Fast Times at Ape High

The Ape ran into some fellow classapes from high school this weekend. I am in Las Vegas and was throwing the bananas at the craps table when all of the sudden I was tapped on my shoulder by classape. It was nice to catch up and I even gave the person some great tips on what do to in Las Vegas.

First, I told them to check out Mandalay Bay. This is the Southern most major resort on the Strip and one of the largest. The best view in town is from miX atop THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. This swank lounge has a view above it all. Also at Mandalay Bay is Shark Reef Aquarium. This is the nation's only predator based aquarium and while not as large as some of the other well known aquariums it is worth a visit.

Next I told them to grab some food at the best burger joint in town, Burger Bar at Mandalay Place. There is a cool mall that connects the Luxor Resort and Mandalay Bay and it is Mandalay Place. Burger Bar is operated by famed chef Hubert Keller. An outpost of Keller's San Francisco based Fleur de Lys is also at Mandalay Bay.

Burger Bar is build-a-burger at its best. Pick your: meat, bun, cheese, garden items, meat toppings (several varieties of bacon are available), sauce and any how you want it cooked. It shows up later, cooked to perfection and is delicious. They also have veggie burgers for those that prefer that. No banana burger, which stinks.

Ape will tell you more about where classapes go in Vegas next time. For now, ooga ooga.