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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
|  Posted: 2003-06-11 5:39 pm Permalink
Yeah, they moved it out of Harrah's and into it's own building.
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Cultjam
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 21, 2002
Posts: 367
From: Phoenix, Arizona
| Posted: 2003-06-11 5:48 pm Permalink
"Remind me where the awful-awful burger is again"
I know! I know!
Nugget Diner
WHERE: Inside the Nugget casino, 233 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-0716.
HOURS: always open
FOOD: **** (for the Awful Awful burger and fries)
AMBIENCE: **** (for purists), ** (for tourists)
Now I can rest knowing your trip will be complete. Drive around to the back of the casino to find the entry.
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martiki
Official Mixologist
Joined: Mar 29, 2002
Posts: 3056
From: http://www.smugglerscovesf.com
| Posted: 2003-06-11 6:04 pm Permalink
Whoa, now I'm confused. Is there a Nugget in downtown Reno, too? Or is it the Golden Nugget? I thought Sparks was the only John Ascuaga Nugget?
BTW, have you seen this:
http://www.janugget.com/events/tikithursday.cfm
cool! I'm goin' early!
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thejab
Grand Member (first year) 
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2003-06-11 6:20 pm Permalink
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On 2003-06-11 17:48, Cultjam wrote:
"Remind me where the awful-awful burger is again"
I know! I know!
Nugget Diner
WHERE: Inside the Nugget casino, 233 N. Virginia St., (775) 323-0716.
HOURS: always open
FOOD: **** (for the Awful Awful burger and fries)
AMBIENCE: **** (for purists), ** (for tourists)
Now I can rest knowing your trip will be complete. Drive around to the back of the casino to find the entry.
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The Awful-Awful burger is also available at the various coffee shops in the Nugget in Sparks. Same burger as the diner downtown. Still, the old downtown Nugget is worth a look as it's old and seedy in a good way - you can pretend your a private eye in an old movie staying up all night looking for leads so you stop in for a coffee and a hamburger sandwich. The counter is small and the seats are often all taken (it was when I was there).
The oyster bar in the Sparks Nugget is a must! They make these incredible oyster stews (crab and clams too) and everything is real fresh, and much cheaper than it is in San Francisco. I couldn't believe it existed in Reno until I went for myself. I have also heard good things about the steakhouse at the Nugget but have not tried it. Next time I'll skip the hit or miss food at Trader Dick's and have a steak instead.
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Cultjam
Tiki Socialite
Joined: Apr 21, 2002
Posts: 367
From: Phoenix, Arizona
| Posted: 2003-06-11 6:22 pm Permalink
"Whoa, now I'm confused. Is there a Nugget in downtown Reno, too? Or is it the Golden Nugget? I thought Sparks was the only John Ascuaga Nugget?"
Yes, no and it is. Read this.
Awful Awful Story
[ This Message was edited by: Cultjam on 2003-06-11 18:24 ]
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thejab
Grand Member (first year)
Joined: Mar 25, 2002
Posts: 2984
From: Forbidden Island, CA
| Posted: 2003-06-11 6:34 pm Permalink
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On 2003-06-11 18:22, Cultjam wrote:
"Whoa, now I'm confused. Is there a Nugget in downtown Reno, too? Or is it the Golden Nugget? I thought Sparks was the only John Ascuaga Nugget?"
Yes, no and it is. Read this.
Awful Awful Story
[ This Message was edited by: Cultjam on 2003-06-11 18:24 ]
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Great article. The little Nugget downtown is just a little casino and tiny diner in back - no hotel.
The auto collection at Reno is owned by the same people who own the one at the Imperial Palace. I think that both combined are the Harrah's collection.
I see that the Bellamy Brothers are playing at the Nugget when your there Martin. Are you going to "Let your love flow"? Oops, that didn't come out right.
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Frenchy Polynesia
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Joined: Apr 05, 2002
Posts: 0 | Posted: 2003-06-12 4:46 pm Permalink
Well, for all of you who want to see what the Daly City Peppermill is like, and hang out with the Mig and about 30 of our friends (and no - thankfully NO flat screen tv in the bar!! - Just flaming water), here's the evite!
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?event=XANBTCUKWZAUDEQCFZDM&inviteId=WMGFSCSLOCQUOTMTUJYK&showPreview=false&x=362592073
I'll be ordering a bloody steak and the bluest non-alkie drink they have... oh, and there may be bowling afterward at the googie-ish alley nearby. For those still standing... 
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Futura Girl
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Joined: Oct 01, 2002
Posts: 933 | Posted: 2003-06-16 6:29 pm Permalink
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I agree with the jab - the flamingo pool is one of the nicest ones. Sure the Hard Rock is beautiful. But the landscaping, penguins AND sheer energy of the land where the pool is built (Bugsy's old digs) is just very special.
And I think i saw that show 10 years ago! It was very good...
They have great mid-week rates right now.
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