She writes: Food-wise, Las Vegas has come a long way in
recent years.  From commercially proven brand names like Wolfgang Puck,
Bobby Flay, and Emeril Lagasse to prestigious folk like Alain Ducasse
and Todd English, the city has experienced an influx of celebrity
chefs, fine dining, and its very own season of Top Chef. 
Once known for gristly $4.99 prime rib and shrimp of dubious origins,
Las Vegas is now a serious foodie destination, new and shiny, not old
and scuzzy.

However, there are two old, scuzzy
affiliations that I hope Las Vegas never loses.  The first are the
downtown casinos, which I love because I can play 25-cent roulette
there.  And the second is the buffet.

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