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Shake Shack @ NewYorkNewYork, Las Vegas

 
 By: DRMW : February 22nd, 2015-00:41
First off, Big Thanks to PuristS 'Raymond_S' for suggesting to try Shake Shack in a previous post! Since we went to the MGM Grand Las Vegas to watch the traditional Lion Dance celebration for Chinese New Year, we decided to try a new place that has been g...  

You missed their specialty, the Concrete.

 
 By: JerryW : February 22nd, 2015-20:33
Concretes Dense frozen custard ice cream blended at high speed with mix-ins. You can make your own, or choose from a selection of signature concretes (the crazy-great combinations are specific to each Shack). Available in single or double. Try one next ti... 

re: Concrete

 
 By: DRMW : February 23rd, 2015-00:10
They had a special flavor, a Banana Caramel that sounded really good. I wanted to try the ConCrete or the Banana Carmel frozen custard but I could eat only so much for lunch. Guess I need to go back and try it! -MW

Concrete?

 
 By: ED209 : February 23rd, 2015-17:55
Haven't tried this place yet, but a Concrete sounds good. They have a 'jackpot' version with vanilla custard, Belgian waffle, strawberries, marshmallows and rainbow sprinkles :) Regards, ED-209

Trust me

 
 By: JerryW : February 23rd, 2015-21:12
it is worth the visit. Alway have one while in NY. Best, JerryW

That means I'll definitely have to try it

 
 By: ED209 : February 24th, 2015-07:51
Thanks for the recommendation Jerry, will have to try it on the next visit..... which will probably be very soon :) Regards, ED-209

Looks good....

 
 By: Andy : February 23rd, 2015-11:52
I'll bear this is mind :) Speak soon, Andy.

re: Looks good

 
 By: DRMW : February 23rd, 2015-12:54
When you visit Vegas, you can do In-N-Out, White Castle, and Shake Shack all together to see which burger you like better! :) Of course they have gourmet places too. -MW

I assume....

 
 By: Andy : February 23rd, 2015-13:09
Burger King and McDonald's aren't even on the radar of places to visit...!!! I'm always interested in your food threads, your a man of impeccable taste my friend :) Yours, Andy.

to be honest...

 
 By: DRMW : February 23rd, 2015-13:17
IMO the McD french fries are awesome. So were the apple pies when they were deep fried instead of the now baked ones. When I travel abroad, I always like to peek into a McD's, they usually have a pie flavor that is unique to the locals. In Hong Kong I got...  

Brilliant...

 
 By: Andy : February 23rd, 2015-13:27
I guess you can take the boy out of America but you can't take America out of the boy..!!! Andy.

LOL!

 
 By: DRMW : February 23rd, 2015-13:29
Did you hit any good eats on your vacation? Any tasty new beverages? -MW

Unfortunately....

 
 By: Andy : February 23rd, 2015-13:37
There isn't much in Cape Verde..!! I normally like to eat out at a local restaurant when I'm away but they don't really exist except for the tourist British bars which wasn't local food, the hotel influence was African/Portuguese. Plus everything is impor... 

The most important thing is...

 
 By: DRMW : February 23rd, 2015-13:48
The most important thing is that you enjoyed it and got to relax. It has rained yesterday and a little bit today but the sun is out, looks to be a nice week coming up ahead. Here's a pic just for you Andy: It's from Icepan, one of my favorite stops in Veg...  

That looks awesome.....

 
 By: Andy : February 23rd, 2015-14:05
I'm on me way....!!! :)

re: awesome

 
 By: DRMW : February 24th, 2015-00:01
Andy, Beef Bowl Cut awaits you when you visit us in SoCal: You are welcomed in Los Angeles anytime my friend! :) -MW ...  

Careful what you wish for....

 
 By: Andy : February 24th, 2015-07:54
I have a lot of free time this year my friend....!!! :) :)

I have to warn you...

 
 By: DRMW : February 24th, 2015-12:05
When you come out to L.A., you're going to gain a few pounds so start exercising now! LOL Lawry's prime rib and lobster tail is on me, ED-209 will take you to Genwa Korean BBQ for some Wagyu, and Dr. No will take you to the famous Rainbow Bar&Grill. A... 

