Winners and Losers

In Vegas there's a lot of gambling. And when there's gambling, there are winners and losers. And without further ado.... The Winners and Losers of 2011 Vegas:

Big Winner: The Fountains Brunch at Bellagio. We stayed at Bellagio. We needed to eat. This brunch was "upscale" and by that I mean "expensive" at $60 a head before drinks or tip. It was so, so worth the money. Exquisite food, view of the fountain, and a whole room of desserts. Which, by the way, we were too full to eat. But we did anyway. If you ever ever are in Las Vegas on a Sunday morning, go here. You will not be sorry.

Big Loser: The Amazing Johnathan. Not so amazing. Sadly.

Winner: Jean-Phillipe's Chocolate Waterfall. This Patisserie was also in the Bellagio. It's a creperie. And there are beautiful cakes on display. I didn't eat either of those, but did have an overpriced croissant and a coffee. But the best part is the waterfall, which has three different kinds of chocolate falling, and the lady in the chocolate dress.


Loser: It was cold. Not as cold as here, but colder than last year. This didn't stop some people from swimming in the pool. I was not one of these people. I require at least 60 degrees before immersing myself in water.

Winner: Ginger Martinis.

Winner: The Lord-of-the-Rings slot machine. Because it played clips from the movie, and was in one of those high-backed chairs that shake when the volume gets loud and the speakers are right on the headrest. I didn't win any money on it. But it was more fun than the 7's and the cherries and the lemons.