I managed to gather up my drugs and made sure I had everything, left the apartment about 11:00AM. Drove I-75 to I-275, traffic very light. (next time I'll leave a bit earlier so the traffic coming back is not as much)
Upon entering, it looks like they did a very nice remodel on the place. New carpeting, no more walking downhill to the casino, better lighting, and a much wider hallway. Once you enter the casino area, it finally has the look and feel of an actual casino. The Argosy was very tiny and just had that cramped in feeling. Hollywood is much more open with alot more slots. (at least it looks that way as Argosy was on 3 floors, very small floors) I found a double diamond slot and of course lost, however it didn't eat the quarters quickly. It chewed on them for a bit before scarfing down a $20. Played a few other slots and didn't do squat on any of them. They had 2 craps tables open ($10 minimum) shooters kept 7 'ng out on me. This IS what I get for only putting $50 down on the table, not enough cash to really do anything.
The casino has 2 floors, the lower one has the poker tables. Games run from $30 buyin to $50 buyin depending upon number of seats. Its a small area and most of the tables were filled. The floor is also non-smoking. It may not have a large number of slots, but I did see quite a variety available.
The buffett was a touch on the expensive comapred to the selection that was available. They had whole, deep fried catfish that was a total waste of time as there was not much of a filet to eat. The taters and pot roast were decent, and the corn was overdone. Overall cost for the buffett was $16.40 for lunch.
On the way back, I took the state route 4 North exit on I-275 and followed it to Jungle Jim's Grocery store in Fairview, Ohio. (about 10 to 20 minutes away from the casino)link This place is h u g e! Just their Asian and Vegitarian sections are as large a normal store themselves. This is a store's store, as it has just about everything anyone could possibly think of when it comes to food.
Including the fruit that is quite possibly the nastiest smelling: durian (I saw this near the Asian section and could not believe it as I've never seen any store carry the stuff) For those who haven't had it, I've been told "it's an acquired taste"
I strolled around and found the Asian section, which was like going to a very small slice of heaven. After been stationed in Korea for a few years, one gets a taste of the local food. So, off I went to see if I could find a few ingrediants for a dish or 2.
One dish I like is called bulgogi or BBQ'd beef. It's normally done family style. All of the beef cooked on an open grill and the condiments in a large container for everyone to use. The beef gets grilled and placed upon a lettuce leaf (or place some rice on the leaf, then the beef), add some rice, kimchee(another acquired taste food), garlic, and other condiments followed by a spicy paste called ssamjang (yummo). You roll all of this up and pop it in your mouth. Its a fairly simple recipie, although actually finding some things will drive you up against the wall. At the store I saw a liquid that looks like the marinade for the bulgogi, all I needed was the ssamjang. (since I only remembered the first part of the name and I can't read Korean, finding that little ingrediant has been a pain). Although, I believe Jumgle Jim's has it after looking it up on the internet.
Also near the Asian section was a sight to behold. I can only say that "I had a culinary boner". This section had damn near every cooking item I could ever think about. Cuisnart mixers, blenders, and sausage makers. Pasta makers, Chineese steamers, pressure cookers, woks, measuring cups, and chopsticks. I crusied through making a very large shopping list for myself. I ended up buying a chef's outfit. On my way out I spotted an old friend: senf mittelsharfe. Otherwise known as German mustard!! Major,major yummo!! I should have bought some pumpernickle bread to go with my ham and cheese.
Overall a nice trip.
Upon entering, it looks like they did a very nice remodel on the place. New carpeting, no more walking downhill to the casino, better lighting, and a much wider hallway. Once you enter the casino area, it finally has the look and feel of an actual casino. The Argosy was very tiny and just had that cramped in feeling. Hollywood is much more open with alot more slots. (at least it looks that way as Argosy was on 3 floors, very small floors) I found a double diamond slot and of course lost, however it didn't eat the quarters quickly. It chewed on them for a bit before scarfing down a $20. Played a few other slots and didn't do squat on any of them. They had 2 craps tables open ($10 minimum) shooters kept 7 'ng out on me. This IS what I get for only putting $50 down on the table, not enough cash to really do anything.
The casino has 2 floors, the lower one has the poker tables. Games run from $30 buyin to $50 buyin depending upon number of seats. Its a small area and most of the tables were filled. The floor is also non-smoking. It may not have a large number of slots, but I did see quite a variety available.
The buffett was a touch on the expensive comapred to the selection that was available. They had whole, deep fried catfish that was a total waste of time as there was not much of a filet to eat. The taters and pot roast were decent, and the corn was overdone. Overall cost for the buffett was $16.40 for lunch.
On the way back, I took the state route 4 North exit on I-275 and followed it to Jungle Jim's Grocery store in Fairview, Ohio. (about 10 to 20 minutes away from the casino)link This place is h u g e! Just their Asian and Vegitarian sections are as large a normal store themselves. This is a store's store, as it has just about everything anyone could possibly think of when it comes to food.
Including the fruit that is quite possibly the nastiest smelling: durian (I saw this near the Asian section and could not believe it as I've never seen any store carry the stuff) For those who haven't had it, I've been told "it's an acquired taste"
I strolled around and found the Asian section, which was like going to a very small slice of heaven. After been stationed in Korea for a few years, one gets a taste of the local food. So, off I went to see if I could find a few ingrediants for a dish or 2.
One dish I like is called bulgogi or BBQ'd beef. It's normally done family style. All of the beef cooked on an open grill and the condiments in a large container for everyone to use. The beef gets grilled and placed upon a lettuce leaf (or place some rice on the leaf, then the beef), add some rice, kimchee(another acquired taste food), garlic, and other condiments followed by a spicy paste called ssamjang (yummo). You roll all of this up and pop it in your mouth. Its a fairly simple recipie, although actually finding some things will drive you up against the wall. At the store I saw a liquid that looks like the marinade for the bulgogi, all I needed was the ssamjang. (since I only remembered the first part of the name and I can't read Korean, finding that little ingrediant has been a pain). Although, I believe Jumgle Jim's has it after looking it up on the internet.
Also near the Asian section was a sight to behold. I can only say that "I had a culinary boner". This section had damn near every cooking item I could ever think about. Cuisnart mixers, blenders, and sausage makers. Pasta makers, Chineese steamers, pressure cookers, woks, measuring cups, and chopsticks. I crusied through making a very large shopping list for myself. I ended up buying a chef's outfit. On my way out I spotted an old friend: senf mittelsharfe. Otherwise known as German mustard!! Major,major yummo!! I should have bought some pumpernickle bread to go with my ham and cheese.
Overall a nice trip.
