8 Noodle Bar Lunch Review
The other day I had the opportunity to go to 8 Noodle Bar at Red Rock Resort and Spa for lunch with a few other people from the office. It was a busy day so we didn’t get there until 1 pm, which was nice because there wasn’t a wait for the tables. Everyone was hungry enough to split a few appetizers so we went with our waiter’s recommendation on the 
Shrimp Toast. We also chose the Gyoza because it not only sounded delicious, but it was also something everyone could agree on!
Everyone at the table is given long handled forks and knives to allow for easy sharing which worked well for the appetizers.
The Gyoza were generously filled with large amounts of ground pork and shrimp.. Overall they were very light and flavorful which was complimented well by the dipping sauce. The star of the appetizers, and my meal overall was the Shrimp Toast. Our waiter got this recommendation 100% right! The egg is cooked over-easy so you get the rush of yolk pouring out onto the plate, and absorbing
into the toast below.
The flavors of this dish are very well balanced. I would definitely recommend this dish and order it again!
While working our way through the appetizers one of the rice bowls jumped out at me for the main meal.
This was a no-brainer for me because I am a sucker for pork belly and pickled ginger, it’s one of my favorite parts of eating sushi. The only question was how the pork belly and ginger would work together from a flavor perspective. It’s not something you see often paired directly together in a dish. The end result is pork belly 
that is so tender you can eat this whole dish with your chopsticks. The ginger adds an element of clean & crisp that really cuts through the greasiness of the fat in the pork belly. It’s an ingredient combination I will be experimenting with at home moving forward, though I expect to have trouble finding the balance that the Pork Belly Rice Bowl obtained.
The only regret I have from my lunch at 8 Noodle Bar was that I didn’t get the Lychee drink, but that will be my excuse to go back in a few weeks for more Shrimp Toast.
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Nevada Online Sports Betting FAQ
We’ve gotten a lot of inquiries about online sports wagering in Las Vegas, so we put together this post to clarify some issues.
Is it online sports betting legal in Nevada?
Yes, as long as you sign up at a casino sports book authorized to accept online wagering. All Station Casinos, Red Rock, Green Valley Ranch, Fiesta, Barley’s, Wildfire, Wild Wild West, or El Cortez locations can process your application.
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3:2 vs 6:5 Blackjack | A Devil in the Details
The Pros Know
Seasoned Las Vegas blackjack connoisseurs have watched casino after casino shift from classic 3:2 Blackjack to 6:5 over the years.
To gain further insight, we spoke with Station Casinos’ VP of Casino Operations Bill Burt who said, “I have been very surprised by this trend and the lack of a strong reaction from guests. We at Station Casinos, feel that the strip casinos are taking advantage of their guests. The vast majority of our games at Station Casinos are 3:2. We run a small number of 6:5 games on single decks or low limit games.”
Has the entire city heaved a collective sigh
and accepted 6:5 blackjack as the new norm?Blackjack aficionados hope not, because there’s a big difference, and that difference matters.
What’s The Difference?
The difference between 3:2 blackjack and 6:5 blackjack is simple. If you have a winning blackjack hand, you get paid 3 dollars for every 2 that you bet, or 1.5:1 odds. In 6:5 you get paid $6 for every $5 you bet, which is 1.2:1 odds. It may seem like a small difference but it makes a huge difference in your expected outcome.
There are a lot of factors that determine the final expected return, but in general, the house increases their edge by roughly 400% when dealing the 6:5 variant. In the 3:2 blackjack game, the house edge, for player playing perfect basic strategy, is in the ~0.5% range. That means for every $100 wagered, they take in, on average, $0.50.
With 6:5 blackjack, that edge shoots up to almost 2%! So now you can expect to contribute upwards of $2 per $100 wagered to the house coffers.
Obviously these differences get magnified over the long term, as serious bettors make thousands of wagers over time.
Does the Average Player Even Notice?
Apparently not. The majority of the casinos on the Las Vegas strip have converted to 6:5 blackjack. If people weren’t playing, the operators would switch back in an instant.
@StationCasinos We ❤ Locals
Serious local blackjack players know that the “vast majority of our[Station Casinos] blackjack games are 3:2 blackjack. We’re basically the opposite of the strip. We deal almost exclusively 3:2 blackjack, whereas on the strip you are getting a 6:5 game unless you are betting $100 or more,” said Bill.
You can see for yourself, it’s right there on the felt. It will say “Blackjack pays 3:2.” If you ever have any question, you can always ask your dealer or floor supervisor for all the specifics of any table on the floor.
In addition, all Station Casino 6 deck shoe games offer surrender. Very handy for the times you’re dealt a 16 and the dealer is showing an Ace or face card, you can “surrender” half your bet and essentially fold your hand. There’s a few situations where this is advantageous, so use with discretion.
Vote with Your Wallet
If you want to maximize your odds of having a good turn at the blackjack table, be on the lookout for 3:2 tables. On the strip they are pretty rare, usually hidden in high limit rooms where you need to bet $100 per hand. Or you can escape the insanity of the strip and join us at your favorite Station Casinos location for blackjack the way it was meant to be played. Spread the word to friends and family, educate them on the difference. Let them know they have a voice and a vote with every dollar they wager.
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oh my! today’s lunch at 1:pm (august 7) was magnificent. not only was the food delicious, but your waiter was right on the mark. he was kind and made the lunch unforgettable. we were just 2 women who were in for a real treat. i wish i had asked for his name as he had the nicest attitude and was so attentive and helpful. please do let him know that we look forward to returning to eat at the restaurant and hope to meet him again. he will be a success in any type of work he is capable of performing–he has the correct attitude and respect for others.