The Gordie Brown Show at the Golden Nugget

It's a wonder he knows who he is when he wakes up in the morning. He must have done a hundred different voices and singers throughout an hour and a half show. In every song that he sang that we knew, he created these new comedy lyrics to them that were hysterical. He never sang a straight lyric to anything! He did a unique Michael Jackson that was original and very funny. He did some dancing, played the guitar…there was never a pause in the show. He was backed by a very tight band of outstanding musicians. I didn't get the musicians names but I know the name of the Sax player because I am a Sax player and I've seen him around town in the past. His name is Rocco Barbado. I left the show very impressed and I suggest it not be an after thought, but your first thought when looking for a show to see in Vegas.

My associate and I went to the Café de Tout at 7:00pm on a Thursday night. The entrance and the whole café have a comfortable feeling with a retro contemporary décor. We were greeted by the owner/manager George Toumaian and were seated at a step-up stage area where our table was right next to the musicians and singer. We were served some of their special dishes that George recommended, all of which were very fresh and quite healthy too. My associate had the Raspberry Rhapsody, sun-dried cranberries, candied pecans, tomatoes, sunflower seeds and bacon on a spring mix with raspberry vinaigrette. I had the soup-of-the-day, a Pastina soup with little meatballs, both dishes had great flavor. This was followed by roasted turkey and avocado and bacon sandwich on wheat pita bread. My associate had the veggie sandwich with feta cheese, vegetables, sprouts and tomatoes on wheat pita bread. George then brought us their special pumpkin lattes. And we topped it off sharing a baklava cheesecake. It was fantastic! Everything was excellent!

The music was contemporary standards and smooth jazz. Tommy Thompson played the saxophones, a world class musician, and Dennis Mellen on Keyboards, outstanding. To top it off the beautiful and talented singer, Jeannie Snow, who will mesmerize you with her great voice and how she works with the audience. Tommy and Jeannie are amazing together, working off each other's energy. I highly recommend Café de Tout, I'll be back…many more times in the future.

Here are few quotes from the owners themselves; George Toumaian, brothers Martin and Gary and Adrine Froyan and Mary Froyan.

Café de Tout is a hip, trendy, eastern meets western stylized gourmet coffee house and Jazz Lounge. Featuring an array of elegant pastries, including croissants, low-fat muffins, and a plethora of fine coffee drinks, we serve exclusively Illy's coffee, imported from Italy, and Tea Forte a new and refreshing take on some of your favorite (and soon to be favorite) teas, a must have on Oprah's List! It is a full-service coffee lounge, decked out in colorful art, and unique jewelry all featured by local artists. Everything from the tables, chairs, lighting features even the silverware was all specially designed as one of a kind; bringing a Euro-Mod style and hip atmosphere to Las Vegas. And what makes this so unique is the patrons can purchase all of these items. Everything from deserts to a Mediterranean-styled array of salads and sandwiches that brings a new and exciting cultural dining experience that will be sure to arouse all your senses.

The Café de Tout is located On the Northwest corner of Sahara and Fort Apache

9330 W. Sahara Avenue, Suite 160
Las Vegas, NV 89117    Phone - (702) 267-9844