VegasChatter

Sitting on the mall’s west end, it’s not just the mabel bars, chocolate twist, and the cinnamon rolls (which in diameter are as big as a catcher’s glove), that get you, but these doughnuts are vegan, that’s right, no dairy products are used in the making of them, but they still taste fine - just trust us on this. Next door to them is Psychic Castles (702.222.9103). A delightfully odd little store full of new age trappings. Here you can indulge in tarot card readings, get an astrology chart for a loved one or partake in some crystal healing.

Walk just a few shop down eastside and you’ll find the El Steak Burrito (702.871.9082). This is THE place to grab some good cheap offerings: like the boss tacos ($1.30), and the pupusas such as cheese & jalapeno for ($1.75) that make for great on the go food.

Finally, at the end of this mall is Dealer’s Choice Cocktails (702.367.6798). Existing here for over 20 years with very little fanfare, Dealer’s Choice redefines the hack term old-school. Apart from the cheap beer, they have some of the pool players in town. Whether it’s 9 ball or 8 ball, I come here to watch some of the wizened old pros do their stuff, and if you ever watched The Hustler a classic pool flick with Paul Newman, you’ll know the appeal.

[Photo: Mikebdoss]