the mabel gray travel guide

the mabel gray travel guide

City Guide: Las Vegas, Nevada

A three-day trip to Vegas for the traveller who typically avoids Vegas

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Jun 03, 2026
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Disclaimer: we discuss adult entertainment in this guide. Proceed with caution if that’s not your thing.

Oh Las Vegas. The bouillon cube of American culture. A dizzying and overwhelming city that’s often too hot, too crowded and too gluttonous. I’ve been three times in my life prior to this past visit - the most recent being 18 years ago. I never really desired to go back. In fact, I tried to avoid it. However, my dear friend, Nicole Rupersburg moved out there 12 years ago and I couldn’t continue my stubborn avoidance on behalf of our wonderful friendship. Alas, I returned.

Chef James, Sam & Nicole at L'Aperitivo

Nicole spent many years as a food writer in the Detroit area and can build a to-do/must-visit/top-spot list faster and better than the best of them. So naturally, I rolled into town sorta blind and allowed her to plan most things.

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Cooking Michigan food at Mabel Gray. Sam, Chandler, Lady Mae & helping rescue dogs.
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