Five Hundy by Midnight #361: It’s Massive

Las Vegas podcast #361 includes:

  • Unwrapped opener
  • Cee Lo delays show opening
  • Absinthe extension unofficially announced
  • Bally’s bazaar has a website
  • Caesars gets approval for High Roller
  • Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill is official
  • First Food is getting a neighbor
  • Seablue is closing
  • Riviera ends $1,000 gambling promotion
  • Echelon is getting wrapped
  • Harmon is coming down but probably not soon
  • Krave is moving to Neonopolis
  • Neonopolis is also getting a ShoeZeum
  • Our sponsor, Viator
  • Listener calls about Planet Hollywood, Cook E. Jarr, Golden Nugget, greyhound racing game, Westin, Terribles, Ellis Island, PJ Clarke’s (sucks), Gordon Ramsay Steak, Vdara, Flamingo, Michael Jackson slots, Crystals, Aria, Garth Brooks, Sigma Derby, Mob Museum and other stuff
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494


Five Hundy By Midnight 7/29/12 101:04 min, 99.9 MB)

Five Hundy by Midnight #360: Someone Needs a Hug

Las Vegas podcast #360 includes:

  • New Adventures of Old Christine opener
  • VIMFP location announcement
  • Gordon Ramsay burger joint location
  • Plans for Bally’s entrance space
  • The Quad vs. Hotel 3535 survey… what about that whole superstition thing?
  • Tons of new stuff at the Hard Rock
  • Michael Morton announces new Mexican restaurant
  • Park on Fremont is headed for Maharaja Hookah Cafe space
  • Downtown Project takes over Fremont East check-cashing storefront
  • Our sponsor, Viator
  • Dear Tim and Michele
  • Listener calls about Planet Hollywood, Terminal 3, Lavo, Earl of Sandwich, Sirricos, The Henry, Terrace Point Cafe, Jersey Boys, Hash House, casino war, Koi, Hyde Lounge and other stuff
  • MGM treats low-limit players poorly
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494


Five Hundy By Midnight 7/15/12 78:03 min, 73.8 MB)

Five Hundy by Midnight #359: Water Water One Dollar

Las Vegas podcast #359 includes:


Five Hundy By Midnight 7/8/12 55:55 min, 53.5 MB)

Planet Hollywood May Get a Piece of Gordon Ramsay Too

Gordon Ramsay Steak at Paris Las Vegas has been receiving raves, and plans for a Gordon Ramsay gastropub in the Bradley Ogden space is the worst-kept secret of the year. Next up for Gordo may be a burger joint at Planet Hollywood, based on questions in a Total Rewards survey I received and completed this morning.

The survey’s restaurant description said:

“Located center Strip at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Gordon Ramsay’s GR Burger brings new life to one of the most energetic areas of Las Vegas. GR Burger will introduce a stylish modern ambience, youthful energy and sporty vibe—a departure from your typical burger joints.

“Here, guests can enjoy a contemporary menu, diverse specialty drinks and self-serve beers on tap, coupled with uncompromised sports and entertainment viewing.

“Gordon Ramsay’s GR Burger will also have an open kitchen to add to the excitement—watch our cooks prepare your burgers over an open hardwood flame grill.”

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Every couple months I receive a Total Rewards surveys about one possible concept or another. Five Hundy listeners have reported receiving similar (sometimes slightly variations on the same) surveys. Recent questions have covered a possible Golden Corral Buffet at Imperial Palace and various name concepts for the new buffet at Caesars Palace.

With anything at the market research stage, there’s a decent chance it may never happen. However, with reports last year saying Ramsay would be opening at least three restaurants in Las Vegas, I’m thinking we’ll be seeing GR Burger (or at least the burger joint concept perhaps with a different name) at Planet Hollywood in 2013.

Update: Other names being market-tested include Fat Cow Burger, Flame Burger, Gobsmacked Burger and G-Spot.

Five Hundy by Midnight #355: Bringing the Oontz

Las Vegas podcast #355 includes:

  • Raising Hope opener
  • Million Dollar Listing features the Parabounce guy
  • MGM Resorts has computer problems
  • Palms remodels, changes focus
  • McCarran International previews Terminal 3
  • La Cage closes again
  • Planet Hollywood gets a new theater
  • Glass Pool Inn sign is missing
  • Our sponsor, Viator’s Things to do in Las Vegas
  • Listener calls about The Cal, Riviera, Bond, Barrymore, Mob Bar, Drink and Drag, Golden Gate, Spring Reserve, Venetian, New York New York, MoZen Bistro, Guy Savoy, Dupar’s, Fremont Street noise, TI, Mon Ami Gabi, O, Rio, Palazzo, El Cortez, Imperial Palace, Bar 46 and more
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494


Five Hundy By Midnight 6/10/12 93:34 min, 85.8 MB)

Five Hundy by Midnight #350: Good Potato

Las Vegas podcast #350 includes:

  • Vegas Strip opener
  • SLS plans supposedly proceed
  • O’Sheas is no more
  • Skyvue has a webcam but not full funding
  • Surf, The Musical comes to Planet Hollywood
  • Eli Roth will bring his Goretorium to The Strip
  • American Storm moves to Plaza
  • Shaboo closes for Tetsu
  • Heart Attack Grill scores another heart attack
  • Drink & Drag finally opens
  • Our sponsor, Viator’s Things to do in Las Vegas
  • Our sponsor, Vegas Mate is really great
  • Listener calls about Monte Carlo, Marquee, Nine Fine Irishmen, Drink & Drag, Celebrity Apprentice, Viva Elvis, Mirage, Striphouse, Diamond in a Day and more
  • Call us at (702) 866-9494


Five Hundy By Midnight 5/6/12 75:31 min, 69.3 MB)