more of Las Vegas during the daytime. The first stop was to the Monte Carlo, where we were given a behind-the-scenes tour of Blue Man Group.
Now popular all over the world, Blue Man Group is an interactive show done by three men, whose costumes are made up of an all-black outfit and shockingly blue skin. Much of the focus is on their percussion and drumming skills. However, this is not just any normal musical performance; while they are playing their instruments they are also doing tricks and creating art for the audience.
Before we could begin our tour backstage, I was asked to adorn blue crocks for safety reasons.
Our welcoming tour guide was one of the three Blue Men currently performing at the Monte Carlo. With over a decade of experience, he certainly knows everything there is about Blue Man Group and was very enthusiastic about sharing his extensive knowledge with us.
He even invited me to test out one of his beloved instrument’s. I will admit that I sounded nothing like him, however the Blue Men encourage uniqueness!
Afterwards, we walked over to Aria, where we had lunch at FIVE50. This brand new pizza bar opened up to rave reviews from both critics and guests. Award winning Chef, James Beard, has put his own spin on classic East Coast style pizza that is cooked at 550° in a wood-fire oven.
While I highly encourage those who eat there to indulge in as much food as possible, since it is outragesouly delicious, I also recommend that they save room for the decadent desserts. I tried the vanilla ice cream sandwich made of pizzelle cookies with a shot of Italian cream soda and it is a dish I will never forget.
Absinthe consists of fennel, anise, and the exceptionally bitter leaves of Artemisia Absinthium. The latter ingredient, also known as wormwood, gives the drink its name and reputation. Wormwood has in it an ingredient named Thujone that can potentially make the drink hallucinogenic. It was first distilled in Switzerland in 1792, where it was marketed as a medicinal elixir, but in the 19th Century consumers began turning to the licorice tasting drink less for stomach pains and more for soul laundering.
What an amazing adventure, Andi! 🙂 I especially love the shot of the barman and the sounds of the Absinthe Glow. I’m so amazed at the cleverness of people who think of burning sugar for a drink. Fabulous. 🙂
Haha pretty clever, huh? I love the barman shot too!!!! Vegas was really an amazing adventure!
I love the shots at the bar. Stunning!
Thank you! It was such a gorgeous venue!!!
Those cocktails looks delicioussss 🙂 I can’t wait to read more about your Vegas adventures!
They were SO good!!!!!
Wow what fun pics!
Thank you!
The food looks amazing! Looks like such a fun trip 🙂
Super de duper yummy!
As a local, I can say that these are some of the best food/dining/insider entertainment photos I’ve seen! Bravo, enjoy the rest of your time in Vegas! 🙂
Thank you so much, that means the world to me!!!
This sounds like such a great day. From the tour to the FOOD. Oh my god.
Love your bright fuchsia dress! You are such a babe!
Awww thank you dear!!!! It was such an awesome day that only got a million times better!
oh how i <3 vegas
I know! 🙂
The blue man group looks like it would be really interesting. Looks like you had a great time!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see their show while I was in Vegas, but I would love to one day!
Amazing experience! And I agree, your photography at the bar is stunning!
Thank you soooo much!!!
All of that food looks beyond delicious! I read somewhere that Vegas is actually food lovers paradise, I’m dying to go and see (taste) for myself! 🙂
Yes yes yes, it’s SO true! If you’re a foodie you will be spoilt for choice.
Mmmmmmm – so much goodness to eat and drink in Vegas!
Yes mam!!!!!!
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Vegas looks like SO much fun!!!
It’s BEYOND fun! 🙂
Your Vegas posts are making me feel like once I do eventually go, I’m going to be painfully full the whole trip! It all sounds and looks so yummy. I didn’t like Absinthe the time I tried it because I’m not a fan of licorice, but I think I’d have to try it again if that crazy dispenser was involved.
I hate licorice, but loved Absinth, so definitely try it again! Yes, you will be beyond stuffed once you go to Vegas, but the good thing is that you have to walk everywhere!
Your pictures are terrific! My sister mentioned to me about all the fun she had when she was in Vegas.
Thanks so much!! Glad you like them and that your sister loved Vegas too!
I am flying to Vegas soon! I can’t wait!!!
Have an awesome time!
Looks like so much fun! And those mini-corndogs are adorable!
Sooo much fun and oh how I wish I could have those lobster corndogs every day
We brought back bottles of Absinthe from when we worked in Switzerland – good stuff! Never actually had it at a bar or restaurant – the cocktails look fun. Lost of great cocktails and mixologists in Vegas.
I was amazed by how much I liked the stuff, because I hate the taste of licorice. The cocktails were divine though!