Back in late October and early November of 2008 my dad and I took a road trip. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed spending a week together driving around the western United States. The trip took us from Las Vegas (where we flew in and met each other) to Lake Tahoe, to San Francisco, to Monterrey & Caramel, to San Simeon and back to Las Vegas to fly home. It took us a full week and was one of the top three trips I’ve taken in my life.
Our first night of the trip we were looking for a place to eat in Vegas that wouldn’t be ridiculously expensive, isn’t particularly touristy, and where we could get good beer. The hotel recommended we go to Town Square and eat at Yard House. We really didn’t know what to expect as we made our way from the hotel to Yard House, but any expectations were blown out of the water when we arrived and saw their beer selection. Well over a hundred beers on tap.
The food was pretty good, too.
When we got back to Vegas for our return flights home we had time to grab some lunch. Dad suggested we head to Yard House again, and we did. I thought it fitting that the first and last meals we had on the trip were at the same place, bringing us full circle.
I’ve been to Vegas twice since that trip, both for business. Each time I’ve made it a point to stop and have a bite to eat and a couple of very tasty beers at Yard House. Each time I think of Dad and that fantastic trip.
What a wonderful memory place! I love returning to old haunts. During Wisconsin family vacations every summer, we would visit the “Pole Cat and Lace” for lunch. Not only an interesting name, but wonderful food. I wish I could be there right now.