Ha ha....

 
 By: Andy : February 24th, 2015-12:35
I'd better have words with my personal trainer and warn her..!! I'll bring some Tunnocks Caramel wafers with me too :) No such thing as a diet on holiday..!! Speak soon my food guru....I'll try to miss durian season ;)

even in Vegas...

 
 By: DRMW : February 24th, 2015-13:16
"... I'll try to miss durian season" Even in Vegas I couldn't escape the evil Durian: LOL -MW ...  

=O [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : February 25th, 2015-00:01

Here is a local Manchester double burger....

 
 By: Andy : February 25th, 2015-08:22
covered in hot chilli which was awesome.....I love hot spicy food... Andy. ...  

Now that's what I'm talking about!!! It looks like a hearty meal...

 
 By: DRMW : February 25th, 2015-14:16
That's one heck of a chili burger! Is that a slaw they put on the bottom or just lettuce? Do you prefer beans or no beans in your chili? -MW

I trust we can find a few of these in LA....

 
 By: Andy : February 25th, 2015-14:26
Just a tiny bit of lettuce underneath..!! I put beans in my chilli but probably not on a burger or hot dog :) I have to say this was a dahn tasty burger..!!! Are you a hot spicy fan..?

re: trust

 
 By: DRMW : February 25th, 2015-23:26
I'm not much of a spicy food fan but definitely enjoy chili. -MW

Here's last nights trio....

 
 By: Andy : March 1st, 2015-01:25
We tried to go to a place called SoLita in Manchester but you can't book tables and the queue was 2 hours...!!! So back to the Crafty Pig for some burger practice and chose the 3 slider taste plate which looked small but was a lot more filling than you th...  

2 hours?!?!

 
 By: DRMW : March 1st, 2015-01:42
If people are willing to wait 2 hours that's definitely a good sign that it will be good! Based on your pics, the brioche bread they used looks tasty. The fries look good too! -MW

Yep 2 hours..!!

 
 By: Andy : March 1st, 2015-02:58
Gets amazing reviews and gets called the best burger place in town regularly so no surprise.....next time I'll plan ahead and expect the wait while trying a few local pubs. I did see on the menu a 1.2KG rib eye steak...might interest you..!!! LOL I'll inc... 

1.2Kg is a lot!

 
 By: DRMW : March 1st, 2015-12:26
Let us know when you will visit! -MW

:) [nt]

 
 By: DRMW : February 26th, 2015-00:04

Yes, that Taro pie is good, similar to Singapore's Old Chiang Kee.

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : February 24th, 2015-17:27
I'm hungry now...

re: good

 
 By: DRMW : February 25th, 2015-00:00
My favorite has been the Pineapple pie at McD's in Oahu, Hawaii, that was delicious! -MW

You are very welcome, MW, I'm relief and glad I didn't recommend

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : February 24th, 2015-17:26
something disappointing to your high standards. I also see very positive energy in that place and wish they have one in the PDX area. The one in Miami have a ping pong table. Also, I saw another one in South Beach so we went again just to satisfy our crav... 

re: relief

 
 By: DRMW : February 25th, 2015-00:00
"...glad I didn't recommend something disappointing to your high standards." Wut? My standards are pretty low, if it taste good I want to hear about it! LOL. The employees were really friendly so this 'positive energy' you speak about was felt at this Veg... 

I got to try a burger at Shake Shack next time I'm in NY

 
 By: AnthonyTsai : March 5th, 2015-19:23
after all the hype from their recent IPO. Btw Ming, what do you think of Habit Burger? I feel it\'s the best fast food burger, even better than in and out imo. Cheers, Anthony

I've been to the one on Ventura Blvd...

 
 By: DRMW : March 6th, 2015-00:01
I've been to the Habit out in Sherman Oaks, IMO their burgers are better than In-N-Out. The main reason I go to In-N-Out a lot more is because there is one not far from where I am. Plus we got Tommy's and Carney's nearby. Hmmm...maybe I'll do burgers at A...