Day 31, 2023: Amore Taste of Chicago (Las Vegas, NV)

 

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DAY 31: OCTOBER 31st, 2023

LOCATION: Amore Taste of Chicago (3945 S Durango Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89147)

GUEST(S): Robin Rothman, Lily Rothman, Paul Rothman

ORDER: 4 slices of Extra Large Cheese thin crust pizza with extra sausage and extra sauce (cooked "well done")

REVIEW: 
Chicago meets Vegas. Walking into Las Vegas’s Amore Taste of Chicago is like walking into an immersive art exhibit dedicated to the Windy City. 360° as far as the eye can see from the moment you enter, you are surrounded by larger than life depictions of all things Chicago. Ever want to dine next to Michael Jordan, Frank Thomas, Bozo the clown, and the band Chicago? Now you can. Better yet, you’ll be eating w Chi-town food as well since the menu is chock full of fully loaded hot dogs, chopped beef sandwiches, and Chicago style pizza. This means both deep-dish and its polar opposite: tavern style thin. Unless you have 45 minutes to wait, I recommend the thin. Keep in mind Amore pizzas are authentically cracker thin so over order. An extra large can feed at least two. The pizzas are layered with rich tomato sauce and a generous portion of high quality low moisture mozzarella cheese but the crisp microscopically thin underside impressively supports it. Pair it with a beverage from the bar, sit back, watch the Chicago area sports event on the TV and enjoy your pizza. I look forward to my return to Amore.


PHOTOS:

underside

slice of Extra Large thin crust cheese with sausage and extra sauce

Extra Large thin crust cheese with sausage and extra sauce

menu

interior

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VIDEO:

coming soon

MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Lily Rothman, Robin Rothman, Paul Rothman

1. Paul Rothman and I were minding our own business on the back patio prior to pizza and we were visited by a roadrunner!  Those birds are pretty big...and pretty looking.

a festive sphere

2. Lily Rothman and Robin Rothman concocted a plan to visit one of Vegas's newest spectacles...the Sphere.

3. Today marks the last day of Pizza Month 2023. Thank you all who followed my quest. I hope you also had a merry Pizza Month. October may be National Pizza Month, but let's celebrate pizza all year 'round and make every month pizza month.

RATING:

 4.29/5

• VALUE:
   3.5/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   8.5/10


• SERVICE:
   3/3

18/21 = .857 x 5 = 4.29

Day 30, 2023: Metro Pizza at Ellis Island (Las Vegas, NV)

 

Metro Pizza stall

Exterior of Ellis Island Casino and Brewery

 

DAY 30: OCTOBER 30th, 2023

LOCATION: Metro Pizza at Ellis Island Hotel, Casino, and Brewery (4178 Koval Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89109)

GUEST(S): Sid Taylor, Carolyn Taylor

ORDER: 1 slice of cheese, 1/3 slice of bbq chicken, 1/3 slice of pepperoni & jalapeño

REVIEW: 
The best bet in the casino.  Regardless of how you fare with the slots at the Ellis Island Casino, you’ll always win with a slice at the Metro Pizza in the corner. Located just off the Las Vegas strip, this outpost differentiates itself from the other Vegas Metro Pizza locations (and the one in Henderson) by specializing in the quick slice. Much like a typical New York pizzeria, several pre-sliced pie options are available behind the glass counter. My favorite among them being the classic plain cheese - the savory tomato sauce and melted mozzarella combination instantly transporting me to a happy place. When the long-fermented flavorful dough is pounded out as intended, the crisp gas-powered crust will support these high quality ingredients and permit you to fold the underside and take it on-the-go just like they do in NYC. But you don’t have to go anywhere. There are a surprising number of seats in the recently upgraded, well-ventilated dining area should you want to dine in or meet up with a friend or two. If you’re still hungry, I was informed that the crew’s favorite is the barbecue chicken. Whatever slice you decide to put your money on, they’re all winners!


PHOTOS:

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slice of Pepperoni & Jalapeño (cut in thirds)

interior

underside

slice options

menu

slice of cheese (cut in half)

slice of bbq chicken (sliced in thirds)

VIDEO:

coming soon

MISCELLANEOUS:

Sean Taylor, Sid Taylor, Carolyn Taylor

1. Sid Taylor (my dad) and Carolyn Taylor are midway through their cross-country roadtrip to see Americana and retrace some of their older memories of the West. Fortunately, Las Vegas was on their list and they visited the same time I did.

Bus from Summerlin to the Strip

2. I took the bus from Summerlin to the stip and had the whole double bus to myself (for a few stops). Also, I was very impressed with the public transit system in Vegas.  

Top Golf(ing)

3. My dad and I had never been to Top Golf before despite playing golf our whole lives...so we gave it a whirl in downtown Las Vegas. It was fun! They provide good quality clubs and give data like ball speed. My best ball speed was just over 130mph and my back will likely feel it tomorrow. 

Sean Taylor and Sid Taylor

4. After Top Golf, we went to the Wynn casino and watched game three of the World Series (and the Vegas Raiders football game...and like ten other sporting events). So much sports stimulation called for some relaxing nickel poker afterward followed by a trip to In-and-Out Burger. 

RATING:

 3.47/5

• VALUE:
   3/5


• AMBIENCE:
   3/3


• TASTE:
   6.5/10


• SERVICE: N/A

12.5/18 = .694 x 5 = 3.